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HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSINGS
As long as I can remember, I’ve loved the outdoors, but I’ll have to admit that I’ve often not matched that love with my daily routines. I can do better with my environmental choices, especially reduce, reuse, and recycle. When I read Scripture passages like “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good” or “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it” I find myself motivated to do more but old habits, laziness, and a “will it really make a difference” mindset sidetrack my efforts. That’s why I’m grateful National Honor Society (NHS) is now providing leadership, and the structure and discipline, to help all of us better care for God’s creation.

Tirin Cameron, Langley Cerovich, Brooke Layman, Jacob Novak, Slater O’Brien, Carlotta Porter, and Mollie Ritsch are leading the way with the Sustainability Project – Zero Waste Initiative . Their goals include recycling, but even more they desire to reduce our school waste towards zero. To do that, classrooms are becoming “zero waste” with only paper and comingle recycling containers. Knowing that there still will be waste, those trash containers will be few and in the hallways hopefully making us think more about our choices. After school every Tuesday and Friday, the NHS team collects all of the paper products, sorts and separates the co-mingled recycling items, and brings the recycled products to one of the recycling centers in Edwards or Eagle.

Beyond recycling, what is one practical thing students and parents can do to reduce waste?
 
The number one NHS request is that we use reusable containers for lunches, snacks, and drinks .

Let’s get behind our Saints, change some old habits, and better care for God’s creation, right here in our own little “Garden of Eden” – the Vail Valley.   
BRAVOS TO SERVICE
Members of our NHS traveled to the Operation Christmas Child Distribution Center on Monday to help with shoe boxes! Thank you Mrs. Hixon and Mrs. Smith for transporting and volunteering with the students. NHS Students who attended: Brooke Layman | Kendelle Smith | Izzy Richie | Camryn McGrath | Slater O'Brien | Tirin Cameron | Jacob Novak | Greta Grems | Langley Cerovich | Andrew Stojkovich - GO SAINTS!
ONE MORE DAY TO ORDER YOUR 2019-2020 YEARBOOK! CLICK HERE DEADLINE FOR ALL ORDERS. DECEMBER 6th!
GOOD LUCK VCHS ESPORTS!
Our VCHS EsportS Team is currently 2-2. Today their competition is against Golden! There are two more weeks of regular competition. GOOD LUCK VCHS GAMERS!
CHORAL ENSEMBLE


Don't miss this wonderful event. Free admission, beautiful music, hot chocolate bar and Christmas treats!

December 12th
7:00 PM
Rohlwing Commons
VCHS PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS
MINI-GRANT REQUESTS
Coaches, Sponsors, Faculty - Mini-grant requests are being accepted for 2020 Winter Disbursement now through December 5th. All requests will be submitted to Parent Association at December 11th meeting and voted on.  Click here to complete your request. Please contact  Shannon O'Brien with any questions.

WINTER CONCESSIONS
Sign Up  your Team, Club or Group to cover Basketball Concessions
$150 Parent Association Bucks go toward each club for each date covered Coaches, Team Moms (or Dads) and Sponsors can sign up and a link for your specific date will be emailed for you share with your group
 
"CHAMPIONS" T-SHIRTS FOR SALE NOW
Show your team spirit with our all sports "Champions" T-shirt!

FALL TEAM PHOTOS AVAILABLE NOW
We have TEAM photos and Senior photos available to purchase (digital image) 

NEXT MEETING
December 11, 2019 – 5:30 | Room 209

PARENT ASSOCIATION LINKS
Get your  Saints  Spirit Wear now!  Customizable online!


PARENT ASSOCIATION CONTACT

COUNSELOR'S CORNER
The Schulze Family Foundation is committed to providing assistance to students
from middle-income families who do not receive federal grant assistance. They
welcome applications from students who have distinguished themselves through
school, community and/or church activities while showing significant academic
achievement in high school.
Please visit the website to learn more. The Scholarship applications opens January 6th, 2020. https://www.schulzefamilyfoundation.org/
Senior Parents

CSS Profile: click here!  
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
PARENT COMMUNITY
ODD PERIOD FRIDAY TOMORROW - 12.6.19
NEWS TO KNOW




If your student is sick or has an appointment, please email attendance@vchsweb.org or call the front desk at 970-926-3015 ext 1402.

School Lunch: Please view this link regarding 2019-2020 school lunch menu and ordering process. Any questions please email: rusticfarmtofork@gmail.com
PLEASE USE THE CALENDAR LINK TO SEE TIMES AND LOCATIONS!
Monday | 12.9

Tuesday | 12.10
Boys Basketball vs. EVHS (Home Game)

Wednesday | 12.11
Parent Association Meeting 5:30pm
Admissions Shadow Day

Thursday | 12.12
Simply Christmas 7:00pm

Friday | 12.13
Girls Basketball vs. Lake County (Home Game)
EVEN Period and Late Start

Saturday | 12.14
ACT Test Date

Sunday | 12.15
PLEASE USE THE CALENDAR LINK TO SEE TIMES AND LOCATIONS!
Monday | 12.16

Tuesday | 12.17

Wednesday | 12.18
Final Exams | Parent Association Food for Finals

Thursday | 12.19
Final Exams | Girls and Boys Basketball @ Aspen | Food for Finals

 Friday | 12.20
Final Exams | End of 2nd Quarter | Food for Finals (faculty sponsored)

Saturday | 12.21

Sunday | 12.22
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