THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 14 – Number 18                                                                                                         May 1, 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, May 1 – High School Softball at Marissa – 4:30 p.m.

            Monday, May 1 – High School JV Baseball at Waterloo – 4:30 p.m.

            Tuesday, May 2 – High School Softball vs. Waterloo at HOME – 4:00 p.m.

            Tuesday, May 2 – High School Baseball vs. Freeburg at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

            Tuesday, May 2 – High School Athletic Banquet – 7:00 p.m.

            Wednesday, May 3 – High School Baseball vs. Belleville East at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

            Thursday, May 4 – Spring Concert for K-4 – 7:00 p.m. in the Junior High Gym.

            Friday, May 5 – Students dismissed at 12:45 p.m. for Teachers Meeting.

            Friday, May 5 – High School Prom at The Falls 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

            Friday, May 5 – Post Prom at Monroe County YMCA 11:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m.

            Saturday, May 6 – High School Baseball vs. Lebanon at HOME – 1:00 p.m.

 

THINKING SPRING?????  Visit the Valmeyer FFA Greenhouse.  You will find a vast selection of bedding plants, rose bushes and hanging baskets.  The Greenhouse is open from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. on school days.  For more information call 935-2100, extension 102.  Also watch for their Saturday OPEN HOUSE Events.

 

TO RESERVE ANY OF THE FACILITIES AT BORSCH PARK FOR A PARTY OR FUNCTION please contact Laurie at Village Hall.  Those with reservations will take precedence over those who have not reserved the facilities for their event.  This time of year with graduation parties, the park gets extremely busy, so be sure to call Village Hall.

 

The FIRST ANNUAL VHS POST-PROM will be held on May 5 following the Junior / Senior Prom at the YMCA in Columbia.  The theme is “Cinco de Mayo”.  The doors open at 11:30 p.m. for registration and the doors will close at 12:30 a.m.  Parents will be notified if their child does not register by 12:30 a.m.  The event will end at 4:00 a.m.  Tickets will be sold for $5.00 (this includes a T-shirt) at School from April 18-25.  A registration form will need to be turned in before a ticket will be sold.  The event will include DJ/Karaoke, swimming, pool obstacle course, bungee run, velcro wall, basketball, volleyball, “Fear Factor” contest, movies, card games, Dance Dance Revolution contest and much, much more!!!!!  There will also be a taco bar, chips, cookies, ice cream and other great snacks.  Attendance prizes will be given out all evening and also at the end of the evening.  Juniors and Seniors will be eligible to win other prizes such as Ipods, TV’s, DVD players, mini-fridge, Cardinals and Rams tickets, etc.  The night will conclude with a “money drop”.  ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND THIS FUN AND SAFE EVENT.   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!!!

 

The “Hopping for a Cure” Relay for Life Monroe County Team invites you to attend a Fundraiser at St. John United Church of Christ in Valmeyer on Friday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m.  Make sure to bring a friend, it’s always more fun!  This fundraiser will tempt your taste buds and simplify life in the kitchen.  Introducing the Cooking Combo of The Pampered Chef and Tastefully Simple.  Both companies will be presenting cooking demonstrations and taste testing.  The Pampered Chef will also have their line of professional quality kitchen tools for you to see and try before you buy.  The evening will include attendance prizes and fun, food, friends and shopping.  You just can’t have any more fun on a Friday night.  Come on over and support a very personal cause - - - the fight against breast cancer.  Be a hero to someone.  For more information or directions, please call Debi Schneider at 939-6377 or Mary Dell at 618-304-1899.

 

VALMEYER SCHOOL CALENDAR . . . . .

            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.

 

FREE TETANUS INJECTIONS – AT ST. JOHN UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – Sunday, May 7th at 10:30 a.m.  FREE after a $10 REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT.  Pay $10.00 to reserve your dose.  Upon receiving your injection you will receive your $10.00 deposit back.  Sign up today as there are only a limited number of injections available.  To reserve your dose or for additional information call Carol Nash at 935-2718 or Susan Rosse at 939-1800. 

 

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.

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the 1ST ANNUAL VALMEYER OPTIMIST CLUB ROAD RALLY – May 20.  Registration is from Noon to 1:00 p.m. at Mike’s Convenience Store.  The duration of the rally will be approximately 4 hours with the final destination at a local restaurant.  The fee is $15 per person / 4 people per vehicle.  For more information contact Scott Roever at 935-2332.

 

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!!!!!!!!!!!!