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Tuesday, January 27, 2015

Daily Announcements 1/27

Fair Haven Union High School “The Weekday Web” 
PARENTS / GUARDIANS / STUDENTS: Announcements appear every day that school is in session @ 5 a.m.
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Can you find your shovel????
We are CLOSED - stay safe

Announcements to be read on TUESDAY – JANUARY 27, 2015

FYI: Wednesday – 1/28 – is an Early Release Day.
We will begin with T.A. – followed by Periods 1, 2, 3, 4
Bagged Lunch is served to those who ordered Tuesday - 1/27.
Dismissal will be at 11:28 a.m.

Reminder
ALL Students MUST ENTER Through FRONT DOOR!  TY

PLEASE NOTE:  FHUHS is a PEANUT / NUT AWARE FACILITY
Please DO NOT OPEN any Peanut / Nut / Peanut Butter Containing Products
(These can trigger a LIFE THREATENING Allergic Reaction in some People)


IMPORTANT – NEWS FROM GUIDANCE
TODAY – Tuesday starts the New Semester!  Do you have your schedule?
If not – PLEASE go to Guidance!

NOTE: Tuesday 1/27 - Wednesday 1/28 - Thursday 1/29
There will be a change to the bells to allow 1 hour for NWEA Testing
ALL 9TH and 10TH Graders will be testing in their assigned classrooms
(unless they received a pass to an alternative location)
ALL 9th and 10th Graders NEED TO BRING their CHROMEBOOK
And it NEEDS TO BE CHARGED!!!

11th & 12th Graders will go to classes as scheduled – unless they received a pass with an alternative location.

LUNCH DUTY  1/27, 28 (Early Release), 29, 30::                
A. (11:32-11:52) Christensen     B. (11:56-12:15)  Alexander    C: (12:19-12:39) Roach  

HOMEWORK SUCCESS PROGRAM DUTY 1/27, - , 29, 30 (3:10 – 3:50) – Mr. Roach                   

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: http://ift.tt/19EscL3 – 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.  
OMELET REQUESTS:  Must be ordered 
ONE day ahead please.  TY
NOTICE:  CHARGING is NOT ALLOWED at any time!

FRESH PICKS CAFÉ – District Link:  Fresh Picks Site – MENUS (http://ift.tt/1hlMSgH)   
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. 

Tuesday – 1/27Brunch for Lunch:  French Toast, Baked Ham, Roasted Potatoes, Banana 
Wednesday – 1/28: EARLY RELEASE – Bag Lunch Only - Sign up TODAY - PD 1 (as closed Tuesday)

ADS – YEARBOOK / PARENT-GUARDIANS:
ATTENTION Senior Parents / Guardians!  Now is the time to place your order for your Class of 2015 SENIOR AD!
They are due by MONDAY – February 2, 2015.
We have full pages $250, half pages $150 (4x9), quarter pages $90, and business cards $30, still available!
Please contact Mrs. Ransom directly, or send pictures, size, payment, to FHUHS front office, or email instructions to:
Kim Ransom / Business Teacher-Yearbook Advisor / FHUHS / 33 Mechanic Street / Fair Haven, VT 05743 / 802-265-4966 x 267 / kransom@arsu.org

AFTER SCHOOL LIBRARY SERVICES (3-5:30 p.m.) & HOMEWORK SUCCESS PROGRAM: 
For information about After School & Homework Success Program – look here! After School Program Info

BALFOUR REPRESENTATIVE:  The Balfour representative will be here on THURSDAY – 1/29 in the Lobby BEFORE school – to take your class ring orders!  Extra packets are available in the Office.  A $50 deposit is required.  You may also order at: Balfour Company

BAND NEWS:
JAZZ BAND meets on TUESDAY & FRIDAY mornings @ 7:30 a.m..
JAZZ Combo meets on THURSDAY mornings @ 7:30 a.m..

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

BOOK SALES -YEARBOOK That is!
Yearbooks will now be sold
ONLY Friday Mornings and Friday – all lunch periods.
Yearbooks - $50 – only a $25 deposit required to reserve your copy.
3 ways to pay: (1) go to www.smart-pay.com / (2) order forms in Office or w/Mrs. Ransom
(3) call 1-800-853-1337 to pay with credit / debit card
BALANCE DUE – 6/1/2015
SENIORS - ONLY 64 Yearbooks left!  Please order from Mrs. Ransom
FULL COLOR $50 / Deposit of $25

CHROMEBOOK NEWS:  Learn more here:  http://bit.ly/fhu1to1
NOTE: CHARGE battery EVERY EVENING – be READY for Class! 

CLUB LISTINGS:
ART CLUB:  Meets every WEDNESDAY after school in the Art Room. 
GAMING CLUB:  Meeting days TBA
POETRY OUT LOUD:  Poetry Out Loud will meet on Mondays @ 3:15 p.m. in Room 120.
SCHOLARS BOWL:  TBA   

GUIDANCE CORNER:    
FHUHS Guidance Department  The Website is updated regularly!  Please visit soon!


LIBRARY CORNER: 
FHU Card Catalog: http://ift.tt/1hlMTRG
For information about the Homework Success Program, please follow this link: http://ift.tt/1hlMTRJ

ebooks & audiobooks!
Now available on LIBRARY Homepage
Scroll down to Follett Shelf for a list of our ebooks and audiobooks 
(there are over 100!)

Your username is your school email and your password is slaters.
Books can be accessed from school or remote locations – anywhere the Internet is available.
Includes such popular titles as The Fault in Our Stars, The Best of Me, and 13 Little Blue Envelopes.
See the display case in the Library for a partial listing of titles (from remote locations – go to fhuhs.org, then Departments, then Library.  Scroll down to Follett Shelf). 

NIGHT OF THE ELEPHANT IV:  WEDNESDAY 2/11 @ 6:30 p.m. / SNOW DATE: THURSDAY 2/12 @ 6:30 p.m.
Calling ANY & ALL performers to be a part of the 4th ANNUAL FHUHS Night of the Elephant Talent Show!
This is a wonderful opportunity to get out and perform for the community and we welcome any talent, age or group who want to be a part of this AWESOME show, and maybe even earn a chance to win some cool prizes! 
Anyone who wishes to perform MUST AUDITION & fill out an Audition Form – which is available on our FACEBOOK page, or w/Peter Roach at FHUHS.  We are also accepting auditions via video (auditions due 2/5) for those who can’t make the audition dates!
FORMS DUE Thursday 2/5Audition Days 2/3, 2/4, 2/5 – Slots from 3 – 6 p.m.
Audition forms – and all questions can be sent to: proach@arsu.org 

NURSE NOTES:   Check out the Nurse Office page here:  Nurse's Office

NWEA Testing Schedule
(Changed due to NO SCHOOL Tuesday)
Wednesday - 1/28:
TA                 8:24 - 8:41
Period 1         8:45 - 9:07
PERIOD 2     9:11 - 10:11 (Testing - MATH)
Period 3        10:15 - 10:41 (Sophomores to Band Room for STC Presentation)
Period 4        10:45 - 11:28 (Students taking lunch will be called to the cafeteria @ 11:15)

Thursday - 1/29:
PERIOD 1      8:24 - 9:28 (Testing - LANGUAGE)
Period 2        9:32 - 9:56
PERIOD 3     10:00 - 11:00 (Testing - READING)
Period 4       11:04 - 11:28

SCHOLARS BOWL - ST VALENTINE’S RAFFLE:
The Scholars Bowl team will be conducting a St. Valentine’s Day Raffle to support our efforts to go to Atlanta, GA for a Scholars Bowl Tournament.  We are currently seeking donations for the raffle.  Donations will be collected up to Thursday – January 29, 2015, and may be left in the FHUHS Office.  TY for your support.
The raffle itself will be held on FEBRUARY 12.


SLATE PIT – OUR SCHOOL STORE:
CHEER HAWAII FUNDRAISER: Spirit Bows and Bead Sale!  At all home games.  Please help support MOLLIE (Coltey) & SOPHIA (Rampone) trip – Summer 2015!

SLATE VALLEY COMMUNITY CHORUS INVITE:
The newly forming Community Chorus will feature singers from high school age – and up!  There is no need to audition – only a desire to sing and perform!  Rehearsal locations will be determined at the first rehearsal. 
If you have questions – or would like to confirm that you will be joining – feel free to contact Mr. Wilkin at 802-265-4966 x 254 or SVCommunityChorus@gmail.com.   

STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER NEWS CAST:
Live every WEDNESDAY @ 11:40 a.m.   Here is the link to the live feed: Stafford Technical Center Live Feed

STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER ROADSHOW:
FYI – The STC Roadshow will be held here on WEDNESDAY – 1/28.  This is a scheduled ½ day.  More information to follow! 

SPORTS CORNER:
Weekly Sports Schedules can be seen here:  http://ift.tt/XmQolD
UP TO THE MINUTE CHANGES will be listed here:  http://ift.tt/1hlMTRN
NOTE: These listings are subject to change without notice – please check the “Up To The Minute Changes” above, or contact Pierre Cotton - Activities Coordinator at: pcotton@arsu.org  
Sports are subject to change due to weather at any time after this listing has gone to print.  
Castleton Honors Music Festival & Coaches For Cancer

Tuesday – 1/27:
INDOOR TRACK Practice / 3:15 – 4:45 p.m. / FHUHS Gym
WRESTLING Practice / 3:15 – 5:30 p.m. / Cafeteria
CHEER Practice / 4:45 – 6 p.m. / FHUHS Gym
postponed JV & VARSITY Girls BB @ Burr & Burton (AWAY) / Depart 4:15 p.m. / JV 5:30 – VARSITY 7 p.m. RESCHEDULED for 1/28 - bus leaving at 3:45 p.m.  
postponed JV & VARSITY Boys BB @ Springfield (AWAY) / Depart 3 p.m. / JV 5:30 – VARSITY 7 p.m.  RESCHEDULED for 1/28 - bus leaving at 3:45 p.m.



WHITE HOUSE CALLS ON WeVIDEO STUDENT FILMMAKERS:
The 2nd White House Student Film Festival is accepting submissions from U.S. student filmmakers in grades K-12!
Interested?  Read more here! WeVideo Contest Info Grades K-12

YEARBOOK PICTURES REQUEST:
Want to see YOUR PICTURES in this year’s Yearbook????!  Just upload your pictures to:
Balfour YEARBOOK Pictures Request Form  Project #-523766 Password – yearbook 15


FACULTY / STAFF:
CHEER HAWAII BASKET RAFFLE:
Saturday – February 28 – a basket raffle is being planned to help Mollie Coltey & Sophia Rampone attend the prestigious CheerHawaii USA Invitational!  This is held at the University of Hawaii campus, in Honolulu, HI from 6/24 – 7/2/2015
If you would be willing to donate a basket to help the girls with this fundraiser – they would be so grateful. 
Baskets can be given to Tina Rampone, Tammy Coltey, or Kim Ransom.  THANK YOU!

 VEHI 2015 PATH ADVENTURE:
 The 10-week adventure began on MONDAY – January 26, 2015!!!!