Presentation: Adolescence 101
Tom Darling and Barb
Spaulding
This year at HCS:
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Middle school integrates literacy, vocabulary,
and writing combined into a block called “language arts”.
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Current 8th graders were identified
early in their academic career as a diverse group with various learning
needs. As a result, they’ve had
added attention and academic tracking. 92% have met the standard for reading on
this round of NECAPS…a success story of hard work by both teachers and students
alike!
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Talked about how Common Core links to curriculum
and how it supports children with work/college readiness. Being able to read
text for information and context are introduced.
Adolescence 101:
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Tom and Barb shared a great hour about
adolescent development on many levels (academic, physical, emotional,
intellectual).
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A PDF file will be made available on line (check
the PIE page for your copy!)
PIE Committee Updates:
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Celebrations:
o Barb
shared that middle school students have recently completed a project around the
book, The Giver.
o The
sixth grade team raised $10,000 for the Penguin Plunge. There was great participation and sense
of community for the 6th grade team… well done!
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K-2 (Primary Grades):
o 1st
grade is doing the penguin unit.
o Kindergarten
has finished assessments and they are starting to study oceans.
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Grades 3-5 (Intermediate Grades):
o The
Greek plays went well and ended their learning unit on Ancient Greece and
myths.
o The
beginner band and choral concert went very well. Beginner band is typically 5th
graders.
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Fundraising Committee:
o A
basket auction will be held at the pancake breakfast on Saturday, March 9th
from 8:00-11:00am. We need donations of maple syrup,
please contact Kate Dodge if you can help: dodgeopton@gmavt.net.
Look for a Sign Up Genius to volunteer to help at this event.
o August
11th there will be a HCS night at Centennial Field (Lake Monsters).
Mark your calendars.
o Box
Tops/Labels for Education – class vs. class competition is in full swing, send
in your box tops today.
o We
discussed and decided against a bake sale at Town Hall on voting day (Girl
Scouts will be selling cookies).
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Wellness Committee:
o Composting
is coming to the cafeteria! The
concept will get introduced to staff Feb 5th. CSWD will send representatives to talk
to the kids. In March kids will be
able to recycle and compost everyday in the cafeteria.
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Staff Appreciation:
o The
committee met today with Jeff O’Hara. The focus of the meeting was to start
outlining plans for Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10).
o Seeking
feedback from teachers about if there is a want/need for volunteer coordination
or collaboration.
Upcoming Events:
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Tuesday, February 19th is the science
fair (upstairs in the 6-8 wing)…come check it out!
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March 9th is the pancake breakfast
(the next PIE fundraiser). This will include a basket auction in which each
classroom will sponsor a basket.
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March 11th is the town school budget
meeting.
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April 12 and 13 will be the school’s production
of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
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May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Week.
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May 19th will be the annual golf
tournament.
Help Wanted:
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Barb Spaulding could use parent help for the
upcoming GeoBee Team. Ideally, the time requirement would be 2 days after
school for the 4 weeks in March.
Please contact her if you are interested.
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Approximately 3 gallons of maple syrup will be
needed for the upcoming pancake breakfast; please let Kate know if anyone has
maple sugaring connections.
PIE Meetings to be held on
the first Monday of the month at 6 pm (Next meeting March 4th)
