THE SCHOOL BELL

Williston School District / October 1, 2014

A Message from the Administration

by Jacqueline Parks

Over the past 5 years, Williston, along with the other schools in Chittenden South Supervisory Union, have focused heavily on science instruction with the goal of improving student learning in this area. This has resulted in updated curriculum materials, lab facilities, teacher training, connections with IBM, and this year, the creation of our “Create It Lab” program. In the midst of all this, the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), have been published and we are starting our transition to them with the support of the grant funded CSSU Science Coordinator. The NGSS are exciting to engage with as they include a strong engineering component.

The highly rigorous science NECAP is given to 4th and 8th grade students throughout Vermont (and other states). It includes content knowledge sections, writing about science concepts and a hands-on inquiry task to complete and analyze. Last week, NECAP science scores were released across the state. The Williston scores at the 4th (representing K-4 learning) and 8th (representing 5-8 learning) were well-above the state average.

Williston Schools Annual Fund

Students in nearly every classroom and every house have taken a field trip or team building trip already this year using funding from the FAP Annual Fund… if you have not had a chance to donate yet, it’s not too late! Click HERE for details.

Looking to get involved?

Do you have a hobby, skill or talent that could help our schools? FAP Committees are looking for you! Check out our list of committees and see if one is a good fit for you. Click HERE for a list of FAP Committees

Questions about FAP? Contact Shani Varricchione at willistonfap@cssu.org

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Uninterrupted Learning

Our goal is to provide an environment focused on uninterrupted learning for every student. If you have items to drop off for your child during the school day, we prefer you leave them in the front office with his/her name clearly marked on the outside and we will see they get delivered.

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Fun Night - date changed to Oct. 10

Drop off your kids (K-5th grade) at Fun Night, Friday, Oct. 10 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM to run concurrent with the 6th – 8th grade dance. This is an evening of adult supervised fun and supports the end of year field trips to Washington DC. Click here for more information and a pre-registration form.

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Spark Academy Session 2

The second session of Thursday Spark Academy, an after-school applied learning program for students in grades 5-8, starts October 23rd and ends November 20th. These small group classes will be facilitated by school faculty and staff.

Please access the link to the sign-up form below by October 20th http://tinyurl.com/wcsspark
Click here to learn more.

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Acitivity Bus

Two buses are available Monday through Thursday to transport students home from after school activities. Read more...

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ABS Art News

Click here to learn what ABS students are doing in Art!

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WCS Yearbook Club

Join the WCS Yearbook Club! Information and sign-ups held Monday, Oct. 6, 3:00 - 4:30 pm in the WCS Dining Room. Click here to read more.

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Continental Math / Grade 2

Grade 2 Continental Math League Registration begins this week with an online form. Click to find out more and register your child.

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New Home for Old Toys

Unsure of what to do with all the unused, unwanted or broken toys abandoned around your house? The Enrichment room would love to take them off your hands! Click here to find out why.

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Free Tutoring (SES)

Supplemental Educational Services (SES) are additional academic instruction outside the school day, free of charge to children who are eligible for free and reduced priced meals. Click here for more information.

Upcoming Events on the School Web Calendar

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

Upcoming Events

Horizon Family Breakfast / Thursday, Oct. 2, 7:15 am / ABS
Yearbook Club / Monday, Oct. 6 / 3-4:30 pm / WCS Dining Room

FAPAC / Thursday, Oct. 9 / 8:15 am / WCS Dining Room

Fun Night / Friday, Oct. 10 / 6:30-8:30 pm / WCS
Dance (grades 6-8) / Friday, Oct. 10 / 6:30-8:30 pm / WCS
No School / Thursday & Friday, Oct. 16 & 17
Parent/Teacher Conferences / Friday, Oct. 17
Click here for athletics

Health Office Links

WCS: 871-6170, 871-6171 / Lisa LePrevost, RN & Carol Albertelli, RN
ABS: 871-6248 / Sylvia Love, RN

Update on Enterovirus from the VT State Dept. of Health

A virus called enterovirus-D68 has been spreading in several states. It causes respiratory illnesses ranging from mild cold symptoms to more serious symptoms that require hospitalization. Read more...

Lunch Menu

8th Grade Challenge Projects

Click here for details on Nicole Eaton's Basketball Skills Building.
Click here for details on Sophie Beliveau's fleece collection for care packages.

Dorothy Alling Memorial Library Programs for Kids

Click here to see what's scheduled in October at the DAML for children.

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Community Events

Click here for Community Events.

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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