Saints News - 9.30.21

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September 30, 2021

Greetings! Enjoy our Saints News!

HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSINGS

The All-School Retreat has been a VCHS tradition dating back to our school’s earliest years. Its recipe is simple – fun, community-builder, more fun, spiritual growth, relationship-builder, and even more fun. Sleep deprivation, for good or bad, is also part of the mixture (not so good for the adult chaperones). After a pandemic hiatus, we ran full steam ahead and pulled off an epic 2021 retreat at Crooked Creek Ranch. The weather (even with the rain) and fall colors couldn’t have made for a more beautiful experience, but seeing our Saints laugh and smile was the best part of all.

For those parents who may get little communication from their kids, traditions included: class competitions like Dodgeball and Volleyball, Octoball, Scripture Lessons and Chapel Band, Crud War, Theme Dance, Senior Advice and Testimonies, the Late Night Senior Hot Tub Party, and so many others.

Mrs. Larson provided stellar leadership and deserves a long vacation, as did STUCO, especially President Ella Moberg, who planned and executed every 48-hour detail. Thank you to all of our amazing parent volunteers – those who served as drivers and especially those who fed us well serving on kitchen work crew. We couldn’t have done it without you!

Year after year, Seniors share with me that the All-School Retreat ranks among their top high school highlights, and I’m confident we just created a new one. And yes, we’re already thinking about next school year’s Retreat and look forward to returning to Crooked Creek Ranch in 2022.

Steve O'Neil

Head of School

BRAVOS!

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEER DRIVERS & KITCHEN WORK CREW

We couldn't have done it without you!

Parent Kitchen Work Crew: Stacia Brasington, Deisy Chavez, Tracy Chester, Michael Farrel, Jamie Gray, Rob Grems, Karen Lee, Ellen Moritz, Heri Palacio, David Rawlings, Wendy Rimel, Gwen Scola, Michelle Shaub, Megan Shull, Ian Salyer, Todd Vermeer & Shawna Wilson

Parent Drivers: Tricia Adams, Alicia Barry, Pat Campbell, Ian Casey, Heather Downey, Debbie Faber, Karen Gilbert, Molly Griffin, Jason Haynes, Meggen Kirkham, Sarah Ladd, Todor Mihaylov, Kristen Pryor, Simon Hosna, Tonia Whitton & John Woodland

Retreat was a huge success!!

SPORTS

CongratulationsUndefeated Saints!

Saints took a huge win over the Sanford Indians last Friday night. Sanford was undefeated until Friday's game!

Read the Vail Daily Article

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Watch for upcoming emails for SENIOR YEAR requirements

Due Next Week | Candid Photo for Senior Board | Due 10.6.21

Email to shannonobrien@vchsweb.org

Check out this shout-out to VCHS! We couldn't be more excited to welcome Michael Jr. back for a night of hilarious comedy. This important fundraising event will sell out, get your tickets NOW!

Vail Christian High School Michael Jr. Shoutout Video

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

Contact Mrs. Petersmeyer for more information on the college fair

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

You're Invited to the Next Parent Association Meeting

Wednesday | October 6 | 5:30pm | Senior Lounge

Click here to Bring a dish to share or volunteer

Click her for Membership and Sponsorship Information

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.