Here's what is happening now at Valor.
Here's what is happening now at Valor.

Valor Christian High School
Weekly
SEPTEMBER 1, 2019 

INSIDE THIS EDITION

  • No School Monday, Modified Schedule Tuesday
  • Parent Bible Studies Begin
  • Colleges Visiting Campus This Week
  • And more of what's happening now

Parents, Come Walk the Halls

In addition to the chance to walk through your student's schedule and meet their teachers, you will also hear important updates and future plans in a State of the School Address from Kurt Unruh, Head of School and Gary Fisher, Assistant Head of School. 
You can expect an email next week with your student's individual schedule to follow for the night.
Save the Date

A Holistic Approach to Student Wellness

Lindsey Ervin, Social-Emotional Services Coordinator, shares her vision for the year ahead and invites parents to special wellness training sessions.
This year, student wellness will focus on helping students connect and identify their sources of strength. We will train peer leaders who can come alongside and empower each other to engage in life giving activities which promote overall wellness. Part of this effort will include school wide suicide prevention for staff, students, and parents. Our goal is to increase help-seeking behaviors and break down the stigma of mental health.

Modified Schedule for Tuesday, September 3

Enjoy Labor Day weekend! Ease back into school with a modified schedule on Tuesday, September 3. Classes begin at 10:00 am with Red period.

Course Changes

Thursday, August 29 at 12:00 pm was the deadline for student course change requests for Fall semester classes. Please watch the Valor Weekly in December for the course change process and dates for the Spring semester.
Please refer to the Student Handbook for details on course change requests/withdrawals that fall past this stated deadline.

Parking Tickets

Parking tickets are now being issued for students who do not have a parking sticker. If a student needs a sticker, please get one from Mrs. Miller, room 210. If a student lost their sticker, a new one can be purchased for $15 from Mrs. Miller.

Tutoring

Valor Academic Support offers tutoring before, during, and after school. We offer tutoring with faculty who are familiar with Valor's curriculum, teachers, and assignments or highly vetted peer tutors.
Students - We are looking for excited, new peer tutors! Receive service hours or payment while helping your peers thrive
For more information, contact Academic Support.  

STEM Community Meeting

Interested in science, technology, and math? Come to the Upper Lobby to learn about STEM clubs, endorsement, and other opportunities for the 2019-2020 school year on Wednesday, September 4 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Valor Business Network Kick Off

Save the date for the Valor Business Network first meeting with guest speaker Kurt Unruh on September 26 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in the Valor Center Upper Lobby.
The purpose of Valor Business Network is to add value to each other through connecting our businesses and industries. We want to offer the professional community at Valor a place to remain Christ-focused in our business dealings. By linking with other professionals through Valor, we will strengthen not only our businesses but also our sense of community.  Join us!

Student Service Hours

View the many group service opportunities available for students desiring to meet Discovery team service requirements.
Freshman and transfer students can begin uploading service hours for approval starting in mid-September. Detailed information will be provided in seminar classes. 

Chapel Attendance

Chapel attendance will be taken by students scanning student IDs when entering chapel. Any student who does not bring a student ID to chapel will receive a UA. Each student is permitted 3 chapel UAs per semester to allow for the occasional student who forgets their ID. It is mandatory for Valor students to keep their student ID on them at all times.  

Parent Bible Studies Start This Week

Moms and Dads Bible Studies will kick off this Thursday, September 5. Men of Valor takes place from 6:30-7:30 am in the Upper Lobby, and Moms Bible Study follows from 8:30-10:00 am. 
Parent Bible Studies are a great opportunity to grow and connect with other Valor parents. Regardless of background, all are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Concessions Volunteers Needed

Valor provides concessions for home competitions thanks to parent volunteers who sign up to help. Concessions for Soccer, Softball, Volleyball include a choice of Schoolbucks Account of $25 OR $5 Gift Card for Eagles Nest Store. Sign up here.
Find out areas of volunteering you may be interested in by filling out the Valor Volunteer Profile.

Connect on Social

Connect on Social Make sure to join the Facebook page for your student's class to stay up to date on events and announcements from the VPA.

Also Note ...

  • Check the daily dining menu with the new FLIK app for iPhone or check online. Menus can also be accessed from the Valor website.
  • Sign up for the first Valor Moms Hiking Club outing of the year on September 16.

Class Announcements

Senior Parent Breakfast

On Tuesday, September 10 at 7:00 am, come kick off the year with other parents of seniors at the Senior Parent Breakfast. Enjoy fellowship, eat breakfast and learn from other parents and faculty members about navigating your student's senior year. 
RSVP for the Breakfast

Senior Individual College Planning (ICP) Meetings

Senior parents, please check your inbox for an email from the counseling department about scheduling senior ICPs. Parent attendance is welcome but not required. Counselors will also outline the beginning of the college application process during senior English classes over the next two weeks.

Colorado Free Application Day - October 15

Students planning on applying to any of the 32 public colleges or universities in Colorado may want to participate in Colorado Free Application Day. This program waives application fees for students who apply to these colleges between 12:01 a.m. and 11:59 a.m. on October 15, 2019. 
Several college representatives are visiting Valor this Fall! Look for tables set up during lunch (11:45am - 12:35pm) in the Athletic Building lobby. A few colleges will meet with students during a classroom visit. All students are encouraged to meet the college reps and learn more information!
Each week, you can look in this section to find the colleges visiting that week:
Tuesday 9/3 - Villanova University, Classroom Visit in Room 145
Thursday 9/5 - Otterbein University, Athletic Building Lobby 

Denver Jesuit Excellence Tour

The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities is hosting a visit at Valor in the Upper Lobby on Wednesday, September 4 from 11:45 am - 12:35 pm and at Regis University on Thursday, September 5 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Several colleges will be present at both events. Students, register here prior to attending.
This week only, get your "I Believe" Adidas game day t-shirt from the Eagle's Nest. Shirts will be for sale in the store, online until Thursday at midnight, and in person at Day In The Life and the tailgate for $15 (or $10 with a student ID). Show your Valor spirit!
Get Your Shirt

Events & Programs

Take your pick, and click for details and sign-ups.
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