October 14 Newsletter
Dear Parents,
When I was in junior high school, one of my teachers used to say “There is a time and a place for everything.” What she was trying to teach us was that some kinds of behavior were OK outside of school, but not inside of school. I can’t believe it, but that statement has been haunting me this week. Parents of seventh and eighth grade students have been sent a letter regarding student behaviors that are inappropriate. I have also posted the letter on my blog. I ask all parents to be very proactive about what kinds of things their children are exposed to on television, the internet, and while overhearing casual conversation at home. Many students are understandably confused about why something is acceptable in one environment, but not at school. We ask for your help in teaching them where and when it is not OK. Thank you.
I am very pleased to announce that three students in sixth grade have been recognized by Omya, the Vermont Marble Exhibit, the Vermont Geological Survey, and the Vermont Geological Society for creating posters for Earth Science Week, Kyle Postens won first prize, Anna Heise took second, and Ileana Sirois was awarded third place. These three students will be honored tomorrow at an awards ceremony at the Vermont Marble Exhibit in Middlebury. Congratulations to these students and Mrs. Cathey, their art teacher.
Mrs. Ziegler will host Linda Urban, author of A Crooked Kind of Perfect on Monday. Her class has just finished reading this book. This is a lovely opportunity for students to meet an author and learn about what motivated her to write.
Please don’t forget that there is no school for students on Tuesday, October 18. The entire teaching staff will be attending a professional development program in Windsor.
Have a wonderful weekend. As always, give your kids a hug for me.
