April 1

Whoa!, please prepare for a last minute change to the weekly schedule resulting from a freak change to the weather. Forecasts call for sunny and 80's all week. I decided to plan a last minute all school trip to Elmore State Park on TUESDAY to celebrate the arrival of Spring....or is it summer? We are planning events, such as, iceberg dodging in canoes, sugar on snow, and glissade racing. It's gunna be fun.

Just chillin', no wait! The new way to do work at PA  - wall sits while conferencing, emailing, studying or, well, that one kid looks like he's actually in PE, so I guess while doing .PE class, too

Food for thought.....

The above image is from the slide show shared during our last in-service. I found these ideas to be something worth 'hanging onto' and a revisit. They are simple ideas that could help with the equity work. They remind me of the comment that Marc made during our closing about using the word 'and' rather than 'but' during conferences. Simple, but powerful.

I want to thank you all for your efforts to be engaged, collaborative and responsive during the past several in-service days. We've had several days that provided both support and lots to think about and do. Thank you for your effort to absorb it all, stay involved, and to be present. I know it's a lot and I have appreciated your engagement and energy during the work.
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Calendar

   4/1 - April's Fools - no school trip

   4/1-3  9th LITERACY SBAC during Eng class
   4/2 - **Vermont PBL Forum
   4/8 - Best Practice - TA and Scholarly Habits
    4/9 - Spring Concert 7pm
   4/23 - Community Meeting 
   4/24 - Spring Art Show
   5/17 - Faces of our Community Culminating day of Service and Celebration - Lot's of fun and learning await....

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**This week's Link: 

During data day we talked about 'ACE' scores and the potential impact on learning. Below is a link related to the topic. We also have a copy of the film 'Resilience' for sharing, which delves deeper into the topic and the work of the speaker in this TED talk. (There is a positive ending!)

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TA this week:

Tuesday: On your Own - try an academic check in!

Friday:  On your Own - try an academic check in!
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Schoolwide Happenings:

CSR meeting with Val to discuss hopes and dreams for PBL - that included ideas about exam week, leadership, and deadlines - stay tuned for more on their good ideas. 

Big kids helping the little kids, gotta love it - community service comes in many forms. 

9th graders working on storyboards in 9th grade English. 

_________________________Celebrations: 

20 YEARS!! That's impressive. Congrats Van!

Friday Night Gaga Ball

Congrats to senior XC Skier Sofie Carlson who was recently named to the Vermont State All-Star team as one of the state's top ten skiers.

Happy Birthday: Rebecca Dezan (4/1) - Not a joke