As we conclude our first full week of distance learning, I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude for your support, patience, and engagement. As I expressed this morning at our very first Zoom Morning Assembly, BJAMS is a community and we are not defined by our building. We are still singing with Mrs. Wright, learning with our classroom teachers, exercising with Coach Bu, being fed by Mrs. Gentle, Mrs. Fisher, and Mrs. Z, and praying with Fr. Schnobrich. We are moving forward with our learning and we are learning very important lessons beyond the classroom, such as care for the community and the need to be flexible and accommodating. These are trying times, but we are in this together.

The school office is open for essential staff only on an extremely limited basis. Please email Mrs. Wilson and/or Mrs. Morrison if you need to retrieve something from the school.

Has your child exhausted your knowledge of Algebra? Could your child use an extra set of eyes on a paper? Rice students are volunteering as tutors for elementary and middle school students from our Catholic partner schools who may need extra help navigating their online learning assignments. Please contact Sarah Smith Conroy and Kim Hill if you would like your child to be paired with a Rice Remote Study Buddy. Tutoring sessions will be limited to 30 minutes per child per week to allow our Rice tutors to tend to their school and home responsibilities. All tutoring sessions will be held online in our effort to learn while staying safe!

Sarah Smith Conroy - conroy@rmhsvt.org
Kim Pushee-Hill - khill@rmhsvt.org

Like so many, Zoe has been hearing how the elderly and those with chronic health conditions are more susceptible to the corona virus and are also more likely to suffer from more feelings of isolation and loneliness associated with social distancing. Zoe learned from Heidi Scheuermann, manager of the Westbranch Apartments in Stowe, that there are 48 residents living there in small apartments, and many have no family or friends outside of the building. Now, they can no longer congregate in the community rooms, take exercise classes, or chat with friends on the benches because of concerns surrounding Coronavirus.

In response, Zoe is inviting her entire 6th Grade Class to join her in writing letters to all 48 Westbranch residents.The hope is that through reading the letters, they may feel less isolated and alone during this difficult time. What do you say 6th Graders? Please consider joining Zoe in writing two letters: one entitled "When I'm lonely I...." and the other "When I'm bored I...." Feel free to include a picture or drawing as an added bonus! Zoe will coordinate with Heidi to safely distribute the letters. Thank you.

Please mail letters to:

Zoe James

272 Thomas Lane

Stowe, VT 05672

Contact Hyde Park Helpers if you need assistance, or to find out how you can help

Please email Mrs. Morrison or Mrs. Wilson with the details so those in need can be included in this outreach program.

We will have a few extra meals prepared daily for those who weren't able to pre-order. Keep in mind, families have the option to participate in the meals program of any of their local schools, no questions asked. Please contact your local district for details on their meals program, as they may differ slightly from ours.

* This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Please email Mrs. Curran if you wish to order a yearbook, and please mail your check to the school. We are unable to accept cash or checks delivered in-person.

Remember every Tuesday and Friday we'll be attending morning assembly online through Zoom. We'll see you all there! Please use the link provided in the original email to join.