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MSJ JANUARY 2014 NEWSLETTER  
 

MSJ '13 Graduates

averaged $100,000 per student in college scholarships! Saint Michael's College offers MSJ graduates enrolling at the College an automatic $20,000 scholarship ($5000 per year).   
 
NEWS 

 Mount St. Joseph Academy teacher Sarah (Bride '99)
Fortier has been nominated as an "Unsung Hero" in the
St. Michael's College Teacher Recognition Program. The program honors teachers who provide their students with the academic skills and moral support necessary to be successful in post-secondary pursuits.In addition to being a Social Studies teacher at her Alma Mater since 2006, Mrs. Fortier is also Dean of Students and Girl's Soccer Coach. MSJ Principal Sandra Wilkes said "Sarah is a dedicated professional who truly cares about her stud
ents' academic success as well as their personal success. She is knowledgeable about the subjects she teaches and always has the best interests of her students at heart."

 

 

 

MSJ Winter Open House -Wednesday, January 29th from 6-8pm

 

Families of current middle and high school aged students who are interested in registering for next year and/or learning more about MSJ should attend.  MSJ will provide highlights about our academics, athletics, co-curricular activities, service opportunities, scholarship/financial assistance options, and more!

TWO raffle drawings for $500 off tuition for the 2014-15 school year will be held!

 

 

Junior High Dance - Friday, January, 31st from 7-9pm - Preregistration Required!

Join area middle school students interested in attending MSJ!  A DJ will be playing tunes at the MSJ Gym. The registration form for MSJ students can be found here and for guests here. The forms must be returned to the school by January 30th. Questions or RSVP?  Email  Keturah Tallon, Guidance Director, at ktallon@msjvermont.org or 775-0151.

 

 

PROJECT HELP profiled on Access News Magazine

MSJ completed yet another successful Project Help this December.  "Access," a news magazine on Rutland's PEG TV, profiled this annual tradition of service.  To view the video, go to:www.pegtv.com/ipegvideo.php, click on "'Access' News Magazine" and choose the December 26, 2013 video. 

  

Annual Report: You can access our annual report here 

 

 

STUDENT NEWS

Mountie nominated for service academies   

Mount Saint Joseph Academy Senior Claire Schmelzenbach has been nominated for admission to the United States Military Academy, Air Force Academy, Naval Academy and Merchant Marine Academy. She received service academy nominaton from both of Vermont's U.S. Senators, as well as Vermont's Congressman.Being nominated for a service academy is a tremendous honor,which only 27 Vermonters received this year. The nominees now wait to see if they are granted an appointment to one of the academies for which they have been nominated. Miss Schmelzenbach is the President of the MSJ  student government, and leads the MSJ social justice committee and the choir. She has consistently been an honor roll student throughout her high school career. She also plays multiple sports, including soccer, basketball, and track, and she was an integral part of this fall's very successful MSJ soccer team. Claire Schmelzenbach is the daughter of Thomas and Jeanne Schmelzenbach.  Her sister, Monica, is also a student at MSJ.  

 

 

WINS for Men's and Woman's Basketball

Men's and women varsity basketball teams start season on a roll- The Mountie women's basketball team won the Green Mountain Tournament and the MSJ tournament!  They are now 6-0 and are tied for first place in the state in their division according to the Vermont Principals' Association!  The men's team won the Granville, NY Tournament and started the year at 4-1!  David Perry ('14), a third generation Mountie, was named the tournament MVP.  The Mountie men's team is currently ranked no. 2 statewide by the VPA in their division!

 

 

 

MSJ Sports Schedules are available here.

   
 
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
A number of MSJ alums who graduated between 1993 and 2002 gathered together at a home
in Rutland shortly after Christmas.  Many of them are shown in the attached photo
 
 
 
 
 

Sheila Nichols, a former MSJ parent, was named citizen of the year in Poultney, Vermont. Read more here

 
Do you have alumni and friends news? Awards, births, graduations?  We want to know! Please send it to development@msjvermon
 

 

UPCOMING  EVENTS

 

Monthly Breakfasts-Sunday, January 26th 8am-12noon for $8                               

Support the MSJ Scholarship Fund by attending our monthly breakfast at the MSJ Cafeteria

 

 

 

Shadow Day at MSJ on Monday, February 3rd and Thursday, March 13th!

MSJ welcomes all area students currently in grades 7 or above to visit for a day when public schools are closed. Please RSVP electronically by clicking here or contact Keturah Tallon, Guidance Director, at ktallon@msjvermont.org or 775-0151.

 

2013-2014 Reunions!

Let MSJ assist in your reunion planning! Opportunities to tour the school are available and we can provide you with alumni contact information to help get the word out! Contact Kathy Bove: kbove@msjvermont.org. 

 

 

DONATE OR VOLUNTEER TODAY!!!

 

Development Committee Meeting! January 8th at 5:15pm at MSJ Library    

 

Volunteers Needed to film MSJ events for PEG-TV

We are looking for 3 or 4 of our supporters (parents, alumni, or just someone looking for a fun hobby) who could help us to produce shows of MSJ events.  Interested in more details?  Please contact Kathy Bove, MSJ Development Office at: kbove@msjvermont.org   

Donate

MSJ Annual Fund! Help make education affordable and DONATE HERE for the 2013-14 annual fund or mail a check to: MSJ, 127 Convent Avenue, Rutland, VT 05701!

Company Donation Match! Check with your employer to find out if they offer company matches. MSJ is truly grateful for your support.