The Cavalier | Fall 2023

THE CAVALIER

CENTRAL VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

FALL 2023 1

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Fresh Faces around CVC

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Behind the new CVC logo

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A Tale of Four Houses

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The first day of School + Convocation

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Jesus and PB & J

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The CVC Strategic Plan

Cover photo by Jacie Hiemstra

What does “partnership” really mean?

And why it matters so much at CVC

by Darryl De Ruiter, CVCS Superintendent At CVC, we often use the word “partnership” when discussing the relationship between the school and the parents who have enrolled their children at CVC. It is a great word, but I wonder if we truly understand what partnership means. I’d like to use this article to share some of the things that I believe partnership is and is not. My hope is that this will help us strengthen this important relationship as we work together to accomplish our mission to equip and inspire the hearts and minds of our students to transform the world for Christ.

A quick internet search defines partnership as “an arrangement where two parties agree to cooperate to advance their mutual interests.” To some extent, this definition works. CVC parents want their children to be successful at school. To grow and develop academically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually, and to be safe while they are doing it. As a school, CVC desires these same things for each student. Don’t get me wrong, these are very important and very noble wants and desires, but if this were all that there was to the partnership, the relationship would simply be that of a consumer and a provider of goods.

Parents pay tuition, and the school delivers the educational program(s). The partnership that we seek to have with all of our families goes far beyond this simple “arrangement.” Unlike what we see and hear happening across the country in many school districts, we want and actually need our parents to become active members of the CVC community. CVC is not a parent-run school (constitutionally, we are a Society-controlled school that elects board members to hire professional educators to manage the school on behalf of the Society). Still, we do want our parents to be active partners in our mission.

There are many ways to get involved and contribute to the school’s efforts, and so many of you are already doing some or many of these things, for which we are so grateful. But we want every single family with kids enrolled at CVC to be involved in as many ways as possible and not simply be a consumer of what we offer to your children. Here is a list of just three of many but important ways in which we want and need our parents to be active members of the CVC community:

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Pray daily for our school Pray for the staff, the board, the students, and all of the other families who also have their children at CVC.

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Get involved in something There are so many opportunities for families and supporters to serve and volunteer. If there is an area that interests you, just ask someone how you can get involved.

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Give financially beyond tuition There is already a cost to send kids to CVC, and the sacrifice for some is significant. But we also need to raise significant funds each year to help keep the tuition as affordable as possible. Never believe that any gift that you make is too small.

Central Valley Christian Schools 5600 W. Tulare Ave. Visalia, CA 93277 admissions@cvc.org 559.734.9481 cvc.org

When parents participate in the school beyond just paying the tuition, the investment becomes more meaningful, and the return on investment becomes even more mutually beneficial. Involved parents get an even better understanding and appreciation for our mission and for those dedicated staff members who pour themselves into their work and your children. The school not only benefits from this help and assistance, but it also is motivated and encouraged to work hard for and serve a faithful and involved school community. So please, don’t just be a consumer of what we have to offer; become (or continue) to be a great partner with us at this great school.

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Fresh faces around CVC

Get to know our new staff members, and say “Hello!” if you see any of them around campus!

Christel Anthony

High School English Teacher

Emily Bosma

Director of Marketing + Communications

Hometown Fallbrook, CA

Hometown Chicago, IL

Alma mater Azusa Pacific University, BA Fresno Pacific, MA

Alma mater University of Illinois at Chicago Favorite Bible Verse Philippians 4:6

Favorite Bible Verse Philippians 1:6

If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? I would invite Ina Garten. She is one of the first chefs who got me into cooking and baking, and she'd no doubt help me whip up a great meal!

If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be?

I would love to invite C.S. Lewis over for dinner because I am a huge fan of fantasy and apologetics.

Last book you read?

Cribsheet by Emily Oster

Favorite Restaurant Sequoia Brewing Company (Their turkey sandwich is my favorite!)

Madeline Brouwer

Elementary + Middle School Counselor

Linda Delean High School Principal

Hometown Visalia, CA

Hometown Ottawa, Canada

Alma mater Azusa Pacific University, BA Brandman University, MA & PPS Credential

Alma mater Redeemer University

Favorite Bible Verse Isaiah 40:31 If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? I would invite Gordon Ramsay and I would also invite him to help cook said dinner. I would love to learn from one of the greats!

Favorite sports team LA Dodgers and Denver Broncos

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Favorite sports team Go Cubs Go!

Favorite Bible Verse Philippians 4:8 If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? I would invite Queen Elizabeth for dinner because I think she would have many fascinating stories to tell. She was Britain’s longest running monarch, being on the throne for 70 years. She has traveled the world and has met many interesting people.

Favorite sports team CVC Cavaliers, Go Cavs!

Megan Harness

Brooke Hulsey

Elementary ESS Teacher

High School Counselor

Hometown Whittier, CA

Hometown Tulare, CA

Alma mater Biola University

Alma mater College of the Sequoias, Fresno State University, BA Fresno Pacific University, MA Education Counseling/PPS credential

Favorite Bible Verse Romans 15:13 If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? I would invite my great grandma to dinner. I never got to meet her but I have heard such sweet stories about her and would love the chance to get to know her and learn from her.

Last book you read? The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer

Favorite Bible Verse Deuteronomy 31:6 Favorite Restaurant Gozen If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? I would invite my Grandma Yeager to dinner. She passed away 10 years ago and would be 102 this year. She practically raised me and as I get older I find that she had a lot of wisdom in her 92 years of life. I would love to tap into that in this season of my life.

Andrea Kamper 5th-8 th grade Art Teacher

Hometown Ireton, IA Alma mater Dordt College, BA Summit Bible College, MA Favorite Bible Verse Ephesians 2:10

If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? Jesus, for a thousand obvious reasons. I would have so much to ask him about stories in the Bible that are quite wild, I’d want to sit with his character and learn from simply being in His presence.

Last book you read? Try Softer by Aundi Kolber

Delaney Lemstra 5 Grade Teacher th

Chandler Maciel

Middle School Math + Science Teacher

Hometown Ramona, CA

Hometown Hanford, CA

Alma mater Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Alma mater Fresno Pacific University, BA St. Mary’s College of California, MA

Favorite Bible Verse 2 Peter 3:18 If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? I would invite my Papa who passed away last year. He was always such a light in my life and I would love to enjoy just one more dinner with him and his goofy sense of humor.

Favorite Restaurant Sushi Kuu Favorite sports team San Diego Padres

Favorite Bible Verse Matthew 6:33 If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? C.S. Lewis. He has profoundly impacted my faith and how I speak and think about my relationship with Christ. Getting to know the man behind so many Christian classics, with all his wit and wisdom, would make for an intriguing conversation over the dinner table.

Last book you read?

Running with Joy: My daily journey to the marathon by Ryan Hall

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Fresh faces around CVC Julie Marvin

Katie Ritzema

Elementary ESS Teacher

Marketing Associate Hometown Tulare, CA

Hometown Visalia, CA

Alma mater Fresno State, BA Brandman University, MA, Teaching Credential

Alma mater California Baptist University

Favorite Bible Verse Psalm 119: 73-74

If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? It would unquestionably be Elvis Presley. While I can't pinpoint the exact reasons for my intrigue, there's no denying the allure of his music and persona. Plus, sharing his favorite peanut butter and banana sandwich for dessert would be a unique opportunity to connect over a legendary Elvis indulgence, making the experience even more special.

If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? I would have loved to meet my grandmother on my dad's side. She passed away when my dad was seventeen from cancer. Everyone has always spoke so highly of her, and I would have loved to meet her and hear about my dad's childhood from her perspective.

Favorite Restaurant Tommy's Favorite sports team LA Dodgers

Ana Rodriguez

Favorite Bible Verse Jeremiah 29:13

Last book you read?

A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman Favorite sports team Green Bay Packers

Schara Villagomez

High School Administrative Assistant

Preschool Teacher

Hometown Woodlake, CA

Hometown Visalia, CA

Alma mater College of the Sequoias

Alma mater National University

Favorite Bible Verse Psalm 118: 24

Favorite Bible Verse Philippians 4:13

If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be?

I would invite Kobe Bryant and just listen to him on how he worked so hard to get where he did.

If you could invite anyone to dinner, who would it be? My Papa Seals. He was so full of life and had so much knowledge. We would have lots of really good conversations about life, family, politics and everything in between.

Favorite sports team LA Lakers

Last book you read?

Dreamland by Nicholas Sparks Favorite Restaurant Tommy's

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A symbol of faith and strength Behind the new CVC logo

By Katie Ritzema, Marketing Associate

In a symbolic representation of our mission and values, CVC has recently unveiled our new logo. This logo visually embodies our school's commitment to faith, education, and spiritual growth. Nestled within a shield, the logo features two powerful Christian symbols: the Bible and the cross. Let's dive into the significance of each element and how they come together to reflect CVC.

THE SHIELD: A TIMELESS SYMBOL OF PROTECTION AND STRENGTH The shield has a rich historical context, dating back to medieval times when it was primarily used for protection in battles and wars. The shield has evolved over centuries into a symbol of strength, safeguarding, and defense. In the context of CVC, the shield represents our school's role in protecting our students' minds, hearts, and souls, providing them with a safe and nurturing environment to grow academically and spiritually.

THE BIBLE: THE FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM At the heart of the logo lies the Holy Bible, the sacred text revered by Christians worldwide.

The Bible symbolizes the cornerstone of knowledge and wisdom upon which CVC stands. Its inclusion in the logo signifies our school's dedication to providing a strong biblical foundation for our students' education, fostering a deep understanding of faith, ethics, and compassion.

THE CROSS: A SYMBOL OF SACRIFICE AND REDEMPTION The cross, one of the most recognizable symbols in Christianity, is central to the school's identity. It represents the ultimate sacrifice made by Jesus Christ and serves as a reminder of the redemption and salvation offered to humanity through His death and resurrection.

By incorporating the cross into the logo, we seek to instill in our students the values of selflessness, compassion, and love, guiding them to follow the teachings of Christ.

HOW THE ELEMENTS HARMONIZE The placement of the Bible and the cross within the shield showcases the harmonious integration of faith and knowledge within CVC's educational framework. The shield's protective contours encircle these sacred symbols, signifying our school's commitment to nurturing our students with the love of Christ while also preparing them for the challenges they may encounter in the world.

Our logo's design represents the unity of the school community in pursuit of a common purpose – to foster academic excellence, spiritual growth, and service to others. CVC’s students, faculty, and parents embrace the Bible and the cross, creating a bond beyond academia and promoting a holistic approach to education.

The unveiling of the new CVC logo featuring a Bible and a cross set inside a shield marks an important milestone in the school's history. It is a powerful symbol that encapsulates CVC's core values, representing the union of faith and knowledge and the commitment to providing a safe and nurturing environment for students to grow academically, spiritually, and ethically. As this logo becomes our school's new visual identity, it will constantly remind us of our mission, guiding future generations of students toward lives enriched with faith, compassion, and purpose.

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By Blake Hiemstra, Middle School Principal

Here's a snapshot of the first day of school at CVCMS, as all 7 th graders and any new 8th graders are divided at random as part of our House System or House Cup: The first thing that hits you is the waiting. The anticipation envelopes you like a thick cloud as heavy as the August air around you. You’re standing in a line with 70 other kids, just waiting to ascend the stage. Music pulses through the speakers. Flags flutter in the wind. Tension grips you.

Slowly, agonizingly, you move closer to the front of the line. You climb the steps of the stage, and before you know it, you’re standing in front of the microphone and stating your name. As a 1st-day-of-school 7th grader, this is about the most mortifying thing you can imagine. You wish for an invisibility cloak or a human-sized hole to crawl into. But in that moment that makes a vise grip seem gentle by comparison, why don’t you just crumble? Well, as you step into the spotlight and reach into the basket to grab an envelope, those 100 sets of eyes focused on you are inviting. Everyone whoops and hollers, cheering specifically for you, and, well, that feels pretty good. When you rip open a folder and pull out a colored bandana, you don’t melt; you hold up that bandana triumphantly, like an invading general, as your crew of similarly-clad students and teachers welcome you with hugs and high-fives, making you the newest member of your new house and maybe, in the slightest and most beautiful of ways, giving you a foretaste of what heaven will be like.

WHAT? What exactly is this? In brief, our House System, or House Cup, is a way of captivating student engagement and imagination. Our students are divided into four houses, each with a distinctive name and designated color and virtue, for a year-long competition. Throughout the school year, students, in their houses, engage in all kinds of contests and projects, resulting in a campus awash in color and turbo-charged spirit.

In the 2017-2018 school year, we launched the House System with our students at CVCMS. While the first students eyed this enterprise somewhat warily, unsure of the hoopla or perhaps the purpose, more recent campaigns have found students jumping on the House Cup train enthusiastically, with even ordinarily reluctant students donning wigs and face paint in the name of house spirit.

How? How has it developed? When we launched this system, we didn’t anticipate how the house system would provide structure or context for so much of what we do at the middle school, nor how the system would enliven days at school with so much engagement.

One example of this is our Canufacture project. It’s a high-octane, calculated version of a canned food drive. Still, it's done with meticulous planning, intentionality, artistry, and fierce, white-knuckled competition, as is often the case with community-minded service projects promoting peace and well-being.

For Canufacture, Ms. Brooke’s House Leaders class partners with the Visalia Emergency Aid Council and discovers which pantry items they most need. From there, the leaders select an artistic sculpture to create with their donations. House members bring in thousands of food items and work together to create the sculpture, resulting in huge community-building vibes for everyone involved and an engaging degree of competition to see which house wins the contest and the coveted house points.

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In the six years since we uncorked this system, it’s become a more consistent and vibrant part of each week. Smack-dab in the middle of the week lies Wednesday, often the grind-it-out hurdle

of work weeks. With the house system, Wednesday is the jewel in the school week line-up, a chance to dress up and show solidarity with your housemates. And while it’s fun to stroll up to campus and see your similarly-clad cronies, that juice pales in comparison to the merriment and engagement of lunchtime on Wednesdays when all the 7th and 8th graders compete in a mass house game for more House Cup points.

To see all 160 7th and 8th graders engaged in the same game (be it a parachute launch, a bottle flipping contest, or an extreme dodgeball extravaganza) is to see the House Cup's value in building community and creating a vibe.

While that dissects the difference between time and energy, it doesn’t necessarily answer the “why” question. What’s the point of all of this?

As a team, we’ve talked through the “why” and how it aligns with our mission as a school to equip and inspire hearts and minds to transform the world for Christ. The house system fosters an inviting atmosphere.

It teaches kids to think beyond themselves to be a part of something greater. It captivates their imagination and creates an environment in which kids love coming to school. Exhibit A: the parent who woke up in the middle of the night to find his 7th grade son in the kitchen.

“What are you doing up?” was the question. The answer is pure gold: “I can’t sleep. I’m just too excited for school tomorrow.”

Why?

This may be the best way to explain it. After our first House Jams (lip-sync/dance contest between houses) of the year and after seeing all kids engaged and invested, Brooke Barton, our middle school leadership guru extraordinaire, shared this takeaway: "Today was a great indication of a sense of belonging—a feeling of community. I believe today was about inspiring students to experience joy, laughter, and encouragement, all things I can't wait to experience in heaven. We are living between the trees in a broken world. Today was about being in community together while we live in a broken world.”

Why do we do this? The question that begs asking with all this house hoopla is, “Why?” “Why do you spend so much energy on something not part of the essential curriculum? Wouldn’t time be better spent working on other things?” It’s a fair but flawed question. First, there’s a difference between time and energy. Yes, there's energy galore devoted to this, but not time (at least, not class time). The genius of the House System is that it largely takes space in the margins, using before-school and lunch times to flavor the atmosphere. Granted, it only works because this team of teachers, perhaps the greatest squad since the ‘27 Yankees, gladly give up their lunchtime on Wednesdays to play or cheer alongside their teams.

That’s the heart of a Christian community: living together in a broken world. If, through their experience at the middle school, kids can know more intimately the beauty of community, they will be more fully equipped and inspired to be dynamic actors in the story of restoration that God’s writing in this world.

CVC'S first day of school August 9, 2023

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ALL SCHOOL CONVOCATION

August 16, 2023

On August 16th, 2023, students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade, staff, and parents had the blessing of beginning the school year together with prayer and worship at our K-12 2023 Convocation. Superintendent Darryl De Ruiter welcomed us all, and we were then led in prayer by students from all grade levels. Students prayed over parents and community members, followed by prayers over the teachers and CVC staff. Prayers were also offered for our elementary, middle, and high school students. Middle School principal Blake Hiemstra shared the main message, and students from the High School Impact class led worship.

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Spreading Salt + Light

By Rebekah Lyzenga, Fourth Grade Teacher

What does it mean to love like Jesus loves? Or to live as Jesus lived? These are questions that I asked my fourth grade students. We read stories from the Bible about the good Samaritan, Jesus washing the feet of his disciples, and we read account after account of who Jesus chose to hang out with. When I asked those questions, there were a lot of great responses, but one stuck out to me. “Well, Mrs. Lyzenga, we need to feed the homeless.” She explained that if Jesus came to earth to be with the people that others rejected, then that is exactly what we should be doing.

given choices to take a sandwich, chips, cookies, and maybe some

Salt + Light is an organization whose mission statement is “to culti-

Washington, and how she hoped that there were kids up where he

vate community by providing dignified homes, jobs, and healing

lives doing what these kids were doing. “I saw Jesus today through

through relationships to lift our neighbors up off the streets of

you because as you learn about homelessness, maybe you won’t

Tulare County.” I had heard of them before, and when the students

look down on my struggling son. Maybe there is hope.”

started talking about how we should feed the homeless, I immediately thought of Salt + Light.

neighbors dignity.

On one particular day, we took a little field trip to the Salt + Light warehouse. We were randomly assigned a bus driver, and off we went. We prepared sandwiches, saw the food truck, made cards, and started our relationship with the people of Salt + Light. On our way back to school, bus driver Karen got on the bus intercom and told her story. Through tear-drenched eyes, she told the students how thankful she is that kids are learning about homelessness and working to be the hands and feet of Jesus to the people that society has cast aside. She shared about her son, who lives up in

The best part of this entire experience was the growth I saw as each student admitted their perceptions regarding homelessness.

We partnered with Salt + Light

“I used to think it was their fault that they are homeless, but now I

to bring dignity to our neighbors

know sometimes it's different.” “They are kind and loving people,

experiencing homelessness in

just like us.” “I thought they were all addicts, but mostly they’re

Tulare County. As a fourth grade,

just like us.”

we made one hundred peanut butter and Jelly sandwiches weekly for most of the school year.

They have a food truck that goes out five days a week and brings hot meals to our neighbors experiencing homelessness, and with their hot meal, our neighbors are 12

dog food for their pets. Offering a choice is part of what brings our

Throughout this school year, the fourth graders at CVC have made over 3,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for our neighbors experiencing homelessness in Tulare County. They have fed the least and the lost. They have learned to view people as more than their current situations. They look at them as children of God who may have had trauma over their lives that have brought them to where they are.

2023 Fall Drive

The Fall Drive begins on October 2nd and concludes on December 31st.

Donations can be made by sending a check made payable to Central Valley Christian Schools (Attn: Fall Drive) or on our website. If a school representative has not contacted you before the closing date, please call the CVC finance office at 559-734-9481.

Thank you for your support of the Christian education ministry at Central Valley Christian Schools.

Each year, CVCS sponsors a Fall Drive, our largest fundraising event. The Fall Drive helps keep tuition increases to minimum by providing for capital expenditures and by keeping our debt load down. It is also a tool that helps us fund our Variable Tuition program. Your donations will be distributed to the Tuition Fund and Capital Improvements. Our goal this year is to raise $625,000.

The following is a summary of how Central Valley Christian Schools has budgeted to use these donations: Capital Improvements

$240,000

Tuition Assistance

$385,000

Total

$625,000

“May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had, so that with one mind and one voice you may glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

Romans 15:5-6, NIV

YOU'RE INVITED TO OUR K-12 VETERANS DAY CHAPEL ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10th!

Chapel will begin at 8:30 a.m. in the South Gym. If you are a parent, grandparent, or alumni who has served our country, we would love it if you could join us for a time of worship and recognition of our CVC community members who have served in the military. We hope to see you there!

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The CVC Strategic Plan A report to the Central Valley Christian School Society

By Darryl De Ruiter, CVCS Superintendent

For more than a year, the CVC school board worked on developing a strategic plan. The Plan, as referred to for the rest of this article, is designed to provide the board with specific goals and objectives on which they will focus their work for the next three to five years. In other words, this is a big deal! With a strategic plan, the board has the clarity to properly and strategically carry out its primary task of setting a clear direction for the school.

The Plan's overarching goal states, "To fulfill our community's desire for Pre-K through 12th grade Christian education, utilizing our current campus while reimagining new spaces, as we refine our standards for excellence." This comprehensive statement captures the essence of the Plan and serves as the basis for the remaining goals, subgoals, and activities. The Plan has five main focus areas, which the board referred to as "buckets" during the strategic planning process. A "bucket team," made up of board members, staff members, parents, and other CVC Society members, met throughout the process to provide input, feedback, and wisdom to establish the goals and subgoals and to brainstorm ideas for things that could be done to help accomplish the goals. These five bucket areas are listed below, each bucket area's primary goal and some examples of the various subgoals, activities, and objectives in each bucket area.

01. Governance

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Goal

To establish and clarify a governance model for Central Valley Christian Schools that maintains a firm foundation and design to provide the structures and policies needed to fully meet the mission and vision of the Christian school.

Objectives

Review, revise, and amend Board Policy Manual, Staff Handbooks, Student Handbooks, and athletic handbooks, making sure that there is consistency and alignment with the CVC Constitution and Board Policy. Create a Guide to CVC Operations manual to help the CVC Society better understand the structure and communication mechanics of CVC.

The CVC Strategic Plan

02. Finances Goal

Over the next five years, Central Valley Christian Schools will re-prioritize the financial sustainability of the tuition, fundraising, and funding of future building projects.

Objectives

A phased approach to ensure that tuition matches the actual cost of education on each campus (this is a board policy). Consider/create a Development Director position for CVC to lead and promote financial giving for CVC Society members and supporters. Grow the CVC Endowment to $10 Million over the next five years, design a capital campaign to secure funds for future expansion projects, capital improvements, the CVC Endowment, and tuition assistance.

03. Facilities Goal

To evaluate the current school campuses' care for, use, and needs and consider any future expansion(s).

Objectives

Complete a comprehensive assessment of our current physical plant to determine adequate functionality for our education programs and for the safety of our staff and students. In conjunction with the Education Programming bucket area, help determine the educational space needs for the next 3-5 years. Complete a feasibility study to determine the need for and development of some additional property beyond our current campus footprint. Develop an overall Facilities Master Plan to provide clear direction for the school's current physical plant for the next 10-20 years.

04. Education Programming Goal

To ensure an exceptional, formative, Christian education in which all students will thrive academically and explore their developing role in God’s story.

Objectives

Review and assess the impact and sustainability of increased enrollment on the education programs, facilities, and finances, which will help guide the board in setting an enrollment limit(s) for the future.

Develop a guaranteed and viable Christ-centered curriculum for all students (this includes various things that have already been in the works, such as our Teaching for Transformation and Professional Learning Communities work, as well as our recent expansion of our Inclusive Education and the retooling of our Education Support Services program). There will be a focus on system-wide academic assessments and using data to inform educational practices, which will dictate what professional development opportunities are needed for our staff. This may also lead to the creation of a Director of Learning position. An audit of current academic and co-curricular offerings will be conducted as well.

05. Community Relations Goal

To equip and motivate the Central Valley Christian Community to reflect Christ to the world around us.

Objectives

Internally: Develop a cohesive strategy to create, inform, and live out the “Cavalier Culture.” Explore and execute ways in which CVC parents and constituents can better become and feel connected.

Develop and strengthen relationships between CVC and the many church congregations represented.

Look into the feasibility of creating a school “uniform” for CVC students.

Externally: Develop ways for CVC to better engage with the broader community (visitors who come to CVC from other schools and the communities from which our families reside).

My hope is that this gives the CVC Society a picture of what the board will focus on in the coming years. You should notice a significant crossover between and among the various bucket areas. This is intentional and important. The school must do this as one large entity to move forward healthily and truly thrive. Also, please note that an excellent Strategic Plan is fluid, meaning that as things occur and change and evolve, the board can and should make adjustments to the Plan. And while the Plan looks out 3-5 years, sometimes farther, the strategic planning process should start completely over again every three years or so.

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E N D OW M E N T FOU N DAT IO N Whether you’re honoring living or departed loved ones, including us in your estate plans, or want to support CVC by giving, the Central Valley Christian Schools Endowment Foundation is honored to receive your gifts. Unless otherwise requested, we will honor the generous donors through a list like the one below.

The amount of the gift is kept confidential and is tax-deductible.

ENDOWMENT FUND CONTRIBUTIONS 2023 In memory of:

Willem DeGroot

Bernard teVelde Sr.

Cobi De Jager R.A. Davis Commodities Kirby Manufacturing John and Vicki Dykstra John and Dena Benson Ed and Terry Boertje Chris and Sharyl De Jong Jake and Terri Bosma California Dairies Betty Kronemeyer Jeanette Dykstra Bart and Wanda Van Dyk Model T Farms Clarence and Audrey Bosman Ruble Farms Willy Diepersloot Pay Dirt Construction Jason and Devi Strom Michael and Amanda Sanders Julie Carlson Arlayne Steinhilber

Sawtooth Ranch

Mike Chrisman Sawtooth Ranch

Edythe Adams Gary and Charlotte Adams

Betty Van Essen Elvira & Porfirio Ramirez Mr. and Mrs. Gene Fransen Art and Mary Robyn Tom and Mary De Vries Ernest and Joni Henderson Tom and Julie Dykstra Leah Geertsema Karl and Julia Koob J.C. Lansdowne, Inc. Jo Moyer Art and Sandra Van Beek Anonymous Donor

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Wesley and Janet Jacks Doug and Cari Ruble Art and Sandra Van Beek Johanna Van Beek Gerrit and Laura Griffioen Bill and Katie Lemstra Robert and Tracie Bushnell Sam and Connie Bangma Julie Koning Jim and Judy Nace Pete and Gertrude Dykstra Gerben and Pauline Leyendekker Jon and Rita Brower Will and Suzanne DeGroot

Kris Ritchie

Betty DeGroot Tri-T Farms Anonymous Donor via Schwab Charitable Trust

Imagene Troost Calvin and Wilma DeJager George and Agnes Plantenga John and Kathleen Ensley Louis and Doris Herlein Maynard and Marie Troost Ted and Debbie Dykstra Geoffrey and Darlene Vanden Heuvel Fien Family Trust Will and Suzanne DeGroot

In support of Christian Education:

The Rush Family Trust

The Swager Family Trust Used Treasures, Inc.

Yes,

wants to be an Endowment Foundation Supporter.

in memory of in celebration of in support of Christian education Thank you for your support of Central Valley Christian Schools!

Please return gifts to: Central Valley Christian Schools ATTN: Endowment 5600 W Tulare Ave. Visalia, CA 93277

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Serving Tulare & Kings Counties

19 CA DRE 01912333, 02083834

5600 W. Tulare Avenue Visalia, CA 93277

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October '23

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End of 1st Quarter Grandparents Day + Fall Festival

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High School Fall Play Performance

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Veterans Day Assembly

November '23

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Thanksgiving Break

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Visalia Christmas Parade

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7th + 8th Band + Choir Concert

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K-1st Grade Christmas Program

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2nd-3rd Grade Christmas Program

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7th-8th High School Christmas Concert

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5th-6th Grade Christmas Program

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22-5 Christmas Break

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4th Grade Night of Praise

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4th-6th Grade Spelling Bee

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7th-8th Grade Spelling Bee

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7th-8th Grade Cavalier Shake

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January '24

Dates are subject to change.

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