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Visit our website at www.vcsd.k12.ny.us From the Principal, Ned Hayes As we enter the month of February we have just begun the second half of the school year. So far Mother Nature has been good to us, but there is no guarantee that the mild winter conditions that we have been experiencing thus far will continue. I want to remind parents that we will be distributing our second quarter report cards to our students on the afternoon of February 7th. Please review their academic status with them after they bring their report cards home. The Valley Central School District is once again holding the Citizens Advisory Budget Committee meetings. These meetings are being held in the Valley Central Middle School cafeteria beginning at 6:45 PM. Meetings will be held on the following dates: February 6th and 21st; March 5th and 19th. These meetings are intended to serve as brainstorming sessions to assist with the creation of the budget for the 20122013 school year. The process will once again be very challenging to school districts across the state. The CABC meetings are open to all district stakeholders. Important dates to remember for the month of February are: February 22nd– half day for students, as our faculty and staff continue their work on the districtwide accountability initiative. February 17th20th– schools will be closed for Presidents’ weekend. As the school year progresses it continues to be important for students to have good attendance and to makeup any work that is missed as a result of an illness. We encourage them to hand in all of their assignments on time and to do all that they can to perform up to their capabilities in every one of their classes. We continue to offer postsession help every Tuesday and Thursday. Students can make arrangements with their teachers to access this help. They should also remember to let their parents know in advance whenever they are staying after school. VCMS Newsletter– February 2012

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Visit our website at www.vcsd.k12.ny.us  

From the Principal, Ned Hayes    As we  enter  the month  of  February we  have  just  begun  the    second half of the school year.  So far Mother Nature has been good to us, but  there  is no guarantee  that  the mild winter conditions  that we have  been  experiencing  thus  far  will  continue.    I  want  to  remind      parents that we will be distributing our second quarter  report cards to our  students  on  the  afternoon  of  February  7th.    Please  review  their   academic status with them after they bring their report cards home.      The Valley Central School District  is  once  again holding  the Citizens Advisory Budget Committee meetings.   These meetings are being held in the Valley Central Middle School cafeteria beginning at 6:45 PM.  Meetings will be held on the following dates:  February 6th and 21st; March 5th and 19th. These meetings are intended to serve as brainstorming sessions to assist with the creation of the budget for the 2012‐2013  school  year.    The  process  will  once  again  be  very              challenging  to  school districts across  the  state.   The CABC meetings are open to all district stakeholders.    Important dates to remember for the month of February are: • February  22nd–  half  day  for  students,  as  our  faculty  and  staff     

continue their work on the district‐wide accountability initiative. • February  17th‐20th–  schools  will  be  closed  for  Presidents’        

weekend.   

  As  the school year progresses  it continues  to be  important for          students  to have good   attendance and  to make‐up any work  that  is missed as a result of an illness.  We encourage them to hand in all of their assignments on time and to do all that they can to perform up to their capabilities  in every one of  their classes.   We continue  to offer post‐session help  every Tuesday  and Thursday.   Students  can make arrangements with their teachers to access this help.  They should also remember  to  let  their  parents  know  in  advance whenever  they  are staying after school.       

VCMS Newsletter– February 2012  

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Did you know… Super Bowl is the weekend where the most new TVs are sold in the U.S.?

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What’s Happening 

Did you know… approximately 18,500 tons of potatoes and popcorn are consumed on Super Bowl Sunday in America?

Guidance Department  

School  counselors  met  with  eighth grade  students   beginning   in December  to  continue  the  planning process  for  9th  grade.    Graduation r e q u i r em e n t s were discussed as well.  Information was  provided r e g a r d i n g e l e c t i v e s available  to  9th graders for the 2012‐2013 school year.  In  addition  to  the  core  classes, students  were  asked  to  select  one elective  that best suits  their needs or interests.    In  January,  the  counselors met with 8th  grade  students  individually  to determine  9th  grade  course selections.   The  course  selections are requests  and  do  not  guarantee placement in the class.       If you have any questions regarding your child’s course  requests  please  contact guidance at 457‐2400, ext. 16601.  The  LINK  Crew  at  the  high  school will  present  the Grade  9  orientation in August.  You will be notified of the date and time of the program.   January  30th  through  February  2nd  is    “No  Name  Calling  Week”.  The counselors will be meeting with sixth grade  students  for  an  anti‐bullying presentation.  Please discuss this very important topic at home.  

Boys’ Mod. Basketball Coach Rechtorovic

The Boys’ Modified Basketball team remains undefeated through the months of December and January. The young Vikings stand at 6– 0 having defeated Monroe-Woodbury, Washingtonville, Middletown Monhagen, Newburgh Meadow Hill– Temple Hill, Cornwall, and Goshen. Great work, guys! The Vikings have used team offense and great defense to accomplish the wins. Team members include 8th graders: Chukwuka Anyene, Savion Boissard, Daniel Delgaizo, Paul Depew, Brett Jennings, Jordan Knochen, Donovan Murphy, Christopher Skermo, Fletcher Szabo, Joseph Tofallos, Isaiah Williams, and Zion Williams. The 7th grade members are: Austin Crofoot, Casey Dana, Corey Dayton, Tyler Lucey, Isaiah Miller, Jonathan Noel, Daniel Rechtorovic, and Tyrese Taylor. Good luck with the rest of the season!

Music Department Mrs. Magee, Dept. Chair 

 Congratulations  to  Anna             Derevensky,  a  seventh  grader,    who  was  selected  to  represent VCMS  at  this  year’s  OCMEA      All‐County  Jazz  Festival  in March  2012.  Way to go, Anna!  Vocal  and  Instrumental  students have  begun  working  on  their NYSSMA  solos.    Students must  be sure  to  practice  at  home  to  make this the best possible experience!  Any  eighth  grader  who  is  not     currently  enrolled  in  chorus,  but would  like  to sing  in chorus  in  the high  school  should  see  Mr.         Gonzales  or Mrs. Magee ASAP  in order  to  schedule  a  time  to  meet with Mrs.  Carver,  the  high  school chorus teacher.  The high school has 3  different  choral  groups:   Mixed Chorus,  Women’s  Chorale,  and Chamber Choir.  

Upcoming Dates: • February 11:   

OCMEA Jr. High Auditions • March 6:   

Select Chorus Performance  at Founder’s Night 

• March 9‐10:   OCMEA All‐County Jazz Festival • March 23‐24:  NYSSMA Solo 

Festival for Vocal students 

2012, www.dltk-holiday.com

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Did you know… in the U.S., Domino’s sells 1.2 million pizzas on Super Bowl?

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Class and Team News 

Did you know… 6 % of U.S. employees reported sick to work the day after the Super Bowl?

Art Mrs. Foti

Seventh  grade  art  is  completing  a surrealistic  room design with  a Dali influence.    Look  in  the  cases downstairs  for  their  beautiful Greek vases with  a  personal  image  carved into  the  vase.    They  will  begin working  in  groups  on  a  piñata project  this  month,  I  will  let  them choose their own theme.    A new class of 6th graders arrived on January 30th for the 3rd quarter.  I’ve had a great group the last 2 quarters!  The  new  students  will  begin  their sketchbooks that we will use until the end  of  June.   Their next project will be  a  painting  project  using  primary and secondary colors.   After that, we will begin  a  clay project of  Japanese kimonos.    So  keep  an  eye  out  for them  in  the  hallways,  cases,  office, and  guidance  for  all  the  great  art work  that students have done  in my class! 

Math Team Mrs. Coates, Advisor  VC’s Math Team, competing in the Mid‐Hudson Junior  High  Math  League,  capped  off  a spectacular  year  finishing  third  in  the  League Championship and brought home two trophies.    During  the  regular  season  leading  up  to  the 

championship final, VC won 4 of 5 meets earning first place  in their section. Kudos to the team for bringing high academic honors to Valley Central!  Seven  team  members  have  been  awarded  the  League’s  Certificate  of Achievement for their performance.  They are 9th graders Casey Kenny, Nina Angileri, John DeBrino, Samantha Cabrera, and 8th graders Jeremy Friedman, Katherine Morgan and Kristina Rodriguez. .  The 7th grade members of our  team are Daniel Cardona‐Colon, Carina Diaz, Ben Kallus, Victoria Montero, and Edhel Viera.  The  8th  grade  team  members  are  Annalise  Cardish,  Abigail  Choi,  Jeremy Friedman,  Katherine  Gonzalez,  Gabrielle  Kolinsky,  Tim  Lord,  Olivia Martinez,  Edwine Millien, Katherine Morgan, Gabriella O’Connell,  Jasmine Pimentel, Samantha Prestia, Kristina Rodriguez, Yarden Sussman, Courtney Tubbs, and Devin Wright.  The  9th  grade  team members  are Nina  Angileri,  Samantha  Cabrera,  Justin Campbell, John DeBrino, Samuel Froeschl‐Tuttle, Ryan Hudzik, Casey Kenny, Adam Kimelman, and Nicole Ponessa.  Thanks to all the members for your hard work and dedication.  And a special thank you to your parents for their patience and support.  Be  sure  to  view  our  webpage  under  “Activities”  on  the Middle  School  site  for  a  complete  summary  of  the  Math Team’s season. We will celebrate our year with an  ice cream sundae party in February.  

Snowflakes by  Kaitlyn Guenther 

 Snowflakes are our friends 

They descend when winter comes Making white blankets 

 2012, www.dltk‐holidays.com 

 Sign up for spring sports in the nurse’s  office! 

Do it now!! 

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February is Love the Bus Month and the American School Bus Council encourages        students  and parents  to  express  appreciation  for  school bus drivers nationwide who provide  safe,  reliable  service.    Students  can  show  their  school bus drivers how much they are appreciated by using the card below.   Cards are available at www.lovethebus.com.                                ~2012,American School Bus Council 

Did you know… the most avocados are consumed in the U.S. during Super Bowl weekend?

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Pool Schedule: ext. 17147 

MONDAYS Feb. 6, 13, 27 6:00 am - 7:00 am Morning Dip (lap swimming) 7:15 am - 3:00 pm VC Phys. Ed. Classes 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm VC Varsity Swim Practice 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm VAC Swim Practice COST: 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm Open Rec./Family Swim $2 / Person $5 / Family TUESDAYS Feb. 7, 14, 21, 28 6:00 am - 7:00 am Morning Dip (lap swimming) 7:15 am - 3:00 pm VC Phys. Ed. Classes 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm VC Varsity Swim Practice 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm VAC Swim Practice 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm Lap/Fitness Swim POOL CLOSINGS: ~Feb. 4th- VAC Meet WEDNESDAYS Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 ~Feb 16th @ 2:00 PM- reopens @ 6:00 am - 7:00 am Morning Dip (lap swimming) 6 AM on 2/21 due to Presidents’ 7:15 am - 3:00 pm VC Phys. Ed. Classes weekend & Sec. 9 Champs 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm VC Varsity Swim Practice ~Feb. 25th VAC Meet 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm VAC Swim Practice 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm Open Rec./Family Swim THURSDAYS Feb. 2, 9, 23 6:00 am - 7:00 am Morning Dip (lap swimming) 7:15 am - 3:00 pm VC Phys. Ed. Classes 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm VC Varsity Swim Practice 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm VAC Swim Practice 7:45 pm - 9:15 pm Lap/Fitness Swim SPECIAL EVENTS: FRIDAYS Feb. 3 & 10 2/4- VAC Tri Meet 6:00 am - 7:00 am Morning Dip (lap swimming) 2/10- Berea Family Fun Night 7:15 am - 3:00 pm VC Phys. Ed. Classes 2/16, 2/17, 2/18- Sec. 9 Champs 3:00 pm - 5:15 pm VC Varsity Swim Practice 2/25- VAC Tri Meet 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm VAC Swim Practice 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Viking Divers SATURDAYS Feb. 11 8:00 am - 10:00 am Varsity Practice 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Open Rec./Family Swim SUNDAYS POOL CLOSED

REMINDER: Do not swim unless guard is on duty!

AM Lap Swim is for 12 yrs. and older.

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Market Day pickup in café. 4:30p –5:30p

2

Ground Hog Day

3 4

5

6

CABC/6:45p/ café.

7

PTA mtg./7p

Report cards distributed

8 9 10

Dance/Social 7p-9p

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12

13

BOE/CO/6:45p

14 15

SoM Bfast: pd. 1

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No school- Presidents’

weekend

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No school- Presidents’

weekend

Presidents’ Day

21

CABC/6:45p/ café.

22 1/2 day: pds. 3,4,8,9

23 24

PTSA B-ball game/7p-10p

25

26 27

BOE/CO/6:45p

28 29

American Heart Month

Nat’l African American History

Month