November 20, 2017

Introducing Max!

We are so excited to announce that Max was born on November 16th at 2:39 pm.  Mother and baby are doing well!

Introducing Ms. Cooper

My name is Katherine Cooper, and I am very excited to be filling in on Swift house while Ms. Laberge is on maternity leave. I earned my Master of Arts in Teaching at UVM in 2016, and was lucky to complete my student teaching with Voyager House. Last year, I returned to Williston Central in a one-year position on Full House teaching seventh- and eighth-grade science. I have endorsements in middle level science, social studies, english language arts, and math, and am happy to be able to teach a variety of subjects this year. I live in South Burlington with my husband and son and we enjoy spending time outdoors in all seasons - hiking, biking, canoeing, and skiing. I love to travel and visit with friends in far-away places. This summer a highlight was a trip to see a friend in the Sand Hills of Nebraska - just in time for the solar eclipse. I look forward to getting to know the students and families that make Swift House such a great place to teach.

Trimester 1 Conferences

We will begin Trimester 1 conferences after Thanksgiving. During this time your child will share his or her progress on the personal goals he/she has made this first trimester and discuss important next steps in their learning. 

Please sign up for a conference with your child's core teacher via the calendars linked below.

Trimester 1 Conference Sign-Ups

 FAP Annual Fund

If you have not already contributed to the FAP fund, please consider doing so today.  These funds pay for our campout, Flynn trips, Sand Bar Picnic, the Intergenerational Reading program and so much more.  We have raised only 25% of the $4,000 anticipated to cover 92 students.  Click here to donate.

Swift House has raised $1,000 of the $4,000 FAP Goal

The Williston Families as Partners (FAP) is dedicated to ensuring that the children of Williston receive the best education possible. Strong schools and strong families combine to create a vibrant Williston community and help our children reach their full potential.

For a suggested donation amount of:
$30 per student in grades EEE-4 and/or
$45 per student in grades 5-8 ​

Your contribution to the Williston Schools Annual Fund will ensure the continuation of important FAP programs that directly support and enhance the education of all of our children:

• equitable funding of field trips that extend the learning beyond the classroom; 
• educational grants for classrooms to provide enhanced developmental opportunities for all students; 
• new technology for classroom use; 
• student services in the form of clothing, equipment and scholarships to camps for those most in need; 
• speakers and workshops for parents; 
• an inter-generational reading program; 
• and teacher appreciation events

Contribute to the FAP Annual Fund

Polar Express Updates

We are officially cut off-- the Vermont Children's Trust ask they we limit ourselves to the elves we have already signed up.  If you and/or your child have signed up, please review the following details:

• Elf Job Description
• Elf Fundraising Details

 Flashlight Drive for Puerto Rico at WCS 

Ever since Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, over 80% of public schools in Puerto Rico have been closed, and still are! Tanner Wolpert and Asa Roberts are working with former Swift student Storm Rushford and his family to send flashlights to help these schools. Our goal is to send more than 450 flashlights by Friday, November 17th. These flashlights will help a school without power by bringing enough light for students to read and write as soon as they can. The types of flashlights we are looking for are relatively cheap and light, and suitable for moving around the school. Please drop off your flashlight donations in the box outside of the front office at WCS.

Williston Ski and Snowboard Program

Please see this week's School Bell for detailed information about this fantastic program!

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is opening up on Monday after Thanksgiving break.  Swift House students will attend as core groups on the following dates:

• Monday, November 27th: Ms. Donnelly and Ms. Skapof's cores

• Thursday, December 1st: Mr Hunt and Ms. Laberge's cores

The book sale is also open after school for families.  Please see the School Bell for further information.

New Related Arts Rotations

New Essential Arts rotations start Monday after Thanksgiving break.  Students starting gym do not need gym clothes the first day!

Theater Photos, continued

Behind the scenes, preparing for the show (which of course means many new beards and mustaches!).