Unionville High School eNews #40 Mon, Nov 2, 2009

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES


11/2 - END OF 1ST MARKING PERIOD
11/3 - NO SCHOOL; STAFF DEVELOPMENT; SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS, REMEMBER TO
VOTE
11/4  PICTURE RETAKES (NEW STUDENTS ALSO), UNTIL NOON, AUDITORIUM
11/7  SAT TESTING
11/9  NO SCHOOL, IN SERVICE DAY
11/13-14   UHS ART GALA


NEW ITEMS; CURRENT ITEMS THIS WEEK
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PAPERLESS REPORT CARDS

Within the next week, parents will be receiving a letter in the mail from
the high school with your personal SAM user id, password and directions
for viewing your student’s grades.  This is not new information, but we
are sending the information to you again to help ensure a smooth
transition to “paperless report cards.”     There will be no hard copies
of report cards sent home unless you have signed up to receive one (via
SAM) . Parents may print out a report  card at home  under the heading in
Sam, “Extra, Extra” should you need one.   



DETAILS FOR THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION , TOMORROW , NOV 3

Five out of the Board’s nine seats are up for election.  Your vote really
counts and all registered voters will be able to vote in this election.
The men and women who serve on the School Board make vital decisions about
your children’s education.  They make determinations regarding facilities,
curriculum, teachers, and administrators.  By voting in this election, you
will have a say in the future of the Unionville-Chadds Ford School
District.

In East and West Marlboro (Region A) there are FOUR candidates for TWO
positions:
Vic Dupuis
Karen Halstead (Incumbent)
Jeff Hellrung
Keith Knauss
In Chadds Ford and Pennsbury (Region C) there are TWO candidates for ONE
position:
Greg Lindner (Appointed Incumbent)
Frank Murphy

In Birmingham, Newlin and Pocopson (Region B) there are TWO candidates for
TWO positions:
Jeff Leiser
Holly Manzone

PLEASE REMEMBER TO VOTE!



MEET THE SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES NIGHT VIDEO LINK

Tomorrow’s  school board race involves all regions in the
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District.  There are a total of 5 seats open
for election and 8 candidates running for those seats.  The following is a
link to a video made of the Meet The School Board Candidates Night,  held
on Thursday, 10/29 .  Learn how the candidates who would like to represent
you feel about issues that are important you.  And don't forget to vote on
11/3rd!
http://www.ucfsd.org/board/video/mtcn2009.html
(If link doesn’t work, access the video from the District website
www.ucfsd.org  )


DRIVERS ED

There will be No Drivers Ed Class on Tuesday night, Nov 3. It will be
rescheduled for a later date.



PICTURE RETAKES ON NOV 4 – UNTIL NOON, IN AUDITORIUM

Students should sign up in the office for a time slot.  Either return
pictures taken in Sep or bring order form and payment.  New students will
have pictures taken on this date.



PLEASE DONATE LEFTOVER HALLOWEEN CANDY TO A GOOD CAUSE

Leftover Halloween candy is being collected in the main office at UHS by
the Interact Club at the High School. The club plans to bring to candy to
local food cupboards during the following weeks. Donations would be
greatly appreciated.



SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER AT THE ART GALA

The Annual UHS Art Gala is being held on Friday and Saturday, November the
13th and 14th. Student volunteers are needed to set-up after school on
Thursday, serve refreshments and wrap gift items on Friday evening and
Saturday and help tear down in the afternoon on Saturday. This is a FUN
way to earn volunteer hours! Sign-up in the main office. For more
information, please contact Kelli Siehl at kelli_siehl@comcast.net



SWIMMING AND DIVING TEAM MEETING                    MON, NOV 9, 7 PM

THERE WILL BE A SWIMMING & DIVING TEAM PARENT MEETING ON MONDAY, NOVEMBER
9TH @ 7PM IN THE HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM.  ALL NEW AND RETURNING PARENTS
ARE ASKED TO ATTEND.
Also - please continue to check the team website for updated information
regarding the season at www.indianswimmingdiving.webs.com 
If you have any questions, please contact head coach Erin Carey at
ecarey@ucfsd.org



FIRST MARCH ON THE BRANDYWINE, CAVALCADE OF BANDS IS AN INDOOR SUCCESS

Congratulations to the Unionville Marching Band Boosters for a successful
first Cavalcade of Bands, despite having to move indoors due to rain.  Ten
high school marching bands from as far away as Virginia, as well as our
own Patton Middle School  Jazz Band, performed in the UHS gymnasium.
Unionville played their field show, "Steel" as  the finale to a full and
spirited house.  Hundreds of student and parent volunteers worked together
with UHS and District staff to create this memorable  evening .  A million
thanks to all our volunteers, and especially to our Director, Mr.
Litzenberg and our March on the Brandywine Co-Chairs, Nancy Agnew and
RaeLynn Bond.   For the final scores and more information see
http://www.marchonthebrandywine.com.



CITADEL OF LEARNING AWARD          NOMINATIONS DUE  DEC 31

Is there a special UHS teacher who has touched your life?
The Citadel Heart of Learning Award committee is seeking nominations from
students who would like to honor a teacher.  If you would like to nominate
a special teacher for this award, go to www.CitadelHeartofLearning.com.
The deadline to submit a nomination is December 31, 2009.


"PARENTS AND PRINCIPALS TOGETHER" -  FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010

A new, informal question and answer opportunity will be hosted by our
Principal Paula Massanari on the last Friday of every month (if school is
in session) from 7-7:30 AM.  To reserve a spot for the 30
minute chat on January 29, please contact Linda
Miller to sign up (610-347-1600 or lmiller@ucfsd.org).
The next Parents and Principals together will be held on Friday, January
29, 2010


PREVIOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS, REMINDERS
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SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY VOLUNTEER HOURS

The deadline for seniors only is that they must have 5 volunteer hours
completed by November 16th.  The remaining 5 are due in Feb.  For juniors,
their hours are due in May - 10 total.  If you have any  questions, please
contact :    Senora Joanna Johnson at  jjohnso@ucfsd.org



HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEING A ROTARY INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE STUDENT?

Each year about 8,000 kids from around the world get to experience a year
in 130 countries and cultures.  Right now, two Unionville students are
spending the year in Brazil and Germany, and our club is sponsoring two
students from Indonesia and France.  Look for them in the halls and say Hi!
Rotary Youth Exchange is open to all high school students who are 15-1/2
to 18-1/2 as of August 1st of the year of their departure.  Most students
exchange either their junior year, or the year after high school.  Anyone
interested either in finding out more about the Rotary Youth Exchange
Program should contact me and I would be glad to tell them more about it.
Students interested in an Exchange for the next school year need to have
their applications complete by mid-November this year to participate in
the interview and selection process for NEXT school year (fall 2010).
For more info – please contact Rob Newman, Longwood Rotary
captain_newman@usafa-grads.com  or see our Web Page:
www.d7450youthexchange.org



Let’s Talk About… PARENTING

Wed, Nov 18th 7:00-8:30pm Patton MS Library
-Small group discussions facilitated by parents in our community
including: Albert Freedman Ph.D., Child & Adolescent Psychologist; Sharon
Metaxas LCSW, Family Therapist; Jennifer Plebani Ph.D., Substance Abuse
Prevention; Tara Dickinson LCSW, Therapist; and Leslie Gregory LCSW,
Therapist
-Learn about resources in our schools
-For parents of elementary, middle, and high school students
Bring your parenting challenges and we’ll try to tackle them together!
Door Prizes & Refreshments!!
Questions or comments to Cara Malone @ (610)793-1201 or
tcmalone@comcast.net
Sponsored by FOCUS (Family Outreach Committee of Unionville Chadds Ford
Schools



DISTRICT REVIEWING POLICY ON EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

At various school and district meetings, a number of people have been
expressing concerns over work load issues and extracurricular activities.
The School Board is addressing these issues through a revision of district
policy.  This policy was read at the Committee meetings on October 5 and
will be brought up at the next School Board meeting on October 19.
To read and review the draft of the policy 122 and its guidelines, here
are the links :
http://www.ucfsd.org/~boarddocs/FOV1-00037F8F/FAV1-00037F80/FOV1-00037F57/03%20Guidelines%20to%20Policy%20122.pdf?FCItemID=S0270D084&Plugin=Loft
http://www.ucfsd.org/~boarddocs/FOV1-00037F8F/FAV1-00037F80/FOV1-00037F57/02%20Policy%20122%20-%20Extracurricular%20Activities,%209-09%20Draft%20Rev.pdf?FCItemID=S0270CED5&Plugin=Loft


CROSS COUNTRY BANQUET,   NOV 19,    5:30 – 8:30 PM

Unionville High School Cafeteria
$12/person (5 and under free) or $18/person at the door
Please mail reservation before Nov 11
 (or leave it at the UHS Attendance desk in the office)
* Runners whose families are members of our Booster Club attend the
Banquet for free!!*
If you have any questions or dietary restrictions, please contact:
Catherine Ledyard
Catherine.ledyard@skadden.com or 302-593-8930

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CROSS COUNTRY BANQUET RSVP FORM
(please detach and return!!)
Name[s] of Booster Club Runners attending:
_____________________________________________________________
Name[s] of non-Booster Club Runners
attending:_____________________________________________________
Guests and Non-Booster Runners Total _______X $12  = $ ________

Please mail form and send check payable to "UTFBC" to:
Catherine Ledyard
372 Lamborntown Road
West Grove, PA  19390
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UHS LIBRARY

To explore the wealth of resources available on the library web page,
click on this link:  http://uhs.ucfsd.org/library/libraryindex.php
A heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the families who donated books to the
library through the Shelfarie program.   Not only are donations
appreciated, they are tax deductible. Our book “wishlist” has been
updated.  To view the list and/or donate a book, click here:
http://www.shelfari.com/o1517882900


“USC PROPOSES ‘EXTREME MAKEOVER-LOCKER ROOM EDITION’

To help address the locker room storage and theft issues at Unionville
High School, USC has proposed to the administration a locker room makeover
project similar to the Fitness Room Project that was completed last
winter.

LONG-TERM SOLUTION (3 years from today) - The long-term solution is being
addressed in the renovation plan which is expected to start in September
of 2011, and to be completed in September of 2012.  
SHORT-TERM SOLUTION - The school has a tentative $15,000 short-term plan
in place towards which USC will contribute $5,000 from our 'Bricks and
Lockers' fund-raising program, to provide 80 total (girls & boys) new Phys
Ed lockers that are 12" wide.
USC "EXTREME MAKEOVER" SOLUTION - We would source new lockers that could
be transferred to the new locker rooms in 2012. This is potentially a
six-figure project, and we would not proceed unless there were significant
replies back from the community that said "Yes, I would buy a locker for
$250". We would then re-introduce the "Bricks and Lockers" campaign, and
target this January for the 'Makeover'.

USC's mission has been to assist the district financially and in manpower
in completing projects that have been identified in the High School
Renovation Plan. Our objective has been to appeal to those community
members that approved the renovation, which has been started without the
requested tax increase.  
Let us know by e-mailing jcarney@derema.com.
Unionville Sports Council”



UHS CHEERLEADERS’ HOLIDAY PIE & POINSETTIA SALE

NORTHBROOK ORCHARD - 10” PIES      $15 each
*Cherry Crunch
*Apple
*Dutch Apple
*No Sugar Apple
*Pumpkin
*Sweet Potato
*Boston Cream
POINSETTIAS  -  Hardy, locally grown      $10 each
*Choose from Red, White, Pink or Marbled
*6 ½” potted plants with 5+blooms each
Order deadline: Tuesday, November 10th
Delivery: Tuesday, November 24th
Pick-up at UHS cafeteria, 3-6pm
Go to http://www.uhscheer.com/Fund-Raising.php to download an order form
and mail with payment to: UHS Spirit Booster Club c/o Denise Solon, 320
Manor Drive, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
For further information, call 610-347-1045, or email, nise16@verizon.net.
Sponsored by the UHS Cheerleading Spirit Booster Club.


MARCHING BAND DISCOUNT CARD FUNDRAISER

The Marching Band is currently running a discount card fund raiser.  For
the cost of only $15.00, the Discount Card will get you $5.00 off at
Northbrook Marketplace, $10.00 off at Dicks Sporting Goods, BOGO at Pat's
Pizza, year long discounts at Applebees, Hoods BBQ, Quizno's Sub,
Domino's, Taco Bell, Dunkin Donuts, and much more  -  a huge return on
your investment.  If interested in purchasing this  Discount Card, please
contact Bob Everitt, bbcteveritt@msn.com ,  and he will have a marching
band member deliver the card to you.  



IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO GET HOLIDAY GIFT WRAP!

Find beautiful premium gift wrap, chocolates and unique gifts at
www.Innisbrook.com.
Click on "GO to: Shop", enter school code 112279, then browse without
assigning individual seller credit.
Items are delivered to your door.
Great products!  Great way to support your UHS Marching Band!!
For more information, contact Terri Stewart at
610-793-1376 or stewnew2@msn.com .



UNIONVILLE SPIRITWEAR

Support your Unionville team in style. Unionville girls lacrosse is
offering great gear for every season. Umbrellas, stadium blankets, hooded
sweatshirts, short sleeve tees available now. Contact
eastarita@verizon.net or visit http://www.ucfsd.org/girlslax/  for order
form and more information.



UNIONVILLE GIRLS LACROSSE TEAM  FALL CLEAN UP  

Fall is right around the corner and before you know it your yard will be
covered with leaves and the endless job of raking will begin.  Why not
hire a team of Unionville lacrosse girls to do the work for you? Raking
leaves and general yard clean-up, whatever the job we are willing and able
to get it done. CALL OR EMAIL TO SET UP YOUR YARD CLEAN UP DAY. Contact:
Melissa 484-883-8752  m33lloyd@gmail.com or Christine 610-793-1768
palax25@verizon.net 



GENUARDIS REWARDS PROGRAM THROUGH “ESCRIP”

Please remember to sign up for Genuardis school rewards
program to earn instant rewards for your school of choice
with a percentage from your Genaurdi’s shopping total.
Enroll/renew at :  http://www.escrip.com/



AHEAD AT UHS & UCFSD
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11/18  Wed, 7-8:30 PM  FOCUS PARENTING WORKSHOP, PATTON LIBRARY
11/20  BRIDGE deadline
11/20  WINTER SPORTS TRY-OUTS, GYM
11/23-25  UHS CLASSES IN SESSION (HALF DAYS ELSEWHERE IN DISTRICT)
11/26-27  NO SCHOOL, THANKSGIVING  12/3-5  FALL PLAY
1/29/10   "PARENTS AND PRINCIPALS TOGETHER," 7-7:30 AM,
RESERVATIONS THROUGH LINDA MILLER, lmiller@ucfsd.org or 610-347-1600


USEFUL LINKS
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BRIDGE NEWSLETTER ISSUES:    http://uhs.ucfsd.org/PTO/Bridge.php
COUNSELING CENTER:  http://uhs.ucfsd.org/counseling/Counselingindex.htm
UCFSD CALENDAR  2009-10:   http://www.ucfsd.org/calendars/0910cal.pdf
UHS MUSIC CALENDAR:    http://www.localendar.com/public/slitzen62
UHS SPORTS CALENDAR:    http://www.highschoolsports.net
UNIONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE:    http://uhs.ucfsd.org/
UHSeNews ARCHIVES:  http://listserv.ucfsd.org/archives/uhsenews.html   

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