West Valley Christian  Elementary Weekly News
October 30, 2015
In This Issue
Classroom Newsletters
at a Glance!
 






Quick Links
Soles 4 Souls is a global social enterprise committed to fighting the devastating impact of poverty by collecting and distributing shoes and clothing here and abroad. 

Please use our school code: 
SS-S2S-BNV-NLP-Q5K
Mrs. Mak's 
K Class

Miss Kammeraad's 
K Class


Mrs. Allwardt's 
1st Grade Class

Mrs. Chavez's 
2nd Grade Class



Mrs. Stalboerger's 
3rd Grade Class

Mrs. Hoevel's 
4th Grade Class

Click Practice Activities
Miss Whitis's 
5th Grade Class

Links to come!




Thank you to those who participated in our PTO meeting last Monday night - especially our teachers!  We truly appreciate your support!  Our next PTO meeting will be the Monday AFTER Thanksgiving break - ("Cyber") Monday, November 30th at 7pm in the church lobby.

Our next restaurant fundraiser is Thursday,  November 12th from4pm - 9pm at CHICK FIL-A in Northridge!  Flyer coming soon!  Your support makes it possible for us to continue to provide items for you student's classroom, athletic supplies, etc. Thank you for participating!  Please see the link for the flyer.  Remember - you must bring the flyer for WVCS to get the fundraising dollars.


See's Candy!!!  See's Candy order forms and money are due this week!  All the profit goes back into your student's classroom and the school!  Thank you for your participation!


Our annual Holiday Boutique is just around the corner!  November 14th from 9am to 1pm in our gym!  If you know anyone who would like to be a vendor in this event, please have them contact Lori Wilson.  It's not too late for more vendors.  We will need LOTS of volunteers for this fundraiser - bake sale items and book donations.  Please bring all book donations to the school office.  
Prizes given for the classes that have the most visitors to our Holiday Boutique:  1st place prize - Pizza party and cupcakes!  2nd place price - Ice cream party!  Go students!  Be on the look out for a Sign Up Genius and commit to serving!  See link for more information.


Box Tops for Education!  Please remember, WVCS collects Box Tops!  PLEASE bring them to the school office.  It's a great way to participate in year-round fundraising and help our school!
 

If you want to learn more about PTO and how to get involved, read more or contact Lori Wilson at lori.wilson@qmadix.com.


Class Highlight of the Week
3rd Grade Enjoys Native American Culture! 
3rd grade concluded their study on Native American history with a visit to the Chumash Indian Museum in Westlake Village. We learned about the Chumashs' resourcefulness, way of life, and culture as we listened to their history, played their games, hiked to their village, and learned a Chumash song.  The parents and children had a lot of fun learning about this beautiful culture!

    


Character Counts at WVCS! 
Our October Character trait is...JOY!

Next Wednesday in chapel, we will award the students who have displayed the characteristic of JOY!

Important Reminders!
Be a host family to a WVCS Korean student this January!

WVCS will be hosting Korean students visiting America for the first time in their lives. Consider hosting one or two students in January. The Korean students stay with our school and/or church families to experience American culture. This is a unique and fulfilling opportunity for our school and church families and the visiting students. The Korean students are in grades of upper elementary through middle school age. 

This is our third year hosting Korean students at West Valley Christian School. Please help us continue promoting this program by becoming a host family. We are currently in need of four (4) new host families. Below is general information regarding the student's visit. 
  • Students arrive in the afternoon @WVCS on Monday, January 4th
  • Students depart from WVCS on Thursday, January 28th
  • Students attend WVCS Monday through Friday
  • Global Education Company picks up the Korean students every Saturday for an all day field trip
  • Students spend Sundays with their host families
This wonderful opportunity does consider the resources of the host family and gives each family a stipend of $800 for each student placed in a home.

Prayerfully consider opening your home to a Korean student this January. Please call or email Maggie Rojas at 818.884-4710 ext. 226 or mrojas@westvalleychristianschool.com if you would like to be considered or for more information about becoming a host family!


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Upcoming Events!




We will honor our Veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 8:10 a.m. Please join us for a special celebration of those who served or are currently serving our great nation. 

All Veterans are encouraged to come. Please email your child's teacher to let her know if you know a Veteran that can come to chapel!

Students will be performing so don't forget your cameras! Everyone should wear red, white, or blue polos and uniform bottoms. Patriotic accessories are strongly encouraged!

Wednesday, November 11th there will be no school to honor our Veterans. 

Thanksgiving Break is just around the corner! November 23-27 there will be no school! 


Falcon Sports!
Softball 
News:
Next week we have our last season game on Tuesday, 
Nov. 3rd versus St. Paul's at 3:00pm. The game will be played at V.C.A.A over on 6290 White Oak Ave. Encino, CA 91416. We plan on leaving at 2:10, so if you are able to help drive, please let me know. 

Football News:
Next week we have our last season game on Wednesday, Nov. 4th HOME versus Valley Pres at 3:00pm. Come out and support your Falcons!

Thank you,
Mr. Josh Bloomfield
Athletic Director


Drama News from Mrs. Lampechkun!
Mrs. Lampechkun and the kids have been busy practicing patriotic songs and dances to celebrate our upcoming veterans in chapel on Nov. 4th @ 8:10 a.m.! You don't want to miss it!



The Grinch Who Stole Christmas Production!
 
The 3rd-8th grade Christmas show is in rehearsals (Mondays 3:30-5:00).  
Lines:  All lines need to be memorized by November 16th.
Show Date:   Thursday, December 10th



Student Council (STUCO) Announcements!
Student Leadership 
Council 
Elementary
 
What a magical Fairytale Day we had! The children looked magical in their costumes today. Pictures on their way!
  


IXL Math and Language!
Be on the look out for a separate email announcing the IXL Top Performers! Awards will be presented in chapel on Nov. 4th.

Calendar of Events

Oct 31   - WVC Church Harvest Festival! Huge                          event with silent auctions, gift baskets,                       and lots of candy.
Nov 4    - Veteran's Day chapel program! Please                       invite all the veterans that you know!
Nov 6    - Pep rally @ 2:10! Wear blue and white!!!
Nov 11  - NO SCHOOL! Veteran's Day
Nov 12  - Fundraiser @ Chick-Fil-a
Nov 14  - Christmas boutique @ 9:00 AM
Nov 23-27-Thanksgiving break
West Valley Christian School ~ 22450 Sherman Way West Hills 91307 ~ 818-884-4710 office