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Valley Christian School
2364 Huntingdon Pike
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Telephone 215.947.4581
Fax 215.947.4583

News Release
Contact: Annette Tusing
Phone: 215-343-2727

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 A.M. EDT, October 02, 2006

KINDERGARTEN BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA OCTOBER 2, 2006: “I want to stay in kindergarten for the rest of my life.” Those words, spoken by an excited kindergarten student, would set the tone for the 2006-2007 VCS Kindergarten Back to School Bash. This enthusiastic and energetic group of students had an opportunity to take part in an annual VCS tradition led by Patricia (Pat) Rich, VCS Kindergarten teacher and staff member of sixteen years.

VCS’ Back to School Bash allows kindergarten students to share their excitement for VCS with their family members. As with most events at VCS this evening followed in the “VCS Family” theme with students and family gathering for a potluck dinner. Always a fun event, the VCS potluck lets new friends introduce to one another delicious dishes that have been handed down from generation to generation! The buffalo chicken dip seemed to be a great hit!

With the sound of youthful voices echoing throughout the dining area parents were able to exchange pleasantries; and Mrs. Rich was able to cover the stuff that’s important to grown-ups like grading, behavioral expectations and how standards work in the VCS classroom.

With bellies filled this class of twelve was anxious to kick the fun meter up a notch or two! Of course it’s time for that VCS classic the “Tooty-Ta” dance. There seemed to be a core of paparazzi circling the dance floor as the flash of the cameras seemed to indicate that this was truly a moment that was meant to be captured on film! Next, what kind of kindergarten event would it be if there wasn’t an opportunity to bark the ABC’s with the parents.

Circling together the children decided that it would be wise to show their parent that they were doing more in Kindergarten then just having “FUN.” It was time to demonstrate phonics skills. Little did the parent know this could be accomplished by singing one of their favorite songs “Mary Wore Her Red Dress.”

Next stop, Kindergarten Central, with the whispers of “wait till you see our classroom” echoing through the hallway as the children led the way. This room, located at the farthest reaches of VCS, is a great expanse for this group of twelve. Moving from learning station to learning station the children showed off their home away from home to their parents.

Finally, with great excitement, it was time to introduce the parents to “King Bluey” the official fish the VCS Kindergarten. King Bluey will be an important part of life at VCS this Kindergarten year!

An invited guest noted: “… I was amazed at the level of community this class had achieved in just the first 14 days of school. Their excitement for learning was evident and their faces said it all—Kindergarten is the place to be!”
 

About Valley Christian School

Pre-K through 6th grade elementary school nestled in the tri-county area of Montgomery Co., Bucks Co. and Philadelphia. Our goal is to partner with the church and Christian home in rearing God-fearing children who are academically, spiritually, socially, and physically equipped to walk in this present world and to let their light shine for Jesus Christ.

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