Knightly News
Knightly News
December 18th, 2024
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Christmas Greeting from Mr. Kanawyer!!!
Christmas Greeting from Mr. Kanawyer!!!
Valor Closed for Christmas Break
Valor Closed for Christmas Break
Over the Christmas break, the faculty, staff, and administration will be out of the office as we enjoy rest and time with families and celebrate the birth of Christ. Admins will return to the office on Monday, January 6th, and faculty will return on Tuesday, January 7th, for training. The first day of school will be Wednesday, January 8th.
Re-Enrollment for 25-26 Now Open!!
Re-Enrollment for 25-26 Now Open!!
Re-enrollment for the 25-26 school year is now open!
If you have a current student who will either be returning, or not returning, please let us know as soon as possible by logging in to the Family Portal and either enrolling, or selecting "Will not re-enroll." We have waiting lists already in several grades and while we would love to see everyone return, if you know your student is not coming back, it's helpful to us to know as soon as possible. Your student's current place in the next grade is secure up until the enrollment deadline of January 31st, 2025.
To do this, please follow these steps:
1. Log into Renweb at this address: The District Code is VPA-TX: https://logins2.renweb.com/Logins/ParentsWeb-Login.aspx?
2. Click on "Apply/Enroll" on the left hand side of the home page
3. Click "Enrollment/Reenrollment"
4. Click the button that says, "Click here to open Enrollment"
Next to your student's name under Packet Status, click "Start Enrollment Packet" and then proceed in filling out the enrollment packet following the prompts given. You will have to do this for each child, but most of the information is pre-populated and shouldn't take very long to complete.
Please note that there is a $210 non-refundable enrollment fee per student.
If your student is not returning to Valor next year, please click "Will not Re-enroll” as soon as you know.
After careful consideration and recommendations from our Finance Committee, the Board has approved modest tuition adjustments in response to rising operational costs. Our commitment remains steadfast in providing affordable education while nurturing the growth and excellence of our school.
Tuition Rates for 2025-2026
PreK and Grammar School: $6,857
Logic School: $7,298
Rhetoric School: $10,584
Scholarship Opportunities
The scholarship application for current families is now open with a deadline of January 15th.
For the best experience, use a desktop or laptop computer to complete the forms on Renweb. Please let Bethany Brown know (Admin@ValorPrep.com) if you have any issues with the enrollment process or any questions! Thank you!!!
Free Dress Fundraiser
Free Dress Fundraiser
Hey Valor family, in an attempt to raise some money for our Junior trip to Europe this spring, we are bringing back the ever-popular "free dress punch card" for a few dates in the spring. If your student would like to come in free dress (not in their uniform) on Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, and senior's last day on campus -- buy a free dress card TODAY! It could be a great stocking stuffer! Cards are $15 each and all the money goes towards our student trips.
January Parent University
January Parent University
Mark your calendars! Parent University will be held on Wednesday, January 22 on Valor Campus.
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Grammar School Training 1-3pm
*Be sure to read Teaching from Rest by Sarah Mackenzie before training!
Upper School Parent Reception 5-6pm
Upper School Training 6-8pm
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More details will be given after Christmas break!
Family Ministries
Family Ministries
Merry Christmas from Family Ministries!
Merry Christmas from Family Ministries!
Dear Valor families,
As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus this season, I reflect on all the things I love about Christmas--the Christmas lights, songs, devotions and quiet moments alone in my living room when everyone else is asleep. These moments are rare and needed. I have many things to be grateful for in this season.
It is such a joy and privilege to partner and walk alongside you all in the education and the discipleship of your students. This semester we have experienced great moments of celebration and growth, but also experienced struggle and loss in our community. I am grateful that our hope can rest in the promises of God. As the weary soul rejoices, we can find strength and peace in the person of Jesus.
My prayer for you and your family this season is for a time of rest, renewal and connection with those we love and hold dear to us over this Christmas break--that we would make space for the most important thing-- God's presence in a lost and broken world.
We love you and wish you all a Merry Christmas.
Joyfully,
Mrs. Cornett
Save the Date! Boots & Bows Father/Daughter Dance
Save the Date! Boots & Bows Father/Daughter Dance
Save the date for our 2nd Annual Boots & Bows Father/Daughter Dance - Friday, February 21! Ticket sales will begin in January and more details will be given after Christmas break.
We invite all Valor girls PreK-8th and their dad or special guest to a night of bootscootin' and sweet memories!
Grammar School (Prek-5th)
Grammar School (Prek-5th)
Last call for Speech Meet sign-up!
Last call for Speech Meet sign-up!
2nd-5th graders can be exempt from Quarter 3 presentations by signing up to audition! The top students from each grade-level will have the chance to perform a poem, song, Scripture recitation from any Book of Remembering or memorize a famous speech or narration on a chapel day in February. It's one of our favorite new Grammar School traditions! Sign up HERE.
New Read-aloud for Quarter 3
New Read-aloud for Quarter 3
2nd-5th graders will begin reading The Dangerous Journey as a homeday read-aloud. Please make sure your family has purchased the book. You can also view the literature guide HERE to prepare for this retelling of the allegorical story Pilgrim's Progress.
Upcoming in Grammar
Upcoming in Grammar
Jan. 8 - First day back after break
Jan. 20 - MLK Day holiday
Jan. 22 - Grammar School Parent Training 1-3pm @St. Matthew's Chapel.
Logic School (6th-8th)
Logic School (6th-8th)
Logic School (LS):
Logic School (LS):
The HAS for January: The HAS for Thursday (1/9) will be posted on Wednesday (1/8). After this, the HAS publish date will return to the typical Friday afternoon for the following week.
Final grades will be submitted by 4pm on Thursday (12/19). After an administrative review, the report cards will be made available in RenWeb by noon on Friday (12/20).
Beyond Next Week in LS:
Jan. 8 - Students' first day back
Jan. 20 - MLK Jr. Holiday, NO SCHOOL
Feb. 17 - Presidents Day, NO SCHOOL
March 7 - End of Q3, early dimissal
March 10-12 - Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
If you have questions related to LS, please contact krista.weathers@valorprep.com.
Rhetoric School (9th-12th)
Rhetoric School (9th-12th)
Rhetoric School (RS):
Rhetoric School (RS):
You (and your student) have made it the end of the semester! Congratulations! We had a great semester. I'm proud of your students and their achievements. --Mr. Mooney
Final grades will be submitted by 4pm tomorrow (12/19). After an administrative review, the report cards will be made available in RenWeb by noon on Friday (12/20).
The Upper School administration will be out of the office until Monday, January 6, when they return for a day of administrative planning. The faculty will return for training on January 7, and the first day of the semester for students will be Wednesday, January 8.
RS parents may now check RenWeb/FACTS and access their child's Q3 schedule. Students and parents may email kirsten.escobar@valorprep.com if they have any questions regarding the class schedule.
There will be an opportunity to take an in-house mock ACT on Saturday, January 11. This will be hosted by Dr. Escobar and the exam will mimic the experience of taking the real ACT. More information and the opportunity to sign up will come out the first week of class in January. There is no cost! All RS students are invited to participate, but it is completely optional.
The next Big Ideas Sheet (BIS) will be posted on Friday, January 10.
Beyond Next Week in RS:
Jan. 8 - Students' first day back
Jan. 11 (Sat) - Mock ACT @ Valor
Jan. 20 - MLK Jr. Holiday, NO SCHOOL
Jan 27-31 - Spirit Week!
Feb. 17 - Presidents Day, NO SCHOOL
March 7 - End of Q3, early dismissal
March 10-12 - Spring Break, NO SCHOOL
2024-25 RS Non-Uniform Dress Code Days
If you have questions related to RS, please contact charlie.mooney@valorprep.com.
STUDENTS WIN!!!!!!!!
STUDENTS WIN!!!!!!!!
The girls' volleyball team got their first ever win against the teachers/coaches in our annual students vs. staff volleyball game! It was VERY close, but the girls pulled out the win in the final set! Go Knights!
Valor Athletics
Valor Athletics
Merry Christmas from Athletics
Dear Valor Families,
As we reflect on this fall season, we are filled with gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to our athletic program. Your dedication has been instrumental in fostering a culture of excellence and growth among our students.
As our department and school continue to grow into a more competitive and holistic approach to athletics, we invite you to see sports as a tool for discipleship. Through commitment and hard work, we teach our children invaluable life lessons—but let us remember that our identity is not found in what we do, but in Christ alone: “For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God” (Colossians 3:3).
Living with JOY (Jesus, Others, Yourself) means ordering our loves properly, so that everything we do glorifies God and works for our good. This gives us the confidence and courage to pursue excellence, knowing our ultimate purpose is rooted in Him.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and pray that this season would be a time of rest and joy as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.
With gratitude,
Stephen Byrd
Athletic Director
Valor Preparatory Academy
League Basketball
The schedules have been released to coaches. Volunteer sheet for home games will be sent out over break. Thank you!
Spring Sport Meeting
When: January 14th
Where: Valor Chapel
What Time: 5:00p
Why: Baseball, Tennis, Golf, and Track will meet to discuss practice and game expectations and schedules for the 2025 spring season! Athletes do not need to attend, but can if they would like.
Junior High Basketball
Winter Schedule
JH Boys Open Gym:
12/21: 9-10am @Valor
12/23: 9-10am @Valor
12/27: 8-10am @Valor
12/28: 8-10am @Valor
12/30: 8-10am @Valor
Practices January 2nd & 3rd at Valor 9-11am
Practices return to normal 2nd week of January.
*We have provided plenty of opportunities to shoot over break and will release another schedule after Christmas. Please reach out to Coach Brough, Coach Kennedy or Coach Foy when he returns 12/26 if you wish to come up at a different time.
Coach Brough: brough.hoops@yahoo.com
Coach Kennedy: Dave_Kennedy@baylor.edu
Coach Foy: Michael.Foy@valorprep.com
12/24-12/26 & 12/31 are DEAD PERIOD.
Please do not come up to the gym for JH basketball.
High School Basketball
High School Basketball Practice Week of:
Wednesday 12/18 3-5pm @TX Legends
Thursday 12/19 v. Allen Academy 5pm
Varsity & JV1/2 Boys
12/30 vs Iredell 5 & 6:15pm
High School Girls Basketball Practice Week of:
Wednesday 12/18 Practice 3:30p-5:30p at Valor
Thursday 12/19 Varsity v. McDade 4pm
High School Cheer
High School Cheer
Congratulations to our High School Cheer Team for competing at the TAPPS State Championships on Tuesday! Special thank you to Coach Sherwood and Coach Heiner for their time, energy, and dedication to our squad!
Athletic Trainer: Tammy Marton
Tammy has already been a huge help for our athletic department and we are so thankful to have her in our community. Her office hours for all JH/HS athletes are:
Monday/Wednesday: 7am-9am
Tuesday/Thursday: 10:30am-12:30pm
Friday: 2:45pm-4pm
Human Resources
Human Resources
Now Hiring!
Now Hiring!
Executive Assistant to the Head of School
This position will work closely assisting Mr. Kanawyer with administrative support, as well as fundraising, donor care and branding/communications. If you are a detail oriented, excellent communicator who thrives working in a fast paced environment as part of a team, please consider applying!
To learn more, or to apply, please visit https://valorprep.com/careers/
Upcoming Faculty/Staff Birthdays
Upcoming Faculty/Staff Birthdays
Downey, Elizabeth- GS Art Teacher...12/20
Stanley, Lace- GS Classroom Aide...12/22
Nissen, Misty- 3rd Grade Classroom Teacher...12/27
Steele, Michelle- 5th Grade Math & Science Teacher...12/28
Karr, Sarah- Upper School Admin. Asst... 1/3
Brock, Eli- RS Literature Teacher...1/8
Friesen, Jolynn- GS Aide...1/8 (half bday)
Franklin, JeniRe- LS PE Teacher...1/9
Engebretson, Julie- RS Creative Writing Teacher...1/10 (half bday)
To access the folder of Faculty & Staff favorites for all Faculty & Staff members, please click here. Thank you!
Reference Material
Reference Material
Facts Family App: Free Download!
Facts Family App: Free Download!
Our new app through Renweb/Facts Family Portal is now available for a free download from the Apple store or Google Play store! It includes quick and easy access to all this and more!
Weekly Newsletter
Full School Calendar
Athletics Hub
Hot lunch ordering
Grades, Report Cards & Attendance
Student Schedules, Behavior and Service Hours
Financial information
Please visit the mobile device store of your choice, search "Valor Preparatory Academy," download the app and then log in with your Facts Family portal account information (the district code is VPA-TX)!!
24-25 Yearbook Orders
24-25 Yearbook Orders
Hello Valor Family! With the year starting some changes have been put into place. One of the changes is that the yearbook will be run by students taking the new journalism class this year. Some important information to note about the new yearbook this year:
The yearbook is 10% off until September 30th. Pre-order at www.treering.com. The passcode to buy the yearbook through Treering is: 1015196645893006.
As always, every family gets two free custom pages with the option to add additional spreads at 99 cents each. This is a great way to document home days and other activities.
Samuel Shores
Rhetoric Journalism
Absences, Tardies, Leaving Early & Sickness Notifications...
Absences, Tardies, Leaving Early & Sickness Notifications...
Just a quick reminder! If your student needs to leave early, arrive late, is sick, or they are going home with someone who is not on your pickup list, please call or email Sarah Worthington at the front desk to let her know! She is handling all those requests from here on out. Thank you!!!!!!
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