Friday, January 22, 2016

B DAY

Middle/High School Announcements

Today’s Lunch:  MVU Burgers on a Whole Wheat Bun, Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato, Baked Beans, Steamed Corn, Fresh Fruit.

Congratulations to the following students who are

“Middle School Students of the Month - December 2015”

Dream Team:  May Gratton– Academic Diligence

Voyager Team: Lauren Marshall – Perseverance, hard work and attendance

Firebirds Team: Natalee Harvey – Perseverance, positive attitude and passion for learning

XStream Team: Kassie Wilkin – XStreamly Helpful

Applications for the Franklin County Home Health Agency's "A Day in the Life" are now open.  Students can apply online at this site: http://www.cvahec.org/programs/high-school-student/a-day-in-the-life

Rosie’s Girls STEM Leadership Overnight Camps & Mentorship Program

Audience: Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Parents, Principals, Students

The Rosie’s Girls STEM Leadership Overnight Camps & Mentorship Program is for Vermont girls entering 9th and 10th grades (Fall 2016) and being held at Vermont Tech, Randolph Center Campus, June 20 - 24 or July 11 - 15, 2016. Modeled after Rosie’s Girls Day Camps by Vermont Works for Women these residential camps help build strong, powerful confident young women through hands-on exploration of STEM activities & skilled trades, (Computer Info Tech; Civil/Environmental & Architectural Engineering Tech; Construction Management; Science, Agriculture, Welding; Fire Science; Mechanical & Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) loads of activities, arts, and more. Some scholarships may be available. Contact: Page Spiess at pspiess@vtc.vsc.edu or Laurel Butler at laurel.butler@vtc.vsc.edu

Tickets for this year’s Semi Formal dance to be held on Saturday, January 30th from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the St. Albans American Legion will be on sale during lunch periods in Mrs. Larose’s office. The cost of a ticket is $15.00.  If you are bringing a guest to the dance, don’t forget to pick up a “guest contract” in Mrs. Larose office and return it to her no later than January 26th.  Remember that the Semi Formal is only for high school students in grades 9-12.

Any student in need of community service hours, please see Mrs. Gagne.  She has plenty of opportunities!

MVU Crossroads & AfterHours has extended its registration until Friday, January 22nd. Flyers and forms are available at the front office and with TSA's & the HUB.. Please contact Tessa Massett MVU Crossroads & Afterhours Coordinator with any questions. Please make sure to hand in any completed forms. In order to attend our programs we MUST have a   completed registration form.

There will be a Bottle Drive to benefit the 8th Grade Boys' Basketball team at Hometown Sunoco this Saturday, January 23rd, from 8-1. If you wish to have a bottle pick-up at home, please email Coach Thurber at wthurber@fnwsu.org or text "Pick-up time" with your address (and time Saturday) to 802-238-7592.  You may also drop off your bottles any time Friday or Saturday at Sunoco and indicate they are for MVU Basketball.

The Swanton Public Library is interested in hosting a Magic:The Gathering Tournament, or even a club. Please contact Michelle Beaulieu,director@swantonlibrary.org.

Any Seniors guys who are interested in being in the Mr. Thunderbird Show, please see Mrs. Gagne.

It is still not too late to sign up for “The Grand Tour of Italy 2017”! Sign up by February 15th and save $100 ($200 if a former “EF” traveler).  All students 7-12 and adults are welcome to join us. Next meeting Tuesday, January 26th 7:00 pm in the Highgate Elementary School Library. Information packets available on table in the front lobby or check it out at eftours.com/1807779MN!

The spring semester of Introduction to College Studies starts on Tuesday, January 26 at 4:00 at CCV in St. Albans.  This is a free college class open to high school students and seats are still available.  If interested, see Mrs. Hartman or a guidance counselor to register or you can go to ccv.edu to register independently.  If you are thinking of taking college classes, this is a good class to start with.