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May 13, 2021
Greetings! Enjoy our Saints News! 
HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSINGS
They’ve been highlighted here before but deserve another shout out. Meadow Mountain’s Jack Dunlevie and Summers Baker (VCHS Alumni Class of ‘11) made it to Red Rocks!

My son Benj and I were not only excited to be at an outdoor concert – at Red Rocks, nonetheless – but to see Meadow Mountain live on stage opening for Leftover Salmon.

I was first introduced to Meadow Mountain’s music in 2018 at a Kickstarter in Kristin and Dave Baker’s living room. Denae and I had front row seats! A little over a year later, the O’Neil family saw them again at 10 Mile Music Hall in Frisco as they opened for Infamous Stringdusters. And then last weekend happened – Meadow Mountain Live at Red Rocks. Do you see the same trajectory I do?

And in many ways it started right here at Vail Christian – Jack and Summers jamming during lunch and ‘free’ periods with Mr. Beaudine. But an invitation to Red Rocks doesn’t just happen. Jack and Summers and their other three band members have sacrificed and worked incredibly hard to refine their crafts and get to the place where they are today. This summer they will release their 2nd album, and I’m convinced we’ll soon see Meadow Mountain moving from opening act to major headliner.

Hard work pays off! And that should serve as inspiration and an example for today’s Saints. Bravo Jack and Summers!
Steve O’Neil
Head of School
BRAVOS!
SPORTS
Great showing from VCHS Track & Field Team at the EVHS Invitational Meet last weekend.

Read Vail Daily Article HERE.

Next up is the 40th Annual Demon Invitational at Glenwood Springs this Saturday. It will be a deep field with 17 schools competing.

Good luck Saints!
VCHS Soccer opens the season with a big win against CRMS!

Early season soccer commentary can be found in the Vail Daily HERE.

The Saints will be back on the pitch this afternoon versus Colorado Rocky Mountain School in Carbondale.
Congratulations to the VCHS Lady Saints Varsity Volleyball team who competed in the Colorado State 2A Championships Wednesday afternoon in Colorado Springs.

What a send-off! What a season!

Thank you Colorado State Patrol for the three-car escort.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
ACADEMIC AWARDS - Modified Schedule - May 19, 2021

Period 1: 8:00 – 9:10
Period 3: 9:14 – 10:24
Period 5: 10:28 – 11:38
1st LUNCH/FLEX: 11:42 - 12:12
2nd LUNCH/FLEX: 12:12 - 12:42
Period 7: 12:42 – 1:52

ACADEMIC AWARDS - Grace Auditorium - STUDENTS ONLY
2:00- 3:12
2020–2021 2nd SEMESTER FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
WEDNESDAY - May 26, 2021
  • Spanish 9:00-10:30
*(Adv. Spanish will take final exam the last scheduled class period of semester)
  • Science 10:45-12:15
*(PLTW-Engineering and PLTW-HBS classes will take final exam the last scheduled class period of semester)
 
THURSDAY - May 27, 2021
  • English 9:00-10:30 - Junior English w/Mrs. Cooper will start at 8:30
  • Math 10:45-12:15
*(Geometry classes will take final exam the last scheduled class period of semester)
 
FRIDAY - May 28, 2021
  • NO FINAL EXAMS
*(9th Grade World History & Geography classes will take final exam the last scheduled class period of semester)
Attention Seniors: CLASS OF 2021 END OF YEAR SCHEDULE of EVENTS
Monday May 17, 4:30pm | Graduation Rehearsal at Gerald Ford Amphitheater - mandatory
Saturday May 22, 5:30pm | Baccalaureate in Grace Auditorium
Sunday May 23, 10am | GRADUATION! Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Grand March 6:30pm (Parents are invited to attend)
Dance - 7:00 - 10:00pm
A few details:
  • Light snacks and drinks will be served
  • Dance will be considered Indoor/Outdoor (due to Eagle-Vail Pavilion venue and open walls) - pray for good weather!!
  • Tickets are available: $20 each or $30 for a couple
  • COMPETITION: The most "creative ask" for a prom date will receive a pair of FREE prom tickets - Photo or video of proposal must be submitted to Ms. Larson by Thursday, May 13th at 5:00PM
Due to Covid-19 protocol:
  • Guests from outside of VCHS will not be allowed
  • Masks will be required at all times except when eating or drinking
  • Social distancing will be expected 
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The Vail Daily is honoring the Class of 2021 with Senior Spotlights. These are graduate profiles that include a photo and responses to questions.
To submit, you must upload your photo and responses at this link before May 22nd:
PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS
Thank you to all VCHS Parents who participated in Teacher Appreciation Week. It was a huge success and our teachers felt loved and blessed by the amazing gifts.
Food For Finals is BACK!
The Parent Association is asking parents to help with this long time VCHS tradition of providing breakfast for our students and staff before finals on Wednesday & Thursday. 
Please sign up by Friday, May 21st  to volunteer and provide breakfast items.    
Paint Your Own Parking Spot for the 2021-22 School Year!

This Parent Association fundraiser is open to all rising Seniors and Juniors and will be offered on a limited, first-come first-served basis. We look forward to building more school spirit, beautifying the campus and creating a new junior and senior tradition at Vail Christian High School.

Applications and information can be found on the PA website. The three-part application deadline is May 17th and the cost is $75.00 - all artwork must be approved prior to having a spot assigned. Painting Day will be Saturday August 14th from 9-5pm. Please contact [email protected] with any questions. 

Please visit: www.VCHSParentAssociation.org for all Parent Association information.
COUNSELOR'S CORNER - Mrs. Hixon
Summer is an excellent time to explore your interests, work, shadow professionals, and/or attend summer programs. Remember work is a great way to grow your responsibility and learn a new skill. Internships, summer programs, and job shadows allow you to learn more about careers and majors that are interesting. Take some time to review the attached list and think about how best to spend your summer.
To aid in your college search please visit:
  • College Resources from Colorado Western Slope College Outreach:
  • Colorado Western Slope Fair is tentatively scheduled for Oct 3rd in Aspen
Attention Senior Parents:
CSS Profile: CSS Application: https://cssprofile.collegeboard.org/
Visit your Naviance account for additional virtual tours and college information.
SERVICE MATTERS
Limited spaces are available!
Students Shoulder to Shoulder is a locally-based non-profit that gives students the opportunity to learn about ethical leadership from inspiring nonprofit leaders. Students discover the complexity of global challenges while immersed in the communities they serve, working with children and focused on the environment.

SStS has a bold purpose – to grow a global network of ethical leaders. This summer, SStS is offering 9 global, domestic, and Colorado based trips. There is also a Colorado trip based in Boulder in which students will work with Thorne Nature Experience connecting environmental stewardship and a youth camp program. VCHS students can apply for this opportunity and join other SStS member school students.
FAITH MATTERS
Enjoy last week's Saints Chapel Talk featuring Pastor Nate Morris and Music by VCHS Worship Arts Band!
HEALTHY MIND & SPIRIT
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH MONTH - LOOK FOR WEEKLY TOOLS 2 THRIVE

Certain people and situations in life can trigger us to feel badly about ourselves or engage in destructive behaviors. Identifying the toxic influences in our lives and taking steps to create boundaries or a new life without them can improve mental and physical health over time.
NEWS TO KNOW
National Honor Society Tutoring
NHS Juniors and Seniors are available to help students Thursdays during either Flex period in room 101.


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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:
THIS WEEK
Friday | 5.14
  • AP Biology 8am
  • AP Environmental Science 12pm
  • Prom - Grand March 6:30

Saturday | 5.15
  • Track & Field Meet - Glenwood Demon Invitational
A LOOK AHEAD
Monday | 5.17
  • AP Computer Science Principles 8am
  • AP Statistics 12pm
  • Graduation Rehearsal - Seniors Only 4:30pm - Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

Tuesday | 5.18
  • Track & Field Meet - BMHS

Wednesday | 5.19
  • Special Schedule - Academic Awards 2pm - Students Only

Friday | 5.21
  • Girls Soccer - Belleview Christian

Saturday | 5.22
  • Baccalaureate 5:30pm
  • Track & Field Meet - Parachute

Saturday | 5.23
  • Graduation 10:00 am - Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater