Hello Venetia Valley Families! 👋💙

Welcome to our first monthly Athletics newsletter—we’re so excited to share it with you! 🏀⚽🎉 This is your go-to place for all things Falcon Athletics, where we’ll highlight upcoming athletic opportunities, important updates, game schedules, and more as our Falcons continue to learn, play, and soar! 🦅

Inside this issue you’ll find:

🏈 An introduction to Falcon Athletics

🏀 Basketball updates

⏰ Athletic opportunities coming soon

⭐ High-Flying Falcons – our student-athlete spotlight

Thank you for being part of our Falcon community—we can’t wait for a great season ahead! 💙🦅

What is Falcon Athletics? 

Falcon Athletics is the newly formed Athletics Department at Venetia Valley School, created to support, grow, and celebrate athletic opportunities for all Venetia Valley students. Our goal is to shine a light on school athletics while building a program that is inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate for our K–8 Falcons.

Through Falcon Athletics, students will have opportunities to build physical skills, teamwork, confidence, and sportsmanship—both on and off the field. We are committed to creating a positive athletic experience where students can learn, grow, and proudly represent Venetia Valley. 💙🏀⚽

👨‍👩‍👧 What Can VV Families Expect?

Falcon Athletics is focused on clear communication and easy access to information. Families can expect:

📣 Accessible & timely information about sports, schedules, and opportunities

💬 Clear communication throughout each season

📰 A monthly Athletics newsletter — From the Nest: Falcon Athletics

🌐 An updated Athletics page on the Venetia Valley website

🚀 Expanding athletic opportunities for students as the program continues to grow

Our goal is to keep families informed, involved, and excited about Falcon Athletics every step of the way!

📚 Middle School Athletic Eligibility 

Middle school students who want to participate in MS sports—including Volleyball, Basketball, and Soccer—must meet all eligibility requirements. These requirements are outlined in the Academic Code of Conduct included in the Athletic Clearance Packet.✅ Eligibility checks are conducted at the start of each season and at the midway point to ensure student-athletes remain eligible throughout the season.

Following these guidelines helps ensure our Falcons succeed both on the field and in the classroom. ⚽🏀🏐

Athletic Director:

Erick De La Rosa / ebeltran@srcs.org

🏀 Falcon Basketball 🏀

Middle School Basketball season is officially underway, and our Falcons are ready to hit the court! 💪 Our student-athletes have been working hard to build skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship as they represent Venetia Valley with pride. A HUGE THANK YOU to PTA for sponsoring our new uniforms. 🏀👕🔥

📅 Game Schedule

Below is our upcoming basketball schedule. Game times and locations may be updated, so please keep an eye out for reminders and announcements. We hope to see our Falcon families out there cheering loud and proud! 📣💙

👋 Meet the Coaches

We are excited to introduce our Falcon Basketball coaches, who bring energy, dedication, and a passion for working with student-athletes:

• Coach Bela– Girls Basketball
• Coach Schmitz – Boys Basketball

Our coaches focus on skill development, teamwork, and creating a positive experience for all players—both on and off the court. Thank you to our coaches for supporting and guiding our Falcons this season! 🙌🏀

Let’s have a great basketball season—play hard and fly high, Falcons!

⏳🏃 Athletic Opportunities Coming Soon

⚽🦅 Middle School Soccer – Spring Season

Our Middle School Soccer teams are gearing up to kick off the Spring season, and we’re excited to get started! 💪⚽ Please see the important dates below and mark your calendars.

📅 - Tuesday, February 3rd

• Informational Meeting @ Lunch in the Gym - for students 
• Meet the Coaches, Try-outs sign-up, Important Dates, Athletic Clearance packet overview

📅 - Monday, February 9th

• BOYS Soccer Try-outs
• 4:00 - 5:30 PM on the Field
• Must have Athletic Clearance Packet completed. 

📅 - Tuesday, February 10th

• GIRLS Soccer Try-outs
• 4:00 - 5:30 PM on the Field
• Must have Athletic Clearance Packet completed.

We can’t wait to see our student-athletes back on the field, working hard, supporting one another, and representing Venetia Valley with Falcon pride! 🦅💙

🏃‍♂️ Dipsea Kidz – Spring Season

Open to 4th–8th grade students

The Dipsea Kidz Spring season is just around the corner! 🎉 This amazing running program is open to any 4th–8th grade student who is interested in building endurance, confidence, and a love for running—no experience needed!

📣 Interested in Joining?

Contact Coach Ana for more information or to get started:

📧 dipseakidz@gmail.com

📞 (415) 250-6082

VV teachers Ms. Kegley (1st Grade) and Mr. Dominguez (Middle School) are also happy to help support families with registration 💙

📅 Season Details

🗓 Spring Season Start Date: February 25, 2026

⏰ Practice Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4:00–5:00 PM

We encourage all interested students to check it out and be part of this great opportunity to stay active and have fun! 🦅✨

**Middle School Students ONLY**

Dominican University of California free after-school recreational sports program for 6th-12th grade students! FREE FOOD. FREE FUN.

Visit Allen Sports Club Website for more information!

Link to Register!

⭐ High Flying Falcons ⭐

⭐🦅 High-Flying Falcons

Each month, we spotlight a High-Flying Falcon—a student-athlete who demonstrates effort, teamwork, and positive sportsmanship. This recognition celebrates students who lead by example, support their teammates, and show Falcon pride both on and off the field. We’re proud to recognize our Falcons as they continue to grow, compete, and soar! 💙🏀⚽

Thank you, Falcons families, for taking the time to catch up on all things Falcon Athletics! We’re so excited to share updates, celebrate our student-athletes, and keep everyone connected with our growing athletic programs. 💙

👀 Things to Look Forward To

• Updated Athletics Website 🌐 – all schedules, registration info, and announcements in one place
• Upcoming Game Highlights 🏀⚽🏐
• More High-Flying Falcons ⭐ – monthly student-athlete spotlights

Stay tuned, stay active, and let’s continue to soar together as Falcons! 💪