Parents' Round Table

King Arthur had his trusty Knights of the Round Table. The Vita Nova Knights have parents fighting at their side. Because working with families is part of our mission, we want parents to have a place to get involved as soon as their children become part of Vita Nova. We are currently developing The Parents' Round Table, our organization of dedicated parents. If you would like more information or would like to contact someone about being a part of the Round Table, please visit www.vitanovaindy.org/leadership.html.

Parent Dinner

Last night, October 29, the families of Vita Nova gathered for a pitch-in dinner. We will have pictures on the website soon, but let's just say for now that it was too much fun! There was enough potato salad to sink a battleship, wonderful pasta, and some of the finest hotdogs and hamburgers ever to come off a smoking charcoal grill. Of course the children played in the beautiful area around Vita Nova while the adults grilled, laughed, and enjoyed each other's company. When at last the increasing chill in the air took us inside and away from the stunning fall foliage and brilliant October sky, the children led us in prayer, and we continued the fellowship.

Put a group of parents together and the talk naturally turns to their children. As we shared stories and pictures, we began to reflect on what we are already seeing in our children, though we are but a little more than two months into the school year. Several parents remarked on how their children were using Spanish around the house, and one said that her daughter was helping her older brother with his math. One parent shared that her child no longer cried at night as she had when attending a school that was not able to challenge her or help her grow.

It was wonderful to spend some time together, sharing food and sharing life, remembering that Vita Nova is more than just a school. It is family.

Around Town

So there I was, driving to a meeting, when I saw a vehicle in front of me with what looked like a familiar bumper sticker. As I looked more closely I realized...it was a Vita Nova bumper sticker! Not only was this exciting, but it made me daydream about the time when this will be a more common occurence as an ever growing number of families joins this unique opportunity in Christian education.

A Thousand Hills

...for every animal of the forest is mine, and the cattle on a thousand hills. (Psalm 50:10, NIV)

This past Saturday, October 6, we held our fall rummage sale. It was a success both financially and in terms of the people we were able to speak to about the vision of Vita Nova. Sandra Reyes, one of our board members, had helped the students make bookmarks that we gave to each customer.

While some of the Vita Nova family worked the sale, others traveled to Fairland, Indiana, for an auction of items from the Tri-Central School District. For an amazingly small sum of money, we were able to purchase desks, chairs, overhead projectors, a map, multi-purpose carts, and a microwave. It was simply amazing.

As I reflected on the blessings of the day, I could not help but think of the verse above from Psalm 50. Our heavenly Father can more than supply all of our needs. Why would we ever doubt Him?

A big thanks to all who worked so hard to make the fall rummage sale a success. We will have pictures available soon on the website.