The Weekly Update #4

November

-Tuesday, October 31st: Spooky Science and Annual Family Pumpkin Showcase

-November 1-17th: Holiday Food Drive House Challenge (more info to follow)

-Thursday, November 2nd: Sixth Grade field trip to San Diego Old Town and Balboa Park

-Friday, November 3rd: Last Day of First Quarter

-Wednesday, November 8th: No School, Teacher In-Service

-Thursday, November 9th: Parent - Teacher Conferences

-Friday, November 10th: Veterans Day Observed, No School

-Monday, November 13-Friday, November 17th: Scholastic Book Fair on campus (in the gym)

-Wednesday, November 15th: Fourth Grade Field Trip

-Thursday, November 16th: Third Grade Field Trip

-Friday, November 17th: Middle School & Family Corn Hole Tournament (more info to follow)

December

Friday, December 1st: Tree Trimming and Holiday/Winter PJs

Friday, December 15th: American Girl Holiday Party

Monday, December 18-Wednesday, December 19th: Holiday Spirit Week

Tuesday, December 19th: Holiday Programs This is a change of date.

Winter Break: December 21 - January 9, 2024

My staff and I are making concerted efforts to enhance communication between the school and parent community. Recognizing the paramount importance of timely and transparent updates, we are dedicated to ensuring that you are well-informed about all the latest happenings at our school.

First, you can count on this weekly newsletter with timely information and important upcoming events. Next, you should be receiving a monthly grade-level newsletter from your teacher. Additionally, you may find it much easier to use the Monthly Calendar on the Van Avery Prep website. Lastly, we will use text messaging to communicate immediate relevant information or announcements.

It is sometimes difficult to strike a balance between too much and not enough information. However, we are committed to maintain open and timely communication with you. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any feedback regarding our communication efforts.

Please drop students off at the gymnasium between 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. After 7:30 a.m., students should be dropped at the gate closest to their classroom. Pick-up after 4:30 p.m. will also be in the GYMNASIUM.

Please stop by the lost and found bin in the lunch area and pick-up any personal items that may have been left around campus. ALL ITEMS LEFT AFTER CONFERENCES WILL BE DONATED TO A LOCAL CHARITY.

Parent conferences will be held on Thursday, November 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The teachers will break for lunch from 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Kindergarten through fifth grade teachers will send out sign-ups for conferences. Middle school families may come any time during conference hours. The homeroom teachers will have report cards and then you can visit any or all teachers then.

Our annual shows will take place on Tuesday, December 19th.

8:00 a.m.: Middle School

9:00 a.m.: Fifth Grade

10:00 a.m.: Fourth Grade

11:00 a.m.: Third Grade

12:00 p.m.: Second Grade

2:00 p.m.: Kindergarten

3:00 p.m.: First Grade

Monday Night Parent Basketball will resume next Monday, November 13th, at 6:00 p.m. Parents are invited for some friendly games in our gymnasium. Reach out to Mr. Josiah for more details (josiah@vapeagles.com)

NFL Flag Football League (K-5): We are still accepting registration for players and need parent coaches. Stop by the office for information.

-Empty and clean 2 liter soda bottles with lids

-Empty and clean plastic milk or juice containers that have built-in handles

-Empty and unbroken planting pots: nursery style, terra cotta, plain, pretty, or anything you have that you aren't using.

*If anyone is a wood worker or interested in donating a bench in your family's name, we are looking for at least three long, sturdy benches.

Please contact Miss Dolly at missdolly@vapeagles.com or 951-234-1940.

The faculty directory is up-to-date on our website.

Our eighth grade will be traveling to Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. in April. For more information please visit Worldstrides for more details. Our trip ID# is: 207925.