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U-32 Newsletter
December 2014
FLL Robotics Tournament
By Randy Brown
It was an exciting day of LEGO FLL robotics in Vermont on
Sunday, November 16, when Norwich University hosted
the 2nd annual Vermont State FLL Robotics
Tournament. This year, 23 Vermont teams registered,
including SIX teams from WCSU. The U-32 Middle School
sent two teams again this year, and elementary school
students from Worcester, Middlesex, East Montpelier and
Berlin also formed teams. These students worked since
August in preparation for this tournament, learning to
design and program robots, and conducting research and
preparing for presentations in front of a panel of judges.
The tournament took place in Norwich’s Plumley Armory
building and many parents and community members
stopped by to cheer on the Middlesex Master Builders, U32’s Mindset Mindstorms, U-32’s Team ASDFJKL, East
Montpelier’s Amazon River Dolphins, the Berlin Bots, and
Worcester’s Imaginary Laser Pigeons, as they battled it
out in the robot arena!
In somewhat of a repeat of last year, one of the U-32 teams
took home a 1st place trophy and will advance to the New
England tournament. In addition, Rumney’s 4th and 5th
grade team also took home a 1st place trophy again and
will advance. EMES Amazon River Dolphins also advanced.
U-32's Team ASDFJKL; achieved the highest score of the
day (205 points) during the robotics matches, and in
addition they made a very nice presentation during the
project judging session. U-32's Team Mindset Mindstorms
also performed well, ending up in 9th place overall.
For more information about the FIRST FLL program,
visit http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprograms/fLL
Driver Education students: Permits required by January 9
Semester 2 students must show a permit to Lauren in Guidance or Sandie in room 131 by Friday, January 9. If a
student does not have a permit by January 9, they need to meet with their counselor or speak with Lauren to drop
the course. Other students with permits will be added from the wait list.
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December 2014
River Study
Board Corner
By Brian Slopey
Important Weapons Policy Change
By Jonathan Goddard
As many of you may be aware, U-32 has not allowed
students to have any type of knife, including pocket
knives, with blade lengths that exceed 2 ½ inches, in their
possession while on school grounds. The U-32 policy
committee, the U-32 school board, and the larger WSCU
Policy Committee, have all been actively discussing this
issue on a community-wide level and have concluded that
a change in that policy is needed.
The U-32 Policy Committee recommended to the board
that students not be allowed to carry knives of any kind
while at school or while riding buses both to and from
school. The U-32 board reviewed a first draft of the
recommended change to policy F-21 Weapons at its
meeting on November 5, 2014, and formally adopted this
change to the policy at the board meeting on November
19, 2014.
This Fall, U-32 collaborated with the UVM Watershed
Alliance to monitor four sites on the Winooski River
bordering the U-32 property. You can go to their web to
see their data at http://www.uvm.edu/watershed/
schools/u32-high-school.
Students collected physical, chemical, and biological data.
They found very high levels of e-coli and phosphates. High
levels of e-coli indicate the water may be unhealthy for
swimming, and phosphates contribute to excessive algae
growth in Lake Champlain. Students report that they find
it very rewarding to have college science students helping
them with their work. They are great role models and
help our students to think about furthering their
education. Teachers involved in this program are Aanika
Devries and Brian Slopey.
That policy change was effective immediately. We believe
this change will enhance and better ensure the safety of
all members of the U-32 school community including
students, staff, administrators, volunteers, and visitors.
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs
(ATOD) trainings in December for
parents and students
On December 11, U-32 will hold a series of sessions
during the day about decision-making around substances
(ATOD) for Middle School students. Debby Haskins, MS,
LADC, CCS, will be working with groups of students during
the day and will meet with parents in the evening. Topics
will include:
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The research-based impact of marijuana on the brain.
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Decision-making strategies relating to ATOD.
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Video and dialogue session with U-32 SAP Counselor,
Colleen Dwyer, and the middle school leadership
team.
In the evening, a similar panel will be held for parents at
6:30 p.m., facilitated by Debby Haskins and the U-32
Administration. For more information, please contact
Jody Emerson at [email protected] or 229-0321, ext.
5131.
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December 2014
BULLETIN BOARD
Music Department ‘Notes’
Yearbooks are on sale! Full-color, only $25.00, and may
be purchased from Pat Fair in the library or online at:
http://www.entourageyearbooks.com/YBStore/
YearbookStoreMain.asp?YBID=73040D16.
Upcoming Events
December 4
7:00 p.m.—Come and support our
students auditioning for the New
England Music Festival. The public is
welcome!
New England Music Festival auditions
(HS) in Hartford, Vermont
Camerata caroling all day
December recipe contest!
December 6
U-32 Food Service is holding a healthy recipe contest for
the month of December. Students are encouraged to
submit healthy recipes that meet USDA school lunch
requirements. The winning recipes will be featured on our
January lunch menu. Parents, please encourage your
students to participate! Details and guidelines may be
obtained from TAs or from Rick Hungerford in the cafeteria
or at [email protected].
December 12
Governor’s Institutes of Vermont
Winter Weekends
Attention Middle School Students—
Join Mathcounts
Citrus fundraiser
Thank you to those who supported the music department
by placing citrus fruit orders. Delivery is between
December 2 and 5. Contact Sara Wolf at 229-0321, ext.
5170 or [email protected] with questions.
GIV Winter Weekends are exhilarating, academic/creative
weekend events for any Vermont 9th-12th grade student.
At GIV Winter Weekend you will spend the weekend on a
college campus, make new friends, take on an intensive
study challenge, and gain exciting new skills and ideas. It’s
the perfect time to test out the Governor’s Institutes and
try something new!
Are you a creative problem-solver? Are you wanting to pursue an interest in math? Then join MathCounts! We meet
once a month to play games, solve problems, and practice
for MathCounts competitions. Last year, the U-32 Middle
School team took first place in the regional competition
held at Lyndon State College, and performed well in the
state competition at Vermont Technical College.
WINTER WEEKEND I
February 6 – 8, 2015
Goddard College in Plainfield, Vermont
Coaches Kate McCann and Kendra Christiana invite you to
attend our next meeting on Wednesday, December 10 from
2:45—3:30 in the high school math lab (room 225). Snacks
will be provided.
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ASTRO PHOTOGRAPHY
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CURRENT ISSUES & LEADERSHIP
ARTS – COMEDY THEATER
WINTER WEEKEND II
February 13 – 15, 2015
Marlboro College in Marlboro, Vermont
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ADVANCED MATHEMATICS FOR GIRLS
SONGWRITING FOR WRITERS & MUSICIANS
GIV Winter Weekend applications will be available online
December 10 at www.giv.org.
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December 2014
Happy Holidays from the Guidance Department
Lisa LaPlante, Guidance Director
Free online SAT/ACT test preparation
Method Test Prep 2.0 provides students with online help to build their math, reading, writing, and SAT/ACT test prep skills.
Through our school’s Naviance/Family Connection site, students are able to complete the course and track all of the work
they complete. Method Test Prep 2.0 uses proven strategies that are clear and easy to understand for any type of learner
and students have seen measurable progress using the course.
To start using the course, students need to first sign in to Naviance Family Connection. Then click on the “College” link,
under the “Test Preparation” section. Students can use Method Test Prep 2.0 independently or as a supplement to other
SAT or ACT prep courses.
VSAC Financial Aid Forms Night
January 22, 5:30pm—7:30pm in the Computer Lab/room 127—VSAC will assist parents and students in completing the Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and VSAC Grant Application forms during this workshop. The presentation
covers specific areas on the forms so families can complete the forms during the workshop. This is a working session so
parents of college bound seniors should attend and bring any "college specific" financial aid forms, or tax
information. Inclement weather date is January 28.
Barre Technical Center information session and application process
January 23 - Current 8th, 9th, 10th & 11th grade students will be invited to attend a one-hour presentation at 9:30 a.m. in the
U-32 Auditorium to hear about educational opportunities at the Barre Technical Center (BTC). The BTC application process is
as follows:
February 11
Attend BTC field trip to explore two career options
March 23
April 15
May 11
May 22
BTC applications due
BTC student interviews
Admission letters sent to students who applied
Accepted students return confirmation letters to BTC to secure their seat at BTC
Parents of Juniors
In November, school counselors met with the junior class to discuss post high school planning options. Every junior received
a U-32 Post High School Planning Guide. To view a copy and for additional information check out the “Life After U-32”
section of the guidance web page at http://www.u32.org/grades9-12/resources/guidance/life-after-u-32
Parents of Sophomores
In November, school counselors hosted the sophomore class in small groups to discuss the process of decision making.
During this session, students participated in a survival simulation. To view the simulation used, visit http://
www.epilogsys.com/scoutingweb/SubPages/SurvivalGame.htm.
PSAT results
Results will be returned to the U-32 students in December. Students who took the PSATs will be invited to a presentation to
learn how to interpret their PSAT results. Students will receive their PSAT scores and their test booklet. Students will be
encouraged to review their results and look at areas where they may have struggled. PSAT is a great practice tool for the
SAT.
9th Grade Transition Night for 8th grade parents & students
January 8, 6:30 p.m. in the U-32 Auditorium. This is an evening for 8th grade students and parents/guardians to learn
about course selection for 9th grade and the transition to high school. This program gives an overview of the transition
to high school and provides opportunities for questions. The program is conducted by Guidance Counselor, Ellen Cooke,
and Director of Guidance, Lisa LaPlante. In the weeks following this program individual meetings will be scheduled with
8th grade TAs to select courses for 9th grade. Watch for more information on these meetings.
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December 2014
Scholarships: The next step after applications
It is always a good idea, after focusing on looking for and
applying to colleges, that a student and family begin looking for
scholarships. Scholarships can range in amounts and duration,
ranging from $100 to thousands of dollars over a four year
period. The important thing is to take some time to compete for
scholarships. Even the smallest can help. Did you know the cost
of some college text books is $100? Be sure to frequent the
scholarship site on your Naviance Account. Click on “Colleges I
Am Applying To”, then “Scholarships”.
The VSAC Scholarship book is another great resource. This can
be picked up in the Guidance and Counseling Office. It is
important that along with scholarship applications, that seniors
complete the FAFSA and VSAC Vermont Grant. Links to both of
these can be found on your Naviance/ Family Connection
account. Remember: The only way to be considered for a
scholarship is to apply for a scholarship. VSAC Scholarship
Applications are due no later than March 6, 2015 and early birds
who apply before Feb 6 are eligible to win $1,000.
EXAM SCHEDULE
SEMESTER 1
Wednesday, January 14
8:00—8:25 TA
High School
Middle School
Class 1 EXAM
8:30-10:00
(90 minutes)
Class 1
8:30-9:54
Class 5 EXAM
10:45 – 12:15
(90 minutes)
Class 2
9:58- 11:27
LUNCH
11:31—12:01
Class 4 EXAM
1:00 – 2:30
(90 minutes)
Class 3
12:05—1:36
Class 4
1:40—2:35
Scheduling Calendar
Buses leave at 2:42 — Late bus leaves at 4:40
January
8
Thursday, January 15
8:00—8:25 TA
9th Grade Information Night for parents & students.
U-32 Auditorium, 6:30 p.m.
February
5
9—20
9—12
19
Program of Studies and Course Selection sheets to students in grades
7—11 during Call Back
TA advising conferences begin for all grades
Scheduling conferences with 8th & 10th grade TAs, parents and students.
Last day to make changes to course recommendations with TAs
Senior Calendar
December
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December 6: Test date for SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests
December 13: ACT test date.
December 29: Registration deadline for Jan 24, SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests.
Put the finishing touches on your essay. Be sure to proofread!
Try to wrap up applications before winter break. Photocopy all application
materials before sending them in.
FAFSA and VSAC Applications should be filed in January.
Send standardized test scores to your colleges. It can be done electronically at
collegeboard.com or by phone at 800-SAT-SCORE.
Early Decision and Early Action letters start arriving this month. Check with
individual schools to confirm dates. Good luck!
Regular applicants: call admissions offices to set up interviews if needed.
Complete CSS Profile if you haven’t already done so
Check in with your Counselor.
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January 9: Registration deadline for February 7 ACT.
January 14-16: Semester 1 final exams.
January 21: Start of Quarter 3.
January 24: Test date for SAT Reasoning & SAT Subject Tests.
Students admitted by Early Decision must withdraw applications to other
schools. Deferred students should consider sending in additional letters of
recommendation and other supplementary materials.
Start filling out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). File VSAC
application. For more information, visit fafsa.ed.gov.
Attend the VSAC presentation on filling out the FAFSA.
Talk to friends home from college on break.
Where possible, set up interviews with admissions officers or alumni interviewers.
Check in with your counselor.
Use February/March break to visit colleges.
Check in with your counselor.
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High School
Middle School
Class 2 EXAM
8:30-10:00
(90 minutes)
Class 5
8:30-9:54
Class 6 EXAM
10:45 – 12:15
(90 minutes)
Class 6
9:58- 11:27
LUNCH
11:31—12:01
Class 8 EXAM
1:00 – 2:30
(90 minutes)
Class 7
12:05—1:36
Class 8
1:40—2:35
Buses leave at 2:42 — Late bus leaves at 4:40
Friday, January 16
8:00—8:10 TA
Class 3 EXAM
8:15-9:45
(90 minutes)
Class 7 EXAM
10:00 – 11:30
(90 minutes)
No school for Middle School
students 8th grade Parent-Teacher
Conferences
Buses leave at 11:35
NO LATE BUS
December 2014
Health & Wellness News
Blueberry Pancakes and Calculus?!
By Beth Allen and Meg Falby, U-32 Health teachers
By Kit Walker, U-32 Math teacher
Wellness Committee
Beth and Meg have established a Wellness Committee that
will meet once a month after school during the course of the
year. The committee will be looking at policies around
wellness as it relates to nutrition education and promotion,
nutritional guidelines for school food (cafeteria, vending
machines, snack, athletics, fundraising, etc.), and physical
activity during and after the school day. If you or your child
would like to be a part of this committee, please email
[email protected] or [email protected].
First Annual Food Day
Food Day was held in early November, and was a day to
promote eating healthy, real, unprocessed food. A tastetesting event was held throughout the day where members
of the U-32 community waere encouraged to try delicata
and kuri squash. High school health class students handed
out samples and collected data on whether tasters liked it
and if they would eat it again. Rick Hungerford, our food
service director, then began incorporating the top-rated
squash into our monthly menu!
If you are interested in learning more about the health
impact of eating processed food, follow the link to read the
following fact sheet about the growing problem of the
American diet http://d3n8a8pro7vhmx.cloudfront.net/
foodday/pages/24/attachments/original/1400275902/
AmericanDiet_infographic_2014.pdf?1400275902.
Beat egg with hand beater until fluffy; beat in remaining
ingredients just until smooth. Grease heated griddle if
necessary. (To test griddle, sprinkle a few drops of water. If
the bubbles skitter around, the heat is just right!). Pour
about 3T batter onto griddle. Cook pancakes until puffed and
dry around the edges. Flip pancakes and cook other side
until golden brown. Recipe makes about nine, 4-inch
pancakes.
Another link of interest about the food problem in the USA is
Jaime Oliver's TED talk, found at http://www.ted.com/talks/
jamie_oliver?language=en.
Recipe of the month: Apple Cinnamon Energy Bars
A healthy snack for athletes prior to practice or a game; or
as a nutritious breakfast to start the day.
2 cups pecans (walnuts or almonds would do)
2 cups rolled oats
1.5 cups pitted and halved dates
2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups chopped granny smith apples or other
Preheat oven to 350. Place parchment paper on baking
sheet and spread the nuts and oats out on it. Bake for 15
minutes, until toasted and fragrant. Place nuts and oats in
food processor along with the dates, cinnamon, and salt.
Process until mixture is crumbly and coarse. Add the
chopped apples and process until there are no chunks left.
This may take some time. You may need to use a spatula to
move things around. Bake until golden and crispy.
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December 2014
Middle School
During my college years, I would stake out my favorite
carrels and be disappointed if one of them was
occupied. There was almost a secret society of study
carrel users because while other students had their own
particular methods, we knew we had the best secret to
success. A knowing nod and polite smile was all I ever
used if I happened to catch a study carrel user’s eye. We
didn’t need any other communication; we had the power
and the knowledge.
Peaceful carrels
By Christopher Williams
Aramis/Social Studies
I was lucky enough to go to a college that
was in a truly beautiful setting. The main reading room of
our library was on the second floor and looked out
(through floor to ceiling windows) on a beautiful small
pond. Beyond the pond was the St. Mary’s River and
because the window faced west, the readers in that room
were treated to many miraculous sunsets. The real joke
though was that almost no one saw the sunsets! Faced
with such a comfortable setting, almost everyone that
should have been reading or studying, were instead prone
to falling asleep. I myself succumbed to this many times
before I realized that if I was going to get anything done, I
was going to have to find another place to study.
At U-32, I know a few students who get ensconced in the
study carrels at the back of the library. I see that they
have their favorite one and I have mine. I have tried to
encourage some of my students to be lured into their
magic but I know that to truly understand, one has to find
the answer out for themselves. If you ever are walking
through the library and catch the eye of a student in a
study carrel just nod politely and don’t interrupt. There is
work being done. That concentration needs no
conversation.
At U-32 when I have a task that I really need to put all my
concentration into, I head to the library. I find all libraries
to be magical places and our school’s is no
exception. Although I like our reading area and the
comfortable couches out in front, when I want to get a
singular focus, I head to the back of the library to a small
area that becomes my haven.
Washington DC Trip Update
Payment Schedule
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$105 due at beginning of December, January, February,
March, and April
Cost is $630. All payment due by April 10
Mark your calendars
Back at my college, I would go up and down the aisles, my
first couple of weeks there, looking for a spot that suited
me. Finally, I discovered my concentration Shangri
La. There in the corners and out of the way spaces were
the magic study carrels. These high sided desks with their
small top shelves became a second home. Once I was
comfortable with all the study materials I needed, I would
scoot the chair into the protective embrace of the carrel
and almost disappear. Once, I studied for six hours
straight not even noticing the time passing. The whole
world would be blocked out and with distractions avoided,
I could truly be in the moment.
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Get the latest DC trip information and updates:
http://www.u32.org/grades7-8/about/dc-trip
—Amy Molina & Sue Verchereau, DC Trip Coordinators
[email protected]; [email protected]
U-32’s library has three study carrels toward the back and
just before the computer resource rooms. They aren’t
used all the time but they are valuable enough to be an
important part of the landscape. I can grade whole sets of
papers, plan lessons, and read new material all while
having the world around me nearly evaporate. I have to
be careful to set a timer so I can be roused from what I am
doing in order to get to my next meeting or class.
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Expect delivery of Red Barn Vermont products on December
10 (grade 8 only)
Order for Superbowl Sunday, January 5—14, firm. (7th and 8th
grade)
Spaghetti dinner, raffle, and silent auction on March 27, 2015
8th Grade Plays
Athos—December 16
Aramis—December 17
Porthos—December 18
All at 7:00 p.m. each night
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December 2014
World Languages Department News
Bon appétit!
By Beatrice David
On Tuesday, November 4, Beatrice David’s French III classes accompanied
by Melissa Carr, a parent, and Becky Kelley, new U-32 French teacher, took
a short school bus ride to NECI (New England Culinary Institute). There
they discovered how France got its reputation for some of the world’s
finest cuisine. This trip was the opportunity to launch the popular French III
Food Project.
Students watched a presentation given by Chef André Burnier, who
enlightened them about the history of French food, how cookbooks
became cookbooks, as well as the explanation of the specificity of some
French regional cuisine. They also learned about alternative ways of
cooking before ingredients like sugar and expensive spices were available.
Students learned an immense amount of information about France.
After watching the presentation given in the main teaching building, all the
students were treated to a fantastic French menu for lunch for a
discounted price. At the very end of the trip, Chef Burnier handed out
goodie bags that had Golden Brownies and small pastries. The students
now have some great inspiration for their own food projects in the
classroom, and maybe some desire to explore future career possibilities.
Living and studying abroad
By Becky Kelley
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in another country?
In early November, all world language students at U-32 considered that
very thought. Allie Birchmeier from AFS-USA gave a special presentation
explaining the opportunities available to students to spend a summer,
semester, or even a year living and going to school abroad.
The presentation discussed the meaning of culture, and what makes every
country around the world unique. Allie asked students to think about what
it would be like to go to school in Italy, for example, where they might start
their day with an espresso and pastry and spend time in the local piazza
with friends after school. Allie also provided students with information on
scholarships, both merit- and need-based, that are available to all
interested students. Lastly, Gwen, a junior, at U-32, spoke briefly about her
experience living in Germany last year on an AFS program.
Any students who would like more information, or are interested in applying to live abroad, should visit www.afsusa.org.
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December 2014
I would like to give all of the U-32 fall athletes a round of applause. I enjoyed watching all of our teams play - always
with spirit, hustle, camaraderie and good sportsmanship! Thanks to all the middle school and high school coaches for
their hard work, time and effort! And lastly, a special thanks to all of the parents who supported our athletes through
the good times, the bad times, and the very cold and wet weather! Here is to another safe, successful and fun season.
Congratulations to all the fall athletes! Let’s do it again this winter!
—Amy Molina, Athletics & Recreation Director
Boys and Girls Cross Country – Division 2 State Runner-Up!
Please join me in congratulating the U-32 Varsity Boys AND Girls Cross Country teams. Both teams wrapped up a great
season with great team races at Thetford. They also qualified for the New England Championships (a team goal
throughout the season). Great job!
Girls Field Hockey – Division 2 State Runner-Up!
What an outstanding season for the Varsity Field Hockey team. Talk about dramatic games. After playing a great regular
season, the team willed themselves to a championship appearance with overtime wins and big game performances.
Congratulations on a fantastic season.
Tournament Season is upon us!
Several of our winter teams will be hosting tournaments this December. We start the season with the Girls’ Hockey
team hosting the Dr. Butsch Girls Ice Hockey Tournament December 5-6 in honor of Dr. Dick Butsch who is a long-time
supporter of the girls’ and boys’ hockey programs at U-32. Then, the boys’ hockey team hosts the Karen Weiss Memorial
Boys’ Ice Hockey Tournament December 17 and 20. This annual tournament is held in honor of the late Karen Weiss who
was a long-time teacher at U-32. Finally, the Varsity Boys’ Basketball team will be hosting the Corey Plante Memorial
Basketball Tournament December 19-20. Four boys’ basketball teams will compete over two days in memory of Corey
Plante, a U-32 student-athlete who was killed in a car accident.
Vermont Student-Athlete Leadership Conference
Between the fall and winter seasons, seven U-32
student-athletes and 2 coaches attended the
Vermont Student-Athlete Leadership Conference in
Burlington. During this two-day conference, the
group met with, worked with, and talked to over
250 other Vermont athletes, and heard nationallyknown speakers, Ed Gerety and Dan Switchenko.
Representing U-32, from L—R are students, Krista
Towne, Kyle Verchereau, Liz Aitchison, Derek Cote,
Lily Richardson, Reed Patterson, Meghan Ryan; and
coaches Ashley Gray and Rebecca Dezan.
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Please visit us online at http://u32.intand.com/
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Home
Mon
1
2:30 TARC ROCKETRY TEAM
PRACTICE
2:40 Stage 16 Reh.
2:45 Yearbook Mtg.
3:15 Debate
3:15 GIH Scrimmage H vs
Northfield
6:30 Capital Orch. Reh.
6:45 JV BB-White & V BB
Scrimmage H vs
Burlington
Tue
1:30 CCV Bus
2:40 Stage 16 Reh.
4:30 Model UN Club
Mon
8
8:30 Spanish IV FT
2:30 TARC ROCKETRY TEAM
PRACTICE
2:40 Stage 16 Reh.
2:45 Yearbook Mtg.
3:15 Debate
5:30 JV BB-Blue @ Mt
Mansfield
5:30 JV GB-White H Mt
Mansfield
7:00 VGB H Mt Mansfield
Tue
9
8:45 Finance Committee Mtg.
10:00 Unified Sports Bowling
Tournament
1:30 CCV Bus
2:40 Stage 16 Reh.
4:30 Model UN Club
5:30 JV BB @ Spaulding
7:00 V BB @ Spaulding
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Junior Varsity
Middle School
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YSCV
Wed
3
12:45 Young Women's
Group
6:00 School Board Mtg.
6:30 JV BB-White & V BB
Scrimmage @ So
Burlington
Thu
4
8:30 Comm. Living FT
2:45 Unified Sports Bowling
3:15 Cyber Patriot
Team
4:30 HS Nordic Ski
Weight Room
5:30 BIHO @ Spaulding
Tournament vs Rice
7:00 Fall Recital for
NEMFAl Audition
participants
Fri
Wed
12:45 Young Women's
Group
3:15 Faculty Mtg.
5:00 GIHO @ Stowe
Tournament vs B/C
Thu
11
8:30 Comm. Living FT
3:15 Cyber Patriot
Team
6:30 Parent Group
Fri
10
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Nordic Skiing
Teacher Advisor
Varsity
Young Singers of Central Vermont
5
White Day
8:00 Future Lit Film Fest.
8:00 Policy Comm. Mtg.
1:30 Br. Out - Art Install.
2:45 Private Music Lesson
5:00 GIHO Dr Butsch
Tournament vs NCU
5:30 JV GB-White H NCU
7:00 GIHO Dr Butsch
Tournament - Harwood vs.
Spaulding
7:00 VGB H NCU
Blue Day
2:45 Private Music Lesson
7:00 MS 80's Dance
12
Sat
6
7:15 Debate Tournament
8:00 Cyber Patriot Team
State Round
8:45 Green Mountain
Youth Symphony Reh.s
9:15 New England Music
Festival Auditions
5:00 GIHO Dr Butsch
Tournament – Cons.
5:30 BIHO @ Spaulding
Tournament vs Spaulding
7:00 GIHO Dr Butsch
Tournament – Chpshp.
Sat
13
Debate Tournament
10:30 HS/MS NSK @
Craftsbury
11:00 JV BB-Blue @ BFA-St
Albans
1:00 JV BB H Hartford
1:00 JV GB-Blue @
Enosburg
2:00 GIHO @ Stowe
Tournament vs
Middlebury
2:30 V BB H Hartford
6:00 BIHO H vs Stowe
December 2014, continued…
Mon
15
2:30 TARC ROCKETRY TEAM
PRACTICE
2:40 Stage 16 Reh.
2:45 Yearbook Mtg.
3:15 Debate
4:30 School Quality
Committee Mtg.
5:30 JV GB-Blue H Lyndon
7:00 JV BB-Blue H Lyndon
Tue
16
9:00 Athos 8th Gr. Play
Matinee
4:30 Model UN Club
5:30 JV BB @ Lamoille
5:30 JV GB-White @ Spaulding
6:00 GSGWM Community
Mtg.
7:00 Athos 8th Gr. Play
7:00 V BB @ Lamoille
7:00 VGB @ Spaulding
Wed
17
9:00 Aramis 8th Gr. Play
Matinee
11:45 Comm. Living FT
12:45 Young Women's
Group
5:00 BIHO H Karen Weiss
Tournament - Burr &
Burton vs So Burlington
5:40 GIHO @ Woodstock
6:00 School Board Mtg.
7:00 Aramis 8th Gr. Play
7:00 BIHO H Karen Weiss
Tournament vs NCU
Thu
18
8:30 Comm. Living FT
9:00 Porthos 8th Gr.
Play Matinee
5:00 JV GB-Blue @
Spaulding
6:30 JV BB-Blue @
Spaulding
7:00 HS GYM @ Essex
(with St J)
7:00 Porthos 8th Grade
Play
Mon
22
2:30 TARC ROCKETRY TEAM
PRACTICE
2:40 Stage 16 Reh.
2:45 Yearbook Mtg.
3:00 Spring Play Aud.
3:15 Debate
4:30 School Quality
Committee Mtg.
5:00 GIHO @ Mt. Mans.
5:15 MS 7GB-A H Harwood
6:15 MS BB-B H Harwood
7:15 MS 8BB-A H Harwood
Mon
29
Vacation - No School
6:00 BIHO @ Missisquoi
Tue
23
Word Of Mouth
TBD ASK @ Burke Mtn.
3:30 BIHO H vs Harwood
5:30 JV BB @ Lake Reg.
5:30 JV GB-Blue @ Mt Abe
5:30 JV GB-White H Spaulding
7:00 JV BB-Blue @ Mt Abe
7:00 V BB @ Lake Reg.
7:00 V GB H Spaulding
Wed
24
Vacation - No School
Thu
25
Christmas Day –
Building Closed
Tue
Wed
31
Vacation - No School
30
Vacation - No School
10:30 HS NSK @ Mt Hor
5:30 JV GB-White @ Thetford
5:45 GIHO @ Stowe
7:00 VGB @ Thetford
Fri
19
Blue Day
8:00 Policy Comm. Mtg.
9:00 8th Gr. Play Mat.
Snow Date
2:45 Private Music Lesson
3:00 Spring Play Auditions
4:00 ASK @ Bolton
5:00 JV GB-White @ NCU
5:30 V BB Corey Plante
Memorial Tournament Harwood vs Hazen
6:30 V GB @ NCU
7:00 8th Gr. Play Snow Date
7:00 V BB Corey Plante
Memorial Tournament Williamstown vs U-32
Fri
26
Vacation - No School
Sat
20
10:00 HS/MS NSK @ Sleepy
Hollow
1:00 V BB Corey Plante
Memorial Tournament Harwood vs Williamstown
2:30 V BB Corey Plante
Memorial Tournament Hazen vs U-32
5:00 BIHO H Karen Weiss
Tournament Burr &
Burton vs North Country
7:00 BIHO H Karen Weiss
Tournament vs South
Burlington
Sat
27
Vacation - No School
1:00 JV BB @ Hartford
1:0 JV GB-Blue @
Montpelier
2:00 GIHO @ Hartford
2:30 V BB @ Hartford
2:30 VGB @ Montpelier
6:00 BIHO @ Stowe
Thu
1
New Year's Day –
Building Closed
Fri
2
Vacation - No School
8:00 Policy Comm. Mtg.
5:30 JV GB-White H Oxbow
7:00 VGB H Oxbow
Sat
3
1:00 JV BB H Thetford
2:30 V BB H Thetford
5:40 BIHO @ Milton
6:00 GIHO H vs Brattleboro
930 Gallison Hill Road
Montpelier, Vermont 05602
U-32 Newsletter
Holiday Vacation
12/23—1/02
Board of Directors
Administrative Team
Adrienne Magida, Chair
Middlesex, 223-8672
Steven Dellinger-Pate
Principal
Scott Thompson
Calais, 223-8483
Emily Goyette, Clerk
East Montpelier, 223-1867
Kari Bradley
East Montpelier, 223-2199
The U-32 Newsletter
is a monthly publication of U-32
Phone: 802-229-0321
Facsimile: 802-223-7411
www.u32.org
U-32 Newsletter
Jonathan Goddard
Berlin, 223-7876
Mike Law
Berlin, 223-6861
Katie Winkeljohn
Worcester, 223-2748
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Kevin Downey
Assistant Principal, L-Z
Jody Emerson
Assistant Principal, A-K
Lisa LaPlante
Director of Guidance
Tim Flynn
Director of Special Services & Programs
Amy Molina
Athletic and Recreation Director
December 2014