Valley Christian Schools
| Week of October 14-18
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Foundations Dinner on Saturday
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Valley Christian is thrilled to welcome President George W. Bush as our special guest as the Foundations Dinner this Saturday, October 19 at 5:30pm at the Grand Sheraton Resort at Wild Horse Pass.
If you'd like to join us at the event, we do have limited space available. If you would like to be invited, you can select that option at the event website by using the link below. You can also view answers to FAQs regarding the event by using the link below.
For those of you who are already set to join us for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity - we look forward to seeing you on Saturday night!
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Early Release Days this Week
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A reminder that we have early release days on all campuses on Wednesday and Thursday this week for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
High School Early Release - 11:45am
Junior High Early Release - 12:30pm
Elementary Early Release - 1:00pm
Morning transportation times are the same. For the afternoon on Wednesday and Thursday, the van will leave the high school by 12:00pm and drop off at Discovery Park by 12:20pm.
The van will then pick up from the junior high and the elementary and drop-off. Appoximate drop off times are 1:20pm at DSC and 1:40pm at Discovery Park.
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Homecoming & Spirit Week is Next Week!
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Are you ready for Homecoming and Spirit Week presented by Colorado Christian University?
Our K-12 students are encouraged to dress up for each Spirit Day as we lead up to the Homecoming Block Party on Friday.
Check out the Spirit Days for all campuses and plan accordingly!
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Families will especially want to make sure to attend this year's Night of Worship and Block Party!
The Night of Worship is on Thursday, October 24 at CCV Chandler at 7:00pm.
Then on Friday night, join us for our Homecoming Block Party and Football Game.
The Block Party begins at 4:00pm on the high school campus with games, food, and entertainment for all ages.
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Please note that the process for becoming an approved volunteer at any of our three campuses is now able to be completed fully online.
Please follow the instructions and guides available on the website to complete your Volunteer Application (including online payment, if necessary).
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The Angel Program is a volunteer committee founded and run by a Valley Christian parent with the sole purpose to bless the faculty and staff of Valley Christian.
Families can sign up for the program and then will be assigned a faculty or staff member at one of our three campuses for the entire 2019-2020 school year.
There are many ways you can encourage your teacher, for example: hand written notes, bring in their favorite treat or dessert, buy them lunch, etc. It’s an incredible way to recognize the teachers and staff for the time and energy they pour into your children every single day.
If you're interested in signing up for the Angel Program, you can click the link below.
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Sportsmanship & Dress Code Reminder at Events
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Parents and Valley Christian Community,
We are very excited for how each of our fall sports seasons has begun and the success our fall athletes are having. As we are now well into the fall season, we want to remind our community about our commitment to Valley Christian Schools.
One of the commitments that we make as a school is that we will promote and hold each other accountable for the sportsmanship we show at our athletic events. We must always emphasize respect for coaches, teammates, and officials. Adults are responsible to model this for our students and athletes. Remember, we represent more than our school when we put Valley Christian on our uniforms or shirts.
Another commitment is to uphold the dress code at all events. We ask for your help with your student to ensure that they are in dress code for all school events and activities. The following is the dress code for all school sporting events and school sponsored activities, unless specified otherwise, and students must adhere to the school dress code using the following guidelines. Guys may wear tank tops, athletic shorts, and hats. Girls may wear leggings and shorts that are no higher than mid-thigh (no short shorts). holes in jeans and shorts are acceptable – as long as they are still modest. The following is unacceptable at Valley Christian games and activities: Guys may not wear earrings and girls should not wear nose piercings, crop tops, or tube tops. All students should not wear any clothing that exposes undergarments (including bras, boxers, or underwear) or display any inappropriate messages on clothing or hats.
Our administration, coaches, teachers, and parents should all be examples and model our sportsmanship and dress code to help guide our students to represent Valley Christian in a way that glorifies God and helps them to understand the importance of representing Christ in all facets of life.
Thank you for your understanding of the importance these aspects. We hope to see you at an upcoming game or event, cheering on our students with pride!
Go Trojans!
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Valley Christian Schools seeks bus drivers (with a CDL) for morning and afternoon transportation routes in the East Valley. Additional bus driving opportunities may be available for extra-curricular transportation. Hourly salary is $15.00 to $18.00 per hour. Anticipated 20-30 hours per week.
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Elementary
Picture Retake Day
9:00 AM
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Early Release Days
Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Foundations Dinner
5:30 PM
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Picture Retake Day on Wednesday
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Photo Retake Day is this Wednesday at 9:00am.
If you would like your student to have a photo retake, please return your photo package to the school office and we will add your child to the retake list.
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Volunteers Needed for Basketball and Soccer Clubs
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We are still looking for a few parent volunteers for the Elementary Basketball (Monday 4-5pm) and Soccer (Wednesday 4-5pm) clubs.
We already have one amazing parent volunteer for basketball but she needs assistance running the practice time. We are looking for someone to run drills and end the practice with a small-sided game. The commitment would be just once a week starting as soon as possible until the second week of December.
The students in the clubs are great fun and super excited to keep learning new skills in their sport!
If you are interested in running a club, please contact Coach Brown at mbrown@valleychristianaz.org.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences this Week
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Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week on Wednesday and Thursday.
Please use the link below to sign up for a conference with a Kindergarten through 4th grade teacher if you haven't done so already.
Our Middle School (5th and 6th grade) teachers will be available in Valley Central for "arena style" conferences both days from 2:00 - 7:00 pm.
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Moms in Prayer Meets on Thursdays
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Our Elementary moms are invited to join us each week on Thursday at 8:40am in Room 20 for Moms in Prayer.
Moms can enjoy a time of fellowship, prayer, and encouragement each week as you pray over our students and school.
If you have any questions, please contact Ariel Bulle at bulle.ariel@gmail.com.
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Junior High Announcements
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Parent-Teacher Conferences this Week
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Parent-Teacher Conferences will be this Wednesday and Thursday from 1:30 – 4:30pm and 5:30 – 7:30pm each day.
We will be using an "arena" conference style similar to the high school.
Conferences will be held in Rooms B, D, F and Valley Central. Parents can choose the teachers they want to visit throughout the time we are open.
This is a good time for parents to have confidential conversations with the teacher regarding their student.
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High School Announcements
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Student of the Month: Jalen Collins
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Valley Christian has many traditions. Last spring, we decided to start a new one. We wanted to recognize students who grew in the areas specified in our school mission statement. These areas include academic, spiritual, physical, and social growth. That’s how “Student of the Month” came into being. So, how does it work? The faculty at Valley nominates students, a committee reviews the nominations, and the student of the month is chosen.
This month’s award goes to Jalen Collins (class of 2020).
Here’s what teachers said about Jalen:
- He is involved in many school activities, he shows leadership among his friends, and he is friendly to everyone.
- Jalen is definitely a leader in the classroom and consistently strives to grow academically.
- He is involved in multiple sports where not only does he work hard for individual success but also encourages others to grow and succeed.
- Jalen is a spiritual leader, and role model, as well as a great example of what Valley Christian Schools represent.
Congratulations to Jalen Collins for this well-deserved award!
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All-School Test Day this Wednesday
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This Wednesday is our mandatory all school test day. Please be sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and has a healthy breakfast on exam day.
Each student should bring a calculator and two #2 wooden pencils. Phones and other electronic devices will be turned off and put away during the test.
Students should report directly to their assigned classrooms which will be posted in the main hallway and on classroom doors. Please make sure your student is not absent or late for this important event.
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Senior College Visit to GCU on Wednesday
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While our freshmen-juniors are taking the PSAT, seniors will have the opportunity to visit a college campus at Grand Canyon University.
The buses will leave at 8:00am from our high school campus. Students will arrive back to Valley Christian at approximately 1-2 PM.
Seniors must have a permission form for the event turned in to the office in order to attend. Please know that if a student does not turn in a permission form, they will not be able to attend, and this will be considered an absence. Lunch will be provided by GCU, but students can bring money if they want additional items.
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Valley Christian College Fair on October 22
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We will be hosting our own college fair in Barnes Hall on October 22 from 7:30am - 9:30am. The event will include local and state universities, along with many universities from around the country. Seniors will be dismissed for one period and juniors will be dismissed for one period to visit with these universities and see what they have to offer. Parents are welcome to attend anytime during this event!
Schools attending the fair include:
Abilene Christian University, Arizona Christian University, Arizona State University, Azusa Pacific University, Bethel University, Bucknell University, California Baptist University, Colorado Christian University, Dordt University, Eastern University, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – Prescott, FIDM Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Grand Canyon University, Hope International University, Northern Arizona University, Northwestern College - Orange City, Oklahoma Baptist University, Ottawa University Arizona, Seattle Pacific University, Southeastern University, The King’s College, University of Mary Hardin Baylor, University of Advancing Technology, University of Arizona, University of California – Davis, Vanguard University - Orange County.
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University of Arizona Application Workshop on 11/6
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The University of Arizona will be hosting an application workshop in the Student Center during lunch on November 6 for all seniors interested in applying.
Please mark your calendars for this one time opportunity to meet with UofA, complete your application, and have all your questions answered!
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Ottawa University College Trip on November 14
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Ottawa University will be hosting a college visit on 11/14 during the school day.
Valley Christian will provide the transportation and final details will be forthcoming, once all permission forms have been returned.
If interested, please pick up a permission form from the office and turn it back into the office, no later than November 8th.
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