Valley Christian Schools
| Week of September 23-27
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Lett Family and VCS Announce Justin Lett, "Dream Then Do, in the Name of the Lord" Memorial Scholarship
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At Friday night's home football game, we were honored to remember alumnus Justin Kyle Lett '07 and welcome his family back to Valley Christian.
At the game, the family announced the creation of the Justin Lett "Dream Then Do, In the Name of the Lord" Memorial Scholarship Endowment to be awarded annually to a current high school student.
The Justin Kyle Lett, “Dream Then Do, in the Name of the Lord,” Memorial Scholarship testifies to the legacy and spirit of VCHS alumnus, Justin Lett, Class of 2007.
The Lett family and the VCS community lost Justin suddenly in 2018 at the young age of 28. The Lett family worked with VCS to start this fund in honor of Justin and his love for God, people, and the gift that is life. Justin truly lived with passion for every moment, cultivating relationships, investing in those people, and making precious memories with beautiful and eternal consequences in all our lives. Justin graduated with honors from Samford University in 2011, with a double major in marketing and entrepreneurship. He had the innate natural giftedness to imagine and create, a gift he was steadily harnessing. Justin dreamt up, penned, and consistently lived out every day the phrase “Dream then Do, in the Name of the Lord.”
You can learn more about Justin, his legacy, and apply for the new scholarship at the link below.
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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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High School
See You at the Pole
7:00 AM
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Elementary
All School Chapel
1:45 PM
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High School
GCU Choir Festival Concert
4:00 PM
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
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Parent-Teacher Conferences are on October 16 and 17. Please use the link below to sign up for a conference with a Kindergarten through 4th grade teacher. 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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Spiritual Emphasis Week this Week
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Our theme for the entire semester is centered on the idea that as followers of Christ, we first receive everything that we need from Him while placing Jesus first in our lives (Colossians 1:18). Because we are unable to do anything that God calls us to do on our own power, we turn to God to fill us with His grace, love, peace, joy, and salvation. This allows us to live differently than before, and to give to others and share with them what God desires for them as well. For each day of Spiritual Emphasis Week we are focusing on one of these five topics.
We especially hope you'll join us on Friday for our first all-school chapel (K-6) at 1:15pm in the Sun Valley Chapel building. Families and guests should arrive no later than 1:10pm. Please park in the SVCC parking area.
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We're excited for all of our fall clubs to have started on our campus! Our students are loving the opportunity to connect after school and dive into different areas.
Pictured here are students in our Game Design Club.
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Spirit Team Day on October 3
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Our elementary students will be participating in a Spirit Team Fun Day on October 3.
All students will be placed on spirit teams and will compete against each other at various game stations.
We are in need of parent volunteers to help man the different game stations. Please sign-up using the link below.
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Middle School Boys Bible Study
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Meets Once Per Week - Thursday from 12:40-1:05 in Room 20
Grades 5 & 6
Study: Building Faith - Block by Block
Each fully committed student will receive a free copy of the book!
This Bible study will encourage our kids to improve their game while building their faith. In both the virtual world and the real world, we have to make a bunch of choices. Mess up in the virtual world and you can always start over. But not in the real world, the decisions and choices we make have real consequences (both good and bad), it's not that simple. Where can you go for help? Is there an ultimate guide for living? Yes, it's called the Bible and God created it to help us have the ultimate victory! This middle school geared weekly devotional time is packed with awesome ideas for success in three key areas a middle school life:
Game Play: Learn A to Z tips and tricks for successful virtual world-building and secrets for online survival.
Real Life: Reveals some middle school daily struggles and shows how one can overcome through the Scriptures and faith in Christ.
Real Faith: Get powerful Scripture verses from the Bible, these are not "cheat codes" for a gamer but instead life changing transformation one can use to overcome life's biggest obstacles! WORD!
It doesn't matter if you are a gamer or never picked up a controller! You won't want to miss the awesome and engaging Bible study with Principal Fryar. He is so excited to connect with our middle school guys.
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Hearing and Vision Screening
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We will be doing hearing and vision screening for all students on October 1-3.
If your child wears glasses or contacts, please make sure they bring them.
If you have any questions regarding the screening, please contact Mrs. Sass (jsass@valleychristianaz.org).
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Junior High Announcements
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Spiritual Emphasis Week Highlights
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Junior High Spiritual Emphasis Week was great! We ended on a high note with all students who knew they were saved coming forward at the altar call to revive their spirits and pray for courage to boldly walk the walk of Jesus. Eighteen students were saved or received reassurance they were saved. Glory to God!
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Soccer team pictures are on September 26. Jon Mouer Photography will be taking our photos again and will be providing a computer link for parents to order photos.
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Junior High MAP Testing on September 24-27
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School-wide MAP testing will be this September 24 – 27. A couple of reminders:
- Their iPad should be fully charged when they arrive to school each day
- Please avoid scheduling outside appointments during this time
- Being well rested and having a good breakfast will help them do their best during testing
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8th Grade Class Trip Parent Meeting: October 3
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There will be a parent meeting regarding the upcoming 8th grade trip on October 3 at 7:00pm in Mrs. Tonkinson’s room.
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Hearing and Vision Screening
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Free Hearing and Vision Screening, which is required by the State, will take place on Monday, October 14th for all 7th and 8th grade students.
If your child wears glasses or contacts, please make sure they bring them.
If you do not want your child to be screened, please email Mrs. Haagsma at mhaagsma@valleychristianaz.org by 7:30 am, October 14th.
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: October 16-17
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Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on October 16 and 17 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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Fall Instrumental Concert on September 30
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You're invited to our High School Fall Instrumental Music Concert on September 30 at 7:00pm.
The concert is free to attend and is in the Music Hall on the high school campus.
It features our string orchestra and jazz band.
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Football at Northwest Christian on Friday: White-Out!
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Trojan Football is off to a 4-0 start and travel to Northwest Christian this Friday to play the Crusaders in a huge game!
All Trojan fans are encouraged to wear white to the game as we "white-out" Northwest Christian. We'll see you at the game!
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Counselor's Corner: College Board Opportunity Scholarships
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Applying to college is a complicated process, so College Board has created a program that guides you through it. It doesn't require an essay, application, or minimum GPA. Instead, it rewards your effort and initiative. Complete key steps along your path to college for a chance to earn scholarships.
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Counselor's Corner: Did you Know?
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Arizona's participation in the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) provides the opportunity for students to attend a public college, at the undergraduate level outside Arizona, at a reduced level of tuition (15% of the host institution's resident tuition.) The WICHE member states are: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington and Wyoming.
Interested applicants should check the WICHE website using the button below to search participating institutions by program of study.
Interested applicants should contact the institution of choice and indicate that they would like to apply as a Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) applicant. There is not a separate WUE application.
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