Blackstone Valley Tech 65 Pleasant Street, Upton, MA (508) 529-7758 June 2014 www.valleytech.k12.ma.us Dates to Remember August 14th 5:00-7:00pm Freshmen & New Student Welcome Barbecue August 15th First Day of School for Freshmen and New Students August 18th Bring supplies to assemble Master Notebook! August 20 & 21 School Pictures th st August 29th No School September 1st No School October 13th No School October 23rd Parents’ Night November 11 No School th November 26th Early Dismissal—Thanksgiving Break Helpful Hints Use your BVT Agenda! Homework Assignments Due dates Use Extra Help Sessions Tuesday & Thursday 2:15pm—3:15pm Late buses depart @ 3:15pm Welcome Class of 2018! You are about to begin a very exciting time in your life... Please join us at our Welcome Barbecue August 14th, 2014 | 5:00 pm—7:00pm • Meet Administration, Faculty and Staff • Meet Your New Classmates • Pick up Your Exploratory Schedule • Bus Schedule Information • Order Additional Exploratory Shirts—$12.00 Principal Steele will address parents beginning at 6:30pm New Student Orientation Friday, August 15th • First Day of School for new students only • Full Day of School Complimentary Lunch • Meet Academic and Vocational Teachers • Get Locker Assignments • Walk through your Academic Schedule • Visit your seven exploratory shops Monday, August 18th • First Day of School for all students • Full day of school • Assemble Master Notebook • Review Student Handbook • Academic classes begin Master Notebook Sports late buses Provided for athletes during sports seasons, depart @ 5:45pm • The Master Notebook is the system of organization utilized across the curriculum at BVT. It is a proven and essential tool for smooth transition to the vocational technical high school environment. Get involved in extracurricular activities! • The Master Notebook is organized by subject area with divider pages separating areas for notes, handouts, quizzes/tests and homework. Bus Routes can be found on the BVT website • August 18th—Bring the following supplies to school! 1. Three inch binder 2. Six packs of dividers (5-tabs) 3. Notebook paper 4. Pens/Pencils/Highlighters Get to know the BVT website for valuable information: www.valleytech.k12.ma.us 1 Blackstone Valley Tech Administrators Freshmen Exploratory Dr. Michael Fitzpatrick Superintendent Director • BVT freshmen are introduced to multiple career pathways by participating in a different vocational program every other week through late November. Mr. Anthony E. Steele II Assistant Superintendent – Director/Principal • Exploratory instructors evaluate each student based upon a rubric/scoring guide utilized by all vocational areas. Mr. Edward Evans Assistant Principal 10 & 12 • Guest speakers illustrate the challenges and rewards of selecting a career path that is considered non-traditional by gender. Mr. Matthew Urquhart Assistant Principal 9 & 11 • Freshmen learn to research career pathways with regard to future earning potential, working conditions and industry trends. Ms. Rebecca Swasey Academic Curriculum Coordinator • Freshmen learn about their own aptitudes and interests and how those factors impact future job satisfaction. Mr. Thomas Belland Vocational Curriculum Coordinator • School counselors, in partnership with career enrichment teachers, present important factors for students to consider as their make their permanent shop decisions. Ms. Cyra Hathaway Vocational Curriculum Coordinator Ms. Elizabeth Hennessy Director of School Counseling Ms. Yvette Whitesell Director of Special Education Mr. James Brochu Director of Facilities and Construction Ms. Alison Fraser Resource Development Specialist Mr. Kurtis Johnson Director of Business Operations Ms. Donna Sroka Director of Technology More People to Know Ms. Michele Denise Director of Athletics and Student Activities Ms. Gail Langley School Nurse Ms. Kathy Pichel School Nurse • The Exploratory experience is a major focus of the Career Enrichment 9 course. This is where students develop and revise their career plan, a reflection of their personal vision of their future. • In career enrichment class, freshmen receive their scored rubric from shop week. The school counselor, career enrichment teacher, parents, and/or liaison may assist in setting goals for the following vocational cycle, including the provision for additional supports if recommended. • As the seven exploratory cycles conclude, freshmen and their families complete a decide activity and return it with their final shop choices listed. • Final shop placement is determined by student request, performance during the exploratory process and in accordance with BVT’s state-approved admissions policy. BVT Exploratory T-Shirt Incoming freshmen receive a complimentary T-shirt for exploratory. If you haven’t ordered your student’s t-shirt yet, sign up at http://goo.gl/rM8hZB. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact the Vocational Office at 508-529-7758 ext. 3884 to place your student’s t-shirt order. Deadline to order your complimentary t-shirt is July 11th 2014. Beaver Lodge The BVT School Store is stocked with all of your needs ranging from Valley Tech attire to notebooks and pens. The Lodge is located in the main hallway near the cafeteria and will be open the night of the barbecue. ***Don’t miss out! You can purchase additional exploratory t-shirts at the barbecue on August 14th for $12 each or buy 3 and get 1 FREE! (cash/checks accepted, no debit/credit cards)*** 2 June 2014 Summer Reading List Be sure to review the Summer Reading list information located online at www.valleytech.k12.ma.us Choose any one of the books listed: • Unbroken— A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand • The Ultimate Gift: A Novel— An inspirational story of how a self-centered man, used to being given privileges all his life, changes into a selfless man who knows how to care for others by Jim Stovall • The Year of the Hare— A whimsical novel about the virtues of zest and curiosity by Arto Paasilinna • Peak— The emotional, tension-filled story of a fourteen-year-old boy’s attempt to be the youngest person to reach the top of Mount Everest by Roland Smith • Chain Reaction— A Call to Compassionate Revolution. A challenge to make a real difference in our world with moving examples of practical compassion and giving illustrations from Rachel Scott’s life and journals by Steve Rabey Set Up a Lunch Account Set up a “My School Bucks” (www.myschoolbucks.com) account online to view menus and prepay lunches. Meal Prices (SY2014-2015) Lunch: $2.65 Reduced Lunch: $.40 Breakfast: $1.25 Reduced Breakfast: $.30 Students receiving free or reduced lunch are also eligible for free or reduced breakfast. Please complete the School Year 2014-2015 Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application (available online mid-July) if you feel you may qualify. ***PLEASE INFORM THE SERVER IF YOU HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY*** Peer Mentor Program Freshmen and Junior mentors will have the chance to meet for the first time at the annual Welcome Barbecue on Thursday August 14th so be sure to attend the event! BVT is excited to be offering a peer mentor program for the first time; we have over 150 Juniors willing to assist and welcome our incoming Freshmen in any way they can throughout the 2014-15 school year. Members of the Class of 2018 can expect conversation, programming, and access to mentors both informally and formally throughout the school year. Our mentors are embedded in clubs, athletics, vocational shops, and every other organization within the Valley Tech community both inside and outside of the school day. Our mentors are well informed about the numerous opportunities to get involved and find success at BVT! Getting involved is made easier with our late busses that depart campus at 3:15 every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the school year. Representatives from our transportation provider will be available at the picnic to answer any specific questions students or families may have about the bus schedule, including the late busses. 3 Blackstone Valley Tech 65 Pleasant Street, Upton, MA (508) 529-7758 June 2014 www.valleytech.k12.ma.us Fall Sports Tryouts Wednesday, August 20th 2:30-5:30pm Football Thursday, August 21st 2:30-5:30pm Girls & Boys Soccer Field Hockey Girls Volleyball Cross Country Golf Activities and Sports TBA Fall Cheerleading Winter Sports Tryouts Monday, December 1st Girls & Boys Basketball Ice Hockey Cheerleading Paperwork for all sports is due prior to tryouts! Check out these Organizations at the BVT Activities Fair! • Class Officers • GSA • Student Council • Humanities Spring Sports Tryouts (2015) • National Honor Society • Jazz Band • National Technical Honor Society • Leo Club Monday, March 16th Baseball Softball Lacrosse Boys Volleyball Track & Field • SkillsUSA Vocational Achievement Organization Student counterpart to Lions Club • Math Team • Art Club • Model UN • Aviation Club • Multicultural Club • Bible Club • Robotics • Cheese Club • S.A.D.D. Our Mission • Chorus • SEA Club “At Valley Tech we create a positive learning community that prepares students for personal and professional success in an internationally competitive society through a fusion of rigorous vocational, technical, and academic skills.” • DECA Students for Environmental Awareness • Drama Club • Ski & Snowboard Club • Fashion Club • Yearbook • Friends of Rachel We look forward to meeting you on August 14th at the Welcome Barbecue! 4
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