Valley Regional High School
Chester - - Deep River - - Essex
256 Kelsey Hill Road, Deep River, Connecticut 06417-1699
Tel. (860) 526-5328
FAX (860) 526-8123
Website www.reg4.k12.ct.us
Kristina J. Martineau, Principal
kmartineau@reg4.k12.ct.us
Matthew R.Talmadge, Associate Principal
mtalmadge@reg4.k12.ct.us
OCTOBER NEWSLETTER
Dear VRHS Families,
It is with great pride that we inform our school community of a recent recognition. We received notification from the
Connecticut Association of Schools that Valley Regional High School has placed 1st in Class SS for the Michael’s Cup.
Valley Regional High School was awarded top recognition due to excellence in athletics, academics, and sportsmanship.
We are incredibly proud of our students and their continued commitment to excellence in all aspects of our school
community. We are also a finalist school for the overall, statewide Michael’s Cup. This top honor will be determined in
November.
As many of you are aware, our students often go above and beyond to serve others in our community. Service to
others is a value held in high regard within our school community. Our students actively participate in a wide variety of civic
minded activities throughout the year in Deep River, Chester, and Essex. Our students give back to the community through
formal events organized and planned through our various athletic teams, National Honor Society, Interact Club, Student
Council, and class steering committees. In addition, many of our students also engage in community service on their own
time and of their own accord. In recognition of our students’ commitment to community service and to give back locally to
our three towns, we would like to expand and formalize this commitment. Over the next several months, we will be in the
process of planning a school-wide community service event in June that will involve all VRHS students and staff. It will
be both a day of service to and celebration of our community. The VRHS Community Service Day is an important
undertaking and it is our hope to engage families and community organizations in this endeavor. If you are interested in
helping us to plan this wonderful event, please contact Kim White (KWhite@reg4.k12.ct.us) or Kathleen Bergman
(KBergman@reg4.k12.ct.us).
Although only a few short weeks have passed since the start, our students at Valley Regional High School continue to
make their mark and experience success in the classroom, on stage, in the studio, and in athletics. Here are just a few
highlights of excellence since the start of the school year:
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Paul Meyers and Ethan Aresta have been recognized by College Board and the National Merit Scholarship Program
as Commended Scholars.
Chris Meyers and Rachael Aikens are semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Both students are
in the process of being considered by College Board for top honors and scholarships.
Rachael Aikens was awarded 1st place Parliamentary Speaker at the Yale Invitational National Forensic League
Tournament. VRHS Debate team members (Sam Krempel, Paul Myers, Phoebe Petrovic, Katie Mulligan, Rachael
Aikens, Katelynn Maxwell, Jessica Grote, and Ryan Johnson) advanced into the semifinals, and the Valley team of
Rachael Aikens and Katelynn Maxwell made it to the Final 8.
As a reminder, we are eager to increase involvement in VRHS Parent Council. If you are interested, please join us at
our next VRHS Parent Council meeting on October 17, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. in the library media center.
As the school year progresses, please feel free to contact us with suggestions or comments to help continue to make
Valley Regional High School the premier high school in Connecticut and the nation.
Sincerely,
Kristina Martineau, Principal
Matthew Talmadge, Associate Principal
DEPARTMENT NEWS
Counseling Department has an informative website for students and parents. To access, click on “Our Schools”
on the Region #4 website; choose “Valley Regional”, and then “Valley Counseling”. Information including
standardized testing, scholarships, college representative visits, and the college application process is available
for your convenience.
Want to know who your 9th grader’s counselor is? Ms. McKinney has 9th grade students with the last names of
A-F; Mr. Noiset has last names G-Pi, and Ms. Duffy has last names of Pr-Z. The School Counselors welcome
any information, questions or concerns you may have as we are here to help you and your student navigate their
high school years. Need to make an appointment to speak with one of us? Just call Ms. Jo Costanzo, our
administrative assistant at 860-526-5328, X 2557 to schedule.
PSAT: This “practice” SAT is being offered at Valley on Saturday, Oct. 20. Students must register no later than
October 15 by bringing $22, cash or check to the School Counseling office. You will receive a practice booklet at
that time. Don’t miss the deadline! All juniors and sophomores (who have taken geometry) are encouraged to take
this test that is only offered once a year.
Seniors:
 Don’t forget to check the website or our bulletin board to sign up to see the college admissions
representatives that are visiting Valley which is updated weekly.
 Make an appointment with your counselor ASAP if you intend to apply with any early decision or early
action deadline.
Remember to fill out student and parent brag sheets, and return these with your resume to the
English Department This year is off to a strong start in the English Department. Seniors in both World Literature
and AP Composition are working on their resumes and college essays as underclassmen are engaging with texts
such as The Odyssey and Death of a Salesman.
Junior Michaela Paholski has been selected by Creative Communication of Smithfield, Utah, for publication in
their upcoming journal. Michaela placed in their summer poetry contest with her poem, “Oh Salad, My Salad,”
written as a parody of Walt Whitman’s famous poem, “Oh Captain, My Captain,” during our Creative Writing
class last fall.
We are also preparing for the annual Shoreline Heads of English Departments’ Writers’ Conference. Ten students
are chosen from each of the shoreline schools to attend a day of creative writing workshops led by authors and
teachers from the area. Workshop topics will include poetry, the one-act play, and the graphic novel, among
others. This year’s conference will take place on November 16 at Coginchaug High School.
Fine Arts Department- Art: Valley Regional High School Art department is planning to visit Storm King Art
Center in New Windsor, New York on October 10, 2012.
This is an exciting opportunity for the students to experience one of the world’s leading sculpture parks located in
the lower Hudson Valley, New York. Its pristine 500-acre landscape of fields, hills, and woodlands provides the
setting for a collection of more than 100 carefully sited sculptures created by some of the most acclaimed artists of
our time.
Works at Storm King encompass the years from post-World War II to the present. While the focus of the
collection has been on large-scale abstract sculpture, much of it in steel, it also includes figurative work and
sculpture in stone, earth, and other materials.
There is a core collection of pieces by modern
masters such as Alexander Calder, David Smith,
Mark di Suvero, Henry Moore, Isamu Noguchi,
Richard Serra, and Louise Nevelson. These are
joined with more recent large-scale sculptures by
contemporary sculptors including Magdalena
Abakanowicz, Alice Aycock, Andy Goldsworthy,
Alexander Liberman, Sol LeWitt, and Roy
Lichtenstein. Maya Lin's outdoor installation,
"Storm King Wavefield" (2009), consists of seven
long rows of undulating land form, like waves.
Left: Zhang Huan, Three Legged Buddha, 2007
Fine Arts Department- Music: Chicago 2013: What a great turnout at the parent meeting! Thanks to everyone
who came. If you missed the announcements about the meeting, there is a lot of information that has already gone
out to students who are registered in band and chorus for either semester. If your child is in band and chorus 2nd
semester, please make sure s/he has registered to go on the Chicago Heritage Music Festival trip by the end of this
month if they are planning on going. If you need additional information, please contact Laura Hilton or Kevin
Lam. Region #4 Music Boosters will be informing parents about seat availability to also travel with the
performing ensembles. The letter should be out by the end of next week and the trip will officially close at the end
of September.
Suggested Payment Schedule (“VRHS Music Program” place students name in the memo with
“Chicago”)
Contact Miss Hilton if other arrangements or financial assistance are needed: First Deposit of $150 Past Due
(9/14), 2nd Payment of $100 Due (10/26), 3rd Payment (11/16), 4th Payment (12/14), 5th Payment (1/25), Final
Payment of Balance (2/15)
Shoreline Music Festival: Congratulation to the following 16 students for being selected to the Shoreline Music
Festival- Choir: Soprano- Anna D’Agostino (12) & MaryKelly Beaudoin (12); Alto- Grace Carver (12) & Alyssa
Cornwall (12); Tenor- Alex DeJesus (10), Sam Kneeland (12), & Seamus McGinley (11); and Bass- Casey
McKeon (11) & Andrew Goehring (11)
Band: Katie Amara (Cl.1), Maggie Klin (Cl.2), Paul Myers (Ob.2), Elias Mueller (Hn.2), Kenna Campbell
(Euph.1), Annie Brown (Aux. Perc.) and Ben Stevens (Mallets 1)
The rehearsal will be on Oct. 3 (3:15-8 pm) and 11 (1pm-dinner break) at Coginchaug Regional High School in
Durham. The concert will take place on October 11 at 7 pm. at the same location. Tickets will be $4 and sold at the
door.
CT Southern Region Music Festival Auditions: Application forms have been distributed. If your child is in
band and/or choir 2nd semester please have them see Miss Hilton or Mr. Lam ASAP. Forms are due to Miss Hilton
by September 25 with $17 for each audition. Auditions will be held at Platt HS in Meriden on Saturday,
November 17. Please refer to www.cmea.org for more information or contact either teacher.
Note: CMEA Audition Repertoire HAS CHANGED
Southern Region Music Festival Vocal Auditions (All from 24 It. Songs and Arias)
Soprano- Gia Il Sole Dal Gange (medium high version)
Alto- Per la Gloria (medium low version)
Tenor- Alma Del Core (medium high version)
Bass- Nina (medium low version)
Southern Region Winds and Percussion Repertoire: Please see Mr. Lam for instrument specific audition
pieces and requirements.
CMEA Audition Repertoire: All-State Music Festival: “Warum” from Vier Quartette, Op. 92 by Brahms
(Music minus one version)
*For additional information please visit www.cmea.org*
New England Music Festival Auditions: Forms will be distributed in the 1st week of October. Please see your
teacher. Repertoire- Visit www.nemfa.org. Special note: Students may audition on a solo and/or in
ensembles
NEW TO VALLEY! Percussion Ensemble has been added as a performing ensemble to the VRHS instrumental
program! Members of the Percussion Ensemble will perform challenging repertoire and get an opportunity to
perform in both concerts and at the Heritage Music Festival in Chicago, IL
Important choral website: www.valleymusic.wikispaces.com
Important instrumental website: www.vrhsband.weebly.com
Please review performance/rehearsal schedules online.
Parents are encouraged to visit http://valleymusic.wikispaces.com and vrhsband.weebly.com to view this year’s
schedule and updated information.
Please remember that the Region #4 Music Booster meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at VRHS in room 703
(chorus rm.) and encourage parents of students in all aspects of the music program to join and actively participate.
Health Office: Please make sure your athletes have an Authorization for the Administration of Medicine form
at the Health Office for both sports--P.E. and regular classes. It has come to my attention that many students are
using their inhalers and carrying Epi-pens without documentation or notification to the Nurse. This form is filled
out by your Doctor and if the student is to self administer, signed by a parent also and turned in or faxed to the
Health Office at 860-526-9281. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation with not only Regional District 4
policy, but Connecticut State Law. Any questions , please feel free to call Cynthia T. Dauplaise R.N.
Health/PE Department - PE: The quarter is well underway in our General PE classes. Each student should
have completed the following testing activities: PE Ola/CFA, 15 Minute Run #1, Mile Run/Walk, Fitness Test 1
If you have not completed one or more of these tests, please make arrangements with your PE Teacher to make
them up.
Health 1 & 2: Coach Scott and Coach Purdy along with 8 students from Health 1 and Health 2 Classes headed to
the First Annual Health and Wellness Summit in Waterbury at the Coco Key Hotel and Convention Center. It was
sponsored by the CT Association of Schools in partnership with the CT State Department of Education. The
Summit is designed for students in grade 6-12 to help schools play an active role in the area of Health and
Wellness as well as designing and developing student success plans that will promote healthy lifestyles and
lifelong wellness for all members of the school community. Miss Connecticut USA 2012, Marie-Lynn Piscitelli
who has chosen health and wellness as part of her 2012 campaign was the key note speaker.
PE - Fit: It has been great to have of so many students taking PE Fit as their elective PE or required PE for
Junior or Senior year! The Block 2 Class is looking to head to the Squared Circle Studio for a session using the
Heavy Bags while the Block 4 Class will make the trip down to Ifoundfitness for a Spin Session. The HPE
Department would like to thank more of our guest instructors from our tri-town community for volunteering their
time and equipment to bring these new and exciting fitness sessions to Valley Regional.
Cindy Lignar of Squared Circle Studio in Deep River (located in the Ct. Valley Industrial & Professional
Park) – for Cardio Boxing Sessions on the Heavy Bags www.squaredcirclect.com
Donna Scott of Ifoundfitness in Deep River (located directly across from Adams Supermarket) – for Spin
class sessions. www.ifoundfitness.com
The Math Department is off to a busy start. We have administered the first Common Formative Assessment in
our classes. This test, which covers the whole course, is given three times during the semester. The first time it is
given as a pretest to the course. It is given a second time near midterm exam time. We expect to see improvement
in the scores of the students, and then, it is given again near final exam time. At this point, students should show
great progress in the subject matter that it covers. The data we collect from the administration of these tests is used
to help drive our instruction and make each course better for the students.
The math department hosted a full day workshop on differentiating instruction in the secondary math classroom.
Our speaker was Marianne Cavanaugh. She provided many good ideas to the teachers who attended. Math
teachers and special education teachers from Valley Regional and John Winthrop were in attendance. In addition,
several math teachers, a special education teacher, and the principal from The Morgan School in Clinton joined us
for the day.
Kathleen Bergman and Kim White spent a week in the summer getting trained in how to implement the Algebra 1
pilot program that the district was fortunate to be accepted into. This program was written by teachers and
approved by the state. We are one of the districts who are piloting the program, meaning that we give a pretest,
follow the curriculum, and give a post test. The data is collected by an independent agency to determine if it is a
good program for all algebra students across the state to use. The curriculum is Common Core aligned and built
around hands-on activities. The teachers are very excited about having this curriculum.
Math Team started the week of September 18. Any students interested in joining the team should see Mr.
Allegretti in room 508.
Science Department: Calling all trivia wizards! High School Bowl Team needs new members. To test your wits
in all areas of study at lightning speed, see Mr. Lefevre in room 202.
The Women in Science Club explores the education and careers of women who work in the science field. The
club is open to all who are interested in the contribution of women in science and for those who want to become
more knowledgeable in science and health care options after high school. Students electing this activity will
meet during the Activity Periods and occasionally before or after school for meetings, guest speakers, and
projects. See Mrs. Montenegro in Room 210 if you are interested.
The PSS students have finished our unit on Science Skills. Ask us about appropriate tools for metric
measurements and our conversion staircase! Our measurement skills have prepared us for our upcoming density
labs including our first CAPT style lab and formal lab report. Stay tuned!
Biology vocabulary acquisition
is like learning a whole new
language. Biology students will
be working on various
vocabulary-building strategies
while investigating biological
principles through reading
research articles and other
nonfiction text. So far we have
used concept mapping,
foldables and flashcards.
Social Studies Department: All Social Studies classes this year will continue to work collaboratively in their
data teams to integrate frequent common formative assessments (CFA) into their teaching. The results of these
assessments will be used to guide individualized instruction in order to improve student performance.
By working collaboratively alongside the special education department, co- teaching in Global Studies continues
for a third year. Differentiated instruction strategies continue to be incorporated into the classroom which allows
students across this heterogeneously grouped class to succeed. Students continue to improve their writing and
critical thinking skills.
Global Studies classes are utilizing interdisciplinary skill strategies with the English department to assist
freshmen students in their writing. The acronym “TIQA” is being utilized to improve each student’s ability to
cite evidence and extend his/her thinking for a given question. This skill will continue to be developed
throughout the year as students prepare to write their research papers in the second semester.
The research paper has been completely revamped to focus more closely on the essential skills necessary to
complete the assignment. Students will start in quarter 1 to evaluate sources, conduct research, take notes, and
organize their thoughts into logical sequencing. The second quarter will solely focus on the writing component,
focusing on a concise four to five page paper. It is the department’s goal to instill the necessary skills needed to
prepare each individual student for future courses.
In Civics, sophomores have begun their study of the American system of government. Classes utilize formative
assessments known as “Bell Ringers” to check student understanding of the previous night’s homework. A short
discussion follows with the aim to get the students to think critically about the concepts of the day’s class.
Co- teaching has also extended into the Civics classroom. By working collaboratively alongside the Special
Education department, new teaching strategies are being intertwined into the Civics curriculum. Co- teaching
has allowed for small group instruction which benefits each student as they are allowed to get more individualized
instruction.
America in the 20th Century students are engaged in numerous critical thinking activities. Students are asked on
a daily basis to speculate, predict and connect the past to today. Student understanding of essential questions are
often checked through the “exit visa” process whereby student responses are checked prior to student dismissal
from class. Students also partake in web quest activities that enable students an opportunity to empathize, analyze
and understand the American experience. Skills such as reading comprehension and analysis are reinforced and
expanded through the employment of graphic organizers and other guided reading tools. Some teachers are
utilizing the website edmodo.com to make their course more interactive with 21st Century skills to promote
learning and understanding of content.
The ultimate goal of AP US History is preparation for the AP Exam on May 15. Through this course, students
will be provided with content, practical knowledge of American history, practice in critical thinking activities,
and experience in effective writing techniques that will better prepare them for not only the AP exam, but also
their future educational endeavors.
In this writing intensive course, students are working towards their expertise of American history starting with
Columbus’ exploration of the 1490s and finishing with 21st century American events. Students master the
material with weekly writing assignments, primary source analysis, in- class debates, Socratic seminars and mock
trials.
Contemporary Issues (CI) concentrates on the content of contemporary topics and issues and the skills related to
research, independent and collaborative work, preparation for responsible citizenship, critical thinking and
analysis, and awareness of the national and global world in which they live.
Varied strategies to accomplish these goals will include civil discussion of the issues in the form of Socratic
dialogues; assigned roles for argumentation and debate; background research both of an historical nature and
present day; analysis of varied viewpoints through documentaries and readings; written position papers with an
emphasis on persuasion; and weekly assigned news articles that stress analysis and questioning of sources.
Western Civilization is a college course and thus is centered on the practice, and not just the study, of history.
Through a combination of lecture, discussion, readings, and analytical exercises, students assess key historical
questions (EQs) throughout the course. The scope and depth of readings will vary widely beyond the text and are
to be analyzed, not memorized. As historians, students use these readings to make arguments about the past rather
than concentrating exclusively on conclusions reached by other scholars. History is as much or more about asking
questions, and determining which questions to ask, as it is about answering them. This idea is central to this
course. Students are to be disciplined and self motivated. Desire to learn, coupled with innate intellectual
curiosity, is the underpinnings of being successful in this course. Students must become actively involved in class
discussion deriving their conclusions from a careful analysis of materials presented.
Technology Education Department: Intro to Photography is an introductory class
that allows students to learn more about the artistic aspects of the media. In this class,
students are divided into two groups that study various Photoshop programs and learn
to take creative pictures using 35 mm film cameras. For four weeks at a time, we devote
our class periods to the completion of our weekly projects. In the digital group, students
turn in makeover shots, remade advertisements, and multi image photos. When using
the film cameras, students learn to portray emotions, sound, proper composition, and
landscapes in their photography. Some of the equipment that is accessible to the
students is located in the dark room, which allows students to develop their pictures.
The new Mac lab and digital cameras are also available, which can be used by those
working in Photoshop. Intro to Photo is a casual, open class that allows students to
express themselves and their creativity through the art of photography.
Introduction to Graphic Arts : Students are
beginning to learn the major aspects of creating
professional videos. They started off learning
motion, making logos for Valley Television and were all amazed by the
variety of ways to complete the same task. Next, the students began filming
different tutorial videos for the students in the Introduction to Photography
class. In groups, they had to plan, film, and then edit the film to put their
works together using Final Cut Pro. The students are looking forward
towards the plans to create an actual video for Grossman Chevrolet.
Valley TV - After school Club: Want learn how to act and produce professionally and at
the same time earn high school credits? If you answered yes then stop your searching
because Valley TV is looking for new members. In Valley TV you will be able to use
professional equipment, for example the 17 inch Mac book pro, the GoPro, the T3I, and
many more. We meet every other Monday after school in Mr. LeQuire’s room in the
tech building. Don’t let this great opportunity pass you by. If any see Mr. LeQuire, Mr.
Pitman, Mr. Purdy, Sara Castelli, and Cobi O’Connell
Vocational Education – Business: Students in Mrs. Ehrhardt’s Personal Finance class are hard at work
learning the various components of basic personal finance principles such as gross and net pay, checking and
savings accounts, calculating interest and finance charges, evaluating credit cards, and various forms of
insurance. In less than two weeks, we begin our unit on investing principles and embark on the Stock Market
Game! Stay tuned for team rankings in future newsletters.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) will begin formal meetings the first week in October. Please see Mr.
Dennis or Mrs. Ehrhardt for membership information. We look forward to exciting business-related activities,
events and field trips with the group. FBL offers several scholarship opportunities for students who are interested
in pursuing post-secondary business studies. Remember, all students have the opportunity to carry their FBLA
memberships over to the college division, Phi Beta Lambda (PHL), upon enrollment in a post-secondary school
which has an active charter.
Vocational Education – Family & Consumer Science: Members of the Clothing class enjoyed a great field
trip to Joann Fabric in Newington on September 9. Students shopped for their projects and visited Stew
Leonard’s for lunch. This year look for more information about community service sewing projects. Students can
stop in to see Miss Chapman for updated information about the Linus Project.
Advance Foods classes have been cooking their way around the world this term. Students have prepared Greek
foods with guest chef Mrs. Ehrhardt, formerly Miss Manos, and are now on to Italian cuisine. Each student will
write a term paper about the country of their origin and prepare a dish for the country as well.
Students in Foods 1 recently took the short walk to Scott’s Orchard and picked a variety of apples to use in their
cooking endeavors. So far they have made delicious Apple Sauce and Puffy Oven Apple Pancake. We are looking
forward to other topics this term that include, homemade pasta, make your own omelet, and the Great American
Cornbread Cook-off.
World Languages Department – Latin: Joseph Moller joined us as our new Latin teacher. He hails from
Washington, DC. He began his study of Latin in 1960. His BA is from The Catholic University of America and
his MA from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to coming here, Mr. Moller taught at schools in Massachusetts
and Virginia. He has five grown children and is looking forward to the arrival of a second grandchild in
December. Mr. Moller hopes to build the Latin program here at VRHS and offer advanced classes as well as
participate in inter-scholastic Classics organizations, events, and competitions.
French Exchange 2012: Twenty students from the Lycée Notre Dame in Castres, France will be arriving on
October 26. They will be staying with twenty of our students and attending Valley until November 3. We are
looking forward to welcoming them here. We will have a welcome dinner on Sunday, 10/28 at the Deep River
Congregational Church from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. We will be spending Tuesday, 10/30 at Yale, since the exchange is
sponsored by Yale, the French Embassy in NY and the State of Connecticut. The French students will travel to
Boston on Thursday, 11/1 and we will all travel to NY on Saturday, 11/3. In the meantime the host students have
all sorts of ideas as to how to entertain their guests: trick or treating, Haunted Hayride, trip to Mystic, boating,
bonfires complete with s’mores , apple picking and much more. This is a wonderful opportunity for these students
to learn about each other’s culture and to practice their languages. We will be returning their visit in November,
2013 when we will spend a weekend in Paris and then fly to the South of France to stay with our friends and attend
their school. Franco-American relations have never been better at Valley! Vive la France!
COLLEGE CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM
2012-2013
Earn college credits free of charge through Middlesex Community College
Valley Regional High School, in partnership with Middlesex Community College (MxCC), provides
opportunities for students to earn college credit while in high school. Credits earned are free of charge and can be
applied to an Associate’s Degree or transferred to colleges accepting credits from Middlesex Community College.
(At this time, all Connecticut State University system schools accept these credits).
Starting in the fall of 2012, the College Career Pathways program will be open to high school juniors and seniors
with a 78% average or higher. Students are eligible to receive Middlesex Community College credit for successful
completion (80% or above) of the courses listed below. In addition, for credit in Chemistry, students must take the
final exam that is administered in the equivalent MxCC course with a 70% or higher.
REQUIRED COURSES:
VRHS course:
• Advanced Topics in Math L2 OR Algebra 2 L1
• Chemistry L2
OR
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Public and Professional
Communications
Middlesex course:
MAT 137
CHE 101
BIO 110
COM 173
AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
VRHS course:
• Accounting 2
• Advanced Photography
• Computer Applications 2
• Engineering Design
• Graphic Arts 1
+ Intro to Photo
• Graphic Arts 2
• Technical Drafting
Middlesex course:
ACC 100
DGA 120
CSC 101
CAD 110
DGA 110
DGA 101
MFG 124
Students can earn up to 13 credits at no charge!
Contact Mary Hambor, School-to-Career Coordinator, for more information.
Sophomore Class News: has a busy schedule of fundraising events this fall. We again will be selling Valley
Hooded Sweatshirt, Sweatpants, and Tee Shirts. While this sale will work to increase our treasury our main goal is
to build class spirit and foster unity. Forms are available from Kim White, Room 503. In October we are hoping
to again bring the hypnotist Dan LaRosa to Valley Regional for an evening of entertainment. Anyone who has
ever been in the audience during his performance knows just how much fun it can be. Mark Friday, October 26 on
your calendar as this will be an event for the entire family, one you will not want to miss. In November just prior
to Thanksgiving we will be passing out order forms for our annual Butter Braid sale. This was extremely
successful last year as they arrived just prior to the December holiday break. A tasty treat! Saturday, November
17 we will be holding a bake sale in front of Colonial Market (IGA) in Essex. Finally, Friday, December 7 is a
half-day professional development for teachers. That evening the class will be hosting the Holiday Ball, a
semi-formal dance at the high school. All grades are invited to attend. As always, thank you for your continued
support. Dayl Chapman, Don Perreault, and Kim White, Advisors - Class of 2015
Senior Class News: The senior reception will take place on Friday, June 7, 2013, at Water’s Edge Resort. The
Steering Committee will be working hard over the next several months to secure contracts with vendors for
entertainment, etc. for the reception.
Efforts are underway to survey the class to determine the level of interest and possible locations for the senior
class trip. Class officers solicited feedback from members of the Class of 2013 for senior t-shirt designs, which
have been ordered in preparation of spirit week. In addition, we will need to order graduation announcements,
caps and gowns.
We thank those of you who have submitted class dues; your participation in the class dues program has allowed us
to provide opportunities such as junior prom, senior ice cream social and barbeque, and senior t-shirts.
Please consider sending your class dues for the 2012-2013 school year as soon as possible so that we can begin
negotiating with vendors for the activities of our final year! Total class dues for each member of the Class of
2013 for their four years at Valley are $100. If you did not submit class dues in prior years, please consider
including any outstanding dues in your remittance.
Students who have fulfilled all class dues obligations will be entitled to an additional discount on their senior
reception ticket and class trip, as funds allow. If no class dues have been submitted, students will be asked to
submit $25 to cover the cost of graduation announcements, caps and gowns in the spring.
Class dues should be submitted by cash or check (preferable) along with the remittance form below to either Ms.
Duffy or Mrs. Ehrhardt by October 31. Thank you for your support of The Class of 2013!
PLEASE TEAR OFF AND SUBMIT THIS FORM WITH YOUR PAYMENT
STUDENT’S NAME: _____________________________
I am enclosing
CASH or
CORE ROOM # ___________________
CHECK in the amount of:
$25 – Dues for 2009-2010 School Year
$50 – Dues for 2009-2011 School Year
$75 – Dues for 2009-2012 School Year
$100 – Dues for 2009-2013 School Year – Paid in Full (no additional payments required)