Wednesday, January 9, 2019

January 9, 2019

Independent Projects

Open House—for all students and families- Tuesday, January 29th, 2019


Swifties are well underway on their Independent Projects (5th-7th) and 8th Grade Challenge Research.  After developing a focus question and supporting sub-focus questions, students organized these ideas into a concept-map and an outline.  They generated a resource list and have begun their notecards, due this week.

Ms. Arapakos, WCS librarian, gave a fantastic presentation in the kiva on the many library resources available to us here at WCS.  We ask students to bookmark and explore the WCS Library Resources. (Notice the link to passwords available to students.   Passwords are required for access outside of the school building.)  These resources include encyclopedias, databases, online access to magazines, online books, and Webpath Express which allows students to search well-vetted, middle-school accessible internet resources.


Letter for Parents and Guardians of 8th Grade Parents

An important letter from our guidance department is attached to 8th graders' Greensheets this past week (January 4th).  Click here to read it online and please note these dates in your calendars:
  • On Friday, January 18th, CVU School Counselors will be coming to our school to meet with all 8th grade students to provide information about class selection and requirements for 9th grade.
  • 8th Grade Parent/Student Information Night will be held on the evening of Thursday, January 24th starting at 6:30 at CVU.


Spark Session 3

Session 3 of Spark Enrichment, 5th - 8th graders, begins on Thursday, January 10th.  We have a great new line up of workshops: creative cooking, origami, card games, Lego fun, cartooning, and weaving.  Students can register on line via this registration form.


Student Opportunities

For next year, the future, or for older siblings or friends...

Governor's Institute of Vermont: Winter Weekends
  • Governor's Institute provides a great range of challenging program for high school students
  • Summer and winter opportunities
  • Sliding fees based on ability to pay
Open House @ Center for Technology, Essex
  • February 9th, 11 am - 2 pm
  • CVU students can apply for the various tech programs in Essex and Burlington
  • Wide range of opportunities from health care to technology







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