On the Horizon

Dear Commodore Community,

We have an early release this Wednesday. We will start the morning out with an a high school assembly run by students recognizing many things that students do in and out of school. I am excited to see the whole high school together.

The first games of the season are this week and the audition packets were just put together at the end of last week for the spring musical. We have an international trip meeting for the EF 2025 trip this Wednesday. I love the hustle and bustle of the school year. Hopefully we will see each other in one of the upcoming weeks activities.

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

• 12/5: JV & Varsity Girls Basketball Scrimmage @ SBHS, 6pm. The bus departs at 4:30pm and JV & Varsity Boys Basketball Scrimmage Home vs. U-32, 5:30/7pm.
• 12/6: Early Release: Students done at 11:30 (Bagged lunch- pick up in lobby)
• 12/6: JV & Varsity Boys Basketball @ Danville, 5:30/7pm. The bus departs at 3:15pm, JV & Varsity Girls Basketball @ BFA Fairfax, 5:30/7pm. The bus departs at 4:00pm.
• 12/6: 2025 EF Trip Meeting at 5:30 in the library
• 12/9: Varsity Wrestling @ NAC Tournament, 10:00am. The bus departs at 5:30am and JV Wrestling @ Otter Valley, 10:00am. The bus departs at 8:00am.
• 12/11: All 10th graders attend PAHCC
  
• Winter Break Begins 12/22

Have a great week Commodores!

Jody Chamberlin JChamberlin@anwsd.org

There are no direct messages this week .

Congrats to Calvin Gramling for the Addison Independent Student of the Week!

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The Class of 2024 have their final total for the Walk-A-Thon. They raised $5,275.25 for the Derek Benoit Scholarship.

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It’s time to order your 2023-2024 yearbook!

The cost of the high school yearbook (grades 9-12) is $55. Order Link

A middle school yearbook (grades 7-8) costs $25. Order Link

Last year we sold out of yearbooks completely! Please preorder yours to ensure you get one.

If you are not able to order online you can order by emailing Melissa Muzzy (MMuzzy@anwsd.org) and send in a check made out to ANWSD. Checks can be left in the main office or brought directly to Melissa Muzzy. Please make sure you include in a note or in an email the following information:

Your Name

Student Name

Email Address

You will then get added to the list for the orders and she will email you when it has all been entered.

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Green Team is holding a bottle drive for fundraising for a couple of projects throughout the year. Please ask anybody you know who has bottles and cans to save them and donate them to the Green Team. The drop-off date is Tuesday, December 12 at the High school, stay tuned for more details which will come later.

Thanks! 2023-2024 Green Team Members

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This year NHS is doing a toy and winter gear drive. All toys collected will go to FCS. VES has requested hats, waterproof mittens and winter coats. If you would like to contribute to this community service project please bring in your items prior to Wed. Dec 6th.

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School Counseling Office Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday, 12/5, Saint Michael’s College (Colchester, VT) rep in the cafeteria block 4 with a Q&A session compass 5&6 in the School Counseling Conference Room. Any student interested in attending St. Mike’s is encouraged to attend this session. This is the reschedule date from 11/15.

• Monday, 12/11, 10th grade visit to Patricia Hannaford Career Center (PHCC) 12:05 - 2:40 pm

10th grade visit to Patricia Hannaford Career Center (PHCC):

Brenda Logee, School Counselor at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center (PAHCC), met with our 10th grade class in November to discuss the many options available at PAHCC. Following this presentation, students signed up to observe two programs in the areas of Agriculture, Arts and Humanities, Business and Services, or Technology for their visit to PAHCC on Monday, December 11, 2023 from 12:05 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.

This visit will take place so that all 10th graders are aware of the college and career preparation opportunities that are available to them at PAHCC for 11th and 12th grades. This trip is also an exploration time to learn about other flexible pathways offered in 11th and 12th grades for students at Vergennes High School. We will leave on Monday, December 11th at 12:05 p.m. (after lunch and during Block 6) and return about 2:40 p.m. to go to the end of Block 8. If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s school counselor.

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

Information is now available regarding this year’s summer sessions being offered. If you are interested in attending, check out the information so you are ready to apply when applications become available in January! Summer Sessions at GIV 2024

VSAC Scholarships for Vermonters:

VSAC scholarships are now available for application. If a senior didn’t receive a book yet, 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.

Reminder for Seniors - Available Scholarships:

Seniors are encouraged to check the linked document, Scholarships Currently Available for Application, often. This document is updated on a regular basis and scholarships are starting to come in more often from now through spring.

FAFSA and FSA ID Help from Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC): Seniors and Families - VSAC is offering 30-minute appointments through January 2024 with virtual and in-person options available. Visit our Calendly page to sign up for a meeting. FAFSA filing appointments will be offered after the FAFSA becomes available later this year. For more information, visit the VSAC calendar of events in December. In the meantime, see these VSAC infographic flyers for information regarding the new FAFSA form: Focus on FAFSA , Focus on FAFSA with VSAC Questions? Call our toll-free helpline at 833-802-8722 (Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm).

Use these links for instructions on how to create your FSA ID and how to create a MyVSAC Account:

How to create an FSA ID

How to create a MyVSAC Account

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 - Make sure you check the date for the new Harvest Meal!

TIPS FOR KEEPING HEALTHY

-Keep up to date on all vaccinations

-Washing hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds

-Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing-preferably into the inside of the elbow or with a tissue followed by hand washing

-Avoiding sharing drinks, water bottles, utensils and phones

-Avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth

-Stay home when you are sick

-Get the recommended 8-10 hours of sleep a night

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.

Sports have started!! Be sure to check out a game or two :)

Athletic Information- Winter 2023/24

Sign up with this link: Session TWO Fusion Registration

All sophomores will attend the visit to the PAHCC on Monday, December 11, 2023 from 12:05 p.m. - 2:40 p.m.

Title Programs ~ Parent & Family Engagement Information

JumpRope User Guide

JumpRope Parent Portal Walk Through

What: A Community Event about the Israel/Palestine War

Who: All members of the community

Where: VUMHS Library

When: December 14th from 5:30-7:00

The goal: To create an event that helps people

• get more background information about the conflict
• gain skills to have conversations about the war,
• gain skills to have conversations about instances of hate, bias, and violence that are happening
• to be ok with complex and uncomfortable topics

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