Friday Update, April 11th
Since the beginning of February, our elementary students have been walking through a chapel series called “Changed.” Each week, we’ve looked at how ordinary people in the Bible were radically transformed by encounters with Jesus — all for a greater purpose.We met Abraham, who received the desires of his heart because of his faith. We followed Moses, who trusted God and was blessed with a life far greater than he could have imagined. We saw Peter exchange independence for dependence, false courage for trust, and self-confidence for a deep reliance on Christ. We listened to the story of the woman at the well, whose identity was changed from sinner and outcast to forgiven, washed, and made new — all because Jesus showed her what He could do in her life. And we encountered Paul, whose heart, once hardened and lacking compassion, was replaced with one that loved people deeply.
Change.
True change in Jesus doesn’t come just from believing about Him — it comes from being changed by Him. It’s about surrendering your heart and allowing it to be reshaped, realigned, and renewed. Romans 12:2 reminds us: “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind…”
That’s the kind of transformation where real devotion begins. It’s not about checking off boxes or just doing “Christian” things — it’s about becoming someone entirely new because of His love and grace. It's about walking daily with the One who changes everything.
Tiffany Jett
Elementary Principal
Attention Parents with children entering Kindergarten, 6th & 12 grades for 2025-2026: The next round of vaccines are due for students entering these grades next fall. Please make every effort to complete this BEFORE school begins in August. If your family has chosen not to vaccinate, a new vaccination waiver will need to be completed for the 2025-2026 school year. Please contact the VCA School Nurse, Shelly Schering, at sschering@vcacademy.info for more information.
Parents please remember to send the correct utensils with your students for their lunches.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Every Child Ministry Shoe Drive, April 1st-30th at South Campus - Proceeds benefit Every Child Ministries' Next Step Program, and the donated shoes will help support micro-enterprise vendors in developing countries. Learn more about ECM's Shoe Drive here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EYwMEkdcZ/
South Campus READ-A-THON, April 7-17, see attached flyer for more information
Spring Music Program - TONIGHT, April 11, 6:30 pm at Valley Baptist Church, 255 Rigg Rd, Valparaiso
Easter Break, April 18 - 21 - No school PreK-12
National Honor Society Induction Ceremony, April 25, 6:30 pm
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9
