Friday, October 9

Book Surprise!

We actually managed to surprise Amanda with our books, so many beautiful books!  There were gorgeous new titles, familiar classics, handmade books, used books, books wrapped in construction paper, bath books and more.  Amanda opened them with the students who enjoyed seeing the many familiar titles and seeing her open their gifts. Thank you so much for your participation.  These books will certainly be read and enjoyed over and over by the Laberge family.

Where's everyone going?

Surprise!

The cake

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!! 

A sincere thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers last Friday evening who helped to ensure Fun Night was a huge success. Your efforts proved invaluable as we earned over $2800 in funds towards our Spring 2016 trip to NYC. Our gratitude goes out to all those who helped with check in, running concessions, making donations, supervising games, the prize table, gymnasium activities, craft tables and finally clean up. We could not do this without the gracious support of our Swift families.

Parent Retreat- Input Requested

Each year Swift House facilitators and parents meet to discuss topics specific to our team and students. We generate topics based on the "Parent Satisfaction Survey" from the previous year. We also open the floor to any other topic parents would like to have more information or input on.

In addition to discussing topics, we bring food to share so we can eat dinner together as we start our meeting. It is always a nice way to make and strengthen connections among Swift House folks!  Please click here to complete the survey about potential dates and topics for the Parent Retreat.

Save the Date

Shrek, the Musical Parent/Student Information Night
November 9th @ 6 pm

Geography Gallery Walk 

Students in 7/8 geography class examine their classmates homemade globe projects during this week's gallery walk.

Student Globes

Adam Z shows globe features

Gallery Walk

St Mikes Lacrosse

Last spring Joe was connected to the men's lacrosse team through a non profit called Team Impact. They match up kids with needs with college athletic teams to give them a team experience and friendship. Joe was drafted onto the team and given a uniform. He attended practices and home games. Joe has made wonderful connections with some of the players and continues to be connected to the team. This fall he attended an alumni game at St. Michael's where this year's team played against alumni players. Click here to read an article about his connection.

Joe and Mr Hunt at an Alumni Game

Joe at St Mike's Lacrosse Game

Spark Thursdays- Session 2 (From School Bell)

The second session of Spark Thursday After School Enrichment, an after-school applied learning program for students in grades 5-8, runs October 22, 29, November 5, 12, and 19. These small group classes will be facilitated by school faculty and staff. Please access the link to the sign-up form below by October 19th. Click here to read more about the session 2 offerings. Sign-up form

HOW ARE FIELD TRIPS PAID FOR? (From School Bell)

Has your child been on a field trip this year? Did you know that these trips typically include an hourly busing fee in addition to entry or ticket fees?
What does a field trip cost? 
· Flynn: $10-$15 per student.
· Upper Grade Team Building: $20 to $25 per student
· Shelburne Farms/Echo Center/Apple Orchard/Pumpkin Patch: $10 - $12 per student
· End of Year Picnic: $6-$10 per student
Who pays for these trips? 
· These trips and other house activities are paid for by FAP through your contribution to the Williston Schools Annual Fund and are not included in the regular school budget.
Why does Williston fund field trips this way? 
· Provides equitable field trip opportunities across grade levels.
· Promotes thoughtful planning of trips. · Reduces money request to once per year. · Eliminates fundraising across all grade levels for these in-state trips.

Please do your part by making your tax deductible contribution to the Williston Schools Annual Fund of $30 per child in grades EEE-4 or $45 per child in grades 5-8 by clicking here.