A letter from Valley Catholic Elementary School Principal Dr. Yvonne Ayesiga
Dear VCES Families,
November was a busy and productive month in the Elementary School and we have had a great first week of December. Here are some of the VCES highlights from November and December:
Love and Logic Teacher In-service
The elementary and middle school staff read “Love and Logic” during the summer. On Nov. 4, during the teacher in-service, both schools had the opportunity to hear and learn from Dr. Charles Fay of “Love and Logic.”
We are excited that Dr. Fay visited with our teachers and provided a wonderful professional development on how we can effectively use the tools in “Love and Logic” to educate resilient and self-advocating students.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Our teachers met with their students’ parents to discuss their children’s areas of strength
and where we will work with them to grow during the remainder of the school year. Conferences were held both in-person and virtually on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26.
Jog-A-Thon Update
The fundraising goal was set at $50,000 to be used toward the renovation of the play court. A total of $51,230.25 was raised, and the school netted $49,316.85.
We are deeply thankful to our students and families for a job well done. A special thank you to the Valor parent volunteers who worked behind the scenes to ensure a successful jog-a-thon and fundraiser.
Planning is already underway for the play court renovation project. More information will be shared as details are finalized, with expected renovations taking place in summer 2025.
Advent Service project
We are partnering with Transition Projects to support people in our community who are experiencing housing insecurity. Attached is a flyer with information about the project and the Transition Projects.
Our donation drive began on Dec. 2 and will end on Dec. 18. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, students who brought in donations for the service project were able to wear Free Dress.
Christmas Concerts
We are so excited to celebrate Christmas with in-person performances. Here are dates to save on your calendar. Do not miss these important events:
● Grades 1-3 Christmas program: Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. in the Eagles Gym
● KG: Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 1:30 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria
● KM: Thursday, Dec. 19 at 1:30 p.m. in the elementary school cafeteria.
*4th and 5th graders will have performances later in the year.
Thank you for your continued partnership in the education of our students.
Valiantly,
Dr. Yvonne Ayesiga
