On the Horizon

Dear Commodore Community,

We hope all of you who made it to the Playing Fields and Open House event had a fantastic time. It was so wonderful to see the community enjoying the building and watching an amazing performance.

Thank you so much for the drop-off/pickup/ bus transportation changes. The morning has continued to go really well. The afternoon has been crowded and we have been out there to help direct traffic at the busiest spot. Families, you can continue to help by filling in both lines of the horseshoe and using the entire horseshoe to pick up your scholars.

We have a very busy week ahead. We will start of the week with Fastbridge testing. This test is for Reading and Math. Each test takes up to 30 minutes for students to take. We will take the English test on Monday and the Math test on Wednesday. Every student in grades 7-11 will take the test. If you have more questions about the test do not hesitate to reach out.

Peace One Day is this week on Thursday, September 21st. Peace One Day is an international day. "Peace One Day's objective is to institutionalize Peace Day 21 September and create a more just, inclusive, sustainable, and peaceful world." Full Send has planned an afternoon of speakers and activities. We are so excited to keep this tradition alive at VUMHS.

Homecoming is also this week. The class of 2024 picked the theme of biomes this year and we are so excited to see what the scholars come up with for their floats.

Here is what we are looking for from the community for support:

• Each grade level needs a hay wagon and a driver. You can reach out to me if you are available and I will connect you with the class advisor.
• Pallets for the bonfire. Feel free to drop them off and add them to the bonfire area.
• The Class of 2026 is hosting the Homecoming dance. They are looking for food and drinks, and to help set up between 10:30 and 12:00 on Saturday 9/23, and to help tear down on Sunday, 9/24. To sign up to help, you should fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdX3SBV--NA4Aq39b2_uHHQ_53o4WF4Y6TUaB2brBNdMPuYww/viewform
• If you have questions about the Homecoming Dance and volunteering please reach out to Chris Wyckoff.

We are also excited that the German Exchange will be here for this week!

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

• Early Release Day - 10/4/23
• Indigenous People Day/No School - 10/9/23
• Picture Day - 10/13/23
  

Way to go Commodores! We hope to see you at the parade on Friday or the Homecoming games on Saturday.

Jody Chamberlin JChamberlin@anwsd.org

The Playing Fields and Community Event were amazing. In case you missed it here are some fun pictures to enjoy.

School Counseling Office Upcoming Events:

• Tuesday, 9/19 - 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 attending what was previously named Vermont Tech, Castleton University or Northern Vermont University is encouraged to attend this session.

• Friday, 9/22 - Binghamton University rep in the cafeteria block 5 (2nd lunch)

• Monday, 9/25 - US Marine recruiter, Sgt Downer in the cafeteria block 4&5 (1st & 2nd lunch)

2023 NEACAC College Fair: This college fair is held at St. Mike’s College Tarrant Recreation Center on September 21st, 6:00-8:00pm. A list of the colleges that will be at the fair can be found here.

Champlain Valley Farmer Coalition Farm to School Internships: This is for students in grades 10 & 11. There will be a presentation at VUHS during Compass 6 on Wednesday, 9/27 in the auditorium. Students are encouraged to attend (instructions on signing up will be forthcoming). This is an opportunity for our students to earn a $400 stipend - 2 hours/week for 8 weeks. This is only available to students at VUHS and Middlebury UHS at this time. More information can be found here.

College Rep, Career Rep, and Military Recruiter Visits @ VUHS:

College and career reps as well as military recruiters will be visiting VUHS throughout the school year during lunchtime in the cafeteria. Vermont college/university reps may also have a Q&A session in the school counseling conference room during compass 5&6. Students are strongly encouraged to attend these Q&A sessions if they are the least bit interested in the schools that will be represented. Of note, there will be Q&A sessions for Vermont State University (Vermont Tech, Castleton, Northern VT University) on September 19th and for UVM on October 12. The document that contains these visits gets updated frequently - scan the QR code, posted around the school, and/or bookmark the document so you check it on a regular basis. The document also includes other college visit information not at VUHS, for example college fairs, etc. We also receive many posters regarding colleges/universities holding open houses. Those are posted on the walls outside the school counseling office, be sure to check those frequently as well. College, Career & Military Visits at VUHS 23-24: Information regarding what college and career reps as well as branches of the military will be visiting can be found on the College & Military Visits 2023-2024 document. If you have any questions, please check in with the school counseling office.

The Governor’s Institutes of Vermont (GIV) Summer 2023: See below for a link to the Summer 2023 Slideshow recap! VUHS had 15 students participate in programs this summer through The Governor’s Institutes. The slideshow features hundreds of photos from the summer, but it is just a small glimpse into the magical experience of the GIV community coming together. GIV says thank you to every student, staff member and supporter for making the GIV community as incredible as it is.

GIV 2023 Summer Institutes Recap Slideshow

Champlain College Women in Cyber Summit:

What: Champlain College Women in Cyber Summit: The Next Generation of Cyber Professionals

Who: The event is geared toward high school and college students, but is open to everyone

When: Friday, November 3, 2023 from 9:00 AM–2:30 PM

Where: Champlain College main campus

Register by: Friday, October 27

What it’s all about:

• Students will get the opportunity to learn about cybersecurity, pursuing a degree, and entering the field

• Hear from keynote presenter Lynn Dohm, Executive Director of Women in Cybersecurity (WiCyS)

• Experience interactive sessions, panels featuring cyber professionals, and expert speakers exploring topics like “Stories from the Front Line” and “How to Get into the Field”

• Receive guidance on how to start a WiCyS chapter at your school

• Get assistance in applying for scholarships to the national WiCyS Conference in Nashville, Tennessee in April 2024

Find more information 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).

CPTO - 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

We have created an account on instagram so we can showcase some of the delicious foods we make in ANWSD and MAUSD.

Lunch Menu

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.

Reach out to Fusion at fusionvuhs@anwsd.org for any questions about the Fusion program. Information will come out in September for the school year programming.

We are looking forward to the 2023-2024 school year at PHCC. This space will hold the Newsletters and information as it comes. If you have questions about your schedule at PHCC make sure you reach out to your school counselor at VUHS.

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If you have any opportunities to include please email Jody Chamberlin (JChamberlin@anwsd.org)

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JumpRope User Guide

JumpRope Parent Portal Walk Through

If you have a community event that you would like featured in the newsletter please email Jody Chamberlin (JChamberlin@anwsd.org). We need the information and images by Thursday afternoons 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