THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 16 – Number 7 February 18, 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 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.

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 4^TH 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 24^th for delivery on March 2^nd. To place an order contact a Youth Group member, or Susan Unterseh, Youth Group Advisor at 935-2370.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE VALMEYER HIGH SCHOOL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY BLOOD DRIVE. The American Red Cross and the Valmeyer Chapter of the National Honor Society would like you to come to the Valmeyer High School Gym on Monday, February 25 from 1:00 to 6:00 to donate blood. All blood donors will receive a complimentary T-shirt from the Red Cross, along with FREE FOOD AND DRINK. Appointments are welcomed, but not necessary. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the blood drive, contact Kelly Rowold, VHS NHS Advisor at 935-2100, extension 122 or by emailing her at krowold@valmeyerk12.org.

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!!!

The Valmeyer Village Board of Trustees has 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.

The Valmeyer Optimists are looking for a used 12 – 16 ft. long enclosed cargo trailer for storing and hauling all of their picnic supplies. If you have one for sale, or know of one available contact Dave Henerfauth at 935-2354.

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

VILLAGE OF VALMEYER LARGE ITEM PICKUP DATES FOR 2008

MARCH 13, JUNE 12, SEPTEMBER 25 AND DECEMBER 11.

VILLAGE OF VALMEYER COMMUNITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE DATES

APRIL 19 AND OCTOBER 4.

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