June 15, 2015
Harw ood Union Middle/High School
Harwood Weekly Update
RELAX, READ, AND REJUVENTATE
FOR SUMMER
Report Card Mailing: June 26, 2015
Summer Office Hours:
• 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
• Closed July 2nd – 6th for the Independence
Day Holiday
• Final Newsletter! Next one will be in
August, prior to the school starting.
A Special Farewell …
Lisa Lemieux, Harwood Union High School Counselor, is retiring this June. Lisa, a
native Vermonter, has dedicated 36 years to education. After graduating from
Castleton State College, she returned to her Alma Mata, Williamstown High School,
in order to “give back”, a theme that guided her career – demonstrated by both her
own community contributions as well as by the manner in which she influenced
others to do the same.
Lisa received her Master’s in Counseling from Johnson State College, and after
serving two years as a school counselor at Spaulding High School, she was named
the Director of Counseling – a tribute to her natural affinity for leadership and her
commitment to service. She stayed in this position for 13 years where upon she
was hired to be the Director of School Counseling here at Harwood Union.
In her 10 years at Harwood, Lisa transformed the School Counseling Department;
she updated the systems and re-focused services to be student-centered and family
friendly. Lisa put her energy to ensuring every student had access to an educational
program that fit his/her needs, promoted the successful completion of high school
and prepared students for entry into college or career.
Lisa was a scheduling wizard, who collaborated tirelessly with internal partners and
outside agencies as necessary, to creatively schedule students and provide them,
as needed, with opportunities to support both academic and personal development.
In the words of one student, “Lisa inspired me to come to school at a time when I
thought it had no purpose for me.”
Lisa looks forward to riding her bicycle – perhaps across the country, and then to
continue her identity of “giving back” by becoming a certified mental health disaster
counselor and volunteering for organizations like Habitat for Humanity.
Bon Voyage
to
Harwood’s Cultural Captain
Article Adapted from Kianna Haskin’s Common Ground Interview
Bonnie Westwater – Harwood’s Cultural Captain, lived in Spain until she was 8; her
love for language and travel began at a very young age. She started her teaching
career in Seattle, and then moved shortly thereafter to Flagstaff, Arizona, where she
taught for fifteen years. Arizona was where she began to teach both French and
Spanish at both the middle and the high school levels. Before Harwood, she taught
at Montpelier Middle and High School. Bonnie has been teaching at Harwood for
thirteen years.
Bonnie has enjoyed teaching a wide range of students; however, she has a special
place in her heart for 7th graders. She states, “When they come in everything is so
new to them and they’re so excited. Sometimes I tell my colleagues that it’s almost
like having kindergarteners.” She also enjoys her seniors and advanced Spanish
classes too, “I like the maturity and I like the advanced material of the upper level
classes. I can communicate with them, and vice versa, and I get excited to see them
graduate, where they are going to go and where life is going to take them, and if
they are using language in their studies. Most of these students I have taught for
four years, so there is a strong connection.”
Bonnie loves it when students get excited about language. “It is such a great feeling
when students are able to communicate in a different language,” she adds,
“Students are fortunate to have so many electives and core classes. I think they
have wonderful opportunities here. Bonnie will miss her students and her colleagues
the most, but is looking forward to her new life phase.
Over the last few years, Bonnie has extended her learning and shared her
professional language expertise with others. She has traveled to Cuba and Costa
Rica with educators from Vermont. “I would like to keep traveling and learning when
I retire. Her plans expand a horizon of opportunities including working for a travel
company, or an organization that sponsors travel for seniors or gap year students.
She may also tutor at GMVSI, continue exploring her interest in the Comprehensible
Input methodology (story telling) and teaching it to adults or teach English in a
Spanish speaking country. For Bonnie, it is a world wide open.
Fall Sports Registration:
Registration for all Harwood High School and Middle School fall
sports is now open! All signups are online at FamilyID.com. Find
sign up info at the end of this newsletter, after the exam
schedules!
Start dates:
High School Girls Soccer: Thursday August 13, 6:00-8:00 pm
High School Boys Soccer: Monday August 17, 7:30 -9:00 am;
5:30-7:00 pm
High School Field Hockey: Monday August 17, 4:30-6:30 pm
High School Cross Country: Monday August 17, time TBD
Middle School Sports: Wednesday August 26
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HARWOOD WEEKLY UPDATE JUNE 15 -20, 2015
Monday 15
Tuesday 16
Wednesday 17
Last Day of
School!
HS Track and Field
HS Track and
at Decathlon Field at Decathlon
UVM
- UVM
Harwood Art Show
6:00 HU Art wing
Harwood School
Board Meeting
5:30 HU Library
Thursday 18
Friday 19
Saturday 20
2015 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
Page 6
June 11-16
THURSDAY-JUNE 11th is a FULL DAY OF SCHOOL
FRIDAY, MONDAY and TUESDAY: 2 exams/day –dismissal at 12:30 for all students
EXAM SCHEDULE is in reverse order –BLOCK 7- BLOCK 1
THURSDAY: JUNE 11th Schedule
EXAM Block 7 - 8:15 -10:15
10:30 - 2:47
6 -34 minute classes
30 - minute lunches
4 minutes passing
Exam –Block 7
8:15 -10:15
Exam –Block 7
8:15 -10:15
Block 1 Class
10:30 – 11:04
Block 1 Class
10:30 – 11:04
Lunch 1
11:08 – 11:38
Block 2 Class
11:08 – 11:42
Block 2 Class
11:42 – 12:16
Lunch 2
11:46 – 12:16
Block 3 Class
12:20 – 12:54
Block 3 Class
12:20 – 12:54
Block 4 Class
12:58 – 1:32
Block 4 Class
12:58 – 1:32
Block 5 Class
1:36 – 2:10
Block 5 Class
1:36 – 2:10
Block 6 Class
2:14 – 2:47
Block 6 Class
2:14 – 2:47
MS Schedule for Thursday – June 11
th
th
th
7 Grade Team
8 Grade Team
Block 7 Class
8:05 - 8:39
Block 7 Class
8:05 – 8:39
Core
8:43 -12:25
Core
8:43 -12:25
Lunch
12:25 – 12:58
Lunch
12:25 -12:58
Core
12:58 – 1:32
Core
12:58 – 1:32
Block 5 Class
1:36 – 2:10
Block 5 Class
1:36 – 2:10
Block 6 Class
2:14 – 2:47
Block 6 Class
2:14 – 2:47
HS EXAM SCHEDULE
FRIDAY 6/12
All students Grades 9 -12
MONDAY 6/15
TUESDAY 6/16
Students Grades 9-11
Students Grades 9-11
Block 6 Class
Block 4 Class
Block 2 Class
8:15 -10:15
8:15 -10:15
Block 3 Class
Block 1 Class
10:30 -12:30
10:30 -12:30
8:15 -10:15
Block 5 Class
10:30 -12:30
MS SCHEDULE DURING EXAMS –FRIDAY –JUNE 12
th
th
7 grade Team
8 grade team
Block 6 Class
8:05 - 8:50
Core
8:05 - 8:50
Core
8:50 -11:10
Core
8:50 -11:10
Block 5 Class
11:15 -12:00
Block 5 Class
11:15 -12:00
Lunch
12:00 -12:30
Lunch
12:00 -12:30
Dismissal
12:35
Dismissal
12:35
MS SCHEDULE DURING EXAMS –MONDAY –JUNE 15
th
th
7 grade Team
8 grade team
Core
8:00 -12:00
Core
8:00 -12:00
Lunch
12:00 -12:30
Lunch
12:00 -12:30
Dismissal
12:35
Dismissal
12:35
MS SCHEDULE DURING EXAMS – TUESDAY –JUNE 16
th
th
7 grade Team
8 grade team
Core
8:00 – 9:30
Core
8:00 – 9:30
MS Awards Assembly
9:30 -12:00
MS Awards Assembly
9:30 -12:00
Lunch
12:00 -12:30
Lunch
12:00 -12:30
Dismissal
12:35
Dismissal
12:35
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2015 Final Exam Schedule for Classes with only Seniors
At the teacher’s discretion –Seniors with a B average or better do not need to take a final exam.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
June 8
June 9
June 10
June 11
June 12
Block 2 Exam
Block 7 Exam
During Block 2
class time -83
minutes
8:15 -10:15
Block 4 Exam
during Block 4 class
time - 83 minutes
BLOCK 1 exam is
10:30 -12:30
FOLLOW A
THURSDAY
SCHEDULE
Block 3 exam
during block 3 class
REGULAR
MONDAY
SCHEDULE
Regular Exam Day
Block 5 exam
during block 5 class
Block 6 Exam
8:15 – 10:15
Seniors then have
lunch 12:45 -1:30
Seniors attend
Regular class
Blocks 1 and 7 as
scheduled
Attend remaining
classes Blocks 5 and
6
Schedule make-up
exams for seniors
10:30 -12:30
Seniors attend 6
block class
Seniors graduation
marching practice
at 1:00 p.m.
1. Exams will be given during the scheduled block of time as identified above.
2. Seniors are to attend all classes through the end of the day on Thursday. If the exam has been given, then
teachers should think about some type of celebratory activity for that time.
3. Seniors must come to school on Friday for Block 6 exam or make up exams if they have any to complete.
4. GRADUATION MARCHING PRACTICE -1:00 p.m. on Friday for all seniors
Exam Schedule for Courses With Both Seniors and Underclassmen
Seniors will report to MS multi purpose room during the regular schedule class time to take the exams as identified
above or the teacher can make an alternative plan for senior exams.
1. If you need an exam proctored, teachers will need to provide exams to Wendy in advance with a list of
names that will be taking the exam.
2. Teachers will need to give names and exams to Wendy for any senior needing to make-up or finish an exam
on Friday, June 12.
3. Seniors are to attend all classes through the end of the day on Thursday.
4. Seniors must come to school on Friday for their Block 6 exam or to take a make –up an exam.
5. GRADUATION MARCHING PRACTICE - 1:00 p.m. on Friday for all seniors.
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Greetings!
We are excited to announce that we are now offering the convenience of online Athletics and
Activity registration through our partner company, FamilyID (www.familyid.com).
FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides you with an easy, user-friendly way to
register for our programs, and helps us to be more administratively efficient and environmentally
responsible. When you register through FamilyID, the system keeps track of your information in
your FamilyID profile so you enter your information only once for multiple uses, multiple family
members and multiple programs.
Before any student can participate in athletic programs (including tryouts) the following
requirements must be met:
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A copy of the student’s most recent physical, signed by a physician, must be on file prior
to the first day of practice. Physicals expire 24 months from the date of the exam.
Students with expired physicals will not be permitted to participate in practices or games
until a new physical is turned in.
The parents/guardians are responsible for filling out the online form completely and
ensuring that any and all medical information concerning your child’s health, medical
concerns, injuries, medications and allergies are reported to the Athletic Department &
coaches
ALL students participating in athletics or activities must provide proof of insurance. If you
do not have insurance, contact Sue Duprat ([email protected]) for information on how to
obtain school insurance.
INFORMATION NEEDED TO REGISTER
It will be helpful to have the following information handy to allow for accurate completion of your
online registration.
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Your insurance information (Carrier, Policy number/Group Number)
Names, phone number information for three (3) Emergency Contacts
A parent/guardian should register by clicking on this link:
https://www.familyid.com/harwood-union-middlehigh-school
and following these steps:
1. Under the "Programs" title, click on the link for the program you want to sign up for. Scroll
to bottom of page to either Sign Up as a Family or Individual if this is your first time using
FamilyID, or Log In if you already have a FamilyID account.
2. Sign Up for your secure FamilyID account by entering your family name, email address
and password. You will receive an email with a link to confirm your new account. (If you
don’t see the email, check your spam or junk folders.)
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3. Click on the link in your email confirmation, which will log you in to FamilyID, and then
complete the information requested on the registration form. When you have completed
the form, click the "Save & Continue" button.
4. Review your registration summary and click "Confirm Registration" to submit. Once
completed, you will receive an email receipt from [email protected]. You can
also view your completed registration on your Dashboard. You can log into
https://www.familyid.com at any time to update your information and to check your
registration(s).
SUPPORT:
You can always find our programs at www.familyid.com by clicking "Find Programs" in the top
blue banner and searching for our school name.
If you need assistance with you registration, you can call Family ID at 888-800-5583 X1 or email
[email protected]. FamilyID also offers online chat during business hours and a support
center at https://familyid.desk.com. Support is available 7 days per week and messages will be
returned promptly.
If you have any questions, please contact me!
suedu
Sue Duprat
Director of Athletics and Activities
Harwood Union Middle/High School
(802)882-1156
[email protected]