Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Summer Time

As we cleaned up the walls in the PAML hallways I came across this poster I wanted to share...it seems to sum up the my thoughts for last year and will carry us as we move forward onto 2015-16 school year!  I hope summer is a great time for you and your families!

Friday, June 12, 2015

Summer 2015 Meals Schedule


 Please make note of times and locations of the Summer Meal Sites this summer, including Breakfast and Supper options!

Friday, June 5, 2015

TRY TEAM WINS!!

The combined grades 6 and 8 TRY (Teens Reaching Youth) Team at Peoples Academy Middle Level competed against 12 other middle and high school teams in the region and took first place in the SMART (Save Money And Reduce Trash) award competition. Through 6 months of work, their efforts allowed People Academy Middle Level to reduce their classroom trash amounts, by reducing the amount of food and recyclables by 98%. The team will be award $750 to continue their work next year.  This team has been committed to reducing food and recyclables from our waste stream and have been supported by Jennifer Clark.

Thursday, June 4, 2015

UVM Girls Science Discovery Day

On May 30th  Darian, Lily, Gabby and Naomi participated in "Girls Science Discovery Day" at the UVM school of Medicine. The PAML eighth graders participated in five workshops including; "Lessons from the Dead" and "Explore the Blood". This was a special opportunity for girls from around the state to work with the UVM faculty and medical students from the medical school. These PAML students all want to pursue medical related careers.  Thanks Mrs. Bronner for bringing these girls to the UVM event!

Friday, May 29, 2015

iPad Return Process - 2015


This is a copy of a letter being sent home with your students regarding the end of year iPad return process.


Peoples Academy Middle Level
202 COPLEY AVENUE
MORRISVILLE, VERMONT  05661
PHONE:  (802) 888-1401
FAX:  (802) 888-6488
KAREN WEEKS
Principal
TO:               PAML Parents/Guardians
FROM:          Karen S. Weeks
DATE:           May 29, 2015
RE:                PAML iPad Hand-In Process and Replacement Cost of iPad and/or iPad Equipment
 
Please be aware that all PAML student iPads and iPad accessories must be handed in to their core team teacher on Monday, June 8th for all grades.  When your student returns their iPad on the previously noted hand-in date, the following items listed below must be returned with the iPad.  Listed below are the replacement costs associated with the iPad and the iPad accessories for your reference.  Should any of these apply to your student(s), please send in a check made payable to ‘PAML’ to cover the cost of lost iPads and/or iPad equipment with your student(s) on their hand-in date. These funds will be used to purchase replacements.
       

EQUIPMENT
COST PER ITEM IF NOT RETURNED

COST PER ITEM IF RETURNED BROKEN
iPad
$400.00
N/A
Keyboard Case
$100.00
N/A
iPad Charging Cord
$20.00
$20.00 (if already replaced this school year)
iPad AC Adapter
$20.00
$20.00
Keyboard Charging Cord
$5.00
$5.00
Black Neoprene Carrying Case
$20.00
N/A
Over the summer, all apps and data will be deleted from student iPads, therefore, students are being encouraged to save any data (i.e., photos, etc.) they deem valuable to their Google Drive to avoid losing it.  Videos do not upload well to Google Drive.  Students should fully charge their iPads and remove any passcodes the night before hand-in.  Returning students in August 2015 will be issued the same iPad they used the previous year with new apps appropriate to their new grade, and they will be able to access their Google Drive again.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact PAML at (802) 888-1401.
Thank you for all you do for the PAML community!


Karen S. Weeks
Principal

Wednesday, May 27, 2015

PLEASE DONATE USED MIDDLE LEVEL BOOKS!

Summer Book Giveaway!


Ready to enjoy some great new books over the summer?
Is your book collection getting old?  Repetitive?  Too easy?

Participate in the PAML Summer Book Giveaway!

How to participate:

  1. Bring in your old books!  You may have read that favorite book 3,752 times and may be ready to pass it on.  Please make sure books are in good condition and appropriate for grades 5-8.  Books can be dropped off at the middle level office for Ms. Slater.  Please try to bring them in as soon as possible, and by Friday, May 29th at the latest.  Thanks!!

  1. Come pick out new books* at the Book Giveaway!   Monday, June 1st in the Learning Center (Slater/Bourne’s room).  You DO NOT have to donate books to be able to take books!  All are welcome and encouraged to pick out some great treasures at the Book Giveaway.

ALL STUDENTS deserve great books to enjoy over the summer!!

*True story - one parent of current 8th grader reports that her son found his all-time favorite book in the summer give-away! Maybe that can happen again! Please send in the books that you are ready to part with!

Sunday, May 17, 2015

Japanese Flower Arranging


Our very own Barbara Saxe worked with the 6th grade Humanities classes last week as they continued their global studies.  Barb helped the students create amazing Japanese Floral Arrangements! Here's a quick glimpse of a few of their creations!