THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 14 – Number 13                                                                                                         March 27, 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 . . . . .

            Tuesday, March 28 – High School Softball vs. New Athens at HOME – 4:00 p.m.

            Tuesday, March 28 – BOSS Meeting in the Teacher’s Workroom – 7:00 p.m.

            Tuesday, March 28 – Music Booster Dinner Theater Follow Up Meeting – 6:30 p.m.

            Wednesday, March 29 – NHS Field Trip

            Wednesday, March 29 – High School Baseball vs. East Alton Wood River at HOME – 4:00 p.m.

            Thursday, March 30 – High School Softball and Baseball at Chester – 4:00 p.m.

            Thursday, March 30 – Battle of the Monroe County Post Proms Obee’s Sandwich Eating Contest – 6:00 p.m.

                        At the Monroe County Courthouse.

            Friday, March 31 – High School Softball at Freeburg – 4:00 p.m.

            Friday, March 31 – High School Baseball at Sparta – 4:00 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!!!

 

On March 30, Obee’s Subs and Sandwiches in Waterloo is having a MONROE COUNTY BATTLE OF THE POST-PROMS.  There will be a “Gutbuster” sandwich eating contest at 6:00 p.m. at the Monroe County Courthouse Bandstand.  It will be inside the Capitol Theater in case of inclement weather.  Please come and support VHS students and teachers as they try to win the sandwich-eating contest.  The Pep Club, Cheerleaders, and Mascot will be there to cheer on the VHS team of students and teachers.  The winner will receive $600 for their school for the Post Prom event.  The rest of the proceeds will be split between the other schools.  Please consider eating at Obee’s that evening for dinner also.  A portion of the proceeds from food sales that evening will go to the Post Prom Fund.

 

THE SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR is coming to the Valmeyer Library.  The week of April 3rd come to share exciting books and learning products with the readers in your family.  Parents and teachers will find plenty of items to interest them too.  The fair is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily with evening hours – (4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 6th.  The Book Fair helps promote learning while raising money for the School Library.  To preview some of the titles that will be at the Fair go to www.scholastic.com/bookfairs.  Don’t miss out on the Scholastic Book Fair.  Everyone is welcome.  For more information contact the Valmeyer Library at 935-2626.

 

McTEACHER’S NIGHT SET FOR APRIL 4TH - - -  On April 4, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m., the Valmeyer Teachers, Administration and Staff will be working at the Waterloo McDonald’s to help raise money for the First Annual VHS Post Prom event.  Come see your favorite teacher, staff member or administrator and get a great meal at McDonald’s.  Everyone is welcome - - - stop by and bring your family and friends.

 

Members of the Village of Valmeyer COMPREHENSIVE PLAN COMMITTEE have been hard at work on beginning their efforts to produce an updated plan for the community.  In the near future residents will be asked to complete a short survey to gather their opinions on various matters.  Following that a public meeting will be held to address the thoughts and concerns of citizens.  It is important that all residents participate in both the survey completion and the public meeting, so watch for details of these upcoming events.

 

VHS Band and Chorus members are now available for odd jobs . . . . . Spring yard work, house cleaning, babysitting . . . whatever work you need done.  All students are to be paid on a donation basis.  Proceeds from this work will go toward the cost of the Music Department Spring Trip to the National Music Festival.  Anyone interested in “hiring” a VHS student should contact Marcia Braswell at 935-2100, ext 403 or Mike Alexander at 935-2100, ext 232.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS . . . . . to dine at the First Soup and Dessert Supper to be given by the Valmeyer American Legion Post 901 and its Auxiliary on Thursday, March 30 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Legion Hall.  Two different soups will be available – vegetable beef and chicken noodle.  The Auxiliary will add an exotic variety of homemade desserts, along with coffee and lemonade.  The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children under 12 and FREE for those under age 5.  Carryouts will be available, or if preferred, soup will be available by the quart for $4.  The Valmeyer American Legion works to support those less fortunate, and recently donated $3,000 to Hurricane Katrina victims.  Please help support the Valmeyer Legion at this event.

 

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 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.

 

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