PA Family Communication

Congratulations to the Peoples Academy Stage Company for advancing to the state finals this past weekend. AND!! They did this all while hosting a regional festival. There were five schools from across the region at PA all day Saturday competing for a few spots in the grand state festival. Special recognition went to Ruby Giuliani and Lydia McGrath for costume design and Oliver Giuliani, Dawson Beattie, and Adrianna Verzilli for acting. Good luck to our thespians on their journey.

Mar 23-25 - VTCAP Science Testing, 11th Grade, Rescheduled

Mar 26 - Noon Dismissal, Conferences

Mar 27 - No School, Conferences

Apr 1 - Career Exploration Event - P5 & 6 interrupted

Apr 12 - Science Olympiad @ Norwich University

Apr 14 - SAT Testing, In-School

Apr 16 - VSAC Financial Aid Meeting, 5:30pm

Apr 20-24 - April Break

May 25 - No School, Memorial Day

June 11 - Graduation, 6:30pm @ Peoples Academy

Classic first day of Spring in Vermont.

In an effort to increase communication, gain feedback, and build more understanding of families needs and hopes we are going to put 'Pulse Questions' in the newsletter form time to time. If you could please take a minute to answer these questions, it would be very much appreciated.

This week's questions

Did you attend the 1 Act Performance? Why or why not?

Are you signed up for conferences? If not, what are the barriers?

Click here to provide us with helpful feedback.

We are excited to offer Family/Teacher Conferences this Thursday, March 26th from 12:30pm to 5:30pm Friday, March 27th from 8:00am to 12:00 pm. Once again we are using the Meet the Teacher program to schedule conferences. If you haven't already, please use this link to schedule your conferences. As a reminder time slots are filling up. Contact Michele (michele.walker@lamoillesouth.org or 802-888-4600) for any help needed with conference scheduling.

We look forward to seeing you!

In February, Taylor Daleb participated in the Poetry Out Loud competition held at the Barre Opera House, with students from all over the state, and did well enough to move on to the finals.

Only 10 others moved up with her to compete in the finals, held at the Flynn Space in Burlington, March 5th. She had to memorize and perform two poems, with a third ready to go in case she made it to the top three finalists. She didn't make it into the top three, but she did very, very well, especially considering she went all by herself and knew no one there. But of course, she made friends quickly!

We, especially her classmates in Public Speaking, are extremely proud of Taylor.

We are happy to announce that the cafeteria will now be serving free afternoon snacks from 2:45 to 3:00! Make sure your students know to come and check it out.

Learning about bird anatomy in Biology class.

We are excited to announce that next on Wednesday, April 1st, we will be hosting a guest speaker from the Department of Labor. Mat Barewicz is an economist for the state of Vermont and his presentation focuses on the Vermont labor market. He will be presenting 'Vermont's Most Promising Jobs' to our school community. This will provide exposure to various career information and opportunities throughout High School. This year, It includes information on job outlook and opportunities, career paths, and related resources.

Students will first complete the MyNextMove career interest inventory during TA on April 1st.

Our VTCAP testing has continued this week for our 11th grade students. Families play an important role in helping students feel confident, calm, and ready to do their best. You can support your student by ensuring they get plenty of rest in the days leading up to the assessment, stay well-hydrated, and eat a healthy meal before testing. On the day of the test, plan to arrive early, maintain a calm and positive attitude, and remind your student that they are well-prepared and capable. These small but meaningful actions can make a significant difference in creating a smooth testing experience.

To better understand the nature and purpose of the assessment, we encourage families to visit cognia.org for additional information.

The school will be administering the Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener (SAEBRS) to students next week. This brief screening tool is administered twice a year and helps us better understand students’ social-emotional and academic needs so we can provide appropriate supports and promote overall student well-being. The SAEBRS is not a diagnostic assessment, but rather a proactive way to identify areas where students may benefit from additional support. All information is kept confidential and used solely to guide school-based interventions. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the school.

While we are grateful for the generous support already received, we are currently $3,000 short of our goal. Our hope is to lessen the fundraising burden on families and ensure every student can attend without cost or hardship. If you would like to help support this special night, donations can be dropped off at the PA office and checks can be made payable to Peoples Academy. Thank you for helping make this celebration possible.

If your student has not yet reserved a copy, they should do so now by making a down payment or paying in full with Michele in the Main Office. Please note that only the number of yearbooks reserved will be ordered, so it is essential to reserve your copy by April 1st. The total cost of the yearbook is $62.

10th Grade students had a fun day full of learning at St. Michael's College last Thursday.

PA will be hosting a VSAC financial aid event on Thursday, April 16th from 5:30-6:30 in the PA library: VSAC-Financial Aid and Managing College Costs. The presentation is geared toward parents of juniors, but anyone is welcome! Come with questions.

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!

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