March 31, 2017

Upcoming Dates

• April 3-7: Sound of Music Production week.  Classes will carry on as usual.  Students involved in the show should check in with teachers around missing work.  All Swift students will attend the show at 12:30 on Friday!
• April 24th-28th: Spring Break
• May 1st-5th: SBAC~ math and science standardized testing for all Swift students.
• May 9th and 10th: WCS 8th Grade Science NECAP standardized test
• June 1st-2nd: WCS 8th Grade Celebration Trip 
• June 5th-9th: Swift DC Trip and "Hometeam" Theme Week
• TBD- Swift End-of-Year Open House
• TBD- 8th Grade Challenge Presentations
• TBD- Swift Sandbar Picnic
• TBD- 8th Grade Graduation

*We will determine the dates of the last four events as soon as the School Board releases the date for the last day of school.

SBAC Testing- Headphones Please

Students need headphones for portions of the SBAC testing.  If your son or daughter has headphones that they can bring to school, please send them the week of testing (May 1st-5th).  We have some headphones available, however it does not make sense to purchase 90 pairs when so many students already have them on-hand.  Thank you!

 

Rube Goldberg Machines

Swifties created Rube Goldberg machines recently  to demonstrate various principles of science.  Fifth and sixth graders practiced identifying and drawing forces acting upon objects within their machines.  Seventh and eighth graders are identifying potential vs kinetic energy in their machines, calculating the specific kinetic energy of one object as well.

A compilation of 5th and 6th grade "machines"

Girls Science Discovery Day

The University of Vermont College of Medicine’s Chapter of the American Women’s Medical Association will be hosting their annual Girls’ Science Discovery Day on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the UVM College of Medicine in Burlington, VT.  Williston Central School has been invited to bring three seventh or eighth grade girls to the event.

The day consists of a keynote address, interactive workshops run by faculty and medical students, and an ice cream social.  Workshops from previous years have included learning about the immune system, medical imaging, and anatomy.  Activities have included viewing human organs, casting an arm and drawing blood from a dummy.  For more information, click here.

Any girls interested in attending should complete the Google Survey found here before Thursday, April 6th.  Further questions can be directed to Amy Skapof at askapof@cssu.org.  If we have more than three interested and enthusiastic candidates we will draw names on Friday, April 7th.  Those chosen to attend will be contacted by April 10th with more details.

 

CVU Spring Social- for 8th Graders

 

Who: All incoming 9th graders from the towns of Hinesburg, Williston, St. George, Shelburne and Charlotte

What: A DJ’d DANCE and an opportunity to get to know your fellow students of the CVU Class of 2021! This as a fantastic way for you to foster relationships with peers from other sending schools in the district before starting the 9th grade together in the Fall of 2017!

When: Friday, May 19th , from  6:45pm → 9:45 pm

Where: CVU cafeteria

Why:  Because you KNOW you want to see who will be joining you at CVU for the next four years. And,  its a great opportunity to make some connections before the start of summer vacation! And, it's a fundraiser for the CVU Senior Class Council. Be there!

Cost: $8 Admission

Snacks and drinks will also  be available for purchase

Casual (but classy!) dress→ this is not a “formal”

Questions? Please contact Michelle Fongemie at mfongemie@cssu..org

From Hurtful to Helpful: Helping Your Teen Navigate the Digital World

Free presentation for parents on April 11th at CVU.  Click on the image below for more detail.

 

Youth Lobby Day

 

Last year, approximately 700 young Vermonters from over twenty different schools and universities marched down State Street in Montpelier and gathered on the State House lawn in the largest youth-focused political rally in Vermont’s history. These students were all united in the belief that greater political action must be taken to address the threat of climate change. Student organizers are currently working hard to make this year’s Youth Lobby Day, taking place April 12th, 2017, even bigger and better than last years’ event.

Learn more about Youth Lobby Day 2017 here!

Summer Shakespeare

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Interested in performing in this classic Shakespearean comedy this summer and exploring the wonders of the imagination?

Description: Two weeks of intensive rehearsals from June 26th-July 7th (Mon.-Sat.) and one week of performances (including indoor, evening performances and outdoor, mid-day performances for the community).
Ages: 12-17
Rehearsals: (June 26th-July 7th)-at the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm (optional fun activities from 1-4) **no rehearsal July 4th**
Performances: (July 7th-15th) Evening shows at 7:00pm, July 7th and 8th (possibly 15th) (at the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts) ​ Mid-day shows July 10th, 11th, 13th, and 14th (various time/locations around Chittenden County)
Auditions: Monday, June 12th at 1:00pm in Williston (other arrangements can be made if necessary) Tuition: $300/participant ($200 for each additional sibling)
Contact: Lauren Palmer at silverclaw3@yahoo.com with any further questions or to enroll as an actor/actress (please also fill out basic registration form below).

Also see hourglassyouththeatre.weebly.com to check out the company’s previous production, for more information about the company, and for an online basic registration form (for actors) We are also searching for 2-3 crew members to help with lighting (for evening performances), sets, props, and costumes.

We are also looking for an assistant director (upper high school). Please enquire by contacting Lauren Palmer at silverclaw3@yahoo.com.

 **Sponsored by the Off Center for the Dramatic Arts**