May 11 -16, 2015 Harw ood Union Middle/High School Harwood Weekly Update Brace yourself for a week of Harwood Spirit – a long tradition of students proving the worthiness of their Harwood spirit. In a week of competitions, each class tries to outdo the other in the arts, athletics, and academics. Classes earn points in a wide variety of challenges including poetry, the battle of the bands, Survivor, thematic skits and murals along with a day of events that include everything from Twister to Chess, Ultimate Frisbee and Jousting. The winning class gets bragging rights for a year and recognition on the plaque. Page 2 Harwood Student Earns Prestigious National Recognition Charlotte Caffry Randall A Presidential Scholar Charlotte & Governor Shumlin U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the selection of Charlotte Caffry Randall, a Harwood student, as a 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Ms. Caffry Randall is one of 141 American high school seniors that have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship, service, and contribution to school and community. Charlotte will be honored for her accomplishments in Washington D.C., in June. “Presidential Scholars demonstrate the accomplishments that can be made when students challenge themselves, set the highest standards, and commit themselves to excellence,” Duncan said. “These scholars are poised to make their mark on our nation in every field imaginable. Their academic and artistic achievements reflect a sense of purpose that we should seek to instill in all students to prepare them for college, careers, civic responsibilities, and the challenges of today’s job market.” The White House Commission on Presidential Scholars, appointed by President Obama, selects honored scholars annually based on their academic success, artistic excellence, essays, school evaluations and transcripts, as well as evidence of community service, leadership, and demonstrated commitment to high ideals. Of the three million students expected to graduate from high school this year, more than 4,300 candidates qualified for the 2015 awards determined by outstanding performance on the College Board SAT and ACT exams, and through nominations made by Chief State School Officers or the National YoungArts Foundation’s nationwide YoungArts™ competition. Page 3 Harwood teacher, Katherine Cadwell, who spoke to me on behalf of Charlotte, states, “Words that come to mind when I think of Charlotte include grace, intention, insight, intellect. She has a strong moral compass, making her generous with her time, and conscientious in her actions.” In addition to being a top scholar, Charlotte’s contributions to school and community have included: serving as an intern in a seventh grade math class; being a student representative on a hiring committee for a math teacher; Co-founder and President of Harwood’s Best Buddies Club, a powerful peer-to-peer mentoring program that links traditionally- and differently-abled students for activities and relationship; and serving as a longstanding member of Partner’s Club, another peer program where students support students competing in Special Olympics. Charlotte values a liberal arts education, but is excited about expanding her knowledge of neuroscience and learning theory, in addition to studying teaching practice. Prom Info: Tickets for the 2015 prom, Masquerade in Paris, will go on sale during lunches the week of May 4. Tickets are $25/single and $45/couple. The prom is to be held at National Life on Saturday, May 16, from 7:00pm until 11:00pm. Project Graduation information and contracts will be Follow us on Twitter! @HarwoodAD for sports updates, schedule updates and other events @rexa_harwood for academic events, and general school related topics available the week of May 4. Transportation will be provided by coach buses making it necessary to have the final number of participants attending no later than Friday, May 22. This year's event will begin at HUHS at 7:15pm on Saturday, June 13, for bag checks and boarding; continue to Twin City Lanes for bowling, arcade, two-story laser tag, and munchies; travel to Burlington to board the Spirit of Ethan Allen for a 1:30am - 3:30am cruise with music and ice cream sundae bar; and ending with drop-offs at the Waterbury Train Station (4:45am) and HUHS (5:00am). All contracts must be signed by the student and a parent/guardian even if the student is 18 years of age or older. Students MAY NOT drive themselves to and from the event, but can carpool with another parent or guardian. Please direct any questions to Nancy Myrto at 882-1100. HARWOOD WEEKLY UPDATE MAY 11- 23, 2015 Monday 11 Tuesday 12 Wednesday 13 Thursday 14 Friday 15 Girls Tennis @ Lake Region 3:30 Bus at 1:15 HS Track @ MMU 3:30 Buses at 2:00 Golf @ Lake 3:30 Bus at 1:15 JV Baseball @ Williamstown 4:30 Bus at 2:45 8th Grade to Mad River Valley Service Projects Bus at 8:30 Golf @ Stowe 3:30 Bus at 2:00 Varsity Baseball/Softball @ Randolph 4:30 Bus at 2:40 Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ U-32 4:30 Bus at 3:00 7th Grade to Big Picture Buses at 11:00 Varsity Softball @ Fairfax 4:30 Bus at 2:10 JV Baseball Home Randolph 4:30 Boys Varsity/JV Lacrosse Home Lamoille 4:00/5:30 Varsity Girls Lacrosse Home Chelsea 4:30 MS Track Home Meet 3:30 Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Montpelier 4:00 Bus at 2:30 Monday 18 Tuesday 19 Boys Varsity Lacrosse Home Randolph 4:00 Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ Randolph 4:30 Bus at 2:40 Boys Tennis @ Montpelier 3:30 Bus at 2:30 Girls Tennis Home Montpelier 3:30 Dismiss at 2:30 Saturday 16 MS Track @ U-32 10:00 Bus at 8:45 Boys Tennis @ Middlebury 3:30 Bus at 1:30 Harwood Prom 7:00 National Life Montpelier HS Track @ Mt Abe 3:30 Bus at 1:15 Wednesday 20 Thursday 21 Girls Tennis Home Middlebury 3:30 Dismiss at 2:30 Saturday 23 JV Baseball @ Oxbow 4:30 Bus at 2:00 Girls Tennis at BFA (Collins Perley) 3:30 Bus at 2:00 Boys Golf @ NCU Invitational Depart 6:30 HS Track @ SBHS Twilight Meet 5:00 Buses at 3:30 HS Track @ Frosh/Soph Meet U-32 10:00 Bus at 9:00 Girls Tennis @ U-32 3:30 Bus at 2:30 Golf Home (Northfield, Oxbow, Montpelier) 3:30 Dismiss at 2:20 Partner's Club @ Bocce Tourney St. Albans (Collins Perley) Bus at 7:50 Varsity Softball Home Colchester 4:30 JV Baseball @ Lamoille 11:00 Bus at 9:00 Boys Tennis Home (Waterbury) BFA 3:30 Dismiss at 2:30 MS Track Home Meet 3:30 Friday 22 Girls Varsity Lacrosse @ GMVS 11:00 Bus at 9:30 Golf @ Northfield 3:00 Bus at 1:50 Girls Varsity and JV Lacrosse @ Lamoille 4:30/5:45 Bus at 2:30 Boys Tennis Home (Waterbury) U-32 3:30 Dismiss at 2:30 Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ GMVS 4:00 Bus at 2:40 Boys Varsity/JV Lacrosse Home Stowe 4:00/5:30 Varsity Baseball/Softball @ U-32 4:30 Bus at 3:00 Middle School Transition Night 5:30 HU Middle School Boys Varsity Lacrosse Home Vergennes 4:00 Varsity Baseball/Softball Home Oxbow 4:30 JV Baseball Home U-32 4:30 JV Girls Lacrosse Home St Johnsbury 5:00 Harwood School Board Meeting 5:30 HU Library Three Democracies Oratorical 6:00 HU Library Inaugural Senior Music Showcase 7:00 HU auditorium Softball Home Lyndon 4:30 Varsity Baseball/Softball Home Northfield (Doubleheader) 11:00/1:00 ONLINE COURSES VTVLC is the program through which Harwood students can access a limited number of accredited online high school courses for free. The courses run concurrently with school terms, and therefore represent commitment over and above regularly scheduled courses. Slots are limited, and will be available next year only to members of the classes of 2016 and 2017 on a first come, first serve basis. If interested, you should contact your school counselor as soon as possible to complete the preapproval process. IT’S COMING…THE SENIOR Post-Secondary Questionnaire… On May 11th each member of the senior class will receive an electronic survey sent to their wwsu email. Keep an eye on your account. Every Senior must complete it! It is about YOU, and your current plans for next year. It should take no more than two minutes to complete. This form is important for TWO big reasons: 1) It generates critical data about the class of 2015 that is published annually in Harwood’s profile and gives data about trends among high school graduates. This information is also required by the Agency of Education. 2) Many of you are going on to college, military or other program and will need your final transcript sent at the end of the school year. This survey is the way you communicate to the school counseling office where you would like that final transcript sent. Questions or concerns should be directed to the School Counseling Department
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