Twin Valley Middle High School
January 27, 2023

Community Open House
This event is open to anyone in the community. We hope to see you there! Tuesday 1/31 from 5:30 - 6:30.
Save the Date!
The eighth grade move up ceremony will be scheduled at a later date.
Green Mountain Conservation Camp- -Scholarship Opportunity
GMCC offers opportunities for hiking, canoeing, fishing, archery, .22 rifle and shotgun shooting, orienteering, and other fun activities. Campers have a unique opportunity to meet Vermont State Game Wardens, foresters, fisheries and wildlife biologists, and others who work in the outdoors.
Wildlife education and outdoor skills are the focus of GMCC and the program’s goal is to cultivate a caring attitude among our youth for Vermont’s fish and wildlife resources.
Sessions are available for students aged 12 - 17; check out their website for more information: https://vtfishandwildlife.com/learn-more/gmcc
The Deerfield Valley Sportsman's Club is offering a scholarship opportunity for a local student who wishes to attend. Interested students should write a letter to the Sportsman's Club explaining why they would like to attend camp. Letters can be mailed to Deerfield Valley Sportsmen's Club, Inc., P.O. Box 1360, Wilmington, VT 05363
The selected student will receive notice along with a 2023 GMCC Sponsorship Agreement which can be included with the application. Any questions can be directed to Brad Lackey, yman11@myfairpoint.net, or (802) 249-4392
Middle School Homework Page
Notes from the Nurse
Are you an RN who loves working with kids? We are looking for substitute nurses within the district. If interested in becoming a substitute nurse, please reach out to the Central Office at 464-1300. Thanks!
COVID-19 Sickness Policy for Fall 2022
• If the student or staff member is presenting with mild symptoms, the decision to test or
return to class should be made by the school nurse based upon their clinical decision-making.
Testing at School- If you haven’t filled out a registration for the testing platform, please do so here. Twin Valley School Simple Report.
Annual consents for testing need to be completed. Please complete this form.
Walking on ice is dangerous, but you can get great tips from the experts — penguins!
Find more winter safety tips at healthvermont.gov/winter-weather


Lonny's Fabulous Menu
Monday Lunch: Pork Egg Rolls
Tuesday Breakfast: Waffles
Tuesday Lunch: Stuffed Shells
Wednesday Breakfast: Breakfast Burrito
Wednesday Lunch: Meatball Grinders
Thursday Breakfast: Yogurt Parfait
Thursday Lunch: Apple BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich
Friday Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwich
Friday Lunch: Mac & Cheese
We offer eight different vegetable and fruit choices every day. We also have at least six different lunch entree choices including pizza, hot chicken sandwiches, and a variety of cold sandwiches.
Menu subject to change. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Sports
Monday 1/30
Boys MS Red vs Bement 4:15
Boys MS Black vs Bement 3:00
Girls MS OFF
Girls Varsity OFF
Boys JV vs Green Mountain 6:00
Boys Varsity vs Green Mountain 7:30
Tuesday 1/31
Boys MS Red & Black 3 - 4
Girls MS 3 - 4
Girls Varsity 3 - 4
Boys JV vs Franklin Tech 4:30
Boys Varsity vs Mill River 6:30
Wednesday 2/1
Boys MS Red OFF
Boys MS Black @ Hilltop 4:30 (3:00 departure)
Girls MS 3 - 4:30
Girls Varsity vs Poultney 5:30
Boys JV 3 - 4:30
Boys Varsity vs Poultney 7:00
Snowboard @ Stowe TBA
Thursday 2/2
Boys MS Red & Black 3 - 4:30
Girls MS 4:30 - 6
Girls Varsity 4:30 - 6
Boys JV 6 - 7:30
Boys Varsity Practice 6 - 7:30 AM
Friday 2/3
Boys MS Red vs Mohawk 4:30
Boys MS Black OFF
Girls MS vs Mohawk 3:30
Girls Varsity @ Mill River 5:30 (2:30 departure)
Boys JV OFF
Boys Varsity 6 - 7:30 AM
Saturday 2/4
Boys MS Red TBA (Tourney 4:30 or 6:30)
Girls MS TBA (Tourney 3:30 or 5:30)
Boys JV vs Rivendell 11:30 AM
Boys Varsity vs Rivendell 1:00 PM

Booster Booth is Open!


FREE College & Career Pathways Events!
The Vault Teen Room
Join us at 'the Vault' Teen Room on Mondays from 3pm to 5pm for high schoolers and Wednesdays from 1pm to 3pm for middle schoolers.
Upcoming events:
Next week (1/30 and 2/1) join us for snacks, open gym, video games, crafts, and vision boards. We are located at the Old School Community Center, 1 School St, Wilmington, VT.
The following week (2/6 and 2/8) pedal into the New Year while making your own smoothie! 'The Vault' will have our smoothie bike out and ready to use, with all the ingredients that you need to make delicious smoothies. If (for some reason!) smoothie-making-by-bike is not your thing, join us for snacks, video games, or crafts! Every time you attend the Teen Room, you are entered into a raffle for a gift card! The more you attend, the higher your chance of winning.
Please note: the Teen Room will follow the TVMHS snow day schedule. If TVMHS has a snow day or cancels afternoon activities, the Teen Room will also be closed. Look to the TVMHS and Deerfield Valley Community Partnership Facebook pages for updates.

Duct Tape Derby
Boy Scout Troop 461 is hosting a Duct Tape Derby as part of Wilmington Works' Winterfest. They invite you to make a sled from cardboard and duct tape (materials also allowed: paint, markers, and decorative items like decals, etc.). Bring your creation to Winterfest and ride it down the sledding hill! Winterfest begins at 1pm on Saturday, Feb 11th, derby begins at 1:30 pm. Prizes will be given for the longest run & the most creative sled!
WW Building supply is sponsoring a "buy one get 2 free" duct tape offer for derby entrants. Present your proof of entry email at WW building supply at 434 Rte. 100 North in Wilmington to redeem. Sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/winterfest-duct-tape-derby-tickets-521467552487

FREE & Virtual Parenting Programs!
2 hour curriculum-based programs…
Nurturing Skills for Families in Recovery, Wednesdays at 10am starting November 30th with Cindy
Nurturing Skills for Families, Thursdays at 5pm starting December 1st with Zoe
Strengthening Families Program for Birth - Age 3, Wednesdays at 5pm starting December 14th with Zoe
Nurturing Skills for Families, Fridays at 2pm starting December 16th with Zoe
Nurturing Fathers, Mondays at 11am starting December 19th with Zoe
Nurturing Skills for Families in Recovery Tuesdays at 6pm starting January 3rd with Denise
Nurturing Skills for Families in Recovery Wednesdays at 6pm starting January 4th with Denise
90 minute support groups…
Parents of Children 0-5, Mondays 4pm with Zoe
Open to All, Tuesday at 10am with Cindy
Parents with Children in Foster Care, Tuesdays at 7:15pm with Cindy
Open to All, Wednesdays at 7am with Zoe
Parents in Recovery, Wednesdays at 5pm with Cindy
Open to All, Wednesdays at 530pm with Gabby
Parents of LGBTQ+ Children, Thursdays at noon with Cindy
Single Moms, Thursdays at 5:30pm with Cindy
Parents of Teens, Thursdays at 7:30pm with Michelle

'Free Degree Promise' Will Pay for Vermont Students to Attend Community College

Upcoming Events
- Winter Activities: 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/14, 3/21
- February Break 2/20 - 2/24