Message for February 2022
From Your Vernon Township High School Administrative Team
Welcome to February!
We begin the month of February with Midterm Week at VTHS. Although this is a new venture for many of our students, our teachers have been diligently preparing students for their midterm exams. Please be reminded that the high school will operate on an Early Dismissal Schedule from Monday, January 31st through Thursday, February 4th. The only afterschool buses available during that week will depart VTHS at 3:30 pm. Friday, February 5th will be a full day of school.
On Thursday, January 27th, the Vernon Township Board of Education voted to extend President's Weekend by an additional day. The 4-day weekend now includes Monday, Febrary 21st and Tuesday, February 22nd. Enjoy the extra long weekend!
Wishing you all the best as we continue working together for the 2021-2022 school year,
Pauline F. Anderson, Danielle Colte, and Nicholas M. Demsak
Action for Happiness Calendars...
...will be shared with you each month. They truly bring messages of hope and are replete with exceptional ideas to enrich your life--and the lives of those around you! Be sure to take a moment to review and/or print them out for your use throughout the month.
According to Action for Happiness, "we need each other more than ever right now! This month let's focus on reaching out to connect with others and doing our best to be a good friend. Our acts of kindness and connection ripple out and impact so many more people than we realize - and they also boost our own happy hormones too! In stressful times people around us may be feeling the strain, so let's try to keep calm, take time to listen, and show compassion."
For more information, please visit https://www.actionforhappiness.org/february
Some February Dates to Remember:
Monday, January 31 - Thursday, February 3
- Midterm Week - see schedule below
- Early Dismissal for students
Tuesday, February 2
- National Girls and Women in Sports Day - please join us at 4:00 pm for girls basketball
Friday, February 4
- A full day of school - Midterm Make-up Exams scheduled
- SCA Bingo 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm HS Cafeteria
Monday, February 7
- Counselors from the Guidance Department will address all 9th, 10th and 11th graders regarding scheduling for 2022-2023 during PE/Health classes in the auditorium
- Report cards will be open on the Parent Portal districtwide
Wednesday, February 9
- AP, CTE, and Elective Fair in the Media Center- for Juniors - during Flex Period in Libary
Thursday, February 10
- AP, CTE, and Elective Fair in the Media Center - for Sophomores - during Flex Period in Library
- Thespian Society Induction - 6:00 - 7:00 pm - VTHS Auditorium
Friday, February 11
- AP, CTE, and Elective Fair in the Media Center - for Freshmen - during Flex Period in Library
- DECA Zombie Run 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Monday, February 14
- Happy Valentine's Day! Be sure to participate in the Singing Valentine's Fundraiser!
Thursday, February 17
- SCA Meeting via Zoom - 12:30 - 1:00 pm
- BOE Public Meeting 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Lounsberry Hollow
Monday, February 21
- District Closed - Presidents’ Day
Tuesday, February 22
- District Closed (extra day added to the long weekend by the BOE on 1.27.22)
BEHIND THE SCENES AT VTHS
Three VTHS Band Students Selected for All State Band!
Congratulations to the following VTHS Band Students who successfully auditioned
and were accepted to the 2022 NJ All State Ensembles:
Anmarie Kaczor - Symphonic Band - Trombone
Wesley Sanders - 1st Chair Wind Ensemble - Tuba
Leigh Rose Hart - Orchestra - French Horn
(Pictured from left to right)
Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction Held January 26, 2022
Congratulations to the following music students who were inducted into the Tri-M Music Honor Society Induction on January 26th. These music students were selected on the basis of scholarship, character, leadership, and service.
New Members
Bold font indicates Seniors
Joanne Baez, Courtney Bergin-Moroney, Olivia Burdzy, Morgan Burke, Sophia Dinnocenzo, Megan Hertlein, Laura Landon, Madison MacPherson, Amber Menier, Ian Rovner, Kelsie Shinall, Owen Young
Second Year Members
Bold Font indicates Seniors
Leigh Rose Hart, Alexander McCann, Idalis Santiago, Vjosa Ukella
Third Year Members
Bold Font indicates Seniors
Erin Fleming, Anmarie Kaczor, Mia Obrotka, Wesley Sanders,
Adriana Soto, Anna Torba, Caitlin Witters, Kelly Witters, Liam Young
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Tri-M Officers
President: Wesley Sanders
Vice President: Anmarie Kaczor
Secretary: Leigh Rose Hart
Treasurer: Mia Obrotka
Historian: Kelly Witters
Chapter Advisors
Kevin Boehm
Jennifer Krott
Max Taylor
Many thanks to Mr. Kevin Boehm, Ms. Jenn Krott and Mr. Max Taylor for organizing the lovely ceremony and to the VIP for catering the reception following the induction.
Tri-M Officers 2022
(Left to Right): Leigh Rose Hart (Secretary), Kelly Witters (Historian), Wesley Sanders (President), Mia Obrotka (Treasurer), Anmarie Kaczor (Vice President)
Tri-M Seniors 2022
Back row (left to right): Caitlin Witters, Kelly Witters, Liam Young, Mia Obrotka, Wesley Sanders, Vjosa Ukella
Middle Row (left to right): Sophia Dinnocenzo, Amber Menier, Adriana Soto, Joanne Baez, Kelsie Shinall, Anmarie Kaczor, Anna Torba
Front Row (left to right): Morgan Burke, Laura Landon, Madison MacPherson, Erin Fleming, Idalis Santiago, Olivia Burdzy, Megan Hertlein
Not pictured: Courtney Bergin-Moroney and Alexander McCann
Tri-M 2022
Back row (left to right): Caitlin Witters, Ian Rovner, Kelly Witters, Liam Young, Owen Young, Mia Obrotka, Wesley Sanders, Vjosa Ukella
Middle Row (left to right): Sophia Dinnocenzo, Amber Menier, Adriana Soto, Joanne Baez, Kelsie Shinall, Anmarie Kaczor, Anna Torba
Front Row (left to right): Morgan Burke, Laura Landon, Madison MacPherson, Erin Fleming, Leigh Rose Hart, Idalis Santiago, Olivia Burdzy, Megan Hertlein
Not pictured: Courtney Bergin-Moroney and Alexander McCann
February 2, 2022 is National Girls and Women in Sports Day
Please check out this video of some of our amazing female athletes here in Vernon!
We are celebrating National Girls and Women in Sports Day during the first week of February.
We are proud of our coaches and our amazing female student-athletes!
This year celebrates the 50th anniversary of the passage of Title IX. Vernon Township High School will be hosting a basketball game vs. Sussex Tech to celebrate the day. The Glen Meadow girls basketball team and Sussex Charter Middle School teams will be joining us for the event.
It is also Senior Night so we will be recognizing our senior athletes prior to tip-off!
The game starts at 4:00 pm. Please join us!
Sharing Some Photos...
...from Senior Night and the Dual Tournament, where Vernon placed 4th--the highest placing team in the north!
Congratulations to Draydon Charman who was named MVP for our team that day!
Great Media Coverage from the Senior Night Jamboree
Football Scholar Athletes to be Honored
On Thursday, March 31, 2022, Football Scholar Athletes from each of the high schools in Morris, Sussex, and Warren Counties will be honored at a dinner in Morristown. This dinner, sponsored by the Greater Morris County Chapter of the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame is always a memorable event!
This year, Kevin Coulther has been selected as the Vernon Township High School's Football Scholar by Mr. Bill Foley, Coach Down, and his other football coaches; Kevin was chosen not only for his talent on the football field but also for his scholarship, school leadership, character, and citizenship.
Congratulations, Kevin! We are very proud of you!
Behind the Scenes at VTHS!
VTHS First Annual AP, CTE, and Elective Fair in the Media Center
VTHS is holding its First Annual AP, CTE, and Elective Fair. Students in grades 9-11 will be invited to spend their flex periods learning about the different elective offerings at VTHS using the following schedule:
- Wednesday 2/9 - Juniors
- Thursday 2/10 - Sophomores
- Friday 2/11 - Freshman
This is a great opportunity for our underclassmen to learn about their options and speak to other students who have already taken these classes.
Midterm Review in US I Honors with Mrs. Coesfeld...
...making connectons, using critical thinking skills, especially causation and sythesis!
Snow Unit in Mrs. Emmerich's Class
Mrs. Emmerich's class recently finished a unit on snow. They learned about the science behind both natural and manmade snow. Their cumulating activity was a Zoom with Evan Kovach, who is the General Manager at Mountain Creek. He explained how they make snow, where the water comes from and how the snow guns work. He also answered questions and discussed the qualifications needed to be a snowmaker at Mountain Creek.
OTHER INFORMATION TO SHARE WITH YOU!
Please support the Key Club's "Soup"er Bowl Canned Food Collection through February 11th!
STUDENT DRIVERS' PARKING PASS INFORMATION FOR GRADES 11 & 12
All eligible juniors and seniors will be permitted to park on campus if they complete and/or provide all of the necessary Parking Registration materials listed below, including Random Drug Screening and attendance at a Share the Keys presentation. At this time, we do not have any additional Share the Keys presentations scheduled.
All vehicles parking on campus should be registered at this time. All students must complete and submit the necessary paperwork in order to receive a parking pass for the 2021-2022 school year.
Each eligible driver must present the following information in order to obtain a parking decal to be permitted to park on campus:
- A completed PARKING REGISTRATION form (see below)
- A COPY of a valid DRIVER'S LICENSE
- A COPY of the CURRENT REGISTRATION for the car
- A COPY of the CURRENT INSURANCE CARD
- A signed copy of the RANDOM DRUG TEST form (see below)
- Proof of participation in the SHARE THE KEYS' Program
If your child would prefer to pick up hard copies of the Parking Registration and Random Drug Test Form, please have them stop by the main office.
Student drivers should gather all information and return the completed forms to the main office. Mrs. Linda Hopper will be there to answer all questions and assist our student drivers!
Another Share the Keys Presentation Available in March!
Thanks to a collaborative effort between the Vernon Township Police Department and the NJM Insurance Group, we are able to offer an additional Share the Keys presentation. This presentation is being made available for students (and thier parents/guardians) who need to attend a presentation to park on campus this year OR if students would like to get a "jumpstart" and be prepared for parking on the VTHS campus next year.
Please mark your calendars now! A registration link will be made available closer to the March 29th date.
Help the VTHS Class of 2022 by Purchasing VTHS Spiritwear!
VTHS SCA
Please join us in welcoming this year's VTHS SCA Board:
President - Dianne Falcone
Vice President - Keren Gonen
Treasurer - Joanne Jarosz-Quaranta
Recording Secretary - Dayna Germinario
Corresponding Secretary - currently open*
*If you are interested in serving in this capacity on this 2021-2022 board, please contact Ms. Falcone at dion828@aol.com.
We look forward to another successful year as we work with our SCA board members!
The VTHS SCA will be meeting via Zoom for the remainder of the school year. Please contact Dianne Falcone if you are interested in receiving the link.
Thank you!
VTHS SCA BINGO IS BACK! JOIN US FOR ALL THE FUN!
In closing...
...please reach out if we may be of any assistance throughout the school year.
We wish you all a Healthy and Happy 2022!
Pauline F. Anderson, Danielle Colte and Nick Demsak
Dr. Pauline F. Anderson, Principal
Mr. Nick M. Demsak, Asst. Principal (grades 11-12)
Ms. Danielle Colte, Asst. Principal (grades 9-10)
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