WEEK OF FEBRUARY 6, 2012
Bakery Needed: The Parent Organization is planning a morning reception following the Honor Roll Assembly on Thursday, February 9. If you are able to donate bakery for this event, please leave a message at 216-481-8414 Ext. 133 with your name, phone number and the item you will be donating. We would like all items to be sent to school the morning prior to the assembly and given to Mrs. Ealy in the Main Office.For every donation received, your name will be entered into the end of the school year drawing for a VASJ bookstore gift certificate.Two $25 bookstore gift certificates will be raffled off. Please, be sure to clearly mark each item with your name, student's name and phone number so that you may be included in this raffle.
City Club Essay Contest: Juniors and seniors are encouraged to participate in the Free Speech Essay Competition hosted by the City Club of Cleveland. First prize is $1,000. Entries are due by February 15. Visit www.CityClub.org/100 for complete details.
College Information: If you are interested in joining the College Information group on Schoology, please use the following access code: S4XXC-F4J9Q. Find out about college visits, scholarship information and much more. You may already have an invite waiting for you; check your Schoology account.
Detention: Detention is an extension of the school day. Therefore, school policies apply; including dress code expectations, no use of electronic devices and no food/drink.
Dress Code: As colder weather is here, please refer to the dress code regarding sweaters and sweatshits. Jackets, hoodies, fleeces, and scarves are NOT permitted. The exception is team jackets may be worn on Fridays during your teams season. Also, beginning Tuesday, cardigans will NO LONGER be permitted. Teachers, please have students remove these items or write referrals.
Drivers Education: The next Drivers Ed class held at VASJ will begin Feb. 21. Information on this class can be found in the main office.
Electronics Use in Class: Beginning immediately, students are to no longer use any electronic devices during class time for any reason. This includes using phones or iPods for note taking and listening to music during detentions or study halls. Teachers, please be sure to enforce this policy. Any questions, please see Mr. Csank.
Host Families Needed: If any student might be interested in hosting a Japanese student but you are still unsure, we have new information that might change your mind. Any family that is willing to host a student will receive a $150.00 stipend as well as a $150 tuition credit. Please pick up a form from Mrs. Fischbach in the Principals Office if you are interested.
Howley Scholars: All students receiving a Howley Scholarship need to log in to their Schoology account for an important message.
Indoor Track: Congratulations to the boys and girls indoor track team for a strong showing at Oberlin College on Saturday. The boys were led by Malik Sullins, Aaron Martin, and freshman John Hearn. The girls were led by Cierra Boyd, with strong showings in the high jump, long jump, and hurdles. The indoor track team will be back in action on February 24th at Spire institute in Geneva.
Lunch options: Beginning Monday, January 23, the cafeteria will be offering one hot a la carte item in the far lunch line in the cafeteria. Look for a different hot a la carte special daily. These a la carte items are CASH ONLY and CANNOT be purchased with a lunch card.
Lunch tickets: Please remember to pick up your lunch tickets in the morning. Lunch tickets WILL NOT BE ISSUED DURING THE LUNCH PERIOD. Thank you!
NHS Tutors: Reminder to NHS tutors and those students who have requested tutoring: tutoring begins again today at lunch in room 211. See Ms. Joseph beforehand if you need a lunch room pass.
Rox Program: For all girls who were on the ROX program last semester: There will be a self-defense workshop immediately after school on Monday, January 30, in the Ministry Center.
Senior Group on Schoology: Information about prom planning is being posted to the class group in Schoology. If you are not in the group you are not in the know! See your class officers to get help joining the group.
Sports Eligibility: Athletes should remember that teachers are being asked to give you weekly grades and your behavior and grades matter to your coaches. Stay on track for great things!
T-Shirt Design Contest: Congratulations to Jordan Walker and Madison Vargo who tied with the most votes in the Tshirt design contest that ran before the holidays. Their shirts will be produced and made available for sale in the bookstore very soon! We hope everyone will buy a shirt designed by these students!
Valentine's Day Candy Grams: The junior class will be selling candy grams at lunch starting this Wednesday. Buy one for that special someone in your life for this Valentine's Day. They will be on sale for $1.50 through Friday, February 10, 2012.
Viking Mindset Project: The 10 sophomores involved in The Viking Mindset Project have a meeting Friday night at 3:30 p.m. in Room 301 with Mr. Minadeo for about one hour.
Winter Sports (Uniforms): The sports jackets that are allowed on Fridays are for basketball, wrestling, cheerleading, and Bowling only. These jackets are only allowed on Fridays.
Writers Club: Attention Writer Club Members: The next meeting is after school this Thursday Jan. 26. Come to room 204. Remember the Ventures annual writing and art contest is has begun. The 2012 theme is "Path Breakers." How about getting creative over your holiday break - write, draw, take photos and send them to Mrs. Dayton or Mrs. Scharfeld on Schoology.com. Prizes await the winners!