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April 9, 2026

Review

April 9, 2026 Review
April 9, 2026Review

Review Review

Bookfair!

Just in case you're having any kind of book emergency - the Norwich Book Fair on behalf of the White River School PTA is still happening!


The book fair ends Saturday, April 18th.


Thanks to everyone who came out on Sunday - what a delight to see current White River School staff, White River School families and students, and some general fans.


As expected, it was a sweet event and awesome to have our guest readers - Mr. Christopher Ashley (former principal), Mrs. Gail Haynes (former librarian), Ann Cerasoli, Linda Saturley, Lori Derosier, and Doug Kussius.


Thanks to everyone for spreading the book joy throughout our school community.


Tomorrow we celebrate reading as a school with READ AT THE BEACH DAY!! Students are encouraged to dress in beachy attire (no bathing suits). We'll have fun beach themed reading activities all day!

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Controlled Burn

The Co-Op is having a controlled burn from their propane tank next door for the next few days. Irving Gas and the Fire Marshall assured us it is safe. We are keeping the kids extra far away just in case. Also, we tried to get funny pictures...the flame looked a lot bigger in real life!

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Update from PE Update from PE

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN PE


ALWAYS HAPPENING Locomotor Skills,Social Skills, Movement,Agility and Balance


JUST FINISHED Climbing Wall, Badminton skills 3-5,Various Stick Activities,Bowling Intro,Jump Roping,Tag and Fleeing,Overall Strength,Team Activities involving balls, throwing and kicking


COMING SOON Jump Rope or Run across every state (activity), 3-5 team problem solving activities, Pogo Sticks,Lacrosse intro,Baseball/Softball intro ,Recess activities,Frisbee,etc


I am always looking for new activities that require movement,skills and working together to make classes fun and active.We have intro classes(hopefully leading to students liking a sport and signing up to play rec)


We have talked about life long activities with the older students,What life long sports or activities are,Why they are important and examples of.


Have a great break ,talk to the students about the fun we are having and always keep moving

Mr Ballou

What's up in Art? What's up in Art?

I also have a blurb for the weekly review:


Last month, our 1st and 2nd graders welcomed guest artists from the Center for Craft Studies and applied their knowledge of birds, texture, and color theory to sculpt and paint unique owls. Student artists also exercised extreme patience as the owls underwent glazing and firing, and finally welcomed their owls home this week!

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Upcoming: Upcoming:

No School Next Week!


Happy Spring Break!

Event Information
WRS Bookfair @ Norwich Bookstore Kick off!

When?
Sunday, Apr 12, 2026, 10:00 AM
Where?
Norwich Bookstore, Main Street, Norwich, VT, USA
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Event Information
Read at the Beach Day!

When?
Friday, Apr 17, 2026, 08:00 AM
Where?
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Spring Break!

No School the week of April 20th-25th!

When?
Monday, Apr 20, 2026, 08:00 AM
Where?
Event Information
Glow in the Dark MATH GAME NIGHT

When?
Thursday, Apr 30, 2026, 05:30 PM
Where?
Event Information
Boston Trip-- No PreK

When?
Friday, May 15, 2026, 08:00 AM
Where?
Event Information
No KINDERGARTEN (New Kindergarten Screening)

When?
Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 08:00 AM
Where?

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