THE SCHOOL BELL
Williston Schools /February 13, 2019
Penguin Plunge and lots more ...
by Williston Lead Principal Greg Marino
I hope Williston families are enjoying this mid-week snow day. For administrators, it's generally a chance to get some quiet work time in the office and get caught up on a few things. I for one am enjoying the opportunity! I hope your day includes at least some play in the snow and that all our Williston students get their taste of snowy fun outside!
It is always inspiring to participate in the Penguin Plunge for the VT Special Olympics. This year was no exception. With over 40 brave students and adults plunging this year, the Williston Schools team was the second highest fundraising school team of the entire event, raising nearly $17,000 for the VT Special Olympics. That is an impressive accomplishment that we should all be proud of. I hope our team grows to even larger numbers next year. Parents should know that they are welcome to join the team and jump along side their children. We have had students as young as kindergarten participate (last year) in this event! You should also know that the Williston Schools directly benefit from this event as well by receiving funds for our unified sports teams at WCS. Congratulations to all our brave penguins and all those who made a donation to support this great cause. $20,000 here we come!
Read more including Theme Week Food Drive - Williston Community Spirit, Williston Schools APP, Door Security and Traffic Flow, and Student Drop-Off, Pick-up Reference Video
Proposed CVSD Budget
The Board of Directors for the Champlain Valley School district is excited to share information with our communities about the proposed budget for 2019-2020. Please visit our website at https://www.cvsdvt.org/budget for up-to-date information. We encourage you to view the links below as well.
Questions are always welcome and can be sent to cvsdboard@cvsdvt.org
(http://bit.ly/CVSDbudgetflyerFY20)
(http://bit.ly/CVSDbudgetFY20FAQs)
WCS Theme Week February 18-22, 2019: Community Spirit!
Every year leading up to February Break, WCS celebrates Theme Week. Essential Arts and World Language Teachers offer a menu of fun workshops for students to choose from and attend with their peers from other houses Monday - Thursday of Theme Week.
This year’s theme is Community Spirit, with workshop choices including Cookie Art, Cupcakes for the Community, Cooperative Games, Mardi Gras Masks and Parade, Spy School Breakout, WCS Community Trivia, Outdoor Games, Memes, Laser Cut Keychains, and much more.
The week culminates with an assembly on Friday morning and the annual Student-Faculty Basketball Game in the afternoon as we head in to vacation.
Food Shelf Offers Vacation Food
Eighth Grade Challenge
Box Tops for Education
Please send in your Box Tops for Education. Next submission is February 28th.
2019-2020 Kindergarten Registration
Pre-Registration for Fall 2019 Kindergarten has begun for Williston and St. George children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2019.
We start the process by asking families to complete this pre-registration form.
Following submission of the pre-registration form, we'll collect registration forms* and paperwork (copy of birth certificate, proof of residency, and immunizations) in advance of Kindergarten screening in early 2019. *Families with children enrolled in the ABS EE program will only need to provide a copy of the birth certificate and these forms.
Please reach out to Laura (871-6200; lgigliotti@cvsdvt.org) or Cindy (871-6203; cpavlik@cvsdvt.org) with questions.
Mobile App
Download the WSD App and get notifications for groups, sports teams, 3-4 Chorus, etc. to keep informed.
Open App, tap on the 3 horizontal bars in the top right and select Notifications. Tap on the group boxes for those you want.
Families as Partners
Tuesday Early Dismissal
Dismissal at ABS is 1:35 pm.
Dismissal at WCS is 1:55 pm.
The Tuesday schedule for morning Preschool is 8:00 to 10:15 am. Afternoon preschool is 11:15 am to 1:30 pm.
Four Winds Nature News
School Lunch Menus
Monthly Fitness Fun
More Links, More information
Upcoming Events
Thurs. Feb. 13 / 4th Gr. NAEP Testing
Thurs. Feb. 14 / FAP / WCS Community Rm / 8-10 am
Mon. Feb. 18- 22 / Theme Week at WCS
NO SCHOOL Feb. 25-March 1
Fri March 8 / School Dance / WCS / 6:30-8:30 pm
March 11-15 / ABS Visiting Artist
Wed. March 13 / Four Winds / WCS Community Rm / 8:30-10:30 am
Thurs. March 14 / FAP / WCS Community Room / 8 - 10 am
Wed. March 20 / gr. 7-8 Concerts
Fri. March 22 / NO SCHOOL / teacher conferences
Upcoming Events on the School Web CalendarDAML Programs
Click here to access the DAML web site listing of events.
Recreation & Parks Offerings
Williston Schools
Email: cpavlik@cvsdvt.org
Website: https://www.cvsdvt.org
Location: 195 Central School Drive, Williston
Phone: (802) 878-2762
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Williston-School-District-1483758238612170/timeline/
Twitter: @wsdvt