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The end of Semester One is quickly approaching (1/23). Please make sure to connect with your teachers if you need any academic support.

Have a great week!

~Mr. Worthing

If you are interested in joining some potential new clubs (Future Farmers of America and/or Educator's Rising), please complete the very brief survey below:

The Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund assists deserving Vermont resident students in obtaining a college education or technical training of university grade. The Vermont Golf Association Scholarship Fund, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, is supported by the Vermont Golf Association, Vermont State Women’s Golf Association, Vermont Golf Course Superintendents Association, Vermont Senior’s Golf Association, Vermont PGA, and Vermont’s Golf Courses. Together these organizations along with businesses and individuals help raise funds which allow us to award scholarships to Vermont High School Graduates for up to four years to help further their education.

Requirements

• Be a resident of the State of Vermont and graduating from high school
• Enrolled in, or accepted as a full-time student at a college, university or technical school of university grade
• Have a current and active affiliation with the game of golf such as competing on a golf team, working at a golf course, and/or participating in golf programs or events

https://vgasf.org/job/2026-vgasf-application

For 2026, multiple scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,000 each. These scholarships are available to qualified high school and college students who meet one of the following criteria:

• Have been diagnosed with a Congenital Heart Defect (CHD)
• Have been the recipient of a heart transplant
• Have a family member or close relative (sibling, child, parent, or close relative) who has been diagnosed with CHD

There are additional eligibility requirements and application details, which are outlined in the attached PDFs.

Champlain College is offering sophomores, juniors, and seniors hands-on learning opportunities in game development, filmmaking, cybersecurity, and animation. But these popular programs fill up quickly. Families who register by 5 PM on January 5th pay 2025 prices with our Early Bird special!

PROGRAMS:

Animation Academy: This is where aspiring animators learn what the industry demands and how to bring their ideas to life. Students will explore the core principles of animation while building both artistic and technical skills through intensive, project-based work under the guidance of a professional animator (think Avengers, Transformers, Spider-Man). By the end, they’ll create professional-quality animations for film, games, and visual effects.

Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics Academy: Investigate cybercrimes. Build secure networks. Analyze digital evidence. Present findings like an expert. Students in this program will face the same challenges cyber analysts tackle every day, using the latest tools and techniques and gaining hands-on skills in one of the most in-demand fields.

Filmmaking & Media Production Exploration Academy: See how stories transform from ideas into finished films. Learning from an award-winning filmmaker, students will script, pitch, shoot, and edit their way through the production process as they collaborate to create new works and discover which film and television careers match their talents.

Game Academy: Explore every corner of game development: art, design, programming, sound design, and more. Students will learn from our acclaimed Game Studio faculty, work with teammates to build original game prototypes, and discover how real game studios work. (Did you know Champlain is ranked a Top Ten School for Game Design by the Princeton Review?)

Indie Game Studio: Do you have students with pre-existing game experience? Time for them to level up! This advanced program covers everything indie game studios face: concept creation, game development phases, rapid prototyping and critique, and how to pitch your game. They’ll leave with an understanding of how studios operate and have a playable prototype ready to share.

More information can be found on the website listed below:

https://summer.champlain.edu/?utm_source=pardot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=trad-precollege&utm_cc_audience=counselors

The semi-formal dance begins at 6:00 pm and ends at 9:00 pm. It is $15 for a couple, or $10 for a single.

There will be no school on January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of courage, service, and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equality for all.

Don’t miss our Student Talent Show! Come support your classmates and enjoy an afternoon of incredible performances!

Second semester classes begin Monday, January 26th. Please be aware that the first semester grades will be used to determine eligibility for extra-curricular activities.

Students will have a half-day for teacher in-service on January 30th. We will hold 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th periods.

PLEASE LOOK OVER THE VARIOUS CLUB LISTINGS BELOW AND REACH OUT TO THE TEACHER/ADVISOR TO LEARN MORE.

• 📰 The Occasional Slater student newspaper - Mr. Bruce (mbruce@svuvt.org)
• 🏋🏻‍♂️Athletic Leadership Club - Mr. Bruce (mbruce@svuvt.org)
• 🎨Art Club - Ms. McMahon (amcmahon@svuvt.org)
• 🤟The Belonging Club - Mrs. Turner (Hubbard) (thubbard@svuvt.org)
• 🌎Student Council - Mrs. Adams and Mrs. Phillips (julia.adams@svuvt.org or jphillips@svuvt.org)
• 🎿Alpine Club - Mr. Schwaner (mschwaner@svuvt.org)
• 🧑🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏻Peer Mediation - Mrs. Adams and Mrs. LaChance (jadams@svuvt.org or clachance@svuvt.org)
• 🎭Drama Club - Mr. Muller (bmuller@svuvt.org) - Drama Club will be starting up on Wednesday, September 3rd with our initial meeting being 3:15-4:30 in Mr. Muller's classroom, room 204. Anyone in grades 7-12 is welcome to join!
• 📖Yearbook Club - Mrs. Phillips (jphillips@svuvt.org)