The Weekly Update

November

November 18th-22nd: Scholastic Book Fair (in the gym)

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 hope you had a successful and productive experience during Parent-Teacher Conferences on Friday. These conferences are such an important opportunity for us to partner with you in supporting your child's academic and personal growth. Thank you for your continued engagement and collaboration. Miss Theresa and I also had the privilege of attending the AMLE conference last week, and we’re excited to bring some fresh ideas and strategies back to the classroom!

We are thrilled to announce that Van Avery Prep has been recognized as one of the Top 2025 Best Schools in America by Niche! This prestigious recognition is a reflection of the hard work and dedication of our incredible students, teachers, and entire community. We are so proud to see our commitment to excellence and student success celebrated on a national scale. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who makes Van Avery Prep such a special place! To learn more, you can read the full article HERE.

In the spirit of the season, Van Avery Prep, in partnership with Kid's World, is excited to sponsor a Christmas tree at the Promenade Mall! Next time you’re there, be sure to stop by the walk-through and enjoy our beautifully decorated tree. It’s a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays and support our school. The tree will be auctioned off, with all proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity to help local families in need.

We’re also participating in the Annual Rotary Club of Temecula Holiday Food Drive this year, with a little friendly competition thrown in! We’re challenging our school Houses to collect as many non-perishable food donations as possible. Please drop off your donations in the gym by Thursday, November 21st. Let’s make this our biggest year yet in supporting those in need in our community!

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be on campus from November 18th-22nd. Students will visit the fair during their scheduled class times, and parents are welcome to shop with their children after school until 5:30 p.m. It’s a great way to encourage a love of reading while also supporting our school library.

As we approach the season of gratitude, we’re offering a special opportunity down below to express your appreciation for our amazing staff. You can write personalized messages to any of our staff members, which will be turned into certificates and presented to them next week. We encourage you to take a moment to recognize the hard work and dedication of our wonderful team.

As always, be sure to check out the rest of the newsletter for additional information on upcoming events and activities. Thank you for being such an important part of the Van Avery Prep community. We look forward to all the exciting things ahead!

As we approach the season of gratitude, we want to take a moment to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our incredible staff members. You can help us express our thanks by writing a personalized message to a staff member who has made a difference in your life or your child's experience. Simply visit the link below to fill out a quick form, and your message will be turned into a certificate of appreciation (seen below), which will be presented to the staff member in recognition of their efforts.

Submit a Thank You Message Here!

Let’s come together as a community to show our appreciation and spread some holiday cheer!

This past Monday, we observed Veterans Day—a time to reflect on the courage, sacrifices, and service of our military veterans. To honor their dedication, we invite all families with veterans or active-duty service members to participate in a special commemorative project.

We have created a banner, designed by our talented teacher Miss Margarita, to celebrate and recognize the branches of service in our school community. If you or a family member has served or is currently serving in the military, we encourage you to bring a velcroed patch representing your branch to add to the banner. Don’t have velcro? No worries—we’ll provide that for you!

The banner will be displayed throughout the month, giving us all a chance to come together as a community to show our appreciation and support. If you have any questions, or need assistance with your patch, feel free to reach out to Miss Margarita at mtrujillo@vapeagles.com.

Thank you for being part of this meaningful tribute to our veterans! Together, let's honor those who have served and continue to serve.

This holiday season, Van Avery Prep, in partnership with Kid's World, is excited to sponsor a festive Christmas tree at the Promenade Mall! Be sure to stop by and experience the magic of our beautifully decorated, walk-through tree. It's a wonderful way to spread holiday cheer and support our school community.

The tree will be auctioned off, with all proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity to support local families in need. Want a chance to take home one of these stunning trees? Enter the raffle by purchasing tickets HERE through December 18th. Don't miss out—join us in making this holiday season even brighter!

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 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.

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

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

• 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)
• Holiday 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

We’re excited to announce our upcoming Beginner Crochet Classes for adults at VAP!

Class Details:

• Dates: November 22, December 6, February 28, March 14, and May 9
• Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
• Location: VAP
• Cost: $35 per session (all materials included!)

This is the perfect opportunity to craft homemade gifts for the holidays or simply connect with fellow parents in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you’re looking to make a cozy scarf or a unique ornament, our experienced instructor will guide you every step of the way.

Don’t miss out on the chance to unwind and unleash your creativity! To sign up for our next class on November 22nd, please email Miss Dolly at dpatterson@vapeagles.com.

Check out Code Ninjas' upcoming fall camp schedules below!

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