Back to School - 7.28.22

July 28, 2022

Greetings! Enjoy our Saints News!

HEAD OF SCHOOL MUSING

What I love about private or independent schools like ours is our ‘independence’ from government bureaucratic red tape that can stifle a school’s entrepreneurial spirit. With change we can be thoughtful but also creative and nimble making decisions that are in the best interests of our students – right now. New course offerings for this upcoming school year are one such example. Here they are, in brief.

English – DE American Literature. Mrs. Cooper will continue to offer this as a hybrid course (asynchronous and in-person) and Mrs. Veratti will teach the same course on campus. Dual credit is offered through Colorado Christian University.

English – Creative Writing. With a strong teaching background in creative writing, Mrs. Juskaitis will offer this as a second semester opportunity for 10 th -12 th grade students.

Fine Arts/Business Studies – Art of Business. Mrs. Cofelice is excited to integrate art and business as her students work in the VCHS in-house creative communications agency. Students will create marketing content and fabricate their work. The new latex printer arrives this week.

Social Studies – DE Psychology. We assembled a full cohort of 11 th and 12 th grade VCHS students who will take this online course directly with Colorado Christian University.

Theology – Old Testament and Judeo-Christian Ethics. This course will be co-taught by Mr. Bergquist (virtually) and Ms. Nock (in-person). This 12th grade course will provide an overview of the Old Testament and its history and take a deep dive into what the Old Testament text has to say about important topics relevant today. Dual credit is offered through Colorado Christian University.

I’m grateful for a faculty who think ‘outside the box’ and who are regularly brainstorming how

to best engage our students, especially with their interests, passions, and futures.

STUDENT LIFE

Click here to access assignments for all classes that have been assigned work over the summer months. Students should complete assignments for the classes that were requested during course registration. Individual student schedules will be available later this summer. Summer Assignments are DUE AUGUST 17TH.

Please reach out to individual teachers if you have any questions.

Click here for the 2022-2023 School Supply List

BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION

BACK TO SCHOOL | IMPORTANT INFORMATION | ACTION REQUIRED

There are three required forms for all students attending VCHS to have on file. In addition, there are two optional forms to be completed if applicable to your student. Please follow the guidelines below to ensure your student(s) have the correct paperwork on file on or before August 10th.

Instructions:

Please login to your parents web account in Renweb.
District Code: VAIL-CO
Enter username and password
Click on Web Forms (left column)
Click on the Folder: 2022-2023 SCHOOL PERMISSIONS
Required Form #1: (All Students) 2022-2023 Field Trip Vail Valley
Required Form #2: (All Students) G Suite Consent
Required Form #3: (All Students) Over The Counter Medication Form
Optional Form #4: (Students with Prescribed Medication including EpiPen)
Optional Form #5: (Junior & Senior Students only) Lunch Permission Form required if your junior or senior student plans to leave campus for lunch

PLEASE REMEMBER TO HIT SAVE!

If you need assistance logging into your Renweb Parent account please contact Shannon O'Brien by email at shannonobrien@vchsweb.org .

MORE BACK TO SCHOOL INFORMATION:

All students are required to have a current immunization record and copy of birth certificate on file on or before the first day of school (August 15th). Please email the document to Kristy Maslan at kmaslan@vchsweb.org or drop it off at the school office at your convenience.
Campus Parking assignments are made by seniority with Seniors having first priority followed by Juniors if enough spots are available. You will receive an email from Mrs. O'Brien if you were assigned a Parking Permit prior to the start of school. All students parking on campus must register their vehicle and sign and agree to follow the Parking Contract that will be provided to them via email prior to the start of school. IF YOU PURCHASED A PAINT YOUR PARKING SPOT, REGARDLESS OF YOUR GRADE LEVEL, YOU HAVE A PARKING SPOT IN THE WEST LOT - Paint Your Parking Spot day is Saturday, August 13th from 12: 00 - 3:00 pm - plan to bring black water based paint to paint over last year's art before painting your design - you will also need water based paint for your design and all painting supplies - more information coming soon
Rustic Farm to Fork: Lunch/food services will begin September 6th. Ordering information coming soon

New VCHS Students and parents please plan to attend the New Student Orientation | August 11th | 5:30 - 6:30 pm PLEASE BRING YOUR DEVICE

Freshman Students please plan to attend Freshman Orientation Zip Adventure on Friday, August 12th - details below

Transfer Students please plan to attend New Student Bootcamp Monday, August 15th after half day of school - lunch provided - PLEASE BRING YOUR DEVICE

Freshman Students please plan to attend New Student Bootcamp Tuesday, August 16th after half day of school - lunch provided - PLEASE BRING YOUR DEVICE

Saturday | August 13th | 9:00 am - 12:00 noon

The All School Clean-Up is a long time tradition at VCHS! Parents, students and faculty gather for a morning of service getting the campus ready for the start of school. There is no need to RSVP. Jobs will vary from inside cleaning to grounds work. Bring work gloves and please check in at the West building when you arrive. Thank you for your service!

Come for a half hour, an hour or the entire time! Whatever time you can give is a blessing to our campus!

If you have gloves, rakes, weed whackers, trimmers, leaf blowers or window washing tools please bring them! Thank you!

SPORTS

First Day of Fall Sports is August 8th

Fall Sports begin on Monday, August 8th, including Golf.

All athletes must have a current Sports Physical

on file with VCHS in order to participate.

Click here to download the Sports Physical form.

PARENT ASSOCIATION NEWS

PAINT YOUR PARKING SPOT

WHEN: Saturday | August 13 | 12:00 - 3:00 pm

WHAT: Bring Painting Supplies | Water Based Black and Your Design Color Paint

WHO: You will receive an email with your assigned parking spot from Mrs. O'Brien if you have a Paint Your Parking Spot

DEPARTURE: MONDAY | AUGUST 29TH

STUCO & KITCHEN WORK CREW VOLUNTEERS

Meet at VCHS | 10:30am with SACK LUNCH | Depart at 10:45 am

ALL OTHER STUDENTS & FACULTY

Athletes may have practice Monday prior to departure

Pizza Lunch Provided at VCHS prior to departure | Depart at 12:00 noon

RETURN

WEDNESDAY | 8.31.22 | 12:00 noon

Athletes will have practice Wednesday afternoon

All other students should be picked up at 12:00 noon

Work Crew | Need 18 | Have 12 - Thank You! | Need 6 more

Please complete the All School Retreat Parent Work Crew Registration to sign up as a Parent Work Crew Volunteer

Students must have these three required forms on file by August 15th in order to attend the retreat:

2022 ALL SCHOOL RETREAT REQUIRED FORM
2022-2023 OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATION REQUIRED FORM
2022 CROOKED CREEK RANCH GUEST CONSENT RELEASE

Find ALL of these on RenWeb in your family portal under 2022 All School Retreat Required Forms - deadline to complete forms is August 15th

If your student takes daily medication they must have the form:

STUDENT MEDICAL FORM 2022 on file by August 15th and VCHS Administration must administer

If your student has diet restrictions they must have the form:

SPECIAL DIET REGISTRATION completed before August 15th

Click here to download the All School Retreat Information, including the packing list.

ADMISSIONS NEWS

COMMUNITY

VCHS Students: Want to earn some money next weekend? Vail Valley Bridge Club needs two "Caddies" for the Sectional Tournament on Sunday, August 7th at the Homestake Peak School in Eagle Vail. Contact Mike McClinton at mmclcinton@vchsweb.org for more information or if you are interested.