THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 16 – Number 10                                                                                                         March 10, 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:

                Thursday, March 6 – Junior High Volleyball vs. Smithton at HOME – 4:15 p.m.

                Thursday, March 6 – NHS Induction Ceremony – 7:30 p.m.

                Friday, March 7 – Junior High Volleyball at Millstadt – 4:15 p.m.

                Saturday, March 8 – SIJRSAA Volleyball Regional – Valmeyer vs. Marissa at SPPS – 9:00 a.m.

                Monday, March 10 – Junior High Volleyball vs. Prairie du Rocher at HOME – 5:00 p.m.

                Monday, March 10 – Music Booster Meeting in the Chorus Room – 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 11 – Junior High Volleyball Conference Tournament.

Wednesday, March 12 – Agriculture Career Night at Waterloo High School – 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 13 – High School Softball vs. Sparta at HOME – 4:30 p.m.

Friday, March 14 – Teacher Institute – students dismissed at 12:47 p.m.

Saturday, March 15 – Music Boosters Dinner Theater.

 

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 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.

 

                EVENT RESCHEDULED – EVENT RESCHEDULED . . . . . . . . . . . The teachers and administration of Valmeyer School will be working at the Columbia McDonald’s for “McTeacher’s Night” on Tuesday, March 11th 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 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.

 

                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.

 

                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 info 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!!!!!!!!!!!!