"These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts.
Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home
and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up."
Deuteronomy 6:6-7
Moses, just before his death, restated some key final instructions for the nation of Israel before they entered the “Promised Land.” Among these final instructions are these two verses in Deuteronomy 6. They were to “impress” on the hearts of their children God’s commandments. And the method for bringing this about was both formal and informal. They were to “talk about them when you sit at home, and when you walk along the road, when you lie down, and when you get up.” In other words, they were to talk about God’s Word every day and throughout the day.
Parents, VCA is in a partnership with you and your local church. But as I have said many times, the school and church are an “extension of the home and not the replacement.” You are responsible for “bringing your children up in the training and instruction of the Lord” (Ephesians 6:4).
This weekend, speak to your children about the Lord “when you sit at home and when you walk (or drive) along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.” The years they are still at home go by all too quickly. Those of you who have adult children know how true that is. “Make the most of every opportunity!” (Ephesians 5:15-16)
Shepherding His Lambs,
David Funk
Superintendent, VCA
ENROLLMENT FOR 2024-25: As of today, approximately 400 students have applied to attend VCA next year. This is an all-time record! There are only two openings left in grades PreK-5 and three at the High School level. It’s time to build a bigger boat!
FAFSA for SENIORS: A quick reminder, the Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act 167 in the Spring of 2023, which requires ALL high school seniors to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or opt out of filing by April 15th. The FAFSA opened in December and you can complete the FAFSA through this website, https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa.
VCA PARENT’S NIGHT OUT, sponsored by the VCA Music Booster Club, is next Friday, March 15, from 5:30 - 8:30 pm at the North Campus. Drop off your child ages PreK-8th for games, pizza, popcorn, and a movie. Cost is $5/child or $20 for four or more children. Register your child using the attached registration form and return it to one of the school offices by MONDAY, MARCH 11. For more information, contact the booster club at vcamusicboosterclub@gmail.com.
GRACE COLLEGE PRESENTATION, March 18, 6:00 pm. - Did you know that VCA is now a partner with GRACE COLLEGE in Winona Lake, IN? Representatives from Grace will be visiting on March 18 with a presentation mainly focused on obtaining an Associates degree from Grace while in High School and available Dual Credit opportunities. This presentation is targeted more to students entering into 10th-12th grade. We encourage all parents to come and listen. We ask that you RSVP to Michelle Thomae at mthomae@vcacademy.info by Thursday, March 14th. We would love to fill the gym (not a room) with interested parents and students. The Grace College partnership is an amazing opportunity for our High School students.
ANNUAL PTF BAKE SALE: The Parent Teacher Fellowship will be holding their annual bake sale at both campuses the week of March 18. More details to come soon!
SPRING BREAK, March 25-April 1 - No school for grades PreK-12. School resumes on Tuesday, April 2.