IMPORTANT DATES 

August 26th and 27th: Fall and Class Pictures (more info to come) August 29th: 7th and 8th Grade Parent Gathering @ 8-8:30am in the MPR September 1st:  NO SCHOOL, Labor Day September 5th: Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a, 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a, 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a September 11th: First Responders Lunch (more info to come) September 15th-19th: Spirit Week (see below) September 19th: Chapel K-2nd @ 8:35-9:05a, 6th-8th @ 9:25-9:55a, 3rd-5th @ 10:20-10:50a September 22nd-26th: MAP Testing for Students October 2nd- THE DRAW: Father/Son Event: 6-8:30pm see details and registration link below.   SEE ALL VAL VISTA EVENTS   IMPORTANT DATES– A one-stop-look for all important VV events, ½ days, concerts, camps, and much, much more.  

7TH/8TH GRADE PARENT GATHERING

7th and 8th Grade Parents,  After dropping off your student(s), please join us on August 29th for juice and pastries in the cafeteria from 8-8:30am.  Get to know other 7th/8th grade families and socialize with those you already know. We look forward to seeing you there. RSVP HERE!  

THE DRAW: A FATHER/SON EVENT

Calling ALL VV Fathers and Sons in grades PK-8, please join us for a night of fun, food and fellowship on Thursday, October 2nd from 6-8:30pm at the VV campus.  Dinner is covered in the price of admission along with our traditional favorites such as nerf wars, obstacle courses and fellowship time.  Shirts are available for purchase in the registration link HERE.  

LUNCHROOM HELP

We are looking for volunteers to help in the lunchroom!!   Sign up here: Lunchroom Help  

CHRISTMAS MARKET (START UP CLUB)

 

THEATRE CLUB

Val Vista and Greenfield Theatre Club begins Friday, September 5th from 3:30PM – 5:00PM in the GREENFIELD MPR, and will run for 10 weeks. Club time will be spent learning foundational stage skills as well as an introduction to the MS Spring Musical …. FROZEN, Jr.  The Diamondmind link and sign up begins next week and will be available through ParentSquare.  

PICTURE DAY

Fall and Class Pictures will be Tuesday 8/26 and Wednesday 8/27.  Students need to be in uniform for this picture day.  All students will be photographed with or without an order form. You can place orders ahead of time online, or wait for proofs to come back and place them up to 12 months after picture day.  Retakes for individual photos will be offered Wednesday Oct 1st.  There are no class photo retakes. Grade level schedule below: Tuesday 8/26:  1st, 2nd, 3rd, 7th and 8th grades will be photographed Wednesday 8/27: PK AM, PK PM, Kinder, 4th, 5th and 6th grades will be photographed  

FIRST RESPONDERS LUNCH

Hello Val Vista Families, Patriots Day is coming up and we want to bless our first responders with lunch and some other fun surprises to say THANK YOU! Attached is an invitation to fill out if you or a first responder you know can attend! This will also be going out in Parent Square and teacher newsletters.  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdIWUqiXNq15lKSSxauH604YY9xhbTFdfrd9ZoEsjhTTyrO8A/viewform   If you have photos of or with a first responder family member or friend please send those to your child’s teacher! We would also love to have some first responder vehicles on campus during this fun event.  If you are or know a first responder able and willing to bring to display, this would be a wonderful way to inspire the students and help them better understand the dedication and bravery it takes to serve. We hope to see you there! Thank you for serving and protecting!   

SPIRIT WEEK 9/15-9/19

Monday: Pajama Day Tuesday: Twin/Crazy Hair Day Wednesday: Sports Day Thursday: Favorite Character Day Friday: Green and Gold Day ***Make sure to pay attention to the Dress Out Day dress code.  

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

We’re looking for volunteers!  We have many areas where we need help. If you’re interested, please click below. INTEREST FORM Planning to volunteer this year? Please wear a GCS spirit or polo shirt to volunteer on campus for the 25/26 school year. You can purchase a polo HERE or grab one at our uniform exchange on 8/9.  All volunteers must have an Approved Background Check and Volunteer Agreement Form submitted.  If you filled them out for the  23/24 school year, YOU ARE UP FOR RENEWAL and will need to fill them out again.  If you filled one out for the 24/25, DO NOT need to fill a Volunteer Agreement or Background Check for the 25/26 next year. They’re good for 2 years. ALL NEW families need to fill them out.  

MEAL TRAIN

If your family is in need of the blessing and support of a meal train, or you know a GCS family that would benefit from one, please email: vvmealtrain@gcsaz.org  

ATHLETICS

Just a reminder that all students planning to participate in a sport during the 25-26 school year must have a current physical. Summer is a great time for this! You will receive registration information as the school year approaches. The official AIA form must be completed and uploaded in order to complete your registration.