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Dear Elementary Families,

We are excited to offer so many incredible summer opportunities for our students grow in their faith and learning! Whether your child loves creativity, sports, hands-on learning, or STEM exploration, there is something for everyone.

Along with our BVCS Summer Camp themed weeks filled with games, crafts, activities, and friendships, students in grades 3–6 also have the opportunity to participate in the Patriot Robotics Camp.

From Arts & Crafts and Sports Mania to Robotics and STEM learning, we love providing opportunities for students to stay connected, engaged, and growing in Christ all summer long.

Be sure to read more and explore all of the available summer programs and registration opportunities linked below or found on our CAMP page.

Current Kindergarten-6th Grade Students

BVCS Elementary Summer Camp (June 8-July31) - Flexible weekly options with engaging themes all summer long

Kindergarten

Ohana Island Adventure (June 1–4) – A fun, faith-filled introduction to summer for our littlest Lions

1st–5th Grade

Kids Campus: Emerald Crossing (July 5–9) – A high-energy, Christ-centered week filled with worship, teaching, and connection

6th–8th Grade

Hume Lake – Meadow Ranch (July 19–25) – A powerful week away to grow in faith, friendships, and independence
Volleyball Camp (June 8–11) and Basketball Camp (June 15–18) for Incoming 4-8th grades– Skill-buildg and fun with our BVCS coaches

Spots for many of these camps are limited and will fill quickly.

Visit the SUMMER CAMP! page to learn more and secure your student’s spot.

Let’s make this a summer of growth, connection, and unforgettable memories for our Lions!

In His service,
Kris Giannosa
Elementary Principal

krisg@bvcs.org

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ELEMENTARY CAMP SIGNUPS

We are excited to share an upcoming opportunity for our students! A Robotics Summer Camp will be hosted in the High School's MPR here at Big Valley this summer, June 8- June 12. A morning and an afternoon session are available.

This STEM-focused camp is open to students currently in grades 3–6, and the organizers have reserved 10 spots specifically for Big Valley students. Our own BVCS Junior High teacher, Mrs. Brooke Smart, will be one of the instructors as well.

Spots are expected to fill quickly, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible if your child is interested.

You can find more information and sign up using the link below:
2026 Patriot Robotics Stem Camp

Kids Campus 2026 for 1st–5th Grade July 5–9

Kids Campus is back and we’re excited for an incredible week for our elementary students!

This multi-day summer event is designed for incoming 1st–5th graders and will take place July 5–9 from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM each day, with lunch included. Each day will begin and end together in the Worship Center, creating a fun and meaningful shared experience for all students.

Families are also invited to join us for a special Family Kickoff Night on July 6 from 6:00–7:00 PM in the Worship Center—an evening of teaching, worship, and connection.

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Last Day to Request Class Placement was April 24, 2026!

We understand that families may have preferences or requests regarding class placement or specific teachers. While we do our best to take these requests into consideration, we are ultimately responsible for making placement decisions that best support the overall class dynamic and the needs of all students.

We do have guidelines that help inform our class lists, though we do not operate under a formal policy. Considerations may include academic needs, learning styles, social dynamics, and balanced classroom environments. This process involves a significant amount of time, collaboration, and discernment.

Each year, your child’s current grade-level team meets together to create the class lists for the following year. These teachers know your students well and work closely to thoughtfully place each child. Most importantly, this process is covered in prayer, as we seek God’s guidance in making decisions that will allow every student to thrive.

We truly value our partnership with families and appreciate your trust in this process. Please know that every placement decision is made with great care and with your child’s best interests at heart.

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.

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.

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