On the Horizon

Dear Commodore Community,

Happy Mother's Day to all of you who raise and support kids. I truly hope that you have had a wonderful day.

On Friday night there were Northern Lights across the state of Vermont (and around the country). This is something that I have always wanted to see and have never had the weather cooperate. It was amazing. It reminded me to take time to appreciate the things we have in front of us. I am looking forward to all the things we have left in the last month of school. I hope to see many of you out and about at all the different activities.

In case you missed the notice last week, the 14th of June is the last student day. It will be a 1/2 day and students will be dismissed at 11:30. We have just over a month left of school and so many experiences left during that time. The final student planned event is the Social Justice Fest on May 24th. This month has been full of student planned events and I have enjoyed all the hard work and enjoyment that I have seen. Ag day was a blast!

Parking at the high school, especially during games and events, has caused a few issues. Please make sure that you are parking in official spots and saving handicap spots for those with handicap permits and licenses. You may use both parking lots on either side of the school to park in during game times.

Thank you so much to everyone who donated time, items, or money to support the Teacher and Staff appreciation week. It was very much appreciated. On Monday the staff was treated to a wonderful breakfast put on by the CPTG, on Tuesday all staff received a new lanyard, on Wednesday they were treated to Breakfast put on by the School Board, on Thursday they received chocolate from the Central Office, on Friday they had a candy bar put on by the CPTG and a notepad and pen from the school administration. We are so appreciative of all that our staff do for our communities students.

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

• May 14th: Varsity Baseball @ Middlebury 4:30
• May 14th: Varsity and JV Girls Lacrosse @ Harwood 4:30/6:00
• May 14th: Varsity Softball @ Middlebury 4:30
• May 15th: 9th Grade Transition Afternoon (8th Block)
  
• May 15th: Track @ Middlebury College 3:30
• May 15th: Varsity and JV Lacrosse @ BFA St Albans 4:30/6:00
• May 16th: Varsity Baseball vs Missisquoi 4:30
• May 16th: Varsity Softball vs Rice 4:30
• May 17th: Varsity and JV Lacrosse @ Colchester 4:30/6:00
• May 18th: Varsity Baseball vs Mt Abe 10:00am
• May 18th: Varsity Softball vs Mt Abe 10:00am
• May 21st: 9th Grade Transition Night
• May 23rd: Choral Pops Concert at 6:30
• May 24th: Social Justice Fest
• May 27th: Memorial Day - Band playing in the parade in Vergennes
• June 7th: Graduation
• June 14th: 1/2 Day - Last Day of School

Thank you for all your support!

Jody Chamberlin JChamberlin@anwsd.org

Every three years, residents of Addison County are encouraged to join the conversation about how to strengthen community health. Currently, multiple local organizations are working together to promote a Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA).

This year’s CHNA survey results will inform a three-year plan that:

• Identifies and prioritizes health needs
• Builds upon existing strengths
• Works on solutions with community partners

Just 10 minutes can help strengthen the health of your community. Take the survey for a chance to win a $50 gift card. https://bit.ly/2024CHNA #vt #health #community #survey

Survey Link to Share: https://bit.ly/2024CHNA

Please see the upcoming May board meetings.

Congratulations to Kimari Collins for the Addison Independent Student of the Week!

The VUHS FFA chapter put on our annual Ag Day celebration on Friday. Festivities included tractors, calves, pigs, chickens, and goats, as well as hay rides, monument farms chocolate milk, and lawn games. It was a fun experience and a great way to enjoy a Friday!

Last week was staff appreciation week! We want to send a thank you to the Commodore Parent Teacher Group for their efforts to show our staff how much they are appreciated.

School Counseling Office Upcoming Events:

• Monday, May 13th, AP Calculus Exam, Room B4, 8am - 12 noon

• Thursday, May 16th, SGT Pelno, US Army & Reserves - in cafeteria blocks 4&5

• Friday, May 17th, AP Physics Exam, Room B4, 8am - 12 noon

• Wednesday, May 22nd, Late AP Psychology Exam, Room B4, 8am - 12 noon

• Wednesday, May 22nd, Late AP Literature Exam, School Counseling Office, 12 noon - 4pm

• Tuesday, May 28th, SGT Downer, US Marines - in cafeteria blocks 4&5

• Wednesday, May 29th, WyoTech rep in the cafeteria blocks 4&5 with a Q&A session compass 6 in the School Counseling Conference Room.

Drive for Excellence - Juniors & Seniors - A Chance to Win a New Car or a $1,000 Scholarship

Qualifying students (current Juniors and Seniors who are at least 16 years on or before 7/20/24) have the chance to win a new car or one of three $1,000 scholarships. Important information and instructions regarding this opportunity can be found here.

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. Summer job opportunities are starting to come in including one from Basin Harbor & Goodies Snack Bar for this summer as well as full-time opportunities for graduating seniors.

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.

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

See our Newsletter below! Updated for May!!

VUMHS Feedback form

Are you spring cleaning? Please consider donating to the Health Office. The following items are the most needed:

• Medium sized t shirts
• Socks
• Sweatpants/athletic pants
• Leggings
• Large and XL sweatshirts
• Shorts
• Water bottles

Donations can be dropped off at the Main Office or Health Office. Thank you for considering!

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Porter Medical Center is working with partners in Addison County to find out what you think the most important health needs are in our community. Please take a moment to complete a Community Health Needs Survey if you are over the age of 16 and live in Addison County. You can also enter a drawing for a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards!

CLICK TO TAKE THE SURVEY: https://bit.ly/2024CHNA

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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.

We also have students playing for the following teams:

Mount Abe Boys Lacrosse Varsity and JV

CVU Boys Tennis Varsity

Session IV Registration

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

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Greetings Students, Families and Supporters of Career & Technical Education at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center:

It is our pleasure to invite you all to join us in honor of our students and their accomplishments at our annual PAHCC Celebration of Learning. This is our opportunity to recognize program concentrators, graduating seniors, scholarship awardees, and other award recipients.

Please see important details below:

Date: Wednesday, 5/29/24 (Please note the change of date!)

Location: Middlebury Union High School Auditorium

Time: 7 PM - 8:30 PM

• Students: Please arrive by 6:30 PM

The past few years at PAHCC have been transformative! From a full building remodel, to huge programming successes, we look forward to celebrating all students who have been part of this amazing year!

Sincerely,

PAHCC’s Professional Community

Title Programs ~ Parent & Family Engagement Information

JumpRope User Guide

JumpRope Parent Portal Walk Through

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