Daily Announcements

Thursday, December 22, 2016

A DAY

Today in Sports:

• JV & Varsity girls’ basketball teams will be travelling to South Burlington.  Bus leaves at 4:15.  JV plays at 6:00, varsity plays at 7:30.
• Varsity boys’ ice hockey team will be travelling to Essex Skating Facility to play Mt. Mansfield.  Bus leaves at 4:15, game time is 6:15.
• 8th grade girls and boys basketball teams will be hosting Enosburg.  Girls play at 5:00, boys play at 6:00.

Friday’s Schedule:

• JV & varsity boys’ basketball team will be travelling to North Country.  Bus leaves at 2:45.  JV plays at 5:00, varsity plays at 6:30.

For games/practice schedules during the holidays please log into mvuathletics.org for up to date information.

To all cast members of MVU's Musical, "Young Frankenstein"; please make sure to initial next to your name on the cast list if you are accepting the role you've been offered. The list is posted on the music room door.  There will be a mandatory, FULL CAST rehearsal on Tuesday, January 3rd from 3pm-6pm in the music room. Meet one another, go over expectations and read through the script together as a group!

Not sure what to do with all those returnable cans and bottles from the holidays? How about donating them to the Class of 2017 for their Substance Free Graduation Party?! The Substance Free Party Committee will be around the local towns to collect bottles on January 7, 2017.  However, if you have some you want to donate before that date, they can be dropped off at the Sunoco station in Swanton.  Just let them know you are donating them to the Substance Free Party and they will take care of the rest!  Thank you for your support!

Thursday 12/22 Crossroads/AfterHours is Canceled.  Please take your regular bus home.  Happy holidays!

Math League participants please stop by D12 and pick up your permission slips from Mrs. Hudak for our next meet. This meet is on Thursday, January 5th in Vergennes, the week after the holiday break.

The annual MVU alumni basketball game will take place on Monday, December 26th at the Missisquoi Valley UHS gym.  The Women's game will be at 5:30pm and the Men's game at 6:30pm.  There is a fee of $20 for players that includes a T-Shirt and there is no charge for spectators.  This event is open to MVU alumni who would like to reconnect with their classmates on the basketball court in an “odd vs even” graduating year format.  To spice up the game there will be PA announcers, time out and warm up music, and an MVU dance team performance.  Along with your new, old or vintage basketball shoes, players should recruit as many classmates as they can to come out and watch or play.  It is a “just for fun” annual holiday event not to miss.  The MVU boosters will be taking orders for spirit wear and the food booth will be open for business.  All proceeds collected are in support of the MVU Girls basketball program fundraising efforts.

Winter session Crossroads/AfterHours flyers are out! Please return forms by DECEMBER 22. Session runs JANUARY 17 - FEBRUARY 23.

This session will include: The Learning Kitchen (HS), Jr Iron Chef (MS), Welding (HS), Dungeons and dragons, Yoga 4 you, So you think you can dance?, Cosmetology, Winter Survival, Exploratory Studio Art, Unified Sports, Ping Pong, Chess Club, Debate Club, Photography (HS). Hunters Safety, Dry Ice Experiments, Yu-Gi-oh, and more!!

HOMEWORK CLUB/ZONE (NO BUSING OR SNACK) will be available JANUARY 3-13.

Registration forms for the Smugglers’ Notch 2017 Season Ski and Ride with Skill Program are available in the HUB. The program is for grades 4 through 12 and will run for 10 weeks beginning January 7, 2017.

 Daily Announcements

Wednesday, December 21, 2016

B DAY

The Middle School Holiday Concert is tonight at 6:30 pm.

Today in Sports:

• Varsity Girls’ Ice Hockey team will be travelling to Hartford.  Team is dismissed at 2:15, bus leaves at 2:45 for a 6:00 game time.

To all cast members of MVU's Musical, "Young Frankenstein"; please make sure to initial next to your name on the cast list if you are accepting the role you've been offered. The list is posted on the music room door.  There will be a mandatory, FULL CAST rehearsal on Tuesday, January 3rd from 3pm-6pm in the music room. Meet one another, go over expectations and read through the script together as a group!

Not sure what to do with all those returnable cans and bottles from the holidays? How about donating them to the Class of 2017 for their Substance Free Graduation Party?! The Substance Free Party Committee will be around the local towns to collect bottles on January 7, 2017.  However, if you have some you want to donate before that date, they can be dropped off at the Sunoco station in Swanton.  Just let them know you are donating them to the Substance Free Party and they will take care of the rest!  Thank you for your support!

Thursday 12/22 Crossroads/AfterHours is Canceled.  Please take your regular bus home.  Happy holidays!

REMINDER:

The Ugly Sweater Contest for Middle School Students is tomorrow, Thursday, December 22nd.

First place - Two Weldon Theatre Movie passes

Second & Third place - Maple candy made by The MVU Resource Management Program

Math League participants please stop by D12 and pick up your permission slips from Mrs. Hudak for our next meet. This meet is on Thursday, January 5th in Vergennes, the week after the holiday break.

The annual MVU alumni basketball game will take place on Monday, December 26th at the Missisquoi Valley UHS gym.  The Women's game will be at 5:30pm and the Men's game at 6:30pm.  There is a fee of $20 for players that includes a T-Shirt and there is no charge for spectators.  This event is open to MVU alumni who would like to reconnect with their classmates on the basketball court in an “odd vs even” graduating year format.  To spice up the game there will be PA announcers, time out and warm up music, and an MVU dance team performance.  Along with your new, old or vintage basketball shoes, players should recruit as many classmates as they can to come out and watch or play.  It is a “just for fun” annual holiday event not to miss.  The MVU boosters will be taking orders for spirit wear and the food booth will be open for business.  All proceeds collected are in support of the MVU Girls basketball program fundraising efforts.

Crossroads’ Holiday Party is today, which you are also invited to attend.  The Improv Group will be putting on a short skit and we will show a holiday themed movie.  I will also have some of this sessions art work on display and we will have some holiday treats as well!!

Winter session Crossroads/AfterHours flyers are out! Please return forms by DECEMBER 22. Session runs JANUARY 17 - FEBRUARY 23.

This session will include: The Learning Kitchen (HS), Jr Iron Chef (MS), Welding (HS), Dungeons and dragons, Yoga 4 you, So you think you can dance?, Cosmetology, Winter Survival, Exploratory Studio Art, Unified Sports, Ping Pong, Chess Club, Debate Club, Photography (HS). Hunters Safety, Dry Ice Experiments, Yu-Gi-oh, and more!!

HOMEWORK CLUB/ZONE (NO BUSING OR SNACK) will be available JANUARY 3-13.

Registration forms for the Smugglers’ Notch 2017 Season Ski and Ride with Skill Program are available in the HUB. The program is for grades 4 through 12 and will run for 10 weeks beginning January 7, 2017.

 Daily Announcements

Tuesday, December 20, 2016

A DAY

The High School Holiday Concert is tonight at 6:30 pm.

The Middle School Holiday Concert is Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 pm.

Math League participants please stop by D12 and pick up your permission slips from Mrs. Hudak for our next meet. This meet is on Thursday, January 5th in Vergennes, the week after the holiday break.

The annual MVU alumni basketball game will take place on Monday, December 26th at the Missisquoi Valley UHS gym.  The Women's game will be at 5:30pm and the Men's game at 6:30pm.  There is a fee of $20 for players that includes a T-Shirt and there is no charge for spectators.  This event is open to MVU alumni who would like to reconnect with their classmates on the basketball court in an “odd vs even” graduating year format.  To spice up the game there will be PA announcers, time out and warm up music, and an MVU dance team performance.  Along with your new, old or vintage basketball shoes, players should recruit as many classmates as they can to come out and watch or play.  It is a “just for fun” annual holiday event not to miss.  The MVU boosters will be taking orders for spirit wear and the food booth will be open for business.  All proceeds collected are in support of the MVU Girls basketball program fundraising efforts.

Due to potentially low attendance (of staff and students) we will NOT be holding Crossroads on 12/22.

Just a reminder that TOMORROW we are having guest speaker Melissa Cain come and do a leadership/team building activity with the students... YOU ARE ALL INVITED

And Wednesday there is a small Holiday Party, which you are also invited to attend.  The Improv Group will be putting on a short skit and we will show a holiday themed movie.  I will also have some of this sessions art work on display and we will have some holiday treats as well!!

Winter session Crossroads/AfterHours flyers are out! Please return forms by DECEMBER 22. Session runs JANUARY 17 - FEBRUARY 23.

This session will include: The Learning Kitchen (HS), Jr Iron Chef (MS), Welding (HS), Dungeons and dragons, Yoga 4 you, So you think you can dance?, Cosmetology, Winter Survival, Exploratory Studio Art, Unified Sports, Ping Pong, Chess Club, Debate Club, Photography (HS). Hunters Safety, Dry Ice Experiments, Yu-Gi-oh, and more!!

HOMEWORK CLUB/ZONE (NO BUSING OR SNACK) will be available JANUARY 3-13.

Registration forms for the Smugglers’ Notch 2017 Season Ski and Ride with Skill Program are available in the HUB. The program is for grades 4 through 12 and will run for 10 weeks beginning January 7, 2017.

Middle School Student Council is organizing an Ugly Sweater Contest for Middle School Students to be held on Thursday, December 22nd. First place is two Weldon Theatre Movie passes. Second & Third place is maple candy made by MVU FFA programs.

A reminder to all students that admission to all home, regular season games are free if you have your student ID with you.  

Faculty and staff can pick up their Sports Pass in Mrs. Larose’s office.  Admission is $4.00 for adults, $1.00 for students and senior citizens and free for children under 12.

 Daily Announcements

Monday, December 19, 2016

B DAY

Today in Sports:  

• JV & varsity boys’ basketball teams will be travelling to Enosburg.  Bus leaves at 4:15.  JV plays at 5:30, varsity plays at 7:00.
• JV & varsity girls’ basketball teams will be travelling to BFA St. Albans.  Bus leaves at 4:45.  JV plays at 6:00, varsity plays at 7:30.

Math League participants please stop by D12 and pick up your permission slips from Mrs. Hudak for our next meet. This meet is on Thursday, January 5th in Vergennes, the week after the holiday break.

The annual MVU alumni basketball game will take place on Monday, December 26th at the Missisquoi Valley UHS gym.  The Women's game will be at 5:30pm and the Men's game at 6:30pm.  There is a fee of $20 for players that includes a T-Shirt and there is no charge for spectators.  This event is open to MVU alumni who would like to reconnect with their classmates on the basketball court in an “odd vs even” graduating year format.  To spice up the game there will be PA announcers, time out and warm up music, and an MVU dance team performance.  Along with your new, old or vintage basketball shoes, players should recruit as many classmates as they can to come out and watch or play.  It is a “just for fun” annual holiday event not to miss.  The MVU boosters will be taking orders for spirit wear and the food booth will be open for business.  All proceeds collected are in support of the MVU Girls basketball program fundraising efforts.

Winter session Crossroads/AfterHours flyers are out! Please return forms by DECEMBER 22. Session runs JANUARY 17 - FEBRUARY 23.

This session will include: The Learning Kitchen (HS), Jr Iron Chef (MS), Welding (HS), Dungeons and dragons, Yoga 4 you, So you think you can dance?, Cosmetology, Winter Survival, Exploratory Studio Art, Unified Sports, Ping Pong, Chess Club, Debate Club, Photography (HS). Hunters Safety, Dry Ice Experiments, Yu-Gi-oh, and more!!

HOMEWORK CLUB/ZONE (NO BUSING OR SNACK) will be available JANUARY 3-13.

Registration forms for the Smugglers’ Notch 2017 Season Ski and Ride with Skill Program are available in the HUB. The program is for grades 4 through 12 and will run for 10 weeks beginning January 7, 2017.

Middle School Student Council is organizing an Ugly Sweater Contest for Middle School Students to be held on Thursday, December 22nd. First place is two Weldon Theatre Movie passes. Second & Third place is maple candy made by MVU FFA programs.

The High School Holiday Concert is Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30 pm.  

The Middle School Holiday Concert is Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 pm.  

A reminder to all students that admission to all home, regular season games are free if you have your student ID with you.  

Faculty and staff can pick up their Sports Pass in Mrs. Larose’s office.  Admission is $4.00 for adults, $1.00 for students and senior citizens and free for children under 12.

BUSTED TICKET WINNERS:             WEEK ENDING 12/16/2016

Firebirds Team – Nick Kutchukian

XStream Team – Alex Audet

Dream Team – Valerie Greto

Voyagers Team – Kyle Wilkin

 Daily Announcements

Friday, December 16, 2016

B DAY

The Library will be closed today (9:30-12:50) for periods 3/4 and 5/6.

Today in Sports:  

• 7th & 8th grade boys’ basketball teams will be travelling to Winooski.  Teams are dismissed at 2:00, bus leaves at 2:15.  7th grade plays at 3:30, 8th grade plays at 4:30.
• JV and Varsity boys’ basketball teams will be hosting North Country.  JV plays at 5:30, varsity plays at 7:00.

Saturday’s Sports Schedule:

• Varsity boys’ ice hockey team will be travelling to Northfield.  Bus leaves at 12:30 for a 3:00 game time.
• Varsity girls’ ice hockey team will be hosting Rice.  Game time is 7:00.
• Varsity indoor track & field team will be travelling to UVM for a meet.  Bus leaves at 11:00, meet begins at 12:00.

Middle School Student Council is organizing an Ugly Sweater Contest for Middle School Students to be held on Thursday, December 22nd. First place is two Weldon Theatre Movie passes. Second & Third place is maple candy made by MVU FFA programs.

The High School Holiday Concert is Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30 pm.  

The Middle School Holiday Concert is Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 pm.  

A reminder to all students that admission to all home, regular season games are free if you have your student ID with you.  

Faculty and staff can pick up their Sports Pass in Mrs. Larose’s office.  Admission is $4.00 for adults, $1.00 for students and senior citizens and free for children under 12.

 Daily Announcements

Thursday, December 15, 2016

A DAY

The Library will be closed on Friday for periods 3/4 and 5/6.

Today in Sports:  

• 7th & 8th grade girls’ basketball teams will be hosting Winooski.  7th grade plays at 3:15, 8th grade plays at 4:15.

Crossroads/AfterHours Pizza Kit Sales are TODAY 12/15 from 3:30-5pm at the Crossroads/AfterHours Office.  Please contact Ashley if you will not be able to pick up your orders before 5.

Middle School Student Council is organizing an Ugly Sweater Contest to be held on Thursday, December 22nd. First place is two Weldon Theatre Movie passes. Second & Third place is maple candy made by MVU FFA programs.

The High School Holiday Concert is Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30 pm.  

The Middle School Holiday Concert is Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 pm.  

A reminder to all students that admission to all home, regular season games are free if you have your student ID with you.  

Faculty and staff can pick up their Sports Pass in Mrs. Larose’s office.  Admission is $4.00 for adults, $1.00 for students and senior citizens and free for children under 12.

 Daily Announcements

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

B DAY

Today in Sports:  

• Varsity girls’ ice hockey team will be travelling to Spaulding.  Team is dismissed at 2:15, bus departs at 2:45.  Game time is 5:30.
• JV & Varsity girls’ basketball teams will be hosting Colchester.  JV plays at 5:30, varsity plays at 7:00.
• Varsity boys’ ice hockey team will be hosting Lyndon.  Game time is 6:15.

The Swanton Teen Center is hosting its annual Community Dinner tonight at 6:00 to 7:30 at the center. Enjoy a meal and friends as we welcome in the holidays. Food to share or donate is welcome, but not required. We'll try not to let anyone leave hungry!

The High School Holiday Concert is Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30 pm.  

The Middle School Holiday Concert is Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 pm.  

A reminder to all students that admission to all home, regular season games are free if you have your student ID with you.  

Faculty and staff can pick up their Sports Pass in Mrs. Larose’s office.  Admission is $4.00 for adults, $1.00 for students and senior citizens and free for children under 12.

Daily Announcements

Tuesday, December 13, 2016

A DAY

Today in Sports:  

• 7th & 8th grade boys’ basketball teams will be travelling to Milton.  Bus leaves at 3:15.  7th grade plays at 4:30, 8th grade plays at 5:30
• 7th & 8th grade girls’ basketball teams will host Milton.  7th grade plays at 5:00, 8th grade plays at 6:00.

The High School Holiday Concert is Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30 pm.  

The Middle School Holiday Concert is Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 pm.  

A reminder to all students that admission to all home, regular season games are free if you have your student ID with you.  

Faculty and staff can pick up their Sports Pass in Mrs. Larose’s office.  Admission is $4.00 for adults, $1.00 for students and senior citizens and free for children under 12.

Audition sign up and materials for MVU's Musical “Young Frankenstein" can be found on the music room door (F11).  Auditions are December 13th.

BUSTED TICKET WINNERS:            

WEEK ENDING 12/9/2016

Firebirds Team – Kaylie Young

XStream Team – Jameson Bourdeau

Dream Team – Emily LeClair

Voyagers Team – Charlie Gates

 Daily Announcements

Friday, December 9, 2016

B DAY

Today in Sports:  

• 8th grade girls and boys basketball teams will be travelling to Colchester today.  Teams are dismissed at 2:00, bus departs at 2:15.  Boys play at 3:30, girls play at 4:30.
• Boys’ Varsity Ice Hockey team will be hosting the Annual Holiday Tournament this weekend.  Tonight’s games are as follows:  NCCS vs Lowell at 6:00 pm, MVU vs St. J at 8:00 pm.  Bring a non-perishable item and you will get a $1.00 off the entrance fee.  
• Girls’ JV & Varsity basketball teams will be scrimmaging Richford tonight at MVU.  JV plays at 6:00, varsity plays at 7:30.

Saturday’s Games:

• Girls Varsity Ice Hockey will be travelling to Harwood.  Bus leaves at 2:30, game time is 5:00.
• JV & Varsity boys’ basketball teams will be hosting Enosburg.  JV plays at 12:00, varsity plays at 1:30.
• Boys’ Ice Hockey Holiday Tournament games are as follows:   NCCS vs St. J plays at 2:00 pm, MVU vs Lowell at 4:00 pm.

A reminder to all students that admission to all home, regular season games are free if you have your student ID with you.  

Faculty and staff can pick up their Sports Pass in Mrs. Larose’s office.  Admission is $4.00 for adults, $1.00 for students and senior citizens and free for children under 12.

The Middle School Holiday Concert is Wednesday, December 21st at 6:30 pm.

HOLIDAY FESTIVAL

Join us at the James F. Messier Agriculture Education Center at MVU!

Saturday, December 10, 2016  10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Choose and cut your own Christmas Tree, take a sleigh ride,

visit with Santa Claus, play games, and purchase Maple gift baskets!

Free BBQ Lunch!

Contact Mark Wilde for more details mwilde@fnwsu.org

Sponsored by our friends at O.C. McCuin

CHRISTMAS TREE SALE!

The MVU Resource Management Program currently has 50 Fraser Fir treesavailable to choose and cut. Sale begins on November 28th  

by appointment - Monday through Friday from 2:45-4:00 pm.

The price for each tree is $30.

We will gladly shake your tree of all debris and bundle it for transport using netting and professional equipment.

Students traveling to Italy in February are having a FUDGE Fundraiser

- 8 oz/$7.00; several flavors to choose from.  Orders are due today for delivery Dec 15 + 16.  See a traveler or contact Mrs Machia in A-37 or order form in teachers lounge area if you are interested in ordering!

Introduction to College Studies at Community College of Vermont (free for students in grades 9-12)  registration is open for both Spring Semester and Summer Semester.  Please see Mrs. Hartman for details or check it out at mvuschool.org under the Programs and Career Center tabs.

Audition sign up and materials for MVU's Musical “Young Frankenstein" can be found on the music room door (F11).  Auditions are December 13th.

 Daily Announcements

Thursday, December 8, 2016

A DAY

A reminder to all students that admission to all home, regular season games are free if you have your student ID with you.  

Faculty and staff can pick up their Sports Pass in Mrs. Larose’s office.  Admission is $4.00 for adults, $1.00 for students and senior citizens and free for children under 12.

Students traveling to Italy in February are having a FUDGE Fundraiser

- 8 oz/$7.00; several flavors to choose from.  Orders are due by this Friday, Dec 9th for delivery Dec 15 + 16.  See a traveler or contact Mrs Machia in A-37 or order form in teachers lounge area if you are interested in ordering!

On Friday, December 9th @ 9:30, there will be a representative here from Clinton Comunity College.  Please stop by the guidance office to get a pass if you would like to attend

Introduction to College Studies at Community College of Vermont (free for students in grades 9-12)  registration is open for both Spring Semester and Summer Semester.  Please see Mrs. Hartman for details or check it out at mvuschool.org under the Programs and Career Center tabs.

Audition sign up and materials for MVU's Musical “Young Frankenstein" can be found on the music room door (F11).  Auditions are December 13th.

As you prepare for the holiday season, please consider the Resource Management Program for your Christmas tree!  We currently have 50 Fraser Fir trees available for choose and cut sales.  We will be available by appointment M-F from 2:45-4:00, as well as during the Holiday Festival on December 10.  Prices for all trees are $30 each.  We will gladly shake your tree of all debris and bundle it tightly for transport using netting and professional Christmas tree equipment.

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