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THE SCHOOL BELL

Williston School District / October 15, 2014

THE SCHOOLBELLWilliston School District / October 15, 2014

A Message from the Administration

Early Intervention at Williston

by Carter Smith


Ben Franklin is quoted as saying, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”


It is critical to help children and families as early as possible. The Supervisory Union and the CISEI - Children’s Integrated Service - Early Intervention provide support at birth when there are identified needs until age three. Williston has begun to provide additional support for families at age three in Williston. Besides students with identified disabilities, Williston has been focusing recently on students and families who meet poverty guidelines and families who speak a language other than English.


The Early Essential Education program is housed at Allen Brook School. Read More

Budget Input Opportunity

Input from the community that is served by the Williston School District is a vital component in creating a vibrant education system that addresses the present and future needs of all of the children in Williston. The administration's goal is to provide the best education possible in the most efficient way. Each year the administration and school board evaluate budget "Decision Packets". These packets address needs that have been identified by individuals within the school. The administration recognizes that ideas and contributions from our parent community can offer a unique perspective to this process. Please click here for the opportunity to submit your ideas. The deadline for submission is Oct. 31, 2014. If you have questions please contact Shani Varricchione, willistonfap@cssu.org .

2013-2014 Parent Satisfaction Survey Results 2013-2014 Parent Satisfaction Survey Results

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VOYAGER Parents—We Need You!!

Our FAPAC membership is full except for Voyager House! We really need one or more parents to serve as FAP representatives for Voyager House. Many Houses have multiple reps who share this role so please consider this!! It is a great way to learn more about our schools and all the parts of our children’s education. The major responsibilities are: attending monthly FAPAC meetings; communicating with House families (via email primarily) about our meetings and about help needed with our events; and getting volunteers together for House-specific fundraisers (which are fewer this year!!!). So please, please, please consider this! If you need more information, please email us at willistonfap@cssu.org.

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Performing Arts Shirts

All 5th-8th grade performing arts students will wear a WCS Performing Arts shirt on concert days and to field trips and other organized events. Read how to get yours!
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Beginner Band Coming Soon!

All 4th graders and interested 5th-8th graders are invited to attend a beginner band instrument assembly on Tuesday, 10/28.

sign up due: Mon, 11/3

instrument pick up night: Mon, 11/17

lessons on Thursdays and Fridays beginning: 11/20.
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District Band Auditions

7th and 8th grade students seeking membership need to attend an audition on November 1 in Essex Junction. Read more... Students will attend a workshop, play with a group, then audition. District Band information.

District Festival Website

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Monthly Fitness Fun

Physical Educators in WSD are trying to find ways to engage our students in making healthy choices outside of school. Click here to read more about a new program for students through 4th grade.
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ABS Harvest Festival Oct. 23

It is time again to celebrate the harvest by sharing in an ABS tradition: stone soup in the garden. Read more...
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Sterling Night at Mexicali

Sterling Night at Mexicali Wednesday, October 22nd. Lunch, Dinner, Eat in or Take out. Click here for the coupon, present it during your meal and Mexicali will donate 20% of the check to Sterling House.
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GLOBAL HAND WASHING DAY IS OCTOBER 15!

Not washing hands harms children around the world. About 2.2 million children under the age of 5 die each year from diarrheal diseases and pneumonia, the top two killers of young children around the world. Read more...

Information about Global Hand Washing Day

* Washing hands with soap for just 20 seconds can significantly reduce rates of colds and diarrhea!! * For more information on hand washing, click here.
Health Office Links
WCS: 871-6170, 871-6171 / Lisa LePrevost, RN, Carol Albertelli, RN /
ABS: 871-6248 / Sylvia Love, RN
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It's Time to Get your Flu Shot!

Did you know: It takes about two weeks after getting the flu shot for it to become effective.

Get vaccinated now to protect yourself and your family


Get Vaccinated: Stay Healthy. Prevent the Flu.

Click here for more info.

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CHECK YOUR CHILD’S HEAD FOR LICE!

We urge everyone to check for head lice weekly. Students who had head lice in the past should be checked often for reinfestation. If you discover your child has head lice, or you have questions, please notify the Health Office. Thanks so much for your cooperation.
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VISION AND HEARING SCREENINGS

Vermont schools are required to test students’ vision and hearing in Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade. Students in 7th grade will only have a vision test. If we find a problem you will hear from us by phone. We will also send a referral letter. If you do not hear from us, your child passed their screening. If you have concerns, please contact the Health Office at your child’s school.

Upcoming Events on the School Web Calendar
Check out upcoming school events and dates on the School website Calendar! www.wsdvt.org.

Upcoming Events

No School / Thursday & Friday, Oct. 16 & 17
Parent/Teacher Conferences / Friday, Oct. 17
WiSH Meeting / Monday, Oct. 20 / 3-4:30 pm / WCS Dining Room
School Board Meeting / Tuesday, Oct. 21 / 7-9 pm / CVUHS

CY Mentor Training / Monday, Oct. 27 / 2 - 5:15 pm / WCS Dining Room

23rd Annual Williston Craft Fair / Saturday, Nov. 1st / 9:30 am-4:00 pm / WCS

Intergen Meeting / Wed. Nov. 5 / gr. 7/8: 11:35 am; Gr. 5/6: 12:30 pm / WCS Lobby

Swift House Theater Festival / Wed. Nov. 5 / 6:30 - 9 pm

AWOD Peer Leadership Training / Thurs. Nov. 6 /

WCS Mentoring Kick off Dinner / Thurs. Nov. 6 / 6-8:30 pm / WCS Cafeteria

Scholastic Book Fair / Week of Nov. 10th / at WCS


Click here for athletics
Lunch Menu

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library Programs for Kids

Click here to access the DAML web site listing of events.
Click here for the Bell listing of DAML events scheduled for children.
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Community Events

Click here for Community Events.

Previous Newsletters

October 8, 2014
October 1, 2014
September 24, 2014
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Williston School District

Allen Brook School and Williston Central School

Email: cpavlik@cssu.org
Website: www.wsdvt.org
Location: 195 Central School Drive, Williston
Phone: (802) 878-2762
Twitter: @wsdvt

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