In This Issue

Monday January 16:
NO SCHOOL: MLK Jr. Day
Men's JV Basketball hosts International | 12:30pm
Men's Varsity Basketball hosts International | 2:00pm
 
Tuesday January 17:
MS Basketball Playoffs | TBA
Women's Varsity Basketball hosts Marin Academy | 5:30pm
 
Wednesday January 18:
Men's JV Basketball at Bentley | 4:00pm
Men's Varsity Basketball at Bentley | 5:30pm
Women's Varsity Basketball at Bentley | 7:00pm
 
Thursday January 19:
No Events

Friday January 20:
Kids Against Hunger
Career and Calling Event
Elementary School Father/Daughter Dance
 
Saturday January 21:
Men's JV Basketball at Redwood Christian | 3:30pm
Women's Varsity Basketball at Redwood Christian | 5:00pm
Men's Varsity Basketball at Redwood Christian | 7:30pm
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Looking Forward to 2017-2018
If you have not had a chance to read the communication that has been sent this week as we look forward to the 2017-2018 school year, please see below!


2017-2018 Re-enrollment
Online re-enrollment will begin on January 17. Check your email on Tuesday for your link to re-enroll! It will be crucial that both parents have created their accounts during the re-enrollment process. If you have any questions regarding your Veracross account, please contact Holly Johnson at hjohnson@valleychristianschools.org.

The Journey
Learn more about The Journey below!



Kids Against Hunger: Meal Packing Event | Friday, January 20  
It's time for our 3rd annual Kids Against Hunger Meal Packing Event!  Last year our K-12 students packed over 12,000 meals and we anticipate packing even more this year!  We will pack from 8:00-11:30am on Friday January 20.  We can't do this without you!  Volunteers are still needed for the coming Kids Against Hunger Packing Event. Please click here to sign up for one or both time slots

Save The Date | Golf Tournament
Valley Christian Athletics Golf Tournament, Dinner, and Fundraiser.   
Who: Open to all who enjoy laughing and having a great time
When: May 5, 2017
Where: Poppy Ridge Golf Course, Livermore
Time: Tee off at 1:00pm 
More information to come in the next two weeks.

Career and Calling Event | Friday, January 20
On Friday, January 20, the High School will be hosting a "Career and Calling" Event to help students explore different career options and learn how different professionals put their individual calling into action. Thank you for all the parents and community members who have volunteered to speak at this event!

Volleyball Coaching Opportunity
If you are a volleyball coach or have experience coaching volleyball, we have an opportunity for you! We are currently looking for a volleyball coach for our Middle School girls and boys teams.  If you are interested, contact Larry Lopez in the Athletic Department.  Our season begins the last week of January.
 
Teaching Series
We invite you to once again join Valley Christian teacher Saul Drevitch for a 4-week evening teaching series called, The United States of Race: Why Black History Matters.
 
Mr. Drevitch teaches American History, Contemporary Worldviews, and Senior Symposium and shares his passion for African American History and racial issues with students across the campus.  Classes will meet on Monday evenings January 30, February 6, February 20, February 27 from 7:00 - 8:30 in the Student Center.
  Topics will include:

*The Myths and Realities of African American History: Slave Trade to Civil Rights

* The Great Emancipator - Understanding Lincoln's Faith and Decisions and the Role of the Civil War in Black History
* Learning Through Controversies - Black & White Roots; Mass Incarceration; Race in the Church
* Where We've Come From, Where We Can Go, and How We Can Get There: Contending with The United States' Original Sin
Each week will be a stand alone class, so participants may attend any one or all classes without being at a loss for that evening.

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Please Note Change in School Calendar
February 20  No School | CREW Available on a pre-registration basis
 
After School Programs Winter/Spring Sessions
Lego Engineering | See flier here
Grades K-5 | Tuesdays beginning January 24
Register online at  www.play-well.org.

Kids Can Act   | Contact Janae Valci at jvalci@valleychristianschools.org
Ages 5-11 | Wednesdays January 4 - March 8
 
Spanish  | Contact Cheri Romero at cromero@valleychristianschools.org
Grades K-1 | Mondays January 1 - March 6
Grades 2-5 | Wednesdays January 4 - March 8
 
Pacific Chess Academy   | Contact pacificchessacademy@gmail.com
Thursdays January 19 - March 30
 
Soccer Shots   | Contact Monica or Mette at eastbaysoccershots.org | 925-305-8082
Ages 4-7 | Tuesdays beginning January 24
Register online at eastbay.ssreg.org.
 
Brown Bag Lunch with Mrs. Fitch
Let's begin the New Year together! Join Mrs. Fitch and other VCES families for a time to share and get to know one another. Choose a day from your child's grade level that works best for you and RSVP to jlopez@valleychristianschools.org or 925-560-6274. Hope to see you there from 12:30-1:30pm in Room 12. See dates below:
1st & 2nd : January 17 or 19 
3rd & 4th : January 24 or 26 
5th : January 31 or February 2 

Father/Daughter Dance | Friday, January 20
The annual Elementary Father/Daughter Dance is right around the corner and we can't wait! An evening of dancing, dessert and photo booth fun from 6-8pm will happen in the Student Center and is $25 per couple. 
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Sports Physicals
This is a reminder that in order to participate in athletics at Valley Christian, you must have a current physical on file with the Athletic Department.  The physical is good for one year from the date of visit.  Spring sports are beginning the first week of February.  If your student is planning to play a spring sport, please make arrangements with your student's doctor to have their physical completed.  Go to vcsathletics.com/forms/ and download the Sports Physical Form to bring to your doctor.
 
Calling all High School students! Do you love to swim? 
Are you interested in developing your stroke technique? Swimmers of all abilities are encouraged to join the Valley Christian High School Swim Team. Practices will be held after school starting February 6. Contact the Athletics Department or email Mrs. Weber at  aweber@valleychristianschools.org   ASAP to reserve your spot!
 
Chapel 
In Chapel next week we will continue our study on Labels. We will be praying for our students who struggle with feeling defeated, those who have felt  inferior, our Nation's transition to a new President, and easing tension and differences in our world. We will be paying a special tribute to MLK Jr. during this time. Please feel free to join us in this posture of prayer. 

Middle School Girls Volleyball and Middle School Boys Soccer Tryouts
We will have our Winter Season tryouts for middle school girls volleyball and boys soccer on January 23 and 24, 3:15-4:30pm.  Girls volleyball will meet in the gym and the boys soccer will meet on the soccer field.  Coach Sara Heise will lead our girls volleyball team and Coach Chris Young will lead our boys soccer team.  All middle school students are encouraged to tryout regardless of skill level.  More information regarding games and practices schedules will be given out to parents at the conclusion of tryouts.
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Upcoming Productions 
High School Play:  The Anatomy of Gray
Performances:  Friday, March 3 at 7pm and Saturday, March 4 at 2pm in the JSA
 
Spring Cabaret (Grades 3-12)
Select Scenes from Musical favorites such as Newsies, Into the Woods, Peter Pan, Annie and....Hamilton!  
Middle School and High School Audition Sign-ups:  Posted in front of H19 by Wednesday, Feb 8
Grades 3-5 Audition Sign-ups:  Posted in front of E14 by Wednesday, Feb 8
  Auditions for Middle School and High School:  Monday, March 6 in H17 from 3:15-5:15pm
Auditions for Grades 3-5: Wednesday, March 8 in E14 from 3:15-4:30pm
 
First Meeting:  Friday, March 10 3:15-4pm
Rehearsals:  Monday-Friday the two hours directly after school/schedule will vary depending on casting
Performances: Friday, May 5 at 7pm & Saturday, May 6 at 2pm
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