September 6, 2024

HELLO!

A NOTE FROM Miss Kempton

With all the conveniences and quick fixes of today's world, raising resilient children can be challenging. The strength and will students display isn’t so much about the end result or the outcome, but more about the process that gets them to the end. Kids today are accustomed to life moving quickly. They have access to information with just a few clicks and the idea of having to wait can be foreign to them.

Raising resilient or gritty kids that can push through adversity or continue to push on when something is challenging is important. “You need to give them space to struggle. You can’t bubble wrap them or hover like a helicopter over them. You need to trust them to come out stronger on the other side….And you need to trust God.” Dr. Kathy Koch

Encourage, believe in, and support them. But don’t do it for them. Grow their self confidence, by demonstrating and showing them you believe they are capable.

Please welcome Madalyn Koon!

Born July 22nd @ 3:22 am

8 Pounds, 10 Ounces, 20 Inches Long

Important Dates

September 11

Picture Day

September 26

Donuts with Dad

October 9

Pastor Appreciation

October 23

Picture Retakes

October 24

Country Fair

Minimum Day

October 25

Campus Closed

October 30 - November 1

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Minimum Days

School Calendar

Year at a Glance

September

Character Trait

"Joyfulness"

The Joy of the Lord is my Strength!

We See You!

Safety is first and foremost. We have some parents dropping students by the glass doors. Some students are crossing alone through parking lots. Other parents are giving our TAs a hard time because they are asked to wait. Our new cameras can spot those who are rushing and putting others at risk. Please be courteous and keep everybody safe.

Why School Uniforms?

Uniforms create and promote a sense of school unity and school spiirit. They also add to a sense of disciplined learning in school. When there is this type of defiance to the uniform policy, our sense of unity isdiminished.

Please refer to the link below if you, as a parent, are unsure of our dress code policies. Please know that we care for our students and parents and we want to function as a true team in Christ, instead of individuals.

Dress Code Quick Reference Guide

Parent/Student Handbook

VCES Happenings

Fall Pictures - Wednesday, September 6th

Students must be dressed in school uniforms for these pictures as they are used for the yearbook.

All Orders must be placed online!

Picture Day information, online ordering and more options at

mydorian.com/order

Fall Enrichment Classes

Enrichment Class Information

Click Here to Register

Spirit Shirts

Donuts with Dad

Elementary Sports

VCJF Soccer

Soccer practices for all levels will begin the week of September 16th.

Coaches will notify families the dates and times of practices.

Running Club Registration

VCES Running Club

October 1st - May 8th

Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Tuesday - 3:30 - 4:00

Wednesday - 2:30 - 3:00

Registration Fee is $10

The Yearly Goal is 30 Miles

A Note from Food Services:

On behalf of the Food Service Department; I’d like to welcome you to the 24/25 school year! The VCS Food Service staff are trained and highly focused on providing quality food for your child(ren) and look forward to serving you and your family. Please feel free to contact our team at any time by calling our direct line:

707-724-6263

or by emailing:

foodservices@go-vcs.com

See entire letter from food services here.

Fingerprinting

Field Trips

All parents, grandparents and guardians who wish to attend/chaperone off campus field trips must be fingerprinted.

Please stop by the Elementary Office for forms and information.

Parent Teacher Fellowship

Donuts with Dad

We're Hiring!

Elementary/Middle School

Instrumental Music Position Available

We are currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 school year for a Part-Time Instrumental Music Teacher. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference in the lives of our young musicians.