THE SCHOOL BELL
Williston School District /March 11, 2015
A Message from the Administration
Parents' Expectations During A School Emergency
By Walter Nardelli, District Principal
Parents can be instrumental in helping authorities maintain order in an emergency situation by listening to and following directions given by school personnel, police officers and firefighters. Emergency situations make us feel vulnerable and out of control. School personnel, police and firefighters will do whatever is necessary to ensure your child is safe and reunited with you as soon as possible.
The following are questions parents frequently ask during an emergency and the answers that will support the efforts of the people working to keep all children safe:
HOW WILL I GET INFORMATION?
All factual information will come from Unified Command (school, police, fire and other officials) via Blackboard Connect 5* hourly - even if the message is “no new information,” or more frequently if there is new information to report.
All members of the local and state police departments, including dispatch, will be busy dealing with the school emergency. Please refrain from calling the police or other departments working on the emergency so that they can focus on the situation at hand.
SHOULD I COME TO THE SCHOOL OR EVACUATION SITE**?
Only if you are directed to do so via a message from the school. Please do not come near the school entrances. Police officers/school personnel will have the entrances to the schools blocked. By doing so you could put yourself and others in jeopardy.
SHOULD I CALL MY CHILD’S CELL PHONE?
Staff will allow your children to call/text you when it is safe.
We know it is important for you to speak with your child in an emergency situation. However, the sound of a ringing/buzzing phone may draw attention to the location of students who are safely hiding/waiting for emergency personnel. Everyone using cell service at the same time may overload or crash this communication system. Please wait for your child to contact you or to be updated with factual information via a Blackboard Connect 5 message hourly - even if the message is “no new information,” or more frequently if there is new information to report.
WHERE WILL I MEET MY CHILD?
If the school is evacuated a Blackboard Connect 5 message will direct you when to meet your child at a reunification site away from the school and evacuation sites. Students will be sent to this location as quickly as possible. Please be patient. The rescue and evacuation may take time but will be done as quickly and safely as possible. If your child is sent to the hospital this information will be passed on to you.
Please follow directions and listen to school staff member(s) at the reunification site. These staff members have the latest factual information to share with you.
WHEN CAN I LEAVE THE REUNIFICATION SITE WITH MY CHILD?
Once at the reunification site, do not leave with your child unless police or school personnel give you permission to leave. We need to make sure we have accounted for all students.
*Blackboard Connect 5 - A communication system using the internet and /or phone that can send information to all registered participants.
**Reunification Site - A location established, based on the circumstances, away from the schools and evacuation sites. The site will be manned by school and emergency personnel.
Variety Show!
Friday, March 13th 2015 at 6:30pm in the WCS auditorium.
Tickets will be $5 and seating will be reserved. Tickets are sold in the Lobby at WCS from 7:45am-8:15 Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and after school Wednesday 2:45-4:45, Thursday and Friday from 2:45-3:15.
March Concert Information (grades 7 & 8)
Annual Giant Indoor Yard Sale!
Sponsored by Voyager house & benefiting all WCS Level III end of year trips
What: Shop tables full of donated treasures! Household goods, Clothing, Accessories, Sports Equipment, Toys, Art, Electronics, Collectibles & More! Food Concessions too!
When: March 21st 9am - 2pm
Where: Williston Central School Cafeteria
Please donate items to the sale: Friday March 20, 6-8 pm donations will be happily accepted for the sale. Clean out your clutter and help students at the same time!
Come Shop March 21st!
Jump Rope for Heart March 27, 2015
Jump Rope for Heart is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. Participating WCS students will be bused to ABS in the morning and brought back to WCS after the event is over.
Children in grades 1-8 can participate in the event. Signed permission slips should be handed in to a physical education teacher. Registration deadline is Friday, March 20 or when we reach the maximum capacity of 375 students (whichever comes first). Fundraising envelopes will be given out after permission slips are handed in. Fundraising envelopes must be turned in by March 24. Look in the pledge envelopes for information about on-line fundraising opportunities. Classroom teachers with concerns about a student’s status for participation in the Jump Rope for Heart may hold the student from participating.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Jump Rope for Heart (grades 1-8)
I give ________________________ (student name)
permission to participate in the 2015 Jump Rope for Heart on March 27 at ABS.
__________________________________ (parent/guardian signature)
__________________________________ (teacher signature)
I am interested in helping the morning of the 27th (8:45-11:15)
_________________________ name______________________ phone ______________________ email
Give completed form to physical education teacher.
FUN NIGHT
A great way to have a few hours to yourself!
What: An evening of supervised fun for kids sponsored by Full House
Where: Drop-off/Pick-up at the Bell Tower Entrance at WCS
Who: Children grades K - 4th
When: Saturday, March 28th, 6:00pm-9:00pm
Activities Include: 2 Bounce Castles, Music, Face Painting, Bowling, Basketball, Movie, Crafts, Bean Bag Toss, Hot Dogs, Snacks galore and more!
Prices:
● Pre-Registration Discount through March 25th: $8/child, $15/family
● At the door: $10/child, $20/ family
● Snacks are $.50 each, Drinks $.50 - $1.00, Hot dogs are $1.00
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PRE-REGISTRATION FORM- WCS FUN NIGHT!
Child(ren) Name(s) and Age(s): ______________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________Phone ________________________
Emergency Contact:_________________________________ Phone ________________________
Total Enclosed (Checks to WSD):________________________________
Drop off forms and payment in envelope labeled “Fun Night” at ABS or WCS main office by end of school on Wednesday March 25th for pre-registration discount.
Baskets and Baskets of Fun!
So Many Choices!
Beautiful baskets filled with merchandise. Let’s see, which ones do I want to try to win? We could use some new camping supplies. How about all that great chocolate? Gift
certificates to area restaurants, now that sounds great. Then there are all these fun games to play—maybe my kids will take a break from their electronics. Now, what color raffle tickets are going to make me the winner? Oh, I know it doesn’t matter…but then again, maybe it does!!
The Big Basket Raffle and Silent Auction is the school’s largest fundraiser of the year. It has taken place every spring for 14 years. And this is going to be the 15th, on Saturday, March 28th! Over 300 area residents and their friends and family attend.
What People Are Saying About it:
A few past attendees said the following:
“I always enjoy the administration being the announcers!! Great girls night out! It is fun to win and cheer for your friends when they win! It's fun for the parents to enjoy themselves while their kids are at fun night.”
“Truly appreciate the amount of work that goes into putting the baskets all together (from the teachers, parents and kids to the organizers and volunteers). It makes for an interactive fundraiser that has become an annual community event that we look forward to.”Don’t you want to join them?
Tickets
This is for ADULTS only! Which makes it extra fun!!! And admission is free. Raffle tickets start at $1 per ticket with discounting as you buy more tickets; the tickets are used to enter a chance at winning one of over 50 themed baskets. And there will be over 25 Silent Auction items as well. For those of you with children in grades Kindergarten through 4th grade, you can drop them off at Fun Night on the other side of the school. Doors open for both events at 6:00 p.m.
Special Raffle Ticket Price to Support Williston Community Food Shelf
For every non-perishable food item you bring with you to the Basket Raffle, you will receive a free raffle ticket. Maximum number of free raffle tickets per person is 5.
“Caw”ling Class of 2019 Redhawks!
Join us for a Spring Social
Who: All Incoming CVU 9th Graders
What: Dance for CVU Class of 2019
When: Friday, March 20th, from 6:45 PM to 9:15 PM
Where: CVU Cafeteria
Why: Meet your peers from Shelburne, Charlotte and Hinesburg and support the England/Ireland/Wales trip scholarship fund.
Cost: $8 Admission
Snacks and drinks will also be available for purchase.
Questions? Please contact Michelle Fongemie at mfongemie@cvuhs.org
March into MATH!
March is Math Month in the Williston School District!
We will have some special events and contests going on in both schools throughout the month. Here’s what we’re planning….
Race Registration is officially open!
5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run
Saturday May 16, 2015, Williston Central School
Register on-line at www.willistonruns.org or pick-up your registration form at the Williston Central or Allen Brook School Front Offices.
More sponsors have signed on for Williston Runs! A HUGE thank-you goes out to
Hannaford Supermarket and The Francisco Family for renewing their sponsorships with us!!
Dust off your running shoes and start training! Run, Walk or Ride- Do it on your own or with some friends! You can even sign up and compete as a 3-Person Team!
However you choose to participate, you contribute to supporting educational opportunities for all our kids. See you there!
Visit our website www.willistonruns.org
For more information please contact
Sue Scheer at sue@willistonruns.org
Preparing for Kindergarten Registration
More information is on the school website.
Lucky U!
Would your student like the chance to win a rocket launch with Mr. Dippel or pizza with the principal? How about lunch and milkshakes with Ms. Tatlock or a sail on Lake Champlain with Ms. Crowley?
Williston FAP is excited to announce the start of a new program this year titled, “Lucky U”! Students will have the opportunity to enter individual raffles for a chance to win a special activity or experience with staff from both buildings to help raise money for FAP grants, field trips, etc. We have over 40 opportunities between ABS and WCS!
- Tickets will be sold during lunch March 16 – 19
- Drawing the 19th and winners posted March 20th
Each student will get one free ticket and additional tickets will be sold for 25 cents each (suggest limit of $5). During the week of March 16-19 students at ABS can purchase tickets in the library between 7:45am and 8:30am and at WCS during lunches. The winners will be chosen on Friday the 20th.
Contact Tara Weegar or FAP with questions
Health Office
Measles
As of 2/25/15 there have been no reported cases of Measles in VT. Please click on the links below for information about Measles.
http://www.cdc.gov/measles/about/parents-top4.pdf
http://healthvermont.gov/prevent/measles/index.aspx
You Have Been Challenged!
If the Ice Bucket Challenge taught us nothing else, it showed how issuing a challenge to the world will help spread the word like wildfire! In the same spirit of wanting to help raise awareness and get people talking, the International Lyme Community has issued this challenge: Take a Bite Out of Lyme!
For more information click on the link below:
http://lymediseasechallenge.org/join-lyme-disease-challenge/
IMPETIGO, (could this be the rash your child has)?
Impetigo, one of the most common skin infections among kids, usually produces blisters or sores on the face, neck, hands, and diaper area. The sores burst and develop honey-colored crusts. Impetigo is a highly contagious skin infection and is generally caused by one of two bacteria: Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes (also called group A streptococcus, which also causes strep throat). Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is also becoming an important cause of impetigo.
For more information please click on link below...
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/impetigo.html#
ABS: 871-6248 / Sylvia Love, RN
CVU Theatre Program Presents "The 39 Steps"
Lost Item
Soccer team shorts lost in WCS. They are green Nike shorts with #21 on them. Please call 318-5974 if located.
Items you may have missed previously...
Upcoming Events
Engineering Challenge (gr. 5-6) / Wed. March 12
Engineering Challenge (gr. 7-8) / Thurs. March 13
Variety Show / Fri. March 13 / 6:30 pm / WCS Auditorium
School Board Meeting / Tues. March 17 / 7-9 pm / CVU
Coffee with the Math Coordinator / Fri. March 20 / 8-9 am / ABS Library
Ski/Ride Mountain Trip / Fri. March 20
Donations Due for Team Baskets / Fri. March 20
CVU Social for 8th graders / Fri. March 20 / 6:45 -9:15 pm / CVU Cafeteria
Voyager Recycle Sale / Sat. March 21 / 9 am - 2 pm /
NO SCHOOL - Monday, March 23 (Parent/Teacher conferences)
Coffee with the Math Coordinator / Wed. March 25 / 8-9 am / WCS Dining Rm.
Jump Rope for Heart / Fri. March 27 / 8:45-11:15 am / ABS
Big Basket Raffle/Fun Night / Sat. March 28 / 6 - 8:30 pm / WCS
Intergen Meeting / Wed. April 1 / 11:35 am-1:10 PM /DAML
School Dance / Fri. April 3 /6:30-8:30 pm /WCS
Click here for athletics
Recreation & Parks Dept. Program Information
- Rec. Dept. website- www.willistonrec.org
- Rec. News- Monthly Youth Newsletter- Click Here
Youth Lacrosse Leagues- Grades 3rd -8th. Rec. Youth Lacrosse registration is now open. Lacrosse registration forms are available on our website or at the Rec. Office. We offer separate leagues for boys and girls in grades 3rd/4th, 5th/6th & 7th/8th. Indoor practices will begin the week of March 9, and will be one day a week starting at 6:00pm. There is a strict deadline of March 13 to register, as we need to formulate teams and register in the league by a certain date. All players must have a new or renewed US Lacrosse Membership. Information on how to obtain this will be on the registration form. VOLUNTEER COACHES! We are in need of coaches and team parents to help out this season. If interested please be sure to indicate that on the registration form.
Dorothy Alling Memorial Library Programs for Kids
Click here for the Bell listing of DAML events scheduled for children.
Click here for the DAML newsletters.
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Williston School District
Email: cpavlik@cssu.org
Website: www.wsdvt.org
Location: 195 Central School Drive, Williston
Phone: (802) 878-2762
Twitter: @wsdvt