Thursday, October 1, 2015

A DAY

High School Announcements

Today’s Lunch Special:  Breakfast For Lunch:  Whole Grain Waffle w/Maple Syrup, Sausage Patty, Home Fries, Yogurt & Blueberries,

Spinach & Strawberry Salad, Fresh Fruit.

Tomorrow’s Lunch: Build a Burger:  Beef Patty on a Whole Wheat Bun, Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato, Baked Beans, Steamed Corn, Fresh Fruit.

Today in Sports :  For game times and location, please visit our website at www.mvuathletics.org

The National Arts Honor Society’s first meeting will be today at 2:45 in room A32.  Please remember to bring your dues and grade verification forms.

Every night in the United States an estimated 600,000 people live on the streets.  This October, SoulPancake and Kid President challenge 2 million people to prove that even the smallest acts of love, like donating socks, can make a difference in the lives of our neighbors who are homeless.  As part of our participation in the national “Lights on Afterschool” October celebration and in honor of the 10th Anniversary of our Crossroads AfterSchool programs, Crossroads will join Kid President’s challenge to support our neighbors who are homeless during SOCKTOBER.  Please help by fill our Sox Box with new pairs of socks (or gloves) to be donated to the Samaritan House in St. Albans.  The Sox Box can be found in the Main Lobby during the month of October.

Attention Upward Bound students:  there will be a meeting this Friday during TSA in the library.  Check in with your TSA teacher then go to the library.  Don't forget your pizza orders and any other paperwork that's due.

The Library will be closed on Friday from 9:15 to 11:00 for a Driver's Education presentation.

Powder Puff Football Players are reminded to please hand in any remaining sponsorship money to Mrs. Larose in the High School office by the end of this week.

Middle School Announcements

• MVU is hosting a girls Mini-Metro Basketball Program for girls in grades 7 and 8 that will attend MVU from the towns of Franklin, Highgate, Swanton and the surrounding “sending” towns.  For girls interested in joining the MVU competitive Mini-Metro Basketball Program in grades 7 and 8 this late fall & winter,  there will be a parent/player organizational meeting and try-out practice at the MVU gymnasium on Sunday, October 4th from 5-7 pm.  A parent must attend this tryout to register each prospective player and receive league and scheduling information.  

Mini-Metro is a competitive, developmental league for sending schools in the Champlain Valley region that has games on Sundays from Nov 1st to early February at a variety of Chittenden County schools and St. Albans. The fee to play is approximately $100 for the season and will include a jersey that players can keep for multiple seasons of use.  There will be competitive tryouts for this team as this league allows full basketball rules including full-court pressure defenses.  You can visit this website for further information: http://vtcats.org/minimetro.  If you have any questions, please contact the MVU Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Jim Daly at jdaly@fnwsu.org or 802-868-7311 x179.

Ongoing Announcements

• Are you interested in a career in health care? From Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center, the organization that brings you MedQuest, come A Day in the Life at the NMC. This day-long shadow program will take place Monday, October 26th and applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 4th. For more information, visit www.cvahec.org or contact Mrs. Hartman or your school counselor.

• Upcoming College Visit:
• University of New Hampshire will be here on October 5th at 8:30 am

Anyone interested can sign up in the Guidance Office.

• Exchange Student hosting experience 2016! How does hosting an exchange student from January through June, sharing your traditions and making a dream come true sound? It is not too late to make this year the most exciting, enriching year ever for you and your family.  Welcome a high school student into your community, home and school and make an overseas friend for life.  For more information please contact Mrs. Haselman in A35, call 802-343-8918, email chrisjennhaselman@yahoo.com or pick up a flyer in the front lobby and I can help you to select your own exchange student. http://www.efexchangeyear.org/  

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Daily Announcements

B DAY

Today’s Lunch Special:  Sweet Baby Ray’s Pulled Pork Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Summer Squash, Creamy VT Slaw, Fresh Fruit.

Tomorrow’s Lunch: Breakfast For Lunch:  Whole Grain Waffle w/Maple Syrup, Sausage Patty, Home Fries, Yogurt & Blueberries,

Spinach & Strawberry Salad, Fresh Fruit.

Today in Sports :  For game times and location, please visit our website at www.mvuathletics.org

• Are you interested in a career in health care? From Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center, the organization that brings you MedQuest, come A Day in the Life at the NMC. This day-long shadow program will take place Monday, October 26th and applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 4th. For more information, visit www.cvahec.org or contact Mrs. Hartman or your school counselor.

• Model UN will meet Wednesday September 30th, 3:30-5:30 in D7 for a lively presidential debate.  New members welcome!  See or email Ms. Urban or your social studies teacher for details.

• Upcoming College Visit:
• University of New Hampshire will be here on October 5th at 8:30 am

Anyone interested can sign up in the Guidance Office.

• Last chance to sign up for travel to the sunny, warm beaches of Portugal and Spain.  Several fundraisers are set up to help you make your dream come true. Last day to sign up is September 30th, help us fill up those last three spots.  For more information, pick up the flyers on the table in the front lobby or in A37 from Mrs. Machia.  Please support our Krispy Kremes Fundraiser, $10/dozen.  Order by September 30th, pick up October 6th from travelers or Mrs. Machia.

Middle School sports for today will be announced as soon as everything is confirmed.

• MVU is hosting a girls Mini-Metro Basketball Program for girls in grades 7 and 8 that will attend MVU from the towns of Franklin, Highgate, Swanton and the surrounding “sending” towns.  For girls interested in joining the MVU competitive Mini-Metro Basketball Program in grades 7 and 8 this late fall & winter,  there will be a parent/player organizational meeting and try-out practice at the MVU gymnasium on Sunday, October 4th from 5-7 pm.  A parent must attend this tryout to register each prospective player and receive league and scheduling information.  

Mini-Metro is a competitive, developmental league for sending schools in the Champlain Valley region that has games on Sundays from Nov 1st to early February at a variety of Chittenden County schools and St. Albans. The fee to play is approximately $100 for the season and will include a jersey that players can keep for multiple seasons of use.  There will be competitive tryouts for this team as this league allows full basketball rules including full-court pressure defenses.  You can visit this website for further information: http://vtcats.org/minimetro.  If you have any questions, please contact the MVU Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Jim Daly at jdaly@fnwsu.org or 802-868-7311 x179.

Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Daily Announcements

A DAY

Today’s Lunch Special:  Grilled Chicken on a Whole Wheat Roll, Lettuce & Tomato, Garden Pasta Salad, Celery Sticks with Ranch Dip, Fresh Fruit.

Tomorrow’s Lunch: Sweet Baby Ray’s Pulled Pork Sandwich, Sweet Potato Fries, Fresh Summer Squash, Creamy VT Slaw, Fresh Fruit.

Today in Sports :  For game times and location, please visit our website at www.mvuathletics.org

• A reminder to all students that only seniors are allowed in the “Senior Area”.    

• Are you interested in a career in health care? From Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center, the organization that brings you MedQuest, come A Day in the Life at the NMC. This day-long shadow program will take place Monday, October 26th and applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 4th. For more information, visit www.cvahec.org or contact Mrs. Hartman.

• Model UN will meet Wednesday September 30th, 3:30-5:30 in D7 for a lively presidential debate.  New members welcome!  See or email Ms. Urban or your social studies teacher for details.

• Upcoming College Visit:
• University of New Hampshire will be here on October 5th at 8:30 am

Anyone interested can sign up in the Guidance Office.

• Last chance to sign up for travel to the sunny, warm beaches of Portugal and Spain.  Several fundraisers are set up to help you make your dream come true. Last day to sign up is September 30th, help us fill up those last three spots.  For more information, pick up the flyers on the table in the front lobby or in A37 from Mrs. Machia.  Please support our Krispy Kremes Fundraiser, $10/dozen.  Order by September 30th, pick up October 6th from travelers or Mrs. Machia.

• Middle School was not invited to the Cross Country Meet today. There was an error on the schedule.
• 7th & 8th girls soccer practice is CANCELLED FOR TODAY!
• Field hockey will practice inside today. Please meet in J6.
• 7th boys soccer practice is CANCELLED FOR TODAY!
• PICTURES ARE CANCELLED FOR THE FOLLOWING TEAMS!!!!

7th girls soccer; 7th boys soccer; 8th boys soccer

• MVU is hosting a girls mini-metro basketball program for girls in grades 7 and 8 that will attend MVU from the towns of Franklin, Highgate, Swanton and the surrounding “sending” towns.

For girls interested in joining the MVU competitive mini-metro basketball program in grades 7 and 8 this late fall & winter,  there will be a parent/player organizational meeting and try-out practice at the MVU gymnasium on Sunday October 4th  from 5-7 pm.  A parent must attend this tryout to register each prospective player and receive league and scheduling information.  

Mini-metro is a competitive, developmental league for sending schools in the champlain valley region that has games on Sundays from Nov 1st to early February at a variety of chittenden county schools and St. albans. The fee to play is approximately $100 for the season and will include a jersey that players can keep for multiple seasons of use.  There will be competitive tryouts for this team as this league allows full basketball rules including full-court pressure defenses.  You can visit this website for further information: http://vtcats.org/minimetro.  If you have any questions, please contact the MVU Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Jim Daly at jdaly@fnwsu.org or 802-868-7311 x179.

Monday, September 28, 2015

Daily Announcements

D DAY

Today’s Lunch Special:  Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Tomato Soup & Crackers, Fresh Veggies w/Hummus Dip, Italian Veggie Salad,         Fresh Fruit.

Tomorrow’s Lunch: Grilled Chicken on a Whole Wheat Roll, Lettuce & Tomato, Garden Pasta Salad, Celery Sticks with Ranch Dip, Fresh Fruit.

Today in Sports :  For game times and location, please visit our website at www.mvuathletics.org

• A reminder to all students that only seniors are allowed in the “Senior Area”.    

• Are you interested in a career in health care? From Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center, the organization that brings you MedQuest, come A Day in the Life at the NMC. This day-long shadow program will take place Monday, October 26th and applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 4th. For more information, visit www.cvahec.org or contact Mrs. Hartman.

• Model UN will meet Wednesday September 30th, 3:30-5:30 in D7 for a lively presidential debate.  New members welcome!  See or email Ms. Urban or your social studies teacher for details.

• Upcoming College Visit:
• University of New Hampshire will be here on October 5th at 8:30 am

Anyone interested can sign up in the Guidance Office.

• Last chance to sign up for travel to the sunny, warm beaches of Portugal and Spain.  Several fundraisers are set up to help you make your dream come true. Last day to sign up is September 30th, help us fill up those last three spots.  For more information, pick up the flyers on the table in the front lobby or in A37 from Mrs. Machia.  Please support our Krispy Kremes Fundraiser, $10/dozen.  Order by September 30th, pick up October 6th from travelers or Mrs. Machia.

ADDITIONAL MIDDLE SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

B DAY

BUSTED TICKET WINNERS:                 

WEEK ENDING 9/25/2015

Firebirds Team – Christopher Mulheron

XStream Team – Charlie Gates

Dream Team – Maddy Bruley-Mercier

Voyagers Team – Jonathan Barney

• Cross Country - pictures 4:00 near the blue building, field #4

• 7th & 8th Girls Soccer game @ home vs Milton. Game time is 4:00.

• Field Hockey game @ Harwood. Dismissal at 1:45. Bus departs at 2:00. Game time is 4:30.

• 7th Boys Soccer game @ Milton Herrick Middle School. Bus departs at 3:15. Game time is 4:00.

• 8th Boys Soccer game @ Milton Herrick Middle School. Bus departs at 3:15. Game time is 5:00.

MVU is hosting a girls mini-metro basketball program for girls in grades 7 and 8 that will attend MVU from the towns of Franklin, Highgate, Swanton and the surrounding “sending” towns.

For girls interested in joining the MVU competitive mini-metro basketball program in grades 7 and 8 this late fall & winter,  there will be a parent/player organizational meeting and try-out practice at the MVU gymnasium on Sunday October 4th  from 5-7 pm.  A parent must attend this tryout to register each prospective player and receive league and scheduling information.  

Mini-metro is a competitive, developmental league for sending schools in the champlain valley region that has games on Sundays from Nov 1st to early February at a variety of chittenden county schools and St. albans. The fee to play is approximately $100 for the season and will include a jersey that players can keep for multiple seasons of use.  There will be competitive tryouts for this team as this league allows full basketball rules including full-court pressure defenses.  You can visit this website for further information: http://vtcats.org/minimetro.  If you have any questions, please contact the MVU Varsity Girls Basketball Coach Jim Daly at jdaly@fnwsu.org or 802-868-7311 x179.

Friday, September 25, 2015

Daily Announcements

B DAY

Students will be dismissed at 11:15 today

Today’s Lunch Special:  ½ day of school, bag lunch offered.

Today in Sports :  For game times and location, please visit our website at www.mvuathletics.org

• A reminder to all students that only seniors are allowed in the “Senior Area”.    

• Are you interested in a career in health care? From Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center, the organization that brings you MedQuest, come A Day in the Life at the NMC. This day-long shadow program will take place Monday, October 26th and applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 4th. For more information, visit www.cvahec.org or contact Mrs. Hartman.

• Model UN will meet Wednesday September 30th, 3:30-5:30 in D7 for a lively presidential debate.  New members welcome!  See or email Ms. Urban or your social studies teacher for details.

• Upcoming College Visit:
• University of New Hampshire will be here on October 5th at 8:30 am

Anyone interested can sign up in the Guidance Office.

• The Swanton Police Department is sponsoring a "Prescription Drug Take Back Day" on Saturday, September 26th from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Swanton Police Department. This is an opportunity to properly dispose of old prescriptions.

• Last chance to sign up for travel to the sunny, warm beaches of Portugal and Spain.  Several fundraisers are set up to help you make your dream come true. Last day to sign up is September 30th, help us fill up those last three spots.  For more information, pick up the flyers on the table in the front lobby or in A37 from Mrs. Machia.  Please support our Krispy Kremes Fundraiser, $10/dozen.  Order by September 30th, pick up October 6th from travelers or Mrs. Machia.

J Pod recognizes positive behavior

The Middle School students in Jpod can nominate each other for a “Star of the Month” This goes to any student who demonstrates one of our Character Pillars:

Kindness, Perseverance, Honesty, Self-Control, Respect

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Daily Announcements

A DAY

Today’s Lunch Special:  Homemade Chicken and Biscuits, Oven Roasted Veggies, Gingered Cabbage Salad, Fruit of the Day.

Tomorrow’s Lunch:    ½ day of school, bag lunch offered.

Today in Sports :  For game times and location, please visit our website at www.mvuathletics.org

• A reminder to all students that only seniors are allowed in the “Senior Area”.    

• Are you interested in a career in health care? From Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center, the organization that brings you MedQuest, come A Day in the Life at the NMC. This day-long shadow program will take place Monday, October 26th and applications must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday, October 4th. For more information, visit www.cvahec.org or contact Mrs. Hartman.

• Model UN will meet Wednesday September 30th, 3:30-5:30 in D7 for a lively presidential debate.  New members welcome!  See or email Ms. Urban or your social studies teacher for details.

• Upcoming College Visit:
• University of New Hampshire will be here on October 5th at 8:30 am

Anyone interested can sign up in the Guidance Office.

• The Swanton Police Department is sponsoring a "Prescription Drug Take Back Day" on Saturday 9/26/15 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm at the Swanton Police Department. This is an opportunity to properly dispose of old prescriptions.

• There will be a short informational meeting right after school on today in E3 with Mrs. Hudak for all those interested in being a part of Math League this year. If you are unable to attend please see Mrs. Hudak.

• There will be open gym for all MVU girls interested in playing basketball this winter in grades 7-12 on Tuesdays from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm and Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm.  If you have any questions, see Mr Daly in room A39.

• Last chance to sign up for travel to the sunny, warm beaches of Portugal and Spain.  Several fundraisers are set up to help you make your dream come true. Last day to sign up is September 30th, help us fill up those last three spots.  For more information, pick up the flyers on the table in the front lobby or in A37 from Mrs. Machia.  Please support our Krispy Kremes Fundraiser, $10/dozen.  Order by September 30th, pick up October 6th from travelers or Mrs. Machia.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Field hockey game vs U-32 @ home. Game time is 4:30

• Please hand in Student Council applications. They are due TODAY!

• Hand in any coupon books or additional sales to your teacher! Books to fill orders along with prizes will be here soon.

• Friday is ½ day of school. Dismissal time is 11:15.

• We are excited to announce our 2015 NJHS officers!

Here they are:

President:            Danielle Cummings

Vice President:     Grace Kinney

Treasurer:           May Gratton

Secretary:           Ellie Bourdeau