“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1
September 1st marks the meteorological beginning of Fall, which is perhaps my favorite season of the year. I love the cooler temperatures, changing color of the leaves and a return to a more stable routine of life. Summer, while great, brings the hot muggy days that I do not enjoy. Winter is too gray and cold. And having grown up in Kansas, Spring brings with it an increased risk for storms and tornadoes.
Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived (other than Christ), wrote that there is “a season for every activity under the heavens.” And while there are only four seasons, meteorologically speaking, there are other “seasons” of life that have nothing to do with the weather. It is these types of seasons that Solomon was writing about in Ecclesiastes 3:1. In fact, he listed fourteen “seasons” of life in this verse.
I have spoken with several VCA families recently who dropped off their sons and daughters at college this fall. That marks a season of life. Others have planned an adult child’s wedding or, sadly, in some cases have planned funerals for loved ones. These, too, are seasons of life. Regardless of the season of life you may be experiencing right now, the good news is that God is sovereign over them all. And He is with us in each and every season of life. He will never “leave us nor forsake us.” May we learn to lean into Him during each season of our lives this school year.
Shepherding His lambs,
David Funk
Superintendent, VCA
Attendance at VCA Sporting Events: Parents, please do not drop off your students unattended at VCA athletic events; especially elementary school and middle school students. Our athletic handbook states that students must be supervised by a parent or guardian at our games. Going forward, students found at games without an adult to supervise them will be asked to call their parents to come pick them up. Ultimately, this is a safety issue. Thank you.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Half Day of School: Friday, September 22: PreK-12 early dismissal (half day) for teacher professional development meetings
All School Fall Picnic, Friday September 22 (sponsored by the VCA Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) Rogers Lakewood Park Time, 4:30-7:00 pm. PTF is looking for parents who can volunteer to help supervise and help with various events during the picnic. Please sign up using the provided link: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/8050B49ABA72AABFD0-vcafall
VCA PICTURE DAY, Thursday, October 5, grades PreK-12. Online ordering is available now at https://inter-state.com/. Use the order code 79193PF.
SAT DAY for Seniors only will be October 11th at 7:45am. Students must register with Mrs. Thomae to take this SAT by September 6th. The cost is $60.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for individuals to help with planning this year’s “Fulfilling the Vision” banquet, scheduled for November 10th. If you are interested in serving on this committee or finding out more about it, please contact Megan Huber mhuber@vcacademy.info. Our first meeting is scheduled for Thursday, September 14th, at at 8:15 a.m. at the North Campus. Thank you.
NORTH CAMPUS FUN FOOD FRIDAY:
Fun Food Friday is an option instead of packing a lunch from home and is not required. To order, please login to your Sycamore account, go to “My Accounting”, go to “Cafeteria”, go to “Orders”. Be sure the cycle year at the top is 2024 and press “Update”. After entering your order, press “Update” to record the order. Here is the menu for the remaining Fridays in September:
- September 15 - Chick-Fil-A Original Chicken Meal = $9.00 each OR sandwich only $5.50/each. Orders due by 10:00 am, September 14.
- September 22 - Fazoli’s Fettuccine Alfredo w/ 2 breadsticks = $6.50/each OR Spaghetti w/ Marinara & 2 breadsticks = $6.50/each. Orders due by 10:00 am, September 21.
- September 29 - Firehouse Ham Sub meal = $8.50/each OR Turkey Sub meal = $8.50/each. Orders due by 10:00 am, September 28.
SOUTH CAMPUS NEWS:
*The bell at SC rings at 8:00am signaling the start of the school day. This is the bell where all students should be in their classrooms, in their seats, and ready to learn. Please ensure that your student(s) arrive in plenty of time to not be tardy. Doors open at 7:40am and before school care is available at 7:00am. Thank you for your help and cooperation.
*We will begin scheduling Parent/Teacher Conferences on Sept. 18. Please watch for more information from your child’s teacher.
*The lost and found at the SC is already overflowing. If your student is missing something, please have them stop by the lost and found bin to see if the item is there! Lots of coats and water bottles.
Operation Christmas Child
Our collection for Operation Christmas Child starts in just a few weeks (Sept. 25-29). Your student will be bringing home a bright orange list of what their class is collecting! Please do not send any items in until Monday, Sept. 25. This is a class competition, with the goal of filling 100 boxes (50 girls boxes and 50 boy boxes)!!!
Along with collecting items for OCC it will also be Spirit Week! The dress up days are:
Dress up:
- M (9/25)- Sports Day – Rep your favorite sport and/or team!
- T (9/26)- Inside Out Day – Turn your clothing inside out!
- W (9/27)- Wacky Day – The crazier the better!! SEE YOU AT THE POLE @ 7:30am
- Th (9/28)- Purple & Gold Day – Show your school spirit! GO LIONS!!
- F(9/29)- Superhero Day – Batman, Superman, Wonder Women….who is your favorite??