“So God created man in his own image,
in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.”
Genesis 1:27
On Tuesday of this week, I had the privilege of traveling to Olivet Nazarene University to watch two of our students “pitch” their business ideas at an entrepreneurial event the university sponsors. In all, four of our students were selected to present their ideas at the conference in the high school competition, but I could only watch two of them as they were presenting in different rooms at the same time. Mr. Jett (the class teacher) and two parents were also there to watch their students present. As a faith-based program, the students were challenged to consider how generating revenue from a business venture could be used to help fund Christian ministries, along with making a living for themselves.
This is an offshoot of our entrepreneurial class the school started offering this year. The goal of the class is to help our students begin to think creatively about possible business ideas that could someday be developed into an actual business if they choose. One of our students who presented is already running a start-up business and generating revenue from it. This was our first exposure to this competition and our students came back excited about doing this again next year. Applying knowledge from what they have learned to solve real-world problems is exciting for our students and makes their education much more meaningful and purposeful.
Genesis states that we have been “created in the image of God.” A part of what I believe that means is that we were made to be creative. Our students reflect the image of God when they exercise their creativity, whether in art, music, academics, athletics, or business opportunities. Congratulations to Michael Rosales, Carter Herrold, Aubrey Goodfellow, and Adeline Yoder for being selected to present at this year’s competition. BTW, Adeline has started her own coffee shop “business” at VCA this quarter to help raise money for the Senior Class mission trip next year and it has already been a success. I enjoy my “French Press” black coffee that she brews for me every morning!
Shepherding His Lambs,
David Funk
Superintendent, VCA
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: VCA will be inducting 23 students into the National Honor Society Chapter. The ceremony is tonight in the gym at 6 pm. All are welcome to celebrate these students' accomplishments. See a list of past and present VCA inductees attached.
READ-A-THON: All money and minutes must be turned in no later than Monday, April 22 @ 10 am to count towards the prizes. Prizes will be given for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place students who collect the most money. Prizes for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place students who have read the most minutes. The class with the most money collected will receive a class prize and the class with the most minutes read will receive a class prize.
The four ways a person can give are:
Text the word READ to 219-533-0229 (write the child’s name in notes)
(write child’s name in notes)
scan the QR code on the flier (write the child’s name in the notes)
Check (please put ReadAThon/Child’s name in the memo)
NORTH CAMPUS ILEARN UPDATE: All Middle School Students will test on Monday, April 22nd-25th for English ILEARN during Block 1. Please make sure your student brings a pair of headphones for this week. The next week, April 29th-May 1st will be Math ILEARN. Please help your child prepare for these tests by getting a good night's sleep, eating a healthy breakfast, and encouraging them to try their best. If you have any questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Thomae.
SOUTH CAMPUS HIGH ABILITY PROGRAM: We are so excited to announce that next year (2024-2025) we are starting a High Ability Program at the South Campus. This program will be directed and taught by Mrs. Wachsmann, our current 4th-grade teacher. The High Ability Program will be available for students from Kindergarten through 5th grade. There will be more information to come on how your child might qualify at the beginning of the next school year. Please contact Mrs. Jett if you have any questions.
MIDDLE SCHOOL “TROPICAL” DANCE, sponsored by the MS Student Council, will be held on Friday, April 26, 6:00-8:00 pm, at the North Campus gym. Tickets can be purchased for $10 each in the school office. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Please contact Miss Uporsky at btuporsky@vcacademy.info for more information.
"BE THE LIGHT” SPRING CONCERT: Our spring concert featuring 3rd-HS music students will be held at Valley Baptist on Thursday, May 2nd at 6:30 pm. Please email Mrs. Mocabee at hmocabee@vcacademy.info with any questions.
IVY TECH: Ivy Tech is offering free in-person and online Dual Credit Classes this summer. Students entering 10th through 12th grade(even graduating seniors) are welcome to apply. Find more information at IVY Tech.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
April 26, Middle School Spring Dance
May 2, Spring Music Concert
May 3, High School Lock-In
May 10, South Campus Field Day
May 10, High School PROM
May 16, PreK Closing Program
May 17, PTF Spring Festival
May 17, Senior Class Last Day
May 23, Last Day of School (Grades K5-11)
May 24, Senior Graduation