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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VCA Newsletter – The Good News September 28, 2026

 Valley Christian Academy

    THE GOOD NEWS

     September 28, 2026     VOL. 35, ISSUE 3

Valley Christian Academy

THE GOOD NEWS

Announcements

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

 

Guitar Lessons

Lessons are available on Mondays 3:15 to 3:45 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 
 

Extended Daycare

Before and after school daycare is open from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.
The drop-in rate is $5 per hour or fraction thereof.  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 is available for families who use the before and after school care on a regular basis.  The cost is $200 per month.  Families who would like to sign up for the monthly rate should contact the school office. 
 
Grandparent’s Day
Save the date: Friday, October 30, 2026
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Parent/Teacher Fellowship
Our Bake Sale on Friday, September 25th was a sweet success thanks to everyone who stopped by and picked up a treat!
 
We’re excited for our first fellowship event, Game Night, coming up on Tuesday, September 29th. It’s shaping up to be a fun evening for families to connect and unwind together. If you’re interested in helping with setup, please join us in the sanctuary at 2 PM on the 29th — extra hands are always appreciated.
 
Looking ahead, our next PTF meeting will be Thursday, October 8th, and we’re grateful for another opportunity to gather and continue building momentum for the year.
 
And don’t forget — our Annual Walk‑a‑Thon will be held October 21 & 22. Keep an eye out for the flyer with more details coming your way this week.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From the Teachers

Pre-Kindergarten
Mrs. James
Thank you to Mrs. Mazariegos and Mrs. Harris for volunteering in my classroom this week. I appreciate the help! And thank you for the donuts.
Happy Birthday to Zachariah Mejia and Amira Onorato.  
Happy Fall! Welcome to another beautiful week. We are still learning and growing.
Thank you for all your support. Have a blessed week!
 
 
Mrs. B
We will have a Phonics Test on Monday based on their short vowel sounds and a Bible Verse Test on Friday. We hope you all have a blessed week!

We are seeing improvement in each child’s writing. Please continue to encourage your child to write and color neatly at home.
This week we have Spirit Day on Wednesday, it is Hawaiian Shirt Day.
We have many fun activities coming up for the month of October so please keep a look out for those dates. 
Ms. Mayer
We have our Bible verse test on Friday as well as our first Phonics test.
This week in first grade, we will learn about Noah in the Bible and focus on how he obeyed God. In Math, we will be learning our addition facts. This is also something that we have already been drilling in class, and it has been assigned for homework. We will also start reading homework this Thursday. Have a blessed week!
Mrs. Harper
This is a busy week. The PTF game night is on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 6:30.
Wednesday is our first school spirit dress-up day, so wear your Hawaiian shirts!
Thursday is the Christmas Play auditions. Thank you, parents, for keeping up with the homework;, we are off to a great start this year!
Mrs. Jones
Thank you to everyone who’s been bringing in donations for our class store. My students and I so appreciate your generosity!
I’m hoping everyone can make it to our PTF family game night on Tuesday. It will start at 6:30 PM, and every student who attends will receive a free homework pass.
Wednesday is our first spirit day. So come dressed in your favorite Hawaiian outfits.
On Friday, we will be reciting our “Pumpkin Poem”.
Mrs. Hitchcock
Thank you to the families who blessed our class with supplies. Thank you to those who have turned in the permission slip and money. It is due October 1st.
Monday, we have a Ch. 1 math test. On Wednesday, we have a Ch. 1 science test, and a book report handout will be given to the class for the home project. Friday, we have Bible and Spelling tests.
Please continue to sign the homework slip, turn in the field trip money and slip, and begin helping your student with their book report on Sarah, Plain and Tall
 
Mrs. J
Thank you to all the parents who came out to chapel last week during our performance.
We will have Science and History tests this week and an assigned Book Jacket report, which will be due on October 7th. Please remember each student is reading their book,”Misty of Chincoteague,” nightly.
We have been studying the American Revolution in history, which brings up our first field trip. Parents, please sign up to be a volunteer driver/ chaperone because without you, our field trips would not be possible. Our first field trip is coming soon; stay tuned.
Ms. Wong
Tests and Quizzes for the week:
Monday: English 6 Ch. 1 Test;
Tuesday: History 7 Ch. 1 Test;
Thursday: Fundamentals of Math Quiz 1C
PTF Friends and Family Game Night is Tuesday at 6:30 pm.
For Wednesday’s Spirit Day, students may wear a Hawaiian shirt with jeans or uniform pants/shorts. Every Wednesday, students may wear jeans with a school polo or school spirit shirt.
PE uniforms went home last week; students need to bring them to change into on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Literature 6 students need to continue reading 20 pages a night of “The Tale of Despereaux” in preparation for their upcoming book report.
Have a wonderful week!
 
 
 
Ms. Michelle
6th grade’s first Drama performance is this Friday in chapel.
7th grade’s Science Test for Ch. 1 is Monday.
8th grade’s Science Test for Ch. 1 is Monday, and the History Test is Wednesday.
PTF’s Family Game Night is on Tuesday; any Middle Schooler who comes and says “Hi” to me will receive 10 bonus points in any class I teach them.
This year’s ASB officers are:
President – Amelia Catania,
Secretary – Reeve Catania,
Treasurer – Isaiah Allen.
All ASB officers MUST participate in Spirit Days. Their first Spirit Day is Wednesday: Hawaiian Shirt Day.
Mrs. Peacock
We are wrapping up chapter one this week in my math class.  The chapter review will be completed today and tomorrow.  The test is on Wednesday. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bible Verses

Pre-Kindergarten

Psalm 4:8

 

Kindergarten

Genesis 9:13
 

First Grade

Proverbs 3:5-6a
 

Second Grade

Psalm 100:1-2

 

Third Grade

Matthew 3:17
 

Fourth Grade

Isaiah 40:8
 

Fifth Grade

Ephesians 4:24
 

Sixth Grade

Matthew 5:17-18
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Matthew 5:3-5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Students of the Month 

Pre-Kindergarten

Zachariah Mejia

 

Kindergarten

Ava Martin
 

First Grade

Renata Anzanza
 

Second Grade

Georgia Johnson

 

Third Grade

Layla Martin
 

Fourth Grade

Bellisse Umali

 

Fifth Grade

Kristine Latap
 

Sixth Grade

James Mariscal
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Anthony Cruz

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar 

September

 
 
29     
PTF Friend & Family Night
Game Night 6:30 pm
 
 
30     
School Spirit Day
Hawaiian Shirt Day
 

October

 
14
Middle School Field Trip
Western Science Center

 

 
28
School Spirit Day
International Dress Day

 

 
30
Grandparents’ Day

 

 

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VCA Newsletter – The Good News September 21, 2026

 Valley Christian Academy

    THE GOOD NEWS

     September 21, 2026     VOL. 35, ISSUE 2

Valley Christian Academy

THE GOOD NEWS

Picture Day Tomorrow

Students should wear chapel attire for Picture Day tomorrow, September 22.  Information on how to order pictures has been sent home.  If you need another copy, please stop by the school office.

 

Chili’s Lunches

There are two ways for students to order.  They may turn in cash or a check to their teacher in the morning, or lunches may be placed through the Square link or QR code. Lunch orders must be placed by 9:00 am daily.
ORDER LUNCH

 

Guitar Lessons

Lessons are available on Mondays 3:15 to 3:45 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 
 

Extended Daycare

Before and after school daycare is open from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm.
The drop-in rate is $5 per hour or fraction thereof.  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 is available for families who use the before and after school care on a regular basis.  The cost is $200 per month.  Families who would like to sign up for the monthly rate should contact the school office. 
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first PTF meeting on the 17th! Your energy and ideas set a fantastic tone for the year, and we’re excited to start tackling our goals together.
 
We’re kicking things off with a Bake Sale on Friday, September 25th, at noon, where parents and kids alike can start the weekend with a sweet treat and a little community fun.
 
Our first fellowship event, Game Night, is right around the corner on Tuesday, September 29th at 6:30 PM. We can’t wait to see families come together for an evening of laughter and friendly competition. If you’d like to help with setup, we’d love the extra hands; you can join us in the sanctuary at 2 PM on the 29th.
 
Looking ahead, our next PTF meeting will be Thursday, October 8th, and we’re already looking forward to another opportunity to connect and collaborate.
Pre-Kindergarten
Thank you to Mrs. Mazariegos for volunteering in my classroom on Wednesday! The kids and I had a lovely time! I would also like to thank you for all the crafts. The kids are going to have so much fun with those, and thank you to you and your husband for the bottled water. It is all very much appreciated!
This month our theme is All About Me, Health & Nutrition, and Apples. Our letters are Ii, Bb, and Ee. The numbers are 1, 2, and 3. The shape is circle and the color is red. We will learn about creation, Adam & Eve, and Noah obeying God. Fall is here! Yay! God bless!
There will be a Bible and Poem Test on Friday.
Hello Kindergarten Families!
We had a successful first week of school. The children are getting well acquainted with our routine. Please continue to encourage your child to take out their folder every morning on their own and place it where it belongs. Also, please continue to encourage your child to complete their homework as neatly as possible; this includes coloring. Friendly reminder: Tuesday is Picture Day, and all students must come dressed in their chapel uniform. Friday is a Minimum Day, and school will be out at 12 pm. Please still pack a snack for your child. We hope you all have a blessed week!
Thank you to David’s mom for coming in this week and being ready and willing to help out in the classroom.
This week, we have our first poem test on Tuesday. Our first Math test is on Friday, as well as our Bible verse test.
We have made it through the first week of school! This week is full of new adventures as we start our first week of reading groups. Keep an eye out for the sign-up sheet on the parent board outside the classroom. Families are encouraged to volunteer to come and read with students if they are able.
Tuesday is fall picture day. Students should come in their chapel clothes with their best picture-ready smile. 
We had a wonderful first full week of school! This week we have our first Language and Math tests.
Tuesday is Picture Day, so students need to wear their chapel uniform.
Friday is a minimum day.
The Christmas Play auditions are next week during school.
Have a blessed week.
We had a great first full week of school!
Thanks to those of you who got your homework turned in each day. I’m so proud of you all!
This week is very full, so make sure you check your homework packets for upcoming announcements. Tuesday is our fall picture day. Please remember to wear your chapel clothes.
Tuesday is also our first math test over addition and subtraction. Thursday will be our first history test over chapter 1. Remember to review your study guides, because you will not be able to use them on the test. Friday will be a language test over sentences, subjects and predicates, and end punctuation. It is also a minimum day, with dismissal at 12 pm. Remember to keep memorizing your “Pumpkin Poem” that will be recited on 10/2.
Thank you to those who turned in the permission slips and money for our Nov. 4th field trip. Money and permission slips are due by October. 1
Thursday, we have the Ch. 1 English test, and on Friday, our Bible memory and spelling tests.
Thank you to all my parents who signed up to the ClassDojo!
We will have a Science and history quiz as well as a Math test this week.
Parents, please join us this Friday at 9 AM in the chapel as 5th grade will present chapel flags and sign to the song “Aim High”.
Mrs. J is planning our first field trip and will need parents to submit their volunteer Driver Application form for the school year. Thanks in advance to all parents who are already approved drivers.
Thank you, Mrs. Rodriguez for donating emergency water bottles to our classroom!
Tests and quizzes this week:
Wednesday: Fundamentals of Math Quiz 1B
Friday: English 7 Ch. 1 Test
Picture Day is Tuesday; students need to wear their Chapel uniform.
Friday is a Minimum Day with school out at noon, and it is also ASB election day!
Literature 6 students are getting copies of “The Tale of Despereaux” for the first book report this week and need to read 20 pages every night (including weekends).
All permission slips and money for our field trip to the Western Science Center are due by Wednesday.
Have a wonderful week!
7th and 8th grades have a Bible Unit Test on Thursday.
Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 22, is Picture Day; students should wear the chapel uniform.
Please turn in your child’s field trip form and $12 by Wednesday, September 23.
The 7th grade book report has officially been assigned. Each child should read 20 pages of the assigned book per night.
There are no tests in Math 6 this week.  Students are encouraged to work on any correct and returns they have with their regular homework.  

Pre-Kindergarten

Proverbs 22:2
 

Kindergarten

Isaiah 53:6a-b
 

First Grade

Psalms 119:30
 

Second Grade

James 5:16a
 

Third Grade

Luke 2:40
 

Fourth Grade

2 Timothy 3:16-17
 

Fifth Grade

Hebrews 11:17
 

Sixth Grade

Deuteronomy 7:9
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Matthew 3:1-3

 

Pre-Kindergarten

Liliana Gonzalez
 

Kindergarten

Harper Briggs
 

First Grade

Kennedy McCann
 

Second Grade

Caleb Baldizon
 

Third Grade

Nakayla Mejia
 

Fourth Grade

Levi Quevedo
 

Fifth Grade

Nicholas Carr
 

Sixth Grade

Mila Beecher
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

Jesse Alvarez
 

 

September

 
22
Picture Day
 
 
25
Minimum Day
 
PTF Bake Sale
12:00 
 
 
29     
PTF Friend & Family Night
Game Night 6:30 pm
 
 
30     
School Spirit Day
Hawaiian Shirt Day
 

October

 
14
Middle School Field Trip
Western Science Center

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VCA Newsletter – The Good News September 14, 2026

 Valley Christian Academy

    THE GOOD NEWS

     September 14, 2026     VOL. 35, ISSUE 1

Valley Christian Academy

THE GOOD NEWS

Chili’s Lunches

Lunch starts today.  There are two ways to order.  Students may turn in cash or a check to their teacher in the morning, or lunches may be placed through the Square link or QR code. Lunch orders must be placed by 9:00 am daily.
ORDER LUNCH

 

Guitar Lessons

Lessons are available on Mondays 3:15 to 3:45 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 
 

Drop-In Extended Daycare

Before and after-school daycare is open from 6:00 am to 6:30 pm. The cost is $5 per hour or fraction thereof.  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. 
 
 

Picture Day

Students should wear chapel attire for Picture Day on September 22.  Information on how to order pictures has been sent home.  If you need another copy, please stop by the school office.
 

Coming soon…

Pre-Kindergarten
Thank you to all my parents who came to Back to School Night! It was great to see you all there! Also, thank you to all my parents for bringing in tissues and wipes! They are much appreciated and will be used.
We had a great two day first start to school! The kids are adjusting well and learning what they are supposed to do. I am really enjoying getting to know you parents and your children! It’s going to be a fabulous year! God bless!
Thank you parents for bringing in your child’s school supplies.
Bible Verse Test and Apple Tree Poem Test on Friday
Hello Kindergarten Families!
I am excited for our first official full week of school. This week a homework packet will be sent home in your child’s folder on Monday and will be due on Friday. Please continue to bring your child’s folder with them each day. We are encouraging our students to become more independent, so please remind them every morning at drop off to take out their own folder from their backpack. We hope you all have a blessed week!
Thank you to all my parents for bringing in all the tissues and wipes!
We have our first Bible test on Friday.
It’s the first full week of school! We are so excited to start opening our books and learn what God has for us!
Thank you, Parents, for bringing all the school supplies for your children.
We have our first spelling test and memory verse test on Friday.
It’s only been 2 days but we’re off to a great start. They are learning our routines and procedures for the class.
Thank you to all my parents who came to our Back to School Night. It was so nice to see so many of you here!
We have our first verse and spelling tests coming up this Friday, 9/18.
This week starts our first week of homework. Please look for the weekly homework sheet that will be sent home each Monday. The homework will then be turned in each day. I will also be sending home our first poem to memorize, ”Pumpkin Poem“, which will be recited on 10/2.
My wonderful parents who donated water, art supplies, wipes and tissues to our class. We had a great first week of 4th grade!
Friday Bible and Spelling List 1 tests
Please sign the homework slip each night. Please empty out the communication folder each night with work that is to stay at home. Our first novel will be read at home for the book report that will be October 30. I will send out the at home book report assignment on Wednesday, 9/30
Thank you to all the parents who came to Back to School Night. It was a pleasure meeting each of you. Special thanks to Mrs. Latap and Ms. Henderson for the special class donations. We Appreciate each of you for helping 5th grade off to a great start.
We wll have a Test on Bible and Spelling this Friday.
Our first week of school was awesome! The students presented their picture collages, we made oobleck, and we learned 5th grade procedures and expectatations for the year.
The 7th- and 8th-grade’s first book report will be assigned soon. Keep an eye out for the rubric; it will be sent soon.
Picture Day info was sent home last week. If you would like another form, please let me know. Picture Day is on the 22nd. 
I informed students about ASB last week. If your child would like to run for a position and has already informed me, they may begin campaigning this week. Elections are on the 25th, which is a minimum day. 
I also shared information about our upcoming field trip to the Western Science Center last week. Please let me know as soon as possible if you would like another form. Everything for that trip is due on the 23rd.
All the students did a great job for their first two days of math.  They were attentive and learned the procedures quickly.  We will be starting homework this week.  
Fundamentals of Math: Quiz 1A Thursday
I am so very excited for this school year! We will continue to learn the rhythms and routines of middle school this week as we dive more into our curriculum for each class. 6th grade is opening chapel this Friday. Parents are always welcome to join us at 9 am.
Information about picture day and our first field trip of the year went home last week. Additionally, ASB elections will be on September 25 if your student is interested in running for a position. May our first full week be blessed!

Pre-Kindergarten

Genesis 1:1b
 

Kindergarten

Psalm 24:1a
 

First Grade

Genesis 1:1
 

Second Grade

Isaiah 26:3
 

Third Grade

Deuteronomy 6:4
 

Fourth Grade

John 8:32
 

Fifth Grade

Romans 15:4
 

Sixth Grade

Ephesians 3:8-9
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

John 1:1-3

The first students of the week

will be awarded on 9-18-26.

 

Pre-Kindergarten

 
 

Kindergarten

 
 

First Grade

 
 

Second Grade

 
 

Third Grade

 
 

Fourth Grade

 
 

Fifth Grade

 
 

Sixth Grade

 
 

Seventh / Eighth Grade

 

 

September

 
 
22     
Picture Day
 
 
25
Minimum Day
School is out at noon
 
 
29     
PTF Friend & Family Night
Game Night 6:30 pm
 
 
30     
School Spirit Day
Hawaiian Shirt Day
 

 

 

 

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