VCS Elementary School
E-BULLETIN
December 06, 2019
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December Character Trait
~Joyfulness~
Joyfulness is finding delight and satisfaction in my relationship with Jesus Christ. Valuing and appreciating a circumstance and displaying great growth through tough times. Thanking the Lord with an outward expression of well-being. Radiating godly happiness with a purpose of refreshing others.
"Be joyful always;" I Thessalonians 5:18
November
~Compassion~
Character Award Winners
Brooklyn Holgerson, Caleb Alton, Ryleigh Pino-Mejia
Cooper Van Pelt, Aliyah Luckey-Pugh
Julia Williams, Presley Boyce
Michael Van Pelt, Hailey Silva
Eli Stone, Mariane Embesan
Collin Hill, Malaya Porcher
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Dear Parents,
Thanksgiving has now passed and we are officially in the Christmas season! As we mark each day of this season of Advent, I pray you take time to fully appreciate the great gift that God gave us when He sent Jesus to be born into this world. It's plain and simple.... we need Him!
We are sending home Progress Reports today! Please contact your child's teacher if you have questions or concerns. Keep in mind that comments are optional on Progress Reports. If your teacher feels all is going well, there may not be any additional comments.
Have a blessed weekend!
Dorace A. Lynch
Elementary Principal
P.S. Christmas Dress will be the week of December 16th!
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Winter Dress Reminders
We are now in Winter dress:
- Boys will need to wear pants to Chapel.
- Girls may wear pants as an alternate to wearing jumpers or skirts to Chapel.
- Rain boots: We prefer you choose rain boots that follow the shoe guidelines for color. However, if you have difficulty finding those colors, we will allow other choices of color.
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Christmas Musical
Thursday, December 12, 2019
1st Grade Performance - 5:30 p.m.
2nd Grade Performance - 6:30 p.m.
First Baptist Church
"Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Emmanel," which is translated, "God with us."
Matthew 1:23
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Toy Drive
December 2nd - December 18th
Questions: Please contact Mrs. Gustafson at
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Desserts Needed!
PTF is looking for a few good bakers to provide desserts for our upcoming Teacher and TA Luncheon.
Friday, December 13th
Not a baker, no worries, we are happy to accept store bought desserts.
Suggested desserts are brownies, bars, cookies, crispy treats, quick breads, muffins, dairy-free and gluten-free items.
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lease email Justine German at
ptf@go-vcs.com by Thursday, December 5th if you are willing to donate a dessert or are available to serve at the luncheon.
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MakerSpace Opening Soon!
We are projecting the opening of Phase I of our MakerSpace to be the end of January 2020! What exactly is a MakerSpace, you say?
A MakerSpace is an area of the classroom or common media space that is reserved for creative exploration, engineering, tinkering, inventing and purposeful play. In a MakerSpace children have opportunities to discover, assemble, problem solve, construct, test, and explore using divergent, "outside the box" thinking. A MakerSpace should inspire new passions for students and cater to their unique multiple intelligences.
We have already utilized this space to introduce our teachers to their first MakerSpace experience! Can I say...excitement abounds among our staff.
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Consumable
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Non-Consumable
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Tape
Foil
Pipe Cleaners
Paper Bags
String
Yarn
Balloons
Straws
Cotton Balls
Rubber Bands
Dixie Cups
Tooth Picks
Marshmallows
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Cardboard Pieces
Paper Plates
Toilet Paper Rolls
Food Coloring
Ziplock Bags
Clear Plastic Soda Bottles
Packing Peanuts
Post-It Notes
Sticky Tack
Pom Poms
Spaghetti Noodles
Velcro Dots
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Bins
Clear Storage Boxes
Spray Bottle
PVC
Peg Board
Plastic Pitchers
Buckets
Rulers
Yard Stick
Pennies
Legos |
Marbles
Playdough
Sponges
Scissors (child)
Golf Tees
Clothes Pins
Clip Boards
Plastic Eggs
Modeling Clay
Ping Pong Balls
Tennis Balls |
Your donation will be a part of making this space such an adventure for our students!
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Updated Box Top Information
Clipping and scanning Box Tops is an easy way to help earn cash for our school. However, w
e are no longer able to give class prizes or parties for turning in Box Tops due to the change in program. We will continue to give free dress passes to students who turn in more than "50" Box Tops within a month. Dress passes will be awarded the following month. As always, turn in clipped Box Tops to your teacher. To receive credit for electronic Box Tops, please email a picture of the submitted Box Tops, along with your student's name and teacher to ptf@go-vcs.com.
October Free Dress Pass Winners
Noah Hamilton
Eli Stone
Luke Marcus
Jasmine Castillo
Gavin Neveu
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Box Tops
Participating brands are beginning to change their packaging from a traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Tops Label.
Eventually, the Box Tops program will become digital-only, so i
f you see this new label, use the new Box Tops app to scan your receipt. Box Tops are still worth 10 cents each for your school. The app will automatically find participating products purchased at any store and instantly add cash to your schools earnings online.
Traditional Box Tops are being phased out of production, but may continue to be found on many products still in store. You may still clip them and send them in!
We have included a link below to a "how to" video!
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VCS Support Opportunities
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Parent Alert
~Help Us to Keep Our Students Safe~
While driving on campus, please be aware of the following:
- Speed limit is 5 miles per hour
- Please allow 30 feet distance between your car and all crosswalks on property when in use
- Obey all traffic signs
- Watch for VCS staff directing traffic
- Refrain from using cell phones or playing loud music
- Please do not leave your car unattended in carpool
- NO PARKING in the carpool lanes
- Refrain from parking in front of the Head of School office area in the mornings. This is for Early Education Only in the A.M.
- Please do not drop Elementary Students off in front of the Head of School office unless special arrangements have been made with the Principal. You may park in the parking lot and walk them in.
Student Safety is # 1
When participating in carpool for drop off or pick up, please remember to be patient as you proceed. Cutting in and out of the line increases the possibility of accidents.
Please thank and support each carpool worker who, rain or shine, works the traffic on campus. Your support is so needed, and maybe a Starbucks when it is raining!
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Helpful Hints
It is the time of year when it is cold in the morning and warm in the afternoon. Please remind your children to place any outerwear in their backpacks to bring home!
As always, remember to label your child's clothing!
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Extra Entrees for Students
Parents who would like to authorize their student(s) to receive an additional entree can email Denise Sedam at denise.sedam@go-vcs.com or send a handwritten note in with the student(s). The request may be for a particular day or cover the 2019-2020 school year. We must have the documentation on file before extra entree's can be distributed.
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Hot Lunch Menu
December 9th - 13th
Monday
Hamburger
Veggie Sticks
Peaches
Treat
Milk
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Tuesday
Spaghetti
Green Beans
Pears
Pudding
Milk
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Wednesday
Chicken
Broccoli Bites
Fruit
Treat
Milk
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Thursday
Meatballs/Gravy
Potatoes
Corn
Baked Apples
Milk
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Friday
Pizza
Veggie Sticks
Orange Slices
Cookie
Milk or Juice
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In the event our Food Service Department does not receive product ordered from our Distributor, a substitute may occur. Thank you for your understanding.
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Happy Birthday
December 15
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Sue Ingels - Librarian |
December 19
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Vicky Martin - T.A. |
December 21
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Dorace Lynch - Principal |
December 24
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Grace Garrett - Kindergarten Teacher |
January 13
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Ingrid Gustafson - 4th Grade Teacher |
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Dates and Events
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December 12
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1st & 2nd Grade Program/5:30 p.m. /6:30 p.m./FBC
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December 19
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Christmas Break Begins/Minimum Day-Noon Dismissal/Extended Care Available
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December 20
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No School/Extended Care Available
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December 23-26
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CAMPUS CLOSED
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December 27-30
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No School/Extended Care Available
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December 31-January 1
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CAMPUS CLOSED
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January 2-3
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No School/Extended Care Available
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January 10
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End of 2nd Quarter/
Minimum Day-Noon Dismissal/Extended Care Available
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January 13
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Re-Enrollment Begins
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January 15-16
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Used Uniform Sale
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January 20
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Martin Luther King Day/
CAMPUS CLOSED
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January 28
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3-5 Honor Roll Ceremony/1:00 - 2:00 p.m./FBC
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January 29
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KR to Kindergarten visit
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January 31
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Spell-A-Thon Test
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Here to Serve...
Vacaville Christian Schools - Elementary
1117 Davis Street, Vacaville, CA 95687
TAX ID: 94-2299082
Contact our Office:
Direct Line
707-724-6034
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Mrs. Dorace Lynch
Elementary Principal
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Miss Karyn Kempton
Elementary Vice Principal
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Mrs. Terri Roberts
Administrative Assistant
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Mrs. Merle Hopper
Administrative Assistant
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