SHS Announcements: Announcements, Tuesday, October 18, 2016

STOWE HIGH SCHOOL

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

teacher on duty – Tegan Garon

ANNOUNCEMENTS: to be read in 1^st period classes

Guidance Announcements

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:

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

Saint Joseph's College Maine – Tuesday, November 1^stat 8:30am

Castleton University – Wednesday, October 2^ndat 11:30am

University of Maine Farmington – Tuesday, October 2^ndat 12:15pm

Hartwick College – Tuesday, November 2^nd at 1:30pm

Champlain College – Tuesday, November 8^th at 12:30pm

Vermont Technical College – Wednesday, October 9^th at 8:00am

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

· Early release for all students will take place TOMORROW, 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.

· Informational Alpine Ski Team meeting for parents & athletes will take place on Monday, October 24^th at 5:30pm in the cafeteria. If you are at all interested in joining the team, please attend this meeting.

· 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 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:

· 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:

Early Release for all students will take place TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 19^th at 11:45.
End of 1^st Quarter is TOMORROW, 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 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 18 – Field Hockey vs. Mississquoi; V 4:00 JV 5:15 – Senior Day

Cross Country @ Peoples Academy; 4:30, bus leave 2;40

OCT 19 – Girls' Soccer vs. Harwood; 4:00

OCT 20 – Boys' Soccer @ Lyndon; 4:00, bus leave 1:30

Field Hockey @ Spaulding; JV 5:30, V 7:00, bus leave 4:00 HS

OCT 21 – Boys' Soccer @ GMVS; 4:00, bus leave 2:25 ES

OCT 22 – Cross Country @ Lamoille NVAC Championship; 10:30

Girls' Soccer @ Lyndon; 10:00, bus leave 7:45

NOV 5 – Cross Country @ Thetford State Championship

NOV 12 – Cross Country @ New England's