On the Horizon

Dear Commodore Community,

We finally had some sunshine this weekend. It also looks like it is going to carry into next week. This time of year can be hard when it is cold and grey. If any students are looking for extra support remember that you can always visit On Deck and then can help get you to a support system. You also have your wonderful school counselors to reach out to. It is a new semester and students seem to be doing well. If you are struggling in your classes you can always reach out to the teachers and then follow up with school counselors if you need extra support. If any students are looking to help support and make change in our high school remember that the Commodore Committee is meeting on Thursdays during Block 6 Compass. If you want to come to learn more you do not have to make a full time commitment. If that time does not work for you and you are interested in the work reach out to Jody Chamberlin and let her know.

Paper copies of semester 1 reports were given to students during Morning Meeting on Friday. Please be on the lookout for a hard copy of Semester 1 reports. Students who earned below a 2.6 in any courses have had letters mailed home this week. Thanks for your support with this communication. As always, feel free to reach out to your school counselor if you have any questions or concerns.

Some events that are coming up in the next few weeks are:

• 2/5: JVB Boys Basketball Home vs. Burlington, 5:30pm.
• 2/6: JV & Varsity Boys Basketball Home vs. Middlebury, 5:30/7pm.
• 2/7: Early Release Day - Basketball Tournament during extended Morning Meeting
  
• 2/7: JV & Varsity Girls Basketball Home vs. Middlebury, 5:30/7pm.
• 2/8: JV & Varsity Boys Basketball Home vs. Enosburg, 5:30/7pm.
• 2/9: JV & Varsity Girls Basketball @ Mt. Abe, 5:30/7pm. The bus departs at 4:45pm.
• 2/10: Varsity Cheerleading @ VCCA (Missisquoi), TBD.
• 2/10: Varsity Wrestling @ North/South Duals (Springfield), TBD.
• 2/10: Winter Ball
  
• 2/13: Winter Concert @ 7
• 2/19 - 2/23: February Break
• 2/28 - 2/29: Family Teacher Conferences
• 3/1: No School

Have a great week!

Jody Chamberlin JChamberlin@anwsd.org

Please feel free to attend our board meetings this month.

VT State Indoor Track Meet took place on January 27th at UVM. Boys 4 x 800 relay team took first place, Grey Fearon won first place in the boys 1,000m run, Boys’ team overall took third place!

Boys 4 x 800 relay will go on to compete at the New England Championship Meet in Boston on March 2nd. Go Commodores!

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On Wednesday January 31st Frau Kepes and VUHS hosted their first induction ceremony into the German National Honor Society, Delta Epsilon Phi. The following students were inducted into the GNHS and plan to do many activities this spring. We are excited that we are having more ways to represent students in their learning and their achievements.

Congratulations to:

Ethan Croke

Riley Gagnon

Rachel Gebo

Spencer Gebo

Calvin Gramling

Jansen Hill (not pictured)

Alaina LeBeau

Siobhan Potter

Calder Rakowski

Matilda Seyler

James Spillman

School Counseling Office Upcoming Events:

• Friday, February 9, 24-25 course selection sheets are due in the School Counseling Office

• Tuesday, 2/13 - SSGT Coburn, VT National Guard - in cafeteria blocks 4&5

• Thursday, 2/15 - Vermont State University rep in the cafeteria block 4 with a Q&A session compass 5&6 in the School Counseling Conference Room. Any student interested in what was previously named Vermont Tech, Castleton University or Northern Vermont University is encouraged to attend this session.

2024-2025 Course Registration Information

This link contains all the information regarding course registration for next school year 24-25.

VSAC Scholarship Deadline 2/14/2024

Reminder - VSAC scholarships deadline is fast approaching. Hard copies of the scholarship book are available in the school counseling office. Click here to visit the VSAC site for more information and to apply. Transcripts will be uploaded by the School Counseling Office once the USA application has been submitted. If students or parents have any questions, please contact your school counselor in the School Counseling office. Click here for VSAC Scholarship Instructions. Application deadline: February 14, 2024. To ensure your transcript is uploaded to meet the deadline, you will need to complete the USA application before noon on 2/14.

The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (GIV) - Summer Sessions 2024 - Apply Now:

Students currently in grades 9,10,11 can now apply for this year’s summer sessions being offered. Apply for Summer Sessions at GIV 2024

Summer Programs 2024

A list of summer program information that we have received in the School Counseling Office can be found here. And also on the School Counseling Resources Webpage. While we are not endorsing or recommending any one program, we wanted to make this information available to students and families. Each opportunity is a link to further information online from the sponsoring organization. Parents and/or students are also welcome to visit the School Counseling Office at any time to look at the information we have on file regarding summer programs. Please contact your school counselor if you have any questions.

Job Opportunities For Students

Job opportunities for students are posted on the School Counseling Resources Webpage as well as in Job Opportunities for Students 23-24 document. As opportunities arise, they will be added to this document throughout the year. If you are looking for a job, check one of these two places often. Job opportunities are also posted on the wall right outside the School Counseling Office.

Veterinary Medicine Careers Exploration: A Virtual Workshop for High School Students Interested in Veterinary Medicine

This virtual workshop will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon ET. More information and how to register can be found here.

Boosters - If you're looking for an easy way to raise money for your child's team or club, the Booster Club has a great opportunity for you! If you have any questions, please contact Kirsten De La Cruz (klh@gmavt.net).

CPTG - Commodore Parent Teacher Group Sign up. Let's work together to ensure that our children have access to a stimulating and nurturing educational environment. Your partnership with VUHS Commodore Parent Teacher Group will help shape the minds of future leaders, innovators, and lifelong learners.

Friends of Music - Consider joining the Commodore Friends of Music for our children, our music educators and our community. Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm via the Zoom link. For more information please visit our website https://sites.google.com/view/commodore-friends-of-music/home

Lunch Menu

Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss your child's illness. Jaime Wells at jwells@anwsd.org or 471-2298

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We have put together a new Community Health and Wellness site that can be accessed from the ANWSD website. The site is updated as new info becomes available.

Be sure to check out a game or two :)

Athletic Information- Winter 2023/24

Since we are a small school we are not able to offer every sport. We do have players on the following teams for the winter. Use the link to find out games!

Gymnastics

Hockey

Nordic Skiing

Session III is underway. Check out their newsletter!

Check out the new and updated (January) PAHCC Newsletter!

Title Programs ~ Parent & Family Engagement Information

JumpRope User Guide

JumpRope Parent Portal Walk Through

Do you have a teen who wants to build a kayak or kayak, row, or sail on Lake Champlain? Lake Champlain Maritime Museum has opened registration for their 2024 summer expeditions and all their programs are pay-what-you-can! Trips this year include a kayak expedition to the Canadian border, an 8-day rowing expedition, and an overnight sailing skills camp and trip. Also offered is a build your own kayak program. All the 2024 teen programs are listed on their website at www.lcmm.org/expeditions.

Contact Krissy Navrat if you have any questions: krissy@lcmm.org

If you have a community event, a student opportunity, or any other information that you would like featured in the newsletter please email Jody Chamberlin (JChamberlin@anwsd.org). We need the information and images by Thursday afternoons at 3pm so it can be in the Friday Newsletter.

Email: JChamberlin@anwsd.org
Website: https://vumhs.org/
Location: 50 Monkton Road, Vergennes, VT, USA
Phone: (802) 877-2938