The Speed Challenge Lab
Collecting Data to Calculate the Speed of Various Tasks
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Eggspert's Competition
6th Grade Playing a Game to Review for History Exam
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Remember 9/11 Patriots Day Writing
Hannah Fletcher and Cassie Flagg
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Check out two of Mrs. Stalboerger's third grade students outstanding work on their recent writing assignment, 'Remember 9-11 Patriot Day'. Hannah Fletcher and Cassie Flagg truly exemplified one of West Valley Christian School's six Excellence Initiatives, Academic Excellence. Click on the buttons below to view their work. |
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Academic Support Team
Meet Mrs. Villatoro
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An academic support specialist can perform a variety of tasks to assist students in their academic endeavors. The duties of an academic support specialist may include advising students, facilitating study groups, assessing current programs, and tracking student learning and academic performance.
West Valley Christian School has proudly implemented a specialized academic support schedule for students who need some extra help. New hire, Mrs. Cristina Villatoro, is highly experienced in this field and is acting as the head of our Academic Support Team. Our elementary teachers have provided the Academic Support Team with specific time slots throughout the day for their students to receive the extra attention they need to thrive in the classroom.
"My vision is to partner with families to assist and equip students for academic success. It is important to understand that not every student is the same, which is why we are dedicating a role to Academic Support. Every student has the potential to excel, however, sometimes may need extra time or assistance with a certain subject or topic. My goal is to team-up with parents and teachers to figure out how to best help each student. I have worked with private and public schools for over ten years. I have helped implement programs in several schools that have aided students in achieving their goals. I have also taught several different grades and have a passion for helping every student succeed" (Mrs. Cristina Villatoro).
Last week, a lower elementary student scored a 50% on a math test. The following week, the student retook the test with one of our Academic Support Specialists. The specialist took the child to a quiet space that was free of distractions, read the questions out loud, and allowed the student additional time. The student scored a 100% on the test. The student already understood the material but struggled with the testing environment.
Teachers here at West Valley Christian School believe in challenging children with a rigorous curriculum, however also believe in not leaving any child behind. We are so fortunate to have such an outstanding Academic Support Team with us this year to observe and assist our students in need of extra attention. Every student is capable of achieving excellence when given the right tools.
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This program will be offered from 3:30-4:30 pm, Monday-Thursday. It will be offered at a flat rate of $350 (approximately $10 per session) for a full 6 week term.
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Sign Language
Just Put Some Love In Your Heart
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4th grade has been incorporating sign language into their curriculum! They recently learned sign language to a song called "Just Put Some Love In Your Heart". They are also learning the numbers in this expressive and visual language so they can have fun reviewing their math facts. |
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Piano Lessons
Atsuyo Jeen teaches piano at WVCS. She offers lessons after school to every age group. She is an incredibly gifted teacher and the students simply adore her! For more information about piano lessons, email Atsuyo at jeenatsuyo@gmail.com.
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This Week in Mrs. Fiske's STEM Class |
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Elementary students had a very exploratory week of magnet study, continuing again into next week. After a lesson on how magnets attract and repel each other based on their North and South poles, younger grades went on an egg hunt around the classroom. Inside their eggs were magnetic and non-magnetic items that they sorted into two categories, testing them to see if their predictions were correct. In upper grades, we explored how magnetic force can travel through liquids and solids, testing this with water, oil, and varying thicknesses of solids. Every grade enjoyed Mrs. Fiske’s “floating magnets” magic trick, and some students came up with their own magnetic wonder to share. Middle School students learned about the damage earthquakes can have on bridges and some of the strategies engineers use to create strong, earthquake resistant bridges. They were then challenged to create their own bridges that we rocked and rolled on our shake table, simulating an earthquake. |
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Moses Delivers the Israelites
2nd Grade Skit
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Second graders have been learning about Moses and how he was chosen by God to deliver the Israelites from slavery. They performed a skit about Pharaoh and the ten plagues, and learned how God displayed his amazing power while showing his love for his people. |
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Elementary P.E.
Meet Coach Kvinsland
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I have always been active and sports driven and as a result Physical Education just seemed like a natural path for me. I attended Stephen F. Austin State in Nacogdoches, Texas. After moving to Los Angeles I became a Fitness Instructor and taught a variety of fitness classes for all age levels, ranging from kids to senior adults. Later, I became a PE teacher at a local private elementary school until we came to WVCS six years ago.
My hope is to have kids find joy and fun in moving their bodies and be creative in doing so. I encourage students not to worry about being the best, but giving their best in all they do and to have fun in doing so. I love to encourage my students to laugh and be silly and my joy is seeing my students leave PE happy, energized, and applying what they have learned outside of class. I hope that students continue to be active throughout their lives. I encourage them to be leaders in and out of class.
It has been a joy to be a part of our WVCS students' lives through PE.
BE BOLD – BE BRAVE – BE BIBLICAL
I have been married for 22 years and have a 19 year old daughter, Annika who attends Chico State and a 7th grader, Colton who attends WVCS.
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Congratulations to This Month's Shining Stars: |
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September's Beatitude: Obedience
Congratulations to This Month's Beatitudes Award Winners
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School Campus Work Days:
Saturday, October 2nd & October 23rd 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Come out and show some support for your school by joining us for our School Campus Work Days! Our Facilities Director, Josh Villatoro, will be leading these events. Create memories with your children as we teach them the importance of serving and respecting their campus. Build lasting relationships with members of the school community while helping out around campus! We have several projects for our families to work on (see the list below). While we strive to foster a stronger sense of community among our school, we also aim to provide our students with a facility that shines! Check out some of the projects we will have going on and let us know if you are interested in joining by RSVPing below! |
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- Paint preschool outdoor tables
- Paint cubbies, tether ball poles and benches blue
- Assemble ping pong tables
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I would like to attend the first School Campus Work Day!
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LOCATION
West Valley Christian School
DATE AND TIME
10/02/21 10:00am
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10/02/21 1:00pm
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Please send your child(ren) with a couple extra masks in their backpacks in case theirs gets wet, dirty, or lost. We appreciate your support in keeping our kids safe! |
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The next testing date will be Monday, September 27th. If you have any questions related to COVID testing or safety protocols, please contact Raquel Kropacek at rkropacek@westvalleychristianschool.com.
We strongly encourage students, faculty, and staff to be tested each week.
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On-Site Testing: Monday 9/27 7:30-8:30 AM
Parents who register for on-site testing will park and walk their child(ren) over to be tested. Pac Tox will be set up by the school office, between the school office and the preschool area. Testing is offered to students, faculty, and staff.
Stay up to date on our COVID Safety Guidelines.
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After School Programs Start This Monday, September 27th.
Space is very limited so be sure to sign up right away! Click the button below for more information about signing up, programs offered, and pricing details.
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Make Up Picture Day:
Thursday, September 30th
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Join the Falcon Family!
Job Opening: Teacher's Aide
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