2018-2019 Annual Report
Mission Veritas is an independent Christian school in the classical tradition that prepares students for lives of service and learning through academic excellence, character development, biblical literacy, and intentional engagement opportunities.
Core Values 2018-2019 Veritas Administration Head of School Brad Sewell Director of Early Education Kimberlee Hering Lower School Principal Alecia Gallegos Middle School Principal & Director of Fine Arts Lina Delgado Director of Development, Dean of Academics, & Athletic Director Allicia Tillman Director of Finance Marilyn Hughes Director of Communications, Administrative Associate, & Chaplain Zachary Villafuerte Admissions Associate Kim Berger Middle School Dean of Students Molly El-Issa Office Manager Becky Cauwels 2 • Annual Report
In pursuit of its mission, the Veritas community is guided by five core values. Our core values represent the philosophical commitments of our community; these values are reflected in our past and guide our commitment to the future. The core values of Veritas embody the promises made for our students’ development. Academic Excellence
Veritas embraces a history of excellence in academic achievement. We are committed to challenging our students to their highest potential in academics and stretching their intellectual boundaries, seeking to model and impart the virtues of inquiry, preparation, and discipline, in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.
Character Formation
Veritas educates holistically, both character and mind. Moral formation and mature behavior are of equal value with the acquisition of knowledge. We are committed to developing students’ hearts and minds, seeking to instill in them both knowledge and Christian values.
Biblical Literacy
Veritas seeks to shape our students’ thinking through scripture both by understanding biblical content and through a deeper awareness of its meaning and ethical application. We believe that our students’ minds are informed and fashioned through Christian studies and by mastering core competencies of the Bible.
Classical Foundation
Veritas is committed to a classical pedagogy to develop our students’ intellectual abilities and assist them to acquire the skills for good scholarship. The principles of classical thought inform and guide the school in its curricular aims to prepare our students for success beyond Veritas.
Intentional Engagement
Veritas values providing a variety of engagement opportunities both curricular and co-curricular for the development of each student. The classroom, the playing field, travel exposure, fine arts integration, and community service are all part of the laboratory of learning for Veritas students.
Inside the Annual Report 4
Letter from The Head of School
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The Veritas Way
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Veritas Demographics
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Financial Report
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Board of Trustees
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Faculty and Staff
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“I am Veritas” Annual Fund Results and Donors
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“Building for the Future” Annual Auction Results and Donors
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Great Books Program Preview
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SAIS Accreditation
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STEAM Program
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Student Learning Center
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Academic Competitions
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Year End Reminders
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2019-2020 School Calendar
On the cover: (top left) 5th grader Bradley Hanna as Alexander Graham Bell during Family Day, (middle top left) 2nd grade teacher Anna Richardson (l) and Director of Early Education Kim Hering (r) at the Annual Auction, (middle top right) Early Education students singing during Family Day, (top right) Middle School Varsity Volleyball team huddling during a match, (bottom left) 4th graders Alexis Ninan (l) and Raphaela Echeverry (r) singing during the Lower School Christmas Production, (middle bottom left) Lauren Evans teaching 6th grade Science, (middle bottom right) 7th grader Joshua Trapolino bringing the ball down court during a Boys Varsity Basketball game, and (bottom right) Kindergarteners Gabrielle Williams (l), Bella Mora (m), and Hollis Herbert (r) singing during the Early Education Christmas Production. Back cover: 4th graders Pearce Aycox, Avery Ro, and Maya Zakhem (left to right) posing in front of their history display boards during the annual History and Science Fair.
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Letter from the Head of School Veritas Family and Friends: It has been a remarkable year for Veritas. As you turn the pages of this year’s Annual Report you will see many examples of a school community that is truly special. It takes many people with a diverse set of skills, competencies, passions, and commitments to create a vibrant school community. This is certainly true of Veritas. Our faculty’s passion and commitment to see our students succeed is the keystone of our school culture. Their dedication has always been why families are attracted to Veritas. The depth of care for each student and holding high standards in developing each child to their highest potential is a core principal of the school. This year marks my ninth year serving Veritas and during that time many students, families, trustees, and faculty members have come and gone but the heart of the school has remained the same – a school committed to excellence in academics and the pursuit of Christian character. Thank you as always for being ambassadors of our school. So many of the families that I meet and welcome to our campus do so because of your recommendation. I would like to thank our entire community for supporting our Annual Fund and the 2019 Auction - Building for the Future. These initiatives help us offer financial assistance to deserving students, offer professional development opportunities for our faculty, and make improvements to our campus that enhances the overall quality of each child’s education. Thank you for giving to our current students and those who will one day attend Veritas as well. Your generosity will continue to make a difference for years to come. In the development of any school, you will always find a community of people committed to seeing it take the next step. I believe one of Veritas’s significant steps in the next decade will be the integration of the Student Learning Center into the daily life of every student. We have desired to have a space on campus designed to instill the value of reading, reflection, and contemplation. We have wanted a place that will encourage students to collaborate and learn skills that we know will have direct transference to their future. Because of this space, new educational habits will be formed, new skills acquired, and the architecture of our students’ experiences will be enlarged. On behalf of our Board of Trustees, faculty, and staff we are truly grateful for your financial support that will expand and transform our students’ learning experiences on campus in the next decade. As you read through the following pages, you will see an abundance of evidence of the generosity of the Veritas community. As a classical school, Veritas has always had one foot firmly set in emphasizing a strong liberal arts program while equally holding a high standard for math and science, which has been exemplified this year by the newly incorporated STEAM program. STEAM classes stimulate creative thinking and encourage innovation. You will see examples in the following pages of our students working in project-based environments learning to ask questions and solve problems. The inclusion of STEAM courses into our curriculum augments a classical education that highly values inquiry-based learning, and we have been thrilled by the efforts and progress we have observed this year. Lastly, thank you for entrusting us with your child’s education. Our faculty and administration labor with full effort to provide our students with the very best and prepare them with an outstanding educational foundation and a mark of Christ’s character in their development. God bless, Brad Sewell Head of School Head of School, Brad Sewell, with his wife Janell at the 2019 Annual Auction - Building for the Future.
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The Veritas Way The Veritas Way is a set of statements meant to encourage specific habits of mind to develop character during a child’s education at Veritas. Each statement serves as a daily reminder of ways to approach different situations we encounter in life. Each statement transcends any one class and will be a reminder and stimulus to help form excellent habits. We desire for our students to have these habits of mind and character when they leave Veritas.
Act in Faith Persevere in Difficulty Lead by Serving Grow by Challenges Consider Others First Annual Report • 5
Veritas Demographics
Approximately 70% of Veritas students in grades 3-7 qualify for Duke TIP
Average Class Size
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of Middle School students participated in Athletics Veritas students attend over 68 churches across 10 denominations.
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Veritas students reside in 13 different cities around the Houston metropolitan area covering Harris, Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Waller Counties!
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Financial Report
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Board of Trustees
Chris Dewhurst Chair Private Wealth Advisor Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
Lisa Hafemeister Vice Chair Division Manager MD Anderson Cancer Center
Lanette Johnson Treasurer Homemaker
Ramy Hanna Secretary Chief Executive Officer and Founder Tiltpixel
Teandra Gordon Director of Therapy Services Legacy Community Health Services
Tina Ipe Physician Houston Methodist Hospital System
Daniel Leung Physician Texas Children’s Hospital
Brad Marks Owner I.W. Marks Jewelers
Elise Mueller Ministry Manager City Church Houston
Kendra Davis Thomas Managing Attorney Harris Center for Mental Health
Brad Sewell Head of School Veritas Christian Academy of Houston
New Board of Trustee Candidate Stephan Fairfield, Founder and CEO of Covenant Community Capital Stephan is founder and CEO of Houston’s Covenant Community Capital, which equips families to thrive financially and secure assets for intergenerational resilience by acquiring affordable homes, accessing quality education, managing risk, and building savings for life. He has been a speaker on housing and community development for the Council on Foundations, Federal Reserve, British Urban Regeneration Association, and others. He received his BA in History from Baylor University and was appointed a Harvard University Loeb Fellow. A native Houstonian, he grew up in the Memorial Villages and raised his daughters in the Fifth Ward with his wife Alison.
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Faculty and Staff
2018-2019 Professional Development of Veritas Faculty and Staff Inquiry-based Learning Workshop
Dyslexia and the Brain Symposium
Mighty Math Tools and RX Math Preschool Teachers Adventure Conference
Women in Leadership Conference For the Good of the City: Faith and Art Conference
SAIS Annual Conference Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching
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2018-2019 Annual Fund
Annual Fund 2018-2019
Over $125,000 raised! Total participation of approximately 85% 100% for Full-time Faculty/Staff 100% Board
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2018-2019 Annual Fund Donors ABBA Oil, LLC American Internation Group, Inc. Oladapo and Kiyetta Alade David and Laura Alvarez Felix and Laura Arrazolo Preston and Candice Aycox Farid and Jouana Bakht
Bank of America Charitable Donation
Jeff and Sarah Bartlett Kenneth and Theresa Beason Tyler and Alissa Beers Hany Bekhit and Sandra Haddad Benevity Community Impact Fund Leo and Kim Berger Roman and Kendra Bernal Keith and Susan Black James and Elizabeth Boon Marc and Barbara Boucher Scott and Danielle Breitenwischer William Burkhead Dale and Shannon Campbell Robert and Lillian Cardenas Steven Carvalho and Aleethia Roberts
Dave and Becky Cauwels Michael and Grace Chace Anil and Judith Chandy Eric and Felice Chen Chevron Humankind
Bearden Coleman and Laura Summerhill
Kenneth and Latoya Collins Conoco Phillips Richard and Julie Crosby David and Kay De Pledge Andres and Lina Delgado Linster and Tanya Dennis Thomas and Elizabeth DeVries Chris and Annamarie Dewhurst Daniel and Julie Droog Bruce and Shelise Edwards Andre and Molly El-Issa Roy Elizondo James and Megan Engelbrecht Lauren Evans Stephan and Allison Fairfield Gary Farris and Meridith Wilson Darren and Cathy Fenz Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Robert and Allison Finch Gary and Jeanie Flores Terry Flores
Cody and Brianna Fox Brandon and Ellen Fremion Alecia Gallegos Phillip Gallegos Peter and JoAnn Gilliam Shelton and Kimberly Goodman Brian and Teandra Gordon Joseph and Lisa Hafemeister Mina Hanna and Vivian Salama Ramy and Amy Hanna Heath and Amber Haynes Kyle and Mary Herbert Kent and Kimberlee Hering James and Shannon Holloway Lisa Holwerda Mark and Marilyn Hughes Rush and Lisa Hughes John Hulse Caleb and Alexis Ingram Shenequa Ingram Jaison and Tina Ipe Alan and Katherine Jenks Jacob and Lanette Johnson Joy Jones Mark Jones and Kelly Kelly Mary Kearney Mike and Amanda Kern Krav Maga Houston Eileen Kukowsky Matthew and Celeste Lanier Gwendolyn Laster Moton Cam and Amy Leonard Daniel and Tina Leung Jacobi and Shysha Lewis Donald and Marilyn Lookadoo Mayanique Manning-Mason Bradley and Joanna Marks Jermaine and Erin Marshall David and Naomi McCants Wesley Mcdonald Creighton and Moseka Medlock Genaro and Mia Mejia Tim and Danielle Miles Charissa Miller Kathryn Moore Pat Moore Edgar and Lida Mora Michael and Lacey Moses Jonathan and Elise Mueller Tracy Neal
David and Tricia Newman Jeremy and Crystal Newsom Minh Nguyen and Vi Tran Siby and Gigi Ninan Jose and Elizabeth Olmos Felipe and Gilma Palacios Bryan and Brandice Patterson William and Kathleen Paul Louis Perry Virginia Phillips Christyne Poage Paul and Randi Prestera Issam and Lamia Raad William and Shannon Rademacher Steven and Helen Raymond Christopher and Christine Reilly Marlene Ressler Dalton and Anna Richardson Won and Kimberly Ro Kyle and Kimberly Roquemore Ingrid Schaefer Tyrone and Geniece Sergeant Brad and Janell Sewell Gordon and Roula Shahin Beshoy and Nora Shatby Albert and Rini Shung Willard and Gwen Sims Troy and Andree Smith Moody and Christine Soliman David and Rebecca Steinbach Hasting and Jacqueline Stewart Aaron and Katie Streett Gene and Kendra Thomas Tom and Anna Thomas Zachary and Allicia Tillman Rocky and Laura Tsang UBS Joanna Veeningen Zachary and Stephanie Villafuerte Khanh Vu Walter and Imee Wade David and Elizabeth Whittemore Shaun and Amy Wildt LeVar and Leslie Williams Joshua and Erin Wood Brian and Jenna Wright Toby Yaltho and Saira George Bassem and Christine Zakhem
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2019 Annual Auction - Building the Future
Over $100,000 raised at this year’s Auction Event! Thank you for making this the most successful Auction event in Veritas history!
Thank you to our Auction sponsors Prestige Complete Automotive Care 5012 Bissonnet Street Bellaire, TX 77401 www.prestige-autocare.com
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Sherrie Garza of Tex-Star Locators texstarlocators@gmail.com (281) 469-1199
2019 Annual Auction - Building the Future Donors
Thank you for your generosity Felix and Laura Arrazolo Preston and Candice Aycox Jeff and Sarah Bartlett Kenneth and Theresa Beason Leo and Kim Berger Roman and Kendra Bernal Scott and Danielle Breitenwischer Dale and Shannon Campbell Robert and Lillian Cardenas Steven Carvalho and Aleethia Roberts Dave and Becky Cauwels Michael and Grace Chace Anil and Judith Chandy Eric and Felice Chen Bearden Coleman and Laura Summerhill Kenneth and Latoya Collins Richard and Julie Crosby Andres and Lina Delgado Linster and Tanya Dennis Thomas and Elizabeth DeVries Chris and Annamarie Dewhurst Gene and Linda Dewhurst Daniel and Julie Droog Bruce and Shelise Edwards James and Megan Engelbrecht Lauren Evans Stephan and Allison Fairfield Gary Farris and Meridith Wilson Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Robert and Allison Finch Jim and Diana Fisher Brandon and Ellen Fremion
Alecia Gallegos Sherrie Garza Peter and JoAnn Gilliam William and Courtney Goff Brian and Teandra Gordon Joseph and Lisa Hafemeister Ramy and Amy Hanna Brandi Harleaux Kyle and Mary Herbert James and Shannon Holloway Mark and Marilyn Hughes Caleb and Alexis Ingram Jaison and Tina Ipe Lemuel and Demetria Jackson James and Tracy Jacoby Jacob and Lanette Johnson Rodger and Greer Kenworthy Mike and Amanda Kern Adam and Jennifer Kirk Charles and Kerry Kirk Daniel and Tina Leung Bradley and Joanna Marks Jermaine and Erin Marshall David and Naomi McCants Erin Mire Robert and Karen Moore Michael and Lacey Moses Steve Mowery Jonathan and Elise Mueller David and Tricia Newman Jeremy and Crystal Newsom Yohance and Ollieta Nicholas Siby and Gigi Ninan Jose and Elizabeth Olmos
Prestige Automotive Care Isam and Lamia Raad William and Shannon Rademacher Steven and Helen Raymond Christopher and Christine Reilly Marlene Ressler Won and Kimberly Ro Terra Rosenblad Ingrid Schaefer Tyrone and Geniece Sergeant Brad and Janell Sewell Beshoy and Nora Shatby Albert and Rini Shung Moody and Christine Soliman David and Rebecca Steinbach Hasting and Jacqueline Stewart Shannon and Charmin Tanner Gene and Kendra Thomas Tom and Anna Thomas Zachary and Allicia Tillman Rocky and Laura Tsang Joanna Veeningen Christopher and Nicole Verrico Zachary and Stephanie Villafuerte Khanh Vu Walter and Imee Wade Shaun and Amy Wildt Mike and Janice Willett LeVar and Leslie Williams Joshua and Erin Wood Brian and Jenna Wright Toby Yaltho and Saira George Bassem and Christine Zakhem
Other Donors throughout the Academic Year Spirit Night Escalante’s Comida Fina Scholarships Krav Maga Houston
Jacob and Lanette Johnson Thomas and Elizabeth DeVries Mark and Marilyn Hughes
Rooting for the Future Capital Campaign Leticia Ayala Neil and Suzanna Hanchard Peter and JoAnn Gilliam
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Strategic Plan Updates
marked the beginning of our five-year strategic plan, A Foundation for Life. With the aid of various members of our community - faculty, parents, students, alumni, administration, and the Board of Trustees - our five-year strategic plan was birthed. Outlining four specific goals with strategic initiatives in mind, the purpose of the strategic plan is to guide Veritas into continued improvement with the overarching goal of providing our students and families the best overall educational experience. The following pages will provide updates on specific goals and initiatives which were outlined in the original strategic plan. In keeping with our commitment to place Veritas on the best path for continued excellence in Christian education in the classical tradition, our school has implemented various initiatives as part of our strategic goals.
Great Books Program Preview Veritas is a school that is rooted in the classical tradition. A significant part of a classical education is the incorporation of reading classical works of literature. In order to continue enhancing the educational experience at Veritas, we have been working toward the implementation of a Great Books Program that will challenge each student at Veritas - from PreK3 to graduation - with core reading material. The books chosen in the program have been vetted according to specific standards and their relevance to multiple generations to be considered a literary classic.
In the early years, parental involvement in early literacy is a critical component of the Great Books Program. As much research has suggested, parents are highly encouraged to read to their children in their early years. Children who have books read to them tend to develop enhanced language skills and have a broad range of vocabulary. Parents will find many familiar books included in the program for our Early Education students.
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The Great Books Program for Lower School students will incorporate varying levels of reading proficiency. Chapter books are integrated midway through Lower School which introduces students to different types of literary devices. As students progress to the Middle School level, they will be introduced to literary works by C.S. Lewis, Jules Verne, Mark Twain, and many other highly acclaimed authors. Look for the release of the Great Books list in our curriculum this fall in conjunction with the opening of the Library within the new Student Learning Center!
SAIS Accreditation From its founding, Veritas has always embraced the highest standard in academic excellence. Accreditation for independent schools is akin to a financial audit, and we have sought the highest of standards to help guide our academic pursuits. The 2017-2018 academic year saw Veritas become new members of the Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS). With a mission to strengthen member schools by providing a high quality accreditation process, comprehensive professional growth opportunities, and visionary leadership development programs, our Administration found that membership with SAIS to be a valuable pursuit. In addition to membership, the school is beginning to undergo a full accreditation process with SAIS which will provide us with yet another highly respected and credible educational accountability organization. This accreditation will be in addition to the ones that we currently hold with the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). As of last summer, SAIS has over 370 member schools in 13 U.S. states, the Caribbean, and Latin America, making SAIS the largest regional independent school association in the country. Over 220,000 students are represented in those member schools. The longevity of school existence also varies with the oldest school being founded in 1728 and the newest school being founded in 2013. Our full accreditation process was initiated earlier this spring with a site visit from our SAIS Accreditation Chairperson. We will finalize accreditation with SAIS in the Fall of 2019.
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Strategic Plan Updates
Science • Technology • Engineering • Art • Mathematics
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STEAM: Science • Technology • Engineering • Art • Mathematics The first goal of our Strategic Plan, A Foundation for Life, is to enhance programs and curriculum. Through our programs and curriculum, we strive to be both classical and innovative. One of our key initiatives is to help students identify and solve problems with project-based learning through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). This year, we saw the creation of a STEAM Lab as we incorporated STEAM into our curriculum. Projects in the STEAM Lab began with students learning robotics as well as basic and advanced coding using bit bots. As the year progressed, each class was challenged to improve our current campus and community. Each class identified a project that would improve the student experience on campus. Projects per grade level: Eighth Grade - Mobile Computer Tables for the STEAM Lab Seventh Grade - Gagaball Pit for the Blacktop Sixth Grade - Storage cubbies for the Middle School Bathrooms in D-Wing Fifth Grade - Student games (Cornhole) Fourth Grade - Student games (Blocks) Third Grade - Student games (Cornhole) Second Grade - Board game STEAM has allowed our students to have an outlet to pursue a more inquiry-based learning format that promotes problem identification and critical thinking skills. Our students have greatly benefitted from our first year of introducing the STEAM Program.
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Strategic Plan Updates Student Learning Center As we look ahead to the transition of summer, we are excited to begin the contruction of the Student Learning Center. One of our strategic initiatives over the next five years is to transform and renovate specific facilities to expand learning experiences for our students. A part of this goal is creating a new space that will be transformative for our students’ learning experiences and become the central educational hub of the campus. Because of the generous support of our families and friends at our annual auction - Building for the Future - the new Student Learning Center will become a reality next year. The build-out of this space will begin at the end of this school year and continue throughout summer in anticipation of its opening this fall. We are eager to see the completion of this space because of the expanded educational experiences it will give our students. As stated in our Strategic Plan, we aim to expand the overall educational experience of our students through targeted facility transformation. To accomplish this, we will update and renovate existing facilities to improve and create new learning spaces. The new Student Learning Center will be equipped with:
• A library for research, reading, and contemplation
• A collaborative technology lab
• A multipurpose community space
• A space designed for student and faculty collaboration
“It’s a natural impulse to nurture our young - let that impulse extend to the places where young people learn.” - from the book The Third Teacher 18 • Annual Report
What a school thinks about its library is a measure of what it feels about education. —Harold Howe
Student Learning Center
View An Interactive Virtual Tour of the Student Learning Center
www.veritasca.org/studentcenter/
Libraries store the energy that fuels the imagination. They open up windows to the world and inspire us to explore and achieve, and contribute to improving our quality of life. Libraries change lives for the better. —Sidney Sheldon
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Academic Competitions
academic competitions Two students finished in the top 4 of the final spell- off and qualified for the ACSI Regional Spelling Bee in Plano.
Every Veritas student received an Excellent or Superior rating at this year’s ACSI Elementary Speech Meet.
Multiple students across grade levels were in the top 5 in their category (Reasoning and Computation) for the ACSI Area Math Olympics. 20 • Annual Report
Academic Competitions All ACSI Junior High Speech Meet participants received Superior ratings. Ellie Veeningen received a Regional Gold Key and a National Medal, and Virginia Fairfield received a Regional Silver Key at the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for their creative writing works.
Both the Middle and Lower School Choirs earned top ratings of Superior at this year’s ACSI Vocal Large Ensemble Music Festival.
Veritas students received multiple Superior and Excellent Ribbons at this year’s ACSI Fine Arts Festival with a few 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in their respective categories. Annual Report • 21
Year End Reminders
Athletic Awards Ceremony Thursday, May 2, 2019 starting at 6:00 p.m.
Eighth Grade Production of
GODSPELL Friday, May 10, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. tickets on sale now for $5.00
Eighth Grade Graduation
Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 23, 2019 Starting at 8:15 a.m. Last Day of School Friday, May 24, 2019 Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m. No After School Care available
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New Parent Orientation Back to School Night First Day of School MS Parent Education Seminar EE / LS Parent Education Seminar
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No School - Labor Day MS Orientation (Carolina Creek) School Portraits See You At The Pole
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5th Grade Texas History Trip Lower School Christmas Production Middle School Midterms Early Ed (PreK3-K) Christmas Production 20-6 No School - Christmas Break
7th Grade New York / Boston Trip Faculty Development Day / Early Dismiss No School - Fall Break Annual Campaign Begins Chili Cook Off 6th Grade Washington DC Trip
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Yearbook Photos 1 Yearbook Photos 2 No School - President's Day President's Day Chapel Annual Auction Event Class Pictures
History & Science Fair 8th Grade London / Oxford Trip Faculty Development Day / Early Dismissa No School - Spring Break
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7000 Ferris Street Bellaire, TX 77401 www.veritasca.org 713-773-9605
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7000 Ferris Street • Bellaire, TX 77401 www.veritasca.org • 713-773-9605
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