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Friday, September 5, 2014

Daily Announcements 9/5

Fair Haven Union High School  “The Weekday Web” 
PARENTS / GUARDIANS / STUDENTS: Announcements appear every day that school is in session @ 5 a.m.
Why not add to Your FAVORITES! 

 Announcements to be read on FRIDAY – September 5, 2014

Reminder
ALL Students MUST ENTER Through FRONT DOOR!  TY

LUNCH DUTY  9/2 3, 4, 5:                
A. (11:32-11:52)  Tully    B. (11:56-12:15)  Renfrow          C: (12:19-12:39)  Hier

HOMEWORK SUCCESS PROGRAM DUTY 9/3, 4, 5 (3:10 – 3:50) – Mrs. Himes / Mrs. Keifer               

BREAKFAST / LUNCH:   REMEMBER to Deposit Money in your BREAKFAST / LUNCH  Account – TY  
 NOTE: Parents / Guardians will have 2 methods to fund their student’s account:    
1)  Go to: www.MySchoolBucks.com – You may set up an online account  using a Credit / Debit card to make deposits into your student’s account. 
2)You may send a check with your student made payable to the Fair Haven School Lunch Program.   
Please include the student’s name in the Memo line.  Cash will also be accepted, however this does slow the lines.  

NOTICE:  CHARGING is NOT ALLOWED at any time!

FRESH PICKS CAFÉ – District Link:  Fresh Picks Site – MENUS (http://www.freshpickscafe.com/vermontschool/FairHaven-9.htm)   
We are constantly adding new information to our Website!  Please take time to learn about our Food Service Program and access up to the minute information.  TY for visiting. 

Friday – 9/5New World ‘Za:  Whole Wheat Flat Bread Pizza, Fresh Garden Salad, Fresh Fruit 
Monday – 9/8:  It’s a Melt:  Turkey, Tomato & Bacon Melt, Fresh Cut Potato Wedges, Garden Salad, Cinnamon Apple Slices

ADD / DROP End Date:
Please note that the END date for Adding / Dropping classes is the END OF THE DAY – THURSDAY – 9/11.

AFTER SCHOOL LIBRARY SERVICES (3-5:30 p.m.) & HOMEWORK SUCCESS PROGRAM: 
For information about the Homework Success Program, please follow this link: https://sites.google.com/a/arsu.org/fhuhs-library/after-school-s 

BAND NEWS:
JAZZ BAND meets on FRIDAY mornings @ 7:30 a.m..

CHROMEBOOK NEWS:
All FHUHS students (Grades 9 – 12) will receive a Chromebook – starting the 2014 – 2015 School Year!
Learn more here:  http://bit.ly/fhu1to1
NOTE:  (1) Parents / Guardians must have attended a 1:1 meeting or watched the info video ONLINE and completed the Digital Attendance form. 
 (2) Signed Acceptable Use Policy Form must be returned before Chromebook can be assigned!
Distribution Started WEDNESDAY – 9/3!

GUIDANCE CORNER:    
* [Guidance website] https://sites.google.com/a/arsu.org/guidance/ The Website is updated regularly!  Please visit soon!   
NOTE: There is a new link on the Guidance page to the COMMON APP website!  This page also has helpful information on applying, essay writing, and a blog for up to date questions.  Look for the COMMON APP page!   

COLLEGE VISITS:  JUNIORS / SENIORS – please sign up in the Guidance Office if you are interested in attending.  TY 
9/8 – Monday – 9:30 a.m. / University of New Haven
9/8 – Monday – 10 a.m. / Norwich University
9/8 – Monday – 1 p.m. – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
9/9 – Tuesday – 11 a.m. – Becker College
9/9 – Tuesday – 1 p.m. – University of Albany
9/9 – Tuesday – 1:30 p.m. – Hartwick College 

LIBRARY CORNER: 
For information about the Homework Success Program, please follow this link: https://sites.google.com/a/arsu.org/fhuhs-library/after-school-s

LITERACY DAY “Dress Up” – 9/8:
Faculty, Staff, Students: The English and Foreign Language Departments encourage you to dress up as your FAVORITE LITERARY CHARACTER and/or AUTHOR in honor of Literacy Day – September 8

NURSE NOTES:   Check out the Nurse Office page here: (https://sites.google.com/a/arsu.org/nurse-office/
HYDRATE:  Please help yourself to a water bottle and enjoy the fresh, filtered water!  Ice also available in the Cafeteria!

SCHOOL PICTURES:

Taken TODAY - FRIDAY – 9/5SMILE

Note:  ALL FACULTY / STAFF / STUDENTS must have this done for the school records (your “photo” ID). 
You do not need to purchase a picture package.  Picture taking location to be announced. 
You can order online before Picture Day at:  mylifetouch.com.  Picture Day ID: VJ594159Q0

SENIOR DEADLINES – IMPORTANT!
SENIOR PICTURES: October 31, 2014 / SENIOR PAGE FORM:  October 31, 2014
SUPERLATIVES:  November 13, 2014 /  BABY PICTURES: November 14, 2014
PARENT – GUARDIAN ADS DUE: September 2 – February 15

SENIORS!  HELP DESIGN YOUR YEARBOOK COVER!
Help design YOUR Yearbook cover and WIN a FREE YEARBOOK!!!  Express your talents by helping us design our 2014-2015 Yearbook.  Draw your design on an 8 x 10 white sheet of paper and hand in to Mrs. Ransom by October 31st!!!

SPORTS CORNER: 
Weekly Sports Schedules can be seen here:  https://sites.google.com/a/arsu.org/fhuhs-sports/calendar
 
>UP TO THE MINUTE CHANGES will be listed here:  http://47233.digitalsports.com/
NOTE: These listings are subject to change without notice – please check the “Up To The Minute Changes” above, or contact Len Doucette-Activities Coordinator at: ldoucette@arsu.org
Sports are subject to change due to weather at any time after this listing has gone to print.   
Friday – 9/5:
VARSITY FOOTBALL vs Rice (HOME) / 7 p.m. 

Saturday – 9/6:
VARSITY FIELD HOCKEY @ Springfield (AWAY) /  Leave 7:30 a.m. / Game 10 a.m.
JV FIELD HOCKEY @ Springfield (AWAY) / Leave 7:30 a.m. / Game 11:15 a.m.
BOYS VARSITY SOCCER vs Bellows Falls (HOME) / Game 11 a.m.

STUDENT VIDEO CONTEST: 
“My School Builds Character” is a video contest for VT high school students – to create 4 minute videos about what their school does to build character.  Winners will be showcased at the Rowland Conference this Fall.  Questions?  See Mrs. Kiefer.  www.theRowlandFoundation.org    (Flyer)  

SLATE PIT NEWS:  New SLATER wear! 
V-Neck PINK Shirts $13 / Slater Shorts B & G $7 / Baseball Hats $13 / Sweatpants $20 / Hoodies $25
Sleeveless Slater Nation T-shirts $6 / Slater Nation Backpacks $6

YEARBOOK PICTURES REQUEST:
Want to see YOUR PICTURES in this year’s Yearbook????!  Just upload your pictures to: http://images.balfour.com 
Project #-523766  Password – yearbook 15

YEARBOOK SALES:
ONE WEEK ONLY!!!!  From Monday / September 29 – Monday / October 6.  Total due at time purchase $40 (savings of $35!)  Sales to take place each morning in the Lobby and during A, B, C lunches.  Any questions – please contact Mrs. Ransom or Michaela Eckler – Editor.