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Great Americans Day

Wednesday, November 25, is our annual Great Americans Day Parade for our elementary school. This is a wonderful North Valley tradition, and we invite you to watch the parade, attend the special chapel service, and enjoy your child's class party on this day. Please note that school will begin at 9:00 A.M. and will dismiss at 12 noon.

Our annual parade will begin promptly at 9:45 A.M. in the school parking lot, weather permitting, and the chapel service will begin at 10:00 A.M. in the main auditorium. Each elementary class will be presenting a special Thanksgiving poem or song that you will enjoy.

Each elementary student should dress as a "Great American." We consider a great American to be a man or lady of character who has made a significant, positive contribution to our nation. We would like to suggest that the students dress up as Pastor Trieber, a President, a pilgrim, or someone from the 1700's or 1800's. A few examples would be George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Benjamin Franklin. Each student in 3rd - 5th grade will also be writing an essay about the great American they chose to portray. Their teachers will be giving more instructions regarding this next week.

"Great Americans" would not include movie stars, current athletes, or controversial historical figures whose actions are neither patriotic nor Scripturally sound. What some people today consider to be "great" are sometimes in contradiction to the Word of God.

Modest and appropriate dress standards do apply. First-place, second-place, and third-place ribbons will be given to a boy and girl in each class with the best costume. Please be sure that your child is dressed for this day! Your child's teacher will be sending a note home with more details about the class party.

Posted November 5, 2009

Senior Lunch Menu

Please make note of the dates and plan to support the seniors who are raising money for their Senior Trip to Costa Rica.

Fall Senior Lunch Menu
Thursday, November 5 - Chicken adobo, lumpia, rice, cupcakes, drink
Friday, November 6 - Little Caesars Pizza, grapes, brownies, drink
Thursday, November 12 - Homemade spaghetti & meatballs, garlic bread, brownies, drink
Friday, November 13 - Pancit, BBQ chicken, rice, fruit, drink
Thursday, November 19 - Chicken tacos, Spanish rice, dessert, drink
Friday, November 20 - Sloppy Joes, grapes, cupcakes, drink
Monday, November 23 - Chili Dogs, carrots & ranch, dessert, drink
Tuesday, November 24 - Turkey soup, corn bread, dessert, drink
Thursday, December 3 - Chili enchiladas, chips, dessert, drink
Friday, December 4 - Grilled ham & cheese sandwiches, chips, grapes, dessert, drink
Thursday, December 10 - Chicken flautas, Spanish rice, dessert, drink
Friday, December 11 - Little Caesars Pizza, brownies, drink

The cost of the meal is $4 per student. Thank you in advance for your support!

Posted November 4, 2009

Elementary Christmas Play

From Mrs. Kristin Castillo:

Our 2009 elementary drama is scheduled for Friday, December 16th at 10:00 a.m. in the main auditorium. Auditions for this theatrical event are scheduled for next week after school. Students auditioning are divided into two age groups:

Thursday, November 12
1st grade 2:45 - 3:15
2nd grade 3:15 - 3:45
3rd grade 3:45 - 4:15

Friday, November 13
4th grade 2:45 - 3:15
5th grade 3:15 - 3:45

Every student will need to have one song prepared to sing and have a poem memorized. The song does not need to have musical accompaniment or be very long. It can be a short Sunday School children's song or a hymn. The poem is preselected for each grade and will be sent home tomorrow. Students auditioning do not have to be perfect singers, but should be able to sing with energy, a smile, and capable of making the song easy to recognize. As for the poem recitation, students should have good facial and vocal expression.

There is availability for a few lead roles, group narrations, and choir parts. All students auditioning will be encouraged to participate, regardless if they get a lead part or not.

The only requirements for participants is that they provide winter attire as a costume, are able to attend after school practices, and demonstrate good behavior during practices. Practices will be held every Tuesday and Thursday after school from 2:45 - 3:45 in the Fireside Room. Practices will begin Tuesday, November 17. These practices are mandatory and participants must be in attendance every practice with the exception of two absences. If you feel your child will be unable to complete the requirements, please consider not having your child audition.

I am very much looking forward to this upcoming event. I know our students will do well and put on a great performance!

Posted November 2, 2009

Mrs. Trieber's Birthday

Monday, November 16th, marks a special day for North Valley Baptist Church and its ministries. Our first lady, Mrs. Cindie Trieber, will be celebrating her birthday. We as the school staff and student body would like to honor this great lady on her special day with a gift. To help us with this, we would like to encourage each student to turn in $3 by Friday, November 13.

Thank you in advance for your contribution and taking part in an opportunity to encourage and bless a lady who does so much to help make our pastor and our church what they are today.

Posted November 2, 2009

Senior Lunch

The Senior Class will be offering hot lunch on Thursday, October 29, to raise money for their trip to Costa Rica.

The menu will be:
Enchiladas
Spanish rice
Dessert
Drink

The cost is $4 per student. Please support the Senior Class!

The Senior Class will be offering hot lunch on Friday, October 30, to raise money for their trip to Costa Rica.

The menu will be:
Homemade mini pizzas
Cupcakes
Apple slices
Drink

The cost is $4 per student. Please support the Senior Class!

Posted October 28, 2009

It's Harvest Time

From the Class of 2010:

Dear Parents,

Please support the Senior Class and order a Candy-Gram to be delivered to your favorite "pumpkin" (child, teacher, etc.) on October 30.

Please submit your payment and the order form below to your student's homeroom or elementary teacher by Wednesday, October 28, and the Candy-Gram will be delivered at the end of school on October 30.

Thank you for your support.

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Senior Candy-Gram
Order Form

To: _________________________ From: ____________________________

______ $1.00 - Bag of candy

______ $3.00 - Cup of fun size candy bars

______ $5.00 - Plastic pumpkin filled with candy & a balloon

Posted October 22, 2009

Senior Lunch

The Senior Class will be offering hot lunch on Thursday, October 22, to raise money for their trip to Costa Rica.

The menu will be:
Chicken Flautas
Spanish Rice
Dessert
Drink

The cost is $4 per student. Please support the Senior Class!

Posted October 20, 2009

2009 GSBC Fine Arts & Athletic Competition

The GSBC Fine Arts & Athletic Competition is quickly approaching! This annual event, held November 16th through 18th this year, is only for 7th-12th grade students. The deadline for your student to register is this Tuesday, October 20th. The cost to register is $25. This money can be turned in to your student's homeroom teacher or to the school office.

If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Posted October 16, 2009

NVBS Schedule during Missions Conference

Next week is our church's annual Missions Conference. School will begin at 9:00 from Monday through Thursday, October 19 - 22. School will be dismissed at the regular time. There will be no school on Friday due to a teacher-in-service day.

Elementary chapel will be held on Tuesday, October 20. Elementary students should switch their Tuesday and Wednesday uniform. Middle School and High school chapel will be on Wednesday as normal.

We would like to encourage you and your family to be in attendance every night of this great conference. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (408) 988-8883 or info@nvbschools.org.

Posted October 15, 2009

Uniform Sale

Bancroft Uniforms will be holding a uniform sale at the Clyde property on Friday, October 16, from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Posted October 15, 2009

School is Canceled

School will be canceled on Friday due to the funeral for Mrs. Linda Kiel at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Auditorium at the De La Cruz property.

It is not customary for school to be canceled because of a funeral; however, with such a tragic loss felt by so many families in our church and school, we are canceling school and encourage the North Valley student body to attend Mrs. Kiel's funeral.

Classes will resume on Monday, October 19.

Posted October 15, 2009

To Honor our Youth Pastor

From the Student Council:

The student council would like to present a gift to Bro. Tim for his birthday. We would like to ask every junior high and high school student to bring $3 to school by Wednesday, October 21. This money can be given to any member of the student council or to the school office.

Thank you.

Posted October 14, 2009

Columbus Day - No School

Just a reminder, that there will be no school on Monday, October 12. Please enjoy your three-day weekend!

Posted October 7, 2009

2009 "Save the World" Candy Sale

From the Fundraising Department:

Just a reminder that all candy and money from the candy sale is due on Monday, October 5. After this date, the finance office will post the amount owed toward the November billing. Semester tuition and fee payment requirements will apply. Any outstanding fees must be paid by November 30th or the student(s) will be placed on the financially withdrawn list.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school office or the financial office.

Posted October 2, 2009

NVBS Carnival

From Mrs. Kristin Castillo:

It is again time for our annual school carnival! The carnival will be held this Friday, October 2, at the GSBC gym. It will be from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

We are still in need of some donated items. If you can help your child's class with any of the items listed below, please bring them in no later than Thursday, October 1st. All items can be turned into your child's classroom or homeroom class rather than dropping them off in the office.

We are looking forward to some delicious food and good fellowship. Thank you for your willingness to participate and make this an enjoyable event!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact, the school office or email, kcastillo@nvbschools.org.

Kindergarten
Water bottles that spray rather than mist
12 White 8" or 12" Candlesticks
3 Single Candlestick holders
4 Candle lighters
1 Aquarium

First Grade
5 Dozen apples
Water bucket or barrel
10 Dozen mini donuts
1 Jar of jalapenos
1 - 12 pack of soda
250 Napkins

Second Grade
100 Large whole pickles
3 Dozen apples
4 Bags of Marshmallows
2 Bags of large pretzel sticks
2 - 12 Packs of soda
2 Large bags of candy

Third Grade
175 Styrofoam cups
250 Napkins
2 - 5 lb. Bags of nacho chips (Costco)
2 Large bags of assorted candy
2 - 12 Packs of soda

Fourth Grade
Baking caramels
4 bags of chocolate chips
2 Cans of peanuts
2 Jars of sprinkles
2 - 12 Packs of soda
350 - 8 inch paper plates

Fifth Grade
10 Cakes, pies, or brownies
2 - 5 lb. Bags of nacho chips (Costco)
50 Bottles of water
2 Large bags of assorted candy

Sixth Grade
2 Packages of makeup wedges
6 Bottles of fingernail polish
2 Big bottles of fingernail polish remover
100 Cotton balls
1 Box of Q-tips
50 Bottles of water

Seventh Grade
2 Large bags of candy
80 Multi-colored balloons
50 Bottles of water
2 Spools of ribbon for balloons
50 Packets of hot cocoa
2 Large paint tarps

Eighth Grade
4 - 5lb. Cans of nacho cheese
2 $5 Jamba Juice Cards
50 Bottles of water
2 Large bags of assorted candy
2 - 12 Packs of soda

Ninth Grade
2 Large tubs of mustard with a pump
2 Large tubs of ketchup with a pump
2 Large jars of relish
The use of 2 coolers
2 Large bags of assorted candy

Tenth Grade
1 Tire
1 Big 12' chain
2 $5 Jamba Juice cards
The use of 2 coolers
175 Styrofoam cups
2 Large bags of assorted candy

Eleventh Grade
2 Packages of animal style balloons
1 Animal balloon air pump
24 Ice cream drumsticks
2 -12 Packs of soda
50 Packets of hot cocoa
30 Packets of apple cider

Twelfth Grade
24 Ice cream drumsticks
2 -12 Packs of soda
100 Small paper cups for condiments
2 Large bags of assorted candy
30 Packets of apple cider

Posted September 30, 2009

Carnival Contests

From Mrs. Kristin Castillo:

There will be three contests that will be taking place during the NVBS Carnival on Friday. Please take note of the times and cost of each contest if your child will be participating.

Costume Contest

This contest is for preschool children through second grade. Entry is free and students simply need to wear a costume to the carnival. The costume must fit the modesty requirements according to the school handbook. Costumes being worn will only qualify if they pertain to a Disney film, Bible character, or a storybook character. Any inappropriate costumes will be disqualified and the student will be asked to change. Students participating should meet in the middle of the gymnasium at 7:00 p.m. where they will be judged. The best dressed girl and boy will receive a $5 gift card to Jamba Juice.

Coloring Contest

Entry for this contest is one ticket. Kindergarten through third grade students may participate. Students who would like to participate must go to the coloring table and color the picture they are given. Pictures of the participants will be posted in the gym. The pictures will be judged at 7:30 p.m. and the winners of the two best pictures will receive a $5 gift card to Jamba Juice.

Pumpkin Contest

Kindergarten through fifth grade students may participate in this contest. Students interested in winning a cash prize will definitely want to participate. The entry is $5 which can be paid to the student's teacher. The entry fee must be paid prior to the day of the carnival so the participant can take home a miniature pumpkin. This pumpkin can be decorated at home and brought to the carnival where it will be judged. When decorating the pumpkin, participants should consider using paint, stickers, foam adhesives, yarn, glitter, paper, or any other craft supplies. The pumpkin can be decorated to express a theme or mimic a character or person. It may not be carved or it will be disqualified. The pumpkins must be displayed at the carnival till 8:00 p.m. when they will be judged. Winners will receive $25 for first place, $15 for second place, and $10 for third place. All participants will need to label the bottom of the pumpki n with their name and grade.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Castillo.

Posted September 28, 2009

School Pictures

School pictures are scheduled for Tuesday, September 29. An order form was sent home on Friday with your child. If you will be purchasing pictures,your child must have his order paid in full on picture day. There will be a make-up day in 6 weeks. However, group pictures will not be retaken on the make-up day. Students must wear their Tuesday uniform.

The photographers will begin in the morning, so please make sure your child is present and on time. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at (408)988-8883 or info@nvbschools.org.

Posted September 28, 2009

2009 "Save the World" Candy Sale

From Josh Nolan:

Dear Supporting Parents,

The candy sale will be ending this Monday, September 28. All candy and money must be turned in by this date to your child's teacher; no exceptions. You will be charged $50 for each box that has been checked out and not returned or sold. You may return unopened boxes. If you have chosen not to sell candy during this sale, please return your unopened boxes and a $50 Fundraising Fee will be assessed to your school bill.

If your child is working toward the "Galactic" or "Solo" prize they may continue selling through next Friday, October 2, but this will not count toward any other prizes.

Thank you for trying to save the world and the Cocoa Powder Ranger!

Posted September 24, 2009

NVBS Carnival on Friday, October 2

From Mrs. Kristin Castillo:

Dear Parents,

It is again time for our annual school carnival! We are very excited about this fun activity that we get to sponsor each year. This year's donation system is exactly like what we did last year. We are asking that each class/homeroom be responsible for certain items pertaining to the carnival. This will help us tremendously! A list of donation items is attached. Please help your child's class by signing up to bring the items listed. All donated items must be brought in no later than Thursday, October 1st. All items can be turned into your child's classroom or homeroom class rather than dropping them off in the office.

As we have done each year, grades kindergarten through twelfth grade, will be responsible for running carnival booths. Parents can volunteer to work at their class booth in thirty minute rotations. Teachers from each grade will be in contact with you either by letter or by phone asking for help to supervise these booths.

We would also like to introduce a new attraction to the carnival this year as we will be doing a mini pumpkin decorating contest for kindergarten through fifth grade. The entry will be $5 and each participant will be given a miniature pumpkin that can be taken home and decorated with paint or craft supplies. Cash prizes will be given for first, second, and third place. Entry forms and details will be sent home with your child this week. The pumpkins will be displayed at the carnival and judged.

The costume contest and coloring contest, which we have done in the past, will also be part of our carnival festivities. Jamba Juice gift cards will be issued for the winning boy and girl in each contest.

We are looking forward to some delicious food and good fellowship. Thank you for your willingness to participate and make this an enjoyable event!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact, the school office or email, kcastillo@nvbschools.org.

Kindergarten
Water bottles that spray rather than mist
12 White 8" or 12" Candlesticks
3 Single Candlestick holders
4 Candle lighters
1 Aquarium
300 Pennies