Dates at a Glance
Monday 9/5—No School–Labor Day Weekend!
Tuesday 9/6—Miss Kristen’s Back to School Night 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday 9/7—Miss Malika’s Back to School Night 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 9/8—Picture Day for all students (print order form here)
Thursday 9/8—Onsite fingerprinting 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday 9/13—VCS Board Meeting 6:00 p.m.
Friday 9/16—Informal Family Gathering (see below for details)
PA Announcements
Thank you to all the parents that showed up to our first PA meeting! It was a great turn out and we are excited for our growing community and the school year ahead.
IMPORTANT DATES:
September 8th-
· On-site fingerprinting will take place at VCS from 3-5pm. All parents/guardians that wish to volunteer in the classroom or for field trips MUST be fingerprinted. Cost is $57 and they are accepting cash, check or card.
· Picture Day for all students. Make-ups will be September 15th.
September 15th-
A call to all VCS families! Whether you are a brand-new family, joined during covid, or a seasoned family, please join us for an informal park meet up. Friday-September 16th, 5-7pm Galvin Park-Santa Rosa No need to RSVP. Bring the whole family, something to drink and your own cup. Pizza will be provided for all! We are looking forward to building community with you!
October 21st-
Our first school festival is upon us! The hoe down is back and scheduled for Friday, October 21st. More details to come. If you would like to be part of planning and executing this fun festival, please come to October’s PA meeting on October 5th at 8:45am.
Yearbooks
Order before September 30th to get 10% off!
Regular price: $20
https://www.treering.com/validate?PassCode=1014724174042747
Reminders!
Please make sure personal toys, stuffed animals, etc. stay home.
Mornings are very busy times for our teachers. Unless you have scheduled a meeting, please try to leave this time free for them to prep for the day.
Phone number clarification—When you need to reach VCS our direct line is (707) 524-2848. However, if we are calling you, the number you will see is (707) 522-3320. This is the phone number for NWP as our line is connected to their system.
Please make sure you communicate directly with the office (not just your child’s teacher) when your child will be absent.
Local Non-Profit, A Theater For Children, Stages Musical Moana JR!
Treat your family to a lively child-centered performance of Moana JR, a musical based on the 2016 Disney animated movie Moana.
This vibrant show features beautiful costuming, energetic performances by talented young actors, the uplifting and evocative music of Disney’s classic Moana animated movie, and an exciting collaboration with young dancers from “Auntie” Vao Paoleti’s Taimalietane Polynesian Dance Studio.
Be sure to arrive 30 minutes pre-show for a FREE hula lesson!
Eight Performances, 2 Weekends: September 23rd and October 2nd
Tickets Only $7.00 at https://www.atheaterforchildren.com
Mark Your Calendar (details to come)
Friday 10/21—VCS Hoe-down!
Saturday 10/22—Celebration of Life for Elsie Batten 11:00 a.m. Riverfront Park
Friday 12/16—Solstice Festival