C O L C H E S T E R H I G H S C H O O L The Laker View S P E C I A L P O I N T S O F I N T E R E S T : PSAT Testing Oct. 11-Bell Schedule pg. 3 Family Teacher Conferences October 19 info pg. 6 October 20 No School for Students/Faculty Cap/Gown info for Seniors page 7 Picture Retakes Mon. 10/16 info pg. 8 FCM Hosts the Glenn Miller Orchestra Oct. 11 info pg. 8 Project Grad Homecoming Dance info pg. 12-13 SAT Bootcamp info pg. 14 Calendar of Events pg. 15 V O L U M E V, I S S U E I I I O C T O B E R 2 0 1 7 Happy fall to the entire Colchester High School community. October finds CHS past the initial transition from summer and fully back in the 2017-2018 school year. There is too much happening at CHS to highlight all of the great things, but here are a few things you might like to be aware of. October 14th-15th is Homecoming weekend and the culmination of Spirit Week. There will be a variety of athletic events this week and weekend; please consider attending one! We are thrilled to share that we received a grant from VSAC to provide the PSAT s, free of cost, to all 10th and 11th graders. On the morning of October 11th we will be administering the PSAT s to all 10th and 11th graders. The 9th graders will have a special morning program and the 12th graders will have a late arrival. A modified class schedule will start at 11:15. Please follow this link to the letter sent home earlier this year for more details. Good luck to all our 10th and 11th graders! Next Thursday, October 19th is our fall conference day. Please drop in anytime between 10AM and 6PM to meet with your student's teachers. There is no school for students on Thursday the 19th or Friday the 20th. Enjoy the long weekend! In addition, our fall Choral Concert is Wednesday the 18th and the fall Band Concert is Wednesday the 25th. Both start at 7PM and promise to be spectacular performances by our choral and band students. Please join us! On a very different note, the 2017 Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium (SBAC) scores in Math and English Language Arts (ELA) have been released. Our current seniors took these tests last spring. We are proud to report that we have far surpassed the Vermont state average for both Math and ELA. The percent of students at CHS meeting or exceeding the standard for ELA was 78%, compared to a statewide average of 58%. The percent of students at CHS meeting or exceeding the standard for Math was 55%, compared to a statewide average of 36%. Colchester ranked #4 in the entire state of Vermont for both ELA and Math. Go Lakers! As always, please do not hesitate to reach out to us with any questions! Warmly, Heather Baron Principal And follow us on twitter - @CHSLakersVT!
Dear CHS Families and Students, PSAT TESTING and Schedule Change at CHS Wednesday, October 11, 2017 CHS is pleased to announce that we were awarded a VSAC grant for the 2017-2018 school year. The grant will pay for all CHS Sophomores and Juniors to take the PSAT during the school day at CHS. This will be our second time giving the PSAT during the school day, which will be Wednesday, October 11, 2017. This date has been set for high schools by the College Board. On Wednesday, October 11 the schedule for the day at Colchester High School will change. We will have a modified B day class schedule starting at approximately 11:15 am. Please see below for specific information about the morning schedule. Current Juniors and Sophomores will begin PSAT testing at 7:45 and end at approximately 11:15 followed by a modified B day class schedule. Juniors who attend the Burlington Technical Center (BTC) will test at Colchester High School. Sophomores and Juniors who attend the Center for Technology at Essex (CTE) will test at Colchester High School. CTE students will be transported to CTE after testing is completed. Students who attend the Colchester Alternative Program will have a regular scheduled day. Any CAP students in grades 10 and 11 who would like to take the PSAT will do so at CHS. Freshman will have a special program in the morning (7:45-11:15) and then modified class schedule in the afternoon. Seniors who are currently enrolled in Target Graduation are REQUIRED to come to CHS to make progress towards their Target Grad work. All Target Graduation seniors will report to the library at 7:45 a.m. Seniors who attend BTC/CTE should attend those programs as normal as those programs DO NOT have a delayed start this day. CHS will run the BTC/CTE bus schedule as normal. Seniors who are NOT enrolled in Target Graduation or CTE/BTC will have a delayed start and should arrive to CHS by 11:00 a.m. for a modified B day class schedule. Seniors who do not have transportation may arrive at 7:45 a.m. and they can work in the cafeteria until 11:00 a.m. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact CHS. We are extremely excited to offer the PSAT to our students this year at no cost. Sincerely, CHS Administrative Team Picture Retake Information Picture packets were distributed to students on Friday, October 6. Picture retakes are on Monday, October 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the mini gym. If you are having retakes done you must return your original picture packet to the photographer on retake day. Please note that ALL students need to be photographed for ID purposes even if you are not purchasing a picture packet. If you have not had your photo taken, please be sure to do so on October 16 as IDs are required for ALL students. If your student attends CTE they may have their photo taken between 7:00-7:30 or 2:30-3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16.
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P A G E 4 What is the PSAT/NMSQT? PSAT ---FOR SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS WHAT IS THE PSAT/NMSQT? The PSAT/NMSQT stands for Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. The PSAT/NMSQT assesses critical reading (passage-based reading, sentence completions, math reasoning (numbers and operations; algebra and functions; geometry and measurement; data analysis, statistics, probability) and writing skills (sentence error identification, sentence and paragraph improvements) that are important for success in college. WHY TAKE THE PSAT/NMSQT?????? Benefits for students: To Open the Door for College. The PSAT/NMSQT is a student s first official step on the road to college. It encourages students to start planning for life after high school by either jump-starting their college search process, or for some, introducing them to the concept of college. To Practice for the SAT. On the average, students who take the PSAT/NMSQT earn higher scores on the SAT than those who don t!!!! One reason: the tests have the same formats, directions, sample questions, and question types. Students will get unique practice recommendations from Khan Academy based on their performance on the PSAT/NMSQT. Students will have access to explanations for the answers to every PSAT/NMSQT test question as well as an enhanced online score report. To Earn Scholarships and Academic Recognition. (For Juniors.) By taking the PSAT/NMSQT, students who meet entry requirements may enter National Merit Scholarship Corporation s scholarship competitions as well as other programs that give special recognition to high-achieving students. To Begin the College Search. Student Search Service gives PSAT/NMSQT test-takers the option to receive admissions and financial aid information from colleges, universities, and scholarship programs. To Compare Academic Skills. With the PSAT/NMSQT, students get their first look at how their academic skills compare with those from a national group of college-bound students. To Get Feedback on how to Improve Academically. The PSAT/NMSQT Score Report gives students personalized feedback on their test performance, including suggestions on how to improve specific academic skills. To Explore College Majors and Careers. Students can access college planning resources that can help them explore careers, colleges, majors, scholarships and more. THE TEST: The PSAT will administered at CHS on Wednesday, October 11. This test is for students in Grades 10 and 11 and is a practice test to prepare for the SAT. Students will need to arrive by 7:45 and the test runs until approximately 11:15 a.m. Students will need to bring a calculator and two #2 pencils.
P A G E 5 Are you a CHS Sophomore with leadership potential? CHS is looking for interested 10 th grade students who would like to be considered to attend the annual Vermont HOBY Leadership Conference this Spring at St. Michael s College from Thursday, May 24 - Sunday, May 27 HOBY will accept 2 Sophomores from CHS to attend the 4 day seminar along with other eager high school students from across the state. HOBY is an outstanding and fun opportunity that aims to enrich your leadership skills and/or bring out your leadership potential. See Ms. Moran in Guidance with any and all questions. Applications available in Guidance Applications and Essays Due: (Wednesday, Oct 25) T H E L A K E R V I E W
V O L U M E V, I S S U E I I I P A G E 6 Dear Parents/Guardians, Fall 2017 Family Teacher Conferences Thursday, October 19 10A-6P Our fall conference day is scheduled for Thursday, October 19 and conferences will run from 10AM-6PM. Please be aware that teachers holding conferences on the first floor will break for dinner from 1:00-1:30 p.m., teachers on the second floor will take their dinner break from 1:30-2:00 p.m. Please refer to the building map provided on conference day for teacher locations. We will have a modified drop-in format for conferences this year. Each CHS teacher is assigned a classroom where conferences will be held. When you enter the building you will receive a copy of your student s schedule along with a school map informing you of where teachers are located. Parents can visit teachers at their convenience during conference hours. Conferences are expected to take no more than 15 minutes. We do not make or take requests for conference times with a specific teacher or team in advance. We strongly encourage all CHS parents to attend our parent teacher conference day. The drop-in format has been in place for the last few years. Every CHS teacher will have a sign-up sheet outside their door. Once parents arrive at CHS you can locate the teachers that you would like to speak with and sign up for a time slot on their door. The sign-up sheet is designed to decrease the waiting time that some parents may have experienced in years past. Please remember that you may call guidance and/or special education at any time to request a meeting with a teacher or team. CHS Teachers may schedule a longer conference with parents through the guidance office for a later date if a more detailed meeting is required. How do parent teacher conferences work? Pick up student s schedule and map of teacher locations in the cafeteria. Determine which teachers you would like to speak with. Circulate throughout CHS to meet with all of the teachers you would like to see. If teachers have a line, feel free to sign up on the sign up sheet on their door.
P A G E 7 Seniors attending CTE can pick up the information packet in the main office at CHS beginning the afternoon of November 2. CTE seniors can return their cap and gown order and dues to Caption describing the main office by November 8. The main office is open from 6:30-3:30 daily. picture or graphic. Seniors Seniors will receive cap/gown and announcement information at the mandatory senior AT on Thursday, November 2. The representative from Jostens will return on Wednesday, November 8 and Thursday, November 9 during lunches (11:07-12:55) to collect the orders. Senior dues are $20.00 and cover the cost of the class gift, flowers and other costs associated with graduation. Your payment to Jostens for your cap/gown/tassel and any other items you order from Jostens, as well as your senior dues should be paid at the time the order is placed on November 8 or 9. **PLEASE NOTE: you will need two checks, one to CHS for senior dues in the amount of $20.00 and a second check to Jostens for payment for the cap and gown and any other items you order. Senior Yearbook Info All senior portraits (and other senior section photos) are due Friday, October 20, 2017. We strongly prefer that photos be submitted electronically (in.jpg format) - the picture quality is much better. Photos should be sent to chsyearbook@colchestersd.org. If you are unable to submit the photo electronically, you may put a hard copy in the drop box in the main office; yearbook staff will scan the photo and return it to you. Senior quotations/messages must be submitted via the Google form that has been emailed to students. Buy your yearbook now! There are two ways to order a yearbook: 1. Use your credit or debit card to pay online (CHS Website >Other resources >Resources >Yearbook Website Josten s secure site). 2. Write a check made payable to CHS, and submit it to Ms. delaricheliere's mailbox in the main office along with an order form (available in the main office). Seal it in an envelope and clearly label your name. Sorry, we are no longer accepting cash for yearbook payment. You can order your yearbook starting on August 1, 2017 for $65.00. A spring supplement is included in the price of the yearbook. Caption describing picture or graphic. Attention Parents! If you do not purchase a yearbook w e only order 20 extras! Don t let your student miss out on this amazing publication! The CHS Yearbook Club is non-profit and annually we rely on donations to keep the cost affordable for our students. Order your yearbook now! This story can fit 75-125 words. be out of context. article. Be sure to place the caption of the image near the image. Microsoft Publisher includes Selecting pictures or graphics thousands of clip art images Student Debt is an important part of adding from which you can choose content to your newsletter. and import into your newsletter. There are also several Please remember that it is your student s responsibility to keep track of any outstanding debt (lost books, parking fines, Think or about damage your article to equipment) and that he or she might have. If you are unsure whether ask yourself if the picture supports or enhances the message tools you can use to draw your child has any debt, feel free to contact Mark Ellingson, bookkeeper at Colchester High School shapes and symbols. 264-5702 or Mark.Ellingson@colchestersd.org. you re trying to convey. Avoid Once you have chosen an selecting images that appear to image, place it close to the T H E L A K E R V I E W
V O L U M E V, I S S U E I I I Picture Retake Information P A G E 8 Picture packets were distributed to students on Friday, October 6. Picture retakes are on Monday, October 16 from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the mini gym. If you are having retakes done you must return your original picture packet to the photographer on retake day. Please note that ALL students need to be photographed for ID purposes even if you are not purchasing a picture packet. If you have not had your photo taken, please be sure to do so on October 16 as IDs are required for ALL students. If your student attends CTE they may have their photo taken between 7:00-7:30 or 2:30-3:00 p.m. on Monday, October 16. Conservation in Costa Rica Coin Drop The Conservation in Costa Rica 2018 group will be having a coin drop the evening of the football game on Friday 10/13 starting at 6:00. Friends of Colchester Music Still Time to Buy Tickets for Glenn Miller Orchestra The world famous GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA will be performing on Wednesday, October 11 at 7 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Colchester High School (CHS). Advance tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for students. Tickets will be $25 at the door on the night of the event. Tickets are available three ways: online through eventbrite.com; by downloading and mailing in the order form on the Friends of Colchester Music website (www.friendsofcolchestermusic.com); or, by calling (802) 655-7593. The Orchestra will be selling souvenirs, CDs, DVDs, and memorabilia at the concert. Friends of Colchester Music (FCM), a volunteer organization that supports all CSD music programs, will have a snack concession stand before the show and during intermission. Visit www.friendsofcolchestermusic.com for more information. Don t miss out on this exciting community event! Krispy Kreme Donuts The infamous Krispy Kreme Donuts will be on sale as a fundraiser for Friends of Colchester Music over the next few weeks. Find your favorite student that is in chorus or band and purchase your dozen donuts for $10. You may also email FriendsofColchestermusic@gmail.com to place your order. There is nothing like a Krispy Kreme donut so make sure you purchase a dozen or two or more. Thank you!!! October 18, 2017 - Choral Fall Concert - 7:00 PM October 25, 2017 - Band Fall Concert - 7:00 PM Concerts this Month November 3-4, 2017 - CHS will be hosting the District Music Festival
PAGE 9 CHS Conservation in Costa Rica April 2018 Can you help? Dear CHS community member: We are delighted to announce that in April 2018 we have the opportunity to travel with eighteen Colchester High School students to Costa Rica for an educational trip focused on conservation. To fund their trip, participants are working part time jobs and reaching out to family and friends for individual fundraising. As a group we have and will continue to fundraise at CHS events, in the community and with area businesses. We are asking for your help. Please consider making a donation to the scholarship fund to help participants in need of financial assistance. If you would like to donate you can do so in a variety of different ways: 1. Send a check made out to Colchester High School - CCR-2018 to: Caption describing Colchester High School attn Ms. Robinson P.O. Box 900 Colchester, VT 05446. picture or graphic. 2. Donate on-line at our GoFundMe 3. Have your company logo on our Sponsorship T-shirt -contact Amy Carnasale (parent) at amy@carnesale.com 4. Donate a product or service for our Silent Auction - contact Mary Myers (parent) elitebillingvt@myfairpoint.net For more information you can visit our website at https://sites.google.com/colchestersd.org/ccr2018/home. With sincere thanks, Carrie Robinson and Keren Turner Spanish Teachers and Group Leaders Caption describing picture or graphic. THE LAKER VIEW
News from the Athletic Director P A G E 10 Hello Laker Fans, There are only two weeks left to go in the regular fall season. I would encourage to take a look at the online schedule and come see some action. Field Hockey is 7-2-1. They have two home games left Wednesday the 11 th at 3:45 vs Middlebury, and Saturday the 14 th homecoming weekend and senior day at 1:00 vs BHS. They close out their season at Essex on 10/17 at 6:00 p.m. and South Burlington on 10/19 at 7:00 p.m. Girls Soccer is rolling along at 8-1-1 and has their final home game on the 19th at 4:00 p.m. vs CVU. They host BHS on the 14 th at 1:00 p.m. and South Burlington on the 11 th at 4:00 p.m. The do have one more road trip to St. Johnsbury on the 17 th as well Boys Soccer is 5-4-1 and has been in a lot of close matches and is peaking at the right time for playoffs. They still host St. Johnsbury on the 10 th at 4:00 p.m. and CVU on the 14th at 10:00 a.m. They travel to Essex on the 18 th at 4:00 p.m. and South Burlington on 21 st at noon. The Cross Country teams have been improving their times with every race. They are ready to make a strong finish at States on the 28 th of October. Football is battling for playoff position and has two games left both at home against BFA St. Albans on the 13 th and Brattleboro on the 20th with both games starting at 7:00 p.m. Spirit Week is October 9 14. We will be hosting home games this week and senior games as well, so please try to make your way out to a game. The schedule is: Friday the 13th Football at 7:00 p.m., Saturday the 22 nd Boys Soccer at 10:00 a.m., Girls Soccer at 1:00 p.m. and Field Hockey at 1:00 p.m. The Winter sports meeting is Thursday, November 9 at 6:00 p.m. The winter season starts on November 27. Please be sure to attend that meeting and get the paperwork needed for the winter season. As always please make sure you have an updated physical on file in the nurse s office. I hope to see you at a game soon! Yours in Athletics, Bernie Cieplicki Athletic Director
P A G E 11 A big thank you to the Colchester Physical Education Department and community volunteers for making the annual Ski and Board sale a success. How does CABA raise the funds to supply uniforms for for Cross Country, Field Hockey, Golf, Soccer, Alpine Skiing, Basketball, Dance, Nordic Skiing, Baseball, Lacrosse, Softball, Tennis and Track and Field? Fundraising, that s how. The money we raise comes from events like these: Ski and Board Sale (October) Concessions Golf Tournament (August) Can t make a meeting, but would like to help with CABA? Consider being a team parent. It s a great way to stay informed and help make a difference. If you are interested, please let your child s coach know. The winter sports meeting is coming up soon, so watch for that announcement. Parents, grandparents, friends are all welcome to volunteer. There is always an opportunity to help out; currently we are seeking concession item donations: Concessions stock http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080a45aea728a4fe3-concession Up next is Homecoming. Come support Laker Athletics starting Friday 13 th at 7:00 with some Laker Football. Saturday games start at 10:00am and will continue throughout the day. Come and see what surprises CABA has to offer. We will have breakfast options at the snack bar, followed by some grilling, so come hungry. Come on out and support our talented student athletes. CABA s Mission Provide supplemental financial and material support for the Athletic Programs at Colchester High School. Dedicated to enriching the Athletic Program at Colchester High School through the promotion of school spirit and good sportsmanship. Reinforcing the values and virtues of the LAKERS as Loyal, Able, Knowledgeable, Enthusiastic and Responsible Students Please join us at CABA s next meeting, November 1st at 6:00pm at CHS, Room 109
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Colchester Park & Rec P A G E 14 Colchester Parks & Recreation 781 Blakely Rd. Colchester, Vermont 05446 P: 802.264.5648 F: 802.264.5647 News from the Burnham Library Spooky things are happening at the library the building is old as dirt of course it s haunted! Anime club will likely watch some scary Japanese folktale anime on the 13 th and 27 th and Teen Craft Time is making super colorful headphone wraps on the 12 th at 4pm. ICYMI book club loved The Raven Boys and is tackling Spencerian script with Jackaby this month. Maybe don t read by yourself in the dark if you re a scaredy cat like your YA librarian. ICYMI meets Monday the 23 rd at 5:30pm to not interfere too much with Halloween shenanigans. Speaking of Halloween, our 2 nd annual kids and family Halloween party will be Saturday the 28th and we need volunteers! Dress up, read to kids, and dance the monster mash for a few hours plus snack time. See the children s librarian or your friendly YA librarian for details and to sign up. As usual, call or email the library if you have questions or suggestions!
Colchester High School Essential Expectations for Student Learning Colchester High School LEARN Continuously and Mindfully COMMUNICATE Thoughtfully and Effectively THINK Creatively and Critically ACT Responsibly and Ethically 131 Laker Lane P.O. Box 900 Colchester VT 05446 Phone: (802) 264-5700 Fax: (802) 264-5757 The CHS graduate applies the skills and habits of mind that foster lifelong learning and personal growth. The CHS graduate demonstrates critical and creative thinking across multiple modalities (artistically, verbally, graphically, numerically, textually, physically). Calendar of Events October: 31 End Quarter 1 9-13 Spirit Week 11 PSAT Test @ CHS 7:45A November: 13 Pep Rally End of Day 1 Start Quarter 2 16 Picture Retakes mini-gym 7A-3P 1 NHS Induction Practice 2:30-3:30 PAC 17 Freshman/Sophomore Night 6:30-8:00 1 CHS Cares Meeting 2:30 Library 17 School Board Meeting 7P 2 Mandatory AT for seniors cap/gown info 18 Fall Choral Concert 7P 2 SAT Registration Deadline for 12/2 Test 19 Family/Teacher Conferences 10A-6P 2 NHS Induction Ceremony 6:30P PAC 20 No School for Students/Faculty 3 ACT Registration Deadline for 12/9 Test 23 Heritage Projects begin for Grade 10 3 Laker View Deadline 25 Student of the Month Luncheon sponsored by the Hampton Inn 25 Fall Band Concert 7P 4 SAT Test Date 3-4 CHS Hosts the District Music Festival 26 FAFSA Forms Night 6-8:00P Library 7 School Board Meeting 27 Coffeehouse 7:30 8-9 Seniors place order for cap/gown/ announcements during lunches main lobby 28 ACT Test Date The CHS graduate communicates complex thoughts and ideas effectively in a variety of ways (artistically, verbally, graphically, numerically, textually, physically). The CHS graduate acts as a responsible citizen, makes connections, and engages with the local and global community.