The Trot for Technology student prizes will be sent home with students today. The obstacle course prize will be held on Thursday, May 4, 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. Students who ran the most laps in each grade level will enjoy a pizza lunch in the multipurpose room on May 4. We appreciate and thank our students and families for making this fundraiser such a success! Students raised over $55,000.00!

 

The Art Show & Ice Cream Social on Thursday, 5/4, 6:00 ‐ 8:00 PM. This is a fun night for friends and family to come and see our children's artwork displayed at the elementary school campus, enjoy Kona Ice, and meet our great staff. We look forward to seeing you! All donations support our Art program.

 

The 5th and 6th grade bands will be performing in conjunction with the VCES Art Show on Thursday, 5/4. 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.

 

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: 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, May 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.

 

 

Unleash your imagination with Engineering K'NEX! A three-week after-school science club for grades K-5th. Classes will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00-4:00 PM. Information and registration can be found here.

 

Coding Class: Do you want your child to learn how to code? Come check out the beginner courses for newbie coders and experienced coders. Easy, convenient, and your child will learn a valuable skill set. Limited space! Book today! Registration and info are found here https://www.thecoderschool.com/locations/cerritos/#events

 

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.

 

MAPS Testing for students in grades K-6th will continue until 5/5. Testing will be at various times throughout the day depending on the classroom schedule. Please make sure your student gets a good night's rest, eats breakfast, and arrives at school on time.

 

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 and help them get to Orlando this spring!

 

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.

 

Important dates this month:

• 5/4 - VCES Art Show 6:00-8:00 PM (on campus)
• 5/5 - 2nd grade - California Science Center
• 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 at the high school football field.
• 5/25 - 5th grade - Sky Zone

 

VCHS Handbell Auditions for the 2023-2024 school year are now open! Students currently in grades 8-11 are welcome to audition. Auditions require a video submission along with completion of an audition form. The last day to submit your audition form is Monday, May 1. Email Mrs. Struiksma with questions at lstruiksma@vcschools.org. Handbell audition link: VCHS Handbell Auditions 2023-2024

 

8th Grade Graduation ticket request forms are due in the VCMS office today, Monday, May 1st. The forms were emailed to 8th grade families on 4/5. Please contact the MS office if you have any questions.

 

Knott's Berry Farm ticket orders are due today, Monday, May 1. Please make checks payable to VCMS and note 'Knott's' in the memo. If you are paying by cash, please send the exact amount. Ticket orders and payment must be turned into the VCMS Office no later than Monday, May 1, 2023.

 

8th Grade Graduation Dance invitations have been mailed out to the 8th grade students! Student RSVP and payments are due by May 3rd. Please contact Brandi Kroeze at Drkroeze@gmail.com with any questions you may have.

 

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!

 

7th Grade students are continuing their "Earth Days" Field Trips! The final field trip will be on Friday, May 5. They will either be visiting Eaton Canyon in Pasadena for a hike, Seal Beach for a clean-up, or the LA County Sanitation District for a tour of their water treatment facility. If you would like to chaperone, please contact your students' advisement teacher.

 

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!

 

• 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.
   
  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
   
  Coming up at VCMS:
  • May 1 - 8th grade graduation ticket requests are due
  • May 1 - Knott’s Berry Farm ticket orders/payment due
  • May 3 - 8th grade grad dance form/payment due
  • May 5 - 7th grade ‘Earth Days’ field trips
  • May 9 - MS/HS Bands and MS/HS Hand Bells concert at Bethany CRC at 7:00 PM
  • May 12 - 8th grade field trip to Crystal Cove
  • May 12 - MS/HS Jazz Bands ‘Swinging The Night Away’ concert at VCHS Legacy Chapel
  • May 16 - VC Orchestra Night at 7:00 PM at Bell One CRC
  • May 19 - All school day at Knott’s Berry Farm *Note that there is no school 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.

 

 

 

 

VCHS Handbell Auditions for the 2023-2024 school year are now open! Students currently in grades 8-11 are welcome to audition. Auditions require a video submission along with completion of an audition form. The last day to submit your audition form is Monday, May 1. Email Mrs. Struiksma with questions at lstruiksma@vcschools.org. Handbell audition link: VCHS Handbell Auditions 2023-2024

 

Scholastic Arts Society Meeting - tonight (5/1), 7:00 PM in the Verhoeven College and Career Center located in the high school office building. Anyone interested in being part of this parent team that supports the VCHS National Honors Society is welcome to attend.

 

Join us this Thursday night, 5/4, at 6:30 PM in the football stadium to watch the junior girls take on the senior girls in a game of flag football!

 

Senior Parents - Reminder from the Grad Night Planning Team! An email was sent out on April 25 asking for your assistance. If you are willing to donate, please remember donations are due on Friday, May 5. Thank you!

 

The High School Handbells will be playing as part of the worship service at First Christian Reformed Church of Artesia on Sunday, 5/7. The worship service is at 9:30 AM. The church is located at 18411 Alburtis Ave, Artesia. All are welcome to attend!

 

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.

 

• 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. 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. The cost of this trip is $80 and will cover the cost of the breakfast and boat ride. Senior's student service hours must be complete in order to participate in the Senior Trip. If you have any questions or would like to donate to the breakfast, please email aandersen@vcschools.org.

 

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.

 

Counselor's Corner: On Campus College Visit: Mon. 5/1 Cal Baptist University 11:50-12:15 PM

 

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.

 

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