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IMPORTANT DATES
July 27th: Uniform Exchange at Greenfield Campus, 9am-10am
July 27th: *New* Family Pool Party Desert Oasis Pool July 27 5:30-7:30pm
July 30th: Open House/Meet the Teacher Conferences
August 1st: First day of school
August 1st: PK and Kinder Parent Gathering, 8am-9am (MPR)
August 7th: 6th-8th Partner with Parents, 2:20-3:20 (MPR)
August 8th: 1st and 2nd Grade Parent Gathering, 8am-9am (MPR)
August 9th: Diamondbacks Faith and Family Night, 6:30pm
August 13th: Dress Out Day (PAY HERE)
August 15th: 3rd and 4th Grade Parent Gathering, 8am-9am (MPR)
August 16th: HALF DAY, Early Release
August 19th-23rd: Core Values Week (more info to come)
August 22nd: 5th and 6th Grade Parent Gathering, 8am-9am (MPR)
August 27th and 28th: Fall and Class Pictures (schedule coming soon)
August 29th: 7th and 8th Grade Parent Gathering, 8am-9am (MPR)
POOL PARTY
*New* Family Pool Party Desert Oasis Pool July 27 5:30-7:30pm
Meet admin, teachers and family ambassadors at our July pool party!
PARENT GATHERINGS
After dropping off your student(s), please join us for juice and pastries in the cafeteria from 8-8:30. Get to know other families and socialize with those you already know. We look forward to seeing you there.
August 1: PK-K Parents- RSVP HERE
August 8: 1st-2nd Grade Parents- RSVP HERE
August 15: 3rd-4th Grade Parents- RSVP HERE
August 22: 5th-6th Grade Parents –RSVP HERE
August 29: 7th-8th Grade Parents- RSVP HERE
UNIFORM EXCHANGE
Save the date – Uniform Exchange Saturday, July 27 in the hallway near the offices on the Greenfield campus from 9-10am. Families may take up to 5 tops per registered student.
SAVE THE DATE
Open House/Meet the Teacher Conferences 8am-3pm July 30th for students in grade PK-5.
Students in grades 6-8, come to the Middle School area to get your schedule, walk to each of your classes and meet your teachers from 12-3pm on July 30th.
FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT
Each year the GCS PK-8th campuses attend the Diamondbacks Faith and Family Night. This year, that event is on August 9th from 6:40 pm-10:00 pm at Chase Field. Casting Crowns will be performing after the game. Come and enjoy the game, sit with friends and families from Val Vista and stay for the concert!
PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: VV Diamondbacks Faith and Family Night Tickets
DRESS OUT DAY
On Tuesday, August 13th, students can pay $3 to have a Dress Out Day (non-uniform). Profits will go towards our mission of giving as well as fundraising efforts for student activities. You can pay for your child to participate HERE. *Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code.
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
Val Vista Campus Shirts! And we’ve now added sweatshirts and long sleeve shirts as well. Order yours HERE.
STAY CONNECTED DURING THE YEAR!
Don’t forget to join our Facebook and Instagram pages!
GCS Val Vista Parents Group (parent facebook group)
@gilbertchristianschools (instagram)
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers who already have an Approved Background Check for the 23/24 year, DO NOT need to fill a Volunteer Agreement or Background Check for the 24/25 next year. They’re good for 2 years. Only NEW families need to fill one out.
Summer Ambassadors
We’re looking for volunteers to help be summer grade level ambassadors. Planning grade level meetings and connecting families who are new to Val Vista. If you’re interested, please click HERE.
REMINDERS
Driveline
If families need more than 2 driveline tags for the 24/25 school year, please fill out this form to request more.
Dress Code
Parents–this one’s for you! Planning to volunteer next year? Please wear a GCS polo or spirit shirt to volunteer on campus for the 24/25 school year. You can review your options and purchase HERE or grab one at our uniform exchange over the summer.
