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Daily Announcements from Williston Northampton

January 24-26

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Good morning.  Great to see everyone on this nice winter morning. Things to keep in mind:

  • Long Weekend Travel forms due today!
    • Don’t get a unit for having it in late.
  • If you plan to be here over long weekend come see Mr. Spearing to talk about activities.
  • If interested in lifeguarding certification, please see me as soon as possible to coordinate with valley swim school and our pool
    • Good to have for summer jobs and to help out at our pool.
  • February 13 and 14th will be the amazing Diversity Conference
    • How lucky were we to hear Ms. Shabana Basij Rasik on Monday?
    • More exciting things to come.
  • That night of February 14th we will be having a fan bus to go to Deerfield for the Boys’ Hockey game, departing at 6:15 p.m.  Sign up for a spot after Long Weekend.
  • Saturday, February 15- Williston Winter Ball, allowed to bring a date.
    • Formal affair, keeping it classy.
  • Sunday, February 16-Community Service Conference at Loomis.  Let me know if interested.
  • Last week of classes leading up to Assessments: Muji 3-on-3 basketball and Dodgeball tournaments.  Start thinking about teams.  Remember this is about inclusiveness, sportsmanship, and having fun. Looking for officials too.
  • First weekend back from Spring Break will be a massive concert with live music.  You will hear more about this from Student Council.

This weekend: Sign up for off-campus trips at Activities Office in Reed.

Friday, January 24

  • Girls’ Varsity Basketball vs. WMA 5 p.m.
  • Boys’ Varsity Basketball vs. Deerfield 6:30 p.m.
  • Political Awareness Club 7 p.m. discussing Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)

 

Saturday, January 25

  • Boys Varsity basketball vs. MacDuffie at the Basketball Hall of Fame!!!
    • If able to be at their 5:30 game in Springfield, let me know so we can see about getting a fan bus down there.
    • Dance at MacDuffie 8-10:45 p.m.
    • Northampton Shuttle 7:15 p.m.-10:45 p.m.
    • Open Reed 7-10:45 p.m.
    • Open Gym 7:15-10:45 p.m.

Sunday, January 26

  • Open Gym 1-5 p.m.
  • Open Reed 1:15-5:15 p.m.
  • Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m.
  • Tubing and Skiing at Berkshire East 1-5 p.m.

Have fun and take care of each other.

Failure to show up for an Activity you signed up for without notifying the Dean on Duty, Mr. Spearing, or the faculty chaperone will result in a unit and loss of weekend privileges.

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Swim Lessons for Williston Community Children

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Williston Community,

Once again the girls water polo team will be offering swim lessons to the children of the Williston community on Sunday mornings as a fund raiser. The lessons will be 30 minutes sessions at 11 am and 11:30 and will cost $10 per session. Last winter the girls had a great time working with the younger members of the school and are looking forward to the privilege again. If you are at interested or have questions, please feel free to contact me or one of the captains: Persis Ticknor-Swanson, Lindsay Richardson, or Maddy Stern.

Thanks and we hope to see you in the pool soon!

William Berghoff
Head of Science
Head Coach, Boys’ and Girls’ Water Polo

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The Return of Zuzzy’s!

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Hey Williston,
Zuzzy’s cookie dough is back! If you’re craving some delicious sweet treats, stop by our lunch table in the front of the dining hall tomorrow, Thursday, Friday, Monday, or Tuesday.
Profits will support Williston’s Relay for Life team Williston Warriors. Relay for Life benefits the American Cancer Society.

Let’s indulge in some cookie dough and work to end the fight against cancer!
Sincerely,
The Community Service Club

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Math Resource Center Hours T2

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Hi Everyone.
Comments are coming out this week, and we are about half way through the trimester, so it might be a perfect time for you to visit the Math Resource Center tutors for that extra support!  The schedule has not changed, so if you go the same time every week you will be able to get tutoring from the same students!  The schedule is below.
Have a great week!
Ms. Anderson

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Writing Center Hours This Week: BLUE WEEK 1/19-1/26

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You should watch this video:

Why?  Because this speech is famous, fabulous and inspirational, and we all need that on a cold winter night.  And because it’s VERY WELL-WRITTEN.

Sunday (Tonight!)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m (study hall)

Monday: Special Schedule for MLK Day
10:30 a.m. to 12:40 p.m. (F, C1, C2)
1:50 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (E)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

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Birch Dining Commons Menu: Jan. 19-25

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Sunday
Brunch
Assorted blintz, poached eggs, corned beef hash, hash browns, peach cobbler, quiche, make your own waffles, yogurt bar, assorted eggs and omelets at the grill

Dinner
Chicken breast with broccoli and cheese, gravy, Mediterranean fish stew, rice pilaf, Capri blend vegetable, vegetable-tofu  stuffed tomatoes.
Pasta bar: Pasta, marinara  sauce, Asian or rice noodles, vegetable or chicken broth, sautéed vegetables

Monday
Breakfast
French toast sticks, baked apples, home fries, make your own waffle, yogurt bar
assorted eggs at the grill

Lunch
Vegetable soup or soup du jour, fried clam strips, sloppy joe’s-rolls, vegetarian sloppy joe’s, green beans, hot dog station
Pasta bar: Cheese-stuffed rigatoni with marinara, eggplant roll-up with pesto

Dinner
Roast loin of pork, mashed potato, gravy, turkey divan, roasted vegetables with penne, Catalina blend vegetables
Pasta station: Manicotti, marinara or meat sauce, bread sticks

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Field Trip to Quebec on Jan. 30

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Six French students will be headed out on a trip to explore the city of Quebec with French teachers Adeleen Brown and Claire Frierson from January 30 to February 3. The trip will visit Quebec City during the Winter Carnival.

This is a wonderful opportunity for students to attend an event related to their course enrollment. The event was optional for students.

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Writing Center Online Sign-up Link

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Hi all,

The online link for the Writing Center is now working and is included below.  Remember two important things:

1. Most of the time, there is no need to sign up for an appointment:  we would love to see you drop by any time!  Some weeks of the trimester are, of course, busier than others, and during those times it would be a good idea to sign up early.  If you are busy, everyone else is too.  (I did not include the daily hours this trimester because students only seem to use the online sign-ups for study hall.  Please let me know if you would like me to add the daily hours; I would be happy to do so.)

2. Please do not overuse the online sign up.  Even if you think you need to visit five times in one week, you may only sign up for one session/night or two/week.  Use your time during the day wisely and be considerate of others who may want to make use of the Writing Center!

Here is the link:

http://libguides.williston.com/content.php?pid=385800#

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