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Happy Sabbath! 🍂
My heart is overflowing with gratitude for life. On October 16, our family celebrates a tender testimony: my great-nephew Maison was born at 30 weeks, just over 2 lbs, and God has carried him beautifully—he’s turned one! October 16 is also my oldest sister’s birthday; although she passed away over ten years ago, the Lord blessed us with Maison on that very day. I’m in Atlanta this weekend to celebrate his life, and he will be blessed tomorrow. God is good. “For with God nothing shall be impossible.” — Luke 1:37
With that same gratitude, I’m happy to share that First Quarter has ended—and what a quarter it has been! Thank you for your prayers, partnership, and steady support. We look forward to all the blessings God will pour into Second Quarter.
Around VAA:
- Our middle school visited Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown Settlement—can’t wait to hear their reflections and see learning come to life.
- 7th & 8th graders head to SVA Academy Days this Sunday–Monday. We’re praying for safe travels and a meaningful experience.
- Fall Spirit Week is next week—please see the flyer below and show your Cougar pride!
- Basketball Season begins. Practice days are Monday and Wednesday. See flyer below. Volleyball practice is on Tuesday and Thursday.
- Hispanic Heritage Celebration is next Friday—come support and bring a dish to share.
- Fall Festival is coming up soon—please volunteer (link below). We need your help to make it a joyful success!
Reminders
- Mon, Oct 27: Asynchronous Learning Day (no in-person classes).
- Thu, Oct 31: Sight & Sound payments due. Please send in permission slips so we can secure your ticket and a seat on the bus.
That’s all from my desk. Have a blessed Sabbath and weekend!
E Holland
Go Cougars! 🐾 💙💛
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FALL SPIRIT WEEK IS NEXT WEEK!
As we gear up for our Fall Festival (Sun., Oct. 26), please join the fun by dressing for each day’s theme and showing your Cougar pride. The daily themes will be sent home today. Let’s fill our halls with color and school spirit!
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Hi-ya! 🥋 Big News:
After 4 years of grit and growth in the dojo, Trent Zeller has earned his Black Belt! From sharpening skills with nunchucks (nunchaku), sword (⚔️), escrima sticks, bo staff, and kamas to focused sparring, Trent showed discipline, respect, and perseverance every step of his belt test. He celebrated with his classmates—and the whole school—with donuts to cap off a knockout day. Way to go!
👏🍩
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Our middle school scientists were hard at work this week!
Our 5th & 6th graders explored how temperature affects the saturation point of a solute in water — watching science come to life right before their eyes!
Meanwhile, our 7th & 8th graders investigated the components of sand using hand lenses, magnets, and tweezers. They discovered at least 9 different elements hiding in the sand, including quartz, pyrites, and iron!
Hands-on learning at its best! #STEM
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Apple & Pumpkin Season in PreK–K!
It’s apple-and-pumpkin season for our PreK and Kindergarten classes! Our little learners have been painting pumpkins, making applesauce, learning about Johnny Appleseed, and creating apple-stamp art. What a wonderful, hands-on way to celebrate fall! 🍎🎃
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It’s that time of year again — our Robotics Teams are back in action!
This year’s theme is “Unearthed,” and our young engineers are already off to a great start — building basic robots and learning how to code using the color sensor!
A huge thank you to our amazing coach, Mrs. Laurie Golson, for her time, dedication, and leadership, and to all of our wonderful volunteers who make this program possible.
Stay tuned for all things #VAARobotics
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Innovation Lab: From Ideas to Impact
Our innovators are on a mission! Students selected a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) to champion, learned how to define a problem, and are mapping out solutions with design thinking. They’re building skills in Tinkercad—learning how to model, measure, and prep files—so they’ll be ready to 3D-print prototypes soon. Big ideas, real-world impact—coming right up! 💡🌍🖥️
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🏀 Basketball Season Tips Off Next Week!
Girls and boys basketball kicks off Monday, Oct. 20! 📅 Be on the lookout for the permission slip and full season info (tryouts, practice schedule, and games) coming home and by email. Please return forms by the deadline listed.
Go Cougars! 🐾📣💙
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🏐 Come cheer on our VAA Girls Volleyball team at their HOME games! 📣
We’re so excited about this squad—bring your spirit, wear your blue, and let’s pack the gym with Cougar pride! 💙🐾
📅 Check the flyer below for game dates.
#GoCougars
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Do you know a student who would love to attend VAA? ✨ Refer them to us!
If they enroll, you’ll receive $100 off one month’s tuition as a thank-you! 💵🎓
#VAAFamily #BackToSchool #ShineBright #ReferAFriend
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Fall Festival Volunteers Needed! 🎃🍁
Our Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct. 26—and we need all hands on deck to make it amazing! Sign up (link above) to help with set-up, games, crafts, food, ticket sales, or clean-up. Bring your smile, grab a friend, and let’s create a joyful day for our kids and community. Thank you for serving! 💙🐾
| | | October 17 | End of 1st Quarter 💙💛 | | October 18 | VAA's Highlight @ Vienna SDA Church
Mr. Doug - Children's Story | | October 19-20 | SVA Academy Days
7th & 8th Graders | | October 20 - 23 | Fall Spirit Week | | October 24 | Hispanic Heritage Program
10:00 AM | | October 26 | Fall Festival 🍂 | | October 27 | Asynchronous Learning Day | | October 31 | Sight & Sound Trip: Final Payments Due | | | |
Friday, October 17 - 6:28 PM
Saturday, October 18- 6:26 PM
| | The Vision and Mission of Vienna Adventist Academy is ALL students will be SuperSTARs taking the lead Spiritually, in their Talents, Academics, and Responsibility to themselves and others because VAA exists to provide a Christ-centered quality education, promote balanced character development and prepare students for citizenship in today's world and God's Kingdom. | | | | |
