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STUDENTLINK NEWS & VIEWS
Important Dates
Jan 18 . . . . . . . . . Martin Luther King Jr. Day/StudentLink closed
Feb 15-19 . . . . . . .Presidents’ Day & Mid-Winter Break/StudentLink closed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Next Step Series
A series of programs is being offered from 9-9:40am in the VHS Library during select late arrival days . All sessions are free of charge, but students should register in the VHS Career Center prior to the program date or call 463-9171, ext 501. The next session, Test-Taking Strategies, is offered by sophomore counselor Susan Haworth on January 28. Learn some tried-and-true methods for doing your best on tests! Appropriate for all students.
Important Dates for Graduating Seniors
January 1
This is the date when students may begin submitting FAFSA online. The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) will determine your eligibility for loans, grants, and work study.
January 22
Last day to order Vashon High School Year Book Ads, either by mail or via www.JostensAdService.com
Jan 23
SAT testing at VHS. Pre-registration required. Go to www.CollegeBoard.com
January 30
South Sound College Fair, 10 am-2 pm at University of Washington, Tacoma Campus. At least 25 colleges and technical schools will be represented. Visit the South Sound College Fair website for more information, www.tacoma.washington.edu/collegefair/.
February 9
Students and parents interested in learning more about the Running Start program are invited to attend an informational session at the VHS library from 6:30-7:30 pm.
Weather-Related School Closure
The onset of bad weather—snowfall, high winds—can force the closure of Vashon Island schools. If schools close, FamilyLink consulting appointments and enrichment classes also will be cancelled. You can stay informed about closures and change of schedule by tuning in to local radio and TV stations or via the internet at www.vashonsd.org, or www.schoolreport.org.
H1N1 Precautions
H1N1 virus is beginning to spread through Vashon schools. Although this is not a severe flu, it is very contagious. Please keep sick children home if they show flu-like symptoms. They should stay home for at least 24 hours after a fever breaks without the use of fever-reducing medications. Also, in case your child becomes sick while you’re away from home, please have a back-up plan. The best way to do this is to review the emergency contact information on your student’s enrollment card and keep it up to date.
To avoid getting sick:
Sneeze or cough into a tissue, elbow or sleeve. Throw the tissue away.
Wash your hands often with soap and water, or an alcohol-based cleaner, especially after you cough or sneeze.
Gargle twice a day with mouthwash or salt water
Clean nostrils with salt water twice a day
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
For more information about the H1N1 virus, please go to our website: http://www.vashonsd.org where you’ll find links to a variety of helpful resources.