This Week in Terrier Nation

We had a wonderful first day of school together on Friday, and we look forward to more of the same this week! 

This week's main takeaways are: 

1. Our first school-wide mass and our celebration of our Seniors will be Friday, August 15, at 9:18 a.m.

2. Reminders for parking permits and carline

3. Information about chromebooks from the Tech Office

In Christ,

Dr. LeBoeuf

Rooted in Religious Values

Mass news:

Our Senior Mass will be on Friday, August 15, at 9:18 a.m. as we celebrate the Feast of the Assumption of Mary (a Holy Day of Obligation). Parents are invited to attend all school masses. We look forward to seeing you in the parent section, which is at the rear of the floor sections. 

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"To Do"s

☐ Remember to check for the Week at a Glance in each class on PlusPortals (posted by 6 p.m. each Sunday evening) and use these WAAGs to help plan out your weeks.

☐ Senior parents, please attend the Senior Parent Meeting on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the Kolb. 

☐ If your child has a medical condition that the school should be aware of, whether it requires medication on campus or not, please call the school or email Mrs. Rosamond. Even if you think the school is already aware of the medical issue, please reach out to Mrs. Rosamond to ensure we have the proper documentation on file.

☐ [repeat] Course Fees: Please review the linked letter to ensure that any supplemental course fees for your child are paid prior to the August 15 deadline. Fees not paid will result in a schedule change. Fees for AP exams will be assessed at a later date, and dual enrollment fees are assessed by the college/university awarding credit.

☐ [repeat] 2025-26 Yearbooks will be available for purchase starting on July 28, 2025. Use the code EARLYBIRD for $10 off until September 1, 2025. Students can print the form and turn in yearbook orders up until September 1st for the $10 off. Checks and cash are accepted. Online orders can be placed here.

☐ Food Services - Families who already have a PaySchools account are asked to log in and confirm contact and credit card information for the upcoming school year. Students will use the same ID number from last school year. Please reference the letter sent out on July 28. PaySchools Website Food Services Brochure

News/Information

Interested in being part of the VC Wrestling team? For more information about the wrestling program, join their Remind using the code @vcwrestlin.

Athletic Passes for students are $50 and cover the cost for all regular season home games in all sports. Link to purchase passes will be shared soon!

Parking permits reminders:

• All students who drive to campus must park in an assigned spot and have a parking permit.

• If you are a licensed driver and have not secured a parking spot for the 2025-2026 school year, you may still do so. A "Parking Permit" form must be completed by your parent before arriving to school to select your spot. The $60 permit fee may be paid online on the form or in the office. This form can be accessed through the "FORMS" link on Plus Portals. [It is not accessible from the app, only from a computer or a phone web browser.]

• Please note: Your parent will be required to upload a copy of your current driver's license, registration, and proof of insurance on the PlusPortals Form.

Carline Reminders:

Dismissal on Friday went well, but we still have a few reminders that will help it run even more smoothly. Please review the dismissal carline protocol: 

• Afternoon pick up at dismissal time can only be done in the back of school in the driveway. Please do not pick up your child in the front of school, at neighboring businesses, or in the student parking lot. Students will not be permitted to walk to parents parked in the parking lot for pick up. 

• Also, please pull forward as far as possible when stopping in the pick-up line. Students may enter your vehicles once you are past the crosswalk. After your child has gotten into your vehicle, you may use the center lane to exit if the cars in front of you are still loading.

• See graphic below for carline instructions to be used at orientation and all school days. Please note that all traffic should enter by turning right from S. Hollywood Road as shown in the graphic below. Cars are not permitted to enter the car line by turning left from S. Hollywood Road.

Thank you for helping us maintain a smooth and safe drop off and dismissal.

Information from the Tech Office:

• Make sure Chromebooks are shutdown and charged each night. 

• Chromebooks should be powered by the battery as much as possible.

• If you purchase a new Chromebook, the device must be accompanied with the $35 fee (cash or check) for a new Google License. (Fee is included if you purchase a package through VCHS.)

• Our Chromebook loaner program is intended for short-term use (ex. Student forgot his/her Chromebook at home or the device isn’t charged). 

• If a Chromebook is damaged and needs repair or needs to be replaced, this will be expected to be taken care of within 10 school days.

• 8th graders who purchased a Chromebook package through VCHS will receive the bottom of the case during lunch periods August 11th through August 14th.

• Any student who has purchased a package through VCHS should have the protective case on the device. This will greatly reduce damage to the device. 

Plans for this year’s Terrier Tailgate are underway, and we want to invite you to participate! Terrier Tailgate is Vandebilt Catholic’s annual fundraising event. It’s a social held in the Kolb Center with food, drinks, fellowship, a silent auction, and LIVE MUSIC from the band, Clustafunk. This year’s event proceeds directly support the ongoing improvement and maintenance of our campus. 

Here are ways you can get involved:

Volunteer - Partnership with our parents is essential for any successful fundraiser. We need your help! Sign up here.

Attend - Our tailgate is always a fun night! Purchase tickets to the event and invite your friends, family, and co-workers to attend.  Tickets are only $40 per person and include food, beer, and wine (must be 21 to attend). Purchase tickets here.

Sponsor or donate - A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available, and auction items are needed for our silent auction. Sign up here.

We hope to see you on September 12!

[repeat] Class is back in session! Get ready to sharpen those pencils and test your knowledge at Alumni Trivia Night. Join us on Friday, August 15, in the Kolb Center on campus for an evening of laughter, nostalgia and friendly competition. Teams of six players are $180. Doors open at 6 PM. Trivia begins at 7 PM. Food trucks will be on campus for food purchases. Please register your team here: https://onecau.se/vchsalumni

Previous Weeks in Terrier Nation

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Save the Dates

Upcoming Events:

Senior Parent Meeting: Wednesday, August 13, at 6 p.m. (Kolb)

8th Grade Inductions: Wednesday, August 20, at 6 p.m. (Kolb)

Big Brother/Big Sister Reveal: Monday, August 25, at 6:30 p.m. (Kolb)
Back to School Night: Thursday, August 28, at 6 p.m. (begins in the Kolb)

Labor Day - NO SCHOOL: Monday, September 1

8th Grade Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 2, 6:00 p.m. (Kolb)

Pep Rally - Friday, September 5, 2:27 p.m. (Kolb)

Mid-9 Weeks - Friday, September 5

ACT Test Date - Saturday, September 6

9-11th Grade Parent Meeting: Monday, September 8, at 6:00 p.m. (Kolb)

Counselor's Connection

Save the Date! The Counseling Center hosts informational meetings for parents each year. Topics covered in this meeting are listed below. Please mark your calendars to join us.

• Academic changes to the handbook (grading scale, quarter and semester grade calculation)

• Diploma and TOPS requirements

• Transcripts

• GPA

• ACT/PreACT/ PSAT

• College and Career Readiness

• Make Up Testing Policy

• Helpful Resources

Senior Parent Meeting: Wednesday, August 13th at 6:00pm in the Kolb 

8th Grade Parent Meeting: Tuesday, September 2nd at 6:00 pm in the Kolb 

9th/10th/11th Grade Parent Meeting: Monday, September 8th at 6:00 pm in the Kolb 

[repeat] Please reach out to your student's assigned counselor with any questions or concerns via phone, email, or using the Counselor Request Form.

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