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!
Kindergarten
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!
First Grade
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!
Second Grade
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!
Third Grade
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!
Fourth Grade
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
Fifth Grade
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!
Middle School
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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