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We are delighted to announce a new addition to our annual tradition of senior thesis presentations: on Wednesday, April 10, at 7:00 PM, three of our seniors will be delivering their orations to the Veritas community in the Lingle gym. The evening orations are intended as an opportunity for parents, grandparents, and friends to get a firsthand look at how the training we provide at Veritas prepares students to speak about substantive topics with wisdom and eloquence. The thesis orations will be:

Each speech will last about 20 minutes, followed by a panel-style Q&A for all three of the students. 

 

Note that this is the Wednesday after we return from Spring Break - mark your calendar if you'd like to attend, we would love to see you there!

On Tuesday, April 30, parents and grandparents are warmly invited to join us for our spring session of Veritas U. The evening's events will include the State of the School Address with Head of School Keith Nix at 7:00 PM, followed by Veritas U breakout sessions at 7:30 PM.

 

An RSVP is required so that we can plan adequate seating - please take a minute to let us know if you'll be there!

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Spring Break will begin following dismissal on Thursday at the regular time (3:00 PM Lower School, 3:05 PM Upper School). We wish our families a blessed celebration of our Savior's death and resurrection this weekend.

 

Thanks to a mild winter with no snow days, Veritas will not hold classes on the Monday following Spring Break (April 8). Some athletic teams may have practices on April 8 - please check the practice schedule in the Commons to confirm. We hope that families are able to observe the solar eclipse on April 8!

Are you an Upper School student age 14+ interested in working with Lower School students at one of our summer camps? Veritas camps offer a great opportunity to engage with younger students and faculty while learning new skills! If you would like to learn more and apply, please download the form below and return it to Mrs. Moore in the North Hall office by Friday, March 22.

 

 

On Friday, March 1, parents, grandparents, and alumni are invited to join our Upper School students in the Lingle Gym as we unveil our new state championship banners. Head of School Keith Nix will also make a special announcement that you don't want to miss! The morning's events will include:

 

7:45 AM | Get spirited with poms, face paint, and other fun surprises

8:00 AM | Banner reveal and brief program

8:30 AM | Continued fellowship for parents, grandparents, and alumni

 

As part of the school spirit celebration, March 1 will be a "Veritas gear" day for all students (JK - 12th grade).

Each year, our Lower School grades present an evening of songs, recitations, and more that provide a special window into the life of each class. The showcases are a great way to find out what students are learning and to hear some of the songs and chants that they've learning this year. Our schedule of showcases begins in February - make sure that they're on your calendar!

 

February 15

6:30 - 7:15 PM (Virginia Hall Auditorium)  

 

February 22

6:30 - 7:15 PM (Virginia Hall Auditorium)  

 

February 29

6:30 - 7:15 PM (Virginia Hall Auditorium)

 

Third Grade Showcase  
March 7

6:30 - 7:15 PM (Virginia Hall Auditorium)

 

Fourth Grade Showcase  
April 18

6:30 - 7:15 PM (Virginia Hall Auditorium)

   

Fifth & Sixth Grade Concert  
April 25

6:30 - 7:30 PM (Lingle Gym)

 

Kindergarten Showcase  
May 16

8:30 - 9:15 AM (Virginia Hall Auditorium)

 

First Grade Showcase  
May 23

8:30 - 9:15 AM (Virginia Hall Auditorium)

Nearly 130 strings students are currently engaged in their annual "practice challenge," and the Upper School players are also crafting an exciting concert of masterworks by Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, Paganini, Bernstein and more. Families of all ages are welcome to support and celebrate live music at this free Veritas community event - make sure to save the new date!

As part of the re-enrollment process, students and parents in grades 7 - 11 are asked to read and sign the Upper School Handbook for the upcoming academic year as a reminder of the policies and procedures that govern our life together. (A discussion of the handbook would make for a great dinner table conversation!). 

 

Paper copies of the handbook and acknowledgement form are being distributed to students on January 26, but a PDF is also available below if needed. The signature page stating that a student and his/her parent has read and will abide by the handbook should be handed in to a Conversatio teacher or to Mrs. Wood by Thursday, February 1. 

 

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Parent-Teacher Conferences are an important time set aside for the strengthening of our partnership together, and our winter round of conferences is coming up soon on Thursday, February 1, and Friday, February 2. Please note that Thursday is an early dismissal day (11:00 AM) and that Friday is a student holiday to allow time for conferences. 

 

Upper School parents and students may sign up using the link below. Lower School parents, you will receive an email from homeroom teachers on Thursday, January 25, with a sign up link.