A letter from Valley Catholic Early Learning School Principal Amber Ploussard
Dear VCELS Families,
Happy New Year! We hope you and your family enjoyed a joyful Christmas season filled with special moments, meaningful traditions, and a little time to rest and recharge. It has been so wonderful welcoming our students back. Our classrooms are once again full of smiles, laughter, and excitement for learning as we begin this new year together. We look forward to a healthy, safe, and peace-filled 2026 as we partner with you in helping our youngest Valiants learn, grow, and thrive.
December was a fun-filled and festive month at the Early Learning School. Our toddlers and preschoolers delighted the Valley Catholic community with a beautiful Christmas program, joyfully singing classic holiday songs. We also spent time focusing on service and participated in the KGW Toy Drive. Thanks to the generosity of our incredible school community, more than 150 toys were donated and shared with local children’s charities. This was a wonderful way to spread Christmas cheer.
After a joyful holiday break, the children and faculty are happily settling back into their routines and preparing to learn and explore once again. Our teachers are planning engaging, age-appropriate lessons that include plenty of opportunities for both fine and gross motor development. As the colder weather keeps us indoors more often, our teachers find creative and fun ways to keep little bodies moving and active inside. Toward the end of January, we will also begin preparing to celebrate Catholic Schools Week, a special time to highlight our school community and celebrate our Catholic identity as we nurture young hearts and minds.
On behalf of the Valley Catholic Early Learning School staff, we wish you and your family a wonderful New Year. We pray that God continues to bless us all with His love, grace, and good health throughout 2026.
In Christ,
Amber Ploussard
