Academy Caller a newsletter for our academy community May 28, 2021 |
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Dear Academy Community, I hope this week’s Caller finds you all well! It’s been a busy few weeks here ar Academy School. Classes are starting their end of year activities, our forest areas and playgrounds are bustling with activity, we’re prepping for end of year trips and 6th grade graduation. It’s been such a welcomed experience to become invested in some of our typical traditions at the end of a very atypical year. Kelly and I had the opportunity to present at the WSESD school board meeting this week about our approach to student and staff wellbeing here at Academy School. The process of preparing and delivering our presentation served as yet another poignant reminder about how proud of our community we are. We have consistently embraced this year and the hurdles that it provided, and reframed our thinking of what is possible and most beneficial in school. Extended periods of outdoor learning, classes constructing outdoor learning spaces, cooking outside, our school bike program, expanding our school garden and the learning embedded in that, our commitment to project-based learning, while necessary this year, will undoubtedly become a consistent part of our community for years to come. We couldn’t be more proud. Looking ahead, while we will not host many of our traditional end of year activities again this year, we will be hosting an in-person ceremony celebrating our 6th graders on Friday, June 11th. We are looking forward to hosting those students and families to honor their achievements and accomplishments over the years here at Academy. In addition, every Thursday morning for the rest of the year we will be hosting Coffee with the Counselors from 8:30 - 9:15, under the tent off of the pathway along the side of the school. Donuts and coffee will be served. Also, please remember that there is no school for students on Monday, May 31 in observance of Memorial Day. Thank you as always for sharing the young people in your lives with us. It’s a privilege and an honor to work with them every day. Jon |
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COLLECTING OLD ACADEMY SPIRIT GEAR We are looking for gently used Academy spirit gear that students might have grown out of. If you have any at home that no longer fit your child, please think about donating it to our share shed. |
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REMINDER: Monday, May 31 no school in observance of Memorial Day. Friday, June 11 Sixth Grade Celebration 5:30 (please register) Monday, June 14 last day for all students and it is a half day. |
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Ms. Kathy and Ms. Wolfman's third graders made homemade Maple Vinaigrette that they tried on mixed greens. Watch the video below to learn how to make this delicious recipe. |
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Watch this video to learn how to make Maple Vinaigrette for mixed greens (harvest of the month). |
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Please click on the link below to learn about the Harvest of the Month (Mixed Greens). |
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Vermont Harvest of the Month | HomeUse Vermont Harvest of the Month (VTHOM) original artwork, signage, recipes, and lessons to explore, promote, and cook through the Vermont seasons. |
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CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO SIGN UP! |
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Emily Marker's Kindergarten's had maple vinaigrette over butter lettuce that they got from their field trip at Lilac Ridge Farm. |
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Nature Explorers Summer Camp Day camp for children ages 5 to 11 from June 28th through August 13th, 8:30am - 3:30pm, at Bonnyvale Environmental Education Center. Come to BEEC to play, imagine and explore while connecting with nature and each other. More information, registration and scholarships: www.BEEC.org 802-257-5785 |
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If you happen to be dropping off or picking up your kiddos take a look at the kiosk in front of the school. Mr. Sessions has been updating our Academy Bike Program FUNdraiser. We are getting closer everyday to hitting our goal! Read more about this amazing program down below!! |
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Dear Community Member, We are writing in hopes of soliciting support for the Academy School Bike Program, whose mission is to provide opportunities for more youth in our community to access bikes and learn to ride. It is our belief that riding bikes is an integral part of childhood; a fun way to develop healthy habits, get outside in our community, develop self-confidence and establish a life-long love of outdoor sports. We have found that many youth in our community, for a variety of factors, do not have this opportunity. We have developed an organization connected to Academy School, but in support of our entire community that aims to do the following: Any funds donated will go directly toward achieving these initiatives. The following levels of support will be recognized in these ways: $500 - $1000: Naming rights of an individual bike in the purchased bike fleet. (we will inscribe a small metal label to be permanently attached to the bike, and list your name and organization as a sponsor of the bike program). Name listed as gold-level partner in the Academy Bike Program and the Brattleboro Community Bike Park
$400 - $500 $200 - $400 $50 - $200
Please see the attached flyer with more detailed information. Any contribution that you are willing to make will be tax deductible, and will be greatly appreciated by youth in our community. If you have specific questions, please contact Jon Sessions by email at jsessions@wsesdvt.org or by phone at 802-254-3743. |
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Click on the link below to view the Academy menu for the month of June. |
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Nutrislice Menus | Brattleboro Area SchoolsBrattleboro Area Schools menus, powered by Nutrislice. Nutrislice is the leading provider of digital menus, signage, and ordering software. View menus online or with the Nutrislice app. |
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CHECK OUT THE LATEST EPISODE OF NEBULA NEWS. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! Click on the picture below to check it out. |
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