SHS Announcements: Announcements, Friday, October 14, 2016

STOWE HIGH SCHOOL

Friday, October 14, 2016

teacher on duty – Don McDowell

ANNOUNCEMENTS: to be read in 1^st period classes

Guidance Announcements

PSAT testing will start at 7:30am TOMORROW, Saturday, October 15^th in the SHS gymnasium. Students who arrive late will not be admitted. Cell phones and food/drink are prohibited. Please bring #2 pencils and a graphing calculator.

Attention Seniors – UVM will waive their application fee for any Vermont students applying through Early Action Program, with the application deadline of November 1^st. (Note UVM uses the online Common Application).

Students in 10^th, 11^th and 12^th grade who are interested in exploring military careers are invited to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) Career Exploration Program exam on November 7^th at GMTCC. If interested or for more information please see Amy McArdle or Charlene.

College visits:

University of Vermont – Friday, October 14^th at 9:45am

St. Lawrence University – Tuesday, October 18^th at 8:00am

Lafayette College – Monday, October 24^th at 11:00am

University of Rochester – Wednesday, October 26^th at 8:00am

Roger Williams University – Tuesday, November 1^st at 8:00am

· SPIRIT WEEK

o Friday, October 14^th (Homecoming) – Raider Day

In order to show support for the students and families of Harwood Union High School and Kimball Union, we ask that freshman to wear YELLOW or BLACK, sophomores wear ORANGE, juniors wear YELLOW and seniors wear BLACK TODAY, Friday, October 14^th. Instead of the colors that where originally planned.

· Homecoming Dance sponsored by Student Leadership will take place TONIGHT, Friday, October 14^th 8:00 – 10:30pm. Doors will be closed at 8:30pm. Tickets $10 student, $15 couple, will be sold at the door.

· Airtober Fest Fly-In at Morrisville Stowe State Airport TOMORROW, Saturday, October 15^th from 10:00am to 3:00pm. There will be food, fun and flying. Look at various planes old and new. Helicopter and Glider rides. Free Young Eagles flights for children ages 8 – 17. Numerous vendors will also be present.

· Music Lessons – Monday, October 17^th – H. Abramsohn period 1, J. Meyer & A. Patching period 5, S. Stafford period 6B, A. Hamilton period 7, W. Cannon, A. Infante & T. Hoekstra period 8.

· Lisa Walker, the assistant Town Clerk of Stowe will be at the HS at noon on Monday, October 17^th to register anyone who will be 18 years old before November 8^th and has not yet registered to vote and wishes to do so. Lisa can also register students from towns other than Stowe. So register if you wish to vote for President this year!

· Jazz Band will take place on Tuesday, October 18^th block 2.

· · Early release for all students will take place on Wednesday, October 19^th. Students will be dismissed at 11:45. Lunch will be available. Students who take the Wolcott bus home can be dropped off between Stowe and Wolcott on RT 100 and 15. Students who go to Wolcott Elementary need to be picked up by 12:15. Progress Committee will have a detailed schedule forthcoming.

· Attention students: Friday Program registration forms and applicable waivers must be signed by a parent and returned with any fees no later than Tuesday, October 25^th.

· The annual 6^th Grade Wreath & Citrus Sale is going on now through October 28^th If you would like to order something, but do not know a 6^th grader, email sarafarley3@gmail.com and we will make sure you are taken care of. Thank you in advance for your support.

· Attention Alpine Ski Team – Stowe Mountain Season Passes are on sale now! Special Deals before Sunday, November 6^th.

· Mr. McDowell and Carolina C. are looking for students that would be potentially interested in a neuroscience club, with UVM undergraduates coming to school weekly to share their knowledge on neuroscience. See Mr. McDowell or Carolina Christ if interested.

· Community Service:

o Green Mountain Athletic Association is hosting the 2016 Middle School Cross Country Championships at Trapps on Saturday, October 29^th. They are looking for volunteer's tasks: Water stops/Aid stations, Course Marshals, Race Day Registration, Finish Line, Traffic/Parking, T shirts and Runner Food Preparation. Hours are 8:00am – noon. Contact Sue Dodge at suedodge11@comcast.net by Saturday, October 22^nd.

o Volunteer's needed for Stowe Parks and Rec. Pumpkin Lobotomy – On Saturday, October 29^th at SES from 1:00 – 3:00pm. Email Emily at eboek@townofstowevermont.org

o Volunteer's needed for Stowe Parks and Rec. Halloween Party on Monday, October 31^st at SES from 4:00 – 6:30pm. Email Emily at eboek@townofstowevermont.org

o Support our local veterans and community members by volunteering at the 3^rd Annual Free Veteran's Day Community Breakfast at Stowe Community Church on Friday, November 11^th. Signup sheet in the high school office.

Old News:

· Optional pickup basketball with Alex Minkoff will take place on Mondays, and Thursdays, at 5:00pm.

· Students can now upload photos from their mobile devices to be put into the yearbook through an app called "Replay It". It is available for free online. Yearbook club is looking for sports pictures, homecoming pictures, spirit week pictures and any candid's you wish to be seen in the yearbook.

· Sports Registration for Winter Sports is now open – go to the NEW website www.stoweschoolsvt.com, at the top of the page click on Our Schools, go to Stowe High, click on School links, then to SHS Athletics, then click on Register for Sports online.

· Cotton Brook Fun Run!! Come check it out. Every Tuesday at 5:20pm runners, joggers, and walkers gather to participate in the Cotton Brook Fun Run. Choose a half mile, 1 mile, 2.2 mile or the ever challenging 5k. It is a great way to improve overall strength and endurance. Meet below the gate in Cotton Brook every

FACULTY:

TODAY, Friday, October 14^th we will have the Annual Pep Rally. We will use a Plan C day with one exception: period 8 will end at 1:30 (8 minutes early) to allow for enough time for the planned events.
EST Meeting will take place on Monday, October 17^th at 2:45 in the Student Support Center.
Early Release for all students will take place on Wednesday, October 19^th at 11:45. Progress Committee will have a detailed schedule forthcoming.
End of 1^st Quarter is Wednesday, October 19^th.
2^nd Quarter begins on Monday, October 24^th.
During the week of October 24^th, SHS will get a visit from teachers and students from Nicaragua! The visitors are part of Planting Hope, the Montpelier-based, non-profit organization which promotes education and cultural exchanges in Nicaragua and Vermont. More information of their visit will follow. Please see Heidi Vietze or Laura Kalp if you have any questions.
1^st Quarter Report Cards will be distributed to students on Friday, October 28^th at 2:25 in TA locations.

MENU:

All entrées served with milk, fruit and veggie bar

OCT 14 – homemade chicken and biscuits, butternut squash

OCT 17 – meatloaf, whole wheat roll, mashed potatoes

OCT 18 – homemade whole wheat pizza, Caesar salad

OCT 19 – chicken tenders, French fries

OCT 24 – Breakfast for Lunch – French toast, home fries

OCT 25 – homemade whole wheat pizza, Caesar salad

OCT 26 – baked ziti, cucumber salad, garlic bread

OCT 27 – beef & bean nachos, cheese sauce, rice, sour cream, black bean salad

OCT 28 – BBQ pork sandwich, whole wheat bun, coleslaw, sweet potato fries

OCT 31 – pasta alfredo w/chicken and vegetables, garlic bread

SPORTS:

OCT 14 – Field Hockey vs. Harwood; V 3:45, JV 5:00

Girls' Soccer vs. Randolph; 4:00

Freshman Boys' Soccer vs. Essex; 4:00

OCT 15 – Cross Country @ Harwood Invite; 12:00