THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 16 – Number 8 February 25, 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:

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.” The Committee is 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.

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.

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.

The Valmeyer Senior Citizens will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, February 27 at 1:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building. Frances Meyer (the clown) will entertain in the afternoon.

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.

St. John United Church of Christ will be hosting a Fish Fry at the Church on Friday, February 29 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. They will have cod cut-ups and tilapia sandwiches or plates. Plates include 2 sides (home-made potato salad, fries or slaw), a drink and homemade dessert. You can dine in or carry out.

The teachers and administration of Valmeyer School will be working at the Columbia McDonald’s for “McTeacher’s Night” on Tuesday, March 4^th between 4:00 and 8:00 p.m. to help raise money for the 2008 Post Prom. See your favorite teacher / administrator working at McDonald’s and grab a bite to eat all for a good cause. . . . . Donations are still needed for the 2008 Post Prom. If you would like to help out, contact Becky Karsten at 935-2100, extension 205 or by email at bkarsten@valmeyerk12.org. Monetary donations will be accepted as well as donations of food and prizes. The next Parent Meeting is February 25^th at 7:00 p.m. in the Teacher’s Workroom at School. Anyone interested is invited to attend!

The Knights of Columbus are having their “FIRST ANNUAL” Fish Fry on Friday, March 7 at the American Legion Home in Valmeyer. They will be serving fish and sides from 3:30 to 7:00 p.m. They will also be making deliveries in town, so keep your eye out for order forms which will be available at area businesses the week before the Fish Fry. For more information, contact Scott Roever at 935-2332.

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.

Valmeyer High School Guidance announcements . . . . . There are several scholarships available for Seniors and the list can be found at www.valmeyerk12.org under the GUIDANCE link. From the Guidance Counselors page, click on the Scholarships/Announcements link. You can also find upcoming college visits, college fairs, and other information on financial aid.

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