Updates from U-32
November 22, 2024
Leadership Team Update
Dear U-32 Students, Families, and Caregivers,
As we go into a week long break, we are reminded how grateful we are for the trust you put in us to care for and create our U-32 community together.
Today, our middle school students watched Inside Out 2 as a part of our last day before our week-long break. While, undoubtedly an enjoyable movie, it is considered a great film to show middle school students because it provides a relatable and accessible way to discuss complex emotions like anxiety, particularly during the turbulent teenage years, allowing them to understand and process their own feelings while learning that it's normal to experience a range of emotions, even negative ones. Most importantly, the movie characters remind us of the value of emotional regulation strategies and the importance of embracing all emotions for healthy personal growth. This is work that we have been doing with our middle school learners all year. After the film viewing, members of the U-32 counseling department facilitated discussion groups to allow students to draw connections between the movie characters and their own lives. A special thanks to Jade Walker and Cairsten Keese for putting together this educational but fun way to end the month of November.
The work of constructing a budget that reflects the possibilities and potential for us to sustain our educational goals is also fraught with complex emotions. As we continue to work towards a goal of sustainability, we hope to return often to a practice of gratitude. Thank you for sharing your learning journey with us.
Best,
Becca, Amy, Cat, JB, and Lisa
U-32 Leadership Team
Winooski Valley Music Festival Concert - Tonight! (11/22)
Coffee and Conversation with the Superintendent
Congrats to U-32/CVCC students for being Outstanding Students of Quarter 1!
Congratulations to the U-32 students attending Central Vermont Career Center on being an Outstanding Student of Quarter 1!
This month, recipients who were nominated by their instructor exemplified Respect.
Congratulations to the following students:
Sam Tucker - Automotive Technology
Xavier McCaffrey - Automotive Technology
Karsten Relation - Cosmetology I
Isaac Flibotte - Culinary Arts
Carlo Concessi - Electrical
Sawyer West - Electrical
Cash Bador - Exploratory Technology
Adri Moon - Medical Professions
Liam Hayes - Co-Op
If you are interested in applying to the Central Vermont Career Center for the 2025-2026 school year, the application window opens on November 21st. Students can apply here. Current CVCC students need to reapply each year.
Central Vermont Career Center is also hosting an Open House on November 21st from 5:30pm-7:30pm which includes a College and Post HS Planning Fair. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The deadline for applying in "round 1" is December 18th.
Application process:
1. Apply (current CVCC students need to reapply each year)
2. Attend the Shadow Day (date TBD 2025)
3. Attend the Program Preview Day (date TBD 2025)
4. Decisions for Round 1 will be released in late March 2025.
If students need assistance with the application, please make an appointment with your U-32 School Counselor. And be sure to watch your emails in the new year for additional information about Shadow & Program Preview days.
News from the Student Services Office
STUDENT/PARENT Resources
IC PLP courses- all students have a course called PLP in the AS (After School) slot in their IC schedule. There is a lot of info so we hope you will check it out.
Naviance - Remember to frequent Naviance as this site helps U-32 students explore post high school planning options, build a resume, manage timelines and deadlines for making decisions about colleges and careers. This is also where all of the scholarship opportunities are housed. Each student will work with his/her TA and school counselor in Naviance to create his/her Personalized Learning Plans (PLPs).
If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it yourself. If you have misplaced your registration code, please notify Student Services.
IMPORTANT GRADING INFORMATION
Report Card Dates for 2024-2025
Semester 1
Quarter 2 HS/MS Report Cards - Available Thursday, January 30, 2025
Semester 2
Quarter 3 HS/MS Progress Report - Available Monday, April 7, 2025
Quarter 4 HS/MS Report Cards - Available TBA mailed pending snow days
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DUAL ENROLLMENT: Vermont high school juniors and seniors can take one FREE college class during their junior and senior year. Dual enrollment gives students the opportunity to experience college while still in high school, and they can earn credit toward a college degree (saving hundreds of dollars in tuition fees).
Learn more about dual enrollment at http://www.vtdualenrollment.org/
To create an account and apply for a dual enrollment voucher, go to:
https://dualenrollment.vermont.gov/vtde
Community College of Vermont (CCV) Spring Schedule
Community College of Vermont (CCV) Summer Schedule
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Not All Colleges and Universities Require SATs/ACTs
Not all admissions processes are created equal. One major point of difference among colleges these days is how admissions officers consider your SAT scores. More schools are de-emphasizing SAT scores as part of your application with “test optional” and “test flexible” policies. One college has even eliminated SAT scores completely!
There are now over 800 accredited, bachelor-degree granting institutions that have changed their approach to standardized test scores. (Keep in mind that the majority of colleges, especially the more prestigious schools, do still require and strongly consider your SAT scores.) Let’s take a look at the different policies and which schools no longer require applicants to submit their scores for admission. Go to www.fairtest.org for more info
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Looking for an alternative to college?
VSAC is a fantastic resource for college and non college bound students www.vsac.org
VT DOL Apprenticeship Site - This Web site features detailed information on Vermont Registered Apprenticeships, employer-sponsored training programs that offer both supervised work experience and related instruction.
https://labor.vermont.gov/workforce-development/job-training-education-and-apprenticeship/apprenticeship or https://www.apprenticeship.gov/
Community Forums with the Superintendent
Bolton Ski and Ride - January 2025!
Scholarship Opportunities!
The U-32 Student Services Office strongly urges all students and parents to frequent the scholarship section on the Naviance Family Connection site. Scholarships are updated weekly.
The scholarships below are accepting applications between October 29th, 2024, and May 31st, 2025. For more details about each scholarship and the eligibility requirements, read the details below carefully.
$2,500 (125 Awards)
Path to Pro Scholarship Program
Deadline: December 31, 2024
$5,000 (31 Awards)
Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: January 15, 2025
$2,000 (3 Awards)
Deadline: February 15, 2025
$500 (3 Awards)
Science Without Borders Scholarship Challenge
Deadline: March 3, 2025
$25,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: December 1, 2024
$50,000 (1 Award)
Deadline: December 31, 2024
$3,500 (1 Award)
College Mix Christian College Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2025
$2,000 (12 Awards)
Deadline: November 30, 2024
$1,000 (50 Awards)
ScholarshipOwl No Essay Scholarship
Deadline: November 29, 2024
STEM Enhancement in Earth Science (SEES) Internship Opportunity
NASA and The University of Texas at Austin Center for Space Research Summer Intern Program is a nationally competitive STEM experience for high school students. Interns will learn how to interpret NASA satellite data while working with scientists and engineers in their chosen area of work, including astronomy, remote sensing, and space geodetic techniques to help understand Earth systems, natural hazards and climate science.
Summer internships are offered to motivated high school students who have an interest in pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics careers. The interns will work beside NASA subject matter experts analyzing and visualizing data. This content knowledge, coupled with hands-on experiences, allows the intern to gain experience in authentic NASA research through field investigation and data analysis.
Interns are selected on the basis of their academic records, written application that includes answers to essay questions, introduction video, recommendation form, and interest in STEM. The deadline for submitting your application for the summer 2025 internship program is February 22, 2025.
- Apply Online at: https://spacegrant.net/apps/sees
- Sign up to receive notification for SEES application window and deadlines. Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3DeRMwL
College Calendar and Checklist for Seniors
November
Meet with college representatives virtually.
Check with your teachers, coaches, and/or TA to ensure that letters of recommendation are sent on time.
Mail applications for colleges with “rolling” deadlines as soon as possible.
Keep polishing your essay.
Continue to attend meetings with college representations.
Check in with your counselor.
Remember; Colleges take senior grades seriously.
December
Put the finishing touches on your essay. Be sure to proofread!
Try to wrap up applications before winter break. Photocopy all application materials before sending them in.
Send standardized test scores to your colleges. It can be done electronically at collegeboard.com or by phone at 800-SAT-SCORE.
Early Decision and Early Action letters start arriving this month. Check with individual schools to confirm dates. Good luck!
Regular applicants: call admissions offices to set up interviews if needed.
Complete CSS Profile if you haven’t already done so
Check in with your Counselor.
- ACT information
- January 17: Start of Quarter 3.
- Students admitted by Early Decision must withdraw applications to other schools. Deferred students should consider sending in additional letters of recommendation and other supplementary materials.
- Talk to friends home from college on break.
- Where possible, set up interviews with admissions officers or alumni interviewers.
- Check in with your Counselor.
Yearbook Info!
Purchase your yearbook early! You can customize it!
Seniors and their families! See THIS important information about senior quotes, farewells, younger photos and family dedication ads.
If you purchase your yearbook before October 31, 2024: your yearbook will be $35.00 and icons are FREE. If you purchase your yearbook between October 31, 2024 and December 31, 2024 your yearbook will be $35.00 before customizing. If you purchase your yearbook after December 31, 2024, your yearbook will be $40.00.
Here is the link to purchase your yearbook!
You can also purchase your yearbook from Sara Wolf in the technology office. Please bring cash or check made payable to U-32.
Yearbooks will be distributed in June.
If you have any questions please email yearbook@u32.org or call Sara Wolf at 802-229-0321 ext. 5107.
