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October 29, 2020
Greetings! Enjoy our Saints News! 
HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSINGS
BRAVOS!
Congratulations VCHS Seniors!
Almost all of our seniors have applied to college and many have already received acceptances! 
Mock Election
On Monday and Tuesday this week, VCHS students went to the polls to submit their presidential ballots for the 2020 election. Donald J. Trump/Michael R. Pence finished in first winning 45% of the popular vote.

In a tight race and impacted by the junior class, Kanye West/Michelle Tidball finished second with 27% of the popular vote. Joseph R. Biden/Kamala D. Harris finished in a close third with 24% of the popular vote.

A few additional candidates included Don Blankenship/William Mohr, Jo Jorgensen/Jeremy “Spike” Cohen, and there was one write-in for Mr. O’Neil/Ms. Larson.

Thank you to Mr. O’Neil’s DE U.S. Government class for tallying the votes and to all of our students for practicing their civic and democratic responsibility to vote. 
Vail/Summit Orthopedics

Students in the adjacent photo are taking a baseline concussion cognitive assessment called the Impact Test. Every two years students need an updated test. VCHS is blessed to be in partnership with Vail Summit Orthopedics and our Athletic Trainer, Cory Hester.
SPORTS & ESPORTS
*photo taken before outdoor mask mandate
Intramural Soccer
Girls' Soccer has been meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays since September to condition and play. We have been flexible; practicing at St. Clare, Singletree Park and Eagle-Vail. We welcomed back Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors as well as met the new Freshmen. Please join us whether you have previous soccer experience or not. Reach out to Coach (Mrs.) Wilson or Greta Grems (Communication Captain) for details.
Vail Christian football wins at Hayden

Big Congratulations! Vail Christian recorded the first win of the season for Eagle County, winning at Hayden on Saturday night by a count of 28-6. With the victory, the Saints won their league opener and evened their overall record at 1-1.

See full Vail Daily article HERE.
Esports
DaSaints Esports Team had a big win last week against Westminster High School 3-0. Today they are going head to head with VMS (varsity) and Cedar Valley (JV).
PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS
Support VCHS Parent Association with your purchase of beautiful handcrafted wreaths & garland, fresh from the Pacific Northwest!

Click here to view and purchase your wreath, garland and more! Orders are due NOVEMBER 1st.
Sponsorship & Membership
FOOTBALL IS ON! Get your bundle membership today for full use of the benefits!

Please visit our website for Membership & Sponsorship opportunities.

Spirit Wear
Get your Saints Spirit Wear

Next Meeting
Next Parent Association Meeting is Wednesday, November 11th at 5:30pm. Come find out how you can get involved!

Blessed Burritos
Thank you Parent Association for providing Blessed Burritos to our football team and coaching staff!
COUNSELOR'S CORNER - Mrs. Hixon
Mark your calendars: Friday November 6th
All 9th-11th graders - PreACT Exam
  • 8:20am arrival
  • 11:00am pick up (please note this is an earlier release time than the PSAT)
All Seniors - enjoy a day off. Please contact Mrs. Hixon with questions.
Attention Senior Parents:
CSS Profile: CSS Application: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/

Other helpful links:

Visit your Naviance account for additional virtual tours and college information.
College Spotlight Videos:
FAITH MATTERS
Enjoy this week's Chapel presentation:
HEALTHY MIND & SPIRIT
As the COVID-19 outbreak moves into another month, do you find yourself feeling angry? Helpless? Sad? Lost? Disappointed? Accepting? Or maybe you run through the gamut of emotions on a given day or week. According to Erica Lee and Heather Potts, psychologists in the Department of Psychiatry at Boston Children’s Hospital, these feelings are all understandable reactions to the grief we feel at the loss of our “normal” lives. Link to full article HERE
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT
Do you want to be a part of a creative and innovative team? TEDxYouth@Vail is now accepting applications for new members of both the organizing team and the speaker team. If you are interested in connecting with the community to make the event a reality, the organizing team may have a place for you. If you have an idea for a TED Talk, apply to be a speaker at the event. We want to hear all of your ideas! Do not hesitate to reach out at [email protected] if you have any questions and follow our instagram @tedxyouthvail

RUSTIC FARM TO FORK
A la carte items available for purchase on credit card or house account only.
NEWS TO KNOW
Yearbooks
  • Purchase yearbook from the VCHS Yearbook Store for $35.
  • Yearbook cover design contest is going on now! All entries are due by November 2.
  • New this year - seniors only section! Each senior will receive one FREE 1/2 page "Senior Parent Ad". After purchasing your yearbook, to personalize your senior's page, click on "Design My Ad".
  • If any issues arise, please email the yearbook staff with questions.
SENIOR SAINTS: Graduation 2021 will be here before you know it! A few items require your attention and it is important that you abide by all deadlines.
  • DIPLOMA: Please email [email protected] the name you would like to see printed on your diploma. First name, Middle name, Last name on or before November 12th.
  • CAP & GOWN: Please order your cap & gown from Jostens.com or you may call 1-800-Jostens. Jostens will ship all items ordered to VCHS and they will be distributed to each student. Be sure to order your cap & gown package no later than November 10th.
  • CLASS VERSE: If you would like to submit a bible verse to be voted on as the class verse, please send all suggestions to [email protected] by November 12th.
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Pack it in, Pack it out:

Front Office:
970-926-3015 (EXT. 4102)
Mon-Thurs 8am-3pm, Fri 8am-12pm

IT Help Desk:
Visit vchs.org and click on the help desk link in the footer to enter a support ticket.

Attendance Email:
If your student is ill or arriving late, please email [email protected].
COVID SYMPTOM SCREEN
"Should I go to school/work today?" Please use the Covid Symptom Screen and refer to the most up-to-date Eagle County guidelines to determine if you or your student needs to stay home due to illness.

STAY AT HOME IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
If your student is ill or arriving late, please email [email protected].
THIS WEEK
Friday | 10.30
EVEN Schedule

Football @ Home (BMHS) vs Soroco 7:00pm
Senior Night

Sunday | 11.1
Daylight Savings ends
A LOOK AHEAD
Tuesday | 11.3
Election Day

Friday | 11.6
PreACT Exam - All 9th-11th graders
  • 8:20am arrival
  • 11:00am pick up (please note this is an earlier release time than the PSAT)
All Seniors - enjoy a day off. Please contact Mrs. Hixon with questions.

Football @ Rangely 7:00pm

Wednesday | 11.11
Veterans Day

Parent Association Meeting 5:30pm