Flagship Principal’s Update 10/26

10/31: MS Report Card Conferences

10/31/25 – 11/7/25 Flagship Scholastic Book Fair

11/8: Valor’s Multicultural Festival ( See Valor Family Engagement for details) 

Book Fair Announcements

I hope you’re excited about the Book Fair! It’ll be here before we know it!  Here’s a couple important reminders:

We will be offering a special early preview of the Book Fair on Friday, October 31st during the parent-teacher conferences. After that, students will have the opportunity to make purchases at the book fair on their assigned day during compass class. 

Tuesday 11/4 – 6th grade

Wednesday 11/5 – 8th grade

Thursday 11/6 – 5th grade

Friday 11/7 – 7th grade

Students can make purchases on their assigned date and can pay for their purchases with money (card or cash) or you can create an e-wallet for them here: Create an E-Wallet

Looking to help buy books for students who might need assistance? You can contribute to our school fund that helps students buy books! Help Buy a Book or Two for a Student or Two

I am so grateful to all of the adult volunteers that have signed up to help with different components of our book fair.  We currently have just a few more available spots for volunteers if you’re interested and able! Sign up to Volunteer!

Nashville Community Celebrations

As fall settles in, our community continues to gather for meaningful celebrations and important observances. This season highlights the importance of remembrance, service, and connection.

National & Cultural Observances

• Oct. 31: Halloween – a day for costumes, creativity, and community fun.
• Oct. 31: Reformation Day – observed in many Christian traditions, marking Martin Luther’s call for renewal in the church.
• Nov. 1: All Saints’ Day – honoring saints and loved ones who inspire faith and resilience.
• Nov. 2: All Souls’ Day – a day of remembrance for those who have passed, celebrated in many cultures with prayer, reflection, and family rituals.

Local Highlights

• Oct. 25-Nov. 15 – Project LEAD FREE Workshops for Youths Ages 12-18 and Families: English details | Spanish details 
• Nov. 1 – Community Clean-Up Event and Celebration at Cole Elementary: Arabic | Burmese | English | Kurdish | Nepali | Spanish
• Nov. 4 – All Children Excel Nashville’s November Quarterly Meeting
• Nov. 8–9: Celebrate Reading! with Book’em at the Nashville Zoo. Families can enjoy story stations, animal encounters, and hands-on activities. Guests are encouraged to donate new or gently used children’s books in exchange for free attraction tickets. Volunteers are also needed to help collect books and engage young readers. Sign Up to Volunteer at the Zoo Today!

Family Tip

As the holiday season approaches, take time to check in with your child about how they’re feeling. Ask what they’re most excited about, what feels stressful, and how your family can support one another. These conversations open the door to stronger mental health and deeper family connection.

We have reached the last week of our Food Drive with Second Harvest. Please feel free to send your scholar to school with 1-2 of the items listed below to help us reach our goal. Together, we can make a difference for families in our community! 

Most Needed Items:

• Peanut Butter/ Pasta/ Rice 
• Canned Chicken/Tuna
• Canned Fruits & Vegetables
• Canned Soups, Stews, Chili & Pasta
• Beans (canned or dried)
• Cereal (whole grain, low sugar)

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THANK YOU !!!! We are so appreciative for all the families that came out and made our Bingo/ Game night a success. We could do this without you.

Valor will be hosting its first Multicultural Festival to celebrate the many cultures that make up our incredible community! The event will feature performances, food, art, and activities representing cultures from our diverse community and we’d love for our staff and students to be part of it.

Families, please consider signing up to host a booth, lead an activity, or support a performance and encourage your students to get involved too!

Event at a Glance:

When: Saturday Nov 8th

Where: Voyager Courtyard 

Time: 11:00-3:00 

 Sign up here: Multicultural Festival Participation Form

Let’s make this an amazing celebration of our diversity and community spirit! 

Upcoming Middle School tryouts (Grades 6th-8th)

MS Girls Flag Football (Spring)

We are gauging interest in adding Middle School girls’ flag football in the spring. Please complete this interest form if interested in learning more information

Sports Physicals

Updated sports physical paperwork will be needed if a student makes any athletics team. Paperwork is NOT NEEDED before tryouts. If your scholar makes a team, they will need to have proper paperwork uploaded to Final Forms before being allowed to practice.

Sports Physical Paperwork & Upload Instructions

Download the VCA Athletics App to stay up to date on all things athletics:

Apple Device Link and Google Device Link

Athletics Staff Directory of Coaches

Reminders

Innovator Design is cancelled on October 30th & will resume on  November 6th.

Valor Esports & Knights Update!

Congrats to Brandon W. for advancing to the Middle School Super Smash Bros. Playoffs! In Fortnite, VCP Esports players Raul F. and Alex A. are tied for first place, while the Valor Knights, Aalim S. (ranked 8th) and Aazim S. (ranked 26th) are making moves in Chess.

Both teams are competing against schools from 20 states across the Central Region. Proud of our Valor gamers and huge thanks to Mr. Paul for your leadership and dedication!

2nd Semester Club Registration is Open!

Spots are filling up quickly and registration is first come, first served. Check out the MS Club Listings & Schedule. Don’t miss your chance to join—secure your spot today!

After School & Partner Contacts 

Have questions, contact the After School Team at 615-200-7647, email us at face@valorcollegiate.org, or the FACE website.

Have questions, contact the Boys & Girls Club Team at 615-753-8451 or email boysandgirlsclub@valorcollegiate.org. Please review the BGC Member & Parent Handbook

Have questions, contact the YMCA Fun Company Team at  615-473-5514 or ymcafuncompany@valorcollegiate.orgv