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HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSINGS
This coming week we will be visited by a 3-member team from the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability (CESA) , an exceptional organization in which VCHS is seeking membership. The team is visiting to assess our school’s compliance with CESA’s standards and hopefully recommend VCHS to be a CESA Member of Council. Member of Council status will also provide us re-accreditation through 2026.

Why is CESA important? First, achieving CESA’s ‘best practices’ standards gives us a target to achieve excellence – the heart of our mission. Second, becoming a CESA Member of Council supports our ‘brand’ and marketing efforts to further distinguish us with colleges and universities. Finally, CESA membership would provide us with a strong Christian alliance and place us in relationships with like-minded Christian school teachers and leaders.  

At this time in Colorado, the only CESA Member of Council school is Valor Christian High School. Others in Colorado that are pursuing CESA Member of Council status include: Cherry Hills Christian School, Lutheran High School-Parker, and Resurrection Christian School-Loveland.

I’m very grateful to our teachers and staff who have worked incredibly hard to ensure our readiness for next week’s institutional review.    
APRIL 3RD EVENT!
A night of Laughter, a little Mingling, a little Dancing!
Questions? laughmingledance@vchsweb.org
This event is made possible by an anonymous donor
who is the evening's presenting sponsor.
This special gift was made in memory of Dick Gyde,
a long time VCHS friend.
Thank you for your generosity!
BRAVOS
SOPHOMORE COLLEEN FARRELL | TEDXYOUTH

Behind a great writer is an editor. Behind a great speech is a coach. And that’s exactly what Colleen Farrell ‘22 has been doing over the last few months as one of TedxYouth@Vail’s speaker coaches. This year’s theme is ‘Impact,’ and Colleen has been coaching Lana Gollyhorn, a psychotherapist from Denver whose TedxYouth@Vail March 28 th speech will be ‘Childhood is not a Checklist.” This is Colleen’s 2 nd year with TedxYouth@Vail as she was a speaker last year with an address titled ‘Modern Narcissism.’ Congratulations Colleen on taking a leadership role among the young people of our community.  
A Drama Teacher's Dream Come True!
STORAGE, STORAGE, STORAGE!
Check out this fabulous upgrade and renovation that happened in the music room!
  • Removal of the old carpet, now a fun, natural cement surface to better accommodate the multi functions of the music room.
  • Wall to Wall Cabinetry
  • Wardrobe/Costume organization
  • Bin storage
  • Large prop storage

A heartfelt thank you to the Engleby Family '18 | '20 | '23 for their generosity and Justin Shull '23, for his installation and professional input to make this dream come true for VCHS!

WE ARE GRATEFUL!

SECRET SADIES DANCE
DEADLINE for Ticket purchases: Friday, February 21st by 3:00 pm. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Reminder: If a student is bringing an outside guest to the dance the following permission slip must be signed and returned to Ms. Larson no later than TODAY at 4:00 pm.
FINE ARTS

GOOD LUCK TO
LANGLEY CEROVICH
AT THE STATE CHOIR COMPETITION THIS WEEKEND!

We are proud of you!
VCHS PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS
NEXT MEETING
March 11, 2020 @ 5:30 pm

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

PARENT ASSOCIATION CONTACT
COUNSELOR'S CORNER
March 1st is the deadline for Scholarship Applications . . .
and
SAT/ACT Strategy Session Wednesday, February 26th, 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM.  
Club Z is offering a Strategy Session on February 26th from 10:00 - 1:30 If you are registered for or planning to register for the March or May SAT or April/June ACT this is an opportunity to learn specific strategies that will help you navigate either exam.   Click here to view details
  
Course Logistics 
  • When: Wednesday, Feb 26th from 10:00 - 1:30PM
  • Where: Vail Christian High School (room 209) 
  • Who should attend: Juniors or Sophomores planning to take the March or May SAT, or April/June ACT 
  • Tuition: $125 ($25 donated to a club, team, or organization the student chooses) 
  • Bring: Graphing calculator, writing utensil, lunch, drink 

To register for the strategy session  

Please contact Mrs. Hixon if you have any questions.
If you would like to learn more about the college admission process - The Truth About College Admissions: A Family Guide to Getting In and Staying Together, is a great read with helpful and realistic insights. The book was written by Rick Clark (Director of Undergraduate Admissions at Georgia Institute of Technology and Brennan Barnard (Admissions Program Manager at Making Caring Common at Harvard Graduate School of Education) as a resource for families who, Barnard said, wish to approach the admissions experience in a thoughtful and balanced way guided by unity and purpose, not games and status.

DATES:
Thursday, February 27th, 7:30 - 8:30
Thursday, March 5th, 7:30 - 8:30
Thursday, March 12th, 7:30 - 8:30



Summer Program Opportunities for High School Students 2020 - View here for complete details
Senior Parents
FAFSA: FAFSA LINK:  FSA ID | CSS Profile: click here!  
Seniors: 
  • Remember to complete the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile
  • Continue applying to scholarships: 
  • Each college has a financial aid page and resources for additional scholarships for their particular institution. Please visit the individual college websites! 
  • Financial Aid deadlines are quickly approaching, please review the website at each school you applied to so you do not miss any deadlines.  
PARENT COMMUNITY
EVEN PERIOD TOMORROW 2.20
NEWS TO KNOW


  • Reminder there is no school on Wednesday, February 26th.


  • 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.
PLEASE USE THE CALENDAR LINK TO SEE TIMES AND LOCATIONS!
Monday | 2.24 - Girls Basketball vs. West Grand Pig Tail (Location TBD)

Tuesday | 2.25 - Boys Basketball Districts Round of 8 @ home opponent (TBD) 6:00 game | Girls @ Meeker (TBD)
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Breakfast
College Visit Western Colorado - 2:00pm

Wednesday | 2.26 - NO SCHOOL-Teacher Professional Development Day

Thursday | 2.27 - Boys and Girls Basketball Consolation Semi District (TBD)

Friday | 2.28 - ODD PERIODS
Boys and Girls Basketball District Round of 4 (TBD)

Saturday | 2.29 - Boys and Girls Basketball District Championship (TBD)

Sunday | 3.1
PLEASE USE THE CALENDAR LINK TO SEE TIMES AND LOCATIONS!
Monday | 3.2 - Start of Spring Sports

Tuesday | 3.3

Wednesday | 3.4 - Admissions Shadow Day

Thursday | 3.5 - Boys and Girls Regional Basketball

Friday | 3.6 - EVEN PERIODS
Boys and Girls Basketball Regional Basketball (TBD)

Saturday | 3.7
 Boys and Girls Basketball Regional Basketball (TBD)

Sunday | 3.8
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