This week is National Foreign Language Week. Be sure to take advantage of all the fun activities happening around the school each day. For example, today there is a scavenger hunt about foods of the world. Pick up your questions in the library, find the answers posted all around the school, and turn in your answer sheet by the end of the day to be eligible for a prize.
The APS Arts Metro Show opening was held on Friday, March 3rd in theFine Arts building at Expo New Mexico. Our students did a great job and placed in most categories. Congratulations to the following student winners from VVHS Art Department:
- Serenah Daggett received 1st and 5th and a Merit Award and the City of Albuquerque Purchase Award
- Susan Smith Honorable Mention & Merit Award
- Jihyueon Ryu Honorable Mention and a Merit Award
- Michael Sosefee Merit Award
- Nicole Sobioch Merit Award
Ceramics
- Jamaal Garcia 1st and a Merit
- Nathan Alcantar Merit Award
Ceramic Sculpture
- Jessica Archibeque
1st place, Honorable Mention and a Merit Award - Ben Hobbs Honorable Mention
- Jamara Garrett Honorable Mention
- Mariah Blea Merit Award
Drawing
- Camber Amhart
5th Place, Students Choice Award and 2 Merit Awards - Dominic Romero received a Honorable Mention
Mixed Media Sculpture
- Melanie Hobbs
2nd Place and a Merit Award - Jessica Archibeque 3rd Place
- Linsey Patterson 4th Place
Mixed Media 2D
- Abby Fiztsimmons Merit Award
In Painting
- Irbahim Dominquez
1st Place and 2 Merit Awards - Brittany Leiby 4th Place
- Miri Ryu got Honable Mention and a Merit Award
- Alexandria Rolfe and Brian Sena got a Merit Award
In Digital Photography
- Jessica Carlton won a Merit Award
- Marynn Gray won a Merit Award
In Photo- Silver Plate
- Chris Arano won a Merit Award
In Watercolor
- Lexy Rolfe
3rd Place - Katelyn Sanchez 4th Place
- Hannah Simmons won a Merit Award
- Sarah Alverado
Students Choice
The show will be up all month. Please stop by and take a look.
National Honor Society: Juniors will meet today at lunch in Ms. Torres' room in order to nominate officers for next year. Seniors will meet today at lunch in Mrs Jones' room to finalize information on Honor Cords and Bars. If you plan to buy a letter this year, remember that all money is due to Mrs. Jones by tomorrow, March 6th. You must have a check or exact change to purchase an NHS letter. All letters, bars and honor cords are contingent upon completion of community service, tutoring and fundraising this semester.
MESA, the math and science club will meet today at lunch in Ms. Conell's room, F103. We will be discussing the Chamiza Science Fair and lunch clean up duties. Everyone is welcome.
Any junior that is interested in attending the New Mexico Boy's State or Girl's State session this summer please stop by the activities office for more information.
Wednesday, March 7th is Spread the Word to End the Word Awareness Day. This is an ongoing effort to raise the consciousness of society about the dehumanizing and hurtful effects of the word "retarded". We want to encourage people to pledge to stop using the "R" word. Take a part of this movement and come by E-Hall at lunch this week to pledge an end to this word for only $1.00. Together we can make a difference and let us promote the new "R" word, respect.
Operation Smile will meet Tuesday at lunch in A101. All members should bring 4 names and addresses for the auction mailing.
The Senior Class will be producing the senior T-shirt. This T-shirt will be created by individuals. If you would be interested designing this T-Shirt, please see either Ms. Wells or Ms. Wiedner for the requirements and theme for the T-shirt.
Don't forget the outdoor snack bar, the Nest, is open by the track field and tennis courts. We sell Subway sandwiches, soups, yogurt parfaits, fruit, andgranola bars. Come get your $3 or $4 meal deal, which includes and entree, choice of side, and water. Your funds help support the Hawks Tennis Program.
Cliffs Amusement Park is hiring for the summer. If you would like more information stop by the activities office at lunch to pick up an application.
Today, we will hear some announcements from Yasamin Majedi, a student of Italian here at Volcano Vista. She will give us today's menu in Italian. Menu: Pasta al formaggio, brezel, broccoli al vapore, la frutta stagionale
Each day of National Foreign Language Week, we will also hear a Question of the day. Today's question is……….."What acaemy award winning actor owns a home on Lake Como?" Turn in the answer to the library before 2:30 today to be eligible for a prize!.
Also, Volcano Vista is hosting an International film fest. At 2:30 in the Lecturehall, there will be a different film each day. Today's film is Roberto Benigni's "Pinocchio", a delightful Italian film about a very familiar story. It's great to be a Hawk! = È fresco essere un falco!
And remember
As always…
It's great to be a Hawk!
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