A newsletter from Stowe Elementary School

PO Box 760, 254 Park Street, Stowe, VT 05672 USA
P: 802­.253.­4154 F: 802.­253.­6915 W: www.stoweschoolsvt.com

Friday, April 28, 2017

April 26, 2017




Congratulations to all of our 
talented musicians for a beautiful 
Spring Concert!

Thank you, Mr. Gagnon and Ms. LaClair

PTO POSTS
  • Birthday Book Club:  The next Birthday Book Club is on May 18. On that day, we will recognize birthdays in April, May, June and July.  If you would like to sign your child up for this program, please fill out a form located in the entryway at SES and submit a check made out to SES PTO Birthday Book Club in your donation amount.  If you have any questions about this program, please contact Diane Lepikko at:   flushflud1@aol.com.

NEWS AND EVENTS
  • Community Meeting:  Friday, April 28 at 8:20.  Students from Mrs. Smythe's class will be our main presenters.  You're always welcome to join us!
  • New Personnel and New Assignments:  Next year, two of our faculty are moving to new assignments here at SES.  Mr. Sean Semler will be joining the 4th grade team and Mrs. Stanton will become our Literacy Interventionist, providing specialized support for students.  New personnel include:  Mrs. Mary Karen Crawford, school nurse; Ms. Caroline Souter, grade 1; and Ms. Ashley Goddard, grade 5.
  • 5th Grade Musical:  The fifth grade play is in full production mode.  The set construction crew is looking for the following supplies:  large pieces of cardboard (refrigerator size), and water-based paints in bright colors (blue, yellow, green, red, white).  All supplies can be dropped off in the office or in the upper wing outside of the fifth grade classrooms.  Thank you!  
    • Student Art Show:  Student Art Show at the Helen Day Art Center - May 1st to May 27th.  Opening Reception - Monday, May 1st from 3:00 - 6:00.  Cheese and crackers, Ben & Jerry's ice cream, and cider will be served to celebrate the opening.  Come and support our school's young artists!   Student Art Show
    • 6th Grade Chromebooks:  Parents, for your planning purposes, 6th graders at SMS are provided with a Chromebook.  
    • Talent Show, May 17 from 6:00 - 7:00:  All students are welcome to participate. Previews are after school on Tuesday, May 2 and Thursday, May 4, with a dress rehearsal on Tuesday, 5/16, from 3:00 - 4:00.   
    • Stock Market Game:  Congratulations to our 5th grade teams!  We had two teams in the top three of the Stock Market Game.  One of the teams finished first in our division out of 71 teams.  That same team came in fifth out of 477 teams statewide.  Well done!

    Important Dates

    May 17:  Talent Show
    May 18 & 19:  Kindergarten Interviews
    May 24:  5th Grade Musical (The Music Man!)
    June 5:  2nd Annual Miles for Smiles Fundraiser
    June 13:  Celebration Day
    June 14:  5th grade graduation


    LINKS

    Helen Day Art Center Student Art Show

    Helen Day Art Center Summer Camps

    Helen Day Art Center Spring Classes

    Living With Diabetes in the Family

    National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

    North Country Animal League Reading Buddies

    Stowe Children's Theatre Summer Musical Theatre Camp

    Stowe Children's Theatre Registration Form

    Vermont Family Theatre Summer Theatre Camp

    Rugged Adventures Summer Camp

    Stowe Mountain Resort's After School Golf Program

    Stowe Mountain Club Junior Golf

    PGA Junior Golf League

    Smuggs Vermonter Camp





    Tuesday, April 11, 2017

    April 11, 2017


    SES:  April 10-14


    Smirkus resident artists, Josh and Nettie, will bring learning to life, sharing traditional circus skills with our students in a way that captures young imaginations while building confidence and fostering simple, proven strategies for success.   


    Our students are receiving expert instruction in movement, juggling, diabolo, plate spinning, and more. Students will improve balance, reflexes and fine motor skills while learning cooperation in a non-competitive environment.  Families, please make sure your child wears comfortable clothes for movement all week.

    Final performance in the gym:  Friday, April 14 @1:40.
    Please join us!


    PTO POSTS
    • Birthday Book Club:  The next Birthday Book Club is on May 18. On that day, we will recognize birthdays in April, May, June and July.  If you would like to sign your child up for this program, please fill out a form located in the entryway at SES and submit a check made out to SES PTO Birthday Book Club in your donation amount.  If you have any questions about this program, please contact Diane Lepikko at:   flushflud1@aol.com.
    STOWE EDUCATION FUND
    • Iron Chef Competition:  Sushi Yoshi will hold Stowe's Fourth Annual Iron Chef Competition to benefit the Stowe Education Fund on April 12.  Teams from local businesses competing in this event will create and execute original recipes using any ingredients they wish.  A panel of local celebrity judges will rate these culinary creations.  The event starts at 8:00 PM but come early to enjoy food and to form a cheering section for one of the teams.  There is a raffle during the event with donated prizes and gift certificates from local businesses.  Proceeds benefit the SEF, a 100% volunteer based non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and enriching Stowe schools.


    NEWS AND EVENTS
    • Community Meeting:  Friday, April 28 at 8:20.  Students from Mrs. Smythe's class will be our main presenters.  You're always welcome to join us!
    • Food Service Survey:  Please complete this survey to provide valuable feedback regarding our food service.  Negative or positive, your feedback is very important to us. Please take the time to do this, even if your child does not participate in the school lunch program. The survey only takes about 2 minutes to complete. We'd love to hear from everyone!  Food Service Survey  
    • Incoming Kindergarteners:  If you have a child who will be entering kindergarten this fall, please let us know.  Contact Sue O'Grady or Dot Hayden in the SES office.

    Important Dates

    April 10 - April 14:  Circus Smirkus
    April 13:  Kindergarten Orientation 
    April 17 - 21:  Spring Break
    April 26:  Spring Concerts for bands and chorus
    April 27:  Spelling Bee
    May 11:  Talent Show
    May 18 & 19:  Kindergarten Interviews
    May 24:  5th Grade Musical (The Music Man!)
    June 5:  2nd Annual Miles for Smiles Fundraiser
    June 13:  Celebration Day
    June 14:  5th grade graduation


    LINKS

    Apple Tree April Vacation Adventures

    Cotton Brook Fun Run

    North Country Animal League Reading Buddies

    Let's Get Outdoors! Skateboarding

    Stowe Children's Theatre Summer Musical Theatre Camp

    Stowe Children's Theatre Registration Form

    Vermont Family Theatre Summer Theatre Camp

    River Arts Spring and Summer Camp

    Rugged Adventures Summer Camp

    Stowe Mountain Resort's After School Golf Program

    Stowe Mountain Club Junior Golf

    PGA Junior Golf League

    Helen Day Spring After School Classes

    Stowe Youth Baseball Registration

    Smuggs Vermonter Camp

    Yearbook Order Form