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Join us the Evening of April 5 at 6 p.m.
PVCP's Spring Open House will take place on April 5 at 6 p.m., with multiple academic and extracurricular exhibitions across campus. You'll have the chance to see the third grade wax museum, fourth grade Arizona projects, and the fifth grade international tour. We are also excited to hear from the PVCP middle school band and see an incredible fine arts exhibition highlighting PVCP students' artwork.
This is a great time to see the PVCP campus in action, so we encourage you to bring any friends or family who might be considering PVCP as an option for their children. This is also a great night for current PVCP families to visit the next grade up. Light refreshments will be provided by PAC.
Schedule of Events
Art Walk in Fraley Center: 6 - 8 p.m.
3rd Grade Wax Museum in Fraley Center: 6 - 6:30 p.m.
Modern Jazz Dance in Fraley Center: 6:30 - 6:45 p.m.
Middle School Band Outside near Pit: 6:45 - 7 p.m.
Classroom Visits: 7 - 8 p.m.
Be sure to stop by classrooms to see the 4th Grade Arizona Projects and the 5th Grade International Tours!
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Upcoming Events
March 30
- Early Dismissal, No EDC or Lunches
- Parent-Teacher Conferences
*Please be sure to pick up your students by 11 a.m.
April 1
- PAC Parent Coffee
- Upper School NHS Induction Ceremony, SBC Cactus Campus, 11:30 a.m.
April 4-8
- Upper School Spirit Week
April 7
- All School Character Day
April 9
- Upper School Prom
April 15-18
- Easter Break, No School
April 22
- Spring Play: Much Ado Out West, Fraley Center, 7 p.m.
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Support for the Van Epps Family
As many of you know, the Van Epps family has faced a recent health challenge with their baby, Nolan, who had surgery to remove a tumor and has begun chemotherapy. Many families have graciously extended support to the family in addition to maintaining them in your prayers. The best way to stay informed of Nolan's progress and needs of the Van Epps family is to follow their journey at CaringBridge. As the recent update shares, baby Nolan will begin 22 weeks of chemotherapy on March 11. For those who are able, financial support to assist with meals and any other needs at this time can be sent directly to Eric through Venmo at @Eric-VanEpps-1 (the last four digits of the associated phone are 9622).
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2021-2022 Community Survey Results
We are grateful for all the families who participated in this year's family survey! We had record participation with more than 50% of PVCP households submitting a response - an incredibly high percentage for the education industry. The results below reflect the averages across all categories. Your feedback is valuable as we strive to continuously improve as we serve our families and the Lord.
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- PVCP offers an academically rigorous instructional program.
- PVCP has maintained its mission to in-person learning, providing a community of spiritual nurturing and academic excellence, in spite of COVID limitations.
- Teachers develop critical thinking skills in students.
- My student is prepared for the next grade level.
- Homework expectations align with an academic preparatory program.
- PVCP is positively impacting students spiritually by helping them develop a Christian worldview.
- The school is committed to developing the moral character of students.
- PVCP promotes appropriate use of technology.
- PVCP produces well-rounded graduates prepared for college and a purposeful life.
- PVCP offers a quality athletics program (only answer if you have a student in 6th-12th grade).
- It is easy for me to contact my student’s teachers when I need to.
- Teacher e-mails, teacher websites, the Panther Press, Praxi e-mails, the school website, the Monitor, and other communication tools provide for thorough communication between home and school.
- The school’s mission is clearly articulated to the school community through multiple channels including handbooks, Town Hall, and regular updates from administration.
- When families experience crisis, the school/community helps them through it.
- There is a strong sense of community within the school.
- PVCP’s teachers are approachable and listen to our concerns, consistent with the Matthew 18 Policy.
- Administration is available to address parental concerns consistent with the Matthew 18 Policy.
- PVCP provides opportunities for parental involvement in school activities.
- Faculty and staff are knowledgeable and professional.
- The school’s enforcement of the Love and Logic discipline policy is fair.
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2022-2023 Tuition and Fees
Dear PVCP Families,
Every spring, PVCP’s Board of Directors meets to set tuition policy for the subsequent school year. These discussions are grounded in substantial prayer, with great consideration given to the impact on PVCP families. Two of our institutional values are keeping tuition as low as possible for our families, while at the same time caring for our teachers through a competitive compensation and benefits package. In fact, 100% of tuition increases go directly to cover teacher and staff benefits, most specifically the soaring cost of healthcare coverage. Consequently, you will find a modest increase for the 2022-2023 tuition and fees schedule.
As the Board unveiled at the Town Hall meeting in October, part of PVCP's strategic growth plan includes the launching of the self-sustaining Early Education Center, providing care for those six weeks old and up. Not only is there a significant demand for a Christian Early Education Center in our community, but we feel blessed to have been able to fund this building through strong stewardship planning.
Notably, as enrollment continues to grow with two sections already slated in several grades next year, once opened, the Early Education Center will provide additional classroom space in the lower school. Moreover, enrollment in the Early Education Center will function as a feeder for the lower school with a positive budgetary impact positioning the school for additional future planning.
We thank you for your continued prayers of support for PVCP as we enter an exciting new season!
Sincerely,
PVCP Board of Directors
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Continued Growth and Teacher Hiring
As tour requests and applications for next year continue to come in, we want to be in the best position possible with a pipeline of quality applicants to fill additional sections of grades as numbers warrant. Do you know someone with a background in education who values pouring into the next generation and training them in biblical truth? Then encourage them to join PVCP's community of spiritual nurturing and academic excellence by sending their résumé to HR@pvcp.org.
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2022-2023 Academic Calendar
The 2022-2023 academic calendar is now available online. This includes school start date, scheduled holidays, and half days.
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Track & Field Update
The PVCP Track & Field Season is off with a BANG! The Middle School Boys Team placed 1st and the Middle School Girls Team placed 2nd at their first meet! Also, the Upper School Girls placed 5th. Panther athletes took home numerous medals for their individual performances as well.
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Thank You to our Young Entrepreneurs!
We want to extend a special thanks to Charlotte White and Corban Bohnett who sold all-natural, dog bones, homemade by Mrs. White and Charlotte! They made several hundred dollars which they donated to support field day. Thanks, Charlotte and Corban, for your hard work and dedication to the school!
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PAC Parent Coffee: April 1
Join us this Friday for the next PAC parent coffee from 8 to 9 a.m. Come get a Mama’s Cold Brew for yourself and deliver one to your students' teachers!
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Teacher Gift and Birthdays
Remember to check for your teachers’ upcoming birthdays and opportunities to bless them with a note of encouragement or a small gift of appreciation. The link below provides you with easy access to sign up for a specific week!
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Upper School Spirit Week & All-School Spirit Day!
In anticipation of prom, the upper school Spirit Week is April 4-8! Additionally, the full school is invited to join in on Thursday for "character day," and students are encouraged to dress up as their favorite character from a book or movie! All outfits must be in good taste and keeping with PVCP standards and biblical values.
- Monday - Decade Day
- Tuesday - Accessories Day
- Wednesday - Hawaiian Day
- Thursday - Character Day (all school invited to participate)
- Friday - One Color Day
- Seniors: blue
- Juniors: red
- Sophomores: black
- Freshmen: green
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Upper School Prom 2022!
Prom is just around the corner! If you still need volunteer hours, this is a fun way to get involved, even if you don't have students in the upper school yet. To see volunteer opportunities, click here, or contact Mrs. Tierney at anjalitierney@hotmail.com with any questions. Cash donations are accepted and will count as fulfilling volunteer hours!
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Spring Performance: Much Ado Out West
Mrs. Ramirez invites you and your family to join the performing arts students on April 22 for their production of Much Ado Out West, a comical spin on the classic Shakespeare play! All ages are welcome. The cost is $5 per person, cash only, at the door. Showtime is 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
If your family is interested in reserved front or second row seating, eight front row seats are available for $300 (two sets available), while 9 second row seats are available for $200 (two sets available). Contact Mr. Nyhart at bnyhart@pvcp.org if interested no later than Tuesday, April 19. First come, first served!
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Christian Film Screening
Christian apologist Lee Strobel's The Case for Heaven is holding limited screenings next week, April 4, 5, and 6. This is a a great opportunity to support the biblical film industry while also deepening your understanding of this topic so central to Christian theology. See screening times and locations here.
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Two PVCP graduates have launched a 1:1 online math tutoring program called My Math Experts. They offer the following services:
- 1:1 Homework Help
- Custom learning plan subscriptions that include
- Initial and ongoing assessments
- Monthly learning plan updates
- Combination of homework help and My Math Experts curriculum
- Grade tracking
- 1:1 hourly sessions
- 15-minute emergency same-day sessions
- Much more
Summer programs enrolling now with special discounts for PVCP students!
4 Week Daily Program Includes:
- Initial assessment to identify learning gaps
- Post assessment to track progress
- My Math Experts curriculum plan
- (Note that we can use Saxon as curriculum too)
- 18 hourly sessions with direct expert instruction
- Maximum 1:3 expert to student ratio
- Address learning loss and/or introduce new concepts to get ahead
- Sessions can be used between May 31 – August 5
- Flexible schedule allowed
- Price: $749.99
- After PVCP discount: $699.99
8 Week Daily Program includes:
- The same components as the 4 Week Daily Program
- 36 hourly sessions with direct expert instruction
- Price: $1,299.99
- After PVCP discount: $1,249.99
10 Session Summer Tune-Up includes:
- The same components as the 4 Week Daily Program
- 10 hourly sessions with direct expert instruction
- Price: $449.99
- After PVCP discount: $399.99
Check out their website to learn more and get started, or reach out to Kevin Kemper directly if you have any questions. Thank you!
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My Math Experts
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Save On Your Tuition!
T.R.I.P. is back! Family referrals are one of the primary ways new families learn about PVCP, and we want to reward you for your efforts in spreading the word about our incredible community! Through T.R.I.P., your family will receive a $1,000 tuition credit for each student you recruit. There is no limitation to the number of students you can recruit, so in theory, you can cover all your tuition through the recruitment of new students!
Half of the credit will be applied to student accounts in December and the other half in May. Recruited students must remain for the duration of the school year to receive full credit. Credits will be prorated for students who leave before the completion of an academic year. Credit is good for one year only and does not carry over to subsequent years the recruited family is enrolled.
Mrs. Cornelius is available and ready to conduct tours for your contacts, so have them sign up today!
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Lunch Reminder: Deadline
Please remember, lunch orders must be submitted by the 15th of the month prior to the month for which you are ordering lunches. Any submissions after the 15th will not be accepted. Full instructions on ordering lunch may be found here.
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Save-the-Date: Upper School Graduation
The graduation ceremony for the class of 2022 will take place at Scottsdale Bible Church, Cactus Campus, on May 12 at 7 p.m.
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Make Your STO Contributions by April 15!
Did you know that there is still time to make sure your 2021 state income taxes go to a cause that you believe in? By making a donation to a qualified "School Tuition Organization" (STO), like APSTO, you can receive a dollar-for-dollar tax credit when filing your 2021 state tax return, all while making a Christian education available to more people! That means if you owe the State of Arizona $1,000 in income taxes, and you make a $1,000 donation to an STO, you now owe the state nothing!
When making a donation to an STO, be sure to designate Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory or a PVCP student other than your own as the intended recipient. When designating PVCP, this gives us the ability to support families within our community who might need additional help in covering their tuition.
Because the contribution deadline is April 15, you can actually determine what you owe to the State of Arizona and then make a donation to offset it before filing your taxes!
A list of STO's with which PVCP partners may be found here.
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Thursday Food & Fellowship: 8th-12th Grade
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We're excited to welcome Scottsdale Bible Church Cactus Campus Youth Pastor Ethan Clark to campus on Thursdays at lunch for food and fellowship! The group will meet in room 301 from 11 to 11:25 a.m. Food and Fellowship is a lunch club built upon the three pillars of faith, truth, and community. We discuss faith through asking questions in a safe environment, seek truth through earnestly looking for answers, and engage in community through pizza and fellowship!
The club will not meet on 3/31.
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International Host Families Needed
Please consider opening your homes and hearts to an international student attending PVCP for the 22-23 school year! When you host a student, you give an incredible gift. You give an international student the chance to fulfill his or her dreams of experiencing the American way of life. You give your family the opportunity to learn and appreciate different cultures. You give your community an eager new member with fresh eyes and fresh perspectives. Most of all, you give one another the warmth of friendship and family bonds that last a lifetime. We are in need of several families to host students from various European and Asian countries. Currently, we are looking for homes for two girls:
- Marta from Spain will be in 10th grade. She enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and is excited to be involved with sports.
- Gadea is from Spain and will be in 10th grade. She comes from a large, close-knit family and is hoping to be in a home where she can expand her family even further. She loves animals, listening to music, and volleyball.
If you feel called to make a difference in the lives of one of our students, please contact Cristi Youngkin at 602-615-0776 or cristi.educatius@gmail.com, or you can contact Mrs. Cornelius for more information.
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Join other PVCP Students in the BSA!
PVCP parent Mrs. Sucher invites all 5th through 7th grade students to visit her son's troop meeting to learn more about the Boy Scouts of America! This is a great opportunity to learn valuable lifeskill and experience adventure while forming lifelong friendships. Please reach out to Mrs. Sucher at the e-mail address below with any questions you might have.
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Last Call for Yearbook Photos!
The 2021-2022 PVCP Yearbook is in progress, and we need your photos - field trips, sports, events, candids, etc. E-mailing Mr. Astemborski (aastemborski@pvcp.org) is the easiest way to submit photos, but you can also download the Herff Jones eShare App for Apple or Android and enter the School Code “PVCP” to submit your images. Thank you for your support!
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Volunteer Hours
One of the great ways we foster community while supporting our incredible school is through family volunteer hours. 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. Parents can get involved through volunteering at your grade level assigned events (sign up below), helping in the classroom, assisting with sporting events and clubs, attending PAC events or meetings, and more!
Master Event Sign Up
Teacher Blessing Sign Up (1 hour per teacher gift given)
· Log in 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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Are You Looking for a Babysitter?
Hi, my name is Juliana Dahlgren. I am in 9th grade at PVCP. I have a lot of babysitting experience. I volunteer at my church regularly in the nursery, and I have also taken a babysitting course. If you are in need of a babysitter for one or more children aged 3 years and up, please call or text me for availability and pricing. Thank you!
Juliana Dahlgren
856-278-6124
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Moms in Prayer - Join us this Wednesday!
Moms in Prayer will be meeting this Wednesday morning, right after drop-off, in the PVCP library. Please join us as we lift up in prayer our students, staff, country, and world! You can call, text, or e-mail Kim Good with any questions at 602-708-3967 or mnkgood97@gmail.com.
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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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