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While the auction is still several months away, now is the time to start soliciting items to ensure our success! Many businesses require a 60 day or more notice in order to consider donation requests, which means the next month is perfect time to start asking businesses that you frequent whether they would consider donating an item, service, or experience to PVCP's 2022 auction.
Every year, we use items from the auction to meet a tangible need on campus. Last year, your support enabled us to purchase a new bus for use for athletic events and field trips. Stay tuned for information on this year's project!
What kinds of items do we need?
- Vacation homes, staycations, and out-of-town experiences
- Athletic tickets
- Restaurant gift cards
- Family experiences
- Creative baskets
- Anything you would be interested in bidding on yourself
How do I get started?
Everything you need is available online here. Simply present the solicitation letter and donation form to businesses for their consideration. Remind businesses that their contributions are tax-deductible, and make sure to leave them with page three of the packet, which serves as their tax receipt. You may bring items to the front office at any time.
If you have any questions, contact Mr. Nyhart at bnyhart@pvcp.org.
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Upcoming Events
September 7
Fall School Photos
September 9
Quarter 1 Midterm, Parent Coffee at drop off
September 14-16
Upper School Retreat
September 29
7th & 8th Grade Parent Upper School Preview, 3:15 p.m.
October 12
9th-11th Grade PSAT
October 15
PVCP Family Picnic
October 20
Parent-Teacher Conferences, half day, no EDC or lunches
October 21
Parent-Teacher Conferences, no school, EDC, or lunches
November 25-December 1
Virtual Auction
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Fall Picture Day: September 7
Fall picture day is tomorrow, September 7. Please see the link below for important information. Please note, while the link has tips on what to wear, PVCP students are required to wear their school uniforms for fall picture day. They will have the chance to wear items of their choice in the spring.
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September Parent Coffee: 9/9
Join us this Friday, September 9, right after drop off, for our September parent coffee! You won't want to miss this event, as APSTO, one of PVCP's primary School Tuition Organization supporters, will be on hand for a presentation on effective utilization of tax credits. The PVCP Board President, Mike Allen, will be on hand to make a special announcement of available funds for PVCP kindergarten families! Additionally, if you attend this week's coffee, you will be the first to get the opportunity to sign up for Fall Picnic volunteering as well as contribute your ideas for new attractions at the picnic!
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Introducing Parent Groups!
PAC is excited to launch "Band" groups for parent communication in the lower and middle school! Through the Band app, we have the ability to:
- Communicate with other parents in your child’s class
- Access Sign Up Genius links for class parties and events
- Participate in teacher gifts
- Share pictures from field trips
- and more...
This method of communication will strengthen community, streamline information, and benefit the kids and teachers too! All critical classroom information will be communicated by teachers through email and Praxi, but these private Band groups will facilitate communication between parents. Join your groups now at the links below:
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Upper school (9th -12th grade) parents communicate through the PVCP Parent Guild. There are so many fun upper school events and ways to get involved, and relevant e-mail communication is sent separately to upper school parents only.
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Panther fans!
We have had an incredible start to our fall athletic programs here at PVCP! Our varsity volleyball team is off to a 3-0 start with two big matches this week. We have had two home matches thus far and have had a phenomenal turnout in regard to fan support bringing in a respective 75 and 85 fans! We appreciate your support. Our middle school volleyball team started their season last week and has their first home match of the season tomorrow afternoon at 4 p.m.
Our middle and upper school swim teams have had one meet so far, and your Panthers did a great job placing in several events! Last but certainly not least, our middle school coed soccer team has been practicing hard as they prepare for their first match of the season on September 20.
Thank you for your continued support of Panther Athletics, and we look forward to seeing you on campus soon!
Casey Thorpe
Athletic Director
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Panther Fan Shop
The Panther Sideline Store is now open! You can secure your Panther gear 24/7, 365 days a year, at the link below. A percentage of all your purchases comes back to PVCP to support Panther Athletics! To celebrate the grand opening, you can get 25% off your total purchase now using code SPIRIT when checking out.
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Athletics Volunteer Opportunities
The Athletics Department has several opportunities for you to support our panthers while also taking care of your required volunteer hours. If you are interested in helping in any of the following areas, please contact cthorpe@pvcp.org to learn more. Athletics is specifically looking for parents to support in a few areas this Friday, September 9, from 9 to 11 a.m.
1. Installation of additional windscreens along Cactus and on south end of campus
2. Hanging of sponsorship banners in the Fraley Center Gymnasium
3. Installation of banner on back wall of the soccer field/softball field
Additionally, Athletics is always in need of families to help out with game management, Please contact Casey Thorpe if you have availability.
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Game Day Passes
This year, admission to all PVCP varsity home games and events will be $2 for those aged 19 and up, and families can pay via cash or card.
But wait, we have good news! We are now selling Panther Game Day Passes for just $10 for the entire 2022-2023 school year!
This pass is $10 and will get you and everyone in your immediate family into any and all PVCP home events. The only exception will be the CAA State events hosted at our facilities. Game Day Passes can be purchased at any PVCP home game or in the front office from Mrs. Chadwick. We can also charge the $10 to your student account when you pick up the pass.
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Thanks to our Generous Sponsors!
Panther Athletics would like to thank the following generous sponsors for their financial support! If you want to learn more about how you can support the Panther Athletics program, contact Athletic Director Casey Thorpe at cthorpe@pvcp.org.
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Protecting School Choice
As mentioned previously, several efforts are underway to severely limit or end Arizona's new universal ESA program before it even takes effect. One anti-private school group called "Save our Schools," is trying to secure enough signatures by September 24 to place this issue on the November ballot in spite of the fact that this legislation was already passed by the people’s elected representatives and signed into law by Governor Ducey, who was elected by a majority of Arizonans. Because they are nearing their deadline, we strongly encourage all PVCP families to join the "Decline to Sign" movement and refuse to sign any petitions regarding education at this time.
There are several great resources available to stay informed on issues relating to school choice and other areas of importance to your family:
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Jenny Clark Gives an Update on Universal ESA's
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Parking Lot Reminders
Please do not park in reserved parking spaces in front of Cactus Christian Fellowship, the church on the lower school side of campus. Signs are in place to indicate reserved spaces. The church has events that coincide with PVCP events, and we have had several incidents that have created a problem for church parking. We desire to be good neighbors to CCF, so we thank you for your support.
Additionally, please be diligent to use the correct entry and exit points from the parking lots. Vehicles are only permitted to exit from the parking lot onto 24th street from the egress furthest north. No vehicle should be exiting from the ingress that is further south.
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College and Career Update
Update from Mrs. Levene
Did you know that in PVCP's junior-level College and Career Class, students not only complete several personal inventories to help discern God's calling in their lives, but they also develop critical life skills to be successful in college and beyond?
"Would you rather have a single penny that doubles every day for a month or $1 million up front?" This is a question posed to the Juniors during their personal finance portion of the College and Career Class. Learning about the power of compound interest is just one of the many facets of personal finance that they will be experiencing. BTW: A penny that doubles every day for a month would be worth $5,368,709!
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Family Volunteer Hours
As a reminder, every PVCP family is asked to volunteer 20 hours of their time over the course of the school year. These hours should be logged in Praxi (directions below) as they occur to be approved by administration. Any unmet hours will be charged to the AR account at the end of the year at the amount of $15 per missed hour.
How to log volunteer hours:
· Login to PRAXI Parent Portal
· Open the drop down menu by clicking on the 3 horizontal lines on the left
· Scroll to the VOLUNTEER option
· Select FAMILY HOURS
· Follow directions to log volunteer hours
· Your submission will be sent to administration for approval and processing to your account. Once approved, you will no longer be able to edit the entry. Approvals are done manually and may not appear right away.
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Lego Club: 2nd through 5th Grade
Only 4 Spots Remaining!
Lego Club will be held on Tuesdays from 3 to 4 p.m. in room 205. The club begins September 13 and runs through November 15. This club is for 2nd through 5th grade students. There is a fee for the class. Snacks and materials are provided. Space is limited. Please register soon by emailing Mrs. Walker at lwalker@pvcp.org.
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Chess Club: All Ages
Chess Club will be held on Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. in room 301. Classes will be held from September 6 through November 29 (No class on November 22 due to Thanksgiving break). The chess club is for all ages and skill levels. Flyers will be passed out soon. There is a fee for the class. You may register by calling 602-482-4867 or emailing kids@chessemporium.com.
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Art Club: 1st through 5th Grade
Art Club will be held on Mondays from 3:15 to 4 p.m. in room 206. Classes will be held on August 22 and 29; September 19 and 26; October 3, 17, and 24; November 7, 14, and 28; and December 5 and 12. This class is for 1st through 5th grade students. There is a fee for this class. Snacks are provided. You may register by emailing Mrs. Guy at ritaguy123@gmail.com.
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Crochet Club with Mrs. Bell - 6th through 12th Grade
Starts this week!
Mrs. Bell is launching a new crochet club for 6th-12th grade students on Wednesday, September 7! There are no fees for this club, but students will be responsible for purchasing supplies as needed. The first week will focus on the basics, so no prior experience is necessary. The club will meet in room 301 on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:15-4 p.m. Students must show up at least one day per week to learn the new item and start the new project.
The students will receive a start-up kit which includes one crochet hook, a guide on one of the items they will be making, and enough yarn for practicing and making the first item. This will be enough for making a hot pad and small purse. The participants will be required to buy the proper crochet hook and yarn after that. They will be given the design and time to get the materials before starting.
Contact Mrs. Bell at rachelbell@pvcp.org to inquire and learn more!
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Piano Lessons
Are you interested in private piano lessons? PVCP music teacher Amy Cline has been teaching piano for over 30 years and has a few remaining slots available for this year. For more information, please contact her at acline@pvcp.org.
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Uniform Update
Due to the uniform supply chain issues, we have adjusted the requirements. Navy skirts are now approved for 2nd and 3rd grade. Jumpers (plaid or navy) can continue to be worn Kinder - 3rd grade. Polos must have a logo when worn with the navy skirts.
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Sale Ending Today!
PVCP's uniform provider, Lands' End, is offering 20% off August 25 through September 6 as part of their Labor Day sale. Simply use code PARADE and Pin 3818.
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School Lunch Orders
School lunch orders must be placed by Monday night at 10 p.m. of the preceding week. For example, lunch orders for the week of September 19 must be placed by 10 p.m. on Monday, September 12. Remember to check your student's class calendar so as not to order lunches on days when there is a field trip or other activity that will take him or her away from campus. We cannot offer refunds on lunch orders.
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Easy Ways to Support PVCP!
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Link Your Fry's VIP Card
Be sure to link your Fry’s VIP Card to Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory through the Fry’s Community Rewards Program. PVCP will receive quarterly checks from Fry’s for a portion of all purchases made with linked VIP Cards. You must reenroll your VIP card annually on or after August 1. PVCP’s organization ID is AU006.
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Shop AmazonSmile
The next time you make a purchase through Amazon, be sure to utilize the AmazonSmile program! Every time you make a purchase through AmazonSmile when designating PVCP, we receive .5% of your total sales! Use the AmazonSmile link whenever you place an order and select “Paradise Valley Christian School” as your preferred charity. The potential cash-back rewards for PVCP add up quickly!
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