The Last Week

As usual, the end of year comes fast and furious.  There is SO much to do with a VERY finite end date.  Everyone who works in a school can feel it, the students feel it, and I know that it is felt at home.  There are all kinds of emotions happening, many mixed, bittersweet, and even sad, as well as excited, nervous and genuine happiness!  As I look back at this time, I can't believe I've been fortunate enough to be "in the business" for 33 years!  I started in 1984 and still learn so many new things each year I'm with students, families and teachers.

We'll see some changes next year, including personnel.  Mr. Griffin (Humanities), Ms. Burns (Math) and Ms. Grossman (World Cultures) will all be moving far away from Vermont.  I know I'll miss all three of them and wish them well. We have hired Sarah Hall Magoon for Humanities, Megan Mercier for Math and Laura Nally for a full-time Health/Wellness teacher.  Sarah is coming from Denver, CO, although she is originally from Thetford, VT.  Megan has been teaching in Williamstown, and is a graduate of Peoples Academy.  Laura has been substituting for us since February and is a K-12 Health Educator.

I'm in the office during the summer, with some time out for a break and a work conference.  Please connect with me if needed, by calling Linny (888-1401) or sending me an email at karen.weeks@lssuvt.org.  Report cards will be out during the middle of next week, and there will be a mailing to all Middle Level students in August.

Thank you sincerely for all that you do for the PAML community of learners.   Karen

Karen

Multi-cultural Spring Fling 2016

We had a wonderful day on 6-10-16 with our Multi-cultural Spring Fling!  Below are a few photos what show what an amazing day we had.  At the end of the day we were treated to a hypnotist, but were unable to take photos.   Be sure to ask your students about that amazing event!

So proud of our school - getting ready for the Taiko Drummers!

When the drumming started - ALL attention was directed at the drumming!

Close up of some PAML students getting a lesson in Taiko Drumming!

Experimenting with clothing from other countries!

Stunning Henna Tattoo!

Soap made by students in Kelly Saphier's workshop

Two friends - fresh from the Face Painting Workshop!

Enjoying Ice Cream after the International Lunch

Multi-cultural Spring Fling

Students are getting excited about our upcoming Multi-cultural Spring Fling on Friday, June 10th!  I don't blame them - just take a quick look at the offerings that are happening during the morning, after a visit from the Taiko Drummers.  The afternoon involves international foods/picnic and then a special performance in the auditorium - ask your student after school on Friday about the day!

Presenter

Catherine Kindl-Austria

Simona Schurpf-Switzerland (Griffin’s Room)

Sara Haskins-Costa Rica

Joseph Dewan-Nepal

Garth Walker-Australia

Ashley Lynch-Global

Anna Olsen-Colombia

Alexis George Owen- Greece

Turkish Council-Turkey

Wilson, Benson, Jason, Andy-China

Kelly Saphier-Vermont

Oanh Huynh-Vietnam

Elga Grunar-Indonesia

Jessee Lawyer- Abenaki

Rachel Bury-Canada

VT Face and Body (Henna/Glitter/Hair)