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VCMS ENews
8/16/2019
Dear Middle School Families,
This school year we will continue a very intentional technology policy, and it is my goal that we might partner closely with families. Please continue to consider your child's cell phone, ear bud,
iPad, video game and electronics usage. It is certainly a digital world, and we desire to use technology effectively in a number of areas in our instructional program. I am very excited, for example, about several technological initiatives this year at
VCS, including a 3-D printing area and the Quest for Space Program. At school, we have attached consequences to improper usage and illicit your support or our
electronic's use rules, perhaps even attaching consequences of your own at home. In our middle school program, cell phones may only be checked for messages during homeroom in the late morning, under the supervision of a teacher. The phone should not be used, seen or heard from the student's arrival at school until homeroom, and then until the conclusion of the school day. In our high school program, phones must not be used, seen or heard in class, but should be turned off. On Tuesdays, we will still have intentional technology days with no phones allowed throughout the school day.
The research is still forthcoming but already telling, and we all know
anecdotally, that cell phone and electronic use are both an opportunity and a danger. As a principal, I have seen a connection between cell phone use and anxiety, depression, distraction and bullying. I was also excited by a more engaged middle school student body last year, as social interaction and relationship building became stronger priorities. A cell phone can be a crutch to avoid needed social development! We are excited to partner with you, and hope to raise up young men and women who think carefully about technology, remembering Paul's admonition as he reflected on how to practically live out the Kingdom of God in Romans 12:2, "Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is-his good, pleasing and perfect will."
In His Service,
Joseph Rowland
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Behavioral Expectations
We strive to foster a well balanced education with guidelines to promote a strong and positive learning environment. Therefore, students are expected to follow our shared behavioral expectations and dress code guidelines. So you are aware of these expectations, please review the attached behavioral expectations handout.
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Supply List 2019-2020
Below please find a suggestion of school supplies for the 2019-2020 school year. Many stores will be starting to offer supplies and we want to make sure you get the basic necessities. Your teachers may require additional supplies which will be listed on each student's syllabus the first day of school.
Suggestions for Each Subject
Single Subject Spiral Notebook
Highlighter
Pocket Folder
Pencils
Pens (black, red, blue)
Graph Paper Notebook (Math)
Calculator
General Supplies
NIV Bible
4 boxes of Kleenex to be turned into the office on the first day of school
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IPAD Update for VCMS
Any student taking a high school class will be required to have an iPad. Example, students taking Spanish 1, French 1, Algebra 1, or Geometry will need to have an iPad for next year. No other classes require them.
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This the final reminder for incoming 7th grade students: Tdap proof of immunization. We need to have documentation of your student's immunization or a waiver form . If you have already sent me a copy of your immunization record, please disregard this reminder and thank you so much.
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Choir Elective Class
We are pleased to announce the addition of a middle school elective course as we build our vocal music program! If interested, please contact Shannon
Bubar at
shannon.
bubar@go-
vcs.com:
The
VCS Radio Conservatory is excited to announce a new elective offering this year!
Middle School Choir is now available for immediate enrollment. This course will focus on building foundational singing skills and will introduce students to choral music while also cultivating a sense of pride, artistic identity and improved self-image. In this course, students will gain an understanding of correct singing/technique and expose them to music theory and a variety of repertoire from a various societies and cultures. Our class will allow students to experiment through artistic expression with a focus on the greatest Artist of all time, God. As such, we will honor and give glory to God through creativity!
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Vacaville Christian Middle School
Annual Fall Retreat
September 10 - 13, 2019
Koinonia Christian Conf
erence Grounds
1605 Eureka Canyon Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 722-1472
Parents, it is time to start thinking about retreat. Retreat is a great opportunity for students to fellowship with one another, spend time in nature, and grow in their relationship with Christ. We are looking forward to a great time. Please click on the link below to download the retreat program with information regarding location and programming, the permission slip, and necessary medical forms.
As students prepare for retreat, our staff is also working to provide the best experience as possible for them. That being so, we will need only a handful of parent chaperones this year. We would like to take just enough chaperones with us so that we have the right student/chaperone ratio. If you are interested in chaperoning for retreat please note that the parent chaperone application does not guarantee your spot. Instead, the applications are accepted on a first come, first serve basis (by student grade level).
Our expectations are that parent chaperones are:
- Followers of Christ
- Willing to pass a background check
- Are a great support to our students but will always defer to
VCS staff with any disciplinary actions.
Our Special Guests at Retreat
Leading worship will be Zach Henry and Mariah Davis from Valley Church.
Our Speaker this year is Austin Barker, a VCHS alum.
We Look Forward to a Great Week of Spiritual Growth and Worship!!!!
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Our priority at VCS is to create a safe environment for your children the entire time they are on our campus. Our extended care program is one way we strive to provide that safety after our regular school ours. Students still on campus at 3:20 (2:25 on Tuesdays) will be escorted to the extended care room in the high school building. When an authorized person arrives to pick up a child in extended care, please call the extended care supervisor, who will release the child to leave through the locked front door of the high school.
Extended care teacher Katya Nelson: (707) 246-6314
Extended care supervisor Dulce Hill: (707) 372-1358
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
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Kleenex and Clorox Wipes needed
Please bring donations to the MS office.
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MS Sports Update
We are excited to have you join our Girl's Volleyball Program here at VCMS. All Middle School students have the opportunity to go through the skills assessment period to decide if they would like to continue on and join a squad. After the assessment period, the coaches will place each player on a squad. Athletes are placed according to skill level to ensure the best possible experience and greatest opportunity for quality playing time.
Middle School Athletics Handbook:
Click here to view the handbook.
The Skills Assessment dates for the 2019 season: August 21-23
Placement will be finalized Friday evening on August 23rd. Coaches will send an email notification of the assigned squads. Each squad will represent VCMS in a designated league, with a full schedule of games and competing for a spot in the league play-offs.
Regular Season: Late August-October
Regular Practice: MWThF 3-4:45pm, T 2-3:45pm
Practice Location: Multi-Purpose Room or Gym
MS Cross Country
We are excited to have you join our Cross Country Program here at VCMS. All Middle School students have the opportunity to try cross country for a 1 week trial period before committing to the season.
The 2019 season begins: August 26th
Regular Season: Late August-October
Regular Practice: M/W/F 3-4:30pm
Contest Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays, beginning September 24th
Practice Location: Gym Patio, then we will use the local area for practice and return to the patio for dismissal
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TECH UPDATE
Attention families who are new to
VCS (or families who might need a refresher!). Attached is a document which provides detailed instruction on accessing Power School as parent. Such access allows daily or weekly tracking of your student's grades, including the option to set up notifications. By Monday evening, teachers have listed all assignments for the week as well, if this will assist your family in supporting your student.
For students in grades eight
thru twelve, information is also provided for accessing
iPads and
Moodle. Please do not be too concerned if you have difficulty from home, as the teachers will help the students with access when school resumes
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MS Important Dates
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16-Aug
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MS All Staff Orientation
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18-Aug
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Judy Stockton's Birthday
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19-Aug
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****MS/HS First Day of School****
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23-Aug
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HS Friday Night FOOTBALL Game
7:00 Pm against Stoneridge Christian
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30-Aug
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Otis Begins
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Falcon Referral Program
VCS is offering a tuition discount for the 2019-2020 school year - The Falcon Referral Discount! You can earn $1000 credit towards your tuition for the 2019-2020 school year by referring a new family.
How does it work?
Refer a new family to VCS. When the new family enrolls for the 2019-2020 school year, the referring family (that's you!) and the new family will each receive $1000 credit for the 2019 -2020 school year, towards their tuition. You can refer up to five (5) families in one school year. The $1000 credit is off your total tuition, not per child.
For more details or to refer a friend to visit VCS, contact Maylene Ripley, Director or Enrollment at 707-446-1776, ext. 5300.
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Here to Serve
Mr. Joseph Rowland
Principal, VCHS/MS
joseph.rowland@go-vcs.com
707-446-1776 ext. 4050
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Mrs. Terra Golden
Vice Principal, VCHS/MS
terra.golden@go-vcs.com
707-724-6201
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Mrs. Shannon Bubar
Administrative Assistant
shannon.bubar@go-vcs.com
(707) 724-6033
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