The Weekly Update

October

October 16th: Lemonade Fundraiser for CJ's Smile

October 16th: 1st Grade Field Trip to Bates Nuts Farm

October 16th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to San Diego Zoo

October 17th: Kindergarten Field Trip to Bates Nuts Farm

October 18th: 3rd-5th Grade Sock Hop, 3:30-5:00pm (3rd-5th Families Welcome)

October 21st: "Bye Bye Bully" Assembly, Middle School- 12:30pm & K-5- 1:30PM (families welcome)

October 21st-25th: Red Ribbon Week

October 23rd- 8th Grade Field Trip to Sky Zone

October 31st: Pumpkin Showcase/ Spooky Science (families welcome)

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 25th-29th: No School for Thanksgiving Break

Dear VAP Families,

As we dive into another exciting week at Van Avery, I am thrilled to share some upcoming events that promise to enrich our students' experiences and foster community spirit.

This week, our K-2nd grade students will be going on some exciting field trips! The 2nd graders will visit the San Diego Zoo, while Kindergarten and 1st grade will head to Bates Nut Farm. We can't wait to hear about all their adventures when they return!

On Wednesday, our middle school students will be hosting a lemonade stand to support CJ's Smiles. A refreshing cup of lemonade will be available for a minimum donation of just $1. We encourage all students and families to stop by for a drink and to support this worthy cause!

This Friday, we’re gearing up for the much-anticipated annual Sock Hop for our 3rd-5th graders! All families in these grades are invited to join in on the fun. There will be food available for cash purchase, and we’re excited to announce that the DOH Creamery truck will be on campus for this event. It promises to be a night of great music, dancing, and community connection!

Looking ahead, next week is Red Ribbon Week! We have some fun dress-up days planned to promote healthy choices and drug prevention. Be sure to check out the flyer below for all the themed days and how your family can participate.

As always, I encourage you to review the rest of the newsletter for important information and upcoming events. Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making VAP a wonderful place for our children to learn and grow.

Reminder: Starting Monday, October 21st, all student pick-up will take place in the gym. Thank you for your cooperation!

On Wednesday, October 16th, Middle School’s leadership team will host a lemonade stand to support CJ's Smile! This wonderful foundation is dedicated to bringing hope and comfort to children navigating the challenges of a cancer diagnosis.

Stop by for a refreshing cup of lemonade—donations start at just $1! Every sip you take helps spread joy and support to these brave kids and their families. Let’s come together as a community to make a difference! All proceeds will go directly to this amazing organization. Thank you for your support!

Get ready to dance the afternoon away at our 3rd-5th Grade Sock Hop! 🎶 Join us on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 3:30 to 5:00 PM in the VAP Gym for an unforgettable time filled with fun, music, and friends.

Enjoy our snack bar with water, candy, and popcorn available for cash purchase. Plus, don’t miss out on our delicious Hot Dog meal—complete with chips and a drink—for just $5! And treat yourself at the DOH Creamery truck, where you can indulge in yummy ice cream and cookie dough on the blue top.

Mark your calendars, grab your dancing shoes, and get ready for a fantastic afternoon! We can’t wait to see you there!

Here are the dress-up days for Red Ribbon Week!

Get ready to participate in the Red Ribbon Contest! Decorate your home’s front door, mailbox, or fence with a double-looped red ribbon, embracing this year's theme: “Life Is A Movie, Film Drug Free.” Gather your family for a fun decorating session, then snap a photo of your masterpiece. Parents can upload the photo, and then it's time to rally your friends and family to vote for your entry! You could win one of several exciting awards based on creativity, theme usage, and more. Mark your calendars: entries are accepted from October 1 to November 1, and voting takes place from November 2 to November 16. Winners will be announced on December 4.

For more details, check out www.redribbon.org/contest. Let’s make our community shine!

It's that time of year again! Below are the rules for our pumpkin showcase:

• Submission: All pumpkins must be brought to school before 8:45 a.m. on Thursday, October 31st.
• Pick-Up: All pumpkins must go home on Friday, November 1st.
• Drop-Off Location: Please bring your pumpkins directly to the blue-top area.
• Creativity: All sizes and shapes are welcome! Think outside the box—feel free to carve, paint, use colored markers, cloth, straw, plastic, and more.
• Family Involvement: This is a FAMILY FUN PROJECT! We encourage all family members to get creative and join in on the fun.

Let’s make this pumpkin showcase unforgettable!

Parents are invited on campus to view the pumpkins along with other exciting Spooky Science activities and K-2 Halloween parades. Please find the day's schedule 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)
• 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

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

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!

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