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In This Issue
Father Daughter Dance
Spring Pictures
Quest Ball & Golf Classic
Dates to Remember
Re-enrollment
After-School Enrichment
Summer Camps and Summer School
Slingerland
Chapel Days
Grace School Fundraiser
Thank you for all of your donations! We raised over $1,000 for Grace School in India from our Jump Slide Fundraiser.
Outlaws Water Polo
2017 Spring Water Polo season runs February 28th thru May 7th. Visit www.valleysplash.com for 
registration and details.
Lost & Found
We have lots of items in lost and found. Please ask your child to check for any lost items. Please write your child's first and last name on their jackets!
Parents in Touch
Please join other parents as they pray for our school and students. They pray every Friday morning in the chapel after morning drop-off. Just come by! 
Elementary Calendar
If you need the date of a field trip, concert, or other event, please see the Elementary Event Calendar. Or if you prefer, you can also subscribe to the Elementary calendar to add events to your smartphone or computer.
Choicelunch
We have several field trips in the coming months. Please make sure you don't order a lunch if your child will be on a field trip.
West Coast Foods 
Please make sure to have money on a snack card for you child. Having money with West Coast Foods helps if you ever forget to order or pack a lunch for your child!
Medications in the Office
If you need to have medication on file for your student, please fill out a  medication consent form  and return it to the office.
February Athletes of the Month
Kindergarten 
Girl: Alexis Vander Veen
Boy: Miles Smith
 
1st Grade 
Girl: Mia Bonner
Boy: Reed Sweetnam
 
2nd Grade 
Girl: Abigail Brackett
Boy: Jaden Park
 
3rd Grade 
Girl: Harper Mitchell 
Boy: Gabriel Pirayou
 
4th Grade 
Girl: Lillian Miller
Boy: Dante Tarantino
 
5th Grade 
Girl: Angelina Kalivas
Boy: Brandon Henderson
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The Chimes  March 2017 Issue
Father Daughter Dinner Dance
Saturday, March 4th at Skyway 6:00PM to 9:00PM
Attention all VCS ladies. You are invited to enjoy an evening of dinner, dancing, and fun activities at the Skyway campus. This year's Father Daughter dinner dance will take place on Saturday, March 4, from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. in the large and small gyms. This year's theme is The Masquerade Ball. Many dads and daughters dress to match the theme but it is not required. Dress as casual or as fancy as you wish. Professional photos will be available for purchase at this event. Tickets are $50 per pair and $15 for each additional daughter. 

Click here  to puchase tickets! 
Tickets can also be purchased at the door with cash or check made out to VCS.
Spring Pictures
Wednesday, March 8th
  
Spring pictures will be taken on  Wednesday, March 8th.  All students will be photographed. No order form or money needed on picture day! Proofs and ordering information will be sent home in Friday folders two weeks after picture day. 
Quest Ball & Golf Classic
 
 
3rd Annual Quest Ball Dinner and Auction

This "must-attend" event is quickly approaching and we are about to reach our attendance goal. The  Quest Ball  continues to be the cornerstone of the  Extend the Gift  Development efforts, so  get your tickets today  and be a part of this amazing event supporting Valley Christian Schools!

Join us 
Saturday, March 25, 2017, 5:30 PM at 
Villa Ragusa in Downtown Campbell.
 
Follow us on  Twitter and  Facebook for your chance to win two free tickets to this year's event!
SAVE THE DATE!
 

Monday, May 15, 2017 

Silver Creek Valley Country Club will once again play host to a beautiful day of golf. We are looking forward to seeing old and new friends supporting Valley Christian Schools!

Stay tuned to  vcs.net/golfclassic for more information!

Dates to Remember
March 1 and 8 - Kinder Hearing Screening
March 1 - 2nd Grade (Minardi) Campbell Museum 
March 4 - Father Daughter Dinner Dance at Skyway
March 7 - 2nd Grade Hidden Villa On Campus Field Trip
March 7 - 3rd Grade Tech Museum Field Trip
March 8  - Spring Picture Day
March 13 - 5th Grade (Hnatek) Westward Ho Field Trip
March 14 - 2nd Grade Hidden Villa Field Trip
March 14 - Little Warrior Nation Big Buddy Lunch
March 15 - 5th Grade (Buron) Westward Ho Field Trip
March 17 - 1st Grade International Day
March 20 thru 24 - Spirit Week
March 24 - Elementary Baseball Day at Skyway
March 25 - K-12 Auction
March 27 - No School - Staff Spiritual Retreat - No Extended Care
April 3 - Teacher Appreciation Week
April 6 & 7 - Speech Meet
April 8 - Family Fun Night 
April 12 - 5th Grade (Euerle) Westward Ho Field Trip
April 12 and 13 Butterfly Tent
April 14 thru 21 - No School Easter Break
April 24 thru May 5 - Terra Nova Testing 
April 26 - Kinder Donuts with Dad
Re-Enrollment 2017/2018
Thank you for your prompt response to re-enrollment!  If you have not yet re-enrolled, please email Michelle Furr at [email protected] .
We want to remind you that busing for 2017-18 is starting to fill up, so be sure to sign up as soon as possible. Remember, your child must be fully enrolled to be able to sign up for the bus.
After-School Enrichment
VCES  proudly offers a variety of after school offerings daily. Students develop their God-given talents in academics, arts and athletics through exciting and informative programs.   Click here to register.

Extended Care  
Extended Care bills for February will be mailed soon and will be due Friday, March 17th.  Extended Care has a direct line 408-639-4121. Please use this number during extended care hours only.
Summer Camp and Summer School 
Summer Opportunities Available In Our Award-Winning Academic, Arts, And Athletic Programs! 
View our K-12 Summer Camp and Summer School Offerings by clicking here.
Registration is open! 
Slingerland Summer School
VCES will once again be offering the Slingerland Summer School Program for students who have completed grades 3,4,or 5. All students must be recommended for the class. This program runs from June 7-29, 2017 and is a multi-sensory approach to the Language Arts and is beneficial to students who need strengthening in the areas of reading, writing, spelling and oral language. Click here for more information and registration forms.
Chapel Days
Chapel is held every week.  Times are as follows:
Thursdays: Kindergarten-2nd grade from 10:50 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Fridays:  3rd-5th grade from 8:50 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
If you would be interested in presenting a chapel or have a suggestion for a chapel speaker, please contact the office.  Please encourage your children to wear nice clothing on chapel days. 
Sincerely,  

VCES Chimes Staff
Valley Christian Elementary School