Summer is right around the corner and we'd love for you to join us for a class or camp! We have a variety of opportunities for your students to explore their interests and learn new skills. With classes from sports to art to academic enrichment, you are sure to find something that they will enjoy! To check out all of our summer programs, please visit vcschools.org/camps

 

Volunteers are needed for the 2023-2024 Book and iPad Distribution at the high school. Complete your parent and student service hours before the school year even starts. Monday, August 7th, and Tuesday, August 8th. Please Contact Mrs. Bomgaars, if you're interested, at obomgaars@vcschools.org or 562-865-0281 x 240.

 

Please make sure you check your Parent Power School Account regarding your 10 hours of Family Service. These hours need to be completed on or before the last day of school. Any incomplete hours will be billed to your Auto Debit in June. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to servicehours@vcschools.org

 

Private Voice Lessons: Mr. Goedhart is again offering voice lessons on the VCHS campus during the summer months to any student wanting to prepare for college music scholarships, learn how to develop their musical skills, and improve their confidence in singing. Contact Mr. Goedhart at pgoedhart@vcschools.org or 562-865-0281 for more information.

 

Attention Graduates of 1987, 1988 and 1989. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 16! We will be having a combined class reunion! Contact Leslie VanWeerthuizen De Vries for more information at 562-400-0286 or email her at lesliejoy@verizon.net.

 

Attention graduating Class of 1973: You are cordially welcomed to attend, participate, and walk in our ceremony joining our 2023 graduating class as our honored 50th anniversary guests on Thursday, May 25. Please let other classmates know about this opportunity. Contact Gene Bras gbras@vcschools.org or Marlaina Goldine mgoldine@vcschools.org to RSVP or if you have any questions.

 

HARVEST FESTIVAL COMMITTEE 2023 is looking for volunteers to help with our upcoming annual Harvest Festival on 10/13. We’re in need of a co-chair and a donations chair. Training provided and service hours will be completed. For more information or if you’d like to sign up, please email harvest@vcschools.org.

 

Director Needed: VCHS Fall Play '23 - We are looking for someone to launch and direct a high school play for Fall 2023. If you are interested or know someone that is, please contact Chris Becher: cbecher@vcschools.org.

 

Job Openings: To see the full job description and apply, please visit www.vcschools.org and click on the Employment Opportunities tab. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Tracie Jones, hr@vcschools.org,

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• Donations are needed for the Ice Cream Sundae Bar following the 7th grade talent show, on May 23rd. If you would like to help, please use the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FAAAC23A1FD0-talent
• The 7th grade class has the privilege of providing treats following the 8th Grade Graduation to honor the graduating class and their families. We are in need of supplies. If you would like to help, use the following link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FAAAC23A1FD0-donations.
• We are also in need of monetary donations to purchase the treats. If you would like to make a monetary donation to help make it a special night, please send an envelope marked “8th Grade Graduation Reception” on it to the Middle School Office. We are also accepting Venmo donations @Jen-Oakes-2 with “8th Grade Graduation Reception” in the subject line.

• May 22 - Regular school day
• May 23 - 8th grade picnic at Liberty Park
• May 23 - 7th grade talent show
• May 24 - 8th grade graduation rehearsal 8:15 AM - 10:30 AM (Parents- please pick up at the middle school at 10:30 AM - 8th graders will be dismissed at this time.)
• May 24 - 8th grade graduation at VCHS Defender Stadium @ 7:00 PM (Graduates need to arrive by 6:30 PM).
• May 25 - Last day of school for 7th grade (out at 11:30 AM). *8th grade does not have school on this day.
• Additional information for all of these events has been sent home via email. Please contact your student(s) advisement teacher or the middle school office with any questions.

• May 26 - Open 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• May 29 - June 1 - Open 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• June 5 - July 25 - Open on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM - 1:00PM
• July 31 - Aug 3 - Open 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Aug 7 - Aug 10 - Open 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Aug 14 - Regular office hours resume (Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
• If you have any office needs outside of those hours please email us at vcmsoffice@vcschools.org. We will be checking our email regularly and will do our best to respond in a timely manner.

• VCHS Check-In Days - Monday OR Tuesday, 8/7 or 8/8 - you pick a day to come in for school photos, book order pick up, buy VC Swag at the Spirit Store, iPad pick up, and more! Monday, 4:00-8:00 PM, Tuesday, 9:00 AM -1:00 PM
• New Student Orientation Day - Monday, 8/14, 8:15-11:00 AM - Orientation Day for all 9th graders
• First Day of School - Tuesday, 8/15 will be the first full day of school for all students

 

 

 

Senior Parents - See your email for more details about the following events. This week at a glance:

• Monday, 5/22 - Senior Blessing at BellOne Christian Reformed Church
• Tuesday, 5/23 - Senior Snapshot at VCHS football field
• Thursday, 5/25 - Graduation rehearsal in the morning, graduation ceremony in the evening, Grad Night following the ceremony

 

Director Needed: VCHS Fall Play '23 - We are looking for someone to launch and direct a high school play for Fall 2023. If you are interested or know someone that is, please contact Chris Becher: cbecher@vcschools.org.

 

• The exam schedule is posted on the High School Student page in Canvas and at www.vcschools.org/hsresources
• Attendance during exam week: Please DO NOT schedule appointments between 8:00 AM-Noon during exam week. If your child is too sick to take exams, contact the Attendance Desk at 562-865-0281, ext. 227 or by emailing sdoornbos@vcschools.org.
• Students should arrive on campus before 8:30 AM, or between 10:00-10:30 AM (depending on their exam schedule). While on campus, students who are not taking exams will be required to be in a testing room or remain in the library for the duration of the testing period. If a student does not have an exam, he or she is not required to be on campus.
• VCHS students are not allowed to visit other campuses until 2:45 PM.
• The canteen will be open from 8:00-8:30 AM and 10:00-10:30 AM on Monday-Wednesday.
• Buses will run at regular times (8:00 AM drop off, 2:45 PM departure) on Monday-Wednesday.
• The library will be open until 2:30 PM, Monday-Wednesday.
• During the exam blocks (8:30-10:00 AM and 10:30 AM-12:00 PM) students may not enter or leave campus.
• Uniforms must be worn during finals or students will not be allowed to take final exams.
• There is no school for high school students on Thursday, 5/25 (even though there is a half day for elementary students and 7th graders).

 

The VCHS Commencement Ceremony will be held on Thursday, 5/25, 7:00 PM at Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos. Entrance is by ticket only. The ceremony will be livestreamed at VCHS Graduation Livestream Link - this link will become live twelve hours prior to the graduation ceremony.

 

Summer Classes for 8th - 12th graders brought to you by Epic Robotz: EPIC Robotz will be hosting a Summer computer aided design (CAD) class for students entering grades 8-12 next year. There will be three CAD classes using Solidworks software: Intro to CAD, for students with little to no CAD experience, CAD level 2, for students that have taken the intro course or already have experience with CAD and advanced CAD with CNC which will give students the opportunity to design and manufacture the parts they have designed using the CNC machines. Intro to CAD and CAD 2 are $175.00 for each session. Advanced CAD with CNC is $250.00. Students taking a summer CAD class will receive a $50 discount off of their fall robotics tuition. Please contact Valerie Jasper at vjasper@vcschools.org for any questions regarding the classes. Sign up at http://go.vcschools.org/techcamps Space is limited to 8 students per session, so sign up soon! Intro to CAD Monday, June 12- Thursday, June 15 2:00 - 5:00 PM CAD Level 2 Monday, June 19- Thursday, June 22 2:00 - 5:00 PM Advanced CAD with CNC June Monday 26-Thursday June 29 12:00 - 5:00 PM

 

EPIC Robotz will also be offering a summer media class. This class will cover photography, editing and storyboarding to create exciting videos for promotion or social media. The cost of this class is $175.00 and participants will receive a $50 discount towards their fall robotics tuition. The class will be every Tuesday and Thursday, July 11-Aug 1, 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. EPIC Media Class: July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, Aug 1 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

 

VCHS Summer Office Hours: Starting on the day after Memorial Day, the high school office will be open Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM for the entire summer. Please feel free to contact the high school office at 562-865-0281, ext. 226 or hsinfo@vcschools.org.

 

 

 

The VC Orchestra Concert will be Tuesday, 5/16 at 7:00 PM at Bell One CRC - 17603 Ardmore Ave, Bellflower. This will include 5th grade, 6th grade, middle school and high school orchestras.

 

Parent Service Hours to PRAY! All are welcome to come pray together for the school and our children at the last Moms in Prayer meetings of the school year-  this Wednesday (5/17) at 9:00 AM at VCES, and Monday (5/23) 8:30 AM at VCHS. Also feel free to sign up for next year, and receive updates on summer prayer times together by contacting Taelin at vcsprayer@gmail.com or Jane at 970-672-7698.

 

Please make sure you check your Parent Power School Account regarding your 10 hours of Family Service. These hours need to be completed on or before the last day of school. Any incomplete hours will be billed to your Auto Debit in June. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to servicehours@vcschools.org

 

Volunteers are needed for the 2023-2024 Book and iPad Distribution. Complete your parent and student service hours before the school year even starts. Monday, August 7th, and Tuesday, August 8th.  Please Contact Mrs. Bomgaars, if you're interested, at obomgaars@vcschools.org or 562-865-0281 x 240.

 

Summer is right around the corner and we'd love for you to join us for a class or camp! We have a variety of opportunities for your students to explore their interests and learn new skills. With classes from sports to art to academic enrichment, you are sure to find something that they will enjoy! To check out all of our summer programs, please visit vcschools.org/camps

 

Private Voice Lessons: Mr. Goedhart is again offering voice lessons on the VCHS campus during the summer months to any student wanting to prepare for college music scholarships, learn how to develop their musical skills, and improve their confidence in singing. Contact Mr. Goedhart at pgoedhart@vcschools.org or 562-865-0281 for more information.

 

Friends of the Dumont Slope: We will have our last Dumont Slope tending time for this school year: Saturday, May 20th, from 2:30-4:00. Please bring any garden tools you use to help tend our CA Native garden. A CA Native plant donation (Brita's Nursery, Seal Beach is a great source) would be gladly accepted, as we continue to build our Monarch Waystation and Slope butterfly habitat. See you there! Any questions? Rob Kamstra, 562-484-8546.

 

Attention Graduates of 1987, 1988 and 1989. Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 16! We will be having a combined class reunion! Contact Leslie VanWeerthuizen De Vries for more information at 562-400-0286 or email her at lesliejoy@verizon.net.

 

Attention graduating Class of 1973: You are cordially welcomed to attend, participate, and walk in our ceremony joining our 2023 graduating class as our honored 50th anniversary guests on Thursday, May 25. Please let other classmates know about this opportunity. Contact Gene Bras gbras@vcschools.org or Marlaina Goldine mgoldine@vcschools.org to RSVP or if you have any questions.

 

HARVEST FESTIVAL COMMITTEE 2023 is looking for volunteers to help with our upcoming annual Harvest Festival on 10/13. We’re in need of a co-chair and a donations chair. Training provided and service hours will be completed. For more information or if you’d like to sign up, please email harvest@vcschools.org.

 

Director Needed: VCHS Fall Play '23 - We are looking for someone to launch and direct a high school play for Fall 2023. If you are interested or know someone that is, please contact Chris Becher: cbecher@vcschools.org.

 

Job Openings: To see the full job description and apply, please visit www.vcschools.org and click on the Employment Opportunities tab. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Tracie Jones, hr@vcschools.org,

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• Donations are needed for the Ice Cream Sundae Bar following the 7th grade talent show, on May 23rd. If you would like to help, please use the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FAAAC23A1FD0-talent
• The 7th grade class has the privilege of providing treats following the 8th Grade Graduation to honor the graduating class and their families. We are in need of supplies. If you would like to help, use the following link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A094FAAAC23A1FD0-donations.
• We are also in need of monetary donations to purchase the treats. If you would like to make a monetary donation to help make it a special night, please send an envelope marked “8th Grade Graduation Reception” on it to the Middle School Office. We are also accepting Venmo donations @Jen-Oakes-2 with “8th Grade Graduation Reception” in the subject line.

• May 19 - All school day at Knott’s Berry Farm *Note that there is no school on this day for students who are not participating.
• May 23 - 8th grade picnic at Liberty Park
• May 23 - 7th grade talent show
• May 24 - 8th grade graduation rehearsal 8:15 AM - 10:30 AM (Parents- please pick up at the middle school at 10:30 AM - 8th graders will be dismissed at this time.)
• May 24 - 8th grade graduation at VCHS Defender Stadium @ 7:00 PM (Graduates need to arrive by 6:30 PM).
• May 25 - Last day of school for 7th grade (out at 11:30 AM). *8th grade does not have school on this day.
• Additional information for all of these events has been sent home via email. Please contact your student(s) advisement teacher or the middle school office with any questions.

 

8th Grade Parents - mark your calendars with these important dates for fall:

• VCHS Check-In Days - Monday OR Tuesday, 8/7 or 8/8 - you pick a day to come in for school photos, book order pick up, buy VC Swag at the Spirit Store, iPad pick up, and more!
• New Student Orientation Day - Monday, 8/14, 8:15-11:00 AM - Orientation Day for all 9th graders
• First Day of School - Tuesday, 8/15 will be the first full day of school for all students

 

 

 

 

Senior parents - weekly updates will be emailed every Wednesday until graduation. If you have any questions or may have missed the email this past weekend, please contact the high school office at hsinfo@vcschools.org This week at a glance:

 

Senior Parents - Grad Nite Picture Submission: Please upload 5-8 pictures of the graduating student using this link https://forms.gle/WPGwKNvDEH5FkeXW9 or send to Taelin at vcmultiage@gmail.com. Please submit pictures by this Wednesday, 5/17. This is separate from your Senior blessing poster, but it can be the same pictures if you want.  For any questions, please contact Kathie at 714-606-1743 or Taelin at vcmultiage@gmail.com

 

You are invited to the upcoming concerts: May 16 - The VC Orchestra Concert will be at 7:00 PM at Bell One CRC located at 17603 Ardmore Ave, Bellflower. This will feature 5th grade, 6th grade, middle school and high school orchestras.

 

Friends of the Dumont Slope: We will have our last Dumont Slope tending time for this school year: Saturday, May 20th, from 2:30-4:00. Please bring any garden tools you use to help tend our CA Native garden. A CA Native plant donation (Brita's Nursery, Seal Beach is a great source) would be gladly accepted, as we continue to build our Monarch Waystation and Slope butterfly habitat. See you there! Any questions? Rob Kamstra, 562-484-8546.

 

LOST AND FOUND - Check out the lost and found in the high school office! Your missing items are waiting to be reunited with you! Anything left during exam week will be packed up and brought to Affordable Treasures.

 

Attention Senior parents and students- Please check your email about Senior Blessing which will be held on Monday, 5/22 at 7:00 PM at Bell One CRC in Bellflower. Information about the picture collage is on the invitation. Any questions, please contact Karin Leffler 562-833-2312 or Gerriana Prins 562-755-2694.

 

Director Needed: VCHS Fall Play '23 - We are looking for someone to launch and direct a high school play for Fall 2023. If you are interested or know someone that is, please contact Chris Becher: cbecher@vcschools.org.

 

• The exam schedule is posted on the High School Student page in Canvas and at www.vcschools.org/hsresources
• Attendance during exam week: Please DO NOT schedule appointments between 8:00 AM-Noon during exam week. If your child is too sick to take exams, contact the Attendance Desk at 562-865-0281, ext. 227 or by emailing sdoornbos@vcschools.org.
• Students should arrive on campus before 8:30 AM, or between 10:00-10:30 AM (depending on their exam schedule). While on campus, students who are not taking exams will be required to be in a testing room or remain in the library for the duration of the testing period. If a student does not have an exam, he or she is not required to be on campus.
• VCHS students are not allowed to visit other campuses until 2:45 PM.
• The canteen will be open from 8:00-8:30 AM and 10:00-10:30 AM on Monday-Wednesday.
• Buses will run at regular times (8:00 AM drop off, 2:45 PM departure) on Monday-Wednesday.
• The library will be open until 2:30 PM, Monday-Wednesday.
• During the exam blocks (8:30-10:00 AM and 10:30 AM-12:00 PM) students may not enter or leave campus.
• Uniforms must be worn during finals or students will not be allowed to take final exams.
• There is no school for high school students on Thursday, 5/25 (even though there is a half day for elementary students and 7th graders).

 

 

 

 

The Trot for Technology Obstacle Course and Raffle Drawing will be held on Tuesday, May 9, during the school day for those who won that prize. Volunteers are needed for this event, service hours apply. Feel free to sign up for more than one spot. If you would like to volunteer, please use this SignUpGenius. We appreciate and thank our students and families for making this fundraiser such a success! Students raised over $55,000.00!

 

The VC Orchestra Concert will be Tuesday, 5/16 at 7:00 PM at Bell One CRC (17603 Ardmore Ave, Bellflower. This will include 5th grade, 6th grade, middle school and high school orchestras.

 

Sports Day - Hot Dog Lunch - A hot dog lunch will be available for grades TK – 6 on Sports Day, Tuesday, May 23.  The cost is $5.00 per lunch.  Lunch includes one hot dog, chips, juice, and fruit.  If you would like to order any extra hot dogs, please include an additional $2.00 per hot dog.  Payment can be made either by cash or a check made payable to VCES.  Please note:  Choice Lunch is NOT available on Sports Day.  Hot lunch will be served at the high school for grades 1 – 6.  TK and Kindergarten students will remain at the elementary campus to participate in Sports Day and eat lunch. Please fill out this Order Form if you would like to order a hot dog lunch for your child, and return it with your payment by Friday, May 12.  Sorry, no late orders will be accepted. 

 

Parent Service Hours: Volunteers are needed for Sports Day on Tuesday, 5/23, at the high school football field. Grades 1-6 will be competing in various track and field activities and could use your help running the events. Lunch is provided and service hours will be given to all volunteers. The day runs from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. If you would like to volunteer, please email Jon Slager at jslager@vcschools.org.

 

6th Grade Promotion on Wednesday, 5/24 - 1:00 - 1:40 PM: The Sixth Grade Blessing ceremony to celebrate the students that will be moving on to middle school will take place on the high school football field. 17700 Dumont Ave, Cerritos, CA 90703. 6th grade students will not have school on 5/25.

 

 

Webby Dance Company! Valley Christian After School Dance Class for grades TK-4th. Classes will be held on Thursdays, 3:00-3:45 PM, beginning 4/6 for 7 weeks. Registration and more information can be found here.

 

VCSRobotics is now accepting online registration for the Competitive (FIRST Lego League) and Robot Labs programs. Students who will be in 4th-8th grade in the fall are eligible to join. Online registration link: http://go.vcschools.org/vcsrobotics Mandatory tryouts for the competitive team will be held on Saturday, 5/13, from 9:00- 11:00 AM in the Valley Christian Middle School Chapel. Please bring the completed Student Interest Form to the tryouts. For more information, please contact Sharon Lee sharon@vcsrobotics.com

 

Summer Day Camp - Adventure Crew 2023: Register early for Summer Day Camp (Kindergarten - 8th grade). After May 22nd, the registration fee will increase to $75.00. Please use the link to register: home.vcschools.org/daycamp. Once you've paid for the registration, you will receive an email with a link to complete additional forms. Any questions, please reach out to the Daycare Director Rachel Robbins at 562-920-9902 ext.120 or rrobbins@vcschools.org.

 

Want to celebrate your child’s birthday with the high school Madrigals Choir?! Fill out the attached order form along with $20 and return it to the elementary school office to place a birthday gram order and have The Madrigals sing happy birthday to your student. Birthday grams also include a sweet treat and a goodie bag! Birthday grams will be delivered once a month to the elementary school campus. Please support the Madrigals.

 

Each student will receive a yearbook and will be sent home with students next week.

 

Pop Tabs: We are partnering with The Ronald McDonald House to help families in their time of need by collecting Pop Tabs. Students may bring in their pop tabs at any time.

 

LOST AND FOUND - Anything left in Lost and Found will be donated to Affordable Treasures 5/31. Please have your child check for any missing items. We have many jackets and other clothing items in our Lost and Found.

 

• 5/10 - 5th grade - Market Day 8:30-11:30 AM. Parents and friends are welcome to attend and shop. (on campus)
• 5/12 - TK/K - Pastries with Parents (on campus)
• 5/16 - Mrs. Davis’ Class - Columbia Memorial Space Center
• 5/18 - 4th grade - Inventor Wax Museum. Parents and friends are welcome to attend. (on campus)
• 5/19 - 1st grade - Bellflower Fire Museum
• 5/19 - 2nd grade - Poem Party 1:45-2:45 PM. Parents are welcome to attend. (on campus)
• 5/22 - 6th grade - Knott’s Berry Farm
• 5/23 - Sports Day - TK/K elementary campus, 1st-6th high school campus
• 5/24 - 5th grade - California Science Center
• 5/24 - TK/K - Kidz Town
• 5/24 - 6th grade - Sixth Grade Blessing ceremony, 1:00-1:40 PM on the high school football field.
• 5/25 - 5th grade - Sky Zone

 

 

Our next VCMS Preview Event is Thursday, May 11 at 9:00 AM. This is a great opportunity for your friends and family to tour our campus and learn more about what VCMS has to offer. Spread the word!

 

Donations are Needed for the 8th Grade Grad Dance - If anyone is interested in helping to sponsor the 8th Grade Graduation Dance with a monetary donation, you can make checks payable to VCMS and put graduation in the memo. You can also donate using Venmo (@Brandi-Kroeze). Please specify 8th Grade Grad Donation in the comments. Thanks so much for your support of this fun event for our graduates!

 

VCSRobotics is now accepting online registration for the Competitive (FIRST Lego League) and Robot Labs programs. Students who will be in 4th-8th grade in the fall are eligible to join. Online registration link: http://go.vcschools.org/vcsrobotics Mandatory tryouts for the competitive team will be held on Saturday, 5/13, from 9:00 - 11:00 AM in the Valley Christian Middle School Chapel. Please bring the completed Student Interest Form to the tryouts. For more information, please contact Sharon Lee sharon@vcsrobotics.com

 

 

• May 9 - The VCMS & VCHS Bands and Handbells will be performing at 700 PM at Bethany CRC in Bellflower.
• May 12 - The VCMS & VCHS Jazz Bands will perform at "Swingin' the Night Away" at 7:00 PM at the VCHS Legacy Chapel.
• May 16 - The VC Orchestra Concert will be at 7:00 PM at Bell One CRC located at 17603 Ardmore Ave, Bellflower. This will feature 5th grade, 6th grade, middle school and high school orchestras.
   
  Coming up at VCMS:
• May 12 - 8th grade field trip to Crystal Cove
• May 19 - All school day at Knott’s Berry Farm *Note that there is no school on this day for students who are not participating.
• May 23 - 8th grade picnic at Liberty Park
• May 23 - 7th grade talent show
• May 24 - 8th grade graduation rehearsal 8:15 AM - 10:30 AM (Parents- please pick up at the middle school at 10:30 AM - 8th graders will be dismissed at this time.)
• May 24 - 8th grade graduation at VCHS Defender Stadium @ 7:00 PM (Graduates need to arrive by 6:30 PM).
• May 25 - Last day of school for 7th grade (out at 11:30 AM). *8th grade does not have school on this day.
• Additional information for all of these events has been sent home via email. Please contact your student(s) advisement teacher or the middle school office with any questions.

 

 

 

 

Senior parents - weekly updates will be emailed every Wednesday until graduation. If you have any questions or may have missed the email this past weekend, please contact the high school office at hsinfo@vcschools.org. This week at a glance:

• Thursday, May 11 - Senior College Apparel Day
• Friday, May 12 - Senior Trip
• Monday, May 15 - Senior Ditch Day

 

Europe Trip Meeting - Monday, 5/8 at 6:15 PM in Mr. Rhodes’s Room (C31). This is the final parent meeting for the Europe Trip 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Rhodes at mrhodes@vcschools.org.

 

VCHS Orchestra Awards Night will be Monday, 5/8 at 7:00 PM in the Legacy Chapel on the high school campus. Click Here to sign up for tickets. Contact Sarah Connell for more information sconnell@vcschools.org

 

Parent Service Hours: Double Service hours! Junior Parents, since you'll have seniors next year, it's a VC tradition for junior parents to help with Grad Night. Thursday, 5/25, 8:15 - 9:45 PM, we need 6 parents to volunteer with student check-in after graduation. If interested, contact parents Kathie at (714) 606-1743 or Taelin at vcmultiage@gmail.com

 

• May 9 - The VCMS & VCHS Bands and Handbells will be performing at 700 PM at Bethany CRC in Bellflower.
• May 12 - The VCMS & VCHS Jazz Bands will perform at "Swingin' the Night Away" at 7:00 PM at the VCHS Legacy Chapel.
• May 16 - The VC Orchestra Concert will be at 7:00 PM at Bell One CRC located at 17603 Ardmore Ave, Bellflower. This will feature 5th grade, 6th grade, middle school and high school orchestras.

 

SENIOR TRIP - Friday, 5/12 is the Senior Trip to Catalina Island. For those Seniors that purchased tickets to attend, the Senior Class Council will be hosting a breakfast in the HS Chapel at 7:30 AM and then we will board the buses to head to Catalina Express port at 8:30 AM and return to VCHS at about 8:00 PM. Senior's student service hours must be complete in order to participate in the Senior Trip. If you have questions or would like to donate to the breakfast, please email aandersen@vcschools.org.

 

Lost and Found - If your student lost it, remind them to try to find it in the high school Lost and Found! The Lost and Found is overflowing! Items will be packed up and brought to Affordable Treasures during exam week.

 

Attention Senior parents and students- Please check your email about Senior Blessing which will be held on Monday, 5/22 at 7:00 PM at Bell One CRC in Bellflower. Information about the picture collage is on the invitation. Any questions, please contact Karin Leffler 562-833-2312 or Gerriana Prins 562-755-2694.

 

Director Needed: VCHS Fall Play '23 - We are looking for someone to launch and direct a high school play for Fall 2023. If you are interested or know someone that is, please contact Chris Becher: cbecher@vcschools.org.

 

• The exam schedule is posted on the High School Student page in Canvas and at www.vcschools.org/hsresources
• Attendance during exam week: Please DO NOT schedule appointments between 8:00 AM-Noon during exam week. If your child is too sick to take exams, contact the Attendance Desk at 562-865-0281, ext. 227 or by emailing sdoornbos@vcschools.org.
• Students should arrive on campus before 8:30 AM, or between 10:00-10:30 AM (depending on their exam schedule). While on campus, students who are not taking exams will be required to be in a testing room or remain in the library for the duration of the testing period. If a student does not have an exam, he or she is not required to be on campus.
• VCHS students are not allowed to visit other campuses until 2:45 PM.
• The canteen will be open from 8:00-8:30 AM and 10:00-10:30 AM on Monday-Wednesday.
• Buses will run at regular times (8:00 AM drop off, 2:45 PM departure) on Monday-Wednesday.
• The library will be open until 2:30 PM, Monday-Wednesday.
• During the exam blocks (8:30-10:00 AM and 10:30 AM-12:00 PM) students may not enter or leave campus.
• Uniforms must be worn during finals or students will not be allowed to take final exams.
• There is no school for high school students on Thursday, 5/25 (even though there is a half day for elementary students and 7th graders).

 

 

Bellflower Rotary Scholarship 2023 "Service Above Self" - The Bellflower Rotary Foundation is offering up to four scholarships of $1,000.00 each to deserving students graduating from high school this year. Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:

 

Biola University is hosting a 4-day Molecular Biology Summer Camp for grades 10th-12th. The cost is $225. Please visit the following link if you would like to register to attend. https://www.biola.edu/events/2023/molecular-biology-summer-camp

 

Summer School: Planning to do summer school to remediate a grade or get ahead? Please fill out the following google form to let your counselor know of your intent and get approved! https://forms.gle/BwzpEum9FLwdnZay5

 

 

 

For a schedule of upcoming athletic events at each campus, please refer to the campus-specific athletic calendars online at the athletics website: www.vcathletics.net

 

Affordable Treasures Thrift Store - Call our store 562-866-0060 or schedule a pick-up on our website affordabletreasuresthrift.org.

 

First Steps Christian Preschool has DIRECTOR, TEACHER, and AIDE positions available immediately. The applicants must have a passion for young children and love for the Lord. If interested and for more information, please contact Michele De Boer at lmdeboer90701@yahoo.com

 

Emmanuel Preschool is seeking a preschool teacher who is passionate about working with young children. This is an M-F year round position. Hours will vary from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Questions - contact Karrie at 562-531-8762 or karrie.garcia@erc.la

 

 

Summer is right around the corner and we'd love for you to join us for a class or camp! We have a variety of opportunities for your students to explore their interests and learn new skills. With classes from sports to art to academic enrichment, you are sure to find something that they will enjoy! To check out all of our summer programs, please visit vcschools.org/camps

 

• May 4 - the 5th and 6th grade bands will be performing in conjunction with the VCES Art Show. The 5th grade band will be performing in the Multi-purpose room at 7:00 PM. The 6th grade band will be performing in the Multi-purpose room at 7:30 PM.
• May 9 - The VCMS & VCHS Bands and Handbells will be performing at 7:00 PM at Bethany CRC in Bellflower.
• May 12 - The VCMS & VCHS Jazz Bands will perform at "Swingin' the Night Away" at 7:00 PM at the VCHS Legacy Chapel.
• May 16 - The VC Orchestra Concert at 7:00 PM at Bell One CRC (17603 Ardmore Ave, Bellflower. This will include 5th grade, 6th grade, middle school and high school orchestras.

 

Parent Service hours opportunity: The VCS Board of Directors would love your help setting up and/or cleaning up for the VCS Staff Appreciation Social - Saturday, 5/6 in the high school Legacy Chapel. Childcare (for staff children) help is also needed this evening on the elementary campus. Set up at the high school begins at 4:30 PM and clean up at 8:00 PM. Childcare drop-off begins at 5:30, so this shift should be 5:15 PM- Approx 8:15 PM. To volunteer, please contact Marlaina Goldine at MGoldine@vcschools.org

 

Parent Service hours opportunity: Volunteers are needed for Sports Day on Tuesday, 5/23 at the high school football field. Grades 1-6 will be competing in various track and field activities and could use your help running the events. Lunch is provided and service hours will be given to all volunteers. The day runs from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. If you would like to volunteer please email Jon Slager at jslager@vcschools.org.

 

The Habit Fundraiser - Monday, 5/8 from 4:00 - 8:00 PM - Please come out and support the Valley Christian Schools Music Department at the Habit Burger in Cerritos. Please show this flyer.

 

Band and Handbells Concert - Tuesday, 5/9, 7:00 PM - The middle school and high school bands and handbells will be presenting a concert at Bethany Christian Reformed Church, 17054 Bixby Ave, Bellflower. All are invited to attend!

 

ATTENTION GRADUATING CLASS OF 1973: You are cordially welcomed to attend, participate, and walk in our ceremony joining our 2023 graduating class as our honored 50th anniversary guests on Thursday, May 25. Please let other classmates know about this opportunity. Contact Gene Bras gbras@vcschools.org or Marlaina Goldine mgoldine@vcschools.org to RSVP or if you have any questions.

 

HARVEST FESTIVAL COMMITTEE 2023 is looking for volunteers to help with our upcoming annual Harvest Festival on 10/13. We’re in need of a co-chair and a donations chair. Training provided and service hours will be completed. For more information or if you’d like to sign up, please email harvest@vcschools.org.

 

Job Openings: To see the full job description and apply, please visit www.vcschools.org and click on the Employment Opportunities tab. If interested, please submit a cover letter and resume to Tracie Jones, hr@vcschools.org,

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• Live in Bellflower
• Attend Bellflower, Mayfair, Somerset, St Joseph, St John Bosco, or VCHS
• Will be attending a four-year college or university this fall.
• Completed applications are due by May 15, 2023. Applications are available at Mrs Doornbos' desk.

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