Welcome to Valley Center Primary School, our buzzing hive of learning and adventure, where we embrace the motto: "Bee Happy, Bee Kind, and Bee a Friend!" We eagerly anticipate the exciting journey that our busy bees will begin on Thursday, August 22nd. We look forward to seeing their smiling faces as they dive into a day filled with new friendships, engaging activities, and the joy of learning.

Valley Center Primary School serves approximately 526 students from transitional kindergarten through second grade and has been a cherished part of our community for 37 years. We are proud to welcome both long-time families with cherished memories and new community members who are bringing their students to our school, seeking the same nurturing and enriching environment for their children

We are committed to creating a safe, equitable, and inclusive community where students, teachers, and families collaborate to foster a dynamic learning environment. Our goal is to empower students with strong foundational skills while nurturing their creativity and curiosity so they become lifelong learners. We support each student's academic, social, and emotional growth, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and inspired to reach their full potential.

Valley Center Primary School upholds high academic standards in all core subjects and provides students with the tools and resources needed to achieve these standards while supporting their social and emotional development. We believe that learning should be enjoyable and engaging, ensuring that students look forward to school each day. In addition to core subjects, we offer a dual language academic pathway starting in kindergarten, along with technology integration, music, and a new art program. This school year, we are implementing a new math curriculum and will provide additional resources to both teachers and parents to support students as they develop their math skills.

We encourage parents to take an active role in their child's educational journey. A strong partnership between school and home is essential for a child's overall development and success. There will be numerous opportunities to engage with teachers, participate in school events, and be involved in the school community. We invite all parents to attend all our school events and join our clubs and committees, such as the Teacher Parent Club (TPC), School Site Council (SSC), Title VI committee, and English Language Advisory Council (ELAC).

As we begin the new school year, we would like to provide you with some additional information:

School Times

School starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:05

Morning supervision begins at 7:30 am.

Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Enrollment 

Transitional Kindergarten: We welcome students born between September 2, 2019, and June 2, 2020. Our Transitional Kindergarten program is designed to support young learners as they begin their educational journey, focusing on developing key social, emotional, and academic skills.

Kindergarten: Enrollment is open to students who turn five years old by September 1st. Our Kindergarten program emphasizes foundational learning in a fun and engaging atmosphere, setting the stage for future academic success.

Online Registration

• All returning students must be registered through our online system. Families can complete this registration using the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. 

• If you need assistance with the Online Registration (OLR) process or have any questions, please call or visit our school. We also have technology available to support all families at Primary School.

Class Lists and Meet and Greets

• Tentative class lists will be posted outside the Primary School office on Friday, August 16th, at 3:30 p.m. 

• Teachers will contact families to schedule dates and times for classroom meet-and-greet events.

Back to School Night

Mark your calendars and join us on Wednesday, September 4th, from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. 

We look forward to seeing you on the first day of school, Thursday, August 22nd. If you have any questions, please contact our school office at (760) 749-8282, or reach out to me directly at ruiz.ve@vcpusd.org. 

Remember to "Bee Happy, Bee Kind, and Bee a Friend!"

Veronica Ruiz, Principal