PA Family Communication

The students above were mingling about the library last week during our annual 'Club Fair', which is one of our efforts to connect students with opportunities and interests outside of the classroom. We know that students are more successful at school when they feel connected and a sense of belonging. Clubs are one way to develop a unique connection at school.

ANother way to build connections at school is to attend Open House. We hope to see you all this Thursday sometime between 5-6:30. The suggestion is to arrive with your student, follow their schedule, and then head over to the library and cafe to catch up with community partners and learn about opportunities at PA beyond the classroom.

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 (with PA Swag Prizes)

• 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

Sept 18 - PA & PAML Open House 5-6:30

Sept 25 - ASVAB Testing @ GMTCC

Oct 2 - No School, Yom Kippur

Oct 8 - PA & PAML Make Up Picture Day

Oct 10 & 11 - Homecoming

Oct 13 - No School, Indigenous Peoples' Day

Oct 24 - Early Release, Noon Dismissal

Oct 24 - Q1 Ends

** Nov 20-22 - ADDAMS FAMILY MUSICAL by PASC!!**

Scenes from (ancient) World History 1 Class.

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. These meetings are open to all Peoples Academy parents and we need your support. For more information or to join, you can find us repping a table at the upcoming open house on September 18th, or reach out to a tarah.hubbard@lamoillesouth.org.

The ASVAB test will be offered at GMTCC on Thursday, September 25th from 9am-12pm. Please come to guidance to sign up and pick up a permission slip. Here is more info about the ASVAB! If you have any questions please reach out to lindsey.yablonowski@lamoillesouth.org.

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!

If you haven't already done this, it is highly recommended....it's never been this easy to see your student's progress!

• Mobile App: 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.

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.

The photo above features the boys soccer team and student spectators celebrating their 2-1 victory over Harwood this past weekend. We have a fun week of soccer with the boys (4-0) hosting Colchester today and Stowe on Friday. The girls host Spaulding at on Wednesday. All games start at 4:30. Come join the fun and excitement and grab a tasty snack at our awesome Booster Shack. For more on sports and drama click the link below to learn about Golf, XC running and the Addams Family musical.

If you haven't already, check out the options on gear. Something for the entire family.

Recreation is essential to us all. It’s what makes a town healthy, connected, and welcoming. It’s for everyone—all ages, all abilities. However, last year, we saw cuts to our Rec Coordinator position and other funding. With budget season approaching, now is the time to raise the topic with the Selectboard that Morristown has both the size and the need to support strong recreation opportunities. Our kids, our families, our young adults, adults of all ages, and all of our neighbors benefit when recreation is prioritized.

Missed the Selectboard Meeting on Sept.15th but want to share your thoughts with Selectboard members. Here is a template. Email address can be found here.

"Dear Select Board,

I support the Town of Morristown including Recreation in the budget for (year? FY26). A coordinator position is essential to the success of accessible and successful recreation for all in this amazing community.

I want recreation in town to be ........

I want to see Morristown Recreation focus on.......

I support a budget that includes a Recreation Coordinator and recreation funding."

Vermont Youth Leaders in Aging invites high school students to connect with older adults in their community through structured, multigenerational volunteer experiences led by trained UVM student facilitators. Over the course of the school year, students will engage in group visits to senior living and residential care communities, explore a range of meaningful career paths, and learn from UVM faculty, staff, and student mentors. This program is free for students, and includes the opportunity to earn a certificate and stipend. They are currently welcoming youth to apply at this link ASAP (the program starts Sept. 20th).

Here is a link to the website with additional details: https://www.uvm.edu/larnermed/centeronaging/vermont-youth-leaders-aging. Contact Marissa Birne, marissa.birne@med.uvm.edu, if you have questions.

Check out the monthly offerings!

It's an original resource and REFERRAL tool for basic needs like housing, food, utilities, and transportation. The emphasis is on referrals, because not only can you find information about hundreds of organizations on the side, you can also refer yourself or others and make a direct connection with those organizations.

The site is free to use and has information about local (e.g. neighborhood food shelf), state (e.g. Department of Health), and ational (e.g. Veterans Affairs) resources. It can also be translated into over 100 different languages.

This collaborative community program connects gently used high-end bicycles with individuals who may not otherwise have access to them.

• Donating a Bike: Those with gently used, high-quality bicycles they no longer need can

contribute to this meaningful community initiative.

• Each BFF recipient will also receive a new bike helmet!

• Individuals or families in need of a bike or bikes are encouraged to reach out to learn about available options and the application process.

• No questions are asked about income levels.

• On behalf of recipients, social service agencies, case managers, youth leaders, educators, and the like are encouraged to make requests too!

• For both bike requests and donations, interested parties should contact: Sam Lotto, swlvt57@gmail.com, Phone/Text: 802-793-5509

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

• 5–7hrs/wk

• Help manage our Instagram, create engaging content, and support community events

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