Knightly News

October 18th, 2024

Click Here to Hear This Week's Audio Greeting & Summary From Mr. Kanawyer!

Campus-Wide

Applications for 25-26 Now Open for Friends & Family!

We have opened up Applications for the 25-26 school year for current family siblings who are not already Valor students and their friends! If you have a child who you want to come to Valor next year and they are not already a student, or you have friends who are interested and would be a good fit for Valor, please encourage them to apply soon at ValorPrep.com/Apply! We will be opening up the application process to the general public in a few weeks after our first Open House on 11/6. If you have any interested friends who want to attend either of our Open Houses (one on 11/6 and one on 12/4), please have them email Bethany at Admin@ValorPrep.com!

Please note that enrollment is not yet open for 25-26 and your current students spots are secured through the end of January. We are only accepting new applications at this time. Be watching future editions of the Knightly News for when enrollment for current students opens later this semester!!!

Last Call for Health Screening Volunteers...

We had to add one more day of hearing & vision screenings to fit everyone in, which means we need one more day of volunteers. If you are available, please sign up here! Please note this is the last year we will be screening the whole school.

Next year, we will only screen certain grades and any new students to the school.

Thank you SO much to the several we have already had volunteer, I'm SUPER thankful for your time and efforts!!

Support Valor student trips WHILE showing love to your people

Want to spread some joy, fun, and encouragement to your friends? Coaches? Neighbors?

Valor Rhetoric School students want to Flock yards with fun encouragement signs and flamingos to bless families all across Waco starting October 28th through November 23rd. See flyer for all the information you need to know.

Donations and sign ups will be open for the next two weeks with limited spots available.

Donate and sign up HERE for Encouragement Flocks to be sent to your people!

Email Lauren.Allbritton@valorprep.com with any questions!

Homecoming & Family Week 2024

Valor Homecoming & Family Week 2024

This year is Valor's FIRST EVER Homecoming Week October 21-25! This year we have combined Homecoming with Family Week, so it's going to be full with events and activities to do with your family and our extended Valor family! For family activities, there will be a digital resource packet shared that week.

QUICK LINKS:

Family Week Resource Packet

Valorpalooza Family Picnic RSVP (All School)

Legacy of a Knight: Kinder-Senior Pass Off RSVP (Kinder, 11th & 12th)

Howdy Homecoming Dance Tickets (RS Only)

Family Ministries

Valorpalooza Family Picnic:
RSVP below!

Valor's 3rd annual, school-wide family picnic will be on Thursday, October 24 at 4:30-6:30 pm at Camp Fimfo. This event is FREE, but we need to know if you and your family are coming. Please RSVP here!

Don't forget to bring a blanket or chair with you there will be many different activites throughout their propery. You may even get the opportunity to defeat Mr. Nazarian on the pickleball court!

When you arrive you can come to the large white tent to collect any tickets for food, raffle tickets or your Homecoming sticker! If you purchased food, it will be ready at 4:30pm and can be picked up anytime before 6pm. Food orders have been closed.

RSVP, Purchase Homecoming Stickers & Raffle Tickets for a Fun Fundraiser!

Valor Family Week Deal:
Basin Climbing & Fitness!

This week for Family Week, Basin Climbing and Fitness (owned by a longtime Valor family) is offering free gear rental with any day pass (a $6 per climber value).

Coordinate with your classes to find a time one evening or on a home day to check it out! Basin is Waco's first indoor rock climbing facility and is located at 650 Alliance Parkway.

Email lauren.e.robb@gmail.com with any questions you might have about climbing at Basin next week!

Parent Book Club: Oct 30!

We're kicking off Parent Book Club with the parent read, Age of Opportunity, on October 30th! The location for our first connect will be hosted at the home of Sarah Heller and it will involve great conversation, connect and a potluck lunch! Let us know you're coming HERE.

We will be discussing the first six chapters and even if you haven't read that far there will still be some great conversations around parenting teens! More details about location and food signups will be communicated via email!

Grammar School (Prek-5th)

Parent / Teacher Conferences

Partnership is at the core of Valor's unique, University-Model of schooling. We POSITIVELY couldn't do what we do--educate and disciple--without YOU! That's why we prioritize time to listen, pray, and discuss your child's growth once each semester. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held this year on November 14th, a Thursday. This will be a home-day off for the Grammar School, but you will need to arrange for childcare for your students while you take time out for this important conversation with each of your child's teachers. Sign-up links should have been sent in the Friday email you received from teachers. Please reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or need to reschedule.

An Education for the Body

This quarter begins a basketball unit in Mrs. Fatzinger's PE classes. Students are focusing on basic passing, dribbling, and shooting skills as well as the general virtues developed through sports: teamwork, determination, and grit. Ask your child to teach you what they've learned and, if you have a basketball net at home, schedule shooting practice as a movement break in between subjects. Don't forget to PLAY and remember the JOY of sharing special moments with them on your homedays. It's why we do what we do--to CONNECT!

PreK and Kinder Pumpkin Patch

In partnership with Point of Truth Church, Robinson, teachers and parents put on a wonderful pumpkin patch for our littlest students last Friday. In the late morning sun of our playground, they listened to a pumpkin story, decorated cookies, and painted pumpkins. What a wonderful way to spend a half-day!

Upcoming in Grammar

Thank you for all the kind words, meals, cards, and gifts for Mrs. Ramsey. She will be back in the office full-time beginning on Friday, October 25th, but don't hesitate to reach out before then.

Mrs. Ramsey led chapel this week! We have begun memorizing Isaiah 43 for quarter 2 and learning to sing "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God." This week in chapel, Mrs. Ramsey reviewed the Old Testament Timeline to give context for Isaiah's book. Review this simple progression with your child: Creation - Fall - Patriarchs - Exodus - Law - Judges - Kings - Exile

The Children's Concert for 4th & 5th graders will take place on Tuesday, November 12. There is more information for 4th/5th grade parents on the RSVP form. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Rucker. (jennifer.rucker@valorprep.com)

Logic School (6th-8th)

Logic School Parent/Teacher Conferences

Logic School Parent/Teacher conferences will happen this year for the first time! The goal of Logic School at Valor is to provide a smooth and gradual transition into the Rhetoric School. This transition works best if parents and teachers partner together! The vision for these conferences is for classroom teachers and co-teachers to collaborate on goals for their student to grow academically and spiritually as well as take steps towards the independence required further on in their academic journey. Please make sure to sign up for a conference here.

Logic School Science Fun!

Logic School (LS):

Hot Lunch: Hot lunch on 10/25 is Fuego
VAP Early Bird Testing: If your student has a VAP, please see email from Mrs. Weathers concerning Early Bird testing.
7th Camping Trip: The annual 7th Grade Camping Trip to Lake Whitney is Nov. 1-2. Please fill out the sign up form here. For more information, see the letter here.

Beyond Next Week in LS:

Oct. 28 - Camp Blessing in LS Chapel
Nov. 1-2 - 7th Grade Camping Trip
Nov. 3 - Daylight Savings
Nov. 14 - Logic School Parent/Teacher Conferences

2024-25 Valor Calendar

If you have questions related to LS, please contact krista.weathers@valorprep.com.

Rhetoric School (9th-12th)

Rhetoric School (RS):

10th/11th - See the PSAT testing schedule for next week here. Testing begins on Tuesday. Half of the 10th and half of the 11th will test on Tuesday. The other half of each grade will test on Thursday.
RS: The "No Limitations Football" game is tomorrow. (See the graphic.)
RS: Homecoming Dance: Don't forget to buy your 9th-12th grade student a ticket to the Howdy Homecoming dance on October 26th. Buy tickets at the spirit shop!
RS: The homework audit slips will be completed in the week after the RS Retreat. There are thousands of audit slips that we are tabulating. When it's all complete, we will analyze the data to guide our discussions about curriculum. Thank you for your patience.

Beyond Next Week in RS:

Oct. 26 - RS Valor Homecoming Dance
Oct. 29 - Valor Fall Art Night

2024-25 Valor Calendar

2024-25 RS Non-Uniform Dress Code Days

If you have questions related to RS, please contact charlie.mooney@valorprep.com.

Fall Art Night RSVP here!

Howdy Homecoming Dance

Don't forget to buy your 9th-12th grade student a ticket to the Howdy Homecoming dance on October 26th. Buy tickets at the spirit shop!

Valor Athletics

Knights on the Green

Golf Tournament

Please share to friends, family, and local businesses. All proceeds will go to the Valor Booster Club.

https://form.jotform.com/Valor_Athletics/KnightsontheGreenGolfTournament

JH Basketball MEETING

October 23rd - Valor Chapel

5:45 pm in the Valor Chapel

We will discuss teams, coaches, and scheduling for practices & games.

Coach Foy will take back a group of JH boys from football practice in the van so they can be present for the meeting.

Fall League Sports

4th-6th Grade

VB 6th grade playoffs start October 21st

Football's last games are October 28th

Cross Country Meet is Friday, November 8th!

Letterman Jacket Fitting

Please turn in all order forms for letterman jackets or patches, ASAP.

TeamFunded Athletic Fundraiser

Thank you for your generosity and participation in our TEAMFUNDED Fundraiser! With your help, we were able to raise $24,451!

JH Volleyball

JH Volleyballl closes out their season over the next week. They play at Reicher on Monday and against CTCS on Thursday from 5-7pm both days. Come out and support our girls for their last two games of the JH volleyball season!

HS Volleyball

Varsity Volleyball are now 6-0 in district after their win vs. Reicher last night.

JV Volleyball also defeated Reicher last night and closes out their season next week.

Senior Night is this coming Tuesday against Summit Christian at 6:30pm. WEAR CAMO.

JV will play against Centex Chargers at 5:30pm on Tuesday.

JH/HS Football

Junior High A Team Football defeated Ovilla Christian 52-7

Junior High B Team Football defeated Allen Academy 33-26

High School Football vs. San Marcos Academy 7:00pm @Paul Tyson

Junior High B Team wrapped up their season last night with a victory over Allen Academy. This group had incredible growth over the course of the year and we are excited for the future. The Junior High A team will look to close out an undefeated season against Azle next week.

Varsity Football LIVE Broadcast

Tonight's audio-only broadcast of the Valor Varsity football game versus San Marcos Academy with Valor Sophomore, Ben Brown, can be heard LIVE through Valor's athletics youtube channel, barring any insurmountable, technical issues.

The game will start at 7:00pm tonight and all previous games will also be archived on Valor Athletics' channel!

Knight Squad Sign-Ups

Knight Squad! Kids preK-6th grade join the Knight Squad today. Members receive field access before home games and the ability to run through the sign with the team at all home games. Knight Squad members get free admission to home games and a Knight Squad t-shirt. Use the Google form below to join booster club and register your kids for Knight Squad!

Cross Country

Where: TAPPS State Meet at Cottonwood Golf Course

When: 12pm Gates open for the afternoon session

Cost: $8 a person for everyone over the age of 6

2A Girls begins at 1:40p

2A Boys begins at 2:45p

**All Cross Country athletes will be able to walk the course Sunday, October 27th from 3:00p-5:30p**

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

Upcoming Faculty/Staff Birthdays

Mathis, Tina- 8th Grade Math & Science Teacher...10/22
Elmshaeuser, Hannah- 6th Grade Math & Science Teacher...10/27
Kanawyer, Wes- Head of School... 10/29
Nazarian, Jared- Chief Business Officer... 10/29
Randall, Alyssa- RS Spanish Teacher...10/30
Kennedy, Kaija- RS Theater Teacher...10/31

To access the folder of Faculty & Staff favorites for all Faculty & Staff members, please click here. Thank you!

Reference Material

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

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...

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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