THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 16 – Number 6                                                                                                         February 11, 2008

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:

            Friday, February 8 – High School Boys Basketball at Dupo – 6:15 p.m.

            Saturday, February 9 – K through 12 Science Fair – 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Multi Purpose Room.

            Monday, February 11 – Junior High Volleyball vs. Marissa at HOME – 4:15 p.m.

            Monday, February 11 – Science Club Field Trip.

            Tuesday, February 12 – High School Boys Basketball vs. Evansville at HOME – 7:00 p.m.

            Thursday, February 14 – Junior High Volleyball at Smithton – 4:15 p.m.

            Friday, February 15 – Teacher Institute – students dismissed at 12:47 p.m.

            Friday, February 15 – High School Boys Basketball vs. Okawville at HOME – 6:15 p.m.  Senior Night.

            Saturday, February 16 – BOSS Pizza Day.

            Monday, February 18 – President’s Day – NO SCHOOL.

            Monday, February 18 – High School Boys Basketball Regional Tournament.

            Monday, February 18 – Junior High Volleyball vs. New Athens at HOME – 4:15 p.m.

 

                COMING THIS WEEK – St. John Church will be hosting a FISH FRY on Wednesday, February 6th from 3:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Items available will include cod cut ups and tilapia sandwiches or plates.  Plates include two side orders, a drink and dessert.  You can dine in or carry out your meal.

 

            The Valmeyer Music Boosters holding their annual Dinner / Auction / Theater event on Saturday, March 15 in the Valmeyer School Multi Purpose Room.  The theme for this year’s event is “WELCOME TO PIRATE ISLAND.”  They are looking for items to be donated for the silent and live auction to be held in conjunction with that event.  If you’re looking for an idea – how about going together with family members and donating a themed-basket for the silent auction?  If you have any questions about auction donations, contact a committee member – Gayle McCarthy, Teena Riechmann or Zoe Ann Schwarze.

TICKETS GO ON SALE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH FOR “WELCOME TO PIRATE ISLAND”.   Tickets will be available at First Bank in Valmeyer, Mike’s Convenience Store, Valmeyer Village Hall, First National Bank in Waterloo and Valmeyer School.  Doors will open at 4:30 p.m. with the silent auction beginning at 5:00 p.m.  The evening will also include a costume contest, live auction, and induction of members into the Valmeyer School Music Hall of Fame.    Entertainment for the evening will be a Musical – “Pirate Island”.  Limited babysitting services are available – call Marcia Braswell or Mike Alexander at School for details and to make reservations.

 

            MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the Valmeyer Music Boosters Annual Fish Fry / Music Marathon on Friday, February 22 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Valmeyer School multi purpose room.  Carryouts will be available starting at 3:30 p.m.  Cod plates include two sides and dessert.  Cod sandwiches, side orders, drinks and dessert will also be available.  High School students will be performing music solos & ensemble selections.  All proceeds benefit Valmeyer School Music programs. 

 

            St. John United Church of Christ Youth Group is selling Butter Braids and Cookie Dough as a Fund Raiser.  The butter braids are $9.50 each and the cookie dough is $12.50.  All orders must be placed by February 24th for delivery on March 2nd.  To place an order contact a Youth Group member, or Susan Unterseh, Youth Group Advisor at 935-2370.

 

            MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE ZACK PAGE BENEFIT.  Zack Page is the brother of Hattie Doyle, Valmeyer High School Principal.  He was diagnosed with Guillian Barre Syndrome on October 25, 2007, and is now undergoing rehabilitation.  A Trivia Night and Silent Auction has been scheduled for Friday, February 29 to help raise funds to cover overwhelming medical bills the family has acquired.  The benefit will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Valmeyer High School.  The cost of the trivia event is $10 per person with a maximum of 8 people per table.  The silent auction will take place during the trivia event.  For more information contact Jenny Kohnz at 935-2100 or Gayle McCarthy at 935-2388.

            Check out the Valmeyer School web page.  A guide has been added for using the PARENT PORTAL to the Grade Book program.  It briefly explains what can be seen in each link on the page and how to navigate around in the portal.  CHECK IT OUT!!!

 

            At the most recent meeting of the Valmeyer Village Board, the Trustees authorized the formation of a committee to begin planning festivities and events for the Centennial of the Village to be celebrated during 2009.  Anyone interested in serving on that committee should contact Laurie Brown, Village Clerk.

 

            Want to help out the School?  Collect General Mills boxtops, Campbells for Education labels and Nestle water bottle labels and send them to School with your child or even with a neighbor child or drop them off at the school office.  All these companies provide funds or equipment for our School.  To find out what products are eligible look at these websites:  http://www.labelsforeducation.com/eligibleproductsEN.aspx and http://www.boxtops4education.com/AboutBoxTops/Products.aspx.

 

            Anyone interested in helping plan or support this year’s 3rd Annual VHS 2008 Post Prom should contact Becky Karsten at 935-2100, extension 205 or at bkarsten@valmeyerk12.org.

 

            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!!!!!!!!!!!!