To recognize the suffering of others, then take action to help.  That human disposition that fuels Acts of Kindness and mercy.  Compassion, a form of love, is aroused within us when we are confronted with those who suffer or are vulnerable.

"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, for the rights of all who are destitute.  Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy."  Proverbs 31:8-9

"But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him."  Luke 10:33

October

~Encouragement~

Character Award Winners

Gabriella Luna, Chloe McKinney. Mason McCarthy

Jacqueline Watts, Sebastian Vizcay

Ellianna Johnson, Emma Augustin

Michael Van Pelt, Kate Prentice

Cody Eddings, Levi Jones

Nikki Sypolt, Vincent Ferreira

VCS will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holidays 

November 25 -29th.

Extended Care will be available Monday & Tuesday, 

November 25th and 26th.

There will be no food service available on these days.  

Students must bring snacks, drinks, and a sack lunch.

We will be having the driveway located off of Davis St. repaired and repaved next week!  Due to this work, the Davis Street entrance will be closed November 25th and 26th.

Please use the North Davis Street parking lot next to building #1.  Drop off for students will be at the extended care office located across from the Elementary Office.  Drop off begins at 6:30 a.m.

If you have any interest in coaching Basketball this for the 2019 - 2020 season, please contact Coach Edgar at eric.edgar@go-vcs.com.

December 2nd - December 18th

Questions:  Please contact Mrs. Gustafson at 

ingrid.gustafson@go-vcs.com

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.

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.

Want to know how you can help?  Please see the items listed below!

Consumable

Non-Consumable

Tape Foil Pipe Cleaners Paper Bags String Yarn Balloons Straws Cotton Balls Rubber Bands Dixie Cups Tooth Picks Marshmallows

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

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!

CLICK HERE for application

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!

~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.

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!

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!

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.

CLICK HERE for a complete December Menu

In the event our Food Service Department does not receive product ordered from our Distributor, a substitute may occur.  Thank you for your understanding.

November 25	Carina Brassfield - Music Teacher
November 26	Robin Sanfilippo - T.A.
November 27	Jill Watts - T.A.
December 5	Patty Slover - T.A.
December 15	Sue Ingels - Librarian
December 19	Vicky Martin - T.A.
December 21	Dorace Lynch - Principal
December 24	Grace Garrett - Kindergarten Teacher

CLICK HERE for a 2019-2020 Year at a Glance

CLICK HERE for a 2019-2020 Event Calendar

Vacaville Christian Schools - Elementary

1117 Davis Street, Vacaville, CA  95687

TAX ID:  94-2299082

Contact our Office:

Direct Line

707-724-6034

Mrs. Dorace Lynch Elementary Principal dorace.lynch@go-vcs.com	Miss Karyn Kempton Elementary Vice Principal karyn.kempton@go-vcs.com
Mrs. Terri Roberts Administrative Assistant terri.roberts@go-vcs.com	Mrs. Merle Hopper Administrative Assistant merle.hopper@go-vcs.com