Principal Joe's Updates
October 21, 2022
8th Grade Pulsera Project
Fall Sports Seniors from Cheer, Soccer and Football. Congratulations Seniors!
Next Week's Events
Fall Athletic Season Post Season Play
Fall athletic post-season play begins next week. Official schedules for the Varsity Soccer and Football will be posted on Monday, October 24. Cross Country will be at Thetford Academy on Saturday, October 29. Times will be determined on Monday as well.
Cross Country States
Times are to be determined.
Sat, Oct 29, 2022, 10:00 AM
Thetford Academy, Academy Road, Thetford Center, VT, USA
Future Upcoming Events
October
22 Art Portfolio Day (please see Mrs. Kristiansen if interested)
26 GE Field Trip
28 Hocus Pocus Dance and Haunted House
29 Halloween Parade (Poultney Band Participating)
November
3 Parent Teacher Conferences (half day for students)
4 Parent Teacher Conferences (half day for students)
First Quarter Ends
6 Daylight Saving Time Ends (Turn clocks back)
7 Second Quarter Begins
8 Election Day
Art Field Trip
11 Veteran's Day (no school)
19 Grocery Bingo - Class of 2023
23-25 Thanksgiving Break
28 Winter Sports Begin (High School)
Information
After School Help
We are pleased to announce that we now are offering after school help on Mondays - Thursdays in the cafeteria from 2:45 - 3:45. There is no need to make an appointment; students can just show up and they do not have to stay for the entire time. Please see Mrs. Roach or Mrs. Jones for more information.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Our Parent/Teacher conferences will be held on Thursday and Friday, November 3 and 4. These sessions can be either virtual or in person. Sessions begin at at 12:30 each day (students have half a day on both Thursday and Friday) and end at 5:50 on Thursday and 2:50 on Friday.
Once again, we will be scheduling our conferences through our Pick-A-Time program. You can log in through our website or by the following link: https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11605522
Vermont State University Open House
Our Fall Open Houses are in full swing, and we hope you will encourage your students to attend at their campus of interest.
Students and their families are welcome to join us and discover what makes Vermont State a remarkable place to live and learn!
Johnson: October 22
Randolph: October 29
Lyndon: November 5
Castleton: November 11
There are many additional visit options across our campuses and learning sites. Students are welcome to select a visit today!
Veggie Van Go - Free Fruits and Veggies for Families
On Friday, October 21, from 10:30-11:30am, the Vermont Foodbank will have a distribution of free fruits and veggies at Fair Haven Union Middle & High School, 33 Mechanic St, Fair Haven, VT 05743, through their Veggie Van Go Program. All school families who do not have consistent access to fresh produce are welcome!
This is Slate Valley Schools’ first VeggieVanGo! The VeggieVanGo will be held the 3rd Friday of every month. This free monthly produce distribution event is open to families and/or caregivers that have students within the Slate Valley School District and Poultney Schools, as well as school staff and their families. There are no eligibility requirements and no reservations needed. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Rutland County Sheriff's Department
The Deputy Sheriff currently assigned to Poultney has a new email address that people can report crimes, speeding, suspicious activity, etc.. People can remain anonymous if they wish.
The email address is: rcsdtips@gmail.com
Please Update Contact Information
Please make sure that the school has your updated contact information (email and phone).
Return Packets
We are currently missing a handful of packets. Some have returned the informational packets but have not done the medical forms, while others we are missing everything. We will be contacting those who are missing their packets next week.
Guidance News
TRAILBLAZERS: TRADES TRAINING PROGRAM
Vermont Works for Women's Trailblazers is a free training program to support the entry and success of women and gender-expansive individuals in construction and the trades. For participants, it is an opportunity to obtain or increase skills and certifications for jobs that are in high demand, and gain access to a viable pathway to employment. For employers, it is a way to develop existing staff and identify new candidates to fill critical job openings. Trailblazers is open to women and gender-expansive individuals ages 16+, no experience necessary! Students enrolled in high school and/or tech centers are encouraged to apply. UPCOMING TRAININGS: October 4 - November 17, 2022 Trailblazers Location: The MINT, Rutland, VT https://www.vtworksforwomen.org/programs/women/trailblazers2023-2024 Financial Aid Applications Are Now Available
Do you have seniors that need help completing their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2023-2024 school year? Vermont Student Assistance Corporation’s (VSAC) Outreach Counselors are conducting virtual 1:1 FAFSA Friday meetings via Microsoft Teams, on most Fridays between October 2022 and January 2023. We also have select in-person opportunities at the VSAC Resource Center in Winooski. See details, dates and sign up now through the sign-up page for FAFSA help from VSAC.
Contact: Chris Barry at barry@vsac.org
Free Evening Workshops for Students in Grades 7-12
Youth Environmental Summit
October 28, 2022, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm (In-person/Barre Civic Center)
The Youth Environmental Summit (YES) is an annual event for students in grades 6-12 who want to learn about environmental issues and find ways to take action. At YES participants engage in hands-on workshops, action-inspiring discussions, networking with environmental professionals and like-minded peers, and much, much more! Learn more and register here.
Plus there is more!
- Teen Science Cafes - next in-person cafe on Oct. 22
- Teen Leadership Weekend - sign up by Nov. 1
- 4-H World Changers: Learn to Code - starts Sept. 29
- TRY for the Environment - apply by Nov. 7
- Science Olympiad - Start a Team Today! (grades 9-12 only)
Poultney High School Yearbooks
We pre-order our yearbooks, and the sooner you order, the less expensive they are. Please see below for more information.
Student/Parent Handbook
The 2022-2023 Quarry Valley Student/Parent Handbook can be found below.
October Lunch Menu
Free WiFi and/or Internet
See the flyer below.