Daily Announcements

Friday, January 26, 2018

B Day

Today in Sports:

• JV & varsity girls’ basketball teams will be hosting Colchester (Cancer Awareness Game).  JV plays at 5:30, varsity plays at 7:00.

Weekend in Sports:

• JV & varsity boys’ basketball teams will be travelling to Milton.  Bus leaves at 8:45.  JV plays at 10:00, varsity plays at 11:30.
• Varsity dance team will be travelling to Burr & Burton for a competition.  Bus leaves at 8:00, competition begins at 12:00.
• Varsity boys’ ice hockey team will be travelling to Essex Skating Facility to take on Mt. Mansfield.  Bus leaves at 1:00, game time is 3:00.
• Varsity girls’ ice hockey team will be travelling to Burr & Burton.  Bus leaves at 1:00, game time is 5:00.
• MVU will be hosting the 8th Annual VCCA Invitational Cheer competition.  Doors open at 10:00, competition begins at 12:00.  $5.00 for students, $7.00 for adults.

Any high school student interested in volunteering at the Sheldon Elementary School at the Front Desk from 3:30 - 5:30 or 5:00 if needing to take the bus home on Mondays through Thursdays should see Mrs. Hartman in F7 by this Friday or e-mail her at mhartman@fnwsu.org.  This is an opportunity for community service or work experience.  You must have your own transportation.

1, 2, 3, 4...NJHS declares a middle school PENNY WAR!  Check your pockets, look under your couches, and check your penny jars!  Bring in your loose change to help support the NJHS Relay for Life team!  Pennies work for your homeroom, but silver and paper money count against your homeroom.  SOOOOO, drop as many pennies as you can into your homeroom's jar, and sabotage other homerooms by dropping silver and paper money into their jars!  The homeroom with the most pennies at the end of the week will earn a free period of gym time!  Today is the last day to claim free bragging rights and gym time for your prime group/homeroom.

Introducing our new destination for travel in 2019. "Britain and Ireland in Depth" (including Wales & Scotland)! The long history of Britain and Ireland is a continuous timeline of innovation, conquest, and literary achievements.  Each country has its own character and contributions to that impressive record.  Experience them in the historic cities of London, Edinburgh, and Dublin, the scenic Ring of Kerry, the mystical circles of Stonehenge, and Shakespearean Stratford! Check it out at this link:  http://MVUtravels.eventbrite.com.  Join us for an informational meeting Monday, January 29th, 7:00pm at MVUHS, Swanton, Room A-37 (cooking classroom). Bring a friend and check out how you can make this trip a reality with our many fundraising options, and save $100 when you sign up ($95 deposit) by Friday, February 2nd!  RSVP to Mrs Machia by Friday, January 26th and be entered in a drawing to win an additional $100!

Semi tickets are on sale in Mrs. Larose’s office during all lunch periods from now through February 1st. Cost is $15.00.  Food and drinks will be provided.  

If you are bringing a guest who is not an MVU student, you must fill out a “guest contract” and return it to Mrs. Larose no later than Wednesday, January 31st.  The contracts can be picked up in Mrs. Larose’s office.  

Vermont is participating in GirlsGoCyberStart!  Audience: Teachers, Club Coordinators, IT Professionals, Principals. GirlsGoCyberStart is a forward-thinking skills program designed to supply specialist cyber security education to high school girls across the US. Using a suite of online challenges, tools, and games that aim to inspire the next generation of cyber security professionals while identifying the best and most talented young girls in America. No prior experience with IT or security is needed. Prizes for the top girls will be awarded and cash awards for schools with the most participants. Registration is open from Jan. 29-Feb 16. The game will be played Feb 20-25. For more information or to register visit https://www.girlsgocyberstart.com/. Contact: Jessica Stolz at Jessica.Stolz@Vermont.Gov.

Are you interested in math and competing for MVU against area schools?  The math league team is looking for more recruits.  Practice is on Tuesday and Friday at 2:45.   Please see Mr. MacCormick for details.

Any student in grades 9-12 interested in attending a career panel on February 7 at Community College of Vermont is encouraged to sign up with Mrs. Hartman in F7 by Friday, January 26.  There are four panels to choose from:  Health Care, Human Services and Education, Skilled Trades including Renewable Energy  and Manufacturing/Engineering.  

The Franklin Northwest SU Superintendent’s search will be concluding on February 7th. On Wednesday February 7^th, there will be an opportunity for the community to Meet and Greet, and ask questions of all Superintendent’s finalist/s that the search committee moves forward. Your input is valued by the Franklin Northwest Supervisory Union School Board so please try to attend from 4:15-5:15 PM at Missisquoi Valley Union School Library and Room A 32.  We look forward to hearing your questions and receiving your input so please:  SAVE THE DATE – FEBRUARY 7^TH, 2018 at 4:15 PM.