Volts Volleyball Corner!

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Hey Volts community! Volleyball season is winding down, but not without celebrating our team's success. This week, the varsity boys beat All-Saints 3-0, and the girls scored a big win against our chief rival, Antilles, 3-1. This Friday and Saturday are big days as both our boys and girls varsity teams are in action at the MCM center. Our middle school girls team will also be playing All-Saints on Saturday for a place in the playoffs. Come on out and support our Volts teams this weekend!

As volleyball season is ending, this means we are getting started with basketball and track and field. Please be posted regarding the practice schedule. I have been hearing from parents about the desire to field teams for our elementary school students. This is entirely possible, but not without your help. If you know of anyone who can help out on a volunteer basis to coach track and field or basketball for our fourth and fifth graders, please contact me - wfranz@vimsia.org. We can do this, but we need coaches!

Wyatt Franz
Physical Health Education, Athletic Director

Upcoming IAA sports schedule

Friday, November 4
VG v Gifft Hill (4pm)
VB v CAHS (5:15pm)
@MCM Center

Saturday, November 5
MSG v All Saints (9 am)
VB v SP&P (11:15 am)
VG v Kean (2 pm)
@MCM Center

Monday, November 7
VB v Kean (4pm)
MSG v tbd (if they win on Saturday)
@MCM Center

Thursday, November 10
VG v CAHS (5:15 pm)
@MCM Center

Know your official VOLTS cheers?

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Sports season is in full swing and the only question now is, are YOU ready to support our teams? We’ve made it easy for families to learn and practice cheers, and show the Volts some love when you attend games. Here are the 9th graders to get you started:

Below are the words and rhythm for cheers that students created (and we’re always looking for more ideas) Click the title to see a video of each—and then give it a shot!

Official Volts Cheers

  1. “Ace Ace Baby” - Ace Ace Baby, duh-duh-na-na duh-na-na-na (repeat)

    1. In volleyball, when our team serves the ball and the other team fails to return it, it is called an “ace”.

  2. “Our Team is the Best” - V-O-LTS our team is the (stomp-stomp) best! (repeat)

  3. “We’re Gonna Win this Game” - V-O-L-TS, we’re gonna win this game! (repeat)

    1. The V-O-L-TS should be spelled out with hand motions

  4. “1-2-3-4” - 1-2-3-4 get ready we will score! 5-6-7-8 take your shot ‘cause we are great! (repeat)

  5. That’s Volts! - V-O-LTS that’s Volts, Volts! (repeat)

This weekend’s volleyball tournament at Antilles school is the perfect chance to put these into action. Come out on Friday and and Saturday to support our Varsity boys and girls at annual Antilles Varsity Volleyball Tournament. Here is the schedule. Wear blue and white, bring signs, and get ready to make some noise!

That Volts love

Ms. Bump, Ms. Ebe Cook, and Ms. Schlesinger brought the school spirit to a recent volleyball match!

Sail Away! Sophomore Ella Crew Places Second in VI Regatta

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Massive congratulations to VIMSIA sophomore Ella Crew on placing second overall in the VI-Puerto Rico Friendship Day regatta, along with teammate Colton Coffelt of Antilles school, after competing in 15 races over two days. Below, check out photos from the races.

This weekend the sailing team will attend the first off-island regatta in their history, sailing at Lake Norman in the Carolinas. Attending the race is Jackson Auchincloss, Ellis Wisehart, Sofie Kappel, and Santi Brunt. And next weekend Ella Crew, Aurora, Zia, Amelie and Miles Broom are headed to Jensen Beach, Florida for another regatta.

For more, check out this short video by Eric Zucker, featuring gorgeous imagery of the teams at sea:

Ella Crew and sailing partner Colton Coffelt celebrating their victory!

Support our sailing team!

Donate to send them to more regattas at vimsia.org/sailing

Lieutenant Governor Roach presented trophies to ELLA and COLTON at the awards ceremony.

Athletics Returning to VIMSIA and the Territory

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Our new Athletic Director, Mr. Wyatt Franz, attended the first STT/STJ IAA (Interscholastic Athletic Association) meeting for 22-23 on Wednesday. The IAA is back in full swing to coordinate Elementary through Varsity interschool sports and Mr. Franz is excited to get our athletes back on the field (court, track, water, trails…). He would like to share with you some of his philosophies on our VOLTS Athletics as we enter into what we hope to be a great return to competitive sports after out Covid shutdowns.

How does the Volts Athletics Program support students? 

After school sports and activities are one of the many ways to access a well-rounded education. We advocate for a high percentage of student participation and it is our goal to achieve this.

We will have an inclusive participation policy that allows for as many students to participate in our programs no matter their overall ability to play.

We support both teachers and students to ensure that students put academics first while also maintaining a strong commitment to their team.

There is an open-door communication policy with regard to students' needs.

We advocate for a growth mindset and allow both students and our athletics program the opportunity to become better than ever as we emerge from a tumultuous past few years.

We listen and we are open to the ideas of the students and the greater community. 

How to schedule a meeting: 

I have an open-door policy with students during school hours if I am not teaching a class (schedule is posted).

An appointment can also be scheduled via email - wfranz@vimsia.org.

I am also available before school starts between 7:30-8:00 am and after school T-F from 3:15-4:00 pm. 

Volt Soccer T-Shirts Now Available - LIMITED TIME

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This order link will close on February 9th so get your order in today!

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VIMSIA Athletes Place in VI Territory XC Championships

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VIMSIA Athletes participated in the Territory’s Cross Country Championships on St. Croix last weekend.

Aidan Griffith took 2nd place for Varsity Boys and Maia Tolud placed 1st for Junior Varsity Girls.

Congratulations to our runners!

Thank you RuthAnn David for the wonderful photos!

The Back to School Fun Run begins Cross Country Season

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Cross Country season is here!

The Back to School Fun Run was held last Tuesday as a season opening race. The following athletes placed in their respective divisions;

Boys 7-9y/o Half mile: Finn Torrice-Hairston 1st place

Girls 10-12y/o One mile: Zia Zucker 2nd place

Boys 10-12y/o One mile: Owen Livingston 1st place and Graham Pickett 2nd place

Girls 13-15y/o One Mile: Maia Tolud 2nd place

Boys 13-15y/o One Mile: Aidan Griffith 2nd place

Boys 16 & over One mile: Teagan Kappel 1st place

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JV Girls Volleyball Wins Antilles Tournament

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Last weekend the VIMSIA Volts JV Girls Volleyball team bumped, set and spiked their way to a big win in the 2019 Antilles JV Volleyball tournament. Our JV Girls Volleyball team defended their 2018 title - winning the tournament for the second year in a row. 8th grader Alivia Arroyo was named tournament MVP. Congratulations to Alivia Arroyo, Natalia Figueroa, Layla Howard, Mya Vigilant, Devin DeGannes, Nyala Burke, Zia Gibbs, Ariana Tyson, Destiny Donastorg, Aysia Frett, Natasha Webster, and Cassidy Caines. Our JV Girls Volleyball team did an excellent job representing VIMSIA!