Saints News - 10.7.21

October 7, 2021

Greetings! Enjoy our Saints News!

HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSINGS

My Grandma often said that grateful people are happy people. We just wrapped up 1^st Quarter and in the spirit of my Grandma, I’d like to express some gratefulness for our Saints community accomplishments:

Colleen Farrell – National Merit Semifinalist (1 of 3 in Eagle County)
Football is ranked #3 in State
Golfer Connor Downey finished #1 in State with a 69/70
Girls Volleyball is 6-6 and on an upward winning trajectory
Boys Tennis is competing at State
For the 4^th Year in a Row, we received the #1 Ranking by Niche for Best Private Christian High School in Colorado
Successfully accomplished Homecoming Week, All-School Retreat, and LaughMingleDance
The list goes on with many more individual and group successes

More than accomplishments, it’s important to express gratitude for the ways in which our Saints are growing in character. When I asked teachers to comment on their 1^st Quarter Highlights, they didn’t mention student accomplishments but rather their character.

I love the way my students respect and support each other in an uplifting and encouraging manner.
Their drive and commitment are producing amazing results.
Students advocate for themselves. They are willing to fail in order to learn.
My students interact with each other in a way that is pure, rich, and altogether lovely. It is learning and community in the most wholesome form.
My students rise above their challenges and the obstacles in their way. They are willing to do hard things and push their limits…simply put, they inspire me!

Together we take a moment to be grateful for our 158 Saints and thank God for their progress and growth, especially in one of the areas we value most – Christian character.

I’m inspired by our Saints and incredibly proud of them.

Steve O'Neil

Head of School

BRAVOS!

THANK YOU TO OUR LAUGHMINGLEDANCE COMMITTEE & VOLUNTEERS

Tricia & Lee Adams, Elizabeth Armstrong & Bob Halk, Inga Causey, Heidi Cofelice, Michelle Courtney, Karen Gilbert, Samantha Hodgkins, Brian & Eileen Hall, Karen Lee, Kristy Maslan, Mike McClinton, Anna Mills, Laura Nowicki, Shannon O'Brien, Steve O'Neil, Gwen Scola, Luke Vlaar and Casey Wyse

A fun, successful evening of comedy, mingling and dancing! Thank you to everyone who attended this great event.

SPORTS

VCHS is proud of Saint, Connor Downey for taking first place in the Golf State Championships at Spring Valley Golf Club on Tuesday

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Schedule for Next Week: PSAT | Conferences | Fall Break

Monday – Tuesday | Normal Class Schedule

Wednesday | 9^th – 11^th Grade|| 8:00am – 12:00 noon - PSAT Test

Wednesday | Seniors | 9:30 - College Prep

Wednesday | 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm | Parent-Teacher Conferences | Sign Up

Thursday | 8:00 am – 12:00 noon | Parent-Teacher Conferences | Sign Up

Thursday | No School for Students

Friday | No School

SAINTS Senior Stuff

Due This Week | Candid Photo for Senior Board | Due 10.8.21 | Upload

Senior Quote | Class Verse | Slideshow Photos | Upload Here

Cap & Gown Orders | Announcement Orders | Due 10.15.21 | Order Here

Lifetouch Picture Retakes | If you want a school photo without gown | 10.20.21

Contact Shannon O'Brien at shannonobrien@vchsweb.org

ADMISSIONS

Please share with your friends, co-workers and neighbors

We are offering a variety of opportunities for prospective students to visit our campus and learn more about our special school. If you have an 8th grade student, or know of one who may like to participate, please take a look at this calendar of events and sign up now. RSVPs are required.

For more information, to RSVP, or to schedule a private tour, please reach out to Kristy Maslan, Director of Admissions. 970-766-4125 or kmaslan@vchsweb.org

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

PSAT | Wednesday | 10.13.21

VCHS will be administering the PSAT Exam on Wednesday, October 13th in the morning.

10th and 11th Grade Students | PSAT Exams

9th Grade students | PSAT 8/9

Seniors | Application/Scholarship workshop Mrs. Petersmeyer | Arrive at 9:30

PSAT students should arrive by 8:20 to be in their assigned classroom by 8:25.There will be signs posted throughout the school stating which room students should report to. The test will begin promptly at 8:30 and conclude at approximately 12:00 noon. Students will be excused for the remainder of the day and the rest of the week for our Fall Break

What to Bring on Test Day:

No. 2 pencils, healthy snack/water bottle, and approved calculator. (Note specifics below:)

Scientific calculator
Graphing calculator (most models permitted; students should refer to their Official Student Guide for list)

Contact Shannon O'Brien at shannonobrien@vchsweb.org for more information

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

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STUDENT LIFE

Virtual Attendance

PARENTS: Teachers need to know ahead of time if your student will be attending classes virtually! Please email attendance@vchsweb.org with as much notice as possible (24 hour notice preferred) so that our teachers and administration can best prepare for virtual classes and virtual attendance. Parents/Guardians must contact the school regarding your student'a plan in order for your student to access class virtually.

PLEASE NOTE: 2021 - 2022 FRIDAY SCHEDULE

Student's schedules this year included a change in the daily schedule for Fridays in 2021 - 2022. Please make note of the new schedule: Classes start at 8:30 and conclude at 12:34 every Friday.

Faculty meetings will take place on A Fridays from 7:30AM - 8:20AM and specific classes will utilize the later start time on B Fridays to hold extension classes including science labs and AP prep.

VCHS Student Success Center

Sandra Burner will be heading up our Student Success Center again this year. Click here for all the information about VCHS Student Success Center. Contact Sandra Burner for more information at sburner@vchsweb.org.