10/29/2023 VCP Upper School (11/12) Principal Update

Sunday October 29th

UPCOMING EVENTS:  

Friday, November 3rd: 9th-11th Grade School Photos

UPCOMING Athletic EVENTS:  

WHOLE-CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Dear VCP Caregivers,

Thank you for actively participating in this past Friday’s Report Card Pick-Up and Parent-Teacher Conferences. Your presence and engagement in these events are crucial to the success of our students and our school community.

These conferences provide an invaluable opportunity for us to share your child’s progress, strengths, and areas where they can continue to grow and excel. Your interest and involvement in your child’s education are genuinely appreciated.

As we move forward into the second quarter, we anticipate another period of growth, learning, and achievement. With your continued support and collaboration, we are confident that our students will reach their goals in their academic journey.

If you have any further questions, concerns, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your input is highly valued, and we are here to work together to benefit our students.

Thank you!

Dr. Gill

Wildcat ALL Day, Wildcat EVERY Day!

VALOR ENROLLMENT – Apply for siblings & tell a friend! 

The time has come for our current families to help us spread the word about our enrollment application for the 2024-25 school year! This is your time to apply for any siblings entering grades 5-12. 

Valor Application Referral Incentive

Please share with friends and family, and have them apply online at valorenroll.com. The highest way our applicants hear about Valor is through referrals. To show how much we appreciate your efforts, this year we have decided to implement a referral incentive!

Please fill out this referral form if you have referred a family to complete the application.

The top 3 Valor family referees will win…

1st place: $50 Visa gift card + $50 towards Valor swag

2nd place: $50 Visa gift card

3rd place: $25 Visa gift card

*Current families DO NOT have to complete another application. You will be notified in the spring to complete re-enrollment forms for your returning scholar(s).

DEI @ VALOR: 

National Identity Calendar

October 31st- Halloween: The eve of All Saints’ Day 

October 31st- Reformation Day (Christian): Commentates the beginning of Protestant reformation in 1517

November 1st- All Saints Day (Western Christian): Holiday of honoring known and unknown Saints who have passed on to the afterlife.

November 2nd- All Souls Day: (Christian) Commemoration of all faithful Christians, who have passed on. In Mexican tradition of the celebrated as Dia de los Muertos, an occasion to remember that ancestors and the continuity of life

November Identity Month 

  • National Adoption Month 
  • National Indigenous Peoples’ Month (commonly known as Native American Heritage Month)

Local Advocacy

  • Advocacy: PARTICIPATORY BUDGETING IN NASHVILLE PB Nashville: You choose where Metro Nashville invests! It’s time to vote for the projects you think will make the biggest impact. You know what’s best for our community – vote for what you value. Click here
  • Voces de Nashville: Improve your Spanish with classes brought to you by Voces de Nashville!
    The community classes are taught every 8 weeks by native speakers and focus on conversation and communication abilities.

VALOR FAMILY GROUP: FAMILY ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

The Family Engagement team would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to each and every family that supported the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon this past Wednesday.  A special Thank You to our Hospitality Chair Allison Allen.

FACE: FINE ARTS, CLUBS & ENRICHMENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Calling all Parents, your valuable insights matter! The FACE team wants to hear from you. Take our quick afterschool survey and help us understand your preferences in club offerings and areas where we can improve. Your feedback will help shape the future of our programs. Together, we can make FACE a place for all faces! Take the survey today!

The Valor Show Choir

The Valor Show Choir’s hosting our school’s first ever choral fall concert in history “Homecoming!” We’d love for you all to join us for an hour of show-themed mocktails, media, socializing, and a silent auction / raffle beginning at 6:30. Then at 7:30 scholars will begin to present their fall show complete with costumes, staging, and a live show band! Get your tickets!

VCP Valorettes Dance Team

The FACE team is thrilled to announce a new dance team to the Valor community, the Valorettes!  If you would like to be a part of our VCP Valorettes Dance Team and  If you have a passion for dance this is your chance to shine.To take your first step toward becoming a Valorette, please complete the Valorettes Registration Form. 

Spread the Word! “Calling All Young Artists: Unleash Your Creativity in Our Middle & High School Drawing Contest!” Color the F.A.C.E Light Bulb  or create your own artwork. Rules for the “Light it Up!” Art Competition

Volunteering with F.A.C.E Afterschool! 10th-12th grade Students: Join F.A.C.E. and Make a Difference through Volunteering!” To sign up to volunteer, click here! 

Early Dismissal on  December 20: All after-school programming will be canceled. Boys & Girls Club will be open!

Contact The FACE Team!

Have questions, concerns, or feedback please call us at 615-200-7647, email us at face@valorcollegiate.org, or the FACE website.

Contact Boys & Girls Club!

Have questions, concerns, or feedback please call (629)203-1360 or email boysandgirlsclub@valorcollegiate.org

Click  here for a listing of all High schools for 23.24SY!

ATHLETIC ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Congratulations to Olivia Amrhein and Lillian Padgett for qualifying for State

High School Basketball Tryouts

There will be high school basketball tryouts October 30, 2023 in the VCP Gym. Girls tryouts will be from 3pm-5pm and Boys tryouts will be from 5pm-7pm

High School Wrestling tryouts (John Overton)

There will be high school wrestling workouts/tryouts on October 31, 2023 from 2:30-4:30pm at John Overton High School (4820 Franklin Rd, Nashville, TN 37220) Please reach out directly to Coach Cuen at Valor (kcuen@valorcollegiate.org) or Coach Hardy at Overton (leo.hardy@mnps.org ) with any questions or concerns.

NEW ATHLETICS APP

Download the New VCA Athletics APP to keep up with your favorite Wildcat sports teams, events, scores, games and news

Download the VCA Athletics App for schedules & scores

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11TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS

12TH GRADE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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