Good evening Middle School Families,
We’re excited to kick off our first round of Lifetime Activities (LTA) in January! Each LTA session includes three afternoons of hands-on, experience-based activities. We will run two sessions this year:
Session 1: January
Session 2: May/June
How LTA Works
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LTA starts during 5th period.
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Students still get lunch.
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We end at the regular dismissal time.
Choosing Activities
Students will see a list of options and choose their top three in order of preference. While we can’t always guarantee a first choice, we work hard to make sure every student gets into one of their top picks.
Activities change each session and can depend on the season. For example, ice fishing only happens in January. Some activities are outside, so students should plan ahead and dress for the weather.
What LTA Is All About
The goal of LTA is to give students new experiences that help them:
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Build stronger relationships with classmates and staff
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Connect with the wider community
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Discover new skills, hobbies, and interests
LTA is part of the school day, so all school rules still apply.
Permissions & Forms
You’ve already completed the general field trip permission slip—thank you! However, some activities require an additional waiver. For example, the Green Mountain Rock Climbing Center has its own form. If your child signs up for an activity that needs an extra form, we will let you know ahead of time so you can sign it.
As we get closer to Session 1, we’ll send out more information so you can check in with your child about their choices and final placement.
Community Members—Want to Get Involved?
If you’re an adult in the community with a skill you’d like to share—you’re willing to complete fingerprinting and are available on the dates — we’d love to hear from you! Our January plans are set, but we still have some flexibility for the May session.
Feel free to reach out if you’re interested! I've included some photos of past Lifetime Activities below.
As we head into break, we are asking that Chromebooks stay at school so they are charged and ready to go when we return. We know that having one more device at home to monitor can be challenging, so if your child does bring their Chromebook home and you’d prefer not to keep it there, I’m happy to help.
I will be in the building on 12/22 and 12/23 from approximately noon–7/8 p.m. Please feel free to reach out to me at jpaquette@svuvt.org, and I’ll gladly meet you at the front door if you’d like to drop it off at school. Thank you for your support, and enjoy the break!
Finally, a huge thank you to all of our students in grades 7–12 for their incredible support of our school-wide Food Drive. Congratulations to the 8th grade class for donating the highest number of food items and earning the top spot! Today, the 8th grade enjoyed their well-deserved reward of ice cream sundaes during 8th period. We truly appreciate the generosity, kindness, and strong sense of community shown by our students. Go Slaters! 💙🍨
Wishing all of our students and their families a relaxing, joyful December break!
Warmly,
Jennefer Paquette
Middle School Principal
