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