The Original Voice of Valmeyer

Volume 12 – Number 16                                                                                                         April 19, 2004

To look in and not out, to look forward and not back, to look up and not down.

IF THE ROOSTER DIES . . . . . . . BUY AN ALARM CLOCK!

A HALE AND HEARTY THANK YOU TO members of Valmeyer’s Cub Scout and Boy Scout Troops who spent their Saturday cleaning up around town.  They collected a lot of trash and made the community look a whole lot better.  THANKS A LOT, SCOUTS!!!!!

 

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL

            Monday, April 19 – National Honor Society Induction in Multipurpose Room – 6:30pm

            Monday, April 19 – National Leadership Week – April 19-23.

            Tuesday, April 20 – High School Softball at New Athens – 2 games begin at 4:30 pm.

            Wednesday, April 21 – High School Softball and Baseball at Gibault – 4:30 p.m.

            Thursday, April 22 – High School JV Baseball against New Athens at HOME – 4:30 pm.

            Friday, April 23 – High School Baseball against Metro East at HOME – 4:30 pm.

 

On April 23, Valmeyer School will once again be the scene of a mock accident.  The mock accident is staged as a pre-prom / pre-graduation activity for the purpose of educating the students about what can happen if you drink and drive, and to encourage the students to celebrate safely and drive responsibly.  The accident is made to be as realistic as possible and involves the work of many people.  The victims will be high school students.  Valmeyer Fire Department, Maeystown Fire Department, Monroe County Ambulance Service, Valmeyer Police Department, Monroe County Sheriff’s Department and ARCH Helicopter will all respond to the accident scene as if this were a real emergency.  Monroe County Coroner Julie Gummersheimer will also respond to the scene.  After the mock accident Illinois State Police Officer Ralph Timmins will speak to the high school students.  The “mock accident” will begin at 1:15 p.m. in the front parking lot of the school.  Community members are welcome to come watch.  We ask that you arrive at school by 1:15 so as not to interfere with the response of the emergency vehicles.  We hope that everyone has fun and stays safe through Prom and Graduation celebrations.          

 

A MESSAGE FROM STEVEN LAUR, VALMEYER C.U.S.D.#3 SUPERINTENDENT . . . .

Friday, May 7th – Early Dismissal at 12:45 p.m. – Latchkey will be in session after the

                        early dismissal for grades PreK-6.  There will no early dismissals during the

                        month of April.

If School is not cancelled due to any unforeseen occurrences, the following schedule will be followed:      Monday, May 24 and Tuesday, May 25 – will be regular school days.  Semester

                        exams will be administered on these days.

                        Wednesday, May 26 – Teachers Workshop – Students will not be in attendance.

                        Thursday, May 27 – Last Day of School – Dismissal at 9:51 a.m.

 

IT’S NOT TOO EARLY TO BEGIN PLANNING THE LANDSCAPING NEEDS FOR YOUR HOME . . . . . Attend the Valmeyer FFA Greenhouse Open House on Saturday, April 24th from 9:00 a.m. until Noon.  You will find plenty of herbs, roses, bedding plants, hanging baskets, and everything else you will need to fill the holes in your flower beds.  The greenhouses are located at Valmeyer High School.  There is a new greenhouse so you will find twice as many plants as in years past.  The Greenhouse is also open on school days from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. and 3:10 and 4:00 p.m.  For more details call 935-2100, ext. 102.

 

The students at Valmeyer School will once again be producing the VFiles Newsletter.  It will be published to the school website ONLY so look for it there.  They are hoping to have the first e-issue out by next Friday.  The students are working on this project by conducting interviews and writing the articles so check out their work.

 

JOIN VALMEYER CUB SCOUT PACK 345 . . . . . If you could give your boy the greatest gift of all, what would it be?????  It wouldn’t be money or anything money can buy.  Whether you are rich or poor, the greatest gift is within your power because that gift is helping a boy become a person with a good feeling about himself and a genuine concern for others.  Cub Scouting can help you provide this gift.  We are recruiting for the 2004-2005 Cub Scout program in Valmeyer School’s elementary lobby on Thursday, April 22nd from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  We will provide information, answer any questions you might have, and of course sign your son up for the program.  If you need additional information contact Cubmaster Todd Hildreth at 935-0500.

 

A MESSAGE FROM VALMEYER C.U.S.D.#3 – RUTH SCHNEIDER, Pre-K-8 PRINCIPAL . . . Students in grades K-8 will be taking standardized tests the month of April.  The Kindergarten will take the Metropolitan Readiness Test.  The Iowa Test of Basic Skills will be given April 19 – 30 for grades 1-8.  These achievement tests are important indicators of your child’s progress.  The results are placed in the student’s permanent file and may be used as one source of data to determine promotion or retention.  We want children to have the opportunity to do their best on the tests.  You can help by ensuring that your child gets plenty of sleep and has a good breakfast.  Also, while encouragement is always helpful, extreme pressure to perform well can actually cause a child to become tense and nervous.  These feelings can cause a child to freeze and do poorly when tested.  Thus, positive statements of encouragement and support are most helpful from parents.  Together, we are partners in the education of your child.  Your help and support are always appreciated.

 

DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER FOR THE St. John United Church of Christ of Valmeyer 4-person scramble Golf Tournament to be held Saturday, May 1 at the Acorns Golf Links.  There will be a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start with registration and lunch at noon.  The fee is $65 per person or $260 per team.  There will be cash prizes, contests, along with plenty of food and fun.  For those who do not wish to play there are other opportunities for sponsorship including sponsoring a team for $260, being a hole sponsor for $100, being a Platinum Donor for $75, being a Gold Donor for $50, or being a Silver Donor for $25.  For additional information contact Bruce Whipple at 935-0555, Brad Rippelmeyer at 281-4242 or Dan McCarthy at 593-6971.

 

It’s not too early to start thinking about the ALWAYS ANNUAL – ALWAYS A GOOD TIME – VALMEYER ALUMNI BANQUET AND DANCE.  The date for the event this year is Saturday, May 8, 2004 with dinner at the School at 5:30 p.m. and a dance to follow at the Firehouse at 8:00 p.m. with music by Route 3.  The dance will include music for the “older” alumni early in the evening, moving to louder and faster music for the “youngies” later on.  The classes of 1954 and 1979 will be receiving special honors at the banquet.  Reserve the date now, and watch for future announcements about the availability of tickets.  If you have any questions, contact Brad Rippelmeyer, President of the Valmeyer Alumni Association.

 

Visit the School’s webpage at www.valmeyerk12.org . . . you will also be able to find the Original Voice of Valmeyer on line by visiting the Community Links section of this site.                       SEE YOU NEXT WEEK!!!!!!!!!!!!