September

September 24th: Picture Day

September 27th: Flag Raising Ceremony (parents welcome) 9:00am

September 27th: 5th Grade Field Trip to AMC Theatres for "The Wild Robot"

September 27th: Rita's Italian Ice, 2:00-4:00pm

September 27th: Parent's Night Out, 7:00-9:00pm

October 1st: "Pink Out" Home Game

October 3rd: K-2 Hoedown, 4:30-6:30pm

October 4th: No School, Teacher In-Service Day

October 5th: Human Pink Ribbon @ Murrieta Town Square, 9am

Dear VAP Families,

Thank you to all the parents who joined us for K-5 Back to School Night last Wednesday! Your involvement truly makes a difference as we kick off another fantastic school year.

We have an exciting week ahead, filled with events for our students and families. First up is School Picture Day this Tuesday, September 24th. Please ensure your child wears their dress uniform and comes ready to shine—we can't wait to capture those wonderful smiles!

Then, join us on Friday, September 27th, for our annual Flag Raising Ceremony at 9 AM. All parents are warmly invited to celebrate this meaningful tradition with us. Later that day, from 2-4 PM, we’ll have Rita's Italian Ice on campus as a sweet way to end the first month of school. If your child is in K-2nd grade, they must be accompanied by a parent, while staff will assist our 3rd-8th graders. Please send your child with $5-$10 in cash if they’d like to enjoy some Italian Ice.

We're also excited to announce our first-ever Parent's Night Out at Temecula Old Town Loft this Friday night from 7-9 PM.It’s a wonderful opportunity to relax, connect with other parents, and enjoy an evening out. If you haven't already, please make sure to RSVP by this Wednesday.

As a friendly reminder, we will conduct our first fire drill of the year this week. Please take a moment to discuss safety drills with your child to help them feel prepared and confident.

Be sure to check the rest of the newsletter for more details on upcoming events and reminders. Thank you for your continued support in making this year memorable. We look forward to seeing everyone at these events!

If you haven't already, please make sure you complete VAP's mobile device policy.

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.

Starting now, the office will no longer call students out of Homework Club from the office between 4:15 and 4:30 PM. Please go to Gate B 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. Thank you for your understanding!

School picture day is coming up on Tuesday, September 24th! Please make sure your child adheres to our school’s dress code and appearance guidelines, and arrives in their dress uniform.

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

Paper copies of the order form are also available at the front office.

Yeehaw! Get ready for a rootin' tootin' good time at our upcoming Western K-2 House Challenge Hoedown! We're excited to invite K-2 families to a fun-filled evening of games, delicious food, and the opportunity to make new friends.

Date: Thursday, October 3, 2024

Time: 4:30 to 6:30pm

Location: VAP

Cost: Free

Food: Hot Dog meals, which includes chips and a drink, will be available for $5 each. DOH Creamery will also be selling ice cream cookie dough popsicles, which will be $5 for fun size and $7 for king size.

Hoedown Highlights:

• Games Galore: Test your skills at our western-themed games, including Roping, Giddy Up Horsey, Horse Shoe Toss and Duck Races.

• Western themed activities including: line dancing and a photo station.

• Western House Cake Challenge: Decorate a cake in House colors with a country theme. Top vote will receive BONUS points for their House then cakes will be entered into a raffle to take home and enjoy.

• Meet and Greet: Connect with other K-2 families and build new friendships. This is a perfect opportunity for parents and children to get to know one another.

  
  

So, grab your boots, dust off your hat, and get ready for a hoedown that's sure to be a hootin' and hollerin' good time. Western attire is encouraged. We can't wait to see y'all there!

Join the community of Murrieta for the Human Pink Ribbon Photo Event, sponsored by Michelle's Place, on Saturday, October 5th at 9 AM! Everyone will meet in the park at Murrieta Town Square, located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA 92562. Come dressed in your best pink attire and be picture-ready by 9:30 AM as we create a beautiful “Human Pink Ribbon.” This family-friendly event is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together to honor and celebrate those who have fought breast cancer.

Rita's Italian Ice will now be visiting our campus on Friday, September 27th, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Kindergarten through 2nd grade students must be accompanied by a parent to attend this event. For 3rd through 8th graders, staff will be available to guide them through the experience.

Please bring $5-$10 in cash for each child who wishes to enjoy this delicious Italian ice.

Menu

$5- Italian Ice

$7- Italian Ice with Custard

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.

• 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)
• K-2 Hand Building Workshop (Tuesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• 3-5 Ceramic Classes (Wednesdays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• 6-8 Ceramic Classes (Fridays 3:45PM- 4:45PM)
• Cookie Decorating Family Event (October 25th- 5:00PM)
• Hooks & Needles (October 8th, 9th, 10th, 28th, 29th, 30th & November 12th, 13th,14th 3:15- 4:30PM)

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

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