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FWSU NEWS
School Budget Proposals for FY2013
FWSU and local school boards have approved school budget proposals for the 2012-2013 school year. Click here to view budgets and learn more about these proposals which will be considered by the voters on March 6th.
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
GRADE 7 BASKETBALL MAKE-UP GAME
The Grade 7 Girls and Boys will play at South Hero on January 25 to make-up the game that was postponed on January 12. The girls will play at 4 and the boys will play at 5. For other games, see the Athletic Calendar by clicking on "Athletics" on the left, then click on "7-8 Basketball & 5-8 Cheerleading", then "View Full Calendar".
2012-2013 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
It is Kindergarten registration time for the 2012-2013 school year! If your child is not currently enrolled in the GEMS Preschool Program, please contact the GEMS office at 524-6358. Those currently in the GEMS Preschool Program do not need to register for kindergarten. 20th ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS NIGHT
GEMS is beginning its annual search for performing and visual artists! Applications can be obtained from Mrs. Volatile-Wood or Mrs. Sweeney. Guidelines are included on the application and have changed since last year. Performers, please have applications to Mrs. Volatile-Wood by Friday, February 17 by the end of the school day. Visual artists, please contact Mrs. Hogg, Mrs. Hsieh or Mrs. Crosby to display your masterpiece(s). Important Dates Include:
| February 17 | Applications Due | End of Day |
| March 13 | Mandatory Auditions for Performers | 3-6 |
| April 5 | Dress Rehearsal | 3-6:30 |
| April 6 | Performance | 7 |
The cost of entrance to the performance will be $2 per person with a maximum of $5 per family. Performer's entrance will be free. The bake sale will be run by the 8th grade and proceeds will benefit their class trip.
3 & 4 GRADE CONCERT
The 3 & 4 grade concert will be held on January 27 from 12:30 to 1:30 in the Big Gym.
GEMS 2nd ANNUAL FAMILY YARD SALE TO BENEFIT CLASS OF 2012
Post holiday cleaning/organizing?? Why not save your PAST treasures to be PASSED treasures for our indoor yard sale and not have to store the items until nicer weather reappears. Join us Saturday, 3/31/2012, in the Big Gym from 9am-2pm, set up will start at 7:30am. Breakfast & Lunch will also be available. Advance reservations are REQUIRED by February 3rd, so don't miss this opportunity - space is limited. Please send your reservation to the office in an envelope clearly marked: Yard Sale/Lisa Hayden and include your Name/Phone Number, Email & number of spaces needed with a check payable to GEMS.
8' space $15.00 OR (2) 8'spaces for $25.00.
Your rental benefits the Class of 2012 while the sale of your items benefit you!! Immediate questions contact lbnhayden@hotmail.com.
GEMS KICKS OFF THE YEAR WITH COMPOSTING!
Highfields Center for Composting visited GEMS classrooms from January 3-6 to educate students and staff on why we compost and how. A composting program has been set up in the cafeteria to benefit the community and school. Below are links to the videos that were shown in you student(s) classroom.
Middle School Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Elementary Video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?
