YVCS News

Jog-A-Thon is next Friday, May 4th! Sponsor sheets are outand we have prizes coming in!  We are hopping, walking and running with excitement anticipating this FUN day.  Please make you’re your student wears comfortable tennis shoes and clothing! Parents, there are many ways to make this event a success.  If you are able to help with your time before 5/4 we have jobs for you.  If you can help on the day of Jog-A-Thon we have jobs for you. If you have prizes or goodies you want to donate we will gladly accept them!  Call Adryal Giddings to be a part of this great day!

If you walk into the teacher lounge most mornings you might notice a new face.  One of our own parents, Mr. Jonathan Shull,  has taken on the task of keeping our technology up to date.  Mr. Shull, father of Brianna (5th) & Jenna (3rd), is now fondly known as our “tech guy.” He has been in the IT field since 2000 and comes to our campus with expertise, enthusiasm, and a can-do attitude. In addition to his day job, he is working hard at YVCS to keep us up-to-date in the ever changing technology world.  Welcome Mr. Shull.

A big “THANK YOU” to our parents, Jennifer Johnson, Nancy Moore, and Janet Oliveri for volunteering at the ACSI Elementary Speech Meet in Antioch, last Friday, April 21st, making it possible for YVCS to participate. Congratulations to our 3 students, Jack Giddings (5th grade) receiving the “Good Award” for his delivery of the “Gettysburg Address”, Austun Keane (4th grade) receiving the “Excellent Award” for his recitation of Luke 19:1-10, and Sophia Oliveri (6^th grade) receiving the “Superior Award” for herrendition of “Marco Comes Late” by Dr. Seuss.

Dear YVCS families,

I just love the spring. The flowers are in full bloom, the hills are still a vivid green, and the warmth of the sun is wonderful when you are outside enjoying God’s world. Yet, in the same vein, spring signals the beginning of our 4^th quarter as we prepare for the conclusion of our school year. Yes, we are still nine weeks away, but time seems to pass quickly now as we begin to hear of summer camp registration and vacation plans. Please help us here at school NOT to start the plans too soon. We really need to finish up the year on an academic high as we prepare our students for the next level. Keep up those good habits of monitoring homework, reading with your children before bed, and talking with your kids about how school is going. I am so pleased with the year to date. Our staff has worked very hard to provide an excellent academic environment and to encourage their classes to enjoy learning. Anything you can do at home to further that emphasis is greatly appreciated!

I continue to be encouraged about our enrollment. We have had a steady stream of phone calls and visitations these past few weeks as more and more families are inquiring about us. Please continue to pray not only for our new families but also for those families who have not reenrolled yet. God knows exactly who is going to be here in the fall!

God bless you all as we continue to seek His will in the days ahead.

By God’s grace,

Bob Johnson
Principal

Dear YVCS families,

Spring is almost here! The clocks turn forward Saturday night, the days will be longer, and we are so thankful that God is in control!

I wanted to update you on a few items. First of all, THANK YOU to all of you who have entrusted your children to us for the 2012-13 school year. As of Monday morning, 85 students have reenrolled out of a possible 110 so we are moving forward very well so early in the spring. Those of you who are still waiting, please be aware that the incoming third grade will fill up very quickly and I don’t want to exclude anyone. The exciting aspect of all of this is that God has blessed us in many special ways through this year. I am confident we will be in great shape come September!

Secondly, the fund raiser at Ravioli’s went better than expected. Thanks to all of you who came, to our guest servers, and to our hosts, the Campora family, for a special week. Our final numbers indicate that we made almost $250 and had a great deal of fun doing so. More importantly, it was exciting to see many of our families enjoying time together which is exactly what I was hoping for.

The blessed Easter season will be upon us soon. My prayer is that all of our students, families, and staff will look forward to celebrating the risen Lord during this special time of year. He is risen indeed!

God bless you all as we move forward, ever confident in what the Lord has in store!

Bob Johnson

Principal

Congratulations to the 60 students who read the required six hours to earn free passes to Discovery Kingdom, Vallejo!

Spirit week is March 26 -March 30th

Each day will have a different theme and we encourage all students to participate

Monday March 26 - Sports Theme Day, wear a jersey, hat, jacket, etc with your favorite team’s logo

Tuesday March 27 – Hero Day, dress as your favorite hero from the Bible, a movie, TV, or a book

Wednesday March 28 – Funny Hat Day, be sure to wear you wildest and funniest hat

Thursday March 29 – Armed Forces and Camouflage Day, dress in military inspired clothing, and or camo

Friday March 30 –80’s day, dress in your favorite 1980’s clothing, think neon, leg warmers, or preppy

Please remember to follow YVCS dress code rules, and have fun!

Friday, March 16, 7pm,  YVCS adults, join Clayton Valley Church for the great movie, “Courageous.” We will be challenged and inspired by everyday heroes who long to be the kinds of dads that make a lifelong impact on their children. This will be a terrific night of parenting-encouragement and fellowship. Raising children in a God-honoring way? That’s courageous! Rated PG-13.

Tuesday, March 13, from 2-3pm, YVCS will be hosting the California Baptist University Concert Band. The 65-member ensemble will perform a variety of patriotic music, marches, and sacred works. They will interact with our students as we enjoy a great musical afternoon. YVCS families are needed to help host the Band. Contact the school office or Mrs. Larsen at gwenlarsen1@gmail.com if you are able to help.

Our students learned of the plight of orphans world-wide, as they enjoyed a lively morning of worship and fun.