November 6th, 2025
November 6th, 2025
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Raise. Build. Open.– BOSQUE SQUARE NEWS
Raise. Build. Open.– BOSQUE SQUARE NEWS
See Our Progress & Learn How to Join In
Every Family, Every Step.
Every Family, Every Step.
View This Week's Campaign Stats...
• 18% of families participating (40 families of 226)
Knights in Action
Knights in Action
Read Valor Community Stories...
One Snack Stand, One Big Yes
One Snack Stand, One Big Yes
In this campaign, every “yes” opens a door to something far greater than a building - it opens up a story of faith and formation. Recently, one of Valor's youngest supporters, three-year-old Anderson Cork, lived out that vision in a remarkable way. The younger brother of Valor students Rowan and Sutton, Anderson set up a snack stand during the Valor Athletics Golf Outing to raise funds for the Bosque Square Building Campaign—and through his effort and his “yes”, he raised more than $600! His initiative reflects the heart of this campaign: every gift, no matter the size, helps open doors for generations to come. Anderson’s example is a reminder that when our students lead with creativity and conviction, their yes multiplies—and together, we build what lasts.
Bosque Square Broadcast
Bosque Square Broadcast
Valor senior Everett Jensen joins Head of School Wes Kanawyer at the new Bosque Square campus to talk about the impact of Valor on his life and the exciting opportunities the new campus will bring—more light, more space, and more outdoor experiences that create an environment where students can thrive.
ALL SCHOOL
ALL SCHOOL
Swipe or click the arrows above to see this week’s highlights!
IMPORTANT DATES + UPCOMING EVENTS:
11/7: Spinal Screenings for 5th/7th Grade Girls & 8th Grade Boys
11/10: 8th Grade Step Up Meeting
11/10: School Voucher Information Night
11/13: Fall Theatre One Act Showcase of Ville Du Havre, 2 showings
11/21: Spirit Day! Early Release & Staff Training (no lunch on campus)
11/24-11/28: Thanksgiving Break
12/17: Last day of Fall Semester
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
School Voucher Information Night!!
Are you curious about school vouchers and the TEFA program? Please come to the Valor Chapel from 5:30-6:30pm on November 10th to hear more!
Fall Theatre One Act Showcase - Ville du Havre
Valor Theatre presents its State qualifying OneActPlay performance of Ville Du Havre* by Amanda Guthrie on Thursday November 13th at 2:00 pm and 7:30 pm at Grace Church Waco. $5 suggested donation
*Ville du Havre is the retelling of the historical and tragic events that inspired the beloved poem and hymn, It Is Well. Due to tone and story, it is not recommended for younger audiences, but would be appropriate for 7th graders and up. All proceeds from this event help with future costs related to students travel for competition.
Faculty & Staff Birthdays in the Coming Month:
Jessica McCormick, Kindergarten Teacher: 11/1
Stephen Byrd, Athletic Director: 11/4
Mandi Buenger, PreKindergarten Teacher: 11/14
Laurie Perez, GS PE Aide: 11/18
Krista Weathers, Dean of Classical Education: 11/18
Rae Fox, 6th Grade Humanities Teacher: 12/4 (half bday)
Sarah Lloyd, Rhetoric Math Teacher: 12/7 (half bday)
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
GRAMMAR SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES + UPCOMING EVENTS:
11/3: Isaiah 177 House Santa Pals Drive Begins!
11/7: Spinal Screenings for 5th/7th Grade Girls & 8th Grade Boys
11/13: Parent/Teacher Conferences
11/21: Noon Release & Spirit Day
11/24-11/28: Thanksgiving Break 🦃
12/8: Isaiah 177 House Santa Pals Drive Ends!
12/17: Last day of Fall Semester
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Please check our Grammar School Homepage weekly! This week you will find some fun pictures of our students dancing in PE as well as some of our precious Kindergarten and Pre-K Students
You are welcome to start sending in your Isaiah 117 House donations if your family is participating! 🎁
Do you have an idea for improving our Grammar School Homepage? Let us know! Email us at gsadmin@valorprep.com.
LOGIC SCHOOL
LOGIC SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES + UPCOMING EVENTS:
11/7: Spinal Screenings for 5th/7th Grade Girls & 8th Grade Boys
11/10: 8th Grade Step Up Meeting at St. Matthew
11/12: USV Christmas Market Vendor Applications are due!!
11/13 Parent/Teacher Conferences for GS & LS
11/14: 7th Grade Field Trip to Homestead Heritage
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
8th Grade Step Up Meeting on 11/10!
On Monday, 10 November, Kirsten Escobar, RS Dean of Academics, and Lauren Allbritton, RS Dean of Student Formation, will host a meeting for the parents of Year 8 students: 8th Grade Step Up to the Rhetoric School. They will provide parents with vital information about Rhetoric School academics, graduation requirements, special programs, student life, and campus culture from 2 to 3:15pm in the St. Matthew’s Sanctuary, next door to Valor. Kirsten and Lauren will reserve time for parents’ questions and will bring Senior Advisors from Student Congress to provide the student’s perspective of the Valor Rhetoric School. We hope to see you there!
USV Christmas Market Vendor Applications, due 11/12!!
On Monday, 8 December from 3:45-5:00pm, the Upper School will host its Annual Christmas Market in the Village. Ms. Allbritton and Ms. Kennedy are currently receiving applications for booths through 11/12. Year 6-12 students and families received a detailed email from Ms. Kennedy on 11/5, explaining the process for this year’s market. We would love for you to participate!
How do I apply? Fill out THIS Google Form by November 12th. This form is an application only and does not guarantee your spot. Check your inboxes the week of November 17th for an email from me with confirmation for your booth. Please Kaija.Kennedy@ValorPrep.com know if you have any questions.
Lost & Found!!
Parents, our lost & found is overflowing! Please ask your kids to take a look at the waterbottles, lunch boxes, clothing, and curriculum that we have gathered in the green wagon. We want your students to retrieve these expensive items. Ask them to take a look if you are missing items at home. When we begin our Thanksgiving holiday, we will dispose of all items in the lost & found.
As we are moving into cooler weather (finally), students are wearing their Valor fleeces, sweatshirts and quarter zips to school. Please label these clothing items – as our days warm up and they take off these extra layers.
RHETORIC SCHOOL
RHETORIC SCHOOL
IMPORTANT DATES + UPCOMING EVENTS:
11/10-11/11: One Act Play State Competition in Kerrville, TX
11/12: USV Christmas Market Vendor Applications are Due!!!
11/13: Fall Theatre One Act Showcase, 2 showings
11/15: Ausardia/Adalet House Christmas Party, 5-7pm at Whitehall Park
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
LET’S GO One Act Play!
On Monday, 10 November, Valor’s One Act cast and crew will compete in the State One Act Play Competition in Kerrville after qualifying for the State competition at Regionals last week. We wish our thespians the very best!
USV Christmas Market Vendor Applications, due 11/12!!
On Monday, 8 December from 3:45-5:00pm, the Upper School will host its Annual Christmas Market in the Village. Ms. Allbritton and Ms. Kennedy are currently receiving applications for booths through 11/12. Year 6-12 students and families received a detailed email from Ms. Kennedy on 11/5, explaining the process for this year’s market. We would love for you to participate!
How do I apply? Fill out THIS Google Form by November 12th. This form is an application only and does not guarantee your spot. Check your inboxes the week of November 17th for an email from me with confirmation for your booth. Please Kaija.Kennedy@ValorPrep.com know if you have any questions.
Parents, our lost & found is overflowing!
Parents, our lost & found is overflowing! Please ask your kids to take a look at the waterbottles, lunch boxes, clothing, and curriculum that we have gathered in the green wagon. We want your students to retrieve these expensive items. Ask them to take a look if you are missing items at home. When we begin our Thanksgiving holiday, we will dispose of all items in the lost & found.
As we are moving into cooler weather (finally), students are wearing their Valor fleeces, sweatshirts and quarter zips to school. Please label these clothing items – as our days warm up and they take off these extra layers.
FAMILY MINISTRIES + TRADITIONS
FAMILY MINISTRIES + TRADITIONS
IMPORTANT DATES + UPCOMING EVENTS:
11/7: Monthly Prayer Meeting, 8:30-9:00am, Valor Cafeteria
11/7 Grandparents-Led Prayer Meeting, 9:00-9:30am, Valor Cafeteria
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A Note from Mrs. Cornett:
Thank you Valor community for being present for our 4th Annual Valorpalooza this year at Western Belle Farm. It was such a beautiful night for hayrides, good food and connecting with family and friends. I want to say a special thank you to our Family Ministries staff, Brittany Fowler and Sarah Nazarian, who coordinated the logistics for the night. Thank you to a fellow Valor family, Philip & Yvette Helberg with Helberg Barbecue, for being willing to provide & serve incredible food for our families. Thank you to Prefontaine, Sendero Provisions, Better Beauty Skin Studio, DiCampli’s, and a generous family who donated the Turtlebox for our raffle giveaways. Lastly, thank you to the Valorpalooza Traditions Committee for helping organize and execute this event. If you have photos from the event that you would like to share, please send those to Family Ministries by email traditions@valorprep.com. Thank you!
Monthly Prayer | Friday, November 7th
Valor parents and grandparents are invited to join us for a time to pray over our faculty, staff, students and families. We will meet in the Valor cafeteria from 8:30-9:00am.
Grandparents - this is for you! We’d love for you to join us for a special grandparents-led prayer time directly after monthly prayer from 9:00-9:30am in the Valor cafeteria!
REFERENCES + LINKS:
No new links...
ATHLETICS
ATHLETICS
IMPORTANT DATES + UPCOMING EVENTS:
11/6: Varsity FB vs Wichita Falls [District] (Home @ Bishop Reicher) @ 6pm
11/15: 8th Grade Class is hosing a Parents Knight Out as a DC Trip Fundraiser... 5:30-9:00pm in the Valor Gym
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
If you can't make the Varsity football game on Thursday, tune into Youtube.com/@ValorPrepAthletics to catch a full audio broadcast of the game with Juniors, Ben Brown and Jake McCormick. You can also access this through the Valor App in the Athletics hub!
League sports wrapped up their fall season this past week. Thank you to all of the volunteer coaches who made this happen for our community!
Tammy Marton hours are MWF 12-4pm.
REFERENCES + LINKS:
Please visit our Valor Athletic Week at a Glance to stay up-to-date on what's going on this week in Athletics!
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
You can find a full list of folders by school here.
Yearbook Information: https://sites.google.com/valorprep.com/valorparentportal/yearbook-photo-albums-25-26
Calling all Parent Photographers/Volunteers for the Yearbook!
Do you like to take pictures and go to Valor events? If so, we’d love to recruit you to help take photos for our yearbook! If you’d like to volunteer as a designated person to photograph events for us or want to help in some other way with the yearbook, please fill out this form!
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