Valley Charter Elementary School 🌳 2025 Annual Giving Campaign

Hear directly from a VCES parent about why supporting the Annual Giving Campaign is so important. Family contributions make programs like field trips, enrichment, teaching assistants, and reading intervention possible—ensuring every child has the chance to thrive.

💙 We’re Thankful for Our VCES Community

At VCES, we are grateful every day for the families and staff who make our school such a special place. Teachers, teaching assistants, all of the other staff and admin that keeps VCES running smoothly each day, parent volunteers who serve lunch, chaperone field trips, beautify our campus, and run community events: together we create an amazing educational experience for our students.

The Annual Giving Campaign (AGC) is one of three major fundraisers each year, and it’s the most important, which is why it comes first. This year, families who donate to all three fundraisers (AGC, Family Jam, and Jogathon) will be entered into a special raffle as our way of saying thank you.

Any amount given to AGC counts toward the raffle and toward our goal of 100% family participation. Every donation, large or small, strengthens our chances of receiving additional grants and ensures the programs that make VCES unique continue to thrive.

Hear directly from a VCES parent about why supporting the Annual Giving Campaign is so important. Family contributions make programs like field trips, enrichment, teaching assistants, and reading intervention possible—ensuring support for every child at VCES.

🌟 Support a Lifetime of Memories

Climbing a firetruck. Smelling wild sage and lavender. Exploring sea life and sharing a bunk with friends.

At VCES, field trips are more than outings—they’re a core part of our Project-Based Learning curriculum and create lifelong memories. From Leonis Adobe in 1st grade to silent films in 3rd to Catalina Island in 5th, these experiences shape learning in ways the classroom alone cannot.

Your Annual Giving Campaign donations ensure field trips remain accessible to every student at no cost to families. And don’t forget—many employers offer company matching, doubling your impact and extending the legacy of learning at VCES.

📚 Support a Lifetime of Skills

Mastering vocabulary. Understanding deeper meaning. Feeling confident and seen instead of overwhelmed.

At VCES, we know reading is the foundation for success in every subject. That’s why every classroom has a teaching assistant and we employ a full-time reading interventionist. With this one-on-one, personalized support, all students get the focused attention they need, right when they need it.

Your Annual Giving Campaign donation ensures this support is in place all year long, helping every child build the skills they’ll carry throughout their schooling.

🎶 Support a Lifetime of Engagement

Learning to play an instrument. Performing proudly onstage. Experiencing a moment of calm and focus with classmates.

At VCES, enrichment programs like music and yoga aren’t extras—they’re integral to how our students grow. Your Annual Giving Campaign donations make these weekly opportunities possible, fostering creativity, confidence, and meaningful connections.

Recurring donations are the most impactful way to give—like a Netflix subscription, they’re easier on family budgets and give VCES steady support all year long. One-time gifts are always appreciated too, and every contribution helps keep our students engaged in what matters most.

A little each month goes a long way! Hear how one VCES parent makes an impact through recurring donations. Monthly gifts add up to support field trips, enrichment programs, classroom TAs, and reading intervention—all the things that make our school special. Set up your monthly gift today!

We’re excited to kick off the 2025–2026 Annual Giving Campaign on October 20th as VCES celebrates its 15th Anniversary!

This is the most important fundraising we do each year, supporting the essentials that make our school special: enrichment, teaching assistants in every classroom, reading intervention, and field trips.

Our goal is to raise $75,000 with 100% family participation by December 5 so every student can benefit from meaningful learning opportunities. As we honor 15 years of VCES and see our alumni thriving in colleges and careers, we invite every family to join in giving an amount that feels meaningful. Together, we can ensure the strong foundation that helps students grow and thrive.