Valley Voice
Updated:
Tuesday March 09, 2010
This is your destination for the latest information about the comings
and goings on at Valley Christian School. VCS publishes this
newsletter weekly on Wednesday. If you would like to receive a copy
via email please contact
Ellen and she'll see
that you're added to the distribution list. From the
Administrators Desk

Re-enrollment
The fee increases Monday, March 1 to $405 for grades K-6 and $190 for
preschool. Please return your registration form, the fee, and your Smart
Tuition application to the school office. All new students who are
siblings of current students must submit an application and the correct
fee. Scholarship applications are available in the school office and are
also due March 1.
Partnering Parents
Thanks to our volunteers for hot lunch. If you children talk about a
friendly volunteer in the lunch line, it is Mr. Bodenheimer!
Thank you for attending the Annual Parent Meeting.
Thanks to our faithful board members.
Thanks for inviting visitors to Open House. 4th grade enjoyed your
company to Pennsbury Manor and 1st & 2nd grade thanks you for taking them
to Keswick Theater.
Thanks to those who baked cupcakes for this month’s birthday
celebration. Kindergarten thanks Karis & Josh Lai’s grandfather for his
art demonstration. 3rd grade thanks the parents who visited Colonial Day.
Thank you to Mrs. McBride who is working with the 2nd grade girls for
the Talent Show.
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
We are looking for volunteers for the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. The
lunch will be on Wednesday May 5th. We need volunteers to prepare and/or
serve the food, help decorate, lunch duty, and help on playground. If you
are able to help in any way, please contact Maureen Wrobel at rara1215@hotmail.com
or call her at 215-208-1960.
Bowling Party
Postponed
Due to the pending storm, we are postponing the VCS Family and Friends
Bowling event that was to occur at Pike Lanes on Saturday, February 6th.
Our new date and time is Saturday, February 27th from 11:30-3:00. Whatever
session(s) that you originally requested, we are planning to continue to
honor those requests.
- First session will be: 11:30-1:00
- Second session will be: 1:30-3:00
- Both sessions are 11:30-3:00
If there any questions, please contact Pam Bryan at pam.bryan@yahoo.com
or 215.760.2408.
Thanks for your flexibility and we look forward to seeing you on Sat. Feb.
27th!! Download:
VCS
Bowling Party
Talent Show
It is time to sign up for our annual VCS Talent Show (Feb. 26th). This
event is held during the school day and the entire family is invited to
participate and any talent is welcome. Students must practice and prepare
once they make the commitment to participate. Please let Mrs. Schmid know
by Feb. 22 if your child(ren) will participate. She needs to know: Child’s
name, Talent, and Equipment needed.
Grateful Hearts Speak
We wish to "thank you" from the
very depth of our hearts for the excellent education and Christian
grooming given to our son Samuel.
Please pardon the lateness of
this letter of appreciation. It has been on our mind for long. Our son has
since moved to a higher school for further education; we rejoice and are
content in the Lord that his junior brother Timothy is enjoying the same
very high standards at VCS.
There is no amount of money that will ever equal the eternal values
(through the Christian teachings), imparted on children in an organization
such as VCS. Only God can reward you for all the glorious service you
render to these young children.
An institution that trains children in the fear of God is the most
important organization in the world. For, "The fear of God is the
beginning of wisdom"; the children nurtured in a Christian environment
will grow to become righteous/responsible adults in the larger society.
The work you do at VCS through the teaching profession, is the most
important assignment on earth. Matthew 28:19.
The Lord God himself will never forget your labor of love in His vineyard;
please be encouraged in this.
May the Lord bless you all in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.
Please accept our sincere thank you to each and every teacher and staff
member at VCS; and best wishes of the New Year 2010.
Yours In Christ Service,
Oluwole & Olufemi Williams
Scrip is Back!
When VCS Families purchase
scrip, you’re purchasing negotiable gift certificates that are used just
like cash. The
scrip is issued by the national and local retailers where many of us
already shop. These merchants want to support non-profit organizations,
and in return ask you to support them by shopping with scrip at their
stores. VCS members can use scrip to purchase everyday expenses like food,
clothing, and other essentials, and with every purchase, you are earning
tuition credit for you child.
Click here:
Read the FAQ!
Piano Studio of Miss Lauzus
Miss
Lauzus has been blessed with a passion for music and for teaching
children! She graduated from Millersville University of Pennsylvania in
May 2009, with a degree in Music Education and a concentration in Piano.
During her four years in Millersville, she operated her own piano studio.
Now, she is excited to bring her expertise to Huntingdon Valley and its
surrounding communities. Miss Lauzus offers enthusiastic and engaging,
one-on-one piano instruction for children of all ages.
Spring Musical: A World Of Music
The Christmas Musical was a success, and the students did a fantastic
job! Now it’s time to begin planning the Spring production: A World Of
Music. In this all-school revue, students will explore the universal
language of music and learn about the importance of spreading God’s love
to all the children of the world. The music is catchy, the script is
clever, and the message is invaluable. Stay tuned for updates on how you
can help prepare for the musical - we will be on the lookout for costumes,
decorations, and ethnic food! Students will be receiving a practice CD
within the next week or two.
School Uniforms
Do you need more uniforms? An order will be placed soon. If you do not
have printing capabilities, just e-mail Ellen your order. Please do not
send used uniforms to school. We don’t have storage space here! Please
contact a family with younger children who may be interested.
Download:
Order Form
VCS Car Magnets
If you would like a navy and white VCS car magnet, email or call
Annette, tusinga@vcs-hvpc.com
or 215.947.4207.
Please remember to periodically:
- remove the magnet to clean the dirt that builds up on the back (and
on your car) and
- change the placement of the magnet on your vehicle so you don't have
fading or damage to your paint.
School Closing
In the event that school closes early please be sure that you have a
plan for your child should the bus arrive early to bring him/her home.
If your child is pick up please have someone ready to come to VCS to
get him/her. If school opens two hours late students may arrive at
10:30AM. Transportation in most districts follows whatever the local
public schools are doing; For example if your local public school is
opening two hours late, your VCS children will be picked up two hours
late. If your local public school is closed, there will be no
transportation to VCS on that day.
Please see your handbook for emergency closing information. We do our
best to post closings on KYW #292, NBC 10 (http://www.NBC10.com)
& WPVI (www.WPVI.com) .
We also change the outgoing message on our telephone (215-947-4581).
If we are on a 2-hour delay, school will open at 10:30 AM. Do not check
our website. There will be no Before School Program on late start days.
Preschool students who attend our AM only program will not have school on
late start days. Preschooolers who attend full days will begin school at
10:30 on late start days.
Children's Scholarship Fund
Children's Scholarship Fund Philadelphia will offer 750 new 4 year
scholarships for K-8th grade beginning September 2010. Applications
may be downloaded at
www.csfphiladelphia.org . Qualifying families must meet income
requirements, be residents of Philadelphia, have a child entering
grades K-8th, and complete a required essay. Submission deadline is
March 1, 2010.
Big Universe
New
to VCS in 2009-2010: Big Universe® is an award-winning web community
devoted to beautiful children's picture books, online. Teachers, students,
parents, authors, and others can share and learn while they enjoy this
educational website.
Please contact your child's teacher if you have not received the user name
and password to access the site.
Accreditation
VCS has recently received notification for candidacy from the
Association Of Christian Schools International. Accreditation is a seal of
quality on an educational organization. ACSI promotes the value and
worthiness of accreditation and encourages us to continuously pursue
excellence as Philippians 1:10 to approve “things that are excellent”.
This process will allow us to gain joint accreditation with the Middle
States Association.
Smart Tuition
Tuition and fees---SMART Tuition collects our tuition. Please do not
send money to the school office. Questions should be addressed to them at
888-868-8828.
Contacting School
You can always reach the office by e-mailing us at
info@vcs-hvpc.com If you do, Ellen
will respond and let you know it was received.
Change of plans?
The school office MUST be informed if your child is not doing his usual
dismissal procedure. We will accept a change of plans until 11:30 on half
days and 2:30 on full days. A note must be sent to school with your child
or you must call prior to the given times. You may also e-mail Mrs. Schmid at
schmidn@@vcs-hvpc.com
up to 2:30 PM.
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