The Weekly Update

November

November 5th: Last Day of First Quarter / Picture Retake Day

November 7th: No School for Professional Development Day

November 8th: No School for Parent/ Teacher Conferences

November 11th: No School for Veterans Day

November 18th-22nd: Scholastic Book Fair

November 20th: 3rd-5th Turkey Trot- 10:30 AM (families welcome)

November 20th: K-2nd Turkey Trot- 2:00 PM (families welcome)

November 21st: Last Day for Food Drive House Challenge

November 22nd: Kinder Alphabet Parade- 2:00 PM on blue top (families welcome)

November 25th-29th: No School for Thanksgiving Break

December

December 6th- Tree Trimming/ PJ Spirit Day

December 11th- 3rd Grade Field Trip to Western Science Center

December 11th- 4th/5th Grade Field Trip to The Old Globe

December 16th- December 20th- Holiday Spirit Week (details below)

December 18th- Holiday Programs (details below)

December 20th- Cookie Decorating Family Event (registration required)- 5:00 PM

December 23rd-January 3rd- No School For Winter Break

January 6th- No School For Professional Development Day

January 7th- School Resumes

Dear VAP Families,

I wanted to take a moment to reflect on some of the exciting events we’ve had recently and to share some important upcoming news.

First, we had an amazing time at our annual Spooky Science event! A huge thank you to our middle school science team for organizing such a fun and engaging experience for our students. The Pumpkin Showcase was also a fantastic success. It was wonderful to see so many families come out and share their incredible pumpkin creations. Your creativity truly shone!

I also want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous donations to our CJ's Smiles fundraiser. I’m thrilled to announce that we raised $632! This will make a significant difference for the cause, and we couldn’t have done it without your support. Thank you once again for your generosity!

A quick reminder: Tomorrow is Make-Up Picture Day. Students who were absent on picture day in September should have their pictures taken. If you would like your child's pictures retaken, please remember to return the original order.

We are excited to participate in the Annual Rotary Club of Temecula Holiday Food Drive again this year! This year, we will have a house competition. Donations can be dropped off in the gymnasium this week, and food will be collected through this Thursday, November 21st. Let’s work together to support our community!

Looking ahead, mark your calendars for the Scholastic Book Fair, which will take place on campus from November 18th to 22nd. Students will have scheduled visits with their classes throughout the week, and parents are welcome to shop with their children after school until 5:30 p.m.

As always, for more information on upcoming events, please check out the rest of the newsletter below. Thank you for being such an integral part of our school community!

Tomorrow is Make-Up Picture Day!

Students who were absent on picture day in September will need to have their picture taken. If you are having your child's pictures retaken, please remember to return the original order of pictures.

To view and order photos, visit mylifetouch.com and enter your child’s ID along with the picture day ID: EVTC6WX47.

Middle School conference hours this Friday are from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM.

Report Card Pick-Up:

• 6th Grade: Room 20
• 7th Grade: Room 22
• 8th Grade: Room 21

Visit the Teachers:

• All 6th Grade Teachers: Room 20
• 7th/8th Grade Math Teachers: Room 21
• 7th/8th Grade English : Room 22
• 7th/8th Grade Spanish: Room 22
• 7th/8th Grade Science: Science Lab
• 7th/8th Grade PE: Science Lab

Please note that Miss Theresa will be unavailable on this day.

For K-5 Conferences, please coordinate with your child's teacher to schedule an appointment for Friday.

If you or a family member has served or is currently serving in the military, we invite you to bring a velcroed patch representing your branch to add to our commemorative banner (pictured here), created by one of our wonderful teachers, Miss Margarita. If you don’t have velcro, no worries—we’ll provide it for you!

You can also bring your patches during the Parent/Teacher Conferences on November 8, 2024. This is a great opportunity to engage with teachers and staff while contributing to our tribute.

Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and support for our veterans. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Miss Margarita at mtrujillo@vapeagles.com. Thank you for being part of this meaningful event!

We are participating in the Annual Rotary Club of Temecula Food Drive again this year. This is a house competition. Donations may be dropped off in the gymnasium next to your child's House Flag. Food will be collected through Thursday, 11/21.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be on campus November 18th-22nd. Students will have scheduled visits with their class throughout the week. Additionally, students may shop with their parents after school until 5:30 p.m.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Van Avery's Taekwondo Club, starting this November!

Class Schedule:
Join us every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 3:45 PM to 5 PM, with occasional classes on Fridays.

Tuition Fees:

• $150 per month for the first student
• $130 per month for the second sibling
• $115 per month for the third sibling and each additional sibling

Additional Costs: (More details on this will be included in a welcome packet from the coach.)

• $25 testing fee for certificates and new belts
• A BLACK Taekwondo uniform for $50 (available from the club or Amazon)
• Mouth guard (required) and groin protector for boys (available on Amazon)
• Additional safety gear may be needed for tournaments.

Ready to Register?
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity! The registration deadline has been extended to today, November 4th. Please register using the link below:

Register Here

Check out Code Ninjas' upcoming fall camp schedules below!

• Sports Smorgasbord (Tuesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
  
• Junior Bakers Class (Wednesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
  
• Chess: The Road to Grandmaster (Mondays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
  
• American Girl (Mon/Wed 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
  
• Rubik's Cube (Wednesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• Choir (Thursdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• Garden (Tues/Thurs 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• Hooks & Needles (November 12th, 13th,14th 3:15PM- 4:30PM)
• Taekwondo (November 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 19th, 20th, 21st 3:45PM - 5:00PM)
• Cheer (Tuesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• Crochet For Adults (November 22nd & December 6th- 5:00PM)
• Cookie Decorating Family Event (December 20th- 5:00PM)

Interested in attending or have any questions? Please stop by the office or email them at office@vapeagles.com

Our annual shows will take place on Wednesday, December 18th. Please make sure your child comes dressed in their holiday best.

8:00 a.m.: Choir Club

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

Reminder: Please try to refrain from picking up your child during Homework Club hours, as this time is dedicated to completing homework and catching up on assignments. If you need to pick up your child early, we can make exceptions, but this shouldn't become a regular occurrence.

The office will no longer call students out of Homework Club from the office between 4:15 and 4:30 PM. Please go to the gym to pick up your child during this time.

On Fridays, simply go directly to Gate B for pick-up during homework club hours, as it’s Fun Friday and students will be engaged in various activities throughout the school. However after 4:30 pm, they will be in the gym. Thank you for your understanding!

Please note the following important information regarding tuition payments:

• Late Fee: If your tuition is not paid by the 5th of the month, a non-reversible late $50 fee will be applied on the 6th.
• Payment Plans: If your tuiton balance remains unpaid by the 15th of the month and no prior payment arrangement has been made with the office, your child will not be able to attend school until a payment plan is established or the balance is settled.

If you're experiencing any issues with Alma and have not yet spoken with Miss Cilisa, please contact her via email at cjames@vapeagles.com . Additionally, please keep an eye out in your mailbox for an email from Miss Cilisa with all important Alma-related updates.

We’re excited to announce our new Refer-a-Friend program! If you’re interested in learning more, please visit our office or reach out to Cilisa at cjames@vapeagles.com for more details.

If you’re interested in being a chaperone or coach this year, please complete the attached live scan form.

Buy your yearbook early and save! The early-bird price is $65 until 01/17/25. See info below. All orders must be made online at yearbookordercenter.com.

Our student information system has updated our text messaging capabilities. Please make sure you enable texts from 888 numbers. Also, save the number in your contacts so that you can easily identify the messages. 888-378-1211