Greetings! Enjoy our Saint News!
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This school year, I'll be highlighting VCHS's greatest asset: its people. More importantly, I want to share with you what makes them tick - their purpose, their goals, their aims, their calling.
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Monet, Matisse, Picasso, Leonardo da Vinci, Mrs. Leigh Ann Van Fossan. Mrs. V. deserves to be in this fine company – at least that’s what I think! These artists provide her with inspiration as she inspires VCHS students in Studio Art I and II and AP Studio Art. Although she won’t be with us in the same capacity next school year – Sawyer James is due to arrive June 12th – she won’t be a stranger and I’m working on her return fully back to us for the 2020-21 school year.
Mrs. V. is a fascinating blend of artist and art teacher. Check out her
art
. Interestingly, she said the piece of art she’s most proud of is
her first novel
, “one of the hardest things, I’ve done.” She won’t give away the title, but she has another forthcoming novel that weaves together human tragedy and transformation. As art teacher, she said “teens have lots of pressure…more pressure than ever. My job lets them have the opportunity to use the side of their brains and hearts that they don’t normally have the freedom to explore.” As well, she seeks to bring faith to her work as artist and teacher freeing up herself and her students to create beauty, truth and grace that flows from The Creator.
She’s a valley girl! Red Sandstone Elementary, Edwards Elementary, Minturn Middle and BMHS were her schools. After her 6
th
grade Art Teacher Ms. Satsky, recognized her skill and pushed her with it, Mrs. V. took off as a young artist. In high school, she lived in the art studio and when not there, produced art in the hallways (maybe listening to lead singer Justin Timberlake with N Sync – her favorite boy band). More than art, she loved to sing, perform in theatre productions and compete on the Speech/Debate Team. She was inspired by her English teacher, our very own Ms. Moriarty. In the rest of her free time, she found every opportunity to snowboard on the mountain.
After high school, she attended and graduated from CU-Boulder majoring in Art. She highly recommends study abroad as her 1-year experience in Florence, Italy was life-changing. Through a Syracuse University program, she was able to explore Italian art and architecture first-hand and also take a creative writing course that was the catalyst for her professional writing today. Her time there was also deeply spiritual connecting her to bygone artists and artisans who naturally integrated their Christian faith with their craft.
After college, Mrs. V. spent time in Scottsdale, Arizona working in a gallery but more importantly, met her future husband, James, whose art was sold there. Making her own run in the footsteps of her father she pursued law school but soon realized she wasn’t tracking with her life’s calling. She wanted to work with kids and loved art, so she pursued her Masters’ degree in Education, returned to the Vail Valley and eventually landed at VCHS where she’s been the last two years.
Mrs. V. and James have Sophie (9) and soon to be Sawyer James (who seems to be craving healthy vegetables). Let’s see how long that lasts!
Mrs. V., lives of purpose…
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DEADLINE FOR YEARBOOK ORDERING IS TODAY APRIL 26TH! PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW!
The yearbook is $30.00 and will be delivered at school to your student
the week of May 20th, 2019.
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Soccer Foundation Game
Location: BMHS
Admission: $5 kids | $10 Adults
Times:
- 5-6pm Small Sided Pick-Up Games (All Players Welcome)
- 6-7:30pm High School Girls
- 1st half VCHS vs BMHS
- 2nd half Mixed Player Pool with VCHS, BMHS and VMS.
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Please come and join us Saturday, May 4th for a fun evening of soccer with our local high school girls' teams. Vail Christian High School, Battle Mountain High School and Vail Mountain School will play a friendly game to raise money for the
The Lauren Mutter Memorial Soccer Scholarship Fund through Vail Valley Soccer Club (VVSC).
The scholarship will be awarded each year to one well-deserving female VVSC athlete to fully participate in travel soccer.
LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE, Like LAUREN
Please consider donating to this very special memorial fund. Lauren was an incredible woman who made a tremendous impact on our children, families and community. She will always be in our hearts. Please help her legacy of Love and Laughter live on.
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All donations are tax deductible. The Vail Valley Soccer Club is a non-profit, 501-3c.
To donate please send check to:
VVSC | PO Box 2728 |Edwards,CO 81632
Please put: Lauren Mutter Memorial in the Memo line
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The Class of 2019 was super creative in planning their
Senior Sleep-In / Senior Prank Night!
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Mr. Jager's Shrink Wrapped Room
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A new concept - sidewalk learning
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Mrs. Wilson's Beach Paradise
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Mrs. Cooper's work-out while you read class
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SPIRIT WEEK | WACKY TACKY DAY FUN!
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SATURDAY, APRIL 27TH
THE WESTIN RIVERFRONT
- PROMENADE 7:30 PM
- Parents welcome to attend!
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MAY 1 Decision Day!
Wear your T-shirt’s to represent your post high school plans!
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NEWS TO KNOW
VCHS Dance Team Clinic for ages 5-8th grade girls!
REMINDER: There are no Friday classes the month of May unless you have an AP Test.
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NEW! PAINT YOUR PARKING SPOT
FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR STUDENTS NEXT YEAR!
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Please
contribute
to the Family Group gift for Teacher Appreciation Week!
Get your Senior Athlete Photos or Team Pictures
City Market Value Card Fundraiser
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Monday | 4.29
Tuesday | 4.30
S
occer @ Front Range Christian
Wednesday | 5.1
Senior Chapel
Thursday | 5.2
Fine Arts Showcase; National Day of Prayer
Friday | 5.3
No School; Soccer vs. Clear Creek; Track and Field League meet
Saturday | 5.4
Track and Field League meet; Soccer Foundation Game
Sunday | 5.5
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Monday | 5.6
AP Testing - Government & APES
Tuesday | 5.7
AP Testing - Spanish & Physics
Wednesday | 5.8
AP Testing - AP English Literature
Thursday | 5.9
AP Testing - Chemistry
Friday | 5.10
No School; AP Testing - History, Computer Science & AP Art Portfolios; Track & Field @ St. Vrain
Saturday | 5.11
Sunday |5.12
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Help VCHS win $1,000!
Alpine Bank is giving back to communities in April. All you need to do is watch a 26 second video.
Click here
, “like it” and type “Vail Christian High School” in the comments. VCHS will be entered in the contest to win $1,000! Let’s see how many Vail Christian High School tags we can get.
Hurry the contest ends April 30 at 10:00 p.m.
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