U-32 Announcement

Two hour delayed opening for NEASC work

May 16

Science NECAP Testing grade 8 & 11

May 15th � Extended TA for grades 7, 9, 10 & 12

Lost and Found

To claim these items, please come to the front office and describe the item.

HAVE YOU LOST A WATCH LATELY? THERE ARE A COUPLE HERE IN THE FRONT OFFICE.

THERE ARE ALSO A FEW CELL PHONES THAT HAVE BEEN HERE FOR AWHILE.

April Break Day Activities

Monday, April - 23 Best of Boston trip
Tuesday, April 24 - Kingdom Trails Mountain Bike trip
Wednesday, April 25 - Explore Stowe Village and Bike Path
Thursday, April 26 - Build a Rustic Twig Chair workshop (parents welcome to sign up too!)
Friday, April 27 - Jay Peak Water Park trip

(flyers and sign up information available at CC office/rm 242)
Sign ups due Wed., April 18th. Stop by CC office for more information or to sign up. Or, go to communityconnections.us

Looking for Peer Leaders for China Camp

CHINA EXCHANGE SUMMER CAMP, 2012

From June 27 - July 7, 2012, Community Connections will be hosting a group of high school students from China. High Schoolers from U-32 and MHS are invited to apply to be peer leaders along with this program. Peer leaders will attend 8:30 � 4:30 daily, participating in activities such as spoken English language sessions, swimming, exploring, field trips around the region, etc. In return for your service you will receive a letter for your college portfolio, and the experience of a lifetime. Most of our days will be held at MHS and a few will be at U-32. Applications are available in the Guidance Office.

Volunteers for Peace

On Tuesday, April 17th from 10:30 am - 12:15 pm, Volunteers for Peace will have a display table in the Atrium. They will have information about their voluntary service projects available. More information can be found at www.vpf.org.

April is National Poetry Month

and the U-32 library is celebrating! Join the fun by taking part in our scheduled events.

QR Code Poem Contest: For all you techies who love a challenge! Download a QR Code App, then use your mobile device to scan the twelve QR (quick response) codes scattered around the library, answer twelve easy questions and win prizes. Contest runs April 2-17.

Crowd Source Poem Writing: Feeling creative? Let's create a crowd sourced masterpiece! Add a line to our group poem. Go to the library blog at u32library.blogspot.com to get started. Runs April 2-19.

The Waste Land: Experience this stunning performance by Fiona Shaw. T.S. Eliot's poem has been called one of the most important poems of the 20th century. Showings on April 10-11 Band 3 in the library reference room.

Poem in Your Pocket Day: Find a poem you love and carry it with you to share with friends and classmates on April 17th. Need a poem? Look for the poem posse table in the atrium to pick up a poem.

Let Your Words Be Heard: Calling all high school poets. Come read your original poem(s) or come be part of the encouraging, supportive audience. Door prizes!! Come any or all of Band 3 on April 18th.

Unified Bocce Ball

will begin on Thursday, April 12^th after school. Those interested should see Bonnie in Room 107 for necessary paperwork.

VTVLC courses open for registration

VTVLC (Vermont Virtual Learning Cooperative) courses are open for registration for the 2012-2013 school year. These are free online courses for students in grades 7-12. Available courses are listed under the "Course Listings" link on the left side of the VTVLC website: (https://vtvlc.org).

***If a student put a VTVLC course in her/his course requests they still need to register online for the course. (S)he can let her/his TA know and then pick up the approval form and directions for registering in the Guidance office. Other students can register as well, even if it wasn't in their initial course requests.

Author Visit

The U-32 Library is proud to host Mike Mullin, award-winning young adult author of the book, Ashfall. Mike will be at U-32 on Wednesday, March 14th for three presentations. He will begin by speaking with all EIGHTH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE AUDITORIUM FROM 8:20-9:15.

NEXT UP, ENGLISH 1 AND ENGLISH 2 STUDENTS WILL MEET WITH MIKE IN THE LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM DURING HS BAND 2.

THIRDLY, BRIAN ALBEE'S NINTH GRADE SCIENCE CLASS WILL MEET THE AUTHOR IN THE LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM HS BAND 4.S WILL MEET WITH MIKE IN THE LIBRARY REFERENCE ROOM DURING HS BAND 2.

Students and staff are invited to stop by the library during Band 3 lunches to chat with the author. A few hardcover copies of Ashfall will be on sale in the library for only $10 and the author will be available to autograph books during Band 3. Come early to get a copy!

Students, if you forget your textbook at home,

the library now has copies of most textbooks used for classes. Come on in to finish homework, review for a test or just get ahead. The textbooks are located near the circulation desk. They do need to be used in the library.

"LET'S NOT FORGET IRENE" Benefit Concert

Friday, March 16. Doors and dessert at 6:30. Music at 7
Tickets available from Paul Dayton, Ken Saxe and Kristie Ferguson (in the U-32 office) and from a number of Green Team, Sr. Class Council members, and maybe you, if you want to help sell! Tickets are also available at Buch Speiler Records, on Langdon St. in Montpelier. $30 adult/$20 student. Cks. payable to U-32 General Acct./Irene All ticket holders are entered into a raffle to win great prizes! Turn $ into Paul Dayton or Ken Saxe.

Call/email Paul @ 229-0321 x2242 or pdayton@u32.org for more information.

February Community Connections break activities

Monday, Feb. 27 Rocket and Climb (Sledding at Mt. Philo, Climbing at Petra Cliffs)

Tuesday, Feb. 28 Tuckerman's Ravine in NH (hike up, sled, ski, skooch down...exhilarating!)

Wednesday, Feb. 29 Ski Northeast Slopes (sled locally in a.m., ski Northeast Slopes in Corinth in p.m.)

Thursday, March 1 Jay Peak Ski or Waterpark

Friday, March 2 Block it & Rocket (build an igloo, sled locally)

Monday, March 5 Warren Rocket Trip (hike up Lincoln Gap and sled down and around)

Tuesday, March 6 Explore Burlington

Girls on Track

PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 6,7,8 - This is a 10-week curriculum based program that utilizes the power of running to provide girls the tools to celebrate themselves, honor their voices and recognize their gifts culminating in a 5k race on June 9. Cost $70.00 per girl which includes program education, trained coaches, 5k registration fee and Race Day T-shirt. Contact www.girlsontherunvermont.org for more information. Registration deadline is March 9. For further info see Paula Crossett.

Bolton Ski & Ride

THE 2ND SESSION OF THE BOLTON SKI AND RIDE PROGRAM can still take a few more sign ups. Your paperwork needs to be in by Wednesday, Feb. 9th. Information and sign up packets are available outside of the Community Connections' office.

BLT- Books and Lunch Together

is a middle school book group open to new members. This April come join us and read a novel written in prose. Students may choose from a large selection of titles in the library. We'll meet to visit, share our observations and enjoy cupcakes on Friday, April 20th Lunch 3 from 10:34-11:14. See Vicky in the library to choose a book.

Poems Needed

for U-32 School poetry exhibit in downtown Montpelier. I�m collecting poems from staff members, and both middle school and high school poets for a month-long celebration of poetry, Poem City 2012. It�s simple: just bring one or two of your best poems to Vicky in the library by Friday, February 10^th. I�ll pass your poem(s) on to the organizers Of Poem City and all poems will be displayed together this April in Montpelier. See Vicky Palmer for more information.

Free Zumba Demo Class

Thursday, Jan.12 3:15-4:15 in the cafeteria. ALL students, staff and faculty are welcome. Zumba� is an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning dance fitness-party that�s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Zumba� Fitness blends red-hot international music and contagious steps to form a "fitness-party" that is downright addictive. All you need for a Zumba� class is a pair of sneakers that don't have too much of a tread (so you can slide around), a water bottle (cuz you're gonna sweat!), and the desire to have FUN!

Talent Park Skate Trip

Friday, Jan. 20th, 9-4. Meet at 9...we will Mad River Rocket somewhere on our way to Burlington. Indoor skate session is 12-3:00. $35-$5 sliding fee. See Paul in Community Connections to sign up.

Jay Peak Ski & Waterpark

Martin Luther King day trip to Jay Peak for Ski and Waterpark. See Paul in Community Connections for sign up and information. $50. Leave at 8, return by 4:30/5. Combined trip with MHS and MMS.

Bolton Ski & Ride

There is an extension for returning 2nd Session Bolton Registration Forms. You have until Tuesday, Jan. 17 to sign up for the 2nd Session, which begins Feb. 9th. Get your registration forms from the Community Connections' office

Unified Snowshoeing

will begin on 1/12/12 from 3:00 � 4:30 on campus. Those interested should see me in Room 107 as soon as possible. We practice every Thursday after school with the tournament being held on 3/9/12 in Woodstock.

Roses and Carnations

will be on sale Dec 20 and 21 in the atrium. � Senior Class

The Green (Sustainability) Team

will meet this Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 2:40 in Mike Horowitz's room. We need to talk about the U-32 Irene Recovery Benefit concert planned for Feb. or March. See Mike or Paul D. if you have any questions.

Books & Lunch Together!

Come join our new middle school book group. Bring your bag lunch, and come enjoy some interesting and far ranging discussion about our book. We will meet during rotating lunch bands.

Pick up a copy of the first book, The Grimm Legacy, at the library desk as soon as possible.

Our first meeting will be on Friday, January 6^th during lunch band 4 from 11:16-11:56.

If this is not your lunch band please talk to your band 4 teacher ahead of time and ask for permission to attend. Our meeting place is not yet determined. Please talk to Vicky P. for more information!

VTVLC Semester 2 Course Info

There is still time to sign up for semester two VTVLC courses. If a student is already enrolled in a semester two course, the instructor will send an email before the start date with instructions on how to begin.
�         VTVLC courses begin on January 16th.

�         VTVLC semester 2 course add period ends 1/20 and drop period ends 1/25.

�         The list of available semester two courses can be found under the �Course Listings� link at https://vtvlc.org/.

�         If a student is interested in adding a course for semester two they need to fill out a VTVLC form from the Guidance office and make an appointment with her/his counselor.

�         VTVLC recommends that students who enroll in their courses are strong readers and writers, possess good time management skills, are self-motivated and self-disciplined, committed to spending five to ten hours a week on the course, and have the ability to use technology properly.

Lost and Found

To claim these items, please come to the front office and describe the item.
CALCULATORS � several have been turned in

Interested in Barre Tech Center?

CURRENT 8TH � 11TH GRADERS who are interested in learning more about programs at BARRE TECHNICAL CENTER are invited attend the Barre Technical Center Info session being held on Thursday, Dec 8th from 10:30am to 11:30 am. Interested students can just come to the auditorium at 10:30am on Dec 8th. Attendance will be taken and submitted to Tammy. Students will then eat Lunch C.

New Fencing Class

Starts Tuesday, November 29
6:30-8:00 p.m. in the U-32 Cafeteria, taught by Trevor Tate (Twinfield Union Industrial Arts teacher, U.S. Fencing Association rated in foil, epee and sabre). Class and Community Connections� Registration is required. $60 for 6 Tuesday evening sessions. 6th grade and up. No students under the age of 14 without a parent present. Families and adults encouraged to sign-up. Call Paul Dayton at U-32 Community Connections, 229-0321 x2242 (pdayton@u32,.org) or Trevor Tait at 249-1791. Session 1
includes Nov. 29, Dec. 6, 13, 20 and Jan. 3 and 17.

Your Words Can Save Lives

Join hundreds of thousands of people around the world in marking International Human Rights Day by taking part in Amnesty International's Write for Rights Global Write-a-thon - the world's largest human rights event. Through letters, cards and more, we take action to demand that the human rights of individuals are respected, protected and fulfilled. We show solidarity with those suffering human rights abuses, and work to bring about positive change in people's lives. Tuesday, December 6, from 3-5 PM in room 109.
for more info contact Fletcher Dean fdean@u32.org or Julie Feeney jfeeney@u32.org

Middle School & High School Students Interested in Wrestling

If you are interested in wrestling this year, we will be participating with Harwood again. Practices and meets will be at Harwood. You must provide your own transportation to and from Harwood. For more information, please see Amy Molina. The preseason meeting is AT Harwood this Thursday at 6:00 in the Harwood auditorium. The first practice will be Mon Nov 28^th at Harwood. For more information, please contact Brian Wagner at wagnerb@harwood.org.

Time to think about Spring & Baseball

This is a meeting for all HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL PLAYERS that is scheduled for Nov 14 for all those who are interested in playing baseball in the spring.

This is planned to be an informal meeting with the new HS coaching staff in order for them to introduce themselves and get ready for the upcoming season. All potential players are expected to make an honest effort to attend, but if you cannot make it to the meeting, you are asked to give your name, grade and contact information to Amy Molina, so that the coaching staff can reach out to you at a later time. All those attending should anticipate being there for at least an hour. MONDAY, NOV 14^TH � 3:00-4:30 IN THE WHITE TABLE AREA. Players can take the late bus home at the end

Sign language class

Tuesdays, 2:45-3:45 p.m., beginning Nov. 15 with Sandy Gaffney. See Paul Dayton to sign up.

Library Benefit Booksale

Help us support the Central Vermont Hurricane Irene Relief Fund. Come buy gently used library books for 25 cents or 5 books for $1 Come support this good cause on Wednesday and Thursday, November 9th and 10th in the atrium outside the library and bring your quarters! We will also be accepting any monetary donations at the same time.

Art Studio

for Middle Schoolers with Angela Bostwick, room 119. Nov. 1, 8 and 15. No fee.

Middle School Girls

There will be a Fitness Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting next Thursday 11/3. Any middle school girls who would like to get in shape, stay in shape, or improve their fitness level are welcome to attend. It will meet from 3:00 to 4:30. You don�t have to be an athlete to come to this activity. It will meet 6 times between now and Thanksgiving. For more information check out the flyers hanging up in the middle school or check in with Beth Allen in room 11.

Bolton Ski & Ride

after school program information/sign-up packets are available outside of the Community Connections office, rm. 242. Deadline for first session in Nov. 15.

Central Vermont Technology Project

meets Wednesdays in the high school Technology Lab. Learn how to take computers apart, fix and upgrade them. This program rehabs computers for those in need. See Candy Chevalier or Paul Dayton for more information.

The Waiting Room Literacy Project

Still looking for students interested in starting the "WAITING ROOM LITERACY PROJECT," a program that will, hopefully and eventually, supply age appropriate reading material in many central Vermont waiting rooms (social services, dmv, laundry mats, etc.). See Paul in CC for more information.

Kitchen Mix

meets Wednesdays after school in room 208. Help prepare meals for families affected by child abuse. Lily Herzig, a U-32 grad and the Food and Nutrition Coordinator for Prevent Child Abuse VT leads this group.

Lost and Found

To claim these items, please come to the front office and describe the item.
FOUND � camera FOUND � (2) ipods FOUND � nano FOUND � cell phone

Join us at Studio Place Arts (SPA)

for free art activities for youths on Saturday afternoons. Call SPA at 479-7069 to sign up your child - (spaces are limited).
November 19, 1-3:30 PM -Activities for ages 11-13 yrs. (Free; Call by Nov. 18)
See you at SPA! - Studio Place Arts � 201 N Main St., Barre, VT - 479-7069 www.studioplacearts

Pico Mountain Ski Resort

is pleased to offer the Academic Excellence Program (AEP) Pico Season Pass for $39.00 & tax for the 2011-2012 season to Vermont students who meet certain academic requirements. The Pico Mountain AEP season pass provides unlimited access to Pico Mountain Resort for the 2011-2012 season.

Currently enrolled students in Grades 8-12 who earned Honors, High Honors or Highest Honors two out of four marking periods in the previous school year are eligible. Interested students must see Lauren in Guidance prior to November 1st.

Girl Scouts

Any Middle or High School girls interested in Girl Scouts should see Tammy Hoermann or Nicole Leslie. There are many opportunities for young women in addition to the traditional troop pathway. Girl Scout experience looks great on a resume or college transcript. Come see what it's all about! Have fun, meet new people, experience new places and develop leadership skills that will help you throughout your life. Come celebrate the 100th year of Girl Scouting in the U.S.!

Prescription Drug Take Back

Washington County Sheriff W. Samuel Hill, in cooperation with the DEA, has coordinated collection sites within Washington County. Saturday October 29th, 2011 - 10 am to 2 pm
PILLS AND CAPSULES ONLY!
Locations: Washington County Sheriffs Department 10 Elm Street Montpelier, VT
Northfield Police Department 110 Wall St Northfield, VT
Vermont State Police � Middlesex 1080 Rte Middlesex, VT
Barre City Police Department 15 Fourth St Barre City, VT
Mad River Valley Ambulance 1477 Main Street Waitsfield, VT

Circle (Domestic Violence Services)

will be here to provide some education and button making activities around domestic violence/dating violence.
Wednesday, October, 19, 10-2. They will be in the atrium. Please stop by.

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week

During Red Ribbon Week students are encouraged to commit to live a drug and alcohol free lifestyle. This year's motto for red ribbon week is "It's up to me to be drug free". On Wednesday, October 26th we are encouraging students and staff to wear red shirts to be a part of that that commitment. The TA that has the most students wearing red shirts will be treated to breakfast the following day in the cafeteria.

Employment Job Board

in the career center (room #126) that is updated frequently. Looking for a job? Stop by and check it out.

National Ally Week

is October 17-21. In honor of this, QSA students will offer events throughout the week.
MONDAY: Bake sale items for sale in the atrium bands 1 and 2 and free cards about what it means to be an ally.
TUESDAY: Free lollipops with attached messages during the lunch bands. Students and adults are also invited to design one square piece of cloth that we will put together as a QSA ally quilt.
THURSDAY: National Wear Purple/Spirit Day�Students and faculty/staff please wear purple to symbolize interrupting hate. This day is to remember the young people who have committed suicide after hate was directed toward them because of their actual or perceived sexual orientation. You will also see purple ribbons tied on door handles throughout the school to remind students to be allies and save lives.

Lost and Found

To claim these items, please come to the front office and describe the item.
*FOUND � camera
*FOUND � (2) ipods
*FOUND � nano
*FOUND � cell phone

Biological + Pioneer = Bioneer

Bioneers are engaged citizens from all backgrounds and fields who focus on solving our world's most urgent problems within a framework of interdependence.
The web of life is intricately interconnected, so too are all environmental and social issues.
Bioneers take a "solve the whole problem" approach that is holistic, systemic, and multidisciplinary. If you are a �Bioneer� and are interested in attending the 2011 convention, it is coming to the Savoy Theatre in Montpelier!!!! U-32 students will be admitted at the discounted price of $5 per person. Check out their website and see George Cook for more information on how to register.

The U-32 Skateboard Club

is looking for used skateboard donations. If you have one gathering dust in your garage or basement, please consider donating it to the club. You can bring it/them by the Community Connections office, rm. 242.

7th Grade Pinnacle

on Tuesday, Oct. 11 (rain date Friday, Oct. 14) from 8:30-4:30 will be at Hunger Mountain.

The Waiting Room Literacy Project

Starting Tuesday, Oct. 4. "The Waiting Room Literacy Project" with Paul Dayton, Community Connections Site Coordinator. Be in from the ground up on this new literacy project that will concentrate on obtaining age-appropriate reading material for children in Central Vermont area waiting rooms. Meets in rm. 242 from 2:45-4:30. Please see Paul for more information.

Herbalist in Your Backyard

Starting Thursday, Oct. 6, running 3 total Thursdays "Herbalist in Your Backyard" with Dana Woodruff, Community Herbalist, and Health Educator Dandelioness Herbals: Self-Care and Community Health. Thursdays 3:00-4:30 in room 12, MS Kitchen. $10 sliding fee for the 3 class package. Make salve/lip balm, herbal teas/syrups, take a Plant walk. Sign up with Paul in Community Connections.

Kitchen Mix

This WEDNESDAY begins the"Kitchen Mix," with Lily Herzig, Food & Nutrition Specialist with Prevent Child Abuse Vermont. Work on your cooking skills and make a difference by preparing meals for a good cause, "Prevent Child Abuse, VT." Lily Herzig is a U-32 Alum. 2:45-4:30 Room 208, the High School kitchen. Please let Paul in Community Connections know if you are interested. Staff are also welcome to attend!

Apex 7th Grade Students

on Friday, Oct. 7 (rain date Friday, Oct. 14) will be at Hunger Mountain from 8:30-4:30.

Zenith 7th Grade Students

on Wednesday, Oct. 5 (rain dates Friday Oct. 14 or Tuesday, Oct. 18) will be at Hunger Mountain 8:30-4:30.

2012 Yearbooks are now on sale

$45.00. $5.00 deposit to hold one or why not make installment payments until you have one paid in full. See Pat Fair at the Circulation Desk in the Library for an order form.

Vermont Girl Conference

A violence prevention event for teen girls ages 13 and older - Thursday, November 10th at the Inn at Essex Resort, 70 Essex Way, Essex, VT - A word about Girl Conference... Girl Conference is a violence against women conference specially designed to meet the needs of teenage girls between the ages of 13 to 19 years. Girl Conference tours in communities throughout the nation. Their goal is to empower inspire young women with the resources that will help them avoid abuse and assault. If you would like more information, please contact Katie Babic.

Picture Retakes Oct. 11

Lifetouch will be back to do picture retakes. We are going to accommodate the 7th grade field trips during TA or a little before and then anyone that needs to can bring their package back and have a retake done. If the parents have any questions about what they bought, there is a paper inside the package that explains how to get in touch with Lifetouch to do this or to talk to them about problems. Anyone that did not have their picture done on the first days of school can also have their picture taken on that October 11th day.

Interested in Making a Difference in the Middle Level?

Would you like to plan events, discuss and brainstorm solutions to current middle level challenges, be a part of a fun and energetic group, etc. then head to Katie Babic,s office and sign up for the Middle Level Student Council! The signup will be outside my office for the next week, so don�t wait! We welcome all students!

Girl Scouts

Any Middle or High school girls interested in Girl Scouts are invited to an informational meeting on Thursday, 9/15 at 3:15 in room 128 (LOFT). There are many opportunities for young women in addition to the traditional troop pathway. Come see what it's all about! Have fun, meet new people, experience new places and celebrate the 100th year of Girl Scouting in the U.S.

Fantasy Book Group

meets in the library once a month for far-ranging discussions, camaraderie, and snacks. Open to grades 7-12. Our first book, Nation, by Terry Pratchett is now available at the library desk. Please see Vicky Palmer for more information.

Planners

7th, 8th, and 9th grade students will receive free U-32 planners in TA on the first day of school. 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students may purchase U-32 planners in the Guidance Dept for $5.00 starting on the first day of school.

Library Books & Summer Reading

All library books should be returned now. We are ready to switch over to our summer borrowing schedule. Students must return or renew all their books before they may borrow for the summer. Everyone is encouraged to borrow up to 5 books from the U32 Library to read over the summer. The library will be open this summer on Fridays from 8-2 beginning June 24th. Please come visit us and get some new books over the summer.

Battle of the Belts Challenge

GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER FOR THE BATTLE OF THE BELTS CHALLENGE! On Spring Day bring your 4 person team to the car parked in the bus lane and compete with other teams to win great prizes. Teams will participate in a timed seatbelt fire drill to remind everyone to buckle up. Both students and staff are welcome and encouraged to participate.

Elmore State Park

ALL 7^TH GRADERS AND 8^TH GRADERS NOT GOING TO DC � on Friday, June 3 from 8:30-2:30 will be Elmore State Park.

Class Council sign-up

Remember to sign up for class council on sign-up sheets by the kiosk.

Benefit for Autism

Come check out the Chad Hollister Band as they rock the U-32 auditorium in a benefit concert for Autism. Their high-energy, rocking performances are a must see! It will be a great night of great music and will benefit a great cause and feature U-32 alumni Johnny Mullett. The show is on Saturday, May 14 and starts at 6:30. Tickets are $10 for students and seniors and $15 for adults and will be available at the door, First in Fitness (in Berlin) U-32 and at Optical Expression in the Berlin Mall.

LIBRARY CLOSED FOR CELEBRATION

The U-32 Library and the Copy Center will be closed on Wednesday, May 11^th during Band 2. The library reference room will remain closed until 11:30.

Chinese I class

VTVLC is now offering a Chinese I language course for fall 2011. See you counselor ASAP if you are interested in enrolling.

U-32 Library wins award

All students and staff are invited to attend the U-32 Library Celebration in the auditorium during Band 2 on Wednesday, May 11^th. Students must either come with their classroom teacher or on their own if they do not have a scheduled high school class. Speakers include: Steve Barrows (emcee), Governor Shumlin, Katherine Paterson, Nancy Everhart, Calvin McEathron, and Liz Gilbert. Video, flash fiction and altered book contest winners will be announced.

VTVLC sign-up deadline

VTVLC course priority registration for our students ends May 26^th. That means adults, home school students, etc. will begin enrolling after that date making enrollment more competitive. If you have TAs who hope to take VTVLC courses next year please send them to their counselor ASAP.

Student Reps Sought for VT Education Board

GOVERNOR SEEKS APPLICATION FOR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP ON THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Governor Shumlin�s office is seeking applications from students interested in becoming a member of the Vermont State Board of Education. Vermont is one of the few states with a full voting student member on its State Board of Education. This is an exciting opportunity for Vermont�s young people. Applicants should be secondary students who will graduate in 2013 or later for a two-year term on the Board. During the student member�s first year, they are a non-voting member. In the second year, the student will have voting rights along with the eight other adult members. The term for the student who is chosen will begin on July 1, 2011. Interested students should send in a completed STUDENT APPLICATION FOR GUBERNATORIAL APPOINTMENT application to Susan Spaulding, Governor�s Office, 109 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05609-1101. The deadline for applications is Friday May 13, 2011. For more information, go to: http://education.vermont.gov/new/html/mainboard.html#student.
Contact: Susan Spaulding at (802) 828-3333

April Break Day Trips

The deadline for signing up for the April Break Day Trips sponsored by Community Connections is Thurs. April 14. The following are offered: Monday, April 18 - Explore Stowe, Tuesday, April 19 - Burlington Skateboard trip (Talent and Essex J.), Wednesday, April 20 - Best of Boston, Friday, April 22 - Experience Tuckermans (back country ski and ride New Hampshire)

All 8th Graders

will be at Johnson State College on Tuesday, April 26 from 9:30-2:30

All 8th Graders

will be at the Career Expo at the Montpelier Elks on Thursday, April 7 from 10:45-12:15.

All 8th Graders

will be in an in-school field trip on Tuesday, April 5^th from 8:45-10 am. Students will take part in a �virtual� author visit with Arthur Slade, who will discuss his book The Hunchback Assignments.

All 7th Graders

will be at the Flynn to see �Alice in Wonderland,�on Tuesday, April 5 from 10:30-2:30.

Planning on Playing Lacrosse

MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS AND BOYS PLANNING ON PLAYING LACROSSE should sign up on the list posted outside of Beth Allen�s door, room 11.

Prevent Underage Drinking

A Panel and Community Discussion

Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Main Street Middle School
7:00 � 8:30 p.m.

Listen to our panelists share their perspectives on how underage drinking impacts our community and how to prevent it. This prevention forum includes firsthand experience from local professionals in the fields of emergency medicine, law enforcement, high school administration, and a community member whose kids have survived the teen years. Questions and Answers will follow. Come by 6:55 to be eligible for door prizes!

U-32 Family Fun & Fitness Night-Tonight

Friday, March 18th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Beat Cabin Fever - Come play at U-32! All community members are invited to come to this free evening event featuring a variety of recreation and fitness activities for all ages and abilities. Students who are under 15 must have an adult present. Activities will include: Family Volleyball, badminton, basketball, ping pong, Cross-fit group exercise, circus arts, indoor rock climbing and more. If weather permits, skiing and sliding under the lights will also be open with your own equipment. Sponsored by U-32 Athletics, the U-32 PE Department, Community Connections and the Confluence nonprofit fitness center.

Building Schedule - Winter Vacation

No School:

Monday, February 21 through Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Building Closed:

Monday, February 21, 2011 in observance of President�s Day and

Tuesday, March 1, 2011 for Town Meeting Day

Communication Skills for Parents

Parent 2 Parent, in collaboration with Community Connections and Central Vermont New Directions Coalition presents:

Start the Conversations Now:

Communication Skills and Current Topics for Middle School Parents

Tuesday, January 25

Main Street Middle School Library, 7:00 � 8:30 p.m.

For information visit www.cvndc.org or contact Ann Gilbert: agilbert@sover.net or 223-4949 ext.2. Click here for full description.

Date change for meeting with legislators

The date that the state legislators will be visiting the U-32 Board of Directors has been moved to February 9, 2011.

Join us at 6:00 p.m. for an opportunity to dialogue with our representatives in Montpelier about this legislative session�s education topics.

Community Blood Drive October 12

Community members, U-32 faculty/staff, and students over age 17 are invited to schedule slots to donate blood at the Student Council sponsored Blood Drive on Tuesday, October 12 any time from 8-1 in the gym. Staff who pre-schedule appointments will bypass any lines and waiting. The canteen will be stocked with the usual goodies (including sandwiches and cookies make by Tracy's talented crew).

As always, The Red Cross is in critical need of donations. Anyone in good health, over the age of 17, and carrying two forms of ID (unless you have a frequent donor card) is welcome to donate blood. The whole process usually takes about 45 minutes.

Let's top the 63 pints we collected last May! Email Jessica McEachern to schedule your appointment or drop in on October 12 from 8-1.

Your support of The Red Cross and Student Council is much appreciated.

All 8th grade students to Lost Nation Theater

On Wednesday, October 6, all 8th grade students will travel to the Lost Nation Theater to attend "The Complete History of America Abridged" from 9:50 - 1:00. They will eat lunch when they return.

Magazine Drive fundraising kickoff

On Friday, September 24 from 1:30 - 2:35, all middle school students will bather in the auditorium for the Magazine Drive fundraising kick-off.

Yearbooks on sale

The 2011 Yearbook will be sold from September until December 30, 2010. We are taking pre-sell orders only this year. If you have not purchased a yearbook or placed a down payment, there will not be one available at the end of the year. Price: $42.00, and a down payment of $12.00 will hold a book. Checks can be made payable to 'U-32 Special Account' and sent to U-32 c/o Pat Fair/Library Circulation Desk at 930 Gallison Hill Road, Montpelier, Vermont 05602.

Pinnacle hike to Hunger Mountain: October 15

PINNACLE students will be on an all-day field trip to Hunger Mountain on October 15 from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PINNACLE 7 field trip to Hunger Mountain

7th grade PINNACLE students will participate in a field trip to Hunger Mountain to participate in a hike, elevation studies, and team-building activities.

Friday, October 15, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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Unified Bowling!

Unified Bowling will begin on Thursday, September 30. Participants will travel to Twin City Lanes every Thursday through December 2. Bus transportation is provided, and will depart at 2:45 and return by 4:30. Those interested should see Bonnie Brochu in Room 107.

ZENITH 7 field trip to Hunger Mountain

7th grade ZENITH students will participate in an all-day field trip to Hunger Mountain on October 8. Students will depart U-32 at 8:30 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m.

Fantasy Book Group

Students in grades 7 - 12 are invited to meet once a month after school in the library to discuss a fantasy novel. Our first meeting is September 30 to discuss Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Stop by the library desk to borrow a copy. All ages are welcome!

Open House tonight!

September 23, 6-8:30 p.m.

Student-Parent Handbooks

On the first day of school, every student was given a copy of the 2010-2011 Student-Parent Handbook. Please keep this informative publication handy for future reference. This handbook may also be accessed online.

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First Day of School for Grades 7-9

The first day of school for grades 7-9 is August 27

First Day of School for Grades 10-12

The first day of school for grades 10-12 is August 26

Summer Library Hours

The Library will be open this summer from 8:00-2:00 on: June 29, July 6, July 13, July 20, July 27, August 3 and August 17.

MS Combined Choruses

MS Combined Choruses on Thursday, May 13 from 11:20-12:40 will prep for High Note Festival and Spring Concert.

Support Project Grad

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
SATURDAY MAY 29
3rd Annual Senior Class Car Wash from 10 am - 2 pm at Tractor Supply. Seniors and their parents are encouraged to participate. All are welcome to come and get their automobiles washed for a donation to support U-32 2010 Project Graduation.