¨    TIE Germany & Spain should meet @ MT Bellies Sat., 1/10 @ 9am for a bottle drive from 9am-12pm.

¨    A Rep. from the U.S. Army will be in the lobby on Tues, 1/6 @ 12-2pm to talk with interested students.

¨    Attn. seniors: 1/6/09 is the deadline to register for the 2/7/09 ACTs.  Registration materials can be found in Guidance & @ www.act.org

¨    Are you interested in learning more about the financial aid process?  Students & parents will learn about the financial aid timeline, types of aid available & various financial aid application forms.  If this is something you would find helpful, pls. attend the free VSAC workshop Sat., 1/10/09 @ 11:00am-12:30pm.  Workshops will be held @ the VSAC Resource Ctr., East Allen Street, Winooski.  Enrollment is limited—call 800-642-3177 or email info@vsac.org to register today.

¨    Attn. Seniors: If you own your own business & employ at least one paid employee, come to guidance for more info on the McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship, Deadline 1/25/09 or visit www.mckelveyfoundation.org or http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf  

¨    See Guidance for info on the following scholarships; Elks Most Valuable Student-for senior who demonstrates leadership, academic achievement & financial need, deadline 1/9/09.  Elks Legacy-Senior related to Elks member, deadline 1/9/09.  American Legion National HS Oratorical Contest-HS student, grades 9-12, original prepared oration, deadline 1/31/09.  American Legion (VT) Department Scholarship Program-several scholarship opportunities for seniors, deadline 4/1/09.  VT JCI Senate-Senior who plans to continue his/her education @ college, university or technical school, deadline 1/17/09.  You may visit this link for more info & regular updates http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf or come to the guidance office. 

¨    College Connections is hosting a spring orientation for UVM dual enrollment students Tues., 1/6 @ 3:30-5.  Students will have a brief campus tour, see class locations, get their student ID, & purchase textbooks (students should bring $).  Students enrolled in this program & interested in attending the orientation should see their counselors by noon on Tues., 1/6.

¨    There will be an informational mtg. for girls interested in playing tennis this spring, Tues., 12/23 @ 3:30 in Caf 1.

¨    Attn. seniors who have applied to colleges: Please notify Peg in Guidance when you hear back from schools about whether or not you’ve been accepted. 

¨    Close Up applications & deposits must be made on-line before Jan 3.

¨    There will be a meeting Mon. 12/22 for all boys interested in playing lacrosse @ 3:30 in Caf 1. 

¨    There will be an informational mtg. for girls interested in playing tennis this spring, Tues., 12/23 @ 3:30 in Caf 1.

¨    Attn. seniors who have applied to colleges: Please notify Peg in Guidance when you hear back from schools about whether or not you’ve been accepted. 

¨    Close Up applications & deposits must be made on-line before Jan 3.

¨    Attn. seniors: The National Commission for Cooperative Education is sponsoring the merit co-op scholarship.  To be eligible, a student must apply & be accepted at one of the following ten NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities: C.W. Post, Johnson & Wales, Northeastern, RIT, University of Toledo, Drexel, Kettering, Pace, University of Cincinnati, & WIT.  Deadline for applications is 2/15/09.  Early submission is strongly encouraged.  For more info visit www.co-op.edu

Are you interested in learning more about the financial aid process?  Students & parents will learn about the financial aid timeline, types of aid available & various financial aid application forms.  If this is something you would find helpful, pls. attend the free VSAC workshop Sat., 1/10/09 @ 11:00am-12:30pm.  Workshops will be held @ the VSAC Resource Ctr., East Allen Street, Winooski.  Enrollment is limited—call 800-642-3177 or email info@vsac.org to register today 

¨    Do you need a good book to read during the long break?  On Fri., 12/19, during FACE time come listen to book talks in the library & get into the raffle for some prizes.

¨    There will be an informational mtg. for girls interested in playing tennis this spring, Tues., 12/23 @ 3:30 in Caf 1.

¨    Attn. seniors who have applied to colleges: Please notify Peg in Guidance when you hear back from schools about whether or not you’ve been accepted. 

¨    Close Up applications & deposits must be made on-line before Jan 3.

¨    Attn. seniors: The National Commission for Cooperative Education is sponsoring the merit co-op scholarship.  To be eligible, a student must apply & be accepted at one of the following ten NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities: C.W. Post, Johnson & Wales, Northeastern, RIT, University of Toledo, Drexel, Kettering, Pace, University of Cincinnati, & WIT.  Deadline for applications is 2/15/09.  Early submission is strongly encouraged.  For more info visit www.co-op.edu

¨    Are you interested in learning more about the financial aid process?  Students & parents will learn about the financial aid timeline, types of aid available & various financial aid application forms.  If this is something you would find helpful, pls. attend the free VSAC workshop Sat., 1/10/09 @ 11:00am-12:30pm.  Workshops will be held @ the VSAC Resource Ctr., East Allen Street, Winooski.  Enrollment is limited—call 800-642-3177 or email info@vsac.org to register today.

¨    There will be a brief girls’ lacrosse mtg. Thurs., 12/18 in Caf 1 @ 3:30.  All girls interested in playing next spring should attend.

¨    There is a mandatory TIE meeting for both Germany & Spain Fri., 12/19 @ 8:15am, Room 119.  

¨    Do you need a good book to read during the long break?  On Fri., 12/19, during FACE time come listen to book talks in the library & get into the raffle for some prizes.

¨    There will be an informational mtg. for girls interested in playing tennis this spring, Tues., 12/23 @ 3:30 in Caf 1.

¨    Attn. seniors; 12/26 is the deadline to register for the 1/24/09 SATs.  Registration materials can be found in Guidance & @ www.act.org

¨    Attn. seniors who have applied to colleges: Please notify Peg in Guidance when you hear back from schools about whether or not you’ve been accepted. 

¨    Have you brought library books back late and incurred fines?  December is Food for Fines time at the library.  Bring in a food item for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf and have a fine deleted.  Food donations can be used for $2.00 service charges only.  Also remember to check for any overdue library books & bring them back now.

¨    Close Up applications & deposits must be made on-line before Jan 3.

¨    Attn. seniors: 1/6/09 is the deadline to register for the 2/7/09 ACTs.  Registration materials can be found in Guidance & @ www.act.org

¨    The VSAC Scholarship booklets are available in Guidance.

¨    See Guidance for info on the following scholarships; Elks Most Valuable Student-for senior who demonstrates leadership, academic achievement & financial need, deadline 1/9/09.  Elks Legacy-Senior related to Elks member, deadline 1/9/09.  American Legion National HS Oratorical Contest-HS student, grades 9-12, original prepared oration, deadline 1/31/09.  American Legion (VT) Department Scholarship Program-several scholarship opportunities for seniors, deadline 4/1/09.  DAR Good Citizens Program & Scholarship Program-Senior, nominated by the school who demonstrates dependability, service, leadership & patriotism, deadline 12/20/08.  Brueggers-Senior who is employed by Brueggers Bagel Bakery, deadline 1/1/09.  VT JCI Senate-Senior who plans to continue his/her education @ college, university or technical school, deadline 1/17/09.  You may visit this link for more info & regular updates http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf or come to the guidance office. 

¨    Attn. Seniors: If you own your own business & employ at least one paid employee, come to guidance for more info on the McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship, Deadline 1/25/09 or visit www.mckelveyfoundation.org or http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf  

¨    Attn. seniors: The National Commission for Cooperative Education is sponsoring the merit co-op scholarship.  To be eligible, a student must apply & be accepted at one of the following ten NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities: C.W. Post, Johnson & Wales, Northeastern, RIT, University of Toledo, Drexel, Kettering, Pace, University of Cincinnati, & WIT.  Deadline for applications is 2/15/09.  Early submission is strongly encouraged.  For more info visit www.co-op.edu

¨    Attn. seniors: There is information in Guidance on the Humane Society of the US: Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship for a senior who has made a contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time. Deadline to apply is 3/16/09.  Other scholarship opportunities are listed on the Guidance web page @ http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf 

¨    The Governor’s Institutes of VT will be holding its Winter Weekend Institute 2/6-2/8/09 @ Goddard College in Plainfield, VT.  The focus will be on Global Climate Change & Sustainability.  Registration & financial aid forms can be found at www.giv.org.  Deadline for registration is 1/15/09.  Registration is on a first come basis until all spaces are filled.  For more info, visit www.giv.org

¨    There will be a brief girls’ lacrosse mtg. Thurs., 12/18 in Caf 1 @ 3:30.  All girls interested in playing next spring should attend.

¨    There is a mandatory TIE meeting for both Germany & Spain Fri., 12/19 @ 8:15am, Room 119.  

¨    There will be an informational mtg. for girls interested in playing tennis this spring, Tues., 12/23 @ 3:30 in Caf 1.

¨    Attn. seniors; 12/26 is the deadline to register for the 1/24/09 SATs.  Registration materials can be found in Guidance & @ www.act.org

¨    Attn. seniors who have applied to colleges: Please notify Peg in Guidance when you hear back from schools about whether or not you’ve been accepted. 

¨    Have you brought library books back late and incurred fines?  December is Food for Fines time at the library.  Bring in a food item for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf and have a fine deleted.  Food donations can be used for $2.00 service charges only.  Also remember to check for any overdue library books & bring them back now.

¨    Close Up applications & deposits must be made on-line before Jan 3.

¨    Attn. seniors: 1/6/09 is the deadline to register for the 2/7/09 ACTs.  Registration materials can be found in Guidance & @ www.act.org

¨    The VSAC Scholarship booklets are available in Guidance.

¨    See Guidance for info on the following scholarships;  Elks Most Valuable Student-for senior who demonstrates leadership, academic achievement & financial need, deadline 1/9/09.  Elks Legacy-Senior related to Elks member, deadline 1/9/09.  American Legion National HS Oratorical Contest-HS student, grades 9-12, original prepared oration, deadline 1/31/09.  American Legion (VT) Department Scholarship Program-several scholarship opportunities for seniors, deadline 4/1/09.  DAR Good Citizens Program & Scholarship Program-Senior, nominated by the school who demonstrates dependability, service, leadership & patriotism, deadline 12/20/08.  Brueggers-Senior who is employed by Brueggers Bagel Bakery, deadline 1/1/09.  VT JCI Senate-Senior who plans to continue his/her education @ college, university or technical school, deadline 1/17/09.    You may visit this link for more info & regular updates http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf or come to the guidance office. 

¨    Attn. Seniors: If you own your own business & employ at least one paid employee, come to guidance for more info on the McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship, Deadline 1/25/09 or visit www.mckelveyfoundation.org or http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf  

¨    Attn. seniors: The National Commission for Cooperative Education is sponsoring the merit co-op scholarship.  To be eligible, a student must apply & be accepted at one of the following ten NCCE Partner Colleges & Universities: C.W. Post, Johnson & Wales, Northeastern, RIT, University of Toledo, Drexel, Kettering, Pace, University of Cincinnati, & WIT.  Deadline for applications is 2/15/09. Early submission is strongly encouraged.  For more info visit www.co-op.edu

¨    Attn. seniors: There is information in Guidance on the Humane Society of the US: Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship for a senior who has made a contribution to animal protection over a significant period of time. Deadline to apply is 3/16/09.  Other scholarship opportunities are listed on the Guidance web page @ http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf 

¨    The Governor’s Institutes of VT will be holding its Winter Weekend Institute 2/6-2/8/09 @ Goddard College in Plainfield, VT.  The focus will be on Global Climate Change & Sustainability.  Registration & financial aid forms can be found at www.giv.org.  Deadline for registration is 1/15/09.  Registration is on a first come basis until all spaces are filled.  For more info, visit www.giv.org

¨    Seniors – Any senior who has not made a Senior Appt. with their Guidance Counselor should come to Guidance & schedule one before Dec. break.  Deadlines are quickly approaching for colleges & other opportunities.

¨    The GSA will be meeting at Outright after school Tues. 12/16.  Students are encouraged to use their ID/Bus pass to travel to Outright.  If you have questions see Mrs. Lundie.

¨    Calling all Juniors who took the PSAT:  Results are in & we want to meet with you Tues., 12/16 during FACE time to review them.  We will meet in the AUD.

¨    There is a mandatory TIE meeting for both Germany & Spain Fri., 12/19 @ 8:15am, Room 119.  

¨    Attn. seniors; 12/26 is the deadline to register for the 1/24/09 SATs.  Registration materials can be found in Guidance & @ www.act.org

¨    Have you brought library books back late and incurred fines?  December is Food for Fines time at the library.  Bring in a food item for the Chittenden Emergency Food Shelf and have a fine deleted.  Food donations can be used for $2.00 service charges only.  Also remember to check for any overdue library books & bring them back now.

¨    Attn. Seniors: If you own your own business & employ at least one paid employee, come to guidance for more info on the McKelvey Foundation Entrepreneurial Scholarship, Deadline 1/25/09 or visit www.mckelveyfoundation.org or http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf  

¨    Attn. seniors; 12/26 is the deadline to register for the 1/24/09 SATs.  Registration materials can be found in Guidance & @ www.act.org

¨    Attn. seniors: Jan. 6^th is the deadline to register for the Feb. 7^th ACTs.  Registration materials can be found in the guidance office and at www.act.org

¨    See Guidance for info on the following scholarships;  Elks Most Valuable Student-for senior who demonstrates leadership, academic achievement & financial need, deadline 1/9/09.  Elks Legacy-Senior related to Elks member, deadline 1/9/09.  American Legion National HS Oratorical Contest-HS student, grades 9-12, original prepared oration, deadline 1/31/09.  American Legion (VT) Department Scholarship Program-several scholarship opportunities for seniors, deadline 4/1/09.  DAR Good Citizens Program & Scholarship Program-Senior, nominated by the school who demonstrates dependability, service, leadership & patriotism, deadline 12/20/08.  Brueggers-Senior who is employed by Brueggers Bagel Bakery, deadline 1/1/09.  VT JCI Senate-Senior who plans to continue his/her education @ college, university or technical school, deadline 1/17/09.  AXA Achievement Scholarship, 12/15 deadline, go to www.axa-achievement.com for more info &/or to apply.  You may visit this link for more info & regular updates http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf or come to the guidance office. 

¨    Juniors interested in applying for the habitat for Humanity Trip to Rocky Mount, NC may pick up an application in Guidance.  Applications are due by 3:20 on 12/12.  Applications are also available in Guidance for any senior who attended the Habitat Trip last year & would like to return as a leader. 

¨    Attn. seniors; 12/26 is the deadline to register for the 1/24/09 SATs.  Registration materials can be found in Guidance & @ www.act.org

¨    Any and all French students interested in TIE Quebec this spring are reminded that applications and one recommendation letter are due to the World Language office by 3:30 Fri., 12/12.  Please see Mr. Juneau with questions or for extra forms.

¨    There is a mandatory TIE meeting for both Germany & Spain Fri., 12/19 @ 8:15am, Room 119.  

¨    Seniors – Any senior who has not made a Senior Appt. with their Guidance Counselor should come to Guidance & schedule one before Dec. break.  Deadlines are quickly approaching for colleges & other opportunities.

¨    MEN’S CHORUS will meet Thurs., 12/11 at 8:00am in the chorus room!  See you then!

¨    The Governor’s Institutes of VT will be holding its Winter Weekend Institute 2/6-2/8/09 @ Goddard College in Plainfield, VT. The focus will be on Global Climate Change & Sustainability.  Registration & financial aid forms can be found at www.giv.org.  Deadline for registration is 1/15/09.  Registration is on a first come basis until all spaces are filled.  For more info, visit www.giv.org

¨    See Guidance for info on the following scholarships;  Elks Most Valuable Student-for senior who demonstrates leadership, academic achievement & financial need, deadline 1/9/09.  Elks Legacy-Senior related to Elks member, deadline 1/9/09.  Toyota Community Scholars Scholarship- Senior nominated by the school for academic excellence, leadership & community service, postmarked deadline of 12/1/08.  American Legion National HS Oratorical Contest-HS student, grades 9-12, original prepared oration, deadline 1/31/09.  American Legion (VT) Department Scholarship Program-several scholarship opportunities for seniors, deadline 4/1/09.  DAR Good Citizens Program & Scholarship Program-Senior, nominated by the school who demonstrates dependability, service, leadership & patriotism, deadline 12/20/08.  Brueggers-Senior who is employed by Brueggers Bagel Bakery, deadline 1/1/09.  VT JCI Senate-Senior who plans to continue his/her education @ college, university or technical school, deadline 1/17/09.  Comcast Leaders & Achievers Scholarship Program, one student from the school, must be nominated by 12/1, see Peg in Guidance if you are interested.  AXA Achievement Scholarship, 12/15 deadline, go to www.axa-achievement.com for more info &/or to apply.  You may visit this link for more info & regular updates http://sbhs.sbschools.net/guidance/college_career/scholarships.pdf 

2. Notes from the cdc:

¨    It’s the holiday season & the Coalition for Community Service (CCS) is sponsoring the Toys For Kids Of VT project.  In conjunction with WPTZ & the Marine Corps League of VT, donations of new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages & in particular, gifts appropriate for teenagers would be greatly appreciated.  Collection barrels will be located @ the Community Library desk & in the CDC.  Checks received are converted to toys to fill in gaps in age groups, especially teens who seem to get missed in the barrel collections.  Checks are payable to “Toys For Kids Of VT” & delivered to the CDC, via Nancy LaVarnway’s mailbox or mailed to Toys For Kids Of VT, Marine Corps League, Donald Cook Detachment, PO Box 4092, Burlington, VT  05406.  Collections will begin Mon., 12/8 through Wed., 12/17.  

¨    Volunteer opportunities galore……check out the CDC website, swing into the CDC or check out the CDC bulletin boards for postings.

¨    The highly competitive & much sought-after MEDQUEST 2009 SHADOW & UVM PROGRAM info is available now.  The programs are dedicated to improving the health care workforce in VT.  Scholarship money is available to cover the cost of tuition.  The extensive application is due no later than 2/17.  Pick up a packet (on door) of the CDC or go to www.cvahec.org   DO NOT HESITATE ON THIS ITEM ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD!

¨    Juniors interested in applying for the habitat for Humanity Trip to Rocky Mount, NC may pick up an application in Guidance.  Applications are due by 3:20 on 12/12.  Applications are also available in Guidance for any senior who attended the Habitat Trip last year & would like to return as a leader. 

¨    Varsity Gold Cards are here!  You can purchase them from any of the following groups:  Boys Basketball, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Athletic Dept., Rebel Boosters.  Available now through Dec 9^th.

¨    The VSAC Scholarship booklets are available in Guidance.

¨    Attn. seniors; 12/26 is the deadline to register for the 1/24/09 SATs.  Registration materials can be found in Guidance & @ www.act.org

¨    There is a mandatory TIE meeting for both Germany & Spain Fri. Dec. 19^th at 8:15am, Room 119.  

¨    Seniors – Any senior who has not made a Senior Appointment with their Guidance Counselor should come to Guidance and schedule one before Dec. break. Deadlines are quickly approaching for colleges and other opportunities. 

2. Notes from the cdc:

¨    It’s the holiday season & the Coalition for Community Service (CCS) is sponsoring the Toys For Kids Of VT project.  In conjunction with WPTZ & the Marine Corps League of VT, donations of new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages & in particular, gifts appropriate for teenagers would be greatly appreciated.  Collection barrels will be located @ the Community Library desk & in the CDC.  Checks received are converted to toys to fill in gaps in age groups, especially teens who seem to get missed in the barrel collections.  Checks are payable to “Toys For Kids Of VT” & delivered to the CDC, via Nancy LaVarnway’s mailbox or mailed to Toys For Kids Of VT, Marine Corps League, Donald Cook Detachment, PO Box 4092, Burlington, VT  05406.  Collections will begin Mon., 12/8 through Wed., 12/17.  

¨    Volunteer opportunities galore……check out the CDC website, swing into the CDC or check out the CDC bulletin boards for postings.

¨    The highly competitive & much sought-after MEDQUEST 2009 SHADOW & UVM PROGRAM info is available now.  The programs are dedicated to improving the health care workforce in VT.  Scholarship money is available to cover the cost of tuition.  The extensive application is due no later than 2/17.  Pick up a packet (on door) of the CDC or go to www.cvahec.org   DO NOT HESITATE ON THIS ITEM ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD!

¨    Juniors interested in applying for the habitat for Humanity Trip to Rocky Mount, NC may pick up an application in Guidance.  Applications are due by 3:20 on 12/12.  Applications are also available in Guidance for any senior who attended the Habitat Trip last year & would like to return as a leader. 

¨    Varsity Gold Cards are here!  You can purchase them from any of the following groups:  Boys Basketball, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Indoor Track, Athletic Dept., Rebel Boosters.  Available now through Dec 9^th.

¨    The VSAC Scholarship booklets are available in Guidance.

¨    Attn. seniors; 12/26 is the deadline to register for the 1/24/09 SATs.  Registration materials can be found in Guidance & @ www.act.org

¨    There is a mandatory TIE meeting for both Germany & Spain Fri. Dec. 19^th at 8:15am, Room 119.  

2. Notes from the cdc:

¨    It’s the holiday season & the Coalition for Community Service (CCS) is sponsoring the Toys For Kids Of VT project.  In conjunction with WPTZ & the Marine Corps League of VT, donations of new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages & in particular, gifts appropriate for teenagers would be greatly appreciated.  Collection barrels will be located @ the Community Library desk & in the CDC.  Checks received are converted to toys to fill in gaps in age groups, especially teens who seem to get missed in the barrel collections.  Checks are payable to “Toys For Kids Of VT” & delivered to the CDC, via Nancy LaVarnway’s mailbox or mailed to Toys For Kids Of VT, Marine Corps League, Donald Cook Detachment, PO Box 4092, Burlington, VT  05406.  Collections will begin Mon., 12/8 through Wed., 12/17.  

¨    Volunteer opportunities galore……check out the CDC website, swing into the CDC or check out the CDC bulletin boards for postings.

¨    The highly competitive & much sought-after MEDQUEST 2009 SHADOW & UVM PROGRAM info is available now.  The programs are dedicated to improving the health care workforce in VT.  Scholarship money is available to cover the cost of tuition.  The extensive application is due no later than 2/17.  Pick up a packet (on door) of the CDC or go to www.cvahec.org   DO NOT HESITATE ON THIS ITEM ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE HEALTH CARE FIELD!