Check Out What's Going on in Elementary
Dear Elementary Families,
The BVCS Difference was on full display this week as our students led with joy and faith during Grandparents Day. Their songs and smiles reminded us all that when Christ is at the center, His presence fills every classroom and hallway. Teachers are faithfully helping students connect biblical truth to their learning, and we continue to see growth in both academics and character. Whether in a Bible lesson, a math challenge, or a moment of kindness on the playground, our students are learning what it means to live out their faith daily. God’s favor is evident—He is at work in powerful ways across our elementary campus!
Blessings,
Kris Giannosa
Elementary Principal
2025-2026 IMPORTANT DATES
Check out the BVCS 2025-2026 Important Dates Calendar
Our elementary students are bringing the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss to life this November in Seussical Kids!
You won’t want to miss this colorful, joy-filled musical that celebrates imagination, friendship, and courage.
📅 SHOW DATES AND TIME: November 7th 5:00/7:00 PM // November 8th 1:00/3:00 PM in the 7-12 MPR
📍 LOCATION: The 7-12 Multipurpose Room (building facing Palendale Rd.)
🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS HERE
We’re partnering with the Modesto Gospel Mission to collect “bundle-up” items for those in need this fall. You’ll see collection barrels around campus beginning next week—bring new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, and blankets to share warmth with our community.
Let’s help the Modesto Gospel Mission prepare for their Thanksgiving at the Mission outreach by giving generously!
Save the Date: BVCS Golf Tournament!
Our annual Golf Tournament is set for Monday, Oct. 27 at Spring Creek Country Club! Enjoy a great day with fellow parents, alumni, and friends while supporting the BVCS Impact Fund and our students. register at bvcsgolf.maestroweb.com.
Teacher Wish Lists for the 2025-2026 School Year
Click on the live link below:
Kinder Wish Lists: Mrs. Edsberg's Miss Ward's Mrs. Litt's
1st Grade Wish Lists: Mrs. Bridges' Miss Jacobson's
2nd Grade Wish Lists: Mrs. Austin's Mrs. McCall's Mrs. Saunder's
3rd Grade Wish Lists: Mrs. Hernandez/Scott's Mrs. O'Leary's Mrs. Stubbert's
4th Grade Wish Lists: Mrs. Garcia's Mrs. Hughes Mrs. Picanco's
5th Grade Wish Lists: Mrs. Boren's Miss Westfall's
6th Grade Wish Lists: Mrs. Meyer's Mrs. Kennedy's Mrs. Stel's
PE Wish List Music Wish List STREAM Wish List Barton Wish List
Weather Parameters: Students will eat indoors when the weather is below 50 degrees (feels like) or over 100 degrees according to the Weather Channel App. Students will also eat indoors and refrain from outside activity if the air quality is 4 or greater according to Valley Air, rainy or extremely windy.
Handbook Highlights:
In an effort to increase security all visitors must check in with the elementary office to receive a visitors badge to attend chapel and awards assemblies. For events in the Venue all participants must enter through the east facing door (also facing the worship center).
Any student up through 6th grade who would like to attend an athletic game on the campus must be with a parent at all times. (Parent-Student Handbook pg. 37)
Elementary Drop Off/Pick Up Traffic Plan 2025-2026
Morning Drop-Off Options:
Park and Walk-in: You may park in the North Lot and walk your child(ren) into the school through the North Gate. Students should not be dropped off to walk alone from the North lot. Our playground supervision for all K- 6th grade students begins at 8:00 a.m. Kindergarten students have supervised play available from 8-8:30 am on the kindergarten playground.
Grade 1-6 students have supervised play available from 8-8:30 on the elementary playground and courtyard. To avoid overcrowding on the play structure each grade level is assigned a day - Grade 1 - Monday, Grade 2 - Tuesday, Grade 3 - Wednesday, Grade 4 - Thursday and Grade 5 and 6 - Friday.
Students that are unattended prior to 8:00 a.m. will be sent to X-care.
Drive thru Drop-Off: Our drive through drop-off location will be in the East Lot. To utilize our drop-off location, please drive down the canal entrance off of Tully Road.
Please be aware that we do not staff this drop-off location or our black top areas until 8:00 am. Students may not be dropped off prior to that time unless they are going to X-care and should be walked in by an adult.
Students that are unattended prior to 8:00 a.m. will be sent to X-care.
After School Pick-Up:
Kindergarten (No after school care) will pick up at 12:30 in the courtyard by the flagpole. Please be off campus after pickup by 12:40.
Kindergarten (After school care) will pick up from 12:45-3:00 from the kindergarten playground or can be walked out to the drive-thru pick up lane.
Park and Walk in:
Parents that choose to park and walk-in to pick up their students will meet their student in the courtyard by the flagpole. For this option, we anticipate the best locations to park will be the North Parking Lot. Students that are not picked up by 3:10 will be walked over to X-care. Please be off campus by 3:10
Drive-thru Pick Up: This location is for those parents who wish to remain in their car while picking up their children. To utilize this pick-up location, please drive down the canal entrance off of Tully Road. Only the students on the pick up list will be brought out to the East Lot for drive-thru pick-up. If your student is in Grade 1-3 please use the left lane, if you student is in Grade 4-6 please use the right lane, and if you have students in both please communicate with them what lane you will be using. Please put the colored document (given out at BTSN) with your students last name printed in large bold letters on your dashboard for easy identification. If you have more than one student, only place the colored document of your oldest student. This will help our staff get your student(s) to you.
*We understand that sometimes there are changes to the normal routine. In those instances, please inform the classroom teacher so we can adjust where your child will be picked up for that day.
Classroom Pick-up:
It may be necessary to call a classroom pickup due to air quality, air temperature at 100 degrees or higher, and rain. We will communicate this through email and text alerts.
We love our furry friends but they are not allowed to be on campus unless they are registered as a service animal.
October Birthdays
10/6 Marsha Holbrook
10/10 Kris Giannosa
10/11 Valerie McCall
10/17 Carrie Thompson
10/20 Alissa Litt
10/22 Tiffany Austin
10/25 Karen Anderson
LEGO DONATIONS FOR STREAM
The STREAM program at the elementary school is looking for LEGO donations. If you have any LEGO pieces sitting around your house collecting dust and would like to find them a new home, we have enthusiastic kids eager to play, build, create, and explore with your LEGOS!
Bring your donations to any BVCS office!
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RESOURCES
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ORIGO STEPPING STONES: Math Curriculum
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I EXCEL: A program used to help students excel in Math.
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