
The Weekly Update #4
September 10th, 2023

Week of October 30, 2023
Important Dates
-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)
Spooky Science Schedule
Our middle school students will be hosting our Annual Spooky Science event next Tuesday, October 31st. Each class, K-5, visits the field where middle school students share "spooky scientific" activities. The schedule is attached and parents are welcome to join us. (K-8)
Middle School iPad Distribution Day is November 1st!
In order to be assigned an iPad, each student/ family must complete the following two tasks.
1.) Read the Van Avery Prep iPad Handbook on Policy, Procedure and Information along with your student and complete the Google Form acknowledging that you have done so. Both the Handbook and Form can be found here.
2.) Obtain a case for the iPad.
*The case should include a bluetooth keyboard and provide sufficient protection of the fragile device.
*The iPads' specifics are as follows: iPad 9 with a 10.2 inch screen.
*There are many options available on Amazon for you to choose from.
Quarter One Parent Conferences
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.
Scholastic Book Fair: November 13th - November 17th
Announcements
Monday Night Parent Basketball will resume next Monday, November 6th, 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.
Garden Club Seeking Donations
-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.
Holiday Programs and Performances
Our annual shows will take place on Wednesday, December 20th.
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
Morning Drop-Off Location Changed
Morning drop-off has moved to the gymnasium. Please drop students off there between 6:30 - 7:30 a.m. After 7:30 a.m., students should be dropped at the gate closest to their classroom.
Eighth Grade Washington, D.C. Trip Info
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.