Weekly

OCTOBER 27, 2019

INSIDE THIS EDITION

Students perform original songs
Senior college application items
And more of what's happening now

Operation Gratitude Candy Drive

This week, the Student Leadership Board is collecting candy to send to active military, veterans, and first responders through Operation Gratitude. Last year, Valor students contributed over 2 tons of candy!

Bring candy to school from October 28 - November 4 to contribute to this year's drive.

DECA Launches a New Season

Valor students recently competed in the year's first competition for DECA, a student business club. Students compete strategically in areas like marketing, finance, hospitality, and more.

Our DECA team finished in 2nd place in their first competition of the year! Team leader Dave Haar says, "The students had some really strong points and they also found some areas where they need to work on. A lot of the younger kids saw how the business role-plays work, and enjoyed their experience. It will be a fun year to watch these kids grow in their business skills."

Thank You, Parents!

A BIG thank you to our Valor Parent Community for providing staff and faculty with a great breakfast last Thursday morning. The food was delicious and we felt loved after a long Explore Valor day and snowstorm.
We appreciate you so much!

Discovery Service Hours

Discovery Experience applications are under review! Students who applied but do not have the required number of service hours will be notified via email.

FAFSA Completion Workshop

Academic and College Counseling is hosting a FAFSA Completion Workshop on November 6 and 8 for senior families who would like assistance completing this financial aid application. FAFSA stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid and is used by all post-secondary institutions receiving federal aid and even many outside of the country.

If needed, parents are welcome to bring in their 2018 tax forms and we will help complete the application fully. Before coming, please make sure both parent and student create an FSA ID. Students should NOT use their Valor email addresses. In addition, both should have access to their Social Security number and driver's license number.

Please sign up here to attend the workshop. You may contact Jay McCann with questions.

Marriage Enrichment Seminar

On November 16 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm, Valor Parent Community hosts its first marriage enrichment seminar. Come with your spouse to learn tips on strengthening your marriage with Drs. Britton and Bobbye Wood.

The cost is $5 at the door to cover the cost of the workbook. Contact Teresa Kozan with questions.

RSVP for Marriage Enrichment

Veteran's Day Assembly

On Friday, November 8, at 9:05 am, all active or retired military who are part of the Valor family are welcome to attend the Veteran's Day Assembly in the Main Gym.

Also Note ...

Sign up for the next Valor Mom's Hiking Club outing on November 15.
Watch the latest Valor chapel videos on Vimeo.

Class Announcements

Transcript Release to Colleges

The first major college deadline is November 1. In order for your Valor transcripts and recommendation letters to be sent to your prospective colleges, you must request them.

To do so, click on the "request transcripts" link found on your "Colleges I'm Applying To" list on Naviance Student. Be sure to click on “initial transcript” on the next page that comes up, then pick the colleges you want to send it to. Please request these at least 5 days prior to your deadline or the date you are aiming to have them delivered in time.

Also, this is a friendly reminder that Valor does not send official ACT or SAT scores. You must log-in to www.act.org for the ACT or www.collegeboard.org for the SAT and request to have your scores sent through your online account.

College Application Review

Each senior's Academic and College counselor will review their college applications, prior to submitting to prospective colleges. The deadline to submit applications for review is Tuesday, November 5.

Senior and Parent Dinner

Seniors and their parents are invited to an evening of food, music, games, and a message from Valor teacher and stand-up comedian Jake Hovis on Sunday, November 10 at 6:00 pm.

Attendees will also be entered in a raffle to win 2 reserved parking spots for 2 Seniors for the entire second semester and 2 sets of 2 tickets to Vespers, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, December 6 & 7!

RSVP for Senior and Parent Dinner

Senior Yearbook Tribute Deadline

The deadline is approaching for yearbook senior tribute submissions. Fill out the form and submit it by November 12 to meet the regular deadline for senior yearbook tributes. The prices are:

1/4 page: $175
1/2 page: $310
Full page: $495

Prices will increase for the final submission deadline of December 12.

All College Visits are during lunch in the Athletic Building Lobby unless otherwise indicated.

Tuesday 10/29
Savannah College of Art and Design

Thursday 10/31
University of Colorado - Colorado Springs

Come See Singer-Songwriter Students!

This year's singer-songwriter nights take place at Mike Ward Maserati (1850 Lucent Ave, Highlands Ranch). Come see these talented students perform their own original songs on November 1 and 2 from 6:30-9:00 pm!

Events & Programs

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

Communication Essentials

Attendance Line: 303.471.3100
Front Desk: 303.471.3000

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