No School on Monday
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The office, school and Club House will be closed next Monday, February 17 in celebration of Presidents' Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
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Valentine's Day
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Friday is Valentine's Day Classroom parties begin at
1:45 p.m. Please remember that only those who are volunteering are allowed in the classrooms.
Thursday is Spirit Day Let's add a little red to our Spirit Day this Thursday to help celebrate Valentine's Day.
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Fifth Grade Charity Fundraiser
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On Tuesday after school, the fifth graders will host a bake sale to raise money for the Make-a-Wish Foundation, which grants wishes to terminally ill children. All items will sell for $1. The students sold their baked goods after church on Sunday and raised more than $220. Good job fifth grade! 
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Pancake Breakfast Fun
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Thanks to everyone who turned out on Thursday for the Pancake Breakfast to celebrate our successful Read-a-Thon! A special thank you to the teachers for serving up a delicious meal.
 
 
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Preschool Corner
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Save the Date! Preschool families are invited to the mother-daughter event on April 26. Read article for more information.
Blossoms Love to Play Outside  
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Fellowship Night
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Everyone is invited to join the basketball team for dinner at West Hills Pizza on Friday, February 21 to celebrate a great season!
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Father-Daughter Dance
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Invitations were sent home on Friday for the dance, which is coming up on Saturday, March 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in Founders Hall. Please return your RSVP card and check as soon as possible.
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Mother-Daughter Event
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Save the Date: Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Shepherd is hosting a Mother-Daughter day at Make Meaning.
Come to this fun craft shop with your daughter(s) and make soap, ceramics, jewelry and candles. This event is open to preschool through sixth grade. More details to come.
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3-4 Field Trips
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Third and Fourth grades enjoyed two wonderful field trips last week. The first was to the Stage Coach Museum where students participated in an 1890s classroom and panned for gold. The second trip was to the Getty Center where everyone enjoyed the beautiful garden and took an in-depth look at several pieces of art.
 
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Donation List - Items Needed
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PTF is looking for the following items to use in gift baskets for the March 22 Silent Auction:
- Baskets/containers/cloth bags, duffel bags and backpacks to hold the items
- Basket filler material
- Tickets to events and entertainment
- Picture frames
- Jewelry
- Small gift items
- Gift cards
Thank you for your support! If you have questions or can volunteer to help, contact Kjrste Hillig.
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Students Study Abe Lincoln Together
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The fifth graders are reading about Abraham Lincoln's life and the first and second graders are writing about what they have learned about President Lincoln. The students shared their knowledge with each other.
 
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Basketball Win
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 Congratulations to our Boys' basketball team for their win against West Valley Christian on Friday!
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eScrip Valentine Restaurant Night
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Make sure your credit cards are registered at eScrip so SOV can receive a portion of your restaurant purchases. Here are some of the local restaurants that will contribute to our school when you dine and use your credit card:
Los Toros in Chatsworth
Topz Burger in Warner Center
Vino Wine Room in Encino
Chablis Food and Wine in Tarzana
Casa Escobar in Westlake Village
Bellini Osteria in Westlake Village
Search their website for more options and to sign up!
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This Week at SOV
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4 p.m. Basketball Game at SOV (v. St. Paul)
Tuesday, February 11
2:45 p.m. Fifth-grade bake sale to support Make-a-Wish
7 p.m. School Board Meeting
Wednesday, February 12
8:30 a.m. Chapel
4:45 - 6 p.m. Girl Scout Meeting
7 - 8:30 p.m. Confirmation Class
Thursday, February 13
Recycling and Compost Collection at Drop-off
Valentine Spirit Day
Friday, February 14
1:45 p.m. TK-6th Grade Valentine's Parties
7:45 a.m. Drama Rehearsal
Monday, February 17
School/Office/Club House closed for President's Holiday
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