PA Family Communication

Now that our first week is complete, teachers are getting deeper into learning with students. There are many dynamic lessons, discussions, and projects throughout the building. Outside the classroom preseason ended last week as the official fall sports schedule 'kicked off' this weekend with a girls soccer win and a big cross invitational in Burlington. Tomorrow night is the official start of the Fall Musical season and Open House is right around the corner. So here we are, back in school and back to lots of great things for our students.

Sept 3 - Peoples Academy Stage Company Informational Night, 6:30-7:30

Sept 16 - PA/PAML Picture Day

Sept 18 - PA & PAML Open House

Oct 2 - No School, Yom Kippur

Oct 10 & 11 - Homecoming

Oct 13 - No School, Indigenous Peoples' Day

Oct 24 - Early Release, Noon Dismissal

Oct 24 - Q1 Ends

Mark your calendars! Peoples Academy and PAML will be hosting our annual Open House on Thursday, September 18th, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. Stop by to see the exciting opportunities happening in education. You’ll have a chance to:

• Walk the halls, check out classrooms, and meet our teachers and staff who work with students on a daily basis by completing a Scavenger Hunt.

• Learn about the changes in public education and how PA, PAML, and students are working towards achieving these goals.

• Meet community partners who support our students locally.

• See how we encourage student physical and mental health through community and school co-curricular opportunities.

• Enjoy looking at student work and maybe even take part in an activity or two.

The gym floor is not complete, but we are getting closer and more excited everyday. For now, our PE teachers are making the best of our campus and great weather. Stay tuned for an update on the new floor dedication coming later this fall.

The parent advisory committee is a group of Peoples Academy parents who, along with administrators, meet one to two times a month to discuss what’s working well and what could be improved within the school environment. One of our primary goals is to brainstorm and implement ways of increasing parent and community engagement and continuing to cultivate a meaningful sense of connection within the larger school community. These meetings happen at least one Wednesday a month, from 8-9 in our conference room. They are open to all Peoples Academy parents and we need your support. For more information, you can find us repping a table at the upcoming open house on September 18th, or reach out to a tarah.hubbard@lamoillesouth.org. Our first meeting is Wednesday, September 3rd at 8:00 am.

Click the link below for the guidance department resource page. Inside you will find easy links to information about current courses, student opportunities, and preparing for college.

Let us know what you think and if there are other resources we can provide for you!

Changes to the middle and high school grading and reporting procedures will make it easier to know how your student(s) are doing in their classes. Please contact the main office if you have any questions about logging in or navigating.

• Mobile App: (new users) Open the relevant app store on your device, search for "PowerSchool," and then download the free "PowerSchool App." Use the code LNMT to link to the LSSU database, and enter the login credentials you were provided with by the district. Navigate between different views from a menu on the bottom of the screen. If you have more than one child, switch between their information by clicking on another name in the top right corner.
• Laptop or Desktop: Log into the LSSU PowerSchool Parent Portal (also accessible through the Quick Links menu on the LSSU website), and enter the login credentials you were provided with by the district. The homepage will be the "Grades and Attendance" tab. From this view, you can see how your student is doing in all their classes. If you have more than one child, switch between their information by clicking on another name in the top left corner.

After the school year is underway and assignment grades have been entered, you will be able to click on class grades to see assignment level information for each course. Grades will be automatically updated every Friday morning.

Attention 9th–12th grade students:

If you're interested in joining PASC this school year, come to our Info Night...

When: Wednesday, September 3rd, 6:30 PM.

Where: PA Auditorium

At least one parent or guardian should attend with their student.

Can’t make it but still want to join? Please contact david.gabaree@lamoillesouth.org

First win for our girls soccer team this past Saturday!

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Healthy Lamoille Valley is looking for a local high school student to fill this paid position

• 5–7hrs/wk

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• Please encourage students you think might be a good fit to reach out to Carrie at carrie@healthylamoillevalley.org.