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December 10, 2020
Greetings! Enjoy our Saints News! 
HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSINGS
VCHS sets high academic standards, and we take time out in October and November to measure ourselves against national benchmarks using the PSAT and PreACT. We do this to provide our students with test practice and for our teachers to assess teaching/learning improvement opportunities. Once again this year, our overall student results were impressive – well above the national average (about 100 points on the PSAT and 3 points on the PreACT).

The following students had particularly exceptional PSAT or PreACT results and enter this year’s 99th National Percentile Club:

Tim Haynes – 9th
Jack Hughes – 9th
Lindsey Whitton – 9th
Travis Elzinga – 10th
Ava Garrison – 10th
Ryan Hutchinson – 10th
Grayson Causey – 11th
Colleen Farrell – 11th

These students scored ‘Highest Possible’ on at least one PreACT section:

Tim Haynes – 9th
Jack Hughes – 9th
John McAbee – 9th
Matthew Bradford – 10th
Ava Garrison – 10th
Ryan Hutchinson – 10th
Grayson Causey – 11th
Chloe Hornbostel – 11th

Way to go Saints!

Steve O'Neil
BRAVOS!
Bravos to VCHS Choral Ensemble who donned their masks and sang their hearts out last Saturday. The audience was treated to songs celebrating life and songs celebrating Christmas. Families even participated in some caroling. What a wonderful way to ring in the season!

“Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent.”-Victor Hugo
VCHS In the News
Click HERE for the full article.

Vail Christian High School earned the top spot among Niche’s Best Christian High Schools in Colorado for the third year in a row. The results were announced in this year’s edition of Niche’s Best Schools in America rankings.
Congratulations to the VCHS Esports Varsity team! They are heading to the playoffs after a big win over Cherry Creek, with one more match before postseason play begins. Good luck to DaSaints! First Playoff game is Saturday 12/12.

Tristen Mullin, captain
Sean Boselli  
Liam Campbell
Grayson Causey
Diego Heredia
STUDENT LIFE
STUCO Christmas Party 

Students, join us Monday, December 14th during your lunch hour!

There will be an UGLY CHRISTMAS SWEATER CONTEST and a SECRET SANTA GIFT EXCHANGE with hot chocolate and Christmas treats.

Please view more information about the gift exchange in the email sent from your STUCO class representative.
Canned Food Drive was a Huge Success
Students in all grade levels rallied this week to collect nearly 1,600 cans of food to benefit the Salvation Army Food Bank.

The Contest was almost too close to call!
The 2 winning connect groups are:

Ward/Novak & Burner/Robinson
with over 25 cans per student.
Enjoy your Qdoba lunch!

Mysnyk/Webster and Lukanich
with 16 cans per student.
Enjoy your pie!
1st SEMESTER Final Exam Schedule
December 16 - 18, 2020

Wednesday, December 16th
9:00-10:30 SPANISH
10:45-12:15 SCIENCE
(Computer Science, PLTW-Engineering and PLTW-HBS classes will take final exams the last scheduled class period of the semester)

Thursday, December 17th
9:00-10:30 ENGLISH
10:45-12:15 MATH
(Geometry final exam takes place during the last scheduled class period of the semester)

Friday, December 18th
9:00-10:30 SOCIAL SCIENCES
(DE American Government final exam takes place during the last scheduled class period of the semester)

10:45-12:15 CONFLICT EXAMS
(Students/Teachers should see Ms. Larson to arrange proctoring)
Travel Club is heading to Greece! For more information, contact Barbara Wilson at [email protected].
Attention Seniors - Take Action!
Attention Senior Saints,

Please submit your senior pictures, senior quote and childhood photos to Ms. Maslan at [email protected] before Jan 5th.
Stop by the front desk if you have questions or need assistance.

THANK YOU!
Yearbooks
Purchase yearbook from the VCHS Yearbook Store for $35.

  • 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".

Please email the yearbook staff with questions.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER - Mrs. Hixon
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 Band Performance and Coach Kuhns' Chapel Talk
SERVICE MATTERS
Saints, please look for the many opportunities to volunteer in your community this holiday season.

Remember that you need to log 20 hours by the end of the school year. Click here to see some options with the Salvation Army.
HEALTHY MIND & SPIRIT
The Reality of Life

Throughout life there are numerous experiences we will engage in, some of which will be uplifting and positive and some that will be challenging and negative. One guarantee of life is that there will be ups and downs, triumphs and defeats. Sometimes, things will go very well for us and, at other times, life can seem like a struggle. Through it all, there is one principle that we can live by that will help us navigate both the good times and the bad, and it is that of contentment. 
PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS
Food for Finals - COVID Style
Students & Faculty - enjoy a snack-to-go, compliments of the Parent Association, after your Final exams on Wednesday Dec 16! Before you leave school for the day, pick it up at Rustic Farm to Fork, take it with you, enjoy off campus!

Sponsorship & Membership
Get your bundle membership for full use of the benefits!

Spirit Wear
Get your Saints Spirit Wear today! Order online here.

Saints - Get Your Glitter Clutch Today! These darling bags will make great Christmas gifts! Get yours before they are gone by clicking HERE $40 each. Thank you to the Bruno Family for designing and providing this unique item!
Please visit www.VCHSParentAssociation.org for all Parent Association information.
NEWS TO KNOW
A la carte items available for purchase on credit card or house account only.
Rustic Farm to Fork - Expanded Services
We are excited to announce Chelsea's new Take and Bake Menu offering delicious, prepared meals to bake at home. These are available for pick up or scheduled delivery starting today, Dec 10.

You may order through Mymealorder.com the same way you order lunches. If you don't have an account please reach out to [email protected] to set one up. Click HERE for more information and click HERE for the menu.

If you are looking for a special holiday meal consider this exceptional opportunity to purchase a fully prepared dinner, delivered to your home.
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Pack it in, Pack it out: Zero Waste Policy

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-19 RESOURCES

"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.

The Colorado state's dial dashboard website has level-specific information and the Eagle County COVID-19 website links to various useful resources.

STAY AT HOME IF YOU EXPERIENCE:
If your student is ill or arriving late, please email [email protected].
THIS WEEK
Friday | 12.11
EVEN Schedule

MONDAY | 12.14
All School Christmas Party during lunch

Wednesday | 12.16 through Friday | 12.18
1st SEMESTER FINAL EXAMS (see schedule above)

Friday | 12.18
End of 2nd Quarter
A LOOK AHEAD
12.21.2020 - 1.4.2021
Christmas Break

Tuesday 1.5.21
Classes Resume