Office Hours
The main office is open daily from
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The office will be closed July 3rd and 4th
In This Issue
Meet and Greet
New Parent Orientation
Class Placement
Back-to-School Night Kickoff
Pancake Breakfast
Dates to Remember
1st Day School Supplies
Summer Camps and Summer Programs
Last Day of Summer Day Camp
Busing Information
Label Clothing
Athletes of the Month
Athletes of the Year
4th/5th Grade Music
4th grade will be on a music wheel and do not need to select an instrument.  All 5th grade will need to complete a Google form for instrument selection, click here for the form .  This form will also be emailed to you.  For information on 5th grade music click here. For information on 4th grade music wheel  click here.
Kinder and 5th Grade Grad Pictures
The VCE graduation ceremony photos are online and ready to view. Click here to view the desired gallery and order photos. 
password:  "vce17"
Back to School Shopping - Dress Code 
Now is the time to go over the dress code for the 2017-18 school year. Please click here for the dress code before you do your shopping.
Choicelunch
VCES will continue offering a lunch program called Choicelunch!
Click here for more information about this lunch program. 
Click here for a "Sample Menu".
Jump/Slide for India Fundraiser
Thank you for all your donations! We raisied over $1,100 for Grace School in India.
Elementary Calendar
If you need the date of a field trip, concert, or other event, please see the Elementary Event Calendar. Or if you prefer, you can also subscribe to the Elementary calendar to add events to your smartphone or computer.
Medications in the Office
If you need to have medication on file for your student, please fill out a  medication consent form  and return it to the office at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 10th.
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July 2017 Issue
Rootbeer Floats For Families New to VCES
Drop by the Leigh campus on  Thursday, July 20th  from 5:30-6:30 to meet other families new to VCES and enjoy rootbeer floats. Bring the whole family and we hope to see you there!
New Parent Orientation-Adults Only!
All parents new to Valley Christian Schools (K-12) are invited to attend an orientation meeting on Thur s day, August 3rd .  This informational evening will be held at 7:00 p.m. in the main gym on the Skyway campus (100 Skyway Drive).  This is an adults only event, please plan to leave your child at home since no childcare will be available. In addition to presentations and introductions by K-12 VCS administrators, there will be break-out sessions for the individual campuses.  We urge all new parents to attend this informative event, as it is a great opportunity to learn more about Valley Christian Schools and to meet our administrative team.  After the break-out sessions, we invite you to visit with us and stop by the tables representing various areas of our school. Food trucks will be serving complimentary dinner from 5:00-7:00 pm.  Tours of the Skyway campus will also be offered!
Class Placement
Class placement will be available Wednesday, August 2nd! Please call the elementary office at 408-559-4400 between the hours of 8am-4pm starting on August 2nd for placement. 
Back-to-School Night Kickoff
back_to_school_banner.jpgYou won't want to miss our Elementary Back-to-School Night on Thursday, August 10th to begin our new school year. You will meet your child's teachers and they will go over their expectations for the year.  This is also a great time to meet fellow classmates! We will have Warrior Wear available for purchase and PTPF information and volunteer sign-ups. Please note the times that apply to your family and that's the time to meet at the flagpoles prior to going to the classroom. Food trucks will be available on campus for purchasing dinner that evening.
  • 5:30 p.m. - Fourth and Fifth Grade
  • 6:15 p.m. - Kindergarten and First Grade
  • 7:00 p.m. - Second and Third Grade
Save the Date-Pancake Breakfast
Join us for our 6th annual complementary breakfast on Saturday, September 9th.  Details and R.S.V.P. information will be coming soon!
Dates to Remember
July - First Tuition Payment Due
July 17 - Look for the Summer Mailer with Information for the
Upcoming School Year
July 20 - K-5 New Family Meet and Greet (Leigh Campus)
August 2 - Call Office for Class Placement
August 3 - K-12 New Parent Orientation (Skyway Campus)
August 10 - Back-to-School Night
August 14 - 1st day of School
September 4 - Labor Day No School and No Extended Care
September 9 thru 15 - Fall Scholastic Book Fair
September 9- Pancake Breakfast
September 27 - Fall Picture Day
September 29 - Jog-A-Thon
October 14 - Open House (Prospective Families)
October 20 - No School - Teacher In Service Day
October 23 - No School - Staff Retreat
1st Day School Supplies
I f you are entering 2-5 grade and you pre-ordered your supplies, kits will be available at Back-to-School Night!  If you are kinder, first grade, or haven't pre-ordered your supplies   Click here for the 2017-18 supply list!
Summer Day Camp and Summer Opportunities 
 
Summer Opportunities Available In Our Award-Winning Academic, Arts, And Athletic Programs! View our K-12 Summer Camp and Summer School Offerings by clicking here.
Summer Day Camp
Summer Day Camp is full!  The last week of summer day camp will be the week of July 31st.  Thank you for your support.
Busing Information
Don't wait!  Register now for busing for the upcoming school year!  Sign-ups are on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Click here to sign-up today!
Label Clothing for the Upcoming School Year
Please label all of your child's jackets and lunchboxes with their  first  and  last  name.  We take thousands of dollars worth of lost items to charity organizations each year.  If your child's item has a name on it, it is much more likely that it will find its way back.
May Athletes of the Month 
Kindergarten Girl: Kaitlyn Bowers
Kindergarten Boy: Jonathan Theus-O'Connell  
1st Grade Girl: Claire Pospishek
1st Grade Boy: Trevor Smith  
2nd Grade Girl: Penelope Griffin
2nd Grade Boy: Caleb Vartanian  
3rd Grade Girl: Annika Johnston
3rd Grade Boy: Austin Lord  
4th Grade Girl: Ajea Bruce
4th Grade Boy: Wyatt Borgman  
5th Grade Girl: Charlotte Cookman
5th Grade Boy: Adam Fulton
Athletes of the Year 2017-16
Kinder Girl: Mia Scilingo
Kinder Boy: Jordan Guven
1st Grade Girl: Mia Bonner
1st Grade Boy: Quynton Phan 
2nd Grade Girl: Annie Roush
2nd Grade Boy: Kelan Cunningham 
3rd Grade Girl: Hannah Morioka
3rd Grade Boy: Brayden Merza 
4th Grade Girl: Vanessa Whitmill
4th Grade Boy: Brennen Jowers 
5th Grade Girl: Taylor Oden
5th Grade Boy: Noah Coughran
Sincerely,  

VCES Chimes Staff
Valley Christian Elementary School