May 21, 2024

 Good Afternoon,

  We just finished our  final day of the Inspiration Hour events. It is so awesome to see how much the students loved their experiences. During our Morning Meeting, the students were telling me how excited they were for the afternoon. We will spend some time writing Thank You notes to the group leaders during our literacy block (tomorrow).

  The final day of school is June 14th.  I have a physical at 8:00 am that morning. I will be in that day around 9:15ish. Typically, I do a breakfast for the kids on the last day (instead of a sugar party). I have decided to do this on June 13th instead. This way  it won't be rushed and I will have time to make pancakes for the kids. There will be a sign up sheet for items needed (this will come out next week).

 I am going to go a different route and write a little bit about our district's budget vote that is coming up on May 30th.  I am very concerned about several things, but the one that really stuck with me was the lack of voters in the last vote.  Waitsfield only had around 500 of the 1,5000 registered voters voice an opinion last time. If you voted, Thank You!. If you didn't vote, I ask that you  please do this time. Along with voting, I ask that you host a discussion in your home or at a park about the budget. It would be nice to get more people involved in something that impacts so many.  I will be voting "yes" for the third attempt at this budget.  I hope many more do as well. However, I am just asking you all to please get involved, become aware, and please vote! 

NOTES:

*The Scholastic Book orders arrived yesterday and were sent home. I gave each child a canvas bag to put them in.  Please return the bag to school.

*The whole school student body has earned another celebration because of their behavior and collection of We Rock Tickets.  This will happen at 2:00 this Friday. There will be a variety of game type options offered to the students. 

*The Thursday and Friday afternoon classroom volunteers will end on May 31st.  The Math and writing volunteers will end on Friday June 7th.  I want to thank all of the volunteers for their help and dedication this year.  I hope you know how impactful your time in our classroom is.  The students and I are truly fortunate for this.  Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Have a great weekend!

Peace,

Tommy

May 6, 2024

Good Morning,

I hope this finds all of you well.  This post is going to cover all of the events and dates that are coming up over the next few weeks. Please take note of the details of each thing.

Inspiration Hour:  Our school's annual Inspiration Hour will start this week.  The students are very excited about this and it is always such a great experience for all.  As a reminder, this will happen on the next three Wednesdays. We will start right after lunch and go through the end of the day. Below are the activities that each student picked.  They will be mixed with kids from k-6.  Please have your child dress for the weather and their activity.

Survival Skills: Landen, Miles, & Warren

Gardening/Cooking: Annabelle

Cooking for Pets: Wiley & Olive

Photography: Zip & Nora

Cooking with Marci: Ava, Rowen, Edie, & Patrick

Wood Working: Finn & Ashton

Hiking/Naturalist: Jacob & Keegan

Pottery: Hazel and Amelie

Book Clubs: The final book order will start today and close on 5/14/24.  This will insure delivery before the last day. Place an order of $25 or more and you can pick a FREE $5 book (use code READS at checkout) to add to your reader’s TBR pile!

Family Order Due Date: 05/14/2024 

SHOP OUR CLASS PAGE: https://orders.scholastic.com/K3277

SHOP FLYERS: https://clubs.scholastic.com/all-flyers.  There is also a flyer in your child's homework bag today. 

Walk Bike and Roll to School!

This Wednesday, May 8, is Bike, Walk & Roll to School day! We hope you will consider biking, walking (rollerblading? scootering? canoeing?). It's a great way to start the day with some movement, fresh air and enjoy this beautiful place where we live. Plus it cuts down on cars in the parking lot and on the roads!

All students are encouraged to consider alternate ways to get to school from now through the end of the school year. We will be sharing punch cards, which students can have signed off on by a parent/caregiver. Complete 20 alternative trips to school and be entered for a prize of a gift certificate to the Canteen Creemee!

Notes:

*My daughter is graduating from college this coming weekend.  I will be out of school on Thursday and Friday to attend the festivities and ceremonies. Sally Utter will be my substitute.  

*Tuesday, May 14th is our school's annual spring concert. It will be held at our school and will start at 6:00.  The students will not go to the classroom but rather head straight to the gym, upon arrival. I have a training that evening and will not be at the concert.  Mr. Mongeon will be covering my class that evening. 

That is all for now.  I hope you all have a great week.

Peace,

Tommy