The elementary classes are off and running! The first few weeks are spent in review and teaching our students the expectations of their new classroom. Now, with that behind us, we are in the full swing of things. We cannot stress how important it is to have your child here promptly and to avoid any unnecessary absences. Significant ground is covered each day and even though written work is made up, students miss the corresponding lesson leaving them a bit behind.
It was great to see many of you at Back To School Night. We love partnering with you in your child's education. Parental involvement is necessary and invaluable! Thank you for all you do to support Elementary teachers.
Our first Parent Conferences are scheduled for October 19th. Elementary students have no school that day to provide us with ample time to meet with every parent. Sign-ups will begin soon in the school office, and a reminder will be sent home closer to that time.
Students in the second to fifth Grade are involved in the Accelerated Reading (AR) Program. Students are tested and then begin reading books at that level. After a book is read, a computerized comprehension test is taken. Your child's teacher helps each student set a reasonable point goal aiming at a comprehension score of 85% or better. Points are given for reading at the correct level, reading a required number of books, and achieving the comprehension score. Each classroom has rewards and incentives for your child's participation. There is also a grade given on the report card. Please encourage your child to bring their AR books home as part of their homework routine. AR is a proven way to boost reading and comprehension skills in students.
Finally, we are looking forward to some great events in the coming weeks and month. Look for details on the Family Campout, field trips, and our annual Harvest Festival! AVC is the place to be!
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Pastor John- September
Those lazy (or crazy) summer days are gone and everyone is getting back in the swing of things for the new school year. I know for the teachers and staff it is exciting to have the campus abuzz with activity. As we begin a new year, I wanted to give you a few ideas on how you can help your student succeed. Here are a few basic reminders:
Attendance-regular attendance in class is extremely important to your student's success. If your student will be out of school for several days, contact the school to arrange for homework assignments to be collected for your student.
Talk with your student about his or her school day. Help him or her see that school is a priority and help him or her develop goals for the school year.
Provide adequate time and a place for your student to study. Monitor your student's progress through Edline. If you do not have an account set up yet, please contact the school office.
Get to know your student's teachers. They are here to help your student be successful. Don't hesitate to contact the counselor if you have a question or concern.
Become involved in your student's school life. There are parent organizations and booster groups that provide opportunities for parent involvement at the school. Consider volunteering in the class room, or around the school (you can pick up a volunteer packet in the office). Support your student's activities.
As I said, we are very excited for the new year, and can’t wait to see what God is going to do in and through the school this year! Have a great year!
Attendance-regular attendance in class is extremely important to your student's success. If your student will be out of school for several days, contact the school to arrange for homework assignments to be collected for your student.
Talk with your student about his or her school day. Help him or her see that school is a priority and help him or her develop goals for the school year.
Provide adequate time and a place for your student to study. Monitor your student's progress through Edline. If you do not have an account set up yet, please contact the school office.
Get to know your student's teachers. They are here to help your student be successful. Don't hesitate to contact the counselor if you have a question or concern.
Become involved in your student's school life. There are parent organizations and booster groups that provide opportunities for parent involvement at the school. Consider volunteering in the class room, or around the school (you can pick up a volunteer packet in the office). Support your student's activities.
As I said, we are very excited for the new year, and can’t wait to see what God is going to do in and through the school this year! Have a great year!
Secondary News- Sept
Important information from Mrs. Huff.
Dates and events to remember for all secondary students:
As we approach the mid-quarter please be sure to check edline for your student’s progress. (Anyone still needing an edline login can email Mr. Lockwood for an activation code at rlockwood@avcschool.com)
Report cards will be mailed home after the fall break
ALL 9TH-11TH STUDENTS
The PSAT tests will be on the Wednesday we come back from our fall break: October 13th from 8:00 – 10:50 am. Please be sure that your student has had a good breakfast and a good night’s sleep. They will also need to have a calculator of their own with them for the test as well as 2-3 #2 pencils.
SENIOR PARENTS
If your student is planning to take the College Entrance SATs another time or two, the best test dates would be in October and November. Please go to collegeboard.com to register.
November 1-November 30th is the deadline for all UC applications for Seniors interested in attending a UC in the fall. This is also the ‘Preferred’ application time for the Cal State colleges as well. Applications may be done online.
Parents of Seniors will want to plan to have their taxes done early this year if at all possible for the filing of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which will have to be completed by March 2nd, 2011. On this form you can estimate your tax information if need be, but it is a smoother process if you have them already done. Watch for more information as the time approaches!
Senior parents please be sure to check with your seniors about due dates. The picture frames for graduation will be available soon for you to purchase and pick up in the office. These are due back before we leave on Christmas Break (December 18). If you have not paid Mrs. Sharon Huff the $35.00 fee for your brick and graduation picture please do so ASAP. There is also a very urgent due date in October for your yearbook tribute page- please contact Miss Evans if you have not already done so.
Dates and events to remember for all secondary students:
As we approach the mid-quarter please be sure to check edline for your student’s progress. (Anyone still needing an edline login can email Mr. Lockwood for an activation code at rlockwood@avcschool.com)
Report cards will be mailed home after the fall break
ALL 9TH-11TH STUDENTS
The PSAT tests will be on the Wednesday we come back from our fall break: October 13th from 8:00 – 10:50 am. Please be sure that your student has had a good breakfast and a good night’s sleep. They will also need to have a calculator of their own with them for the test as well as 2-3 #2 pencils.
SENIOR PARENTS
If your student is planning to take the College Entrance SATs another time or two, the best test dates would be in October and November. Please go to collegeboard.com to register.
November 1-November 30th is the deadline for all UC applications for Seniors interested in attending a UC in the fall. This is also the ‘Preferred’ application time for the Cal State colleges as well. Applications may be done online.
Parents of Seniors will want to plan to have their taxes done early this year if at all possible for the filing of the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), which will have to be completed by March 2nd, 2011. On this form you can estimate your tax information if need be, but it is a smoother process if you have them already done. Watch for more information as the time approaches!
Senior parents please be sure to check with your seniors about due dates. The picture frames for graduation will be available soon for you to purchase and pick up in the office. These are due back before we leave on Christmas Break (December 18). If you have not paid Mrs. Sharon Huff the $35.00 fee for your brick and graduation picture please do so ASAP. There is also a very urgent due date in October for your yearbook tribute page- please contact Miss Evans if you have not already done so.
Foreign Thoughts
Interview #1 - Shabby Zoroochi (Hamburg, Germany)
Q1: What do you hope to accomplish while living in California?
A: To experience what life is like in California and learn the English language better. Also, I want to meet new people and learn about them.
Q2: Tell us your thoughts on the students and the classes-
A: The students are nice, funny, and sweet!
Q3: Do you think you will lifelong friends?
A: JA!
Interview #2- Roy Peng (Dongying, China) and Wenli Li (Chongquip, China)
Q1: How do you like AVC and the students?
A: (Roy) Its small, but I like it and feel welcome.
Q2: What do you hope to accomplish while in California?
A: (Wenli) Graduate and attend UCLA for Engineering.
Q3: What is your favorite film?
A: (Wenli) Forrest Gump
Q4: What is your favorite sport team?
A: (Roy) The Los Angeles Lakers
Interview #3: Teddy Deng (Wuhan, China)
Q1: What is your favorite film?
A: The Shawshank Redemption
Q2: Who is your favorite musician?
A: Wang Lihong
Q3: What were your emotions on arrival?
A: Happy and excited
Interview #4: Ayaka Hamano (Tokya, Japan)
Q1: What is your favorite sport?
A: Baseball
Q2: Who is your favorite celebrity?
A: Zac Effron
Q3: What do you hope to do while in America?
A: Go to college and become a professional golfer.
Interview #5: Minseong Kim (Seoul, South Korea) and Chao-Chao "Justin" Kao (Taiwan)
Q1: What is your favorite sport?
A: (Justin) Baseball (Minseong) Jump Rope
Q2: Who is your favorite musician?
A: (Justin) I'm not a fan of music.
Q1: What do you hope to accomplish while living in California?
A: To experience what life is like in California and learn the English language better. Also, I want to meet new people and learn about them.
Q2: Tell us your thoughts on the students and the classes-
A: The students are nice, funny, and sweet!
Q3: Do you think you will lifelong friends?
A: JA!
Interview #2- Roy Peng (Dongying, China) and Wenli Li (Chongquip, China)
Q1: How do you like AVC and the students?
A: (Roy) Its small, but I like it and feel welcome.
Q2: What do you hope to accomplish while in California?
A: (Wenli) Graduate and attend UCLA for Engineering.
Q3: What is your favorite film?
A: (Wenli) Forrest Gump
Q4: What is your favorite sport team?
A: (Roy) The Los Angeles Lakers
Interview #3: Teddy Deng (Wuhan, China)
Q1: What is your favorite film?
A: The Shawshank Redemption
Q2: Who is your favorite musician?
A: Wang Lihong
Q3: What were your emotions on arrival?
A: Happy and excited
Interview #4: Ayaka Hamano (Tokya, Japan)
Q1: What is your favorite sport?
A: Baseball
Q2: Who is your favorite celebrity?
A: Zac Effron
Q3: What do you hope to do while in America?
A: Go to college and become a professional golfer.
Interview #5: Minseong Kim (Seoul, South Korea) and Chao-Chao "Justin" Kao (Taiwan)
Q1: What is your favorite sport?
A: (Justin) Baseball (Minseong) Jump Rope
Q2: Who is your favorite musician?
A: (Justin) I'm not a fan of music.
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