THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 14 – Number 15                                                                                                         April 10, 2006

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!

 

THIS WEEK AT SCHOOL . . . . .

            Monday, April 10 – Parent Meeting for Music Trip to New York – 7:00 p.m. in the Chorus Room.

            Monday, April 10 – High School Baseball vs. Gibault at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

            Tuesday, April 11 – High School JV Baseball at Red Bud – 4:30 p.m.

            Tuesday, April 11 – Junior High Athletic Awards Presentation – 7:30 p.m.

            Wednesday, April 12 – Student Council Fun Day

            Wednesday, April 12 – Students dismissed at 2:00 p.m. – SPRING BREAK.

            Wednesday, April 12 – High School Softball vs. Gibault at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

            Wednesday, April 12 – High School JV Baseball vs. Gibault at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

            Thursday, April 13 – SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL.

            Thursday, April 13 – High School Girls Softball vs. Red Bud at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

            Thursday, April 13 – High School Boys Baseball at New Athens – 4:30 p.m.

            Thursday, April 13 – High School Band Rehearsal for New York trip – 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

            Thursday, April 13 – High School Chorus Rehearsal for New York trip – 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

            Friday, April 14 – SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL.

            Monday, April 17 – SPRING BREAK – NO SCHOOL.

            Monday, April 17 – High School Boys Baseball vs. Evansville at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

            Monday, April 17 – High School Girls Softball vs. Evansville at HOME – 4:30 p.m

            Monday, April 17 – High School Band Rehearsal for New York trip – 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.

            Monday, April 17 – High School Chorus Rehearsal for New York trip – 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

 

The FIRST ANNUAL VHS POST-PROM PARTY plans are being finalized.  The party will be held at the Monroe

County YMCA following the Junior-Senior Prom.  It will be a lock-in event open to Juniors and Seniors and their prom dates, whether or not they attend prom.  There will be food, games, inflatables, pool access, karaoke and much more!  There will also be attendance prize give-aways all evening.   Also, parents are being asked to consider making a monetary donation to the Post Prom event (any amount) to help raise the necessary funds.  Several local businesses and community members have already donated toward this event, and any assistance the parents can provide would also be appreciated.  If you would like to make a donation, please send it to Becky Karsten, Guidance Counselor at Valmeyer High School.  Please help to make the FIRST ANNUAL VHS POST PROM PARTY A HUGE SUCCESS FOR THE STUDENTS!!!

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - - - - - VALMEYER COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE – Monday, April 17 at St. John United Church of Christ from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m.  Refreshments and sandwiches will be served.  Please come and donate the gift of life.

 

QUILT RAFFLE TO BENEFIT LIBRARY . . . . . The newly-formed Valmeyer Library Teen Advisory Board will be selling tickets to raffle a quilt handmade by the Grandmother of one of the members.  The tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  The ticket sale kickoff will be at the Book Fair on April 3 and tickets will be sold through April 19th.  The winner will be drawn on April 20.  The money raised will go to support this new group which is made up of teens interested in making the Valmeyer Library more teen friendly.  They will work to build the teen book and music selections and try to create an area for the teens to call their own in the Library.  The ultimate goal of this group is to keep the teens interested in reading during their busy “teen” years.  For more information call the Library at 935-2626 or stop by the Book Fair being held April 3rd through April 7th.

 

VALMEYER JAYCEES ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY FISH FRY – Friday, April 14 with serving from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building.  Cod sandwiches and cod plates (with cole slaw and fries) will be available as well as cod by the pound.  You will be able to eat in or carry out your food.

 

VALMEYER COMMUNITY YARD SALE – Saturday, April 29.  From 8:00 a.m. until ?????  All Valmeyer residents are invited and encouraged to participate in this event.  It’s the perfect time to “CLEAR THE CLUTTER”.  If you are planning to participate please contact Laurie at Village Hall so your name can be added to the list of sellers for that day.  That list will be made available to Yard Sale shoppers on the 29th.

 

VALMEYER KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION - - - The Valmeyer School District will hold its annual Kindergarten Registration on Thursday, April 20th from Noon to 6:00 p.m.  Please call 935-2100 for an appointment.  All students who are entering Kindergarten in the fall MUST have an appointment to be registered.  Children must be at least 5 years old by September 1, 2006, to legally enter Kindergarten this August.  Please bring a copy of your child’s birth certificate and a copy of your child’s social security card.  These copies will be kept in your child’s permanent record - - - PLEASE BRING COPIES ONLY, NOT ORIGINALS.  Remember – appointments are required for the Kindergarten Registration.  Please call the Unit Office at 935-2100 to schedule your appointment by Thursday, April 13th.

 

VALMEYER SCHOOL CALENDAR . . . . .

            Wednesday, April 12 – Early Dismissal at 2:00 p.m. – SPRING BREAK BEGINS.

            April 13 – 17 - - - SPRING BREAK.

            Thursday, April 20 – Kindergarten Screening and Registration.

            Friday, April 28 – School Improvement Day – Students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.

            Friday, May 5 – School Improvement Day – Students dismissed at 12:45 p.m.

            Tuesday, July 18 and Wednesday, July 19 – Registration for all students in Grades K-8 for the 2-006-2007

                        School Year – from Noon to 6:00 p.m.

            Wednesday, August 16 – First day of school for the 2006-2007 School Year.

 

VALMEYER ALUMNI BANQUET TICKETS ON SALE NOW!!! - - - Announcing the Annual Valmeyer Alumni Association Banquet – Saturday, May 13 – Dinner at 5:30 in the Valmeyer School Cafeteria – Dance at the Emergency Services Building to follow.  Music will be rock to country performed by your fellow alumni, with music from 8:00 p.m. to Midnight.  Cost is $12 for dinner only, $5 for dance only and $15 for both.  Tickets are available  at Mike’s Convenience, Valmeyer Village Hall and First Bank in Valmeyer.

 

LOOKING FOR MUSICIANS . . . . . . . The VHS Alumni Committee is searching for any alumnus who would like to perform with this year’s band at the Annual Alumni Dance on May 13th.  Any interested people should contact Scott Roever at csroev@htc.net or 935-2332 if they would like to perform a song with the “house” band.  While the dance this year will have a band of VHS alumnus performing your favorite tunes, they are inviting any other alumnus to join them for a song of your choosing (as long as the band can learn it in time).  Songs can be from any era or style.

 

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