Knightly News

October 25th, 2024

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!!!

Health Screening Volunteers...Last Day THIS Monday, 10/28!!

We had to add one more day of hearing & vision screenings to fit everyone in, which means we have one or two volunteer slots open. 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!

November Coffee & Conversations

Parents join us for a time to connect with Valor Administrators and hear an update on departmental happenings.

This is a great time to connect with our admin team and ask questions and receive more information regarding upcoming events and intiatives that we are working on this year.

Date: Friday, November 1
Time: 9:15am (directly after Monthly Prayer)
Location: Valor Cafeteria

Homecoming & Family Week 2024

Family Resources

This past week was filled with opportunities to connect and celebrate with our Valor community. It was great to see families at Valorpalooza and games this week. I love being a part of this community.

As we welcome November, we want to communitcate how grateful we are for your family. Below are the resources that we collected for family week and we wanted to make those available for the next couple of weeks. Our hope is that even in busyness of our schedules we cultivate space for family time, Sabbath rest and reflection on all the good things that the Lord has given us. I am excited to try Coach Fatzinger's award winning chili! You are a blessing and I am praying that in this season we would encounter the goodness of the Lord. Joyfully,

Mrs. Cornett
Family Resource LINK:

Family Week Resource Packet

Family Ministries

Parent Book Club: October 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!

Monthly Prayer: November 1

Valor parents & grandparents: The Valor Prayer Committee invites you to a time of prayer on Friday, November 1 from 8:30-9:00 am. We will pray over our school, teachers, and students!

Grammar School (Prek-5th)

Coming Home in Grammar School

This week, Valor kicked off some new traditions to celebrate our first annual Homecoming. In the classical tradition, a nostos is a hero's return to his homeland after a long time in exile. What does it look like for our children to come home to us, their parents? To God? To one another? Is there a new tradition your family would like to begin to make coming home a blessing instead of burden? Is there a way that Valor can support your calling as co-educator and discipler? Reach out! 💙 Mrs. Ramsey

Quarter 2 Artist and Composer

Want to listen to something inspiring and educational with your kids? In the coming months, check out the dramatized story and music of Handel from Classical Kids' Hallelujah Handel while you're driving in the car. This quarter, classes have begun studying Handel's musical compositions and Bruegel's artistic masterpieces. Find new ways to connect with God through art and classical music! Below is Bruegel's Tower of Babel.

Literature Celebrations

We love celebrating great literature in the Grammar School. One of our beloved room moms, Stacy Wensil, went above and beyond to make Charlotte's Web magical for Mrs. Pigg's first grade classroom. Thank you to all our wonderful parent volunteers!

Upcoming in Grammar

Oct. 30 - 4th Grade Field Trip to Ft. Parker
Nov. 6 - Open House
Nov. 12 - 4th/5th Grade Children's Concert @Baylor
Nov. 14 - Parent/Teacher conferences
Dec 11. - Knights' Noel at 6:30 p.m. @

Harris Creek Baptist Church

Logic School (6th-8th)

Sign Up for the Christmas Market!

Valor's Annual Christmas Market is approaching, so get excited! The Christmas Market is a market that Valor hosts where students grades 6th - 12th have the opportunity to sell homemade items to their peers.

When? Monday, December 9th from 3:45-5:00pm

Where? Upper School Village

How do I apply? Fill out THIS Google Form by November 8th. This form is an application only and does not guarantee your spot. Check your inboxes the week of November 15th for an email from me with confirmation.

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 (LS):

Hot Lunch: Hot lunch on 11/01 is Panda Express
Camp Blessing: On Oct. 28th, a representative from Camp Blessing with speak with Logic School students on how they can get involved and serve as the hands and feet of Jesus to those with disabilities. As you consider this opportunity, please express interest to Dr. Kirsten Escobar using this Google form.
Prayer, Coffee, & Conversations: On Friday, Nov. 1st, meet with other parents, just after drop off, to pray. Then, meet with Valor Admin for coffee and updates at 9:15am in the Valor cafeteria.
VAP Early Bird Testing: If your student has a VAP, please see email from Mrs. Weathers concerning Early Bird testing. Please reach out with any questions.
8th: All 8th grade parents are invited to Rhetoric School Transition Night. The Upper School administrators will provide information to current 8th grade parents regarding what lies ahead in Rhetoric School.

Beyond Next Week in LS:

Nov. 3 - Daylight Savings
Nov. 6 - Open House (tell anyone you know who might be interested in Valor!)
Nov. 11 - Rhetoric School Transition Night (for current 8th grade parents)
Nov. 14 - Logic School Parent/Teacher Conferences
Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break, School Holiday
Dec. 9 - Christmas Market
Dec. 18 - End of Q2
Dec. 20 - Report Cards ready @ noon
Jan. 8 - Students' first day back

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 - PSAT testing has concluded, and there is no need for make-ups. According to College Board, test scores will be available in 4-6 weeks.
RS: Don't forget that the Howdy Homecoming Dance is tomorrow night. (see the graphic)
RS: The homework audit is complete and homework slips are being entered. Each slip has to be entered into our calculation spreadsheet, and there are approximately 3,500 slips to tally. Thank you for your patience in this process.
The previously announced Fall Art Night has been cancelled and will be offered at another time, later in the school year.
The first Mock Trial Saturday Clinic is Oct 26th at 8:30 at the Griesemer's house at 15020 Badger Ranch Blvd. contact chrisleeking@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Beyond Next Week in RS:

Oct. 26 - RS Valor Homecoming Dance
Nov. 22 - Early Release (12:15pm)
Nov. 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 9 - Christmas Market
Dec. 16-18 - RS Semester Exams (test schedule TBD)
Dec. 18 - End of Q2
Dec. 20 - Report Cards ready @ noon
Jan. 8 - Students' first day back

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.

Howdy Homecoming Dance

The Howdy Homecoming dance is TOMORROW (Saturday, October 26th). Buy tickets at the spirit shop!

See you at Magnolia at 7:30pm!

Sign Up for the Christmas Market!

When? Monday, December 9th from 3:45-5:00pm

Where? Upper School Village

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

Fall League Sports

4th-6th Grade

Football's last games are October 28th

Cross Country Meet is Friday, November 8th!

6th Grade Girls White Team Volleyball Win!!

Many congratulations to our 6th grade girls White Volleyball team on their first place win at the 6th Grade Waco Private Schools Tournament!!!

We are so proud of you, Ladies!!!!!!!

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

Congratulations to the coaches, players, and point parents on a successful 2024 volleyball season!

There will be an end of year banquet to celebrate all sports successes.

HS Volleyball

DISTRICT CHAMPS 8-0!!!

Our girls will now be a 1 seed in TAPPS playoffs next weekend.

The Varsity will play a home exhibition against CTCS this Tuesday 10/29 at 6:00 PM

Thank you JV girls volleyball for a great season!

JH/HS Football

Junior High A Team Football will play Azle JH 5pm @Paul Tyson

High School Football vs. Azle Christian School 7:30pm @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 Broadcast

Tonight's audio-only broadcast of the Valor Varsity football game versus Azle Christian School 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 7:30pm 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**

HS Boys BASKETBALL PRACTICES & DATES

Monday 2:45-4pm

Tuesday 6:30-7:45am

Wednesday 6:30-7:45am

Thursday 6:30-7:45am

Friday TBD

HS Girls BASKETBALL PRACTICES & DATES

Monday 4-5:30pm

Tuesday 4-5pm

Wednesday 4-5:30pm

Thursday 4-5:30pm

Friday 4-5:30pm

JH BASKETBALL PRACTICES

November 4th Practices Begin

JH Girls Schedule

JH Boys Schedule

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

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
McCormick, Jessica- Kindergarten Teacher... 11/1
Thompson, Rebekah- Upper School Math Teacher... 11/2
Byrd, Stephen- Athletic Director... 11/4

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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