VCA Newsletter – The Good News October 26, 2026

 Valley Christian Academy

    THE GOOD NEWS

     October 26, 2026     VOL. 35, ISSUE 7

Valley Christian Academy

THE GOOD NEWS

Announcements

School Spirit Day – International

Dress

Wednesday is School Spirit Day.  Students may come dressed in clothing inspired by countries from around the world.
 

Grandparents’ Day

This Friday, October 30, 2026, we are hosting a special event to honor our students’ grandparents. It begins in the sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. with an uplifting program; then grandparents will join their grandchildren for a craft, a light snack, and a picture in the photo area. School is out at 12:00 p.m.
 

Fall BBQ

Valley Christian Church is hosting a Fall BBQ on October 31 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  There will be food, drink, games, and inflatables.  

 

Trunk or Treat

Join Valley Christian Church for Trunk or Treat on October 31 from 6 pm to 8 pm. 

 

Make-Up Picture Day

Any students who were absent for picture day or would like to retake their pictures should come dressed in their chapel clothes on Tuesday, November 3.  If you need an order form, contact the school office.  
 

Chili’s Lunches

Lunch orders must be placed by 9:00 am daily.  When using the link or QR code, please wait for the order confirmation before exiting the page.
ORDER LUNCH
 

Extended Daycare

The drop-in rate is $5 per hour or fraction thereof.  Remember, payment is due at the time of service. 
Payments can be made by cash, check, or through the QR code on the Sign-in/Sign out sheet and on the Daycare Parent Board. 
A monthly rate of $200 per month is also available.  Families who want to sign up for the monthly rate should contact the school office.
 
 

Parent/ Teacher Fellowship

 
A Huge Thank You!
 
We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make our Walkathon such a wonderful success! A special shout-out goes to our amazing students whose excitement, energy, and enthusiasm truly made the event memorable. We are so grateful for the support of our entire school community.
 
There’s still time to help us reach our fundraising goals! If you have any last-minute donations to collect, please remember that all final donations are due by November 2nd.
 
Looking ahead, our next PTF meeting will be held on Thursday, November 5th, and we hope you’ll join us. We’ll be discussing plans for our first Movie Night, which has been moved to December, as well as preparations for our upcoming Thanksgiving Feast. As always, child care will be provided.
 
We look forward to seeing you there!
 
 

From the Teachers

Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. James
Wednesday is International dress day. Please feel free to have your student participate! Also, please note that we will not have school on November 11, 12 and 13 for parent teacher conferences and Veterans day. Pre-k does not do parent teacher conferences. However, if you have any concerns please feel free to contact me and I will be happy to meet with you after school. Have a blessed week!
Mrs. B
Thank you to all parents for your donations and for bringing your child a pumpkin for their patch. We had a lot of fun and ate yummy food!
This week we have a few test coming up: Wednesday we have a Phonics Test. Thursday we have a Chapter 4 Math Test and a Writing Test. Our Pumpkin Book Project will also be due on Thursday. Friday, we have a Bible Test and our October Song Test.
Hello Kindergarten Families!
Please take note of the following dates with school and class events.
On Wednesday, October 28th is International Dress Up Day.
Thursday, October 29th your child will need to bring their decorated pumpkin with the book they chose. Friendly reminder, please do not carve the pumpkins.
Friday, October 30th is Grandparents day and a Minimum Day. School will be out at 12pm. Performances will begin at 9am sharp, please be on time to not miss out on your child’s performance.
Tuesday, November 3rd is Make-Up Picture Day.
Please remember to sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences if you have not done so yet. Hope you all have a blessed week!
Ms. Mayer
Thank you to all the parents who came to watch our chapel performance this past Friday.
This week in first grade, we will be learning about Moses. We will also start learning the Ten Commandments over the next two weeks. This is a bigger undertaking than the other Bible verses we have learned so far, so I highly recommend helping your child study at home as much as possible.
We are very excited to celebrate Grandparents’ Day on Friday, so we’re adjusting our testing schedule to accommodate the festivities. Our cursive test will be on Wednesday, our Phonics and Spelling tests will be on Thursday, and the Bible verse test will stay on Friday.
If you haven’t already, please sign up for a time to meet during our Parent-Teacher Conferences; the sign-up sheet is on the parent board outside the classroom. We are so excited for another great week in first grade!
Mrs. Harper
The Walk-aThon was a success.
Wednesday is our next dress-up day. It is International Day.
Friday is Grandparents Day! It’s a minimum day with a wonderful program, snacks, crafts, and more. We’re looking forward to singing our song and seeing all the grandparents.
Have a blessed week!
Mrs. Jones
Thanks to everyone who signed up for their parent conference on 11/12 or 11/13. For the few who haven’t, I still have the list posted on the parent board outside our room.
I’m sending home the book report forms now that we have finished “My New Song “ . They will be due on 11/3.
.This coming Wednesday is spirit day international dress. We also have a language test over nouns, capitals, and abbreviations.
Thursday is our history test over chapter 4, as well as our math test over charts and graphs. Thursday is also the deadline to turn in your money and permission slips for the Discovery Cube field trip on 11/17.
Friday is Grandparent’s Day, and a minimum day.
Mrs. Hitchcock
Thank you, Mrs. Mazariegos and Akhilleus, for our surprise pizza lunch on Thursday. It was so thoughtful!
Field trip to SJC Missions is on 11/4
Mission Project is due on 11/6.
Please sign up for a conference for 11/12-11/13. The sign-up sheet is on my parent board.
Tuesday-history test and science quiz
Wednesday-math test and state notebook state origin assignment
Thursday-science quiz
Friday-Bible, spelling tests, and book report due
Mrs. J
We will have a science and Language quiz this week. Please study the activity sheets to prepare. Our field trip to Riley’s Farm has been postponed from Nov. 4th to a later date. Details of a new proposed field trip date will come home this week.
Thank you to Mrs. Carr for your generous donation towards 5th Grade’s Treasure Box! We appreciate you.
Please be mindful to sign and return the form for Grandparents’ Day for any grandparent who will be picking up their grandchildren on Oct. 30th from 5th grade. Thanks!
Ms. Wong
Monday English 6 Ch. 3 Test
Tuesday History 7 Ch. 2 Test
Wednesday Fundamentals of Math Quiz 2C

International Day Spirit Day is this Wednesday, and on Friday we will be celebrating Grandparents’ Day. Friday is a minimum day for all students. If your student(s) will be leaving with a grandparent, please ensure you have filled out the release form and returned it before Friday. Thank you!
Next Friday, November 6, is the end of the quarter. In order to prepare report cards, all corrections and missing assignments (including absent work) for all of my classes must be turned in by Monday, November 11.
Ms. Michelle
7th and 8th grade have their Bible Unit test on Monday, 10/26. We are working on their book reports in class, and then they will complete their final drafts at home.
7th grade’s Science Test is Wednesday, 10/28, and their Edible Cell is due Thursday, 10/29.
6th grade is working on their Civilization Model, which is due after conferences on 11/16.
Wednesday is International Day. ASB officers must participate.
Friday is Grandparents’ Day, which is a minimum day. Please let me know as soon as possible if a grandparent will be picking up your child, including the grandparent’s name.
Mrs. Peacock
Every student showed improvement in math this week.  Students are encouraged to keep working hard and continue to try their best.   

Bible Verses

Pre-Kindergarten

John 10:10b

 

Kindergarten

Romans 8:28
 

First Grade

The First Five Commandments
 

Second Grade

Psalm 100:1-4

 

Third Grade

I Corinthians 3:11
 

Fourth Grade

Jeremiah 32:17
 

Fifth Grade

Hebrew 10:11-12
 

Sixth Grade

John 14:26
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

John 6:68-69

 

 

 

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Students of the Week 

Pre-Kindergarten

Daniel Harris

 

Kindergarten

Sophia Torres
 

First Grade

David Onorato

 

Second Grade

Zaina Labo

 

Third Grade

Harkirat Singh

 

Fourth Grade

Olivia Davis

 

Fifth Grade

Abraham Rodriguez
 

Sixth Grade

Reeve Catania
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Amelia Catania

 

 

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Calendar 

 

October

 
 
 
28
School Spirit Day
International Dress Day
 
30
Grandparents’ Day
 
31
VCC Fall BBQ
Trunk Or Treat

 

November 

 
 
3
Make-Up Picture Day
 
4
4th Grade Field Trip
Mission San Juan Capistrano
 
 
6
End of 1st Quarter / Minimum Day
 
 
11
Veterans’ Day
School  Closed / Daycare Open
 
 
12-13
Parent-Teacher Conferences 
School Closed / Daycare Open
 
17
3rd Grade Field Trip
Discovery Cube
 
 
18
Thanksgiving Feast

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VCA Newsletter – The Good News October 19, 2026

 Valley Christian Academy

    THE GOOD NEWS

     October 19, 2026     VOL. 35, ISSUE 6

Valley Christian Academy

THE GOOD NEWS

Announcements
 

Grandparents’ Day

On October 30, 2026, we are hosting a special event to honor our students’ grandparents. It begins in the sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. with an uplifting program; then grandparents will join their grandchildren for a craft, a light snack, and a picture in the photo area. School is out at 12:00 p.m.
 

Fall BBQ

Valley Christian Church is hosting a Fall BBQ on October 31 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  There will be food, drink, games, and inflatables.  

 

Trunk or Treat

Join Valley Christian Church for Trunk or Treat on October 31 from 6 pm to 8 pm. 
 

Chili’s Lunches

Lunch orders must be placed by 9:00 am daily.  When using the link or QR code, please wait for the order confirmation before exiting the page.
ORDER LUNCH
 

Extended Daycare

The drop-in rate is $5 per hour or fraction thereof.  Remember, payment is due at the time of service. 
Payments can be made by cash, check, or through the QR code on the Sign-in/Sign out sheet and on the Daycare Parent Board. 
A monthly rate of $200 per month is also available.  Families who want to sign up for the monthly rate should contact the school office.

 

 

 

 

 
 

Parent/ Teacher Fellowship

Walkathon

Our Annual Walk‑a‑Thon is this week on October 21 & 22, and excitement is building.
 
A reminder email went out last week, and flyers were sent home, but you can also find more information and register here: VCA PTF 
 
We can’t wait to see our students out there walking, cheering, and showing their VCA spirit.
We’re also thrilled to share that prizes for all students who signed up by 10/15 were handed out on Friday, and our second round of raffle winners are Ava in Kindergarten, Eunice in 2nd grade, and Jasmine in 6th grade.
Congratulations to all three! 
 
Don’t forget, our final raffle will include any student who earns 750 points and raises at least $150, so keep spreading the word to family and friends.
 
We’re so excited for this year’s Walk‑a‑Thon and can’t wait to celebrate our students’ hard work, enthusiasm, and school spirit all week long.

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From the Teachers

Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. James
Thank you Mrs. Mazariegos for the cupcakes!
Our walk-a-thon is this week. Let’s pray it doesn’t rain! The kids are really looking forward to it! Grandparents Day is just around the corner. We’ve been practicing! Hope to see you there!
Have a blessed week!
Mrs. B
There will be a Bible Test on Friday
Hello Kindergarten Families!
This week we have some exciting events coming up! On Wednesday we will be having our annual Walk-a-thon event. On Thursday is our Pumpkin Patch day! Please remember to bring in a pumpkin for your child that they can carry. Also, we are asking for a donation of $10 to cover the cost of their lunch and snack for this day. The same pumpkin they bring in for our pumpkin patch will be the one they will use for their project due
October 29th. Details about this project are in this week’s homework packet. If you have any questions please feel free to stop by before or after school.
I hope you all have a blessed week!
Ms. Mayer
First grade wants to thank Ms. Mindi and Mrs. Dutton for bringing goodies for the class and letting us celebrate Nehemiah and Jackson’s birthdays. We also want to thank Mrs. Cruz-Michail for coming in and leading reading groups.
If you would like to join a reading group, there is a calendar outside the classroom to sign up. Reading groups are at 1:15, and the kids and I would be excited to have you join us.
We’ll have a sign-up for parent-teacher conferences on the board this week, so keep an eye out. We are in week two of spelling, so keep studying those words at home.
This week’s tests are a Cursive test on Wednesday, a math test on Thursday, and Bible, Spelling, and Phonics on Friday.
Have a blessed week!
Mrs. Harper
Our class did a great job on their poem last Friday!
We are excited about the Walk-a-Thon on Wednesday!
Your scheduled time for the parent/teacher conferences is on the homework sheet.
Don’t forget to help your child disguise their turkey and return it next Monday, Oct. 26. I’m excited to see the turkeys.
Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. Jones
We have a math test coming up on Tuesday over addition and subtraction with renaming.
Wednesday is our day for the Walk A Thon from 1-1:45. Please wear your school spirit shirts.
Our first field trip of the year will be on 11/17 to the Discovery Cube in Santa Ana. I sent home permission slips in this week’s homework packet. I do need the $25 per student and $18 per parent turned in by 10/29 in order to get my deposit in on time.

If you haven’t signed up for parent conferences, please do so on the parent board outside our classroom.
Hope you all have a great week!
Mrs. Hitchcock
Thank you to Akhilleus and family for our newest board game. Here are the quizzes and tests for the week

History quiz and English-ch. 3 test-Tuesday
History and Science quiz-Thursday
Bible, Spelling and Northeastern states quiz-Friday

Walk a Thon for our class is 1:00-10/22
book report due 10/30
Grandparents Day chapel-min. day
Mrs. J
Progress reports went home last Friday. Please sign and return by this Wednesday.
Permission slips for Riley’s Farm are also due this week. Doing so will save our spot for the Revolutionary War re-enactment!

We will have a Science test and a quiz in Language this week.
This Thursday, 5th Grade will be walking and helping our PTF during our annual Walk-a-thon fundraiser. Thank you in advance for your support and we appreciate those who have donated towards the cause.
We appreciate you!
Ms. Wong
Thank you to all the parent chaperones and drivers that helped with our field trip last week!
Wednesday: English 7 Ch. 2 Test; Fundamentals of Math Quiz 2B

I was very proud of our students on the field trip – we were complimented by the museum staff on the behavior and interest of our group. Way to go!
Middle school is walking this Thursday from 2-2:45 for the Walkathon. Thank you for your support and fundraising for this event.

 

Ms. Michelle
7th- and 8th-grade students should finish their books for their book reports soon so we can complete the reports in class. They also have a Bible Unit Test on Thursday.
7th grade’s Edible Cell is due October 29. Please let me know if you would like another rubric.
6th grade’s Civilization Model is due in November. Please let me know if you have any questions or would like another rubric.

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Mrs. Peacock
Students are reviewing all their multiplication skills this week from chapter 2.  The test is on Thursday. 

 

 

 

Bible Verses

Pre-Kindergarten

Psalm 117:2a

 

Kindergarten

Romans 12:21
 

First Grade

1 Thessalonians 5:24
 

Second Grade

Psalm 100:4

 

Third Grade

Matthew 5:16
 

Fourth Grade

Psalm 147:5
 

Fifth Grade

1Cor. 14:12
 

Sixth Grade

Luke 6:35-36
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Matthew 8:25-27

 

 

 

 

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Students of the Week 

Pre-Kindergarten

Amira Onorato

 

Kindergarten

Emiliano Green
 

First Grade

Victoria Vitulli

 

Second Grade

Isabella Gonzalez

 

Third Grade

Nylah Garrett
 

Fourth Grade

Maverick Wise

 

Fifth Grade

Violet Vasquez
 

Sixth Grade

Ethan Davis
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Dexter Victor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Calendar 

 

October

 
 
21- 22
Walkathon
 
28
School Spirit Day
International Dress Day
 
30
Grandparents’ Day
 
31
VCC Fall BBQ
Trunk Or Treat

November 

 
 
3
Make-Up Picture Day
 
4
4th Grade Field Trip
Mission San Juan Capistrano
 
5
5th Grade Field Trip
Revolutionary War – Riley’s Farm
 
 
6
End of 1st Quarter Minimum Day
 
7
VCA PTF
Friend and Family
Movie Night
 
 
11
Veterans’ Day
School  Closed / Daycare Open
 
 
12-13
Parent-Teacher Conferences 

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VCA Newsletter – The Good News October 12, 2026

 Valley Christian Academy

    THE GOOD NEWS

     October 12, 2026     VOL. 35, ISSUE 5

Valley Christian Academy

THE GOOD NEWS

Announcements
 

Grandparents’ Day

On October 30, 2026, we are hosting a special event to honor our students’ grandparents. It begins in the sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. with an uplifting program; then grandparents will join their grandchildren for a craft, a light snack, and a picture in the photo area. School is out at 12:00 p.m.
 

Fall BBQ

Valley Christian Church is hosting a Fall BBQ on October 31 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  There will be food, drink, games, and inflatables.  

 

Trunk or Treat

Join Valley Christian Church for Trunk or Treat on October 31 from 6 pm to 8 pm. 
 

Chili’s Lunches

Lunch orders must be placed by 9:00 am daily.  When using the link or QR code, please wait for the order confirmation before exiting the page.
ORDER LUNCH
 

Extended Daycare

The drop-in rate is $5 per hour or fraction thereof.  Remember, payment is due at the time of service. 
Payments can be made by cash, check, or through the QR code on the Sign-in/Sign out sheet and on the Daycare Parent Board. 
A monthly rate of $200 per month is also available.  Families who want to sign up for the monthly rate should contact the school office.
 

Guitar Lessons

Guitar Lessons are weekly on  Mondays from 3:15 to 4:00 for students in 3rd through 8th Grade.  The cost is $50 per month.  Contact Mrs. Martinez in the school office to sign up.
PAY FOR GUITAR LESSONS 
 

Parent/ Teacher Fellowship

A huge thank‑you to all the parents who joined us for our PTF meeting on October 8th. We had great discussions about Walk‑a‑Thon logistics and shared exciting ideas about how the funds raised this year can bless our school. Your involvement truly makes a difference.

 

Walkathon

Our Annual Walk‑a‑Thon is just around the corner on October 21 & 22. Flyers were sent home last week, but you can also find more information and register here:
PTF WALKATHON
 
We can’t wait to see our students out there walking, cheering, and supporting VCA.
 
We’re also thrilled to announce that prizes for all students who signed up by 10/9 were handed out on Friday, and our very first raffle winners are Msaya in 1st grade and Mateo in 3rd grade. Congratulations to both; their prizes will be delivered shortly. Remember, every Friday leading up to the event we’ll hold another raffle for all students who have collected donations, so keep spreading the word to family and friends.
 
If you’re interested in helping at the Walk‑a‑Thon, we’d love your support. Please feel free to email Rebecca Catania at rebeccacatania@gmail.com.

 

We’re energized, grateful, and excited for everything ahead as we continue building a strong, joyful school community.

From the Teachers

Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. James
Thank you to Mrs. Mazariegos and Mrs. Harris for helping in the classroom this week! And thank you to Mrs. Mazariegos for the otter pops!

The Walk-a-thon is coming up. We are excited about that! Please remember to check your child’s papers for the packet I sent home with the info. Also Grandparents Day is approaching. That is alot of fun! The children have been practicing a fun song for that!
Have a blessed week!
 
Mrs. B
We will have a Bible and Chapter 3 Math Test on Friday.

Hello Kindergarten Families!
Next week on October 21st will be our Walk-a-Thon, information on how to sign up was sent home last week in your child’s folder. October 22nd is our Pumpkin Patch day, your child will need to bring in a pumpkin that they can carry by October 20th. The same pumpkin they bring in will be used for their Pumpkin Book Project. More information about this project will be sent out in next week’s homework packet. Please continue to work on flashcards with your child every night, more flashcards will be sent home soon. Remember to save the date for Grandparents Day on October 30th starting at 9am. I hope you all have a blessed week!
Ms. Mayer
This week in first grade, we are learning about Jacob and Esau in the Bible. We are also starting our chapter on place value with 2-digit numbers. We’re excited to start spelling, and we’ll have our first test on Friday. With spelling starting, we’ll have more homework to help us memorize the words.
There is a calendar on the parent board outside the classroom to sign up for reading groups. If you can come in and read with a group, it is a great way to connect with the students and see what they are doing in class.
This week, we have a Cursive test on Wednesday and Bible, Spelling, and Phonics tests on Friday.
Mrs. Harper
Thank you parents for turning in your parent/teacher conference slips so quickly. Next week I will let you know your scheduled time.
This week I’m sending home the “Disguise Your Turkey” project, look for it in their folder.
Our class will be leading pledges and reciting a poem this Friday in chapel! We hope you can come and watch.
Friday, I will also be handing out Progress Reports.
Next week is the Walk-a-Thon! We walk on Wednesday, Oct. 21 from 1:00-1:45. If you haven’t signed your child up for the walk-a-thon yet, you still can. Please help support our PTF! Thank you!
Mrs. Jones
Our class did such a great job reciting their poem, “Pumpkin Poem,” for chapel on Friday! Remember to start working on your new poem, “Grandparents,” to be recited on 10/30.
We have a test in history on Friday over chapter 3, so remember to review the study guides that are included with your homework packet.
Our extra credit memorization of ”The Preamble” will be recited this Friday, 10/16.
I have posted my parent conference sign-up sheet on the parent board so you can pick a time that is best for you on 11/12 or 11/13.
Mrs. Hitchcock
Thank you to Levi’s family for donating a butterfly kit with 5 caterpillars for all of us to enjoy as we learn about arthropods. We will release the butterflies once they are grown.

Thank you to the Wong family for the baby wipes.

Please continue to work at home on the following projects: book report due 10/30, Mission Project 11/6.

Still need drivers for our 11/4 field trip. I hope we don’t need to cancel.

Upcoming quizzes and tests:
Wednesday- Math Ch. 2 test
Thursday-Science Ch. 2 test
Friday-Bible, Spelling and history geography quizzes
Mrs. J
Each of you did an amazing job on your book jacket reports. Your creativity and hard work truly paid off!
This week, we will have a history quiz, and we will continue reading “Misty of Chincoteague” nightly for homework.
Please sign and return the permission slip for our upcoming field trip on Monday, Oct. 19th.
Our class is in need of water and lined paper for those interested in donating to our class.
Special thanks to Mrs. Henderson for bringing in sweet treats to 5th grade! We appreciate you!
Ms. Wong
Thank you, Montgomery/Beecher family, for the Expo Marker donation!
Monday Fundamentals of Math has Quiz 2A

Thursday English 6 Personal Narratives are due via Google Doc (PDF, Word, etc. may not be used) by 4 pm
Our first field trip of the year to the Western Science Center is Wednesday. Students need to wear a maroon school shirt and jeans or uniform pants; students not attending the field trip must be present at school to work on alternate assignments.
If you have not yet signed up online for the Walkathon, please do so as we walk next week. There are some great prizes that are easy for every student to earn just by participating. We appreciate your support.
Ms. Michelle
Our Field Trip to the Western Science Center is on Wednesday, October 14. Students should wear their maroon shirt with their normal uniform bottoms and shoes. Bring a sack lunch you can leave in the car, as the museum does not allow food or beverages inside.

The 6th-grade history diorama was assigned last week and is due in early November. If you have questions about the assignment or would like another rubric, please let me know.
Mrs. Peacock
The math test for Chapter 2, Multiplication, is tomorrow, 10-13-26.
 
There will be no homework on Tuesday and Wednesday because of the test and field trip. 

Bible Verses

Pre-Kindergarten

John 15:12a

 

Kindergarten

Luke 1:37
 

First Grade

Psalms 34:13
 

Second Grade

Psalm 100:1-3

 

Third Grade

Luke 6:40
 

Fourth Grade

Deuteronomy 31:6
 

Fifth Grade

Genesis 50:20
 

Sixth Grade

Mark 10: 44-45
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Matthew 6:9-13

Students of the Week 

Pre-Kindergarten

Abraham Mazariegos

 

Kindergarten

Hailey Gradilla
 

First Grade

Edith Addai
 

Second Grade

Nataliah Lewis

 

Third Grade

Preeyana Shergill
 

Fourth Grade

Aniah Lewis

 

Fifth Grade

Justin Trent
 

Sixth Grade

David Cruz
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Anthony Cruz
 

Calendar 

 

October

 
8
Parent-Teacher Fellowship Meeting
3:30 pm
 
 
14
Middle School Field Trip
Western Science Center

 

 
21- 22
Walkathon

 

 
28
School Spirit Day
International Dress Day

 

 
30
Grandparents’ Day
 
31
VCC Fall BBQ
Trunk Or Treat

 

 

November 

 
4
4th Grade Field Trip
Mission San Juan Capistrano

 

5
5th Grade Field Trip
Revolutionary War – Riley’s Farm

 

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VCA Newsletter – The Good News October 5, 2026

 Valley Christian Academy

    THE GOOD NEWS

     October 5, 2026     VOL. 35, ISSUE 4

Valley Christian Academy

THE GOOD NEWS

Announcements

Guitar Lessons

The first lesson is today.  Guitar Lessons are weekly on  Mondays from 3:15 to 4:00 for students in 3rd through 8th Grade.  The cost is $50 per month.  Contact Mrs. Martinez in the school office to sign up.
PAY FOR GUITAR LESSONS 
 

Grandparents’ Day

On October 30, 2026, we are hosting a special event to honor our students’ grandparents. It begins in the sanctuary at 9:00 a.m. with an uplifting program; then grandparents will join their grandchildren for a craft, a light snack, and a picture in the photo area. School is out at 12:00 p.m.
 

Fall BBQ

Valley Christian Church is hosting a Fall BBQ on October 31 from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm.  There will be food, drink, games, and inflatables.  

Trunk or Treat

Join Valley Christian Church for Trunk or Treat on October 31 from 6 pm to 8 pm. 
 

Chili’s Lunches

Lunch orders must be placed by 9:00 am daily.  When using the link or QR code, please wait for the order confirmation before exiting the page.
ORDER LUNCH
 

Extended Daycare

The drop-in rate is $5 per hour or fraction thereof.  Remember, payment is due at the time of service. 
Payments can be made by cash, check, or through the QR code on the Sign-in/Sign out sheet and on the Daycare Parent Board. 
A monthly rate of $200 per month is also available.  Families who would like to sign up for the monthly rate should contact the school office. 
 
Parent/Teacher Fellowship
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Game Night on Tuesday, September 29th. It was such a joy to see families laughing, playing, and spending time together; the energy in the room made it clear just how special our school community is.
 
Our Annual Walk‑a‑Thon is coming up soon on October 21 & 22. Flyers with all the details were sent home last week, so be sure to check those backpacks. Don’t forget and start collecting donations.  If you’d like to help with the event itself, please join us at our PTF meeting on Thursday, October 8th. Childcare is provided.
 
We’re looking forward to another great opportunity to connect, serve, and celebrate together as a school family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Teachers

Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. James
Thank you to Mrs. Mazariegos for the beautiful bulletin board decorations!  Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Guevara for the baby wipes!

New month, new goals! This month we will be focusing on the letters Aa, Oo, Tt, Ll and Bb. The numbers 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The shape for the month is a circle and the color is orange. We are still counting to 20 and learning the alphabet and our vowels and consonants.
Walk-a-thon is coming up! I sent home info packets. Please check your child’s paperwork.
Have a blessed week!
 
Mrs. B
We will have a Math Test on Chapter 2 on Tuesday and a Bible and Poem Test on Friday.
Hello Kindergarten Families!
We just finished reviewing our vowels (Aa, Ee, Ii, Oo, Uu) and have sent home our first set of flashcards for you to go over with your child every night. Please go over the letter, the sound the letter makes, and the picture with your child every night. It is very important for your child to know their letter sounds, so please encourage them to practice every night. 
Friendly reminder that if your child is absent, they will have the number of days absent to complete their missing work. If it is not returned to me the day it is due, unfortunately they may get a zero in the gradebook. 
Please check the bottom portion of this week’s homework for important dates coming up in October. 
We hope you all have a blessed week!
 
Ms. Mayer
This week in first grade, we are learning about Abraham and Issac and diving deeper into the promises God makes to us. 
We are still learning our addition facts in Math and will be focusing on our +4s. 
In Spelling, we are continuing to work on our poem “The Secret” and will be introducing our first spelling list on Friday. 
Our First Penmanship test is on Wednesday. 
On Friday, we will take our Bible, Phonics, and Math tests. 
Have a great week!
Mrs. Harper
The Parent/Teacher Conference sign-up sheet is attached to the homework sheet. Please fill it out and return it by Friday, Oct. 16. 
Thursday is the next PTF meeting. 
The PTF Walk-a-Thon packet was sent home last week. The walk-a-thon is the PTF’s biggest fundraiser! 
This week is our first History test. 
I hope you have a great week!
 
Mrs. Jones
Hello everyone! Here are some upcoming announcements for this week. 
We have a history test on Tuesday over Chapter 2. Please remember to review the study guides in the homework packet. If you would like to earn extra credit in history, you may memorize “The Preamble” that was given out in this week’s homework packet to be recited on 10/16. 
Tuesday is our math test over Chapter 2. 
Friday is our classes’ turn to lead flags, and also recite our poem, “Pumpkin Poem” if any parents would like to attend.
Mrs. Hitchcock
Thank you to the parents who donated the water and pens to our class. 
Please continue to look nightly at the communication folders and take out their graded work. The book report is due 10/30, and the Mission Project is due 11/6.

We are all set for our field trip to the Mission on November 4th. Thank you for getting all the money and slips to me on time.

Tuesday, we have a history Ch. 1 test. The Study guide will come home on Monday. We review in class for all tests as well.
Mrs. J
Please be mindful that the Book Jacket report is due on October 7th. Please drop by the classroom if you need to see an example or have any questions. 
There will be a Math and English test this week. Make sure to review past activity sheets to prepare. 
Lastly, students will continue reading Misty of Chincoteague nightly for homework. 
Thank you to all who have taken the time to submit and update their volunteer driver’s application to the office. I appreciate you!
Ms. Wong
Thank you, Catania family, for donating yarn!

 

 

Tests and Projects for the Week:
Wednesday: Fundamentals of Math Ch. 1 Test
Friday: Literature 6 book report due by 4 pm via Google Docs; English 6 Ch. 2 Test
I was very proud of 6th grade drama’s performance in chapel on Friday – great job, everyone! 
Information about our upcoming Walkathon fundraiser went home last week. Please have students begin fundraising and preparing for this event. Have a blessed week!
Ms. Michelle
Great job on your skits, 6th grade! All your hard work paid off because you all were AMAZING! 
7th and 8th grade have an ASL test on Monday and a Bible Unit Test on Thursday. 
6th grade has a History and Science Test on Wednesday. 
The 7th and 8th grades are reading for their book reports right now.
Mrs. Peacock
Remember to complete homework nightly.  
Corrected work and returns may be turned in any day.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bible Verses

Pre-Kindergarten

Matthew 6:33a

 

Kindergarten

Psalm 85:8a
 

First Grade

Psalm 34:14
 

Second Grade

Psalm 100:3

 

Third Grade

Genesis 8:22
 

Fourth Grade

2 Timothy 2:15
 

Fifth Grade

Ephesians 4:31-32
 

Sixth Grade

Matthew 6:33
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Matthew 5:3-11

 

 

 

 

 

Students of the Week 

Pre-Kindergarten

Gabriel Vitulli

 

Kindergarten

Francesca Cirino
 

First Grade

Msaya Canalas
 

Second Grade

Eunice Gonzalez

 

Third Grade

Brixen Umali
 

Fourth Grade

Akhilleus Mazariegos-Betancourt

 

Fifth Grade

Grace Chavez
 

Sixth Grade

Hayden Rodriguez
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Amelia Catania
 

Calendar 

 

October

 
8
Parent-Teacher Fellowship Meeting
3:30 pm
 
14
Middle School Field Trip
Western Science Center
 
21- 22
Walkathon
 
28
School Spirit Day
International Dress Day
 
30
Grandparents’ Day

 

 
31
VCC Fall BBQ
Trunk Or Treat

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