Saints News - 9.9.21

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September 9, 2021

Greetings! Enjoy our Saints News!

HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSINGS

I am thrilled to announce the launch of our new school website. After much hard work, the site is now live! Heidi Cofelice, our very own Visual Arts Teacher and Director of Marketing created the new and improved, VCHS.org site through her company Project Seedling. Way to go Mrs. Cofelice!

After 4 years with the previous website, we decided to move things in-house, do a ‘home’ makeover, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome. Take a look, enjoy the videos and photos, and learn something new about VCHS.

Steve O'Neil

Head of School

BRAVOS!

VCHS welcomes our new School Counselor, Krista McClinton!

Mrs. McClinton has joined VCHS Staff and here is what she has to say about her role:

"I am excited to be an official part of VCHS family and serve as the School Counselor. I am so grateful to have the opportunity to be a part of the students’ lives in their environment.

My hope is to provide a safe space while supporting our students, teachers and parents; offer encouragement; and teach important skills to empower our youth during life’s challenges.

I also have the opportunity to lead our B.I.O.N.I.C. (Believe It Or Not, I Care) program this year. The B.I.O.N.I.C. Team is made up of students from all grades and is designed to help fellow students, students’ families, and staff through challenging times. I am already amazed by this team and their willingness to be a leader in serving others."

Krista’s contact information:

kmcclinton@vchsweb.org

(970) 766-4139

SPORTS

Congratulations to our Saints Tennis Team for their Smokey Hill Tournament Win in Denver last weekend! GO SAINTS!

All students participating in sports for the '21-'22 school year are required to have a physical form on file with the Athletic Director on or before the first day of practice. Students will not be allowed to participate without a physical form signed by a medical doctor.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Click here to RSVP for the Fall Fellowship Dinner

VCHS Thanks

Vail Valley Cares

Vail Christian High School was among the 53 local businesses to receive contributions from Vail Valley Cares Thrifty Shops. Head of School, Steve O'Neil, attended the Annual Grant Breakfast in late August to share news & information about our school and to accept the Grant Award.

Click here to purchase tickets to Laugh Mingle Dance

The Learning Center

The Learning Center after school enrichment program will begin on Tuesday, August 31st and will meet every Tuesday and Thursday that VCHS is in session from 3:15 - 5:00 pm. We welcome students from all schools in grades K-12. Homework Support is available in all subjects and extra enrichment for math and language arts is always available. Email Sandra Burner at tlc.vailvalley@gmail.com or sburner@vchsweb.org.

COUNSELOR'S CORNER

VCHS is proud to report that our 2021 AP Scholars include 15 AP Scholars; 3 AP Scholars with Honors; 6 AP Scholars with Distinction; and 2 National AP Scholars. Way to go SAINTS!

These awards are presented to students who respectively: receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams; an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams; students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams and students who receive an average score of at least 4 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 4 or higher on eight or more of these exams

College Rep Presentations are happening at VCHS

Contact our Director of College Counseling, Adina Petersmeyer for specific information about these opportunities.

STUDENT LIFE

Introducing Your VCHS 2021-2022 Student Council

PRESIDENT: Ella Moberg | VICE-PRESIDENT: Blake Barron

SECRETARY: Carlos Chavez | TREASURER: Ryan Hutchinson

Welcome to our Freshman Representatives:

Addie Chester
Siena Kassmel
Lyndsay Knauf
Sammy Moberg
Jesus Palacio

Sophomore Representatives:

John McAbee
Jack Pryor
Maggie Rothenberg
Abby Saltzman
Lindsey Whitton

Junior Representatives:

Ava Garrison
Daisy Palacio
Nate Bishop
Jillian Lee
Ollie Grems
Theo Moritz

Senior Representatives:

Taylor Hollander
Leo Rothenberg
Robin Pavelich
Kamryn Brausch
Avery Davis
Colleen Farrell

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 teacher 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.

All School Retreat - We Need Your Help!

Parent Drivers needed - 32

Parent Drivers registered - 14

Work Crew needed - 18

Work Crew registered - 11

Thank you to all of the parent volunteers who have already registered to drive and join us at the retreat!

Email shannonobrien@vchsweb.org to sign up or complete registration forms on RenWeb.

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW!

General Information - Read this
What to Bring - click here

PLEASE COMPLETE STUDENT REQUIRED FORMS ON RenWeb by September 17th in order for your student to participate.

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.