kesd Notes from the Nurse: April 2025 2025-04-21T15:18:10Z 2025-04-21T15:18:10Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notes from the Nurse: January 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notes from the Nurse: April 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 21, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> This month, we are focusing seasonal allergies. With Spring rolling in, you and your children may be experiencing an increase in seasonal allergies. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Community Resources,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting April 21, 2025 (CANCELLED) Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-04-21T13:11:41Z 2025-04-21T13:11:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </span> <strong> (CANCELLED) </strong> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> April 21, 2025 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nq0Q0Xa6Ucfhh7p2hz5QBM6hfap8rdb5Kq_SdZQuTJg/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: April 20, 2025 2025-04-20T16:04:16Z 2025-04-20T16:04:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: April 20, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> April 20, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: Special April Vacation Edition District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image KESD Students Compete at National Civics Bee 2025-04-17T17:20:22Z 2025-04-17T17:20:22Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Students Compete at National Civics Bee </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 17, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Students From Miller's Run and Burke Town School were chosen as finalists in the Local Chamber of Commerce's National Civics Bee®.  </span> </p> <p> <span> Marshall May, eighth grade Burke Town School student, won first place, earning $500! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The event took place at Lyndon Institute on April 14, 2025, and the keynote speaker was Joe Benning. The director of our local chamber of commerce, Loralee Tester, guided KESD, Christ Church, and Clarendon essay finalists through two rounds of multiple choice questions, testing finalists' knowledge of our country's founding principles. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ten fine citizens are advancing to the state competition hosted by Vermont's Chamber of Commerce on June 25th at the Barre Opera House. </span> </span> <strong> Eight of the ten finalists are from KESD! </strong> <span> <span> These students have gained knowledge about American democracy and practiced engaging respectfully and constructively along the way.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Congratulations to all of our participants: </strong> </p> <p> <span> Damien Strang, Marshall May, Elli Straffin, Brooklyn Rivers, Bentley Allard, Jaxyn Gilman, Jayce Grayson, Averill Scott, Josh Curtis, Aiden Clark, Makyia Whitcomb, Emilia Brothers, Taylor Peck, Sam Batchelder, Ally Brown, Scotty DeLaBruere, and Logan Pierce </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> A huge shout out of appreciation to all of the adults who supported the students along the way and helped to make this event happen right in our community! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Students From Miller's Run and Burke Town School were chosen as finalists in the Local Chamber of Commerce's National Civics Bee®. District News,Miller's Run School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting April 28, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-04-17T17:18:40Z 2025-04-17T17:18:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> April 28, 2025  </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foamPgW2HetptAFZYJ6n3LVINa_ss04XLLeU-cJnvwQ/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image 2025-2026 Preschool & Kindergarten Roundup 2025-04-14T15:58:59Z 2025-04-14T15:58:59Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Kindergarten-Roundup-FY26.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> 2025-2026 </span> </span> <strong> Preschool &amp; Kindergarten Roundup </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 13, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> For residents of: Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock </strong> </p> <p> <strong> <br/> </strong> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have a child who will be </span> </span> <strong> 3 or 4 years old </strong> <span> <span> before September 1, 2025, your child is eligible for preschool!  If you have a child who will be </span> </span> <strong> 5 years old </strong> <span> <span> before September 1, 2025, your child is eligible for kindergarten! </span> </span> </p> <p> <strong> <br/> A </strong> <span> . To request </span> <strong> information </strong> <span> <span> about scheduling a </span> </span> <strong> Roundup appointment </strong> <span> <span> or enrolling your child in one of our public school </span> </span> <strong> </strong> <span> preschools or kindergartens </span> <strong> , </strong> <span> <span> please submit an electronic request @ kingdomeast.org or contact the following school administrative assistants by </span> </span> <strong> Friday, May 9th: </strong> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 14, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> For residents of: Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock </strong> </p> <p> <strong> <br/> </strong> <span> If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2025, your child is eligible for preschool! If you have a child who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2025, your child is eligible for kindergarten! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> A. To request information about scheduling a Roundup appointment or enrolling your child in one of our public school preschools or kindergartens, please submit an electronic request @ kingdomeast.org or contact the following school administrative assistants by Friday, May 9th: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Kindergarten-Roundup-FY26.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Preschool &amp; Kindergarten Locations: </span> </h5> <p> <strong> Burke Town School: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/100FQvGqym0lV4nPX0kvCPWwPxsKiDOKFAkeDcHgi6As/viewform?edit_requested=true" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span>   </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> call 467-3385, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:cdewitt@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> cdewitt@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> </ul> <p> <strong> Concord School: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <strong>   </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmV475E3W-WM6UGxMGiFJ0rpul5YwM8IHpyqRvnDd9o94kjg/viewform" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span>   </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> call 695-1201, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kwest@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> kwest@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> </ul> <p> <strong> Lyndon Town School: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6jv7ZfU9zzOeYKD_N5HqPDpFkNRt9YwGYUgycLwU_19d32Q/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> </li> <li> <span> <span> call 626-3209, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:jomitchell@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> jomitchell@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> </ul> <p> <strong> Miller’s Run: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18Mi_w9JzC9IaXKxDC8Q2kQeqwAT32xSXPFwZilHjgiw/edit" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> </li> <li> <span> <span> call 626-9755, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:rbickford@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> rbickford@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Kindergarten Locations:  </span> </h5> <p> <strong> Lunenburg Elementary School: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUDKpBDddVl8Utk_gnttk8vkNRapMfD9xSu3T_aQleLONIVw/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> </li> <li> <span> <span> call 892-5955, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kgoulding@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> kgoulding@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> </ul> <p> <strong> Newark Street School:  </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc019gYSkBdLYmCeeEWNUZrMkZoQLszzb4h4sgNEWJTTrGPAg/viewform?usp=dialog" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> </li> <li> <span> <span> call 467-3401, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:bwarstler@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> bwarstler@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> </ul> <p> <strong> Sutton Village School: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe7nGh3Fl98Lu6ogrOlkzQTQLXtNELdmM-HnB1ARQO3ddVwNQ/viewform?usp=header" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> </li> <li> <span> <span> call 467-3492, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:mpike@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> mpike@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> B.  </strong> <span> If you would like to enroll your child at any other prequalified preschool or childcare program in VT for </span> <strong> 10 free hours of preschool per week, </strong> <span> <span> please contact that program directly.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <strong> <br/> C. </strong> <span> <span> For  more information or questions about Universal Preschool, child development or early childhood events, please contact the </span> </span> <strong> KESD Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Carla Ciardelli, </strong> <span> at 626-4730 or cciardelli@kingdomeast.org. </span> </p> <p> <strong> <br/> Roundup </strong> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> appointment times </strong> <span> <span> will be scheduled between </span> </span> <strong> Tuesday, May 27th to Friday, May 30th </strong> <span> <span> .  Once you complete the request form, you will be contacted to set up an appointment. *Preschoolers and kindergarteners who attend Roundups will receive a “Welcome to Preschool or Kindergarten” activity bag.  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2025, your child is eligible for preschool! If you have a child who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2025, your child is eligible for kindergarten! District News,Newark School,Student Services,Concord School,Early Childhood,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride: April 13, 2025 2025-04-13T16:08:55Z 2025-04-13T16:08:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Wildcat Pride - </span> </span> <strong> April 13, 2025 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> April 13, 2025 </strong> </h4> </div> We'd like to congratulate our April Star Students. Students were honored for demonstrating Safety, Responsibility, and Respect. District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: April 2025 2025-04-13T15:58:14Z 2025-04-13T15:58:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: April 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> April 13, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Only one more week until spring vacation and it’s going to be a busy one! As usual before a vacation, we’ll celebrate with an all-school Spirit Week. District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: April 13, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-04-13T15:52:00Z 2025-04-13T15:52:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: April 13, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> April 13, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> A couple of years ago, we decided to prioritize early interventions, especially in reading at the Newark Street School. Results of last year’s state literacy assessments, current iReady assessments, and classroom formative assessments are demonstrating positive results. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: April 11, 2025 2025-04-11T15:55:00Z 2025-04-11T15:55:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Bulletin: April 11 </span> <strong> th, 2025 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> April 11, 2025 </strong> </h4> </div> We have arrived at the week before April vacation! It has been a whirlwind few weeks since our last Bulletin, with incredible amounts of learning and growing taking place. District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image LTS News 4/10/25 2025-04-10T16:16:38Z 2025-04-10T16:16:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News: </a> <span>  April 10, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> April 10, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Lyndon Town School News: April 10, 2025 District News,Lyndon Town School,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image KESD Policy Committee Meeting April 15, 2025 2025-04-10T15:41:12Z 2025-04-10T15:41:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span>                                                          April 15, 2025 </span> <span> ( </span> <span> <span> Note-This committee will now meet on the 3rd Tuesday of every month </span> </span> <span> ) </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jp6jnOXzykucFn94BFmFqcohxD2VKL_A_K14iOv22nI/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Wayne Whitehill 2025-04-08T18:06:01Z 2025-04-08T18:06:01Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_0552+-+Wayne+Whitehill.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Wayne Whitehill </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> April 8, 2025 </strong> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Meet Wayne Whitehill, </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> Sutton School, Math Interventionist! </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Wayne Whitehill, also known as Mr. Whitehill to his Kindergarten-8th grade students, has worked with Sutton School and ý East for 16 years and has been teaching for 30 years altogether! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Growing up in a large family on a small family farm in Morgan with 4 sisters and 2 brothers, Wayne and his siblings always had fun at school while learning. Wayne and his twin sister often would play school when they were younger as well. Fun fact: Wayne's sister is also a teacher at ý East School District! Wayne always enjoyed learning new things, which in turn made him decide to pursue a career in education, which would allow him to do what he loves while also sharing that passion for learning with his students. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Mr. Whitehill was asked a series of questions regarding his time at Sutton School and with ý East School District. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by his answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "My favorite thing about working at Sutton School is working with our amazing students, staff, parents and community members and how we all support one another". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "My favorite moments as an educator is watching students get that look of, "I DID IT!!!" when it comes to working on a challenging concept or problem. I always appreciate when students have a great sense of humor too!". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "I look forward to always hearing my students laugh while they learn each and every day!". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Mr. Whitehill demonstrates the spirit of the quote "FAIL means: First Attempt In Learning and END means: Effort Never Dies" in his approach to teaching K–8th grade students by creating a classroom culture where mistakes are celebrated as essential steps in the learning process. He encourages his students to view challenges not as obstacles, but as opportunities to grow, reminding them that every failed attempt is simply part of their journey toward understanding. Mr. Whitehill emphasizes perseverance and resilience, helping students develop a growth mindset that values continuous effort over immediate success. By reinforcing that learning never truly ends and that effort is never wasted, he inspires his students to stay curious, determined, and confident in their ability to improve. </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Thank you, Mr. Whitehill, for your 16 years of dedicated service to ý East and your colleagues at Sutton School, and for the unwavering support, guidance, and inspiration you've given to your students at Sutton School. Your commitment to education and your positive impact on the school community does not go unnoticed. We appreciate you and are so happy to have you on our team of educators! </strong> </p> </div> Meet Wayne Whitehill, Sutton School, Math Interventionist! Wayne Whitehill, also known as Mr. Whitehill to his Kindergarten-8th grade students, has worked with Sutton School and ý East for 16 years and has been teaching for 30 years altogether! District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom News: Taking a Look at April 2025 2025-04-07T18:25:58Z 2025-04-07T18:25:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom News: Taking a Look at April 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> April 7, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/April+Newsletter.png" alt=""/> </div> As a class, we are trying to get better at taking our work from the day home. To help us do that, please continue to send your students take home folder everyday. District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,MRS 1st Grade thumbnail main image Catamount Student Showcase Night 2025-04-07T18:09:02Z 2025-04-07T18:09:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Catamount Student Showcase Night </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 7, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Join us on Thursday, April 17th for a free dinner where students will present their learning and goals for this point in the year! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Event Details: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> When: Thursday, April 17th </span> </p> <p> <span> Time: 5pm-6:45pm </span> </p> <p> <span> Where: Sutton School Multi-Purpose Room <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Spring+Catamount+Night+.jpeg" alt=""/> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Spring+Catamount+Night+.jpeg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Catamount Student Showcase Night <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 7, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Join us on Thursday, April 17th for a free dinner where students will present their learning and goals for this point in the year! </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Event Details: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> When: Thursday, April 17th </span> </p> <p> <span> Time: 5pm-6:45pm </span> </p> <p> <span> Where: Sutton School Multi-Purpose Room <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Spring+Catamount+Night+.jpeg" alt=""/> </div> Join us on Thursday, April 17th for a free dinner where students will present their learning and goals for this point in the year! District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image ý East Athletics Community Connection: Spring Edition 2025-04-04T15:07:31Z 2025-04-04T15:07:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Athletics Community Connection: Spring Edition </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> April 4, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Welcome to the first Spring Community Connection! You'll receive this newsletter every Friday morning. District News,Athletics thumbnail main image LTS News 4/3/25 2025-04-03T16:35:55Z 2025-04-03T16:35:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News: </a> <span>  April 3, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> April 3 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Lyndon Town School News: April 3, 2025 District News,Lyndon Town School,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting April 8, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-04-03T16:11:20Z 2025-04-03T16:11:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 8, 2025 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pEuP22DPwDTyndPPWjoU1qZ8bU3NfzL_eAihVHFT7Sk/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K-DYNVswDB1IVayRKp8vWOdHPlz6cDH-8wLoimpyBoc/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting April 8, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-04-03T16:08:57Z 2025-04-03T16:08:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> April 8, 2025 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UrxvojiPp-dJSQUwl_GhWzGQc-sRv8cTYg0qjMaQKno/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Sutton School Spring Craft Fair 2025-04-01T14:45:45Z 2025-04-01T14:45:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Spring Craft Fair </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 1, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Join us for our Spring Craft Fair at Sutton School on </span> </span> <strong> Saturday, April 12th from 9am-2pm. </strong> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span>       </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We will have an assortment of vendors, offering offering a variety of items! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We also still have a few spots available for vendors!  Contact Sutton School at 802-467-3492 or email crobinson@kingdomeast.org to learn more. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> All proceeds will go to the Sutton School 8th grade class!  </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/pexels-photo-908308-083da051.jpeg" alt=""/> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sutton+Craft+Fair+Dec.+2024.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Holiday Craft Fair 2024 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 20, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Join us for our Holiday Craft Fair at Sutton School on </span> </span> <strong> Saturday, December 7th from 9am-2pm. </strong> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span>       </span> </p> <p> <span> We will have an assortment of vendors, offering Christmas trees, Scentsy, handmade crafts, Pampered Chef, Jamie's Woodworking &amp; Engraving, Knit/Crochet items, Tote bags, Chocolates, Wreaths, and more! There will also be soup and sandwiches available!  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> All proceeds will go to the Sutton School student council and the 8th grade class!  </span> </h5> </div> Join us for our Spring Craft Fair at Sutton School on Saturday, April 12th from 9am-2pm. District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride: March 31, 2025 2025-03-31T15:50:53Z 2025-03-31T15:50:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wildcat Pride - March 31, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 31, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride March 31, 2025 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: March 29, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-03-29T16:45:51Z 2025-03-29T16:45:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: March 29, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 29, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> State testing for students in grades 3-8 begins tomorrow. We understand that testing can sometimes be a source of anxiety, and we want to ensure our students feel prepared and confident. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: March 29, 2025 2025-03-29T16:12:48Z 2025-03-29T16:12:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: March 29, 2025 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 29, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Here at Lunenburg Elementary, we are looking forward to a fantastic spring! We are planning for our annual Trashion Show, exploring field trip ideas, and preparing for our spring concert. District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image LTS News 3/27/25 2025-03-27T17:20:42Z 2025-03-27T17:20:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News: </a> <span>  March 27, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 27, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Lyndon Town School News: March 27, 2025 District News,Lyndon Town School,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: March 24, 2025 2025-03-24T18:10:00Z 2025-03-24T18:10:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Bulletin: March 24 </span> <strong> th, 2025 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> March 24, 2025 </strong> </h4> </div> At some point, March decided to run away and now I find myself facing down April! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image 2025 SheJumps & KEAP Jr. Ski Patrol Event at Jay Peak 2025-03-24T17:18:18Z 2025-03-24T17:18:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2025 SheJumps &amp; KEAP Junior Ski Patrol Event at Jay Peak </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 24, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> ý East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) partnered with SheJumps to offer a Junior Ski Patrol yesterday at Jay Peak. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Throughout the day, participants were taught a range of outdoor skills that are utilized by ski patrollers to keep the mountain safe. Topics included first aid, avalanche control, snow science, weather stations, toboggans, avalanche rescue techniques, radio communication, avalanche dogs, and much more. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> <span>  </span> Thank you </span> </span> <a href="https://www.shejumps.org/wild-skills-junior-ski-patrol" target="_blank"> SheJumps </a> <span> <span> and </span> </span> <a href="https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&amp;ai=DChcSEwju6OrCm6OMAxW1Qf8BHVMjEEUYABAAGgJtZA&amp;co=1&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwhYS_BhD2ARIsAJTMMQaZOkHGaF783y5N6-qCnou7VIuiXs5wG_dVS8Vop5s4HppBKbM0en4aAqmMEALw_wcB&amp;sig=AOD64_1Q_mkuvo0gd8YacOoIVisbJlVhpQ&amp;q&amp;adurl&amp;ved=2ahUKEwjx7uLCm6OMAxUYrokEHd5ZOf0Q0Qx6BAgKEAE" target="_blank"> Jay Peak Resort </a> <span> <span> for helping to provide our female students lessons in mountain safety and first aid. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Here are some photos from yesterdays event. It was a great day! <br/> </span> </p> </div> Newark School,District News,Concord School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: March 23, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-03-23T17:38:02Z 2025-03-23T17:38:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: March 23, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 23, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> So much to share!!I highly encourage you to take 30 minutes or so with this one. Watch the Community Cooking Video. Listen to the Voices of Rural VT Teachers Podcast featuring Ms. Lauren and read the KESD feature as well. Complete the student led conference survey. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image U.S. Measles Cases are Rising–Make Sure Your Family is Protected 2025-03-21T14:59:11Z 2025-03-21T14:59:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> U.S. Measles Cases are Rising–Make Sure Your Family is Protected </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> U.S. Measles Cases are Rising–Make Sure Your Family is Protected </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Match 21, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> ý East Families, Staff &amp; Community, </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Did you know that measles is known to be one of the most contagious viruses? Studies show that an infected person will spread measles to about 9 out of 10 people they come into contact with who are not vaccinated. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> While there is only 1 reported case in Vermont, measles cases are currently on the rise in the U.S. and worldwide. Measles is not just a little rash. It can be dangerous, especially in children younger than five years old. Nearly 1 to 3 of every 1,000 children who become infected with measles will die from respiratory and neurologic complications. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The best way to protect your family against serious illness is with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. MMR is safe and effective. Two doses of MMR vaccine are about 97% effective at preventing measles; one dose is about 93% effective. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Measles is almost entirely preventable with vaccines. While most people in the U.S. and Vermont are vaccinated against measles, communities with lower vaccine coverage are at higher risk for outbreaks. Vaccinating your family protects other children from measles who can’t get vaccinated because they are too young or have medical conditions. Being vaccinated against measles is your best defense against measles. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here’s how you can help keep your family, school, and community healthy: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Make sure you and your family are vaccinated against measles—especially if you plan to travel outside of the U.S. Measles is still common in many parts of the world. Every year, measles is brought into the U.S. by unvaccinated travelers who get measles while they are in other countries. </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Children should get two doses of measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine—the first dose at 12-15 months and the second dose at 4-6 years. </span> </li> <li> <span> Babies 6-11 months old who are traveling internationally should get an early dose of the MMR vaccine at least two weeks before travel. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <strong> If your child is sick with measles symptoms, stay home and call your doctor. </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Symptoms usually start with a high fever, then a cough, runny nose, and red and watery eyes. A rash usually appears three to five days after the first symptoms. </span> </li> <li> <span> If you do not have a health care provider, call 2-1-1 to be connected to care. </span> </li> <li> <span> If you suspect measles, make sure to call before going to a doctor’s office, the hospital, or a clinic to let them know about symptoms. Because the virus is so contagious, the office will need to take precautions before you arrive. </span> </li> <li> <span> While there is no treatment for measles, your doctor will have the best guidance on how to care for a child with measles. </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Additional Resources: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/document/lsid-epi-measles-factsheet.pdf" target="_blank"> “What to Know about Measles” Factsheet </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-schedules/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf" target="_blank"> Printable Vaccine Schedule for Children </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/measles/media/pdfs/2024/07/English-image_Measles-Before-After-Travel_Fact-Sheet_073124_cleared.pdf" target="_blank"> “Preventing Measles Before and After Travel” Fact Sheet </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> For more information on measles and vaccines, visit </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="http://healthvermont.gov/measles" target="_blank"> HealthVermont.gov/measles </a> <span> . </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> Did you know that measles is known to be one of the most contagious viruses? Studies show that an infected person will spread measles to about 9 out of 10 people they come into contact with who are not vaccinated. District News,Health Services thumbnail main image LTS News 3/20/25 2025-03-20T19:11:04Z 2025-03-20T19:11:04Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News: </a> <span> <span> March 13, 2025 </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 20, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Lyndon Town School News: March 20, 2025 District News,Lyndon Town School,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Janis Chamberlain 2025-03-20T15:49:37Z 2025-03-20T15:49:37Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Come+From+Away+-+Janis+Chamberlain.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Janis Chamberlain </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> March 20, 2025 </strong> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Meet Janis Chamberlain, </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> Sutton School, Literacy Interventionist! </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Janis Chamberlain, also known as Ms. Chamberlain to her Kindergarten-8th grade students, has worked with Sutton School and ý East for 16 years! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> From early on in life, Janis has always enjoyed watching people make the realization that they are capable of accomplishing things that they found to be challenging, which in turn inspired her to dedicate her life to helping students see their capabilities and overcome challenges. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Ms. Chamberlain was asked a series of questions regarding her time at Sutton School and with ý East School District. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "Our staff works collaboratively to help students reach their potential and we celebrate the unique qualities of every student and staff member". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "When I listen to students talk about their passion and their strengths, I am encouraged". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "I look forward to reading new books and listening to students share their perspective and new insights". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Ms. Chamberlain embodies Pablo Picasso’s quote, </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <strong> “The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.” </strong> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> by using her own passion for teaching to inspire and nurture the unique talents of her Kindergarten through 8th grade students. She recognizes that every child has a special gift—whether it be in academics, creativity, leadership, or kindness—and she fosters an environment where students can discover and develop their strengths. Through engagement, encouragement, and individualized support, she helps each student recognize their potential. More importantly, she instills in them the value of sharing their talents with others, encouraging teamwork, mentorship, and acts of service. By modeling generosity and a love for learning, Ms. Chamberlain not only gives away her own gift of teaching but also empowers her students to find and share their own gifts with the world. </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Thank you, Ms. Chamberlain, for all you do for your students at Sutton School and for the ý East School District! We are so happy to have you as part of our team of Educators! </strong> </p> </div> Meet Janis Chamberlain, Sutton School, Literacy Interventionist! Janis Chamberlain, also known as Ms. Chamberlain to her Kindergarten-8th grade students, has worked with Sutton School and ý East for 16 years! District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image ý East School Board Seat Openings March 2025 2025-03-20T15:24:16Z 2025-03-20T15:24:16Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Open+Board+Seats+March+2025.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Board Seat Openings </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <strong> ý East School Board Seat Openings March 2025 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 20, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Would you like to become a voice for our ý East Students? </span> </h4> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> The ý East School Board still has 4 openings on its (15) member board for representatives from the following towns: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Concord (1 year) </span> </li> <li> <span> Lunenburg (2 years) </span> </li> <li> <span> Lyndon (2 years) </span> </li> <li> <span> Sheffield (3 years) </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you are a resident in one of the towns listed above and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board and would like to learn more, please visit </span> </span> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkingdomeast.org%2Fschool-board%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Re5vmfeFqiMmt5FoiJ9pdbnKhK9_hmwqUCNQxHHPw837bQQkvrjCF3-Q_aem_04fBc7YxB2U4pc64wXvLsw&amp;h=AT2DSXGB4dRZttIHkDr7oQbHVvvrpZ-WCx72eqyEiqcjcd0oDcHzHuOgviIR1n559R4y7J7u4m--vMUYeQQbMSRo6FFBFY9fM44H8SR4PInYNJPpYumzmxTaoPlKJpatdonfcA-n7xuj1qKA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2Aln7OH8fBC8Y5Ke_wyTSwqjlUDcwrhG18B78uNFoy3DaWqx6_1w9z8iJDK1rAdVuyXsHvsZYFlgPMPauDhhQSOwD1ZaagrtQiix2QeafzmL1x2sLHPrv_6ZJFoi_j_MXnS82PShvOdg7E11srrJZ-ifbCy22OYeiG9Xa9QAkjDmlA69I3I66hLoycgyUhCKRQYSfRxwSj0ihtX35uHXhhElA" target="_blank"> kingdomeast.org/school-board </a> <span> <span> for more information. <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Would you like to become a voice for our ý East Students? </span> </h4> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> The ý East School Board still has 4 openings on its (15) member board for representatives from the following towns: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Concord (1 year) </span> </li> <li> <span> Lunenburg (2 years) </span> </li> <li> <span> Lyndon (2 years) </span> </li> <li> <span> Sheffield (3 years) </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you are a resident in one of the towns listed above and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board and would like to learn more, please visit </span> </span> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fkingdomeast.org%2Fschool-board%3Ffbclid%3DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0Re5vmfeFqiMmt5FoiJ9pdbnKhK9_hmwqUCNQxHHPw837bQQkvrjCF3-Q_aem_04fBc7YxB2U4pc64wXvLsw&amp;h=AT2DSXGB4dRZttIHkDr7oQbHVvvrpZ-WCx72eqyEiqcjcd0oDcHzHuOgviIR1n559R4y7J7u4m--vMUYeQQbMSRo6FFBFY9fM44H8SR4PInYNJPpYumzmxTaoPlKJpatdonfcA-n7xuj1qKA&amp;__tn__=-UK-R&amp;c[0]=AT2Aln7OH8fBC8Y5Ke_wyTSwqjlUDcwrhG18B78uNFoy3DaWqx6_1w9z8iJDK1rAdVuyXsHvsZYFlgPMPauDhhQSOwD1ZaagrtQiix2QeafzmL1x2sLHPrv_6ZJFoi_j_MXnS82PShvOdg7E11srrJZ-ifbCy22OYeiG9Xa9QAkjDmlA69I3I66hLoycgyUhCKRQYSfRxwSj0ihtX35uHXhhElA" target="_blank"> kingdomeast.org/school-board </a> <span> <span> for more information. <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Open+Board+Seats+March+2025.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> To submit your letter of interest, please use one of submission options listed below: </strong> </h4> <ol> <li> <span> CALL: 802-626-1904 </span> </li> <li> <span> EMAIL: info@kingdomeast.org </span> </li> <li> <span> MAIL: to the address listed below: </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> </p> <p> <span> School Board Representative Openings </span> </p> <p> <span> PO Box 129 </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Center, VT 05850 <br/> </span> </p> </div> The ý East School Board still has four openings on its (15) member board. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image KESD Student Place 1st & 2nd in Their Grade Group in the Vermont Fish Art Contest 2025-03-19T21:08:45Z 2025-03-19T21:08:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Student Place 1st &amp; 2nd in Their Grade Group in the Vermont Fish Art Contest </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 19, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> ý East is proud to announce that two students within our school district were announced winners yesterday in the national Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest. This contest was open to grades K-12 (5-18 years). Students were asked to select a fish species to research, create an illustration of the species, and write a one-page creative writing essay. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Congratulations to Briar Carpenter from Sutton School, who won 2nd place in the Vermont Grades K-3 category.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We would also like to give a big congratulations to Emilia Brothers from Miller's Run School who placed 1st in the Vermont Grades 7-9 category.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Click </span> </span> <a href="https://www.wcax.com/2025/03/18/vt-students-win-fish-art-contest/" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> to view the press release published by WCAX. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> To learn more about the Fish Art Contest hosted by the Art of Conservation, click the button below. <br/> </span> </p> </div> ý East is proud to announce that two students within our school district were announced winners yesterday in the national Art of Conservation Fish Art Contest. District News,Miller's Run School,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Latest Updates from Ms. Lauren's Class 2025-03-18T19:02:30Z 2025-03-18T19:02:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Latest Updates from Ms. Lauren's Class </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 18, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Hello!  My name is Lauren Whitcomb (“Ms. Lauren”) and I am honored to teach K/1 at Newark Street School.  In our classroom we focus on being curious learners, being kind friends, building community, and developing confidence and independence.  In our small, combination K/1 classroom we know one another well and our teachers and helpers are able to meet students where they are academically, socially and emotionally.  We do a lot of small-group work and use flexible groupings to both extend and support students.  We have fun! We sing, chant, dance and move! And we spend time outside- playing, sledding, exploring and skiing!  I love to integrate curriculum content when possible- for example, this trimester we are studying the Moon and I often integrate science investigations and non-fiction reading into our daily literacy block.  At the end of each day, students and adults share something they are grateful for- even if it was a harder day.  </span> </span> </p> </div> Hello! My name is Lauren Whitcomb (“Ms. Lauren”) and I am honored to teach K/1 at Newark Street School. In our classroom we focus on being curious learners, being kind friends, building community, and developing confidence and independence. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Notes from the Nurse: March 2025 2025-03-17T17:56:13Z 2025-03-17T17:56:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notes from the Nurse: January 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notes from the Nurse: March 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 17, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> This month, we are focusing on how to protect and monitor your child’s vision. Vision is a tool that children use when experiencing and interpreting the world around them. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Community Resources,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: March 16, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-03-16T16:05:47Z 2025-03-16T16:05:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: March 16, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 16, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> We're looking forward to a wonderful week ahead! As the weather gets warmer, we encourage everyone to spend some time outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image LTS News 3/13/25 2025-03-13T15:00:27Z 2025-03-13T15:00:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News: </a> <span> <span> March 13, 2025 </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 13, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Lyndon Town School News: March 13, 2025 District News,Lyndon Town School,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image Catamount Connection: March 2025 2025-03-12T18:29:19Z 2025-03-12T18:29:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Catamount Connection: </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> March 2025 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 12, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> As we enter the final trimester of the school year, things are about to get busy! Spring is always an exciting time filled with learning, activities, and celebrations, but it can also feel a bit overwhelming for students and families alike. District News,Sutton Newsletters,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image Morning Story Hour in East Burke 2025-03-12T15:39:43Z 2025-03-12T15:39:43Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/PTG+trunk+or+treat+%281%29.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Morning Story Hour in East Burke </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 12, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Storyhour+%282%29.png" alt=""/> </div> Community thumbnail main image 2025 Summer Camp - Registration Now Open! 2025-03-10T15:18:44Z 2025-03-10T15:18:44Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD+Summer+Camp+2025+registration.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2025 Summer Camp - Registration Now Open! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 10, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We are excited to announce that registration is open for the 2025 ý East Summer Camp! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East Summer Camp is a FREE summer camp offered to rising 1st-8th grade students. </span> </p> <p> <span> Camp is open to students living in ý East towns, or currently attending KESD schools, Riverside, or Thaddeus Stevens. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Summer Camp Details </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <strong> Student Dates: </strong> <span> <span> June 30 - August 1st, 2025 (no camp on July 4th) </span> </span> </li> <li> <strong> Times: </strong> <span> Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:00pm </span> </li> <li> <strong> Location: </strong> <span> Lyndon Town School <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Elementary Summer Camp </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Monday-Thursdays, elementary school students (rising 1st-4th graders) will participate in hands-on academic activities in their grade level groups, have lunch, and then afternoon activities. Elementary students will transition to afternoon activities (including swim lessons, gymnastics, sports, library programs, etc) at 11:30am, after lunch. All transportation, materials, etc. will be provided to students free of charge. We plan for all elementary students to have two days of swim lessons at Powers Park, and rotate through other activities on the alternate days. You will receive a schedule of your student's activities before the start of camp. <br/> <br/> On Fridays, elementary school students will participate in field trips with their grade level groups from 8:00am-3:00pm. Field trips can include trips to: the Montshire Museum, VINS, Fairbanks Museum, etc. On-campus activities include presentations from local musicians and storytellers, water games, etc. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This form below is REQUIRED for any rising 1st-4th grade child who will attend camp at any point during the summer, space could be limited. Summer Camp priority registration deadline is April 1st. Students are welcome to register through June but may not be placed in their first choice activity. Families will receive a confirmation of registration and handbook detailing all summer camp procedures before the beginning of camp. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have any questions about registration, please reach out to Morgan Moore at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kesdsummercamp@kingdomeast.org"> kesdsummercamp@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> or (802) 626-6100 x4731 </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> If you would like paper copies of registration forms, please contact us at the above contact information. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Middle School Summer Camp </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Monday-Thursdays, middle school students participate in hands-on academic activities with their grade level groups, have lunch, and then participate in afternoon activities. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Middle school students choose their afternoon activities by indicating their first, second, and third choice activities on this form. Every effort will be given to honor your student's first choice request, but due to capacity some students may receive their second or third choice activity. You MUST choose a first, second and third choice below. If you would like to do the same activity for all, or multiple, weeks you may select that activity as your first choice each week. For example, if you want to bike all 5 weeks, select biking as your first choice all five weeks (but make sure to put a different second and third choice all weeks as well). </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All transportation to activities, gear (camping supplies, fishing poles, bikes, etc) will be provided to students free of charge. There is bus transportation to and from camp, from hubs in each town, as well. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> On Fridays, middle school students will participate in field trips with their grade level groups. Field trips this year will be to Whale's Tale Waterpark and Jay Peak Waterpark. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We are excited to offer four outdoor overnight trips through camp this year! These trips are listed as choices below. There are limited spots on the trips, accepted students will need to complete additional paperwork to register. Students will participate in the overnight trip instead of their Monday-Thursday schedule. They will leave after 8:00am on Monday and return to camp before dismissal on Thursday (except for the VT Huts trip, which returns on Wednesday), and participate in their regular Friday field trip. Please email Morgan Moore with any questions about these trips as you sign up (morganmoore@kingdomeast.org) </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This form is below REQUIRED for any rising 5th-8th grade child who will attend camp at any point during the summer, space could be limited. Summer Camp priority registration deadline is April 1st. Students are welcome to register through June but may not be placed in their first choice activity. Families will receive a confirmation of registration and handbook detailing all summer camp procedures before the beginning of camp. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have any questions about registration, please reach out to Morgan Moore at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kesdsummercamp@kingdomeast.org"> kesdsummercamp@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> or (802) 626-6100 x4731 </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you would like paper copies of registration forms, please contact us at the above contact information. </span> </p> </div> We are excited to announce that registration is open for the 2025 ý East Summer Camp! District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride: March 10, 2025 2025-03-10T14:40:03Z 2025-03-10T14:40:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wildcat Pride - March 10, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 10, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride March 10, 2025 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image 3rd/4th Grade Humanities Newsletter: March 2025 2025-03-07T18:49:07Z 2025-03-07T18:49:07Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School 3rd &amp; 4th Grade Humanities Newsletter: March 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> March 7, 2025 </strong> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/34+Humanities+BiWeekly+Newsletter.+March+%281%29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/34+Humanities+BiWeekly+Newsletter.+March+%282%29.png" alt=""/> </div> We have finished our mystery writing. The pieces are so varied and amazing that I have not yet been able to score them all. District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School,BTS 3/4 Humanities thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting March 11, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-03-06T13:39:23Z 2025-03-06T13:39:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  March 11, 2025 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pF410sYTLe9BIAw2mauBkvENoy6VKQ6Dhs6Hiu6kZ98/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East FY26 Budget Results 2025-03-05T20:28:45Z 2025-03-05T20:28:45Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Budget+Mailer+Cover+IMG+%28for+blog%29.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East School District FY26 Budget Voting Results </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 5, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> The KESD school board, administration, staff and students would like to thank our communities for supporting the FY26 budget! We appreciate you flexing your democratic muscles and modeling engaged citizenship for our students. We will do our very best to be good stewards of your investmen </strong> <strong> t and support our students' academic, social and emotional growth. Thanks! </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Budget Results </strong> </p> <p> <span> 731 Yes, 680 No </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The KESD school board, administration, staff and students would like to thank our communities for supporting the FY26 budget! Budget thumbnail main image Notice to Home Study and Non-Public School Representatives 2025-03-05T20:01:11Z 2025-03-05T20:01:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notice to Home Study and Non-Public School Representatives: </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 5, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Notice to Home Study and Non-Public School Representatives: </strong> </p> <p> <strong> ý East School District is inviting Home Study Parents and Non-Public School Representatives to participate in a Special Education Services Consultation Meeting Scheduled for March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm in person at the KESD District Office or Virtually. During the consultation meeting, the LEA will present the child find process, determination of proportionate share, consultation process, provision of special education and related services, and provision of a written explanation by the district regarding services. </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84313142529?pwd=Q1U3c0pHcWRQRVExTjRPOEtpL2xpdz09#success" target="_blank"> <strong> Join Zoom Meeting </strong> </a> <strong>   </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Meeting ID: 81429701726 </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Meeting Passcode: 873263 </strong> </p> <p> <strong> (US) +1 646-931-3860 </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Under federal and state law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the KESD has a duty to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities residing in Burke, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, Wheelock, Concord, Gilman, and Lunenburg ages birth through 21. Where a child is found to meet certain statutory criteria, the school district has a duty to provide certain educational services and/or modifications and accommodations so that the child may receive a free and appropriate public education as defined by law. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Video Replay: </span> </h5> </div> ý East School District is inviting Home Study Parents and Non-Public School Representatives to participate in a Special Education Services Consultation Meeting Scheduled for March 12, 2025 at 6:00pm in person at the KESD District Office or Virtually. District News,Newark School,Student Services,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: March 3, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-03-03T18:01:10Z 2025-03-03T18:01:10Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: March 3, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 3, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published March 3, 2025. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: February 28, 2025 2025-02-28T17:58:53Z 2025-02-28T17:58:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Burke Bulletin: </span> </span> <strong> February 28th, 2025 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> February 28, 2025 </strong> </h4> </div> We have made it through the darkest days of winter and are looking forward to everything the Spring will bring, when it finally does arrive. At school, we welcome the stronger sun as an opportunity to get outside and soak up the rays whenever we can. District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image 2025 ý East Annual Budget Meeting 2025-02-27T16:00:53Z 2025-02-27T16:00:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2025 ý East Annual Budget Meeting </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 27, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Notice to Voters: </span> </span> </h3> <p> <span> Residents of the ý (the “District”), comprising the voters of the Towns of Burke, Concord, Lyndon, Lunenburg, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock, who are not already on the voter checklist, may register to vote up to and including the date of the vote, March 4, 2025. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> For Australian Ballot issues, registered voters may apply for an early voter ballot at the Town Clerk’s Office of their resident town during the office’s regularly scheduled hours. (See Warning Addendum) </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Warning Notice: </span> </h3> <p> <span> <span> The Legal Voters of the ý (the “District”), comprising the voters of the Towns of Burke, Concord, Lyndon, Lunenburg, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock are hereby notified and warned to meet at </span> </span> <strong> Hilton Hall, 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5:00 pm </strong> <span> <span> to hold the ý Informational Meeting on Articles One (1) through Article Seven (7). Voting for Articles One (1) through Article Six (6) will be by Australian Ballot on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the following voting locations and times </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> VOTING LOCATIONS: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Burke: </span> </span> <span> Burke Community Building, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Concord: </span> </span> <span> Concord Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lunenburg: </span> </span> <span> Lunenburg School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lyndon: </span> </span> <span> Lyndonville Municipal Building, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Newark: </span> </span> <span> Newark Street School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Sheffield: </span> </span> <span> Sheffield Town Offices, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Sutton: </span> <span> <span> Sutton Village School, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Wheelock: </span> </span> <span> Wheelock Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Burke: </strong> <span> <span> Burke Community Building, 8 am - 7 pm              </span> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Concord: </strong> <span> <span> Concord Town Hall, 10 am - 7 pm </span> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Lunenburg: </strong> <span> <span> Lunenburg School, 9 am - 7 pm </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Lyndon: </span> </span> <span> Municipal Building, 10 am - 7 pm </span> </h5> <p> <strong> Newark: </strong> <span> Newark Street School, 10 am - 7 pm </span> </p> <p> <strong> Sheffield: </strong> <span> Sheffield Town Hall, 10 am - 7 pm                 </span> </p> <p> <strong> Sutton: </strong> <span> Sutton Village School, 8 am - 7 pm </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Wheelock: </span> </span> <span> Wheelock Town Hall, 10 am - 7 pm </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Annual-Meeting--28blog-post-29-2c42e624-cdf9ad25.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Information on how to access the meeting remotely: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (For Viewing and Public Comment ONLY) </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> By telephone: </strong> </p> <ol> <li> <strong> Dial 1 929 205 6099 </strong> <span> <span> ‬‬. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> When prompted enter the </span> </span> <strong> meeting ID: 85147162679 <br/> <br/> </strong> </li> </ol> <p> <strong> By computer: </strong> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <ol> <li> <span> <span> Download meeting software here: </span> </span> <a href="http://zoom.us/download"> zoom.us/download </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Join the meeting by visiting </span> </span> <a href="http://www.zoom.us/join"> http://www.zoom.us/join </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> You may be prompted to enter a </span> </span> <strong> meeting ID: 85147162679  <br/> <br/> </strong> </li> </ol> <p> <strong> By smartphone, tablet, or other device: </strong> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <ol> <li> <span> <span> Download and open the ZOOM Cloud Meetings app. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> You may have to create a free account or sign into your existing account. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Select the option to join meeting and enter the </span> </span> <strong> meeting ID: 85147162679  </strong> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </li> </ol> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Meeting Resources: </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> 2025 ANNUAL MEETING WARNING: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X3voefldsqvPvpjYNrgUaw3IL3UaVzB4W1fzxWzoRIE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Click here to view the full 2025 ý East Annual Meeting Warning. </a> </li> </ul> <p> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/Revised%20Warning%20%282%29.pdf" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> </p> <p> <strong> OTHER USEFUL LINKS: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eIDMXyRvrLZvSkNZl7qGGGv2dgFYJzRM/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Click here to view the 2025 KESD Annual Report. </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1q37f_Vausz-Mor0kBbmgCwdVcCCTHUq5JYq3LRAts0U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Click here to view the KESD 2025-2026 Budget Information Overview </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_tykaoTr8MtrztvOPUkWaqMbU1HTylSPUD1p7p9aH_g/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Click here to view the FY26 Community Budget Proposal Presentation </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <a href="/updated-impact-of-kesd-estimated-monthly-tax-rate-increase-fy25-to-fy26" target="_blank"> Click here to view the  </a> <a href="/updated-impact-of-kesd-estimated-monthly-tax-rate-increase-fy25-to-fy26" target="_blank"> Impact of KESD </a> <a href="/updated-impact-of-kesd-estimated-monthly-tax-rate-increase-fy25-to-fy26" target="_blank">   </a> <a href="/updated-impact-of-kesd-estimated-monthly-tax-rate-increase-fy25-to-fy26" target="_blank"> ESTIMATED </a> <a href="/updated-impact-of-kesd-estimated-monthly-tax-rate-increase-fy25-to-fy26" target="_blank">   </a> <a href="/updated-impact-of-kesd-estimated-monthly-tax-rate-increase-fy25-to-fy26" target="_blank"> Monthly Tax Rate Increase FY25 to FY26. </a> </li> <li> <a href="/vt-property-tax-credit" target="_blank"> Learn more about the  </a> <a href="/vt-property-tax-credit" target="_blank"> VT Property Tax Credit: Guidelines &amp; Eligibility. </a> </li> <li> <a href="/fy26-budget"> Visit the KESD FY26 Budget Page for all budget information and updates. </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> Please join us on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5:00 pm at the ý East District Office for our Annual meeting to discuss the FY26 budget. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Budget,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: February 22, 2025 2025-02-22T16:21:05Z 2025-02-22T16:21:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: February 22, 2025 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 22, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> I wish all of our families a great vacation–we’ll be back together again on Wednesday, March 5th. Be safe and stay warm! District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image UPDATED-Impact of KESD ESTIMATED Monthly Tax Rate Increase FY25 to FY26 2025-02-21T21:27:12Z 2025-02-21T21:27:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Updated Impact of KESD </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> ESTIMATED </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Monthly Tax Rate Increase FY25 to FY26 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 19, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The </span> </span> <span> Estimated </span> <span> <span> Monthly Tax Rate Increases by town are determined based on the school district’s budgetary needs, projected expenditures, and available funding sources. School boards develop annual budgets that account for costs such as staff salaries and benefits such as health insurance, facility maintenance, transportation, and special programs. Changes in property assessments, enrollment numbers, and state funding allocations can all impact tax rate adjustments. KESD taxpayers paid 47% of the FY25 budget while the remaining 53% was funded by other towns across VT. Once the annual tax rate is established, officials estimate the monthly impact for homeowners by calculating the difference in yearly taxes under the new rate and dividing it by 12, providing a clearer picture of the additional monthly cost for residents. </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD+ESTIMATED+Monthly+Tax+Rate+Increase+FY25+to+FY26+%28updated+3.3.25%29.png" alt=""/> </div> District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Budget,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image LTS News 2/20/25 2025-02-20T18:13:45Z 2025-02-20T18:13:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News: </a> <span> <span> February 20, 2025 </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 20, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Lyndon Town School News: February 20, 2025 District News,Lyndon Town School,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image FY26 ý East School District Proposed Budget Mailer 2025-02-19T13:00:08Z 2025-02-19T13:00:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> FY26 ý East School District Proposed Budget Mailer </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 19, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Budget,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image 2025 ý East School District Annual Report 2025-02-17T18:38:18Z 2025-02-17T18:38:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2025 ý East School District Annual Report </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 18, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East Annual Report is </span> </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/2024 KESD Annual Report-Final.pdf" target="_blank"> <strong> here </strong> </a> <span> <span> for you to read. Familiarize yourself with the plans that the schools in your district have enacted.  Look for things you don't understand and get ready to ask questions! The KESD Annual Meeting will be held on </span> </span> <strong> MONDAY, March 3rd from 5pm-7pm </strong> <span> <span> in person at the KESD District Office and online via Zoom.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All Items will be voted at your local polling place on Tuesday, March 4th. Absentee ballots are available. </span> </p> </div> District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Budget,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image VT Property Tax Credit 2025-02-17T18:23:33Z 2025-02-17T18:23:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <strong> VT Property Tax Credit: Guidelines &amp; Eligibility </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <strong> February 17, 2025 </strong> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Did you know that the Vermont Property Tax Credit assists many Vermont homeowners with paying their property taxes? You may be eligible for a property tax credit based on your 2024/2025 property taxes if your property qualifies as a homestead and you meet the eligibility requirements. </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Who is Eligible to File a Claim? </span> </h5> <p> <span> In order to file a Vermont Property Tax Credit Claim, you must meet all of the following eligibility requirements: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Your property qualifies as a homestead, and you have filed a Homestead Declaration before the October 15, 2025, filing deadline.  </span> </li> <li> <span> You were domiciled* in Vermont for the entire 2024 calendar year.  </span> </li> <li> <span> You were not claimed as a dependent of another taxpayer for 2024.  </span> </li> <li> <span> You occupy the property as your homestead as of April 1, 2025.  </span> </li> <li> <span> The Property Tax Credit Claim for 2025 is due on April 15.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Generally, claims cannot be accepted after October 15, 2025.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Your Household Income did not exceed $115,000 in 2024.  </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> * Domicile is a legal concept that has implications for Vermont income tax, the statewide education tax, and property tax credit. See the definition of “domicile” ( </span> <a href="http://tax.vermont.gov/regulations" target="_blank"> tax.vermont.gov/regulations </a> <span> ) </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <span> What is a Homestead? </span> </h5> <p> <span> A Homestead Declaration (Form HS-122) must be filed each year so that you are correctly assessed the homestead tax rate on your property. A “homestead” is the principal dwelling and parcel of land surrounding the dwelling. It is your responsibility as the property owner to claim the property as a homestead if you meet, or expect to meet, the following requirements:  </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> You are a Vermont resident.  </span> </li> <li> <span> You own and occupy a homestead as your domicile as of April 1, 2025.  </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> Note: If you meet these requirements, except that your homestead is leased to a tenant on April 1, 2025, you may still claim it as a homestead if it is not leased for more than 182 days in the 2024 calendar year. </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <span> What Forms Are Needed to File? </span> </h5> <p> <span> You need the following two forms to file a claim:  </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Form HS-122: Section A: Homestead Declaration and Section B: Property Tax Credit Claim  </span> </li> <li> <span> Schedule HI-144: Household Income </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/HS-122-2023.pdf" target="_blank">   </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> Did you know that the Vermont Property Tax Credit assists many Vermont homeowners with paying their property taxes? District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Budget,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East School District FY26 Proposed Budget Breakdown 2025-02-17T18:11:18Z 2025-02-17T18:11:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East School District FY26 Proposed Budget Breakdown </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <strong> February 17, 2025 </strong> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD+Proposed+FY26+Budget+Breakdown+%28for+facebook%29.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Here is the ý East School District Proposed FY26 Budget Breakdown. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Budget,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Catamount Connection: February 2025 2025-02-16T18:27:03Z 2025-02-16T18:27:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Catamount Connection: </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> February 2025 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 16, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> As we move into February, I want to take a moment to share some of the positive feedback we received from students, caregivers, and staff about how the school year is going so far. District News,Sutton Newsletters,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride: February 15, 2025 2025-02-15T15:43:02Z 2025-02-15T15:43:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wildcat Pride - February 15, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 15, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride February 15, 2025 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: February 14, 2025 2025-02-14T21:20:18Z 2025-02-14T21:20:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: February 14, 2025 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 14, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Today we had an awesome Valentine's Day that included parties, carnations, chocolates and even a Valentine Box contest in Mrs. Miles classroom. District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Notes from the Nurse: February 2025 2025-02-14T19:42:34Z 2025-02-14T19:42:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notes from the Nurse: January 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notes from the Nurse: February 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 14, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> District News,Newark School,Concord School,Community Resources,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image 3rd/4th Grade Humanities Newsletter: February 2025 2025-02-14T19:00:32Z 2025-02-14T19:00:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School 3rd &amp; 4th Grade Humanities Newsletter: February 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> February 14, 2025 </strong> </h4> </div> Third Grade students finished writing their informational pieces on Rocks and Minerals last week. District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School,BTS 3/4 Humanities thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: February 14, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-02-14T15:23:25Z 2025-02-14T15:23:25Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: February 14, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 14, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published February 14, 2025. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image LTS News 2/13/25 2025-02-13T17:41:51Z 2025-02-13T17:41:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News: </a> <span> <span> February 13, 2025 </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 13, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the LTS February 13, 2025 family newsletter! District News,Lyndon Town School,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image KESD Policy Committee Meeting February 20, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-02-13T11:55:57Z 2025-02-13T11:55:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 20, 2025 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TCnoS1L-JypV0hgyr-Z2gSoyV5VogxUmIELkqFBooNY/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting February 17, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-02-13T11:42:09Z 2025-02-13T11:42:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> February 17, 2025  </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1foamPgW2HetptAFZYJ6n3LVINa_ss04XLLeU-cJnvwQ/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting February 17, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-02-13T11:41:39Z 2025-02-13T11:41:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> January 17, 2025 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E92zqEKxmjLrEcWXlaHhok-IofAt6NUS1RDW7entA3o/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Miller's Run Middle School Science Newsletter: February 2025 2025-02-12T19:57:29Z 2025-02-12T19:57:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run Middle School Science Newsletter: February 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 12, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Feb.+2025+Science+Newsletter+.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our 5th-8th grade students have been learning in Science Class this month! District News,MRS Newsletters,MRS Middle School Science,Miller's Run School thumbnail main image ý East School District Annual Budget Meeting 2025-02-10T23:00:00Z 2025-02-10T23:00:00Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD-FY26-Annual-Meeting-Facebook-Cover-Image-478def81.png" alt=""/> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD+FY26+Annual+Meeting+Blog+IMG-364edbf6.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East School District Annual FY26 Budget Meeting </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <strong> February 10, 2025 </strong> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Notice to Voters: </span> </span> </h3> <p> <span> Residents of the ý (the “District”), comprising the voters of the Towns of Burke, Concord, Lyndon, Lunenburg, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock, who are not already on the voter checklist, may register to vote up to and including the date of the vote, March 4, 2025. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> For Australian Ballot issues, registered voters may apply for an early voter ballot at the Town Clerk’s Office of their resident town during the office’s regularly scheduled hours. (See Warning Addendum) <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Warning Notice: </span> </h3> <p> <span> <span> The Legal Voters of the ý (the “District”), comprising the voters of the Towns of Burke, Concord, Lyndon, Lunenburg, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock are hereby notified and warned to meet at </span> </span> <strong> Hilton Hall, 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center on </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <strong> Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m </strong> <span> <span> to hold the ý Informational Meeting on Articles One (1) through Article Seven (7). Voting for Articles One (1) through Article Six (6) will be by Australian Ballot on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the following voting locations and times. <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> VOTING LOCATIONS: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Burke: </span> </span> <span> Burke Community Building, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Concord: </span> </span> <span> Concord Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lunenburg: </span> </span> <span> Lunenburg School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lyndon: </span> </span> <span> Lyndonville Municipal Building, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Newark: </span> </span> <span> Newark Street School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Sheffield: </span> </span> <span> Sheffield Town Offices, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Sutton: </span> <span> <span> Sutton Village School, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Wheelock: </span> </span> <span> Wheelock Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Burke: </span> </span> <span> Burke Community Building, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Concord: </span> </span> <span> Concord Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lunenburg: </span> </span> <span> Lunenburg School, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lyndon: </span> </span> <span> Lyndonville Municipal Building, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Newark: </span> </span> <span> Newark Street School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Sheffield: </span> </span> <span> Sheffield Town Offices, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Sutton: </span> <span> <span> Sutton School, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Wheelock: </span> </span> <span> Wheelock Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD+FY26+Annual+Meeting+Blog+IMG-364edbf6.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> VOTING LOCATIONS: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Burke: </span> </span> <span> Burke Community Building, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Concord: </span> </span> <span> Concord Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lunenburg: </span> </span> <span> Lunenburg School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lyndon: </span> </span> <span> Lyndonville Municipal Building, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Newark: </span> </span> <span> Newark Street School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Sheffield: </span> </span> <span> Sheffield Town Offices, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Sutton: </span> <span> <span> Sutton Village School, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Wheelock: </span> </span> <span> Wheelock Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Burke: </span> </span> <span> Burke Community Building, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Concord: </span> </span> <span> Concord Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lunenburg: </span> </span> <span> Lunenburg School, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lyndon: </span> </span> <span> Lyndonville Municipal Building, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Newark: </span> </span> <span> Newark Street School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Sheffield: </span> </span> <span> Sheffield Town Offices, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Sutton: </span> <span> <span> Sutton School, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Wheelock: </span> </span> <span> Wheelock Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD+FY26+Annual+Meeting+Blog+IMG-364edbf6.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Information on how to access the meeting remotely: </strong> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (For Viewing and Public Comment ONLY) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> By Telephone: </strong> <strong>   </strong> <span> <span>   <br/> Dial </span> </span> <strong> 1-929-205-6099 </strong> <span> <span> ‬‬. When prompted enter the </span> </span> <strong> meeting ID: 85147162679  <br/> <br/> </strong> </p> <p> <strong> By Computer: </strong> <span> <span> <br/> Download meeting software here: zoom.us/download. Join the meeting by visiting </span> </span> <a href="http://www.zoom.us/join"> http://www.zoom.us/join </a> <span> <span> . <br/> You may be prompted to enter the </span> </span> <strong> meeting ID: 85147162679 </strong> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> By Smartphone, Tablet, or Other Device: </strong> <strong>   </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <strong> <br/> </strong> </p> <p> <span> <span> Download and open the ZOOM Cloud Meetings app. <br/> You may have to create a free account or sign into your existing account. <br/> Select the option to join meeting and enter the </span> </span> <strong> meeting ID: 85147162679  </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> 2025 ANNUAL MEETING WARNING: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X3voefldsqvPvpjYNrgUaw3IL3UaVzB4W1fzxWzoRIE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Click here to view the full 2025 ý East Annual Meeting Warning. </a> </li> </ul> <p> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/Revised%20Warning%20%282%29.pdf" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> </p> <p> <strong> OTHER USEFUL LINKS: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/Final_2025_Annual_Report.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to view the 2025 KESD Annual Report. </a> </li> <li> <a href="/fy26-budget"> Click here to view the KESD 2025-2026 Budget Information. </a> </li> </ul> </div> The Legal Voters of the ý (the “District”), comprising the voters of the Towns of Burke, Concord, Lyndon, Lunenburg, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock are hereby notified and warned to meet at Hilton Hall, 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 5:00 p.m to hold the ý Informational Meeting District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: February 9, 2025 2025-02-09T21:38:00Z 2025-02-09T21:38:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: February 9, 2025 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 9, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Lunenburg School family newsletter, published February 9th, 2025! District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Lyndon Town School Employee Spotlight: Gwyn Stahl 2025-02-07T15:00:01Z 2025-02-07T15:00:01Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screenshot+2025-01-28+at+3.45.32-PM+-+Gwyneth+Stahl.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lyndon Town School Employee Spotlight: Gwyn Stahl </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 7, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Meet Gwyn Stahl, </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> Lyndon Town School Science Teacher! </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Gwyn Stahl, also known as Ms. Stahl, to her 6th grade students, has worked with Lyndon Town School and ý East School District for 7 years! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Gwyn has always had a deep love for science, fascinated by the way it explains the world around us. Her passion for discovery and curiosity about how things work sparked a desire to share that excitement with others. Wanting to inspire children to explore the wonders of the scientific world, she decided to become a teacher. Through teaching, she hopes to ignite the same sense of wonder and curiosity in her students, encouraging them to ask questions, experiment, and develop a lifelong appreciation for science. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Ms. Stahl was asked questions regarding her time at Lyndon Town School. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "Creating relationships and memories with middle school students. Also, doing cool experiments in class". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "In my first year of teaching, I taught the 7th grade about the human body. They had a mystery patient "Jane Doe" who had symptoms of a illness. Throughout the unit, while we learned about the human body, students would get more information about her sickness. At the end, students had to diagnose her and come up with a treatment. This was such a fun unit filled with hands-on activities that the kids could really relate to. One activity, I had students reach into boxes blindfolded and they needed to describe and predict what was  inside the box. I had things like cooked pasta, boiled eggs, and raw cauliflower. This activity taught them about muscle memory and lead into learning about the nervous system. Looking back at pictures I took during the activity I can see the students really enjoying the lesson and creating memories". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "The 6th Grade is planning a project based unit for the end of the year. We are excited to try something new that is hands-on and engaging for our students. We hope this is one of the highlights that our students can look back on and remember doing in future years". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q:  Is there a quote or saying related to education that you feel has shaped who you are as an educator?  </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Ms. Stahl's favorite quote relating to education, </span> </span> <span> "The answers to your questions are all around you if you only look," </span> <span> <span> perfectly reflects her approach to education. Sometimes, this message is as simple as reminding students to check the board for directions before asking a question. However, on a deeper level, it speaks to the power of curiosity and exploration in learning. When a student is genuinely curious about something, they begin to observe, question, and seek out knowledge in the world around them. Ms. Stahl encourages her students to embrace this mindset, fostering independence, critical thinking, and a love for discovery that extends far beyond the classroom. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Thank you, Ms. Stahl, for your seven years of dedication to Lyndon Town School and ý East School District. Your love for science and learning has been a constant source of inspiration for your students, sparking their curiosity and encouraging them to explore the wonders of the scientific world. Through your hands-on teaching techniques, you make learning engaging and exciting, allowing students to actively participate in experiments and discoveries. Your passion and commitment to education have left a lasting impact, and your students are better learners because of it. </strong> </p> </div> Meet Gwyn Stahl, Lyndon Town School Science Teacher! Gwyn Stahl, also known as Ms. Stahl, to her 6th grade students, has worked with Burke Town School and ý East School District for 7 years! District News,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image KESD FY 26 Budget Informational Meeting Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-02-07T14:49:46Z 2025-02-07T14:49:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD FY 26 Budget Info  Meeting </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  February 12,  2025 </span> </span> <span> <span> @ Lyndon Town School </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this meeting's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1U-JeRhJrC52lOJuPy4rSuHfLcZHsf0tApg4zezLqA2A/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image LTS News 2/6/25 2025-02-06T17:15:02Z 2025-02-06T17:15:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News: </a> <span> <span> February 6, 2025 </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 6, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the LTS February 6, 2025 family newsletter! District News,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting February 11, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-02-05T15:11:37Z 2025-02-05T15:11:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  February 11, 2025 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1se1ZIo9epedZDIJ7u0Y-zDcF7BnYr6D6dMyRv05SW-A/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Upcoming KESD FY26 Informational Budget Meetings: UPDATED 2/6/25 2025-02-04T19:44:52Z 2025-02-04T19:44:52Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD+FY26+Informational+Meeting+Popup+IMG+%28Updated+Meeting+Date%29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Upcoming KESD Informational FY26 Budget Meetings: Updated 2/6/25 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <strong> February 4, 2025 </strong> <strong> (UPDATED 2/6/25) </strong> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Dear ý East School District Families, Staff and Community, </strong> </p> <p> <span> <span> ý East School District will be holding </span> </span> <strong> two </strong> <span>    informational budget meetings to review the proposed FY26 budget. Both meetings will cover the same material, and the locations have been chosen to provide easier access for community members to attend. </span> </p> <p> <span> During these meetings, there will be an opportunity for public comments and questions. For added convenience, both meetings can also be accessed remotely via ZOOM.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> The meeting details are as follows: </span> </h5> <p> <strong> NEW DATE: Wednesday, February 12th, 2025 </strong> </p> <p> <span> 2/6/25 Meeting Postponed Due to Weather </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Location: Lyndon Town School Library </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Time: Starting at 6:00 PM </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Updated Meeting Agenda </span> </span> <span> COMING SOON </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> ZOOM MEETING INFO: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88435116215" target="_blank"> Online ZOOM Login </a> </li> <li> <span> Phone Login Info: 1 929 205 6099 </span> </li> <li> <span> Meeting ID: 884 3511 6215 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> Monday, February 10th, 2025 </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Location: Concord School </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Time: Starting at 6:00 PM </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bq0o_q1Zj1lTEXj5IxGEqCt_xohOviXaeAefN0YDni4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Click </a> <span>   </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bq0o_q1Zj1lTEXj5IxGEqCt_xohOviXaeAefN0YDni4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span>   </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bq0o_q1Zj1lTEXj5IxGEqCt_xohOviXaeAefN0YDni4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> to view the 2/10/25 Meeting Agenda </a> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> ZOOM MEETING INFO: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89181680384" target="_blank"> Online ZOOM Login </a> </li> <li> <span> Phone Login Info: 1 929 205 6099 </span> </li> <li> <span> Meeting ID: 891 8168 0384 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> We encourage you to attend and participate as we work together to shape the future of our district. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you, <br/> </span> </p> </div> ý East School District will be holding two informational budget meetings to review the proposed FY26 budget. Both meetings will cover the same material, and the locations have been chosen to provide easier access for community members to attend. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Budget,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: February 4, 2025 2025-02-04T17:57:02Z 2025-02-04T17:57:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Burke Bulletin: </span> </span> <strong> February 4th, 2025 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> February 4, 2025 </strong> </h4> </div> This time of year can often feel like Winter is just stuck right on top of us and my own imagination becomes a little limited. District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Gabrielle Bourassa 2025-02-04T17:20:39Z 2025-02-04T17:20:39Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Gabrielle+Bourassa+Sutton+School.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Gabrielle Bourassa </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> February 4, 2025 </strong> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Meet Gabrielle Bourassa, </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> Sutton School, Classroom Teacher! </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Gabrielle Bourassa, also known as Mrs. B to her Kindergarten and 1st grade students, has worked with Sutton School for the past year. Prior to working at Sutton School, she worked at Lyndon Town School for three years. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Having grown up in the district, and going to one of the KESD elementary schools, Gabrielle has always felt a connection to the NEK and feels honored to have the opportunity to serve students in the area that she has always called home. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Mrs. B was asked a series of questions regarding his time at Sutton School and with ý East School District. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "Young children are so excited about learning and coming to school! I love to see how students grow, both academically and as people. It is a very special thing to be a part of their school experience". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "Teaching and learning all comes down to the relationships that we build within our school community. The stronger the relationships, the better our students will feel and perform. Because of this, I spend a lot of time building connections with students. We have many conversations around encouraging ourselves and others to do our best. I love it when I have students working and I hear them encouraging each other with the prompts that we practice, like "You can do hard things!" or "Practice makes better!". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Thank you, Mrs. B, for all you do for your students at Sutton School and for the ý East School District! We are so happy to have you as part of our team of Educators! </strong> </p> </div> Meet Gabrielle Bourassa, Sutton School, Classroom Teacher! Gabrielle Bourassa, also known as Mrs. B to her Kindergarten and 1st grade students, has worked with Sutton School for the past year. Prior to working at Sutton School, she worked at Lyndon Town School for three years. District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting February 11, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-02-04T16:56:14Z 2025-02-04T16:56:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 11, 2025 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GeTfAFg10XOndqXykX3nLxxLR70uqnApXQQ2hQVeEJw/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K-DYNVswDB1IVayRKp8vWOdHPlz6cDH-8wLoimpyBoc/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image LTS 5th Grade Classroom News: February 2025 2025-02-03T16:53:33Z 2025-02-03T16:53:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS Classroom News &amp; Updates: February 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 3, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Copy+of+February+Newsletter+5th+Grade+LTS.jpg" alt=""/> </div> It is hard to believe that in about five weeks, the second trimester will come to a close. We are almost ⅔ done with this school year! These 5th graders are that much closer to becoming Middle School students. District News,LTS 5th Grade News,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: February 2, 2025 2025-02-02T21:18:18Z 2025-02-02T21:18:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: February 2, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 2, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> It’s hard to believe that it’s February and more than half the school year is done already! District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: February 2, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-02-02T16:20:41Z 2025-02-02T16:20:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: February 2, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 2, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published February 2, 2025. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image 2025 SheJumps & KEAP Jr. Ski Patrol Event at Jay Peak 2025-01-31T17:00:00Z 2025-01-31T17:00:00Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/SheJumps+Jay+Peak.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2025 SheJumps &amp; KEAP Junior Ski Patrol Event at Jay Peak </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 31, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> ý East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) is excited to be partnering with SheJumps to offer a Junior Ski Patrol event at Jay Peak on </span> </span> <strong> Sunday, March 23rd from 9am - 4pm </strong> <span> <span> ! This SheJumps Wild Skills event is structured as a full-day camp experience intended for girls in grades 3rd-8th grade who are intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders. Event Registration includes lift tickets, lunch and snacks. </span> </span> <strong> This event is free to students in the ý East School District </strong> <span> , when you register with the code. Registration will cost $40 for non ý East Students, although scholarships are available. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Program Summary: </span> </h5> <p> <span> SheJumps' Junior Ski Patrol seeks to mentor young girls in mountain safety and first aid while working with the strong women of the ski patrol community. At the Jay Peak Resort event, girls will be introduced to ski patrol through workshops on first aid, weather, toboggans, etc. This event will encourage girls to learn new skills, take on challenges and think creatively which develops perseverance and fosters confidence. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our goal is to see girls learning, having fun and connecting in an encouraging environment with amazing instruction and support from female mentors. We want Wild Skills to be an experience they will remember, one that will spark a lifetime of passion for the outdoors and will remind them that they are capable of anything. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Skier/Boarder Ability Level: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> This event is intended for  </span> <strong> intermediate to expert skiers &amp; snowboarders </strong> <span> . As part of the registration process, you will be asked a variety of questions about how confident the skier/rider is on particular runs at </span> <strong>  Jay Peak  </strong> <span> to help us determine which team they are best suited for. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Cost: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> This event is </span> </span> <strong> free for ý East School District students </strong> <span> <span> . This event costs $40 for non-ý East Students, although scholarships are available. All participants that don't have a season pass can be given a lift ticket for the day. </span> </span> <strong> Please note that preregistration is required as space is limited! </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Schedule for the Day: </span> </h5> <p> <span> On the day of the event, you’ll check in at registration which will be open from </span> <strong>  8:45am -9:15am </strong> <span> . Participants can park in the Stateside Parking Lot. If it's full for some reason, you can park at Tramside and take the shuttle over to Stateside. We will meet up for the day on the top floor of the Stateside Lodge (same level as the Bullwheel bar): we'll have some tables reserved at the back/far end of the room, overlooking the parking lot. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> At registration you will meet up with your team for the day. The teams will consist of 1 ski patroller, 2-3 SheJumps volunteers, and 8 participants of similar ski ability. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> At  </span> <strong> 9:30am </strong> <span>  we will start the day with an all teams morning meeting covering ski patrol basics, weather, and our agenda for the day. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> From there teams will break out and proceed to their various stations throughout the mountain. Stations cover topics including first aid, mountain safety, toboggan use. Along the way there is free skiing, surprises and games, of course! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The afternoon will continue with an additional station and free ski. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Pickup details: </strong> </p> <p> <span> The day begins and ends at the Stateside Lodge. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Timeline: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> 9:00 Registration/Check-In </span> </li> <li> <span> 9:30 Morning Meeting </span> </li> <li> <span> 10:00 Stations </span> </li> <li> <span> 12:30 Lunch </span> </li> <li> <span> 1:00 Stations </span> </li> <li> <span> 3:00 Free Ski </span> </li> <li> <span> 4:00 End of Event/Check-Out </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> *Schedule &amp; Stations are subject to change. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The event is FREE to KESD students. Email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:morganmoore@kingdomeast.org"> morganmoore@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> before registering if you would like the code to register for free. Scholarships can be requested by clicking the button below for non-KESD students. </span> </span> </p> </div> ý East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) is excited to be partnering with SheJumps to offer a Junior Ski Patrol event at Jay Peak on Sunday, March 23 · 9am - 4pm! Newark School,District News,Concord School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image LTS News 1/30/25 2025-01-30T19:20:03Z 2025-01-30T19:20:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News: </a> <span> <span> January 30, 2025 </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 30, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the LTS January 30, 2025 family newsletter! District News,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Erika Worthing 2025-01-28T20:45:56Z 2025-01-28T20:45:56Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_8018---Erika-Worthing.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Erika Worthing </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> January 23, 2025 </strong> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Erika Worthing, </span> </span> <strong> Sutton School, Special Educator </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Erika Worthing, also known as Ms. Erika to her Kindergarten-4th grade students, has worked with Sutton School and ý East School District for the past 2 years. During high school Erika found out that one of her classmates had been in a separate setting their entire school career, which lead her to feel a deep connection of advocating for inclusion. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> During college, Erika worked as a behavioral health professional in the home environment. Upon graduating, she moved on to become a paraeducator and immediately fell in love with being part of of the school community. Through her love for education and dedication to advocate for inclusion, she worked her way up to become a special educator so that she could help support and advocate for students with disabilities. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Ms. Erika was asked a series of questions regarding his time at Sutton School and with ý East School District. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "I love it when students have been working on a new skill or concept and have the ah-ha moment! Watching students learn and grow socially, emotionally, and academically is hands down my favorite thing about working at school. I am a strong believer in transferable skills and applying our lessons to everyday life so students can thrive as adults". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "My favorite moment as an educator was when the middle school students chose to recognize me in the yearbook. Sometimes, I can get caught up in my responsibilities as a special educator, so it was such a kind and thoughtful surprise for the students to take a moment and write a page in the yearbook recognizing my work". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "I am looking forward to getting to know all of our students at Sutton and collaborating with staff, parents, and students to establish a solid foundation in this community". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Ms. Erika, thank you for your dedication to the ý East School District and Sutton School. Your passion for creating an inclusive learning environment and your advocacy for students with disabilities have already made a profound impact on the lives of our students in the two years you have been working with us. Your commitment to ensuring that every child feels valued, supported, and empowered is truly inspiring! Thank you for your tireless efforts, compassion, and the positive difference you continue to make in our community. </strong> </p> </div> Meet Erika Worthing, Sutton School, Special Educator! Erika Worthing, also known as Ms. Erika to her Kindergarten-4th grade students, has worked with Sutton School and ý East School District for the past 2 years. District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Miller's Run 7th-8th Grade Humanities Newsletter: January 2025 & Looking Into February 2025-01-28T15:54:37Z 2025-01-28T15:54:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run 7th &amp; 8th Grade Humanities Newsletter: January 2025 &amp; Looking Into February </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> January 28, 2025  </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/7th+and+8th+Humanities+end+of+Jan+24+25+classroom+newsletter.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our 7th-8th grade students have been learning in Humanities Class this past month! District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,7-8th Grade Humanities,MRS Humanities thumbnail main image 2025 SheJumps & KEAP Jr. Ski Patrol Event at Burke Mountain 2025-01-27T19:37:40Z 2025-01-27T19:37:40Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/SheJumps.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2025 SheJumps &amp; KEAP Junior Ski Patrol Event at Burke Mountain </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 27, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KEAP is excited to announce that we are hosting the third SheJumps Junior Ski Patrol event at Burke Mountain! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> ý East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) is excited to be partnering with SheJumps to offer a Junior Ski Patrol event at Burke Mountain on </span> </span> <strong> Sunday, March 2nd from 9am - 4pm </strong> <span> <span> ! This SheJumps Wild Skills event is structured as a full-day camp experience intended for girls in grades 3rd-8th grade who are intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders. Event Registration includes lift tickets, lunch and snacks. </span> </span> <strong> This event is free to students in the ý East School District </strong> <span> , when you register with the code. Registration will cost $40 for non ý East Students, although scholarships are available. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Program Summary: </span> </h5> <p> <span> SheJumps' Junior Ski Patrol seeks to mentor young girls in mountain safety and first aid while working with the strong women of the ski patrol community. At the Burke Mountain event, girls will be introduced to ski patrol through workshops on first aid, weather, toboggans, etc. This event will encourage girls to learn new skills, take on challenges and think creatively which develops perseverance and fosters confidence. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our goal is to see girls learning, having fun and connecting in an encouraging environment with amazing instruction and support from female mentors. We want Wild Skills to be an experience they will remember, one that will spark a lifetime of passion for the outdoors and will remind them that they are capable of anything. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Skier/Boarder Ability Level: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> This event is intended for intermediate to expert skiers &amp; snowboarders . As part of the registration process, you will be asked a variety of questions about how confident the skier/rider is on particular runs at Burke Mountain to help us determine which team they are best suited for. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Cost: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> This event is </span> </span> <strong> free for ý East School District students </strong> <span> <span> . This event costs $40 for non-ý East Students, although scholarships are available. All participants that don't have a season pass can be given a lift ticket for the day. </span> </span> <strong> Please note that preregistration is required as space is limited! </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Schedule for the Day: </span> </h5> <p> <span> On the day of the event, you’ll check in at registration which will be open from </span> <strong>  8:45am -9:15am </strong> <span> . The day begins and ends at the Sherburne Base Lodge. Families should park in the Sherburne lot and students should be checked in at the lodge. Once checked in, girls must stay with their chaperones until they are checked out by a parent at the end of the event. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> At registration you will meet up with your team for the day. The teams will consist of 1 ski patroller, 2-3 SheJumps volunteers, and 8 participants of similar ski ability. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> At  </span> <strong> 9:30am </strong> <span>  we will start the day with an all teams morning meeting covering ski patrol basics, weather, and our agenda for the day. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> From there teams will break out and proceed to their various stations throughout the mountain. Stations cover topics including first aid, mountain safety, toboggan use. Along the way there is free skiing, surprises and games, of course! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The afternoon will continue with an additional station and free ski. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Pickup details: </strong> </p> <p> <span> The day begins and ends at the Sherburne Base Lodge. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Timeline: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> 9:00 Registration/Check-In </span> </li> <li> <span> 9:30 Morning Meeting </span> </li> <li> <span> 10:00 Stations </span> </li> <li> <span> 12:30 Lunch </span> </li> <li> <span> 1:00 Stations </span> </li> <li> <span> 3:00 Free Ski </span> </li> <li> <span> 4:00 End of Event/Check-Out </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> *Schedule &amp; Stations are subject to change. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The event is FREE to KESD students. Email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:morganmoore@kingdomeast.org"> morganmoore@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> before registering if you would like the code to register for free. Scholarships can be requested by clicking the button below for non-KESD students. </span> </span> </p> </div> KEAP is excited to announce that we are hosting the third SheJumps Junior Ski Patrol event at Burke Mountain! Newark School,District News,Concord School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image KESD FY 26 Budget Informational Meetings Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-01-27T19:25:25Z 2025-01-27T19:25:25Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD FY 26 Budget Info  Meeting </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  February 10,  2025 </span> </span> <span> @ Concord School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this meeting's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bq0o_q1Zj1lTEXj5IxGEqCt_xohOviXaeAefN0YDni4/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD FY 26 Budget Informational Meetings Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-01-27T19:24:13Z 2025-01-27T19:24:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD FY 26 Budget Info  Meeting </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  February 6,  2025 </span> </span> <span> @ Lyndon Town School </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> Postponed </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this meeting's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PyWuG8c5kvCInqQtc_6dnv2tDCbyNfisw8MF9EXKOo0/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KB Training Basketball Camps 2025-01-27T15:41:31Z 2025-01-27T15:41:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KB Training February Break Basketball Camps </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> January 27, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> KB Training Basketball is excited to announce that they will be offering </span> </span> <strong> FIVE  </strong> <span> <span> confirmed February break basketball camps in the states of Vermont &amp; New Hampshire! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> For questions regarding the basketball camps, please contact Kai Burridge via phone at 917-282-5907, or by emailing </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kaiburridge12@gmail.com"> kaiburridge12@gmail.com </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h4> <span> <span> Camp Locations: </span> </span> </h4> <h5> <span> Brownington, VT: </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZJ_7IxbnzcyqX7ihzCXzSISJSu4QxoN1TeVnfmh4EDY/edit#responses" target="_blank"> <strong> Brownington SIGN UP &amp; INFORMATION </strong> </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Danville, VT: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/16HUXc2zANnY2Mx9xPqOAO4kNJwIjYnnnS1RNAhYAlYU/edit#response=ACYDBNg8NLsKenVhDVXkr0WqCFibCsJzbv91ChoDV4ZLNjgQ0-iWx4xmfVMYpU6DneriE2w" target="_blank"> <strong> Danville SIGN UP &amp; INFORMATION </strong> </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Lancaster, NH: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1P6Arva8BTq87VgyoT1lNbUH0skrPKryOq7mB6WFf3E4/edit#response=ACYDBNgU6Lu2Lmc9eRl2LXVv623WtNc8BCOCwkkx7hnL_0JTZfZFPG_3N1MqKXejyy7OFCM" target="_blank"> <strong> Lancaster SIGN UP &amp; INFORMATION </strong> </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Franconia, NH: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ncF2o4JAZOk7JHFmEu6RvLMzYN_-Hc5NNqp5YFEahwo/edit#response=ACYDBNjgTa2LxssPk0y3d0vahNRmZQ1UvQY8hTwc0emWcw_3il4wvoVOYOUP0ylPqoSRey0" target="_blank"> <strong> Franconia SIGN UP &amp; INFORMATION </strong> </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Lebanon, NH: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1iqbkXz174iD69dcGSd9MUf4xIS_D9sGlsKGANE6WPv8/edit#responses" target="_blank"> <strong> Lebanon SIGN UP &amp; INFORMATION </strong> </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> KB Training Basketball is excited to announce that they will be offering FIVE confirmed February break basketball camps in the states of Vermont & New Hampshire! Newark School,District News,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride: January 26, 2025 2025-01-26T19:19:02Z 2025-01-26T19:19:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wildcat Pride - January 26, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 26, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride January 26, 2025 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: January 26, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-01-26T18:39:15Z 2025-01-26T18:39:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: January 26, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 26 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published January 26, 2025. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Newark Newts Alumni Spotlight: Tatum Steen 2025-01-26T16:10:23Z 2025-01-26T16:10:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newark Newts Alumni Spotlight: Tatum Steen </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 26, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Tatum Steen, a rising sophomore at St. Johnsbury Academy (SJA), is a shining example of how a strong foundation can lead to a bright future. A former student of Newark Street School, Tatum carries the values and experiences of his early education with him as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of high school. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Amanda Colon 2025-01-23T21:13:22Z 2025-01-23T21:13:22Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2022-01-01-at-4.08.55-PM---Amanda-Colon.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Amanda Colon </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> January 23, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Amanda Colon, </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <strong> Sutton School, School to Home Coordinator </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Amanda Colon, also known as Ms. Amanda to her Kindergarten-8th grade students, has worked with Sutton School and ý East School District for 6 months. Prior to coming to work at Sutton School, Amanda spent over 40 years working in the Youth Services field. With over 40 years of experience in youth services, Amanda has developed an unparalleled wealth of knowledge and expertise in advocating for young people. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Throughout her decades-long career working with youth, she has trained in youth work by Girls Inc, Anti-defamation League, Wise Guys, Tough Guise, and Coaching Boys to Men, Alternatives to Violence-Futures without violence, as well as WRAP: Wellness Recovery Action Planning. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Ms. Amanda was asked a series of questions regarding his time at Sutton School and with ý East School District. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "Offering programs that allow students to have a voice and express their personal ideas, feelings, and lifestyle choices". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "Having students self refer to the programs I offer and having students seek me out to hear their concerns, supporting them in a project ideas, or just wanting to hang out in my office and chat". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "The group work with the students: Young Men and Young women's groups". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Ms. Amanda, you are a wealth of knowledge when it comes to children and young adults. Thank you so much for everything you have done for the ý East School District, Sutton School, and your students in just the short 6 months that you have been working with us! Your hard work, commitment, and dedication are truly appreciated! </strong> </p> </div> Amanda Colon, also known as Ms. Amanda to her Kindergarten-8th grade students, has worked with Sutton School and ý East School District for 6 months. Prior to coming to work at Sutton School, Amanda spent over 40 years working in the Youth Services field. District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image LTS News 1/23/25 2025-01-23T19:48:20Z 2025-01-23T19:48:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News: </a> <span> <span> January 23, 2025 </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 23, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the LTS January 23, 2025 family newsletter! District News,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom News: Taking a Look at February 2025 2025-01-23T15:51:31Z 2025-01-23T15:51:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom News: Taking a Look at February 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 23, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/MRS+1st+Grade+Feb+Newsletter+2025.png" alt=""/> </div> District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,MRS 1st Grade thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: January 21, 2025 2025-01-21T20:47:01Z 2025-01-21T20:47:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: January 21, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 21, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Lion's Roar Family Newsletter for January 21, 2025. District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting January 27, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-01-20T20:57:36Z 2025-01-20T20:57:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> Cancelled </span> <span> <span> January 27, 2025  </span> </span> <span> Cancelled </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wZp5AgeaKcttPLMLvZThemtntZx7GqdePS9QOebsQHs/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: January 20, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-01-20T16:33:49Z 2025-01-20T16:33:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: January 20, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 20 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published January 20, 2025. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: January 20, 2025 2025-01-20T16:25:42Z 2025-01-20T16:25:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Burke Bulletin: </span> </span> <strong> January 20th, 2025 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> January 20, 2025 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin January 20, 2025 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride: January 19, 2025 2025-01-19T16:41:01Z 2025-01-19T16:41:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wildcat Pride - January 19, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 19, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride January 19, 2025 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image LTS News 1/16/25 2025-01-17T20:05:24Z 2025-01-17T20:05:24Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News - </a> <span> January 16, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 17, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> District News,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Becky Jenkins 2025-01-16T17:14:47Z 2025-01-16T17:14:47Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/image000000+-+Rebecca+Jenkins.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Becky Jenkins </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> January 16, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Becky Jenkins, </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <strong> Sutton School Math &amp; Science Teacher </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Becky Jenkins, also known as Mrs. Jenkins to her 3rd-4th grade students, has worked with Sutton School and ý East School District for 14 years! Becky grew up in a large family who had deep roots in farming. Becky, along with her parents, her three other siblings, cousins, and aunts and uncles spent much time working side by side on the farm, learning great work ethic, compassion for animals, and how the world works.  Becky started babysitting when she was in 7th grade. Through growing up with a large family and her time spent babysitting, she learned early in life that she had a love for children. That love and compassion that she grew for children inspired her to become an educator. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Mrs. Jenkins was asked a series of questions regarding his time at Sutton School and with ý East School District. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "I enjoy seeing and hearing students working together and helping each other out. I see this all the time in our small school". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "My favorite moments are when my students have been working with a new math concept and all of a sudden, they get it. They are excited about it and want to show everyone how to do it!". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "I am looking forward to watching students grow!". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: Do you have any additional information that you would like to include in your employee spotlight? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "I thank my parents each and every day for what they taught me on the farm!". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Mrs. Jenkins, we express our heartfelt gratitude for everything you do for the ý East School District, Sutton School, and your students! Your dedication, passion, and commitment to education have not gone unnoticed. Thank you for the positive impact you make every day. Your hard work and dedication are truly appreciated! </strong> </p> </div> Becky Jenkins, also known as Mrs. Jenkins to her 3rd-4th grade students, has worked with Sutton School and ý East School District for 14 years! District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom News: January 2025 2025-01-14T15:19:31Z 2025-01-14T15:19:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom News: January 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 14, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Jan+Newsletter+2025.png" alt=""/> </div> Click here to check out the Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom Newsletter for January 2025. District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,MRS 1st Grade thumbnail main image Concord Students Celebrate the Life of Jimmy Carter 2025-01-13T15:09:38Z 2025-01-13T15:09:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Concord School Celebrates the Life of Jimmy Carter </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> January 13, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Preschool Classroom Activities: </span> </h3> <p> <span> Preschoolers were quiet for the moment of silence. We talked about how a president is in charge of the United States, like Mrs. Brown is in charge of Concord School and families are in charge of preschoolers at home. Some were able to make the connection. <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Kindergarten Classroom Activities: </span> </h3> <p> <span> On Thursday, January 9th the Concord Kindergarten students celebrated the life of Jimmy Carter observing a moment of silence and then later learning many facts about his life. They learned about his wife Rosalynn and all of the kind things they did together to make their community a better place. Kindergarten learned what a Nobel Prize is as well as what a day of mourning is. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We colored patriotic hearts in honor of Jimmy Carter's life and all he did for America. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Middle School Lessons &amp; Classroom Activities: </span> </h3> <p> <strong> Middle Humanities: </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jlYx7rAUA8NxGgABnyaLhhWOiMQZ6RBAvCvimFtqwdw/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Brown Lesson Plans 1/7 </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v_s2ltIthp5VAOdUuHhuiabHVINhl1PN/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Note Taking and Summary Scaffold (27) </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eWq5eX-mOijBrnwRFFoGfkF99eS3Wv8D/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Jimmy Carter Article and Questions (4) </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Brown/Snyder Advisory: </strong> </p> <p> <span> We used slide #6 today from this slide set today to recognize Jimmy Carter. We read the presidential proclamation, reviewed the vocab that he used in the video, then watched the video and observed the moment of silence.  </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/12/29/proclamation-announcing-the-death-of-james-earl-carter-jr/" target="_blank"> Presidential Proclamation </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/D-WX4MTSUO0?playlist=D-WX4MTSUO0&amp;autoplay=1&amp;iv_load_policy=3&amp;loop=1&amp;start=" target="_blank"> The Wild President (Video) </a> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> Burt/Tobin Advisory: </strong> </p> <p> <span> We watched 2 CBS Sunday morning videos about President Carter. One was an overview of his life and the other was about his connection to music. We also discussed the ceremony of the process with him traveling from GA to DC and back and that it was an opportunity to show respect in the same way a moment of silence shows respect. We finished in time for the moment of silence. All the students participated in the advisory.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Glenn/Huntington Advisory: </strong> </p> <p> <span> We started Advisory off with a share of what each kid likes about living in America, which was a nice way to connect each kid personally with the Jimmy Carter content. We watched the 3 videos with a very short introduction to each. There was just enough time to observe the moment of silence.  </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-unlikely-life-story-of-jimmy-carter/" target="_blank"> The unlikely life story of Jimmy Carter </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI44PKw3lo8" target="_blank"> Jimmy Carter and his love of America's music </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://youtu.be/D-WX4MTSUO0?feature=shared" target="_blank"> The Wild President </a> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <strong> Guilmette/Regan Advisory: </strong> </p> <p> <span> We watched a couple videos that had been shared among the teachers to discuss with students a little about Jimmy Carter. The significance that he played in scenic byways and natural parks, and why we were having the national day of mourning. <br/> </span> </p> </div> On Thursday, January 9th the Concord students celebrated the life of Jimmy Carter observing a moment of silence and then later learning many facts about his life. District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School,Community thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: January 12, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-01-12T14:59:55Z 2025-01-12T14:59:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: January 12, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 12, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published January 12, 2025. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Catamount Connection: January 2025 2025-01-10T18:24:37Z 2025-01-10T18:24:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Catamount Connection: </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> January 2025 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 10, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> As the school year progresses, we want to reiterate our expectations regarding technology use by our students. District News,Sutton Newsletters,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image Notes from the Nurse: January 2025 2025-01-09T19:34:00Z 2025-01-09T19:34:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notes from the Nurse: January 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notes from the Nurse: January 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> January 9, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> Click here to see the January 2025 school Nurse updates. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Community Resources,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting January 14, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-01-09T13:20:23Z 2025-01-09T13:20:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  January 14, 2025 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18k0BjUTQxyIHfAzh0oIq-VpNOhrVB1M_BQRH3qj-bXI/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting January 14, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-01-09T13:19:05Z 2025-01-09T13:19:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> January 14, 2025 </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11LwPKFlaj_uujhFLoqgu0QfTZ8xQWjt7aB4GOndLu_s/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K-DYNVswDB1IVayRKp8vWOdHPlz6cDH-8wLoimpyBoc/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Policy Committee Meeting January 14, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-01-09T13:17:26Z 2025-01-09T13:17:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <font color="rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72)"> January 14, 2025 </font> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IO-6T8N2SeCF1hCbivKdLg-xBbtMfak-DHM3cDqRyek/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image National Day of Mourning 2025-01-07T20:00:01Z 2025-01-07T20:00:01Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/James+Carter+National+Day+of+Mourning+blog+img.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> National Day of Mourning, Honoring President James Carter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 7, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On December 29, 2024, the world mourned the passing of James Earl Carter Jr., the 39th President of the United States. President Carter was known for his integrity, dedication to public service, and commitment to peace. His leadership was marked by a deep sense of empathy and belief in human rights and justice.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> President Carter’s leadership was instrumental in the creation and shaping of two crucial government departments. Under his administration, the Department of Education was established in 1979, emphasizing Carter's commitment to improving access to quality education for all Americans. Similarly, the Department of Energy was founded in response to the energy crises of the 1970s, with Carter prioritizing energy conservation and alternative energy solutions. Both departments reflected his forward-thinking approach to addressing key issues that would shape the future of the nation. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Post-presidency, President Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, devoted themselves to humanitarian causes. Carter's humanitarian work, including his efforts with Habitat for Humanity and the Carter Center, further exemplified his compassion and global vision for a more equitable world. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> President Jimmy Carter's passing marks the end of a remarkable era in American history, as he leaves behind a legacy of peace, humanitarian efforts, and unwavering dedication to public service. His contributions as the 39th President of the United States, along with his lifelong commitment to improving global health and promoting democracy, will be remembered and celebrated for generations. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the Proclamation announcing the death of James Earl Carter, Jr. a National Day of Mourning was declared by President Biden, which will take place on Thursday, January 9th, to honor the passing of President Carter. As the nation mourns his loss, it is also a time to reflect on the values he upheld and the countless lives he touched. Honoring President Carter means embracing the principles of compassion, integrity, and service that defined his life, ensuring that his memory continues to inspire future leaders and citizens alike. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD schools will remain in session during the National Day of Mourning on January 9th, 2025, and classes may observe moments of silence or participate in discussions to honor President Carter. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> In the Proclamation announcing the death of James Earl Carter, Jr. a National Day of Mourning was declared by President Biden, which will take place on Thursday, January 9th, to honor the passing of President Carter. District News,Community thumbnail main image ý East Board Seat Openings 2025-01-07T17:30:54Z 2025-01-07T17:30:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Board Seat Openings </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <strong> ý East Board Seat Openings </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> January 7, 2025 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Hello ý East Families, </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Happy New Year! As we move into this new year the ý East School District (KESD) finds themselves needing your help and civic participation.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The KESD Board of Directors has several available seats on the board. Although there are some members that are hopeful to return for an additional term there are several open seats that we are seeking candidates for. </span> </span> <span> The towns of Lunenburg, Lyndon, Sheffield, and Sutton all do not have returning representatives and no current candidates. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The process to be placed on the ballot on Town Meeting Day, Tuesday, March 4th is relatively simple. A petition must be submitted to the KESD office or the Town Clerk of the relevant town containing sixty (60) signatures of registered voters. The voters may be registered in any one of our eight district towns: Burke, Concord, Lunenburg/Gilman, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton or Wheelock. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Completed petitions must be submitted no later than Monday, January 27, 2025 to the KESD office or the Town Clerk. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Please reach out to the KESD District Clerk for more information and petitions: </strong> </p> <p> <span> <span> Serena Parker, </span> </span> <span> Executive Assistant to Superintendent  </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Email: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:sparker@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> sparker@kingdomeast.org </a> <span>     </span> </p> <p> <span> Phone: 802-626-1904 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Thanks, </span> </span> <span> Sean McMannon-KESD Superintendent </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The KESD Board of Directors has several available seats on the board. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image Newark Steet School Winter Activities Preparations 2025-01-07T16:49:47Z 2025-01-07T16:49:47Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/NSS+Winter+Activities+Blog+Thumbnail.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newark Street School Winter Activities Preparations </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 7, 2025 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Newark Families, This Friday is our first winter activity day. Students will need to bring all of their gear to school in the morning. Gear should be leaned against the side of the building and will be transported by staff and a parent volunteer to the mountain. Please note that lesson times are at 11am. On full days, we will plan to get to the mountain just before the lessons begin. Students will ski in groups with chaperones after the lesson for the remainder of the day. Middle school students can buddy ski (groups of 3 or more) with permission from caretakers. Students in grades 5-8 can sign themselves out and continue to ski/board until the mountain closes with signed permission from caretakers. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Burke Mountain Student and Chaperone Waiver: </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPRdjVfVNRoFq4ShTaJ9Z9D3IFVJBZKaw-2kWNMeJwAqaRWA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> If you plan to chaperone and have not completed the Burke Mountain waiver that is specific to the school Burke Mountain program (not the same as season pass waiver), please complete the waiver </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> <a href="https://my.1risk.net/1waiverKioskv2/sign?a=aHR0cHM6Ly9teS4xcmlzay5uZXQvYnVya2VhcGl8NTllZGI2MDY0NGM4NGUxMjhmOTVmZWQzODhhZTgwZmJ8YTliN2Q2M2ItYWEzZS00OGI1LWI1NzMtMjY2YWUzM2Q3Mjc5fEludmFsaWQgZGF0ZXxJbnZhbGlkIGRhdGU" target="_blank"> <strong> &gt;&gt; Click Here to Sign Waiver <br/> </strong> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI0ea6H3XPmDZGN9pkLnOEZa395GPKm0ZADDza4QC6LlJXWA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> Burke Mountain Agreements </a> <span> <span> : </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Be Safe. </span> </span> <span> Be Kind. Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Ready to Learn. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqOXuIoYVx_A6iEAPhQAGbz5g4iI8Ck5INF3CBqrHjy7-RcQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> <strong> General </strong> </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqOXuIoYVx_A6iEAPhQAGbz5g4iI8Ck5INF3CBqrHjy7-RcQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> <strong> : </strong> </a> <strong>   </strong> <span> <span> NSS Schoolwide Agreements apply - This is a school function and you are representing the school. </span> </span> <span> Follow all school rules on the bus, at Burke Mountain, and on the trails at the school. Follow all directions given by Burke Mountain staff members, school staff, and chaperones </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWpUBIqaodSchcVjjeMOCU9ZEDtdp3jfTklv5lkaIpRlbKg/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> <strong> Lodge: </strong> </a> <strong>   </strong> <span> <span> Notify an adult when going into the lodge to use the restroom. </span> </span> <strong> We are encouraging students not to consume food from concessions. Students will not be allowed to purchase candy, soda, and caffeinated drinks from the lodge. If concessions become an issue and students are not adhering to food and drink agreements that are in line with the KESD Wellness Policy, then we may decide to have concessions be off limits completely. We will have healthy food and drinks available for students who sign up for school lunch. </strong> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Equipment: </strong> </p> <ol> <li> <span> Know where your equipment is at all times, whether at school or mountain </span> </li> <li> <span> Use the racks </span> </li> <li> <span> Do not leave equipment or clothing in the walkways of others </span> </li> <li> <span> Wear your helmet whenever you are on the slopes </span> </li> <li> <span> Dress appropriately for the weather. Often, we will require face coverings to ride the lifts, especially for upper mountain. </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Lessons: </strong> </p> <ol> <li> <span> Be on time for your lesson; mountain lessons start at 11:00 a.m. </span> </li> <li> <span> Stay with your assigned group for the entire lesson </span> </li> <li> <span> Follow the instructor’s directions </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Skiing/Boarding: </strong> </p> <ol> <li> <span> Stay with your chaperone unless you are a middle school student with buddy ski permission. </span> </li> <li> <span> If a problem arises, immediately notify a chaperone. </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> End of Day: </strong> </p> <ol> <li> <span> Return to the base lodge at 2:45 p.m. on full days. </span> </li> <li> <span> Before leaving with your ride, you must be given the okay by a school staff member. </span> </li> <li> <span> Do not just leave without a verbal sign-out (this includes 5th-8th grade students who are signing themselves out) </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Please note, if students do not follow these agreements, privileges may be taken away. </strong> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> 6th-8th Grade Buddy Ski Agreements &amp; Permission Form: </span> </h5> <p> <strong> Ski/Ride with Buddy Rules (Middle School Students Only) </strong> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Free ski/board time will be from 9-11am. Students in grades K-5 will be taking a break from skiing/riding to eat at 10:30am in Sherburne Lodge. We also ask that middle school students take a break to eat lunch prior to ski lessons which begin at 11:00am. </span> </li> <li> <span> You must be on time for lessons at 11am. </span> </li> <li> <span> ONLY the Sherburne Lodge and Mid-Burke Lodge (not the hotel) should be used for restroom breaks and warming up. Sherburne Lodge is the place for snacks/lunch. The hotel is out of bounds. </span> </li> <li> <span> All buddy groups must have 3 middle school students who have signed parent permission. </span> </li> <li> <span> You must always be with your buddies and have a group of 3+ skiers/riders! </span> </li> <li> <span> Ski/ride the same trail in your buddy group. If someone falls behind, wait for them. Do not get back on the lift until your entire group is back together. </span> </li> <li> <span> School cell phone rules apply. On full days, students will leave phones in the rack at the school. On half days, phones, bags and other personal items will stay in the lodge. </span> </li> <li> <span> You must stay on the lift that you are in during your lesson (or below), for example; if you are in the Sherburne Green lesson you cannot go up top during free ski/ride, you need to stay on Sherburne Green Chair or the J-Bar. </span> </li> <li> <span> Everyone wears a helmet at all times. While there may be nice days, we require all students to wear a jacket and mitts/gloves to every lesson. </span> </li> <li> <span> You still have a chaperone to check in with, so say “hi” once in while ☺ </span> </li> <li> <span> ALWAYS have fun, be safe and in control. If your buddy gets hurt, stop an adult and ask for help. If there isn’t an adult around, one buddy will wait with the injured person and the other buddy will safely ski down to look for a chaperone to help. </span> </li> <li> <span> Vaping or any other substance abuse will result in loss of buddy privilege for the remainder of the season. Other major or critical incidents will result in consideration for this consequence as well. </span> </li> <li> <span> Follow all mountain/resort etiquette - put the bar down on the lift. Throwing ski poles, cutting lines, cutting people off on the trails, spitting/snowballs/shoving are not allowed. Stay on open trails and be respectful in the lesson line-up, lesson and helpful and courteous to instructors. Represent Newark Newts! </span> </li> <li> <span> Anyone who does not follow these rules may lose “Buddy Privilege” so BE SAFE, SHOW CARE, and HAVE FUN☺! </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Use the button below to sign off on this agreement if you choose: </strong> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> 5th-8th Student Sign-Out Permission Form: </span> </h5> <p> <span> I give my student permission to stay at Burke Mountain at the conclusion of the winter activity school day at Burke Mountain for the 2025 Season. I understand that students are dismissed at 12:00 on half days and 3:00 on full days. I understand that I am responsible for my student from 12:00pm on and agree to pick them up before the mountain closes at 4:00pm. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Use the button below to sign off on this agreement if you choose: </strong> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Newark Families, This Friday is our first winter activity day. Click here to view terms and conditions for the program, as well as permission forms for 5th-8th Grade Student Sign Out & 6th-8th Grade Buddy Ski. District News,Newark School,Athletics,Student Activities thumbnail main image Miller's Run Kindergarten Classroom Newsletter: January 2025 2025-01-06T18:32:58Z 2025-01-06T18:32:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom Newsletter: January 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 6, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/MRS-Kindergarten-Newsletter-1.6.25.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to check out the Miller's Run Kindergarten Classroom Newsletter for January 2025. District News,MRS Newsletters,MRS Kindergarten News,Miller's Run School thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: January 5, 2025 Family Newsletter 2025-01-05T17:26:23Z 2025-01-05T17:26:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: January 5, 2025 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 5, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published January 5, 2025. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: January 5th, 2025 2025-01-05T16:34:56Z 2025-01-05T16:34:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Bulletin: January 5th, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> January 5, 2025 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin January 5, 2025 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image LTS 5th Grade Classroom News: January 2025 2025-01-04T00:49:59Z 2025-01-04T00:49:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS Classroom News &amp; Updates: January 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 6, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/January+LTS+5th+Grade+Newsletter.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed your holiday break and you were able to spend some quality time with your 5th grader. We are excited to be back in our classrooms with our students. District News,LTS 5th Grade News,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image Miller's Run 2nd Grade Newsletter: December 2024 Recap 2025-01-03T21:00:20Z 2025-01-03T21:00:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run 2nd Grade Newsletter: December 2024 Recap </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 3, 2025  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/2nd+Grade+December+Newsletter+2024.png" alt=""/> </div> Click here to check out the Miller's Run 2nd Grade Classroom Newsletter: December 2024 Recap. District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,MRS 2nd Grade,MRS Elementary News thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting January 8, 2025-FY 26 Budget Review Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-01-02T13:53:51Z 2025-01-02T13:53:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  January 8, 2025 </span> </span> <span> -FY 26 Budget Review </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xqUDZyrxMCHectprw2ksGKJq_6-iJWIHcj92FOMnfmM/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting January 6, 2025 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2025-01-02T13:53:35Z 2025-01-02T13:53:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 6, 2025 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wjJN0_e2sNjJcx4wcyLsztNWrc5oVgtKmYJec7lgRps/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride - January 1, 2025 2025-01-01T15:43:41Z 2025-01-01T15:43:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wildcat Pride - January 1, 2025 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 1, 2025 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride January 1, 2025 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: December 30, 2024 2024-12-30T21:16:03Z 2024-12-30T21:16:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> D </strong> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> <strong> ecember 30, 2024 </strong> </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 30, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> These past two few weeks have gone by so quickly and on Thursday we’ll be back to school. I hope you all enjoyed the break and took time to spend the holidays with people you love. District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Concord School Employee Spotlight: Jane Elliot 2024-12-19T16:43:42Z 2024-12-19T16:43:42Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Jane+Elliott+Employee+Spotlight.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Concord School Employee Spotlight: Jane Elliot </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> December 19, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Jane Elliot, </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <strong> Concord School 1st &amp; 2nd Grade Teacher </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Jane Elliot, also known as Mrs. Elliot to her 1st and 2nd grade students, has worked with Concord School and ý East School District for 29 years! </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Jane's passion for teaching was inspired by her love for children and her desire to make a positive impact on their lives. She sees teaching not only as an opportunity to share knowledge, but also as a way to continue learning, exploring, and embracing creativity. Her deep commitment to fostering an environment of kindness and growth within her classroom drives her to help students develop qualities that will shape them into healthy, happy individuals. By working in schools, Janet hopes to inspire and empower her students, equipping them with the tools to succeed both academically and personally. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Mrs. Elliot was asked a series of questions regarding her time at Concord School. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "I have loved the kids, the funny stories and experiences from teaching kids, and the people I have been able to work with". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "Some of my favorite moments have been watching students go through school and grow up into amazing adults. Also just spending time talking with students and developing special relationships.  I get to laugh every day. Seeing students learn and have fun has been a gift". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "I enjoy the journey of getting to know the students, watching them grow as learners, and getting to experience special moments with them". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: Do you have any additional information that you would like to include in your employee spotlight? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "I appreciate all the students, staff, friends, and family who have been with me throughout my teaching experience. I am thankful for the love, laughter, and support. It's been quite a ride!". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Thank you, Mrs. Elliot, for your devotion to your students at Concord School and to the ý East School District! Cheers to your 29th year serving the district! We are so thankful to have you as a part of our team! </strong> </p> </div> Jane Elliot, also known as Mrs. Elliot to her 1st and 2nd grade students, has worked with Concord School and ý East School District for 29 years! Jane's passion for teaching was inspired by her love for children and her desire to make a positive impact on their lives. District News,Concord School,Community thumbnail main image Burke Town School Employee Spotlight: Lisa Colangelo Reed 2024-12-18T18:59:33Z 2024-12-18T18:59:33Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lisa+Colangelo+Reed+Spotlight+BTS+2.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Burke Town School Employee Spotlight: Lisa Colangelo Reed </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> December 18, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Lisa Colangelo Reed, </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <strong> Burke Town School 5th &amp; 6th humanities teacher  </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Lisa Colangelo Reed, also known as Mrs. Reed or Ms. Colangelo to her 5th and 6th grade students, has worked with Burke Town School and ý East School District for 8 years! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ever since Lisa was a child, she dreamed of becoming a teacher. After returning home from school in the early years of elementary school, Lisa would rush home and play "pretend" school with her sister, mimicking lessons from her favorite teachers. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> As she moved through elementary, middle school, high school, and even into college, she encountered her own challenges with learning, as not every concept came easily. Through perseverance and help from her teachers, she was able to find creative ways to help her succeed and push through those challenging times. The patience and encouragement from her favorite teachers meant the world to her, and those moments shaped who she is today. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Through those experiences and the compassion and support of her educators, Lisa realized she wanted to do the same for other kids—to be the kind of teacher who sees each child as an individual and helps them discover their own potential. For Lisa, teaching isn’t just about sharing knowledge. It’s about making a positive, lasting impact on students—supporting them in being creative, finding their passions, and growing into the best versions of themselves.  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Mrs. Reed/Ms. Colangelo was asked questions regarding her time at Burke Town School. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "My favorite part about working in schools is the special connections I’ve made with students, especially the ones that have stayed with me over the years. There’s something truly heartwarming about watching them grow, and knowing that, even after they’ve moved on, a little part of our bond remains. It’s those long-lasting relationships that remind me every day why I love what I do—because teaching is so much more than lessons and assignments; it’s about the people and the impact we have on each other". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "Some of my absolute favorite moments as an educator are the ones that are all about human connection and shared emotions. There’s nothing quite like the joy of laughing together with a class of kids, where for just a moment, we’re all simply enjoying life and happiness as one. I also love when a student and I can connect on a deeper level, talking about something beyond the lesson at hand—those moments feel so meaningful, like we’re really seeing and understanding each other. It's in those little moments that the heart of teaching really shines". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "This year, I’m really looking forward to continuing to grow—not just as an educator, but also as a colleague. I’m excited for all the new lessons, both big and small, that I’ll learn from the students and from the wonderful people I get to work alongside. There’s always room to grow, and I’m grateful for the chance to keep learning and connecting with others along the way". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> One of Lisa's favorite quotes relating to education is Joseph Campbell's, </strong> <span> <span> </span> </span> <strong> "The job of an educator is to teach students to see the vitality in themselves </strong> <strong> ," and she embodies this philosophy in her daily teaching practices. She creates a classroom environment that fosters self-discovery and confidence, encouraging students to explore their strengths, talents, and unique perspectives. Through personalized feedback, hands-on activities, and open dialogue, Lisa helps students build a sense of self-worth and a deeper connection to their own learning journey. She values each student’s individuality, pushing them to see challenges as opportunities for growth, and inspiring them to take ownership of their education with enthusiasm and self-assurance. In this way, Lisa not only teaches content but also empowers her students to recognize and nurture the vitality within themselves. </strong> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <strong> Thank you, Mrs. Reed/Ms. Colangelo, for your dedication to your students at Burke Town School and the ý East School District! Today and every day, we are so thankful to have you as a part of our team! </strong> </p> </div> Lisa Colangelo Reed, also known as Mrs. Reed or Ms. Colangelo to her 5th and 6th grade students, has worked with Burke Town School and ý East School District for 8 years! Ever since Lisa was a child, she dreamed of becoming a teacher. District News,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Notes from the Nurse: December 2024 2024-12-17T15:49:31Z 2024-12-17T15:49:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notes from the Nurse: December 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notes from the Nurse: December 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> December 17, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> Click here to see the December 2024 school Nurse updates. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Community Resources,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Miller's Run 5th Grade Humanities Newsletter: December 2024 2024-12-16T19:23:17Z 2024-12-16T19:23:17Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run 5th Grade Humanities Newsletter: December 2024  </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 16, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Dec+5th+Grade+humanities+Newsletter.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our 5th grade students have been learning in Humanities Class this month! District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,MRS 5th Grade,MRS Humanities thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: December 14th, 2024 2024-12-14T16:46:46Z 2024-12-14T16:46:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Bulletin: December 14th, 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> December 14, 2024 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin December 14, 2024 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Miller's Run Kindergarten Classroom Newsletter: December 2024 2024-12-12T20:29:38Z 2024-12-12T20:29:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom Newsletter: December 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 12, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/MRS+1st+Grade+Newsletter+12.24.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to check out the Miller's Run Kindergarten Classroom Newsletter published December 12th 2024. District News,MRS Newsletters,MRS Kindergarten News,Miller's Run School thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: December 11, 2024 2024-12-11T21:12:43Z 2024-12-11T21:12:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: </span> </span> <strong> December 11, 2024 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 11, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Happy December Lunenburg Families! District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image KESD Policy Committee Meeting December 19, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-12-11T17:03:49Z 2024-12-11T17:03:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 19 </span> <span> , 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11yizsPUdSvxg8XyFHl3QNb8UXTHzRBIcp8eqnZqavDU/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting December 16, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-12-11T14:58:14Z 2024-12-11T14:58:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 16, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SJ3-HempO0i3l-gwiUEeJaE68ArD55M74i4JEK5YssI/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting December 16, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-12-10T19:12:06Z 2024-12-10T19:12:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 16, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d3mh9VUkiEQCKG2uBwi5Op13B-zSNCr85aDuWT5mZHo/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting December 17, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-12-10T17:35:19Z 2024-12-10T17:35:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  December 17, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @KESD District Office </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JqlQDRc8nlY-fNi703hBIPwYAJ-7Vn4hEWKIdqPfF0U/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting December 17, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-12-10T17:28:29Z 2024-12-10T17:28:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> December 17, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @ KESD District Office </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1swMhN7CKlCR5ci5qRON2nSP-LhX6LeFS2IvCGGglQbI/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K-DYNVswDB1IVayRKp8vWOdHPlz6cDH-8wLoimpyBoc/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Concord Classroom Highlights: What's going on in Mrs. B's PreK Class? 2024-12-06T20:33:00Z 2024-12-06T20:33:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Concord Classroom Highlights: What's going on in Mrs. B's PreK Class?  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> December 6, 2024 <span>  </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Mrs. Bourgeois, or Mrs. B to her students, enthusiastically engages her PreK class in activities aligned with the Vermont Early Learning Standards, currently focusing on Element 2: Family and Community, Civics, Government, and Society. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> What are some goals relating to the learning targets that you plan to focus on with your students this year? </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The goal for this learning target is to create a vibrant learning environment where young learners explore the importance of families, community roles, and basic concepts of civics. Through interactive storytelling, collaborative games, and group discussions, Mrs. B fosters a sense of belonging and helps children understand their place within their community.  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <font color="#000000"> What outcomes are you hoping to achieve with your students? </font> <font color="#000000"> <span>  </span> </font> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Students have the skills to be able to identify the job of each branch of the military (the Army protects land, the Navy protects sea, the Coast Guard protects waterways, the Air Force protects air, and the Marines protect land, sea, and air). </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Students will be able to verbally state what each branch protects. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Students will be able to state the meaning of Veterans Day is to thank those who served in protecting the USA and keeping us safe. </span> </li> <li> <span> Students will be able to verbally state that families keep you safe at home, teachers keep you safe at school, and military service personnel keep everyone safe. </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Additional Classroom Updates: </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Students invited families and Veterans to a culminating celebration in the classroom on Monday, November 11th. We called this </span> </span> <span> "Cookies for Veterans" </span> <span> <span> . Students made cookies, thank you cards, and poppies. We also created a </span> </span> <span> thank you </span> <span> <span> banner that they presented during the celebration to thank Veterans for their service. </span> </span> </p> </div> Mrs. Bourgeois, or Mrs. B to her students, has been working on the Vermont Early Learning Standards with the Concord PreK class. District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting December 10, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-12-05T16:45:22Z 2024-12-05T16:45:22Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> December 10, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @ KESD District Office </span> </h3> <h3> <span> Postponed to December 17, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K-DYNVswDB1IVayRKp8vWOdHPlz6cDH-8wLoimpyBoc/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting December 9, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-12-04T20:06:41Z 2024-12-04T20:06:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 9, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/193NzfRa8cWKwwI7P3F2hlb2mMjnb2SgNXDAlEnQi75k/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting December 10, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-12-04T17:21:39Z 2024-12-04T17:21:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  December 10, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @KESD District Office </span> </h3> <h3> <span> Postponed to December 17 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KzvSGgs-FGyUdzi2EQgw7RxzeChKXmJVplfw1xcIYnI/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Charlie Delany 2024-12-02T20:23:12Z 2024-12-02T20:23:12Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_7856---Charles-Delany.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Charlie Delany </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> December 2, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Charlie Delany, </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <strong> Sutton School Middle School Science Teacher </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Charlie Delany, also known as Mr. Delany to his 5th-8th grade students, has worked with ý East School District for 3 years and has been an educator for the past 9 years. Growing up Charlie had a deep love for learning and always had a curiosity for how things worked and why things happen the way that they do. This curiosity quickly earned him the title of </span> </span> <span> <span> "breaking boy" </span> </span> <span> as a kid, as he was constantly taking things apart to see what they were made of and how they worked. Prior to becoming an educator, Charlie worked as a mechanic. During his time as a mechanic, he had a trainee working closely with him, and this is when he realized how much he enjoyed helping others in the learning process and he set forth on his path of becoming an educator. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Mr. Delany was asked a series of questions regarding his time at Sutton School and with ý East School District. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by his answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "My favorite thing about working in schools is making connections with students, families, and colleagues. I love when I'm in town and hear "Hi Mr. Delany!" from a student or parent. I moved up here about 12 years ago and I feel like working in the school district gave me a sense of belonging". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "My favorite moments are when students come down from the lunch room and we chat about hunting, farming, and life in general. It really makes me feel special because they choose, on a daily basis, to spend some time with me connecting". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "Last year we began working on establishing a maple sugaring operation at the school. I am excited to get the student project team going again and making progress towards our goal". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: Do you have any additional information that you would like to include in your employee spotlight? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span>   </span> <span> "I am originally from Connecticut. I am an aspiring farmer, and I enjoy hunting and fishing in my free time". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Thank you, Mr. Delany, for all that you do for our school district! We appreciate the dedication you contribute daily to your students, Sutton School, and the ý East School District! </strong> </p> </div> Meet Charlie Delany, our Middle School Science Teacher at Sutton School! Charlie Delany, also known as Mr. Delany to his 5th-8th grade students, has worked with ý East School District for 3 years and has been an educator for the past 9 years. District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Catamount Connection: December 2024 2024-12-02T18:21:42Z 2024-12-02T18:21:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Catamount Connection: </a> <strong> D </strong> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> <strong> ecember 2024 </strong> </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 2, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> As we enter December, I want to thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s learning journey. This month brings exciting opportunities for connection and collaboration, and we’re thrilled to keep growing together as a school community! District News,Sutton Newsletters,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: December 2024 2024-12-01T21:07:40Z 2024-12-01T21:07:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: December 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 1, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Happy December, Lunenburg Lions! District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom News: December 2024 2024-12-01T16:45:00Z 2024-12-01T16:45:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom News: December 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 1, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/December+2024+Newsletter.png" alt=""/> </div> Click here to check out the Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom Newsletter for December 2024 District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,MRS 1st Grade thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: December 1st, 2024 2024-12-01T16:44:31Z 2024-12-01T16:44:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Bulletin: December 1st </span> <strong> , 2024 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> December 1, 2024 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin December 1, 2024 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride - December 1, 2024 2024-12-01T15:38:46Z 2024-12-01T15:38:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wildcat Pride - December 1, 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 1, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride December 1, 2024 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: December 1, 2024 Family Newsletter 2024-12-01T15:25:46Z 2024-12-01T15:25:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newt Happenings: December 1, 2024 Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 1, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published December 1, 2024. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting December 2, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-11-26T19:23:03Z 2024-11-26T19:23:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 2, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19msH2WPrrnUJDGuxMWDYGp0rfKJT3PDBbtCL9MH8Kdk/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: November 22, 2024 2024-11-22T21:10:32Z 2024-11-22T21:10:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: November 22, 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 22, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Happy Thanksgiving Lunenburg Families! District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar: Lunenburg School Family Newsletter 2024-11-22T17:36:26Z 2024-11-22T17:36:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The Lion's Roar: Lunenburg School Family Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 22, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> Check out the latest Lunenburg School Family Newsletter, published November 22, 2024! District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting November 25, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-11-20T17:57:49Z 2024-11-20T17:57:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 25, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yKKvfbwrWWZ5O6_p1wauhsUV-PRzH2TuWMp1eCPqOtc/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 25, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-11-20T17:56:06Z 2024-11-20T17:56:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 25, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-NMa1hUDrGtWPpc6CVGy2AbCj69Yg0UJezM-wG2RtNc/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Concord School Employee Spotlight: Lori Sheehan 2024-11-20T16:56:38Z 2024-11-20T16:56:38Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/0+-+Lori+Sheehan.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Concord School Employee Spotlight: Lori Sheehan </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 20, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Lori Sheehan, </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <strong> <span>  </span> </strong> <strong> Concord School Instructional Assistant </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Lori Sheehan, also known as Mrs. Sheehan to her 5th and 6th grade students, has worked with Concord School and ý East School District for 25 years! After moving back to her family's hometown and having deep roots in the community, she married her husband, who went to Concord school his whole life, and started their family. Being in Concord, she felt a very strong, committed sense of community and it made her decide she wanted to dedicate her time and energy to the community of Concord School in hopes of helping her children feel that same deep connection that she and her husband feel. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 20, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Lori Sheehan, </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <strong> <span>  </span> </strong> <strong> Concord School Instructional Assistant </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Lori Sheehan, also known as Mrs. Sheehan to her 5th and 6th grade students, has worked with Concord School and ý East School District for 25 years! After moving back to her family's hometown and having deep roots in the community she married her husband, who went to Concord school his whole life, and started their family. Being in Concord, she felt a very strong, committed sense of community and it made her decide she wanted to dedicate her time and energy to the community of Concord Schools in hopes of helping her children feel the same deep connection that she and her husband feel. <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Mrs. Sheehan was asked a series of questions regarding her time at Concord School. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "I love to learn and in turn, I also love helping children learn. Watching the kids grow and become their best selves is very exciting". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "I have had so many. The best moments are when you connect with a student. Helping them feel safe, loved, seen and heard". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "I always look forward to making new connections. I also look forward to watching the students blossom as I see them doing something they love. It could be at a concert, winter activities, playing at recess, or by helping a fellow classmate". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: Do you have any additional information that you would like to include in your employee spotlight? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "I am very appreciative to be working with such a dedicated and caring staff". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Thank you, Mrs. Sheehan, for your dedication to your students at Concord School and the ý East School District! We are so thankful to have you as a part of our team! </strong> </p> </div> Lori Sheehan, also known as Mrs. Sheehan to her 5th and 6th grade students, has worked with Concord School and ý East School District for 25 years! District News,Concord School,Community thumbnail main image Sutton School Holiday Craft Fair 2024 2024-11-20T12:30:00Z 2024-11-20T12:30:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Holiday Craft Fair 2024 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 20, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Join us for our Holiday Craft Fair at Sutton School on </span> </span> <strong> Saturday, December 7th from 9am-2pm. </strong> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span>       </span> </p> <p> <span> We will have an assortment of vendors, offering Christmas trees, Scentsy, handmade crafts, Pampered Chef, Jamie's Woodworking &amp; Engraving, Knit/Crochet items, Tote bags, Chocolates, Wreaths, and more! There will also be soup and sandwiches available!  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> All proceeds will go to the Sutton School student council and the 8th grade class!  </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sutton-Craft-Fair-Dec.-2024-4d9d6585.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sutton+Craft+Fair+Dec.+2024.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Holiday Craft Fair 2024 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 20, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Join us for our Holiday Craft Fair at Sutton School on </span> </span> <strong> Saturday, December 7th from 9am-2pm. </strong> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span>       </span> </p> <p> <span> We will have an assortment of vendors, offering Christmas trees, Scentsy, handmade crafts, Pampered Chef, Jamie's Woodworking &amp; Engraving, Knit/Crochet items, Tote bags, Chocolates, Wreaths, and more! There will also be soup and sandwiches available!  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> All proceeds will go to the Sutton School student council and the 8th grade class!  </span> </h5> </div> Join us for our Holiday Craft Fair at Sutton School on Saturday, December 7th from 9am-2pm. District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Miller's Run 7th-8th Grade Humanities Newsletter: November 2024 2024-11-19T16:22:11Z 2024-11-19T16:22:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run 7th-8th Grade Humanities Newsletter: November 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span>  November 19, 2024  </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Dec24+25+classroom+newsletter.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our 7th-8th grade students have been learning in Humanities Class this month. District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,7-8th Grade Humanities,MRS Humanities thumbnail main image Burke Town School Toy Drive 2024-11-18T17:18:23Z 2024-11-18T17:18:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School Toy Drive </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 18, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Burke Town School Student Council has teamed up with Umbrella to host a Toy Drive at Burke Town School to help support families in need this holiday season! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you are interested in taking part in the Burke Town School Toy Drive, please bring new or lightly used toys to your student's homeroom teacher. Donations will also be accepted at the main office during student-led conferences.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The Toy Drive </span> </span> <span> begins TODAY, November 18th, and ends on Friday, December 6th </span> <span> . All toys will be donated to Umbrella to help out families in need this holiday season. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Toy+drive.png" alt=""/> </div> The Burke Town School Student Council has teamed up with Umbrella to host a Toy Drive at Burke Town School to help support families in need this holiday season! District News,Burke Town School thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: November 17, 2024 2024-11-17T21:05:16Z 2024-11-17T21:05:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: November 17, 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 17, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter, published November 17, 2024! District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: November 17, 2024 Family Newsletter 2024-11-17T20:01:30Z 2024-11-17T20:01:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Newt Happenings: November 17, 2024 Family Newsletter </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 17, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published November 17, 2024. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: November 17, 2024 2024-11-17T18:48:52Z 2024-11-17T18:48:52Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Bulletin: November 17, 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 17, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin November 17, 2024 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 18, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-11-15T19:25:38Z 2024-11-15T19:25:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 18, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kpObf0BgxX7SzFGJF6NG8oYIb1ADvE6V0F93Otc2iHA/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Policy Committee Meeting November 21, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-11-15T16:31:44Z 2024-11-15T16:31:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 21 </span> <span> , 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11yizsPUdSvxg8XyFHl3QNb8UXTHzRBIcp8eqnZqavDU/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Kathy Faulkner 2024-11-12T16:38:40Z 2024-11-12T16:38:40Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_3892--281-29---Kathy-Faulkner--281-29.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Kathy Faulkner </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 12, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Kathy Faulkner, </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <strong> Elementary Educator </strong> </h3> <h3> <strong> <span>  </span> &amp; Classroom Teacher </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Kathy Faulkner, </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <strong> Sutton School Elementary Educator &amp; Classroom Teacher </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Kathy Faulkner, also known as Mrs. Faulkner or "Mrs. F." to her Kindergarten, first, and second grade students, has worked at Sutton School for 25 years and has been working with the school district for 28 years, working at Burke Town School for 3 years prior to joining the team at Sutton. Before becoming an educator in the NEK, Kathy worked as a Petty Officer for the U.S. Navy. During her last couple years in active duty, Kathy worked in the training facilities teaching adults in technical school. That's when she knew teaching was her calling. After moving to Vermont to raise her children she set out to follow her dreams, and felt the place where she needed to be was in schools teaching students. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 12, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Kathy Faulkner, </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <strong> Elementary Educator &amp; Classroom Teacher </strong> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Kathy Faulkner, also known as Mrs. Faulkner or "Mrs. F." to her Kindergarten, first, and second grade students, has worked at Sutton School for 25 years and has been working with the school district for 28 years, working at Burke Town School for 3 years prior to joining the team at Sutton. Before becoming an educator in the NEK, Kathy worked as a Petty Officer for the U.S. Navy. During her last couple years in active duty, Kathy worked in the training facilities teaching adults in technical school. That's when she knew teaching was her calling. After moving to Vermont to raise her children she set out to follow her dreams, and felt the place where she needed to be was in schools teaching students. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Mrs. Faulkner was asked a series of questions regarding her time at Sutton School. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> "I love children! Young children are remarkably curious and open to learning. My motto: Follow Your Dreams! In many ways, teachers bring the possibilities of dreams to children by exposing them to our personal adventures/experiences, plus words, songs, places, questions, people from around the world, and even the power of doing hard work". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> "My favorite moments as an educator have been when I observe situations when one student becomes a coach to a classmate. Not a boss, but a companion in learning. We want children to be responsible, cooperating and helpful. When a child takes the lesson or moral practice to heart, they can then translate it and/or share it with others. Realize the power that has to build a strong and kind citizen and community". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> "This year promises to be full of new learning for the second graders and myself in the areas of improving vocabulary in all of our subject areas. The school year flies by as we learn to write and read and to expand our math thinking and learning. If I could tell you one more thing, it is that our Read-Aloud books are a gift to me and to the students. Those hours together, with traditional books I have always read, plus the new ones we discover, are the memories of laughter and tears that I will hold dear for years and years. I hope the children will too". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: Do you have any additional information that you would like to include in your employee spotlight? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Answer: </strong> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> "I love Sutton School and I love the Northeast ý of Vermont! It has been my personal blessing to be able to explore, grow, and live in both!" </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Thank you, Mrs. Faulkner, for your service to our country, and your dedication to your students at Sutton School and the ý East School District! </strong> </p> </div> Kathy Faulkner, also known as Mrs. Faulkner or "Mrs. F." to her Kindergarten, first, and second grade students, has worked at Sutton School for 25 years. District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Burke Town School Students Learn About Water Quality and the Science of Water 2024-11-11T20:25:34Z 2024-11-11T20:25:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School Students Learn About Water Quality and the Science of Water </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 11, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Burke Town School middle school students have been working hard on learning about water quality and the science of water. Check out these amazing posters they recently completed with Mrs. van der Linde about the quality of water all over the world! <br/> </span> </p> </div> The Burke Town School middle school students have been working hard on learning about water quality and the science of water. District News,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Miller's Run School Kindergarten Newsletter: November 2024 2024-11-11T20:05:40Z 2024-11-11T20:05:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run School Kindergarten Newsletter: November 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 11, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/November+Newsletter.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our Kindergarten students have been learning in Class this month with Mrs. Plante! District News,MRS Newsletters,MRS Kindergarten News,Miller's Run School thumbnail main image Miller's Run Middle School Science Newsletter: November 2024 2024-11-11T17:40:23Z 2024-11-11T17:40:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run Middle School Science Newsletter: November 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 11, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/November+24-25+Science+Newsletter+.png" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our 5th-8th grade students have been learning in Science Class this month! District News,MRS Newsletters,MRS Middle School Science,Miller's Run School thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: November 10, 2024 Family Newsletter 2024-11-10T18:09:03Z 2024-11-10T18:09:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Newt Happenings: November 10, 2024 Family Newsletter </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 10, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published November 10, 2024. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride - November 8, 2024 2024-11-08T16:35:53Z 2024-11-08T16:35:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wildcat Pride - November 8, 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 8, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride November 8, 2024 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image KESD Illness Guidelines for Students & Adults. Updated 9/30/24 2024-11-07T15:22:59Z 2024-11-07T15:22:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Illness Guidelines for Students &amp; Adults. Updated 9/30/24 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Illness Guidelines for Students &amp; Adults. Updated 9/30/24 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 7, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Illness+Guidelines+KESD+FINAL.jpg" alt=""/> </div> KESD KESD Illness Guidelines for Students & Adults. Updated 9/30/24 in consultation with the Vermont Department of Health and St. Johnsbury Pediatrics. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Community Resources,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting November 12, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-11-06T21:33:41Z 2024-11-06T21:33:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  November 12, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @Sutton School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18GqAMDlddka-9PfDONFJloWL3A-u1UuBigxoAKkATdk/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting November 12, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-11-05T14:44:16Z 2024-11-05T14:44:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> November 12, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @ Sutton School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IURjm_KiVS2p7KpkFAFCPH4rJ3jgXHJxs9VcHR6vN8o/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Catamount Connection: November 2024 2024-11-04T18:17:45Z 2024-11-04T18:17:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Catamount Connection: November 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 4, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> As we approach the end of our first trimester, it’s a great time to pause, reflect, and celebrate all that’s been accomplished so far! District News,Sutton Newsletters,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image Open Board Seat: In Search of a Local Representative for Lunenburg 2024-11-04T16:17:59Z 2024-11-04T16:17:59Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lunenburg-Open-Board-Seat-2a77e267.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> OPEN SEAT ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> </span> <span> I </span> <span> n Search of a Local Representative for Concord </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> OPEN SEAT ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> In Search of a Local Representative for Lunenburg </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 4, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a representative from Lunenburg. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you are a Lunenburg resident and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board please call 802-626-1904 or send a letter of interest to: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:info@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> info@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , or by mailing it to the address listed below: </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> </p> <p> <span> Lunenburg Representative Board Opening </span> </p> <p> <span> PO Box 129 </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Center, VT 05850 </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> This position will be an appointed position until the next election held March 4, 2025. </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a representative from Lunenburg. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you are a Lunenburg resident and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board please call <br/> 802-626-1904 or send a letter of interest to: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:info@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> info@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , or by mailing it to the address listed below: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> </p> <p> <span> Lunenburg Representative Board Opening </span> </p> <p> <span> PO Box 129 </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Center, VT 05850 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> This position will be an appointed position until the next election held March 4, 2025. </span> </h5> </div> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a representative from Lunenburg. District News,Lunenburg School,KESD School Board,Community thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: November 2nd, 2024 2024-11-02T16:52:17Z 2024-11-02T16:52:17Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Bulletin: November 2nd, 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> November 2, 2024 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin November 2, 2024 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Miller's Run 7th-8th Grade Humanities Class Recap: October 2024 2024-11-01T18:43:04Z 2024-11-01T18:43:04Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run 7th-8th Grade Humanities Class Recap: October 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 1, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/MRS+Humanities+Nov+24+25+classroom+newsletter.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our 7th-8th grade students have been learning in Humanities Class this month! District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,7-8th Grade Humanities,MRS Humanities thumbnail main image Miller's Run Middle School Science Newsletter: November 2024 2024-11-01T18:26:55Z 2024-11-01T18:26:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run Middle School Science Newsletter: October 2024 </a> <span> <span> Recap </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 1, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/October+24+Science+Newsletter+%282%29.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our 5th-8th grade students have been learning in Science Class this month! District News,MRS Newsletters,MRS Middle School Science,Miller's Run School thumbnail main image Miller's Run 4th Grade October Recap Newsletter 2024-11-01T17:58:18Z 2024-11-01T17:58:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run 4th Grade October Recap Newsletter </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 1, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/MRS+4th+Grade+News.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see the October classroom recap for 4th grade. District News,Miller's Run School,MRS 4th Grade thumbnail main image Miller's Run 2nd Grade Classroom News: October Recap 2024-11-01T17:31:34Z 2024-11-01T17:31:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run 2nd Grade Classroom News: October </a> <span> Recap </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 1, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/October+Grade+2+Newsletter+2024.png" alt=""/> </div> Click here to check out the Miller's Run 2nd Grade Classroom Newsletter for October 2024. District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,MRS 2nd Grade,MRS Elementary News thumbnail main image Open Board Seat: In Search of a Local Representative for Lyndon 2024-11-01T16:31:04Z 2024-11-01T16:31:04Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Open+Board+Seats.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> OPEN SEAT ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> I </span> <span> n Search of a Local Representative for Lyndon </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> OPEN SEAT ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> In Search of a Local Representative for Lyndon </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 1, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> representative from Lyndon </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you are a Lyndon resident and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board please call <br/> 802-626-1904 or send a letter of interest to:  </span> <a href="mailto:info@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> info@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , or by mailing it to the address listed below: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Representative Board Opening </span> </p> <p> <span> PO Box 129 </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Center, VT 05850 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> This position will be an appointed position until the next election held March 4, 2025. </span> </h5> </div> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a representative from Lyndon. District News,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: October 31, 2024 2024-10-31T21:02:14Z 2024-10-31T21:02:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: October 31, 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 31, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Lunenburg School Halloween Newsletter! District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image LTS News 10/31/24 2024-10-31T19:25:55Z 2024-10-31T19:25:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News - October 31, 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 31, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the LTS October 31, 2024 newsletter! District News,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image LTS 6th Grade Class Hike Burke Mountain with Lyndon Institute's Outdoor Education Department to 2024-10-29T15:56:58Z 2024-10-29T15:56:58Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_2965-ee4e42be.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS 6th Grade Class Partners with Lyndon Institutes Outdoor Education Department to Hike Burke Mountain </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> October 29, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> At the beginning of October, Lyndon Town School's 6th grade partnered with Lyndon Institute's Outdoor Education Department to hike Burke Mountain. It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine, smiles, and peak foliage. Hiking to the top of the mountain was quite a challenge and the day included some basic goal setting as students had the choice of hiking to the top, or staying at a halfway point. 90% of students hiked the entire mountain, and while they were sore at the end, they said things like, "I never thought I was going to be able to do that."  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> 6th graders learned hiking etiquette from the high school students about packing out what you pack in, respecting and learning from nature and the outdoors, and some basic ecology. These high schoolers led the group in team-building activities and took on a leadership and education role for the day. Their teacher, Ms. Saco, prepared them with small lessons and games they could lead as the day unfolded. A special thanks to Ms. Saco and Mr. Choquette, department chair of the CTE program, who facilitated the connection between the two schools, and created a perfect Fall day in the heart of the ý.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> At the beginning of October, Lyndon Town School's 6th grade partnered with Lyndon Institute's Outdoor Education Department to hike Burke Mountain. It was a beautiful day filled with sunshine, smiles, and peak foliage. District News,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Vermont Agency of Education Starts Public Engagement Phase of the Listen and Learn Tour 2024-10-29T14:59:25Z 2024-10-29T14:59:25Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Vermont Agency of Education Starts Public Engagement Phase of the Listen and Learn Tour </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 29, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Vermont Agency of Education invites you to attend our upcoming public engagement session as part of our Listen and Learn tour on </span> </span> <span> Tuesday, October 29, from 6-8 pm at Lyndon Town School. </span> <span> <span> Every session will begin with introductory information and data to support more in-depth conversations, followed by breakout sessions on topics related to student achievement and support, career and college readiness, and school budgets, among other emerging priorities. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> While not required, pre-registration is encouraged using the online registration form,  </span> <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/VermontAgencyOfEducation/ListenAndLearnRegistration" target="_blank"> Listen and Learn Registration (cognitoforms.com </a> <span> ). The Agency encourages broad participation and welcomes input from all Vermonters, including students, families, and community partners. We look forward to meeting you and engaging in conversation as we look towards the future of education in Vermont! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Contact:  </span> <a href="mailto:aoe.publicinformation@vermont.gov" target="_blank"> aoe.publicinformation@vermont.gov  </a> <span>   <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Event Resources:  </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://education.vermont.gov/agency-education-listen-and-learn-tour" target="_blank"> AOE Listen and Learn Tour Website </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://education.vermont.gov/press-release/vermont-agency-education-announces-public-engagement-listen-and-learn-tour" target="_blank"> Listen and Learn Tour Press Release </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/VermontAgencyOfEducation/ListenAndLearnRegistration" target="_blank"> Public Engagement Session Registration </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> For questions regarding the Vermont AOE Listen and Learn Tour, please contact Courtney O’Brien at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:courtney.obrien@vermont.gov"> courtney.obrien@vermont.gov </a> <span> . </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The Vermont Agency of Education invites you to attend our upcoming public engagement session as part of our Listen and Learn tour on Tuesday, October 29, from 6-8 pm at Lyndon Town School. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Sutton Village School,Lunenburg School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Miller's Run School 5th Grade Humanities Newsletter: October 2024 2024-10-28T19:04:23Z 2024-10-28T19:04:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run School 5th Grade Humanities Newsletter: October 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 27, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Oct+5th+Grade+humanities+Newsletter.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our 5th grade students have been learning in Humanities Class this month! District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,MRS 5th Grade,MRS Humanities thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 4, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-10-28T17:48:44Z 2024-10-28T17:48:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 4, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ryEsuS24qma_JKNpEzEbPYpcIpJuRN5tNxDSQdPBIcM/edit?tab=t.0" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Valerie Lemieux 2024-10-28T16:14:33Z 2024-10-28T16:14:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Employee Spotlight: Valerie Lemieux </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> October 28, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Valerie Lemieux, </span> </span> <span> Sutton School Nurse! </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Valerie Lemieux, also known as Nurse Valerie to her students, has worked at Sutton School for three years. Prior to joining the Sutton School team, Nurse Valerie worked as a nurse in labor and delivery which she loved, but was looking for a change. She really enjoyed the student nurse rotation in the school setting and applied for a school nurse position. Nurse Valerie loves school nursing just as much as labor and delivery. As a bonus, she has even had the pleasure of getting to know some of the children that she met at their birth! When Valerie is not working, she likes to spend time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and big extended family. She loves gardening, boating, walking on the beach and sunsets. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Nurse Valerie was asked a series of questions regarding her time at Sutton School. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_4036---Valerie-Lemieux.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> October 28, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Meet Valerie Lemieux, </span> </span> <span> Sutton School Nurse! </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Valerie Lemieux, also known as Nurse Valerie to her students, has worked at Sutton School for three years. Prior to joining the Sutton School team, Nurse Valerie worked as a nurse in labor and delivery which she loved, but was looking for a change. She really enjoyed the student nurse rotation in the school setting and applied for a school nurse position. Nurse Valerie loves school nursing just as much as labor and delivery. As a bonus, she has even had the pleasure of getting to know some of the children that she met at their birth! When Valerie is not working, she likes to spend time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and big extended family. She loves gardening, boating, walking on the beach and sunsets. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Nurse Valerie was asked a series of questions regarding her time at Sutton School. Below are some of the questions that were asked, followed by her answers. </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What is your favorite thing about working in a school? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Answer: </span> </span> <span> "The students; it’s like having a hundred grandchildren. I have a good relationship with all the students". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What have been some of your favorite moments as an educator? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Answer: </span> </span> <span> "I love inspiring some students to want to become a nurse.  Bringing the Northern Counties Dental Clinic to Sutton School has been a huge success.  My favorite moments are numerous from supporting students who have broken bones, cuts, sprains, and all kinds of sickness to teaching children healthy habits such as flossing and brushing their teeth and hand washing". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Q: What are you looking forward to about this school year? </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Answer: </span> </span> <span> "I am looking forward to becoming an instructor for CPR and helping KESD reach their goal of getting 6th and 8th graders certified in CPR, first aid, and AED use. I would also like to initiate a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan at Sutton School.  There are bills working their way through National and State legislation that would require Cardiac Emergency Response Plans in all schools.  I want to be prepared for any emergency that might happen at school". </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Thank you, Nurse Valerie, for your dedication to your students and to Sutton School! </span> </span> </p> </div> Valerie Lemieux, also known as Nurse Valerie to her students, has worked at Sutton School for three years. District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image LTS Middle School Winter Sports Program Sign Ups 2024-10-28T15:25:13Z 2024-10-28T15:25:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS Middle School Winter Sports Program Sign Ups </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> October 28, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> LTS Families, We are so excited to announce signups for our Middle School - Grades 6,7,8 - Winter Sports program! Please review the options below and complete the form for the activity your student would like to participate in.  </span> <span> This form is due by next Wednesday, October 30th </span> <span> ,  </span> <span> to make sure your student gets to participate in their first choice activity. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Click the link to sign up for the activity you are most interested in below: </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPRdjVfVNRoFq4ShTaJ9Z9D3IFVJBZKaw-2kWNMeJwAqaRWA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> Downhill Skiing or Snowboarding: </a> <span> <span> Students travel to Burke Mountain for the entire school day. All students take a lesson at the mountain and return to school in time for dismissal. Students bring and eat lunch at the mountain. Students return to school in time for dismissal. </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPRdjVfVNRoFq4ShTaJ9Z9D3IFVJBZKaw-2kWNMeJwAqaRWA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> &gt;&gt; Register Now </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI0ea6H3XPmDZGN9pkLnOEZa395GPKm0ZADDza4QC6LlJXWA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> Siskin Outdoor Center: </a> <span>   </span> <span> <span> Students ride a bus to Siskin Outdoor Center for outdoor skills (fire building, xc skiing, etc). They will also eat lunch at Siskin. Students return to school in time for dismissal. *January 14th students will not go to Siskin, they will xc ski at Craftsbury Outdoor Center. </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeI0ea6H3XPmDZGN9pkLnOEZa395GPKm0ZADDza4QC6LlJXWA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> &gt;&gt; Register Now </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqOXuIoYVx_A6iEAPhQAGbz5g4iI8Ck5INF3CBqrHjy7-RcQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> Evergreen Sports Center Gymnastics &amp; Rock Climbing: </a> <span>   </span> <span> <span> Students will spend the morning at Evergreen Sports Center, rotating through free swim, rock climbing lessons, or gymnastics lessons. Students return to school in time for dismissal and do crafts at school for the afternoon. </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqOXuIoYVx_A6iEAPhQAGbz5g4iI8Ck5INF3CBqrHjy7-RcQ/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> &gt;&gt; Register Now </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWpUBIqaodSchcVjjeMOCU9ZEDtdp3jfTklv5lkaIpRlbKg/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> Ice Skating &amp; Rock Climbing: </a> <span>   </span> <span> <span> Students will travel to Jay Peak. They will spend the morning ice skating, bring bagged lunch to eat there, and rock climb in the afternoon. Students will return to school in time for dismissal. </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMWpUBIqaodSchcVjjeMOCU9ZEDtdp3jfTklv5lkaIpRlbKg/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> &gt;&gt; Register Now </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> We are so excited to announce signups for our Middle School - Grades 6,7,8 - Winter Sports program! Please review the options below and complete the form for the activity your student would like to participate in. This form is due by next Wednesday, October 30th, to make sure your student gets to participate in their first choice activity. District News,Athletics,Student Activities,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom News: October 2024 2024-10-27T19:25:13Z 2024-10-27T19:25:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom News: October 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 27, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Oct.+Newsletter+2024+%281%29.png" alt=""/> </div> Click here to check out the Miller's Run 1st Grade Classroom Newsletter for October 2024 District News,MRS Newsletters,Miller's Run School,MRS 1st Grade thumbnail main image Miller's Run Middle School Math Newsletter: October 2024 Recap 2024-10-27T18:53:08Z 2024-10-27T18:53:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Miller's Run Middle School Math Newsletter: October 2024 Recap </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 27, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Beige+Green+Illustrated+Classroom+Newsletter.png" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our 5th-8th grade students have been learning in Math Class this month! District News,MRS 7th Grade,MRS Newsletters,MRS 6th Grade,MRS 8th Grade,Miller's Run School,MRS 5th Grade,MRS Middle School Math,MRS Math thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: October 27, 2024 Family Newsletter 2024-10-27T18:19:05Z 2024-10-27T18:19:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Newt Happenings: October 27, 2024 Family Newsletter </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 27, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published October 27, 2024. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: October 25, 2024 2024-10-25T20:59:41Z 2024-10-25T20:59:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> The Lion's Roar Family Newsletter: October 25, 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 25, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Lion's Roar Family Newsletter publish October 25, 2024. District News,Lunenburg Newsletters,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image LTS News 10/24/24 2024-10-24T19:16:05Z 2024-10-24T19:16:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Lyndon Town School News - October 24, 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 24, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the LTS October 24, 2024 newsletter! District News,LTS Newsletters thumbnail main image Wildflower Gives Back to the Sutton School 8th Grade Class 2024-10-24T17:54:12Z 2024-10-24T17:54:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wildflower Gives Back to the Sutton School 8th Grade Class </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 24, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Dine out at the Wildflower on November 11th to support the Sutton School 8th grade class! </span> </span> <span> <span> On November 11th, the Wildflower will donate 10% of the profits from dinner sales. </span> </span> <span> <span> The restaurant is open from 5-9pm and reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, please call 802-626-8310 or go online to their website </span> </span> <a href="http://www.wildflowerinn.com"> www.wildflowerinn.com </a> <span> . </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Wildflower+Flyer+Sutton.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wildflower Gives Back to the Sutton School 8th Grade Class </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 24, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Dine out at the Wildflower on November 11th to support the Sutton School 8th grade class! </span> </span> <span> <span> On November 11th, the Wildflower will donate 10% of the profits from dinner sales. </span> </span> <span> <span> The restaurant is open from 5-9pm and reservations are recommended. To make a reservation, please call 802-626-8310 or go online to their website </span> </span> <a href="http://www.wildflowerinn.com"> www.wildflowerinn.com </a> <span> . </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Wildflower+Flyer+Sutton.png" alt=""/> </div> Dine out at the Wildflower on November 11th to support the Sutton School 8th grade class! On November 11th, the Wildflower will donate 10% of the profits from dinner sales. District News,KEAP,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Vermont AOE Listen and Learn Tour 2024-10-24T16:10:49Z 2024-10-24T16:10:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Vermont AOE Listen and Learn Tour </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 24, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Vermont Agency of Education announced in a recent press release the next phase of the 2024 Listen and Learn Tour and invites the public to participate in community conversations to inform how the Agency delivers services and supports to Vermont’s education system. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> These public engagement sessions will help the Agency develop its strategic plan and ensure that its work is supporting the educational priorities of communities across Vermont. Following a series of data reports and regional planning sessions with more than 250 education leaders, the Agency is eager to expand these conversations to include educators, parents, students, and community members across the state. The Agency encourages broad participation and welcomes input from all Vermonters, including students, families, and community partners. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The upcoming local public engagement session will take place on </span> </span> <span> Tuesday, October 29th from 6pm to 8pm at Lyndon Town School. </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <span> The session will begin with introductory information and data to support more in-depth conversations, followed by breakout sessions on topics related to student achievement and support, career and college readiness, and school budgets, among other emerging priorities.  Click </span> </span> <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/VermontAgencyOfEducation/ListenAndLearnRegistration" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> to register, or use the registration link listed in the Event Resources.  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Event Resources:  </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://education.vermont.gov/agency-education-listen-and-learn-tour" target="_blank"> AOE Listen and Learn Tour Website </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://education.vermont.gov/press-release/vermont-agency-education-announces-public-engagement-listen-and-learn-tour" target="_blank"> Listen and Learn Tour Press Release </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/VermontAgencyOfEducation/ListenAndLearnRegistration" target="_blank"> Public Engagement Session Registration </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> For questions regarding the Vermont AOE Listen and Learn Tour, please contact Courtney O’Brien at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:courtney.obrien@vermont.gov"> courtney.obrien@vermont.gov </a> <span> . </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The Vermont Agency of Education announced in a recent press release the next phase of the 2024 Listen and Learn Tour and invites the public to participate in community conversations to inform how the Agency delivers services and supports to Vermont’s education system. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Sutton Village School,Lunenburg School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image High School Choice Fair 2024 2024-10-22T13:22:54Z 2024-10-22T13:22:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> High School Choice Fair at VTSU-Lyndon Campus </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 22, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On October 16, 2024, KESD 8th grade students attended a High School Choice Fair, located at VTSU-Lyndon. The fair began with opening remarks and a greeting from KESD Superintendent, Sean McMannon.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> High Schools attending the fair included: Stanstead College, East Burke School, Kimball Union School, Danville High School, St. Johnsbury Academy, and Lyndon Institute. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Each attending high school had the opportunity to go in front of all of the students and present information about their school. Before the High School Choice Fair came to a close, students were given the opportunity to walk around the room to visit each high school table and ask questions regarding the school.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> On October 16, 2024, KESD 8th grade students attended a High School Choice Fair, located at VTSU-Lyndon. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Sutton Village School,Lunenburg School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride - October 21,204 2024-10-21T15:53:49Z 2024-10-21T15:53:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Wildcat Pride - October 21, 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 21, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride October 21, 2024 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image Safe, Fun & Inclusive Halloween 2024-10-21T15:27:25Z 2024-10-21T15:27:25Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/PTG+trunk+or+treat+%281%29.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> Creating a <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Safe, Fun &amp; Inclusive Halloween </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 21, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> KESD Families, the following are reminders as we approach Halloween to ensure a safe and positive experience in our schools and communities. </span> </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/paYspwfYg_y0kS8teHbmbA~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRo9rFDP0RgaHR0cHM6Ly9kb2NzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vZG9jdW1lbnQvZC8xR0ljTjdUN2p1VmcySU1CQ01mOEpENXotT2pvdFlsVTN6VktOUjVKay1Wcy9lZGl0P3VzcD1zaGFyaW5nVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpnEsN9FWe3k1N8UhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> KESD’s District Equity Policy </a> <span> <span> says “The ý East School District is committed to the success of every student, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, family economics, class, geography, ability, language, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or initial proficiencies.” We never want any of our students to feel marginalized in our schools and or communities, and Halloween costumes can sometimes send hurtful messages either on purpose or unintended. I would suggest everyone view </span> </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/AkkdJmJSWKhQ1xLjl1t5dw~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRo9rFDP0QraHR0cHM6Ly95b3V0dS5iZS9kNlk1Y0FSRkp3OD9mZWF0dXJlPXNoYXJlZFcHc2Nob29sbUIKZxLDfRVnt5NTfFIZbmxhcm9jcXVlQGtpbmdkb21lYXN0Lm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ~~" target="_blank"> My Culture is Not a Costume </a> <span> <span> video and review the items below to support a safe, fun and inclusive Halloween. Thanks, Sean McMannon-KESD Superintendent </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Dress Code: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Costumes if worn in school should be appropriate for school and follow the school's dress code. Please review the </span> </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/doUKDqjIKTa6wN1ALF9doQ~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRo9rFDP0RUaHR0cHM6Ly9kb2NzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vZG9jdW1lbnQvZC8xRnZUSzB5aTJWR2xXZjcyQWZRQjVaNW9JY2gxSk5aTl80WlRnN2RHa3Z3SS9lZGl0VwdzY2hvb2xtQgpnEsN9FWe3k1N8UhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> KESD Dress Code </a> <span> ) <br/> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Safety: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Costumes if worn in school should not hinder vision, and masks are not allowed. Costumes with realistic weapons are prohibited. </span> </span> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Inappropriate themes: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Costumes should not feature inappropriate themes or characters, reference to drugs or alcohol, and not be gory, threatening, or offensive.  </span> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Cultural Sensitivity: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Costumes if worn in school should be culturally sensitive and not offensive or reinforcing of stereotypes. Avoid stereotypes by not wearing a costume that plays off stereotypes about a group of people. For example, dressing up as Pocahontas can be offensive because it presents a whitewashed version of a group of people who have been victimized. </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Here are other considerations when designing and choosing costumes: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Don't darken your skin: Don't darken or color your skin for a costume.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Consider the meaning: Think about whether the costume would show honor or disrespect for a group or person. For example, tribal markings, headdresses, and turbans are inappropriate because they are tied to a specific ceremony or religious meaning.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Research the culture: If you're not part of the culture, it's important to research it before making assumptions based on stereotypes.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Don't wear ethnic garb: Wearing ethnic garb can be a common cultural appropriation misstep.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> KESD Families, the following are reminders as we approach Halloween to ensure a safe and positive experience in our schools and communities. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting October 28, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-10-21T14:44:25Z 2024-10-21T14:44:25Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 28, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i4tyRusnMExBa16taHwGfeHtOl8aBFmw-bOxTE9QqJA/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: October 20, 2024 Family Newsletter 2024-10-20T14:34:15Z 2024-10-20T14:34:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Newt Happenings: October 20, 2024 Family Newsletter </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 20, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published October 20, 2024. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Vendors & Sponsors Needed for KESD Employee Wellness & Benefits Fair 2024-10-18T18:30:30Z 2024-10-18T18:30:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Vendors &amp; Sponsors Needed: KESD Employee Wellness &amp; Benefits Fair </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Vendors &amp; Sponsors Needed: </span> </h2> <h2> <span> KESD Employee Wellness &amp; Benefits Fair </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 18, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Nov. 8th from 12pm-3pm </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Lyndon Town School Gym </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> HOSTED BY </span> </h5> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Nov. 8th from 12pm-3pm </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Lyndon Town School Gym </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> HOSTED BY </span> </h5> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Local Businesses &amp; Community Organizations, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The ý East School District is planning a Wellness and Benefits Fair for our employees on November 8th from 12pm-3pm in the Lyndon Town School Gym.  The purpose of our event is 1) to provide all of our district's employees with wellness resources to maintain a healthy lifestyle while building relationships between our staff and local businesses and community organizations and 2) to provide information about our district's benefit options during our open enrollment period.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We expect to see 300 people flow through the fair throughout the 3 hour time period. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are currently accepting vendor and sponsor requests via this form. We will review all requests individually and connect with each vendor/sponsor as they apply. Please reach out to Shannon LaCasse (802-626-1835 or </span> </span> <a href="mailto:slacasse@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> slacasse@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> ) with any questions. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We hope to provide a robust and diverse collection of resources for our district employees to encourage a happy and thriving community of employees. We hope to see you there! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> To register, please fill out the sign-up form below. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2024 Event Sponsor &amp; Partners: </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Please note this list will be regularly updated as additional sponsors &amp; partners sign up. </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Mamma Karmas: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Specializes in Spiritual &amp; Energy Healer, Intuitive, and Oracle Card Reading. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.mammakarmas.com/" target="_blank"> <br/> &gt;&gt; Learn More </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Mamma Karmas: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Specializes in Spiritual &amp; Energy Healer, Intuitive, and Oracle Card Reading. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.mammakarmas.com/" target="_blank"> &gt;&gt; Learn More </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Ershaka Reiki by Janice Narey: </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Specializes in the healing art of Reiki and AromaTouch Technique. </span> </span> <a href="https://ershakareiki.com/" target="_blank"> &gt;&gt; Learn More </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Sweetwater Studios by Karen Zaun Kennedy: </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Karen has been a practitioner of yoga for many years, and in 2016 decided to go for her 200-hour certification through Heart Space Yoga under the guidance of Andrea Thibodeau. She then began teaching classes in her community regularly. In 2017 she traveled to Barcelona to become a certified Trapeze Yoga teacher through Yogabody. In 2020 she became a certified yoga coach. In 2021 Karen became a certified Aromatherapist and in 2022 earned her 300 RYT through the Kaivalya Yoga Method. She has taught classes in gentle yoga, chair yoga, all levels yoga, trapeze yoga, gravity coaching, and restorative yoga. She also teaches mindfulness classes and offers aromatherapy consultations.  Her dream of owning her own studio became a reality when she opened Sweetwater Studios in East Burke in the fall of 2022. </span> </span> <a href="https://sweetwaterstudiosyoga.com/" target="_blank"> &gt;&gt; Learn More </a> </p> </div> The ý East School District is planning a Wellness and Benefits Fair for our employees on November 8th from 12pm-3pm in the Lyndon Town School Gym. District News,Health Services,Employees,Community thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: October 18th, 2024 2024-10-18T16:55:14Z 2024-10-18T16:55:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Burke Bulletin: </span> </span> <strong> October 18th, 2024 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> October 18, 2024 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin October 18, 2024 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image James Paradissis, Outreach Representative at Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Visits KESD Bike Club 2024-10-17T16:30:21Z 2024-10-17T16:30:21Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_8007-72073dea.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> James Paradissis, Outreach Representative at Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders Visits ý East Bike Club </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 17, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The KESD Bike Club had the pleasure of having James Parasissis visit us last week. James is an Outreach Representative at the Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. Despite the cold dreary weather, it was a fun and exciting opportunity for our staff and club participants! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The KESD Bike Club had the pleasure of having James Parasissis visit us last week. James is an Outreach Representative at the Office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders. Despite the cold dreary weather, it was a fun and exciting opportunity for our staff and club participants! thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting October 21, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-10-14T20:38:48Z 2024-10-14T20:38:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 21, 2024- </span> <span> CANCELLED </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CJ8IgMsMwJ2RZuf8z8kuxsg-3FkJiYOciI2pe82P2ZU/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Newt Happenings: October 14, 2024 Family Newsletter 2024-10-14T18:38:12Z 2024-10-14T18:38:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Newt Happenings: October 14, 2024 Family Newsletter </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 14, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published October 14, 2024. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Race Back to School 2024 2024-10-14T18:10:01Z 2024-10-14T18:10:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> Ride Back to School 2024 </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 14, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KEAP Bike Club students participated in the Race Back to School, hosted and put on by ý Trails. Students ride designated loops with varying difficulty to earn points. There are fun stations along the way where students can earn points by getting their faces painted, practicing a few yoga poses, and many other fun activities. ý East students did a great job representing Bike Club and had a blast participating alongside other community members.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Amazing memories captured by photographer, Jason Frank! Instagram: @jasonafrankphoto <br/> </span> </p> </div> KEAP Bike Club students participated in the Race Back to School, hosted and put on by ý Trails. Students ride designated loops with varying difficulty to earn points. There are fun stations along the way where students can earn points by getting their faces painted, practicing a few yoga poses, and many other fun activities. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Athletics Community Connection: October 11, 2024 2024-10-11T19:08:33Z 2024-10-11T19:08:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> ý East Athletics: Community Connection <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 11, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> A weekly newsletter for the KESD athletic community. District News,Athletics thumbnail main image Truck-or-Treat at Sutton School 2024-10-10T14:23:31Z 2024-10-10T14:23:31Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/PTG+trunk+or+treat+%281%29.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Truck-or-Treat at Sutton School </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 10, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Sutton School PTG will be hosting a Truck-or-Treat at Sutton School this year. The event will take place on </span> </span> <span> Friday, October 25th from 6-7pm. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Community members are welcome to come and join in on the spooktacular fun as either trick-or-treaters or to pass out candy. If you are interested in setting up a trunk for the event, please contact the PTG at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:ceovt01@yahoo.com" target="_blank"> ceovt01@yahoo.com </a> <span> <span> before October 18th.  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The Sutton School PTG will be hosting a Truck-or-Treat at Sutton School this year. The event will take place on Friday, October 25th from 6-7pm. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting October 15, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-10-09T16:01:27Z 2024-10-09T16:01:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> October 15, 2024 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e2Czxx6EU_WZxaLo7smwJ87UBC5Cf6oqo-9dHAO9veM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AJfLKIW9_Ons_KVLe8Cqj7E_x-gc6vZuT1_sjmktrb4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Policy Committee Meeting October 17, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-10-08T17:48:26Z 2024-10-08T17:48:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 17 </span> <span> , 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ozmOmuZvYFEWHx3D1PD2c3nqTVW3nmVy8LiO6sMo7E4/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image Halloween Event in East Burke Village on October 26th 2024-10-07T15:57:03Z 2024-10-07T15:57:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Halloween Event in East Burke Village on October 26th </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 7, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> [A Message from the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce] </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The Chamber, East Burke Market, and other East Burke Village businesses are planning for The Gloaming - a Halloween event happening in the village on </span> </span> <span> Saturday, October 26th from 4-7pm. </span> <span> <span> The event is entirely free for anyone from anywhere to attend and enjoy. We did the event last year and it was a big success with an estimated 300 families attending. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> So far, this year's event will include the following: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> A Haunted Trail going from behind East Burke Sports/Sport Thoma to East Burke School </span> </li> <li> <span> Trunk or Treat in the parking lot at East Burke Sports/Sport Thoma </span> </li> <li> <span> Trick or Treating at participating village homes and businesses  </span> </li> <li> <span> Pumpkin Toss at Cafe Lotti </span> </li> <li> <span> An event TBD at Burke Mountain Club </span> </li> <li> <span> An event TBD at The Village Inn </span> </li> <li> <span> An event TBD at East Burke School </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> There are lots of ways you can participate no matter where you live - EVERYONE is welcome to be part of and/or attend the event! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you want to be part of Trunk or Treat, please let Kellie at East Burke Market know so she can add you to the list. You can also email the Burke Area Chamber at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:burkechamber@burkevermont.com" target="_blank"> burkechamber@burkevermont.com </a> <span> <span> and I will forward it to Kellie. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you live in or have a business in East Burke Village, you can participate by being part of Trunk or Treat and/or: </span> </p> <p> <span> Welcoming trick-or-treaters at your home or business (we will give you balloons you can put out to let kids know they are welcome) Having a Halloween activity at your business. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Remember to get LOTS OF CANDY!!!  LOTS!  300 families came last year! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please email Laura, at the Burke Area Chamber if you want to be involved and how. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> For safety, we will have volunteers along the road to stop traffic for families to cross the road as well as orange cones/signs to alert drivers. If you want to volunteer at the event, let me know. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> One suggestion for restaurants/markets in the village - think about having pre-made, kid-friendly foods for families to be able to grab and go if they want to stop and have a quick bite to eat. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thanks, <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Laura Malieswski </span> </p> <p> <span> Chamber Administrator </span> </p> <p> <span> 802-626-4124 </span> </p> <p> <a href="mailto:burkechamber@burkevermont.com" target="_blank"> burkechamber@burkevermont.com </a> </p> <p> <a href="http://burkevermont.com" target="_blank"> burkevermont.com </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The Chamber, East Burke Market, and other East Burke Village businesses are planning for The Gloaming - a Halloween event happening in the village on Saturday, October 26th from 4-7pm. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting October 14, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-10-07T14:12:31Z 2024-10-07T14:12:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 14, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lXWhWsS80Y7yFmCj5mS9xGBW4Y6hLmHH1OZZCvl6osM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Newt Happenings Family Newsletter - October 6, 2024 2024-10-06T15:17:15Z 2024-10-06T15:17:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Newt Happenings Family Newsletter - October 6, 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 6, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Family Newsletter published October 6, 2024. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Celebrating World Teachers Day 2024-10-05T12:01:02Z 2024-10-05T12:01:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Celebrating World Teachers' Day </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 5, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> World Teachers' Day is an international day held annually on October 5th to celebrate the work of teachers. Today and every day, we appreciate the dedication and support the educators in our district provide to not only our students, but also to their school and community. Thank you, KESD teachers! </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> World Teachers' Day is an international day held annually on October 5th to celebrate the work of teachers. Today and every day, we appreciate the dedication and support the educators in our district provide to not only our students, but also to their school and community. Thank you, KESD teachers! District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Athletics Community Connection: October 4, 2024 2024-10-04T19:05:18Z 2024-10-04T19:05:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> ý East Athletics: Community Connection <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 4, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> A weekly newsletter for the KESD athletic community. District News,Athletics thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: October 4th, 2024 2024-10-04T16:57:12Z 2024-10-04T16:57:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Burke Bulletin: </span> </span> <strong> October 4th, 2024 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> October 4, 2024 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin October 4th, 2024 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride - October 4, 2024 2024-10-04T14:43:47Z 2024-10-04T14:43:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Wildcat Pride - October 4, 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 4, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride October 4, 2024 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image Fall Catamount Student Showcase Night 2024-10-04T13:30:08Z 2024-10-04T13:30:08Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Catamount+Showcase+Night.jpeg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Catamount Student Showcase Night Fall 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 4, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Mark your calendars! On the evening of Thursday, October 17, the Sutton School will be hosting our Fall Catamount Student Showcase Night, and we can’t wait to share all the amazing things our students have been working on. This special event kicks off at 5:00pm in the multi-purpose room, where you’ll be treated to a delicious dinner from Hoagies. After dinner, I’ll be sharing some exciting updates and plans for the year ahead. <br/> <br/> But the real highlight of the evening will be the student presentations. From our youngest learners in kindergarten to our 8th graders, students will proudly share what they’ve been working on and their goals for the remainder of the trimester. It’s a wonderful opportunity to see firsthand the growth and enthusiasm of our students, hear their stories, and celebrate their successes together. <br/> <br/> Come for the food, stay for the inspiration! We hope to see you there supporting our amazing Catamounts! </span> </p> </div> Mark your calendars! On the evening of Thursday, October 17, the Sutton School will be hosting our Fall Catamount Student Showcase Night, and we can’t wait to share all the amazing things our students have been working on. This special event kicks off at 5:00pm in the multi-purpose room, where you’ll be treated to a delicious dinner from Hoagies. After dinner, I’ll be sharing some exciting updates and plans for the year ahead. District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Catamount Connection: October 2024 2024-10-03T17:00:28Z 2024-10-03T17:00:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Catamount Connection: October 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 3, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> Click to view our latest Catamount Connection newsletter for October 2024. District News,Sutton Newsletters,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting October 8, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-10-02T19:44:32Z 2024-10-02T19:44:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  October 8, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @Newark School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Y7yK6o953K2Fux0f9A32tFz7yVskr-6EkY9Wzr7F41Y/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Lunenburg KEAP is Hiring! 2024-10-01T18:21:29Z 2024-10-01T18:21:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lunenburg Afterschool Program (KEAP) is Hiring! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 1, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Lunenburg School is currently seeking individuals to join our ý East Afterschool Program (KEAP) team! Below are details for the open KEAP positions: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East Afterschool Enrichment Instructors at Lunenburg School - $25/hour </span> </p> <p> <span> Plan, implement, and supervise a 6-8 week program of your choice, 1 to 4 days a week. Usually 1hr/day. Previous enrichments have included Community Cooking Club, Fishing, Outdoor Cooking, Teambuilding Games, Shelter Building, etc. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Group Leaders - $18/hour </span> </p> <p> <span> Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 5:00pm (can work 1-4 days/week). Work alongside the site coordinator and enrichment instructors to supervise students during circle time, snack, recess, enrichment block, and reflection time. Lead activities for students. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please visit </span> </span> <a href="http://www.schoolspring.com"> www.schoolspring.com </a> <span> <span> to apply. For more information regarding the positions, please visit the Employment page on the KESD website, or contact Jackie Verley, KEAP Program Director via phone at 802-626-4733 or email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:jverley@kingdomeast.org"> jverley@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> . <br/> </span> </p> </div> Lunenburg School is currently seeking individuals to join our ý East Afterschool Program (KEAP) team! District News,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Community thumbnail main image Miller's Run Middle School Science Newsletter: September 2024 2024-10-01T15:35:53Z 2024-10-01T15:35:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run Middle School Science Newsletter: September 2024 Recap </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 1, 2024  </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/September+24-25+Science+Newsletter+.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Click here to see what our 5th-8th grade students have been learning in Science Class this past month! District News,MRS Newsletters,MRS Middle School Science,Miller's Run School thumbnail main image Sutton Parent Teacher Group (PTG) 2024-09-26T17:47:55Z 2024-09-26T17:47:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton Parent Teacher Group (PTG) </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 26, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Sutton Families, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The Sutton Parent Teacher Group (PTG) is looking for new members to join them this school year! The PTG meets the first Monday of each month starting at 6:30pm in Becky Jenkins' 4/5 classroom. The PTG helps fundraise and organize important community events for the students and families in Sutton. If you would like to join the PTG reach out to Becky Jenkins, the PTG president, </span> </span> <a href="mailto:rjjenkins@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> rjjenkins@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Meeting Details: </span> </h5> <p> <span> DATE: </span> <span> <span> FIRST MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 6:30PM </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> LOCATION: </span> </span> <span> SUTTON SCHOOL </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The Sutton Parent Teacher Group (PTG) is looking for new members to join them this school year! The PTG meets the first Monday of each month starting at 6:30pm in Becky Jenkins' 4/5 classroom. The PTG helps fundraise and organize important community events for the students and families in Sutton. If you would like to join the PTG reach out to Becky Jenkins, the PTG president, rjjenkins@kingdomeast.org. District News,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Concord School Health Services Notification 2024-09-26T17:39:27Z 2024-09-26T17:39:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Concord School Health Services Notification </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 26, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Concord Families, </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> As you know our registration and first-day packet information is now all on PowerSchool Parent Portal. As well as SNAP (health services paperwork) portal from our nurses. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If the SNAP portal is not completed correctly, no over-the-counter medications can be given to your student. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please click the SNAP Parent Portal Instructions link below, slides 9 and 10 are important to get those over-the-counter meds, OPTED IN. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have any questions about the SNAP portal, please contact our nurse Barandee Peterson at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:bpeterson@kingdomeast.org"> bpeterson@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> or 802-695-1217. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/SNAP_Parent_Portal_Instructions.pdf" target="_blank"> SNAP Parent Portal Instructions.pdf </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have any questions about the PowerSchool Parent Portal please reach out to Karen West at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kwest@kingdomeast.org "> kwest@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> or 802-695-2550. </span> </span> </p> </div> As you know our registration and first-day packet information is now all on PowerSchool Parent Portal. As well as SNAP (health services paperwork) portal from our nurses. District News,Concord School,Health Services thumbnail main image All KESD Athletics Activities CANCELLED Thursday, September 26th 2024-09-26T17:23:20Z 2024-09-26T17:23:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ALL KESD Athletics are CANCELLED 9/26/2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 26, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Please note that All KESD Athletics activities scheduled for Thursday, September 26th have been canceled due to the weather. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Please contact KESD Athletic Director, Courtney Murray with any questions.  </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Email: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:cmurray@kingdomeast.org"> cmurray@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Office: 802-626-1865 </span> </li> <li> <span> Cell: 802-274-8290 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Please note that All KESD Athletics activities scheduled for Thursday, September 26th have been canceled due to the weather. District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride - September 22, 2024 2024-09-22T14:53:39Z 2024-09-22T14:53:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Wildcat Pride - September 22, 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 22, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride September 22, 2024 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: September 20th, 2024 2024-09-20T17:00:06Z 2024-09-20T17:00:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Burke Bulletin: </span> </span> <strong> September 20th, 2024 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> September 20, 2024 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin September 20, 2024 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting September 23, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-09-17T20:25:05Z 2024-09-17T20:25:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 23, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bmG9fx0_HBGoxrdJu2kBBQRc_hD4UQwoedlfel4nonQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting September 16, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-09-12T15:49:57Z 2024-09-12T15:49:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 16, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ki8Jw8yrFMYF8dgEREfASfD34QGK8MzmXTRm79Bc5bs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Policy Committee Meeting September 19, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-09-12T15:44:19Z 2024-09-12T15:44:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 19 </span> <span> , 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ny7_BI5uMMyF5lfJH4yheP0Gd4kdGS8cjvH5ww3ut1o/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting September 17, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-09-12T15:40:35Z 2024-09-12T15:40:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> September 17, 2024 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e2Czxx6EU_WZxaLo7smwJ87UBC5Cf6oqo-9dHAO9veM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AJfLKIW9_Ons_KVLe8Cqj7E_x-gc6vZuT1_sjmktrb4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Remembering 9/11 2024-09-11T12:36:31Z 2024-09-11T12:36:31Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Patriots-Day.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Remembering 9/11 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> September 11, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Today marks 23 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks that forever changed New York City and the nation. <br/> <br/> Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives during the attacks at the Twin Towers, Pentagon, and aboard United Airlines Flight 93. Today we honor their memories and stand with the families and friends of those who perished in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. <br/> <br/> Thank you to the brave first responders, many of whom gave their lives to save victims of the attacks. Thank you to the families, friends, and loved ones who helped those who needed it most. Thank you to those whose hearts were drawn so close in empathy to everyone suffering and in need. We remember you. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Today marks 23 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks that forever changed New York City and the nation. Nearly 3,000 people lost their lives during the attacks at the Twin Towers, Pentagon and aboard United Airlines Flight 93. Today we honor their memories and stand with the families and friends of those who perished in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. District News,Community Resources,Community thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: September 6th, 2024 2024-09-06T17:01:53Z 2024-09-06T17:01:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Burke Bulletin: </span> </span> <strong> September 6th, 2024 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> September 6, 2024 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin September 6, 2024 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting September 10, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-09-04T20:03:40Z 2024-09-04T20:03:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  September 10, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @Miller's Run School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KiWQT8dwy7GH5vtdhK7MycZug1TTO2sdwBMuaRhVrRA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Newt Happenings Brief Weekly Message - The Important Stuff 2024-09-02T16:22:52Z 2024-09-02T16:22:52Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Newt Happenings - Brief Weekly Message </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 2, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Newt Happenings Brief Weekly Message published September 2, 2024. District News,Newark School,Newt Happenings thumbnail main image Wildcat Pride - September 2, 2024 2024-09-02T14:58:56Z 2024-09-02T14:58:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Wildcat Pride - September 2, 2024 </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 2, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Wildcat Pride September 2, 2024 newsletter! District News,Concord Newsletters,Concord School thumbnail main image Years of Recognition: Thank you for your years of service! 2024-08-30T16:46:41Z 2024-08-30T16:46:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Years of Recognition: Thank you for your years of service! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> August 30, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> At ý East School District, our mission statement reads </span> </span> <span> "In partnership with the community, staff, and students, the ý East School District is committed to providing a collaborative and equitable environment of educational excellence through rigorous learning experiences that develop individual and diverse talents and abilities of all our students to prepare them for successful lives as contributing, responsible citizens." </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Without our dedicated staff, this mission would not be possible. We sincerely appreciate your hard work and efforts year after year. Thank you for your many wonderful years of service! </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_7026-a49f0584-e2886f54.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Celebrating 10-19 Years of Service: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Tisha Hankinson, Amanda Burger, Caitlin Feerick, Mollie Falk, Tracy Towle, Katherine Handy, Melissa Bourgeois, Barandee Peterson, Nicole Gillander, Karen Hamelin, Karl Goulding, Kristen Huntington, Lisa Grader-Fox, Konda Perkins, Pennie Shaw, Wayne Whitehill, Amy Gerhardt, Sophie Branson Gill, Anna Wilson, Robert Herrmann, Tricia Doyon, Dakota Fournier, Michelle Bechanan, Rachel Robillard, Stacy Rice, Diane Barnett, Tyler Willis, Tara Prue, Johanna Fournier, Teddy DeGeorge James, Becky Jenkins, Louise Vinton, Nancy Norrie, Sue Gallipeault, Julie Clements, Chris Huntington, Megan Goodhue, Leah Maurice, Maureen Ferland, Kathy Forrestal, Lori Robinson, Chris Hunt, Tiffany Kirchoff, Jeremiah Bias, Peter Smyth, Melinda Egan, Penny Shaw, Tonia Young. </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/20-29-Years-Recognition-6cbfc002.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Celebrating 20-29 Years of Service: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Deb Benning, Sandy Davis, Laura Brooks, Lori Sheehan, Tracie Surridge, Kathy Faulkner, Tammi Parker, Abby Locke, Becky Lawson, Lisa Gray, Jennifer McCormack, Jennifer Hatfield, Cheryl Miles, Patrick Ham, Deb Fournier, Nancy Brown, Kim Germain, Amanda Sanville, Jane Elliott, Mike Regan, Heidi Lague-Lyons. </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/30-29-Years-Recognition.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Celebrating 30-39 Years of Service: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Theresa Pollner, LeAnn Harris, Patti Royer. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/40--Years-Recognition.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Celebrating 40+ Years of Service: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Susan Mason, Brenda Regan. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Without our dedicated staff, this mission would not be possible. We sincerely appreciate your hard work and efforts year after year. Thank you for your many wonderful years of service! District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image The Summer EBT Deadline is Coming Up On September 4, 2024 2024-08-27T14:08:29Z 2024-08-27T14:08:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The Summer EBT Deadline is Coming Up On September 4, 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The Summer EBT Deadline is Coming Up On September 4, 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> August 27, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Summer EBT is a new permanent summer food program for children created by Congress. The goal of the program is to help feed children when they don’t have access to school meals. Many families have already received these benefits automatically. Earlier this summer, information was mailed to many families who automatically qualified. A few more groups of children who automatically qualify will be getting benefits soon. Some families may need to complete an application to receive this benefit.  <br/> <br/> If you have not already received this benefit for all the children in your household, visit  </span> <a href="https://vermont.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d01e01e425fa1e66c26167761&amp;id=6adef6a1e6&amp;e=995d61cc9c" target="_blank"> https://summerebt.vermont.gov/ </a> <span>  to apply. The application deadline is September 4, 2024. You should apply if your child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch Program and your family income is under 185% of the federal poverty level. In Vermont, all public schools and some independent schools and pre-K programs offer the National School Lunch Program. You should also apply if you have children who attend school, but you are not sure if your family income qualifies you for the benefit. If your application is approved, you will receive $120 per eligible child to spend on groceries. <br/>   <br/> If you have questions about this program, visit  </span> <a href="https://vermont.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d01e01e425fa1e66c26167761&amp;id=9a1ed43217&amp;e=995d61cc9c" target="_blank"> https://summerebt.vermont.gov/ </a> <span>  or call 1-888-354-0012 (Option 7). <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Community Resources,Health Services,Food Security,Community thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: August 23rd, 2024 2024-08-23T17:04:09Z 2024-08-23T17:04:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Burke Bulletin: </span> </span> <strong> August 23rd, 2024 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> August 23, 2024 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin August 23rd, 2024 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting August 26, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-08-19T19:20:21Z 2024-08-19T19:20:21Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 26, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bmG9fx0_HBGoxrdJu2kBBQRc_hD4UQwoedlfel4nonQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting August 20, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-08-14T20:48:27Z 2024-08-14T20:48:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> August 20, 2024 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e2Czxx6EU_WZxaLo7smwJ87UBC5Cf6oqo-9dHAO9veM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AJfLKIW9_Ons_KVLe8Cqj7E_x-gc6vZuT1_sjmktrb4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting August 19, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-08-14T20:44:58Z 2024-08-14T20:44:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 19, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1raMi98mXjDeJsduzMzci_b_1wFNWVW9jd3HCcIP4sF8/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Join Us in Welcoming New Principals to ý East School District 2024-08-12T17:43:33Z 2024-08-12T17:43:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Join Us in Welcoming New Principals to ý East School District! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> August 12, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <p> <span> ý East School District is very excited to be welcoming three new principals to the district for the 2024-2025 school year! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> August 12, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> ý East School District is very excited to be welcoming three new principals to the district for the 2024-2025 school year! </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Meet Sophie Branson Gill, </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Burke Town School's New Principal! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> It is with such joy and excitement that I am returning to the Burke Town School community.  From 2012-2022 I called BTS home, and I am thrilled to come back to lead this outstanding community.  On the wall of my office I now have the class photos of all the kindergarten and middle school students I was lucky to teach.  Some of them more than once!  I know this community is made up of hard working, dedicated, caring and community oriented people.  I have experienced the kindness and support of this community in many ways: ý Sense of Place, winter activities, the yearly Ski Swap, student led projects, thoughtful support in times of need, joyous celebrations, I’ve seen it all.  This knowledge of the BTS community, and the potential of every student that walks through our front doors, gives me a wonderful foundation upon which to build and move us forward. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Meet Sophie Branson Gill, </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Burke Town School's New Principal! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> It is with such joy and excitement that I am returning to the Burke Town School community.  From 2012-2022 I called BTS home, and I am thrilled to come back to lead this outstanding community.  On the wall of my office I now have the class photos of all the kindergarten and middle school students I was lucky to teach.  Some of them more than once!  I know this community is made up of hard working, dedicated, caring and community oriented people.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I have experienced the kindness and support of this community in many ways: ý Sense of Place, winter activities, the yearly Ski Swap, student led projects, thoughtful support in times of need, joyous celebrations, I’ve seen it all.  This knowledge of the BTS community, and the potential of every student that walks through our front doors, gives me a wonderful foundation upon which to build and move us forward. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> As anyone who has spent more than 5 minutes with me can tell you, I am a proud mother and step-mother, and dedicated partner to my husband Taylor.  Every day, as our children leave the house, we say to them “Remember: be brave, curious and kind” and these are the words that also drive me.  With bravery, we can tackle any issue and take the risks that must be taken in order to grow.  With curiosity, we can approach every day and issue with a sense of problem solving and wonder.  And with kindness, we can create spaces where all community members can learn, grow and thrive.  These are the principles that drive me in my everyday life, and here at BTS. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> I love our little slice of the NEK and am genuinely excited to lead the BTS community into a time of growth and excellence.  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> As anyone who has spent more than 5 minutes with me can tell you, I am a proud mother and step-mother, and dedicated partner to my husband Taylor.  Every day, as our children leave the house, we say to them “Remember: be brave, curious and kind” and these are the words that also drive me.  With bravery, we can tackle any issue and take the risks that must be taken in order to grow.  With curiosity, we can approach every day and issue with a sense of problem solving and wonder.  And with kindness, we can create spaces where all community members can learn, grow and thrive.  These are the principles that drive me in my everyday life, and here at BTS. </span> </p> <p> <span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> I love our little slice of the NEK and am genuinely excited to lead the BTS community into a time of growth and excellence.  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Meet Tammy MacQueen, </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span>  </span> Lunenburg School's New Principal! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> During my teaching career, I’ve taught language arts, served as a literacy coach, spent several years as the director of an after school and summer camp program, and became the principal for two small elementary schools. I believe this work has prepared me well for my new position in the district. I am thrilled to be part of the ý East school district and the new leader of the Lunenburg School.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> When I first walked into the school building, I immediately felt the love. Lunenburg is an amazing small school with an incredible staff and I am honored to be part of this community. I am most excited about meeting students and families, and continuing to do what I love most, helping our students to grow into caring, intelligent and respectful members of our community. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> One of our goals this year is to create a safe place where all students can be engaged in their learning. Our top priority is continuing to strengthen our behavior policy so our expectations are clear and consistent for all children. We will also be looking at a new math program and increasing our academic expectations, especially for our fifth grade students who will attend middle school at the end of the year. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for your continued support of our wonderful little school. I  look forward to working with our children and families to ensure that all students are safe, happy, and successful. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Tammy+MacQueen+3.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Meet Tammy MacQueen, </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span>  </span> Lunenburg School's New Principal! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> During my teaching career, I’ve taught language arts, served as a literacy coach, spent several years as the director of an after school and summer camp program, and became the principal for two small elementary schools. I believe this work has prepared me well for my new position in the district. I am thrilled to be part of the ý East school district and the new leader of the Lunenburg School.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> When I first walked into the school building, I immediately felt the love. Lunenburg is an amazing small school with an incredible staff and I am honored to be part of this community. I am most excited about meeting students and families, and continuing to do what I love most, helping our students to grow into caring, intelligent and respectful members of our community. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> One of our goals this year is to create a safe place where all students can be engaged in their learning. Our top priority is continuing to strengthen our behavior policy so our expectations are clear and consistent for all children. We will also be looking at a new math program and increasing our academic expectations, especially for our fifth grade students who will attend middle school at the end of the year. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for your continued support of our wonderful little school. I  look forward to working with our children and families to ensure that all students are safe, happy, and successful. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Meet Kerra Holden, </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Lyndon Town School's New Principal! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I am so excited and honored to lead the Lyndon Town School and to join the KESD learning community. I’ve worked in public education for a decade and, prior to focusing on learning and teaching, worked in social work and nonprofit organizations. I grew up in New Hampshire and Vermont and had many great educators who saw the very best in me (including Lunenburg’s new principal, Tammy Macqueen!) who taught me not only literacy and math but also the value of relationships, persistence and community. I aim to emulate their work and commitment each and every day in schools. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> More specifically, my background is in special education and providing a meaningful education to all learners. My most recent role brought me into special education leadership where I experienced the depth and breadth of school leadership and the impact school leaders have on students, educators, families and communities. Knowing the work, energy and heart that school leadership requires, I wanted to work within the NEK to share my skills and attributes with my local community. How fortunate I am to be here at LTS! I look forward to meeting all of you- students, caregivers, community members and educators- and understanding the systems, strengths and opportunities at LTS.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> On a personal note, I live with my husband, Jesse, and our daughter, Aubriella, in St. Johnsbury. In our free time we love to travel and enjoy all the recreation and play that our area has to offer. I also love to curl up with a good book, spend time with our two dogs and cook a big meal for family and friends.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> ý East School District is very excited to be welcoming three new principals to the district for the 2024-2025 school year! District News,Lunenburg School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Burke Bulletin: August 10th, 2024 2024-08-10T17:06:13Z 2024-08-10T17:06:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Burke Bulletin: </span> </span> <strong> August 10th, 2024 </strong> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <strong> August 10, 2024 </strong> </h4> </div> Click here to view the Burke Bulletin August 10th, 2024 newsletter! District News,BTS Newsletters,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Policy Committee Meeting August 15, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-08-09T19:50:30Z 2024-08-09T19:50:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 15 </span> <span> , 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sObDXZb3Ip0aAtvERKuC4MHXPV0r3lPmiDaD639jU5k/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting August 13, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-08-06T17:05:06Z 2024-08-06T17:05:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  August 13, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @Concord School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KiWQT8dwy7GH5vtdhK7MycZug1TTO2sdwBMuaRhVrRA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting August 5, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-07-31T20:46:54Z 2024-07-31T20:46:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> August 5, 2024 </span> </span> <span> via ZOOM only </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RZg4SRZyQ4gmhD7iz-55LKMKspuOaeHYDaL0Ad8AYQw/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Personnel and Negotiations Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Flooding Resources & Information: Updated 7/30/24 2024-07-30T19:42:58Z 2024-07-30T19:42:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Flooding Resources &amp; Information: Updated 7/30/24 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Flooding Resources &amp; Information: Updated 7/30/24 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> July 30, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KESD Families &amp; Staff, due to the flooding today and the weather reports of rain for tonight and tomorrow, we are unfortunately canceling KESD Summer Camp tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31st. For those affected by the floods please remember to continue to report any and all damage no matter how small to 211 by phone or by using the webpages:  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/mPyjyWrzWac9Noza6ra8Hg~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0RmaHR0cHM6Ly92ZXJtb250LnVzMy5saXN0LW1hbmFnZS5jb20vdHJhY2svY2xpY2s_dT1mZjUwMzQ2YjQ1YWU2MDdjNGU1NWMwMWVjJmlkPTJhODIzNTg3NjEmZT01MmNlMDg4MGU1VwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmnrI7qWaixCKsUhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> business damage form </a> <span>  /  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/FQIDjsrsx0oloa1wsum0Sw~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0RmaHR0cHM6Ly92ZXJtb250LnVzMy5saXN0LW1hbmFnZS5jb20vdHJhY2svY2xpY2s_dT1mZjUwMzQ2YjQ1YWU2MDdjNGU1NWMwMWVjJmlkPTc5YjhlOWEzMjImZT01MmNlMDg4MGU1VwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmnrI7qWaixCKsUhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> residential damage form </a> <span> <span> . If you can help please contact Meghan Wayland ASAP at (802) 624-0406.  And see below for other helpful resources. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Stay safe, Sean McMannon-KESD Superintendent <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ROAD CLOSURES </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> For the latest state road closures, visit  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/S712S_1VD23_irbRA37k1Q~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0TDaHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLnNwZS5zY2hvb2xtZXNzZW5nZXIuY29tL2YvYS9WajZsOGNMbC00NGpyQUxZOXRudUtBfn4vQUFBQUFRQX4vUmdSb2NycUxQMFFhYUhSMGNITTZMeTl1WlhkbGJtZHNZVzVrTlRFeExtOXlaeTlYQjNOamFHOXZiRzFDQ21hT0M0ZVJaa05qWHBKU0dYTnRZMjFoYm01dmJrQnJhVzVuWkc5dFpXRnpkQzV2Y21kWUJBQUFBQUV-VwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmnrI7qWaixCKsUhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> New England 511 </a> <span> . *Note: Local road closures are not reported to 511. </span> </li> <li> <span> Officials have also reported rail damage in some areas, including tracks used by Amtrak’s Vermonter. Damage to the tracks has Amtrak temporarily stopping in Burlington and busing to Middlebury. </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> SHELTERS </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Vermont Emergency Management says as of Friday morning, two shelters are currently open: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> St. Johnsbury School, 257 Western Avenue, St. Johnsbury </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/9CvAoAJW-R1GHFXB8XNASQ~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0TLaHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLnNwZS5zY2hvb2xtZXNzZW5nZXIuY29tL2YvYS9DWWcyRHdlQ0JlM3BKaXB1bURJWE5Bfn4vQUFBQUFRQX4vUmdSb2NycUxQMFFnYUhSMGNITTZMeTkyWlcwdWRtVnliVzl1ZEM1bmIzWXZjMmhsYkhSbGNuTlhCM05qYUc5dmJHMUNDbWFPQzRlUlprTmpYcEpTR1hOdFkyMWhibTV2YmtCcmFXNW5aRzl0WldGemRDNXZjbWRZQkFBQUFBRX5XB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaesjupZqLEIqxSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> Click here for the latest shelter information </a> <span> . Emergency management says not all shelters are listed here, only those reported to VEM. You can call your town to ask about local shelters or call 211 to find a facility. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> REPORT FLOOD DAMAGE </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> State officials urge flooding victims to document their damage, keep receipts for money spent on repairs and to  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/K4v7C_WPwj7RSbAeVBELbA~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0TPaHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLnNwZS5zY2hvb2xtZXNzZW5nZXIuY29tL2YvYS9NTGF3al9MaWJfcXhURFU0NHhvbjZRfn4vQUFBQUFRQX4vUmdSb2NycUxQMFFrYUhSMGNITTZMeTkyWlhKdGIyNTBNakV4TG05eVp5OXlaWE5wWkdWdWRDMW1iM0p0VndkelkyaHZiMnh0UWdwbWpndUhrV1pEWTE2U1VobHpiV050WVc1dWIyNUFhMmx1WjJSdmJXVmhjM1F1YjNKbldBUUFBQUFCVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmnrI7qWaixCKsUhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> report all flood damage to 211 </a> <span> . Officials say reporting the damage helps them get an accurate tally of monetary damage in the state that could trigger federal assistance, which will help everyone.  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/K4v7C_WPwj7RSbAeVBELbA~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0TPaHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLnNwZS5zY2hvb2xtZXNzZW5nZXIuY29tL2YvYS9NTGF3al9MaWJfcXhURFU0NHhvbjZRfn4vQUFBQUFRQX4vUmdSb2NycUxQMFFrYUhSMGNITTZMeTkyWlhKdGIyNTBNakV4TG05eVp5OXlaWE5wWkdWdWRDMW1iM0p0VndkelkyaHZiMnh0UWdwbWpndUhrV1pEWTE2U1VobHpiV050WVc1dWIyNUFhMmx1WjJSdmJXVmhjM1F1YjNKbldBUUFBQUFCVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmnrI7qWaixCKsUhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> https://vermont211.org/resident-form </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Vt. Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said when cleaning homes, the assumption should be that your home has mold. He advises that children with weakened immune systems should not help with flood cleanup.  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/wrgccj-1lNRZR93q_wZppA~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP4QPAWh0dHA6Ly90cmFjay5zcGUuc2Nob29sbWVzc2VuZ2VyLmNvbS9mL2EvY3pVVkNIeDJxcUhEblE2aXZLN1Vhd35-L0FBQUFBUUF-L1JnUm9jcnFMUDBSU2FIUjBjSE02THk5M2QzY3VhR1ZoYkhSb2RtVnliVzl1ZEM1bmIzWXZaVzFsY21kbGJtTjVMM0IxWW14cFl5MW9aV0ZzZEdndGNISmxjR0Z5WldSdVpYTnpMM04wWVhrdGMyRm1aUzFtYkc5dlpGY0hjMk5vYjI5c2JVSUtabzRMaDVGbVEyTmVrbElaYzIxamJXRnVibTl1UUd0cGJtZGtiMjFsWVhOMExtOXlaMWdFQUFBQUFRfn5XB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaesjupZqLEIqxSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> Click here for tips on safe cleanup, food safety and other guidance from the Vermont Health Department. </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Health Department is offering free drinking water test kits for people with private wells or springs that were affected by floodwater. People can order a kit that tests for bacteria by visiting  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/UmUIsSnZv4cUz3Mbi-Bjtw~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0THaHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLnNwZS5zY2hvb2xtZXNzZW5nZXIuY29tL2YvYS9oTHBSZzRaMUg4Z2lXcXdSR0dncUNBfn4vQUFBQUFRQX4vUmdSb2NycUxQMFFlYUhSMGNEb3ZMMmhsWVd4MGFIWmxjbTF2Ym5RdVoyOTJMMFpzYjI5a1Z3ZHpZMmh2YjJ4dFFncG1qZ3VIa1daRFkxNlNVaGx6YldOdFlXNXViMjVBYTJsdVoyUnZiV1ZoYzNRdWIzSm5XQVFBQUFBQlcHc2Nob29sbUIKZp6yO6lmosQirFIZbmxhcm9jcXVlQGtpbmdkb21lYXN0Lm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ~~" target="_blank"> HealthVermont.gov/Flood </a> <span> , calling 802-338-4724 or 800-660-9997, or by contacting their local health office. The kits are not for people who use municipal water (receive a water bill). People who order a kit should follow all instructions for completing and returning it to receive an accurate result. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources urges people to avoid floodwaters which may be filled with pollutants and other hazards, to follow state advisories regarding safe drinking water, to contact the spill response team to report any hazardous spills or contaminated water in their home and to sort your flood trash into hazardous and nonhazardous piles. For more safety advice from ANR:  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/8t7vUVK9zCiT_DWg_L90sg~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0THaHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLnNwZS5zY2hvb2xtZXNzZW5nZXIuY29tL2YvYS8tLXVrZmdqcmNsbUlvUllUQ0hRdkl3fn4vQUFBQUFRQX4vUmdSb2NycUxQMFFkYUhSMGNITTZMeTloYm5JdWRtVnliVzl1ZEM1bmIzWXZabXh2YjJSWEIzTmphRzl2YkcxQ0NtYU9DNGVSWmtOalhwSlNHWE50WTIxaGJtNXZia0JyYVc1blpHOXRaV0Z6ZEM1dmNtZFlCQUFBQUFFflcHc2Nob29sbUIKZp6yO6lmosQirFIZbmxhcm9jcXVlQGtpbmdkb21lYXN0Lm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ~~" target="_blank"> https://anr.vermont.gov/flood </a> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/-M3jrWkjx2mxLQGcQddbjg~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP4QTAWh0dHA6Ly90cmFjay5zcGUuc2Nob29sbWVzc2VuZ2VyLmNvbS9mL2EvRG5Ucm9FT004LXJzUlBVS0xiRmJnd35-L0FBQUFBUUF-L1JnUm9jcnFMUDBSVmFIUjBjSE02THk5c1lXSnZjaTUyWlhKdGIyNTBMbWR2ZGk5MlpYSnRiMjUwTFc5alkzVndZWFJwYjI1aGJDMXpZV1psZEhrdFlXNWtMV2hsWVd4MGFDMWhaRzFwYm1semRISmhkR2x2YmkxMmIzTm9ZVmNIYzJOb2IyOXNiVUlLWm80TGg1Rm1RMk5la2xJWmMyMWpiV0Z1Ym05dVFHdHBibWRrYjIxbFlYTjBMbTl5WjFnRUFBQUFBUX5-VwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmnrI7qWaixCKsUhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> The Vermont Safety and Health Administration </a> <span> (VOSHA) has tips to keep Vermont workers exposed to flooding debris safe: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Carbon Monoxide Exposure: When using gas and diesel-powered generators, it is crucial to operate them outdoors. This precaution prevents the build-up of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas that can pose serious health risks to workers. </span> </li> <li> <span> Electrical Hazards: Workers should maintain a safe distance from downed or damaged power lines and refrain from attempting repairs themselves. Trained electrical utility workers should handle any necessary repairs to ensure their safety and the safety of others. </span> </li> <li> <span> Downed Trees: Workers must wear appropriate protective gear, including gloves, safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, headgear, and fall protection when operating chainsaws and chippers to clear downed trees. </span> </li> <li> <span> Chemical and Biological Hazards: Workers should prioritize personal hygiene by washing their hands with soap and clean water regularly. Additionally, it is important to wear protective clothing, goggles, gloves, and boots to minimize the risk of contamination when working with hazardous substances or biological materials. </span> </li> <li> <span> Confined Spaces: Confined spaces in buildings such as basements and crawl spaces can pose significant hazards. Lack of ventilation can lead to a build-up of toxic gases or lack of oxygen, posing a risk of suffocation. Confined spaces have limited access and egress, which can make escape difficult in the event of an emergency. Finally, confined spaces may have hazards such as exposed electrical wires, mold, or structural issues. </span> </li> <li> <span> Hazardous Materials: Flood waters usually contain debris that can cause injury. They are often contaminated with sewage, heavy metals, pesticides, and pathogens. The mud left behind by flooding can be extremely slippery, creating a fall hazard. </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> MENTAL HEALTH </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Starting Over Strong Vermont helps individuals and communities recover from disasters through community outreach and access to mental health services. Call  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/dE4vbghzTHT0WZYeuhTjbQ~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0S_aHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLnNwZS5zY2hvb2xtZXNzZW5nZXIuY29tL2YvYS9FQlRaMkdGZ2xTZndOV1ZSZUJoMEt3fn4vQUFBQUFRQX4vUmdSb2NycUxQMFFYYUhSMGNITTZMeTkyWlhKdGIyNTBNakV4TG05eVp5OVhCM05qYUc5dmJHMUNDbWFPQzRlUlprTmpYcEpTR1hOdFkyMWhibTV2YmtCcmFXNW5aRzl0WldGemRDNXZjbWRZQkFBQUFBRX5XB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaesjupZqLEIqxSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> Vermont 211 </a> <span>  to be connected to outreach workers and resources in your area. </span> </li> <li> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/DEbeBzLiEJSnAVxvxWyFSw~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0S_aHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLnNwZS5zY2hvb2xtZXNzZW5nZXIuY29tL2YvYS9rczhiU01rZzFfNWtuM1FENFVKejlBfn4vQUFBQUFRQX4vUmdSb2NycUxQMFFZYUhSMGNITTZMeTg1T0Roc2FXWmxiR2x1WlM1dmNtY3ZWd2R6WTJodmIyeHRRZ3Btamd1SGtXWkRZMTZTVWhsemJXTnRZVzV1YjI1QWEybHVaMlJ2YldWaGMzUXViM0puV0FRQUFBQUJXB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaesjupZqLEIqxSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline </a> <span> : Call or text 988 for immediate support from trained crisis counselors who can offer emotional support and connect you with local resources. </span> </li> <li> <span> The Vermont Language Justice Project (VLJP) has compiled a “ </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/P_rCHOJJ2TfztqMA83J77w~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0T_aHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLnNwZS5zY2hvb2xtZXNzZW5nZXIuY29tL2YvYS82MFo4ejcwZm02dTNmXzU5NU00TU9Bfn4vQUFBQUFRQX4vUmdSb2NycUxQMFJJYUhSMGNITTZMeTkzZDNjdWVXOTFkSFZpWlM1amIyMHZjR3hoZVd4cGMzUV9iR2x6ZEQxUVREQjFZVWQ2T0RGVkxTMDBOMGxZUWxKMVJ6ZzJaRlV0YzB0NE1FRkVibEkwVndkelkyaHZiMnh0UWdwbWpndUhrV1pEWTE2U1VobHpiV050WVc1dWIyNUFhMmx1WjJSdmJXVmhjM1F1YjNKbldBUUFBQUFCVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmnrI7qWaixCKsUhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> Coping with Stress After a Disaster </a> <span> ” playlist, offering videos in 19 languages discussing common emotional responses and strategies for navigating mental health challenges post-disaster. </span> </li> <li> <span> Mobile Crisis Services: Vermont mobile crisis teams are available to provide in-person support and crisis intervention. They can be reached through your local community mental health centers or by dialing 988. </span> </li> <li> <span> The  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/_rgVWaFD40LBeUW5YWFNTw~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRoim8yP0TvaHR0cDovL3RyYWNrLnNwZS5zY2hvb2xtZXNzZW5nZXIuY29tL2YvYS9mMWJDNTFXYWtDbXRYeThHWVprWS13fn4vQUFBQUFRQX4vUmdSb2NycUxQMFE3YUhSMGNITTZMeTkzZDNjdWMyRnRhSE5oTG1kdmRpOW1hVzVrTFdobGJIQXZaR2x6WVhOMFpYSXRaR2x6ZEhKbGMzTXRhR1ZzY0d4cGJtVlhCM05qYUc5dmJHMUNDbWFPQzRlUlprTmpYcEpTR1hOdFkyMWhibTV2YmtCcmFXNW5aRzl0WldGemRDNXZjbWRZQkFBQUFBRX5XB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaesjupZqLEIqxSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline  </a> <span> (DDH): Call or text 1–800–985–5990 for free, confidential crisis counseling available 24/7, on all days of the year. </span> </li> </ul> </div> KESD Families & Staff, due to the flooding today and the weather reports of rain for tonight and tomorrow, we are unfortunately canceling KESD Summer Camp tomorrow, Wednesday, July 31st. For those affected by the floods please remember to continue to report any and all damage no matter how small to 211 by phone or by using the webpages: business damage form / residential damage form. If you can help please contact Meghan Wayland ASAP at (802) 624-0406. And see below for other helpful resources. District News,Community Resources,Community thumbnail main image Flood Recovery Volunteers Needed in KESD Towns! 2024-07-26T16:29:42Z 2024-07-26T16:29:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Food Security Resources in Vermont </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Flood Recovery Volunteers Needed in KESD Towns! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> July 26, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KESD Families and Staff! We have all seen the devastation of the July 2024 floods. Though we have made great progress in the last two weeks, KURRVE (ý United Resilience and Recovery Effort) members are still out assessing towns and villages for folks who need help. KURRVE is in desperate need of volunteer muck and gut crews for Friday (Gilman area), Saturday, and Sunday (Concord area and beyond). This phase is not over for so many in the NEK, and KURRVE volunteers who have been at it for days are exhausted trying to get around the 2,000+ square miles of the ý. </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> No experience required! </span> </li> <li> <span> You will receive a brief training and supplies and protective equipment. </span> </li> </ul> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> If you are an employer, please consider mobilizing a work team to help out.  </span> </li> <li> <span> If you are a community or church group that can assemble a few folks to help out - Please do.  </span> </li> <li> <span> If you have a few friends who can spare a few hours, please help out. </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Volunteer crews (4 minimum) who can get together on a certain day for a 4 hour time-frame, please contact Meghan Wayland ASAP at (802) 624-0406. Meghan can build a schedule that fits yours. </span> </p> <h4> <span> <br/> </span> </h4> <h4> <span> Please also see sign-ups for existing opportunities this weekend:  </span> </h4> <p> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/b_R4MpbW2uOKPcpzuq3Rcg~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRohPeZP0RBaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2lnbnVwZ2VuaXVzLmNvbS9nby82MEIwODREQURBQjI4QUI5LTUwMzE0NjI2LWZsb29kIy9XB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaeGcSjZqCLJcRSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B084DADAB28AB9-50314626-flood#/ </a> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h4> <span> Muck &amp; Gut Crews will need: </span> </h4> <ul> <li> <span> Muck boots </span> </li> <li> <span> Clothes that can get dirty </span> </li> <li> <span> Water </span> </li> <li> <span> BUG SPRAY  </span> </li> <li> <span> Work gloves, masks, respirators, goggles, tyvek suits, and other protective equipment will be on-site but please also feel free to bring your own. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Please spread the word! Thank you! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> KESD Families and Staff! We have all seen the devastation of the July 2024 floods. Though we have made great progress in the last two weeks, KURRVE (ý United Resilience and Recovery Effort) members are still out assessing towns and villages for folks who need help. KURRVE is in desperate need of volunteer muck and gut crews for Friday (Gilman area), Saturday, and Sunday (Concord area and beyond). District News,Community Resources,Community thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting July 22, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-07-17T15:00:40Z 2024-07-17T15:00:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> Cancelled </span> </h3> <h3> <span> July 22, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bmG9fx0_HBGoxrdJu2kBBQRc_hD4UQwoedlfel4nonQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting July 18, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-07-15T17:16:57Z 2024-07-15T17:16:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  July 18, 2024 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11MUq984Y6hgcpqMivv5nizskj7gQXfZOyls2P_o534o/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Flooding Resources & Information 2024-07-12T20:19:16Z 2024-07-12T20:19:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Food Security Resources in Vermont </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Flooding Resources &amp; Information </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> July 12, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> KESD Families &amp; Staff, the recent flood has greatly impacted our towns and we mourn the loss of two members of our NEK region. While we support each other through the recovery process we wanted to pass on a thorough list of resources from the State of VT regarding: Road Closures, Shelters, Reporting Flood Damage, Health &amp; Safety Tips, How to Help with the Cleanup Effort and Mental Health. Please find all of these resources below. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Also, please note that the KESD Summer Camp will be back in session this Monday so we can get students back into their summer routines through engaging activities to build their literacy, math, and social-emotional skills while also enjoying outdoor and recreational pursuits. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thanks and take care, Sean McMannon-KESD Superintendent <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ROAD CLOSURES </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> For the latest state road closures, visit  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/u9hpsB-t1gpj2oPqiwzpTA~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0QaaHR0cHM6Ly9uZXdlbmdsYW5kNTExLm9yZy9XB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaOC4eRZkTHI_VSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> New England 511 </a> <span> . *Note: Local road closures are not reported to 511. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Officials have also reported rail damage in some areas, including tracks used by Amtrak’s Vermonter. Damage to the tracks has Amtrak temporarily stopping in Burlington and busing to Middlebury. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> SHELTERS </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Vermont Emergency Management says as of Friday morning, two shelters are currently open: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Barre Auditorium, 16 Auditorium Hill, Barre </span> </li> <li> <span> St. Johnsbury School, 257 Western Avenue, St. Johnsbury </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/yy1YycicHSeDBpYvxJe8-g~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0QgaHR0cHM6Ly92ZW0udmVybW9udC5nb3Yvc2hlbHRlcnNXB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaOC4eRZkTHI_VSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> Click here for the latest shelter information </a> <span> . Emergency management says not all shelters are listed here, only those reported to VEM. You can call your town to ask about local shelters or call 211 to find a facility. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> REPORT FLOOD DAMAGE </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> State officials urge flooding victims to document their damage, keep receipts for money spent on repairs and to  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/FGxqjHyAMbhUacoaour1EA~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0QkaHR0cHM6Ly92ZXJtb250MjExLm9yZy9yZXNpZGVudC1mb3JtVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmjguHkWZExyP1UhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> report all flood damage to 211 </a> <span> . Officials say reporting the damage helps them get an accurate tally of monetary damage in the state that could trigger federal assistance, which will help everyone.  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/FGxqjHyAMbhUacoaour1EA~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0QkaHR0cHM6Ly92ZXJtb250MjExLm9yZy9yZXNpZGVudC1mb3JtVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmjguHkWZExyP1UhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> https://vermont211.org/resident-form </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Vt. Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine said when cleaning homes, the assumption should be that your home has mold. He advises that children with weakened immune systems should not help with flood cleanup.  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/zo25pa7wFzSBBfFvNuWkSg~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0RSaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuaGVhbHRodmVybW9udC5nb3YvZW1lcmdlbmN5L3B1YmxpYy1oZWFsdGgtcHJlcGFyZWRuZXNzL3N0YXktc2FmZS1mbG9vZFcHc2Nob29sbUIKZo4Lh5FmRMcj9VIZbmxhcm9jcXVlQGtpbmdkb21lYXN0Lm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ~~" target="_blank"> Click here for tips on safe cleanup, food safety and other guidance from the Vermont Health Department. </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Health Department is offering free drinking water test kits for people with private wells or springs that were affected by floodwater. People can order a kit that tests for bacteria by visiting  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/vS5SkInfDOa0Ld5JxIo9WQ~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0QeaHR0cDovL2hlYWx0aHZlcm1vbnQuZ292L0Zsb29kVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmjguHkWZExyP1UhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> HealthVermont.gov/Flood </a> <span> , calling 802-338-4724 or 800-660-9997, or by contacting their local health office. The kits are not for people who use municipal water (receive a water bill). People who order a kit should follow all instructions for completing and returning it to receive an accurate result. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Vermont Agency of Natural Resources urges people to avoid floodwaters which may be filled with pollutants and other hazards, to follow state advisories regarding safe drinking water, to contact the spill response team to report any hazardous spills or contaminated water in their home and to sort your flood trash into hazardous and nonhazardous piles. For more safety advice from ANR:  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/aJhkOtwdQ31f8Oc50b5zOA~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0QdaHR0cHM6Ly9hbnIudmVybW9udC5nb3YvZmxvb2RXB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaOC4eRZkTHI_VSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> https://anr.vermont.gov/flood </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/9XUFKCNV3b873BM3D9g64Q~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0RVaHR0cHM6Ly9sYWJvci52ZXJtb250Lmdvdi92ZXJtb250LW9jY3VwYXRpb25hbC1zYWZldHktYW5kLWhlYWx0aC1hZG1pbmlzdHJhdGlvbi12b3NoYVcHc2Nob29sbUIKZo4Lh5FmRMcj9VIZbmxhcm9jcXVlQGtpbmdkb21lYXN0Lm9yZ1gEAAAAAQ~~" target="_blank"> The Vermont Safety and Health Administration </a> <span> (VOSHA) has tips to keep Vermont workers exposed to flooding debris safe: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Carbon Monoxide Exposure: When using gas and diesel-powered generators, it is crucial to operate them outdoors. This precaution prevents the build-up of carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas that can pose serious health risks to workers. </span> </li> <li> <span> Electrical Hazards: Workers should maintain a safe distance from downed or damaged power lines and refrain from attempting repairs themselves. Trained electrical utility workers should handle any necessary repairs to ensure their safety and the safety of others. </span> </li> <li> <span> Downed Trees: Workers must wear appropriate protective gear, including gloves, safety footwear, eye protection, hearing protection, headgear, and fall protection when operating chainsaws and chippers to clear downed trees. </span> </li> <li> <span> Chemical and Biological Hazards: Workers should prioritize personal hygiene by washing their hands with soap and clean water regularly. Additionally, it is important to wear protective clothing, goggles, gloves, and boots to minimize the risk of contamination when working with hazardous substances or biological materials. </span> </li> <li> <span> Confined Spaces: Confined spaces in buildings such as basements and crawl spaces can pose significant hazards. Lack of ventilation can lead to a build-up of toxic gases or lack of oxygen, posing a risk of suffocation. Confined spaces have limited access and egress, which can make escape difficult in the event of an emergency. Finally, confined spaces may have hazards such as exposed electrical wires, mold, or structural issues. </span> </li> <li> <span> Hazardous Materials: Flood waters usually contain debris that can cause injury. They are often contaminated with sewage, heavy metals, pesticides, and pathogens. The mud left behind by flooding can be extremely slippery, creating a fall hazard. </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> CLEANUP HELP </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> If you need help cleaning up, contact the Vermont Crisis Cleanup Line at 802-242-2054. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> If you want to help with cleanup, you can volunteer.  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/asb-ugdRTWGuoHQC1FpH3w~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0QhaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudmVybW9udC5nb3Yvdm9sdW50ZWVyVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmjguHkWZExyP1UhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> Click here to register to help </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> You can also donate to flood recovery efforts. Call 888-653-7715 or email:  </span> <a href="mailto:donations@vermont.gov" target="_blank"> donations@vermont.gov </a> <span> . Vermont Emergency Management says the best way to help is with cash donations to get aid to people and communities. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Smaller donations of food, clothing and household items are best handled at the local level. You can check with your local food shelves, community centers and charities. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> MENTAL HEALTH </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Starting Over Strong Vermont helps individuals and communities recover from disasters through community outreach and access to mental health services. Call  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/F82p8trJO8HYYU9QKTQ3vw~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0QXaHR0cHM6Ly92ZXJtb250MjExLm9yZy9XB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaOC4eRZkTHI_VSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> Vermont 211 </a> <span>  to be connected to outreach workers and resources in your area. </span> </li> <li> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/JuCrcWtO-QhWTr9fUny-yA~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0QYaHR0cHM6Ly85ODhsaWZlbGluZS5vcmcvVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmjguHkWZExyP1UhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> 988 Suicide &amp; Crisis Lifeline </a> <span> : Call or text 988 for immediate support from trained crisis counselors who can offer emotional support and connect you with local resources. </span> </li> <li> <span> The Vermont Language Justice Project (VLJP) has compiled a “ </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/UhNhlQPqK__C5-RNS24vzQ~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0RIaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vcGxheWxpc3Q_bGlzdD1QTDB1YUd6ODFVLS00N0lYQlJ1Rzg2ZFUtc0t4MEFEblI0VwdzY2hvb2xtQgpmjguHkWZExyP1UhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> Coping with Stress After a Disaster </a> <span> ” playlist, offering videos in 19 languages discussing common emotional responses and strategies for navigating mental health challenges post-disaster. </span> </li> <li> <span> Mobile Crisis Services: Vermont mobile crisis teams are available to provide in-person support and crisis intervention. They can be reached through your local community mental health centers or by dialing 988. </span> </li> <li> <span> The  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/aDhBdI5U0LOEDdS57crS6g~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRocrqLP0Q7aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc2FtaHNhLmdvdi9maW5kLWhlbHAvZGlzYXN0ZXItZGlzdHJlc3MtaGVscGxpbmVXB3NjaG9vbG1CCmaOC4eRZkTHI_VSGW5sYXJvY3F1ZUBraW5nZG9tZWFzdC5vcmdYBAAAAAE~" target="_blank"> SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline  </a> <span> (DDH): Call or text 1–800–985–5990 for free, confidential crisis counseling available 24/7, on all days of the year. </span> </li> </ul> </div> KESD Families & Staff, the recent flood has greatly impacted our towns and we mourn the loss of two members of our NEK region. While we support each other through the recovery process we wanted to pass on a thorough list of resources from the State of VT regarding: Road Closures, Shelters, Reporting Flood Damage, Health & Safety Tips, How to Help with the Cleanup Effort and Mental Health. Please find all of these resources below. District News,Community Resources,Community thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting July 15, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-07-10T20:21:26Z 2024-07-10T20:21:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> July 15, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1raMi98mXjDeJsduzMzci_b_1wFNWVW9jd3HCcIP4sF8/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Summer Camp Week 1 2024-07-08T18:56:56Z 2024-07-08T18:56:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Summer Camp Week 1 <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> July 8, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KESD Summer Camp started on July 1st, with our largest student enrollment yet! Students have already visited Powers Park, the Bread &amp; Puppet Museum, played sports, biked, started Art and STEM projects, played music, and there is so much more to come. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This year students will be able to work on math, literacy, STEM, art and music in the mornings with teachers and group leaders. The Cobleigh Library bookmobile visits each class once per week for students and staff to check out books and all elementary students have an on-campus visit from the VINS traveling raptor program. In the afternoons elementary students rotate through swim lessons at Powers Park, gymnastics at ý gymnastics, sports with KESD PE teacher Sam Cota, storytelling with Vermont artists Michael Caduto and Simon Brooks, and music with local musician Patrick Ross. Middle School students choose between mountain biking with ý Trails and ý Cycling &amp; Experiences, sports with KESD Athletics, Makerspace, Bakerspace, Swimming at VSU-Lyndon, Circus Arts with local artist Marci Diamond, fishing, creative writing, Rock Band and Junior Weather Observers with the Mount Washington Observatory. Every Friday all students attend a field trip to the Cobleigh Library, VINS, Fairbanks, Montshire, Jay Peak Waterpark, Northwoods Stewardship Center, Whales Tale Water Park, or the Cog Railway with Mount Washington Observatory. From this list, we know that KESD Summer Camp exposes students to new opportunities in their communities and develops personalized interests and new experiences. Our survey data for the past three years shows the importance of this program to families and the impact on student’s health and wellness. This year, we are using our new iReady tool to track pre and post camp data in reading and math - our hope is that this data shows that Summer Camp helps students maintain what they learned during the regular school year and through the summer into the next school year. We have over 400 students attending each day and are excited for a full and enriching summer! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Week 1 Photo Recap: </span> </h3> </div> KESD Summer Camp started on July 1st, with our largest student enrollment yet! Students have already visited Powers Park, the Bread & Puppet Museum, played sports, biked, started Art and STEM projects, played music, and there is so much more to come. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting July 9, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-07-03T21:02:10Z 2024-07-03T21:02:10Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> July 9, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @Lyndon Town School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m8HMcEJSRbCXGEMK6x9aj2bJCjIzHFrVxLmbHuKZHbQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AJfLKIW9_Ons_KVLe8Cqj7E_x-gc6vZuT1_sjmktrb4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting July 9, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-07-03T14:24:46Z 2024-07-03T14:24:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> July 9, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @ Lyndon Town School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RZg4SRZyQ4gmhD7iz-55LKMKspuOaeHYDaL0Ad8AYQw/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Personnel and Negotiations Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting July 9, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-07-03T14:22:40Z 2024-07-03T14:22:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span>  July 9, 2024 @ Lyndon Town School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11MUq984Y6hgcpqMivv5nizskj7gQXfZOyls2P_o534o/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Youth School Safety Dialogue – Information for Participants and their Caregivers 2024-07-01T16:50:45Z 2024-07-01T16:50:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Youth School Safety Dialogue – Information for Participants and their Caregivers <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> July 1, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On July 11th Up for Learning will be hosting a School Safety Youth Dialogue at Lyndon Town School (ý East Summer Camp). Students in grades 8-12 are invited to attend. Students can use the QR code on the flyer below to sign up. Students not attending Summer Camp should sign in at the front office when they arrive for the event. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> <span>  </span> Feel free to reach out with any questions:  </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kesdsummercamp@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> kesdsummercamp@kingdomeast.org </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhssPsuRSK1MMMvx5J6LXQkK8-HJh3gAEDPHXzJoAZ8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Click </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhssPsuRSK1MMMvx5J6LXQkK8-HJh3gAEDPHXzJoAZ8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uhssPsuRSK1MMMvx5J6LXQkK8-HJh3gAEDPHXzJoAZ8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> to view the School Safety Dialogue Letter to Participants and Caregivers &gt;&gt; </a> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/ALL+School+Safety+Dialogues+FINAL+%281%29+%281%29.jpg" alt=""/> </div> On July 11th Up for Learning will be hosting a School Safety Youth Dialogue at Lyndon Town School (ý East Summer Camp). Students in grades 8-12 are invited to attend. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Sutton Village School,Lunenburg School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting June 27, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-06-19T14:34:46Z 2024-06-19T14:34:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD </span> </span> <span> Special </span> <span> <span> Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span>  June 27, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dvyeYSbfeSGFDuwSD88jJDJLM7wx8g3SDCCzC63KXqg/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting June 24, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-06-17T19:46:18Z 2024-06-17T19:46:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 24, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cOS-F4Wa8DZSVZpwmy9XcjhqUyh4g8aLH2TSUrnOTQk/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Policy Committee Meeting June 20, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-06-12T20:31:59Z 2024-06-12T20:31:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 20 </span> <span> , 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OBWqqE6XL7F4eUAc_CXGCwY7pN18hC63MnjOsaxzcvY/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting June 18, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-06-12T20:29:32Z 2024-06-12T20:29:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> June 18, 2024 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AJfLKIW9_Ons_KVLe8Cqj7E_x-gc6vZuT1_sjmktrb4/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting June 17, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-06-12T20:27:44Z 2024-06-12T20:27:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 17, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kP0yTMpYt3R3-xOdHw7QENCkCR3K_htxwYzobou-f-k/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Preschool Newsletter - June 2024 2024-06-10T17:59:23Z 2024-06-10T17:59:23Z June 2024 KESD Early Childhood Team Newsletter. We hope you have a great summer break! Newark School,Student Services,Concord School,Early Childhood,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image LTS Band and Chorus attends the Great East Festival in southern NH 2024-06-10T14:22:20Z 2024-06-10T14:22:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS Band &amp; Chorus attends the Great East Festival in southern New Hampshire </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS Band &amp; Chorus attends the Great East Festival in southern New Hampshire </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> June 10, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Saturday, June 8th, LTS Band and Chorus attended the Great East Festival in southern NH. Both groups performed and were judged in front of two professional music conductors. Each group got the GOLD award! After the performance, they headed to Canobie Lake Park for the rest of the day. It was a fun time!  </span> </p> </div> On Saturday, June 8th, LTS Band and Chorus attended the Great East Festival in southern NH. Both groups performed and were judged in front of two professional music conductors. Each group got the GOLD award! After the performance, they headed to Canobie Lake Park for the rest of the day. It was a fun time! District News,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image Burke Town School PCB Test Results 2024-06-08T12:00:00Z 2024-06-08T12:00:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School PCB Test Results </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> June 7, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Parents, Caregivers, and our Staff: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We are writing to provide you with an update on the recent testing for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in our school.  </span> </p> <p> <span> PCBs are a group of human-made chemicals commonly used in building materials and electrical equipment before 1980. PCBs can be released into indoor air from building materials that contain PCBs. PCBs can cause serious health problems. The potential for health effects from PCBs, as with other chemicals, depends on how much, how often, and how long someone is exposed to them.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Indoor air testing for PCBs took place at Burke Town School on February 26th, 2023. An environmental consultant collected samples of indoor air that were processed by a laboratory, and then reviewed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the Vermont Department of Health. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> No detectable levels of PCBs were found in the indoor air of your school. The results are provided below.  </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <span> What was found?  </span> </h5> <p> <span> No detectable levels of PCBs were found in the tested rooms or spaces. Tested rooms and spaces are listed on the next page. Rooms and spaces not listed were not tested. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/BTS+PCB.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> What about the rooms that were not tested?  </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Before testing, the consultant evaluated the school building for potential PCB sources and assigned rooms to groups based on the presence of similar building materials, construction and/or renovation dates. About one third of rooms in each group were tested. Rooms that were not tested are assumed to have similar PCB levels as the tested rooms in that same group.  </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <span> What happens next?  </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> No further action is required.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Questions? </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Find </span> </span> <span> more information about PCBs </span> <span> , including the complete test results, at </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://dec.vermont.gov/pcb-schools" target="_blank"> dec.vermont.gov/pcb-schools </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> For </span> </span> <span> testing and test results questions </span> <span> <span> , email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:SOV.PCBSampling@vermont.gov" target="_blank"> SOV.PCBSampling@vermont.gov </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> For </span> </span> <span> health-related questions </span> <span> , call 1-800-439-8550.  </span> </li> </ul> </div> Indoor air testing for PCBs took place at Burke Town School on February 26th, 2023. An environmental consultant collected samples of indoor air that were processed by a laboratory, and then reviewed by the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and the Vermont Department of Health. District News,Facilities Committee,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Budget Vote #3 Recount Results 2024-06-06T16:15:02Z 2024-06-06T16:15:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Budget Vote #3 Recount Results </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> June 6, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The KESD District Office received a request for a recount of ballots of the Budget Vote that was held on Tuesday, May 29, 2024. The recount was held this morning, Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 8am at the Lyndon Town Offices. The results stand as a passed budget, as the tabulator tally tapes match. <br/> </span> </p> </div> The KESD District Office received a request for a recount of ballots of the Budget Vote that was held on Tuesday, May 29, 2024. The recount was held this morning, Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 8am at the Lyndon Town Offices. District News,Concord School,Finance Committee,Miller's Run School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Newark School,Critical Notifications,Budget,Lunenburg School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Family Fun Fridays Magic Show 2024-06-06T13:49:49Z 2024-06-06T13:49:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Family Fun Fridays Magic Show with Alyx Hilshey </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> June 6, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Vermont Magician Alyx Hilshey is a nationally touring comedy magic entertainer and was a 2024 feature magician on the CW Network's most watched and highest rated entertainment program, Penn &amp; Teller. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Alyx the Magician will be the featured performer for Family Fun Friday on June 14 from 4-6 pm at Bandstand Park in Lyndonville! </span> </span> <span> In case of rain, the event is located at the Lyndon Municipal Office Building Gym, 119 Park Ave. (directly across from Bandstand Park) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Family+Fun+Fridays%21+for+Print.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Family Fun Fridays Magic Show with Alyx Hilshey </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> June 6, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Vermont Magician Alyx Hilshey is a nationally touring comedy magic entertainer and was a 2024 feature magician on the CW Network's most watched and highest rated entertainment program, Penn &amp; Teller. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Alyx the Magician will be the featured performer for Family Fun Friday on June 14 from 4-6 pm at Bandstand Park in Lyndonville! </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> In case of rain, the event is located at the Lyndon Municipal Office Building Gym, 119 Park Ave. (directly across from Bandstand Park) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Family+Fun+Fridays%21+for+Print.png" alt=""/> </div> Alyx the Magician will be the featured performer for Family Fun Friday on June 14 from 4-6 pm at Bandstand Park in Lyndonville! Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting June 11, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-06-05T20:56:49Z 2024-06-05T20:56:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  June 11, 2024- </span> </span> <span> @ Lunenburg School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17r6OPpWQuRQjIACR1UQMFTCaZVY7ZxBKly_6xyZ5acQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East FY25 Budget Recount-June 6, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-06-04T17:34:20Z 2024-06-04T17:34:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> KESD  FY 25 Budget Recount </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span>  June 6, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see notice of budget vote recount </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KjOAJqTfudTDPqbmlIsg_gP2IuNQB3d-phd_2JbFtT0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnzQ1W142KIEFf4Gxfte6_xSu1vg69JWSoNu_7HJXSs/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Budget Passes on 3rd Vote 2024-05-30T14:37:15Z 2024-05-30T14:37:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Budget Passes on 3rd Vote </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 30, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The results for Budget Vote #3 are in. We are pleased to announce that the budget for FY25 has officially passed! Below are details regarding the voting results. We would like to extend our gratitude to everyone who took the time out of their schedule to vote for this 3rd budget round! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Article 1: </span> </span> <span> Shall the voters of the ý approve the Board of School Directors to expend $47,581,455 which is the amount the Board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? (Australian Ballot) </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> PASSED </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> 786-yes votes 748-no votes </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> The results for Budget Vote #3 are in. We are pleased to announce that the budget for FY25 has officially passed! District News,Concord School,Finance Committee,Miller's Run School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Newark School,Critical Notifications,Budget,Lunenburg School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image S-EBT Program Announcement: Eligible Vermont School Children to Receive Financial Support for Summer Meals 2024-05-29T16:21:32Z 2024-05-29T16:21:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> S-EBT Program Announcement: Eligible Vermont School Children to Receive Financial Support for Summer Meals </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> S-EBT Program Announcement: Eligible Vermont School Children to Receive Financial Support for Summer Meals </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 29, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Vermont’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) plan to help feed eligible school aged children during the summer vacation months. Vermont is among the first states to launch the new permanent SEBT program. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Department for Children and Families (DCF) will be issuing a preloaded EBT card to those who don’t have one yet. Households where the school aged child is receiving 3SquaresVT benefits, their S-EBT will be loaded on the same card. The benefit is $120 for the summer per child. Families can use the benefits to purchase groceries. For additional information, including specific eligibility criteria, visit  </span> <a href="https://summerebt.vermont.gov/" target="_blank"> summerebt.vermont.gov </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Click to view Full Press Release:  </span> <a href="https://vermont.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d01e01e425fa1e66c26167761&amp;id=40082d20e5&amp;e=1e885990e7" target="_blank"> Eligible Vermont School Children to Receive Financial Support for Summer Meals </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved Vermont’s Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (SEBT) plan to help feed eligible school aged children during the summer vacation months. Vermont is among the first states to launch the new permanent SEBT program. Households where the school aged child is receiving 3SquaresVT benefits, their S-EBT will be loaded on the same card. The benefit is $120 for the summer per child. Families can use the benefits to purchase groceries. District News,Community Resources,Health Services,Food Security,Community thumbnail main image LTS Teacher Michelle Bechanan Receives the Jane Goodman Outstanding Mentor Award 2024-05-29T15:06:14Z 2024-05-29T15:06:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lyndon Town School Teacher Michelle Bechanan Receives the Jane Goodman Outstanding Mentor Award </span> </h2> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Michelle-and-Lynsee-Mentor-award-2-e6d7bd89.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lyndon Town School Teacher Michelle Bechanan Receives the Jane Goodman Outstanding Mentor Award </span> </h2> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Michelle-and-Lynsee-Mentor-award-2-d6bf4e73.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 29, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We are very excited to announce that Michelle Bechanan has been named the Jane Goodman Outstanding Mentor Award recipient for the Fall 2023 Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) at Champlain College.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Each semester, TAP chooses one to two mentors who have gone above and beyond in supporting interns. This semester, Michelle was selected, as she provided Lynsee Garfield with exceptional guidance and support. Lynsee presented the well-deserved award to Michelle on May 3rd at the Teacher Apprenticeship Program cohort celebration.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Michelle, the impact you have made goes far beyond the LTS walls. We appreciate your unwavering commitment to our students, enthusiasm for humanities, and dedication to the school and the ý East community. Congratulations, Michelle! </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We are very excited to announce that Michelle Bechanan has been named the Jane Goodman Outstanding Mentor Award recipient for the Fall 2023 Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) at Champlain College.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Each semester, TAP chooses one to two mentors who have gone above and beyond in supporting interns. This semester, Michelle was selected, as she provided Lynsee Garfield with exceptional guidance and support. Lynsee presented the well-deserved award to Michelle on May 3rd at the Teacher Apprenticeship Program cohort celebration.  </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Michelle, the impact you have made goes far beyond the LTS walls. We appreciate your unwavering commitment to our students, enthusiasm for humanities, and dedication to the school and the ý East community. Congratulations, Michelle! </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Michelle-and-Lynsee-Mentor-award-2-d6bf4e73.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 29, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We are very excited to announce that Michelle Bechanan has been named the Jane Goodman Outstanding Mentor Award recipient for the Fall 2023 Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) at Champlain College.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Each semester, TAP chooses one to two mentors who have gone above and beyond in supporting interns. This semester, Michelle was selected, as she provided Lynsee Garfield with exceptional guidance and support. Lynsee presented the well-deserved award to Michelle on May 3rd at the Teacher Apprenticeship Program cohort celebration.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Michelle, the impact you have made goes far beyond the LTS walls. We appreciate your unwavering commitment to our students, enthusiasm for humanities, and dedication to the school and the ý East community. Congratulations, Michelle! </span> </p> </div> We are very excited to announce that Michelle Bechanan has been named the Jane Goodman Outstanding Mentor Award recipient for the Fall 2023 Teacher Apprenticeship Program (TAP) at Champlain College. District News,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image ý East FY25 Budget Informational Meeting Recording-May 20, 2024 2024-05-23T14:48:28Z 2024-05-23T14:48:28Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/5.20.24-Informational-Budget-Meeting-Recording-1a0ba92c.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD  FY25 Budget Informational Meeting </span> </h2> <h2> <span> May 20, 2024 Meeting Recording Now Available <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 23, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Monday, May 20th, ý East School District held an Informational Meeting to discuss the revised proposed budget for Vote #3 for the 2024-2025 school year. The revised budget to bring forth to voters is now $47,581,455, which is a $420,000 decrease from the previously proposed budget. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Article 1:  </span> <span> Shall the voters of the ý approve the Board of School Directors to expend $47,581,455 which is the amount the Board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? (Australian Ballot) </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Budget Vote #3 will take place on  </span> <span> Wednesday, May 29, 2024 </span> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> Absentee Voting is available from May 7th - May 29th. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Click </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v86qHhFb_QgKMa1MdSy0n-VeG5w6RNkUuOqXe_c00v4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> to view the Informational Meeting Agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnzQ1W142KIEFf4Gxfte6_xSu1vg69JWSoNu_7HJXSs/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Click </span> </span> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/play/n0hKxv5cu10sI7-bUaiGOPLhKSJykRvIxNbIX0bC6zmb0ymPik3it0zbyMIC4OUg9eTfjOo1gJF1wZFf.3izvG5FI27rI-WqC?canPlayFromShare=true&amp;from=share_recording_detail&amp;continueMode=true&amp;componentName=rec-play&amp;originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2F0ugbEelzK2MLHe0pgsdeXLkn1DMoHF5ge2e6Qd-LAAKfTB36LbAyz2NX_q9r58_v.UlXP0UY5s3ywNbSN" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> to listen to the Informational Meeting Recording. </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> The recording for the KESD Informational Budget Meeting held on May 20, 2024 is now available. Newark School,District News,Concord School,Miller's Run School,School Board News,Budget,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East FY25 Budget Informational Meeting-May 20, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-05-17T20:14:49Z 2024-05-17T20:14:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD  FY 25 Budget Informational Meeting </span> </h3> <h3> <span>  May 20, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v86qHhFb_QgKMa1MdSy0n-VeG5w6RNkUuOqXe_c00v4/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnzQ1W142KIEFf4Gxfte6_xSu1vg69JWSoNu_7HJXSs/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image A Simple Guide to Voter Registration 2024-05-15T16:09:48Z 2024-05-15T16:09:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> A Simple Guide to Vermont Voter Registration </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 15, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> How to register to vote: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> <span> You can find out if you are already registered by visiting </span> </span> <a href="http://vote411.org"> vote411.org </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Register to vote online at Vermont’s </span> </span> <a href="https://olvr.vermont.gov/" target="_blank"> online voter registration website </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Register to vote by downloading, filling out, and returning the </span> </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/voterapplication.pdf" target="_blank"> Vermont voter registration form </a> <span> . </span> </li> </ul> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Voter registration deadlines: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Online registration deadline: </span> </span> <span> Available up to and including on the Voting Day </span> </li> <li> <span> Register by mail deadline: </span> <span>  Must be received by or on the Voting Day </span> </li> <li> <span> In person registration deadline: </span> <span>  Available up to and including on the Voting Day </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Do I need anything in order to register to vote? </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> <span> To register to vote, you will need a driver’s license or non-driver state ID to register to vote. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> You can use your Social Security number if you don’t have a driver’s license or non-driver state ID. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Can I vote if I have a disability? </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Yes! People with disabilities who are 18 years old or older have the right to vote. Your vote matters and is protected by laws to make sure voting is accessible, independent, and private. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> What if I need help with filling out my ballot? </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> You are allowed to have someone help you fill out your ballot.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Who can help me with filling out my ballot? </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> You may choose someone you know to help you vote or ask for help from a poll worker at the polling place.  Your boss cannot help you vote. If you are part of a labor union at work, the person who helps you vote cannot be your labor union representative. </span> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.aapd.com/voter-info/#plain-language" target="_blank"> Learn about labor unions &gt;&gt; </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> How to check your voter registration: </span> </h5> <p> <span> You can confirm your voter registration status on  </span> <a href="https://mvp.vermont.gov/?ref=voteusa_en" target="_blank"> Vermont’s election website </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Forms: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Absentee Voting Request Your Absentee Ballot:  </span> </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/Elections%20Division/voters/vtabsenteerequestgeneric.pdf" target="_blank"> Download the Print Version of the Absentee Ballot Request Form </a> <span> <span>  (All Voters) </span> </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://mvp.vermont.gov/" target="_blank"> Fill Out &amp; Submit Absentee Ballot Request Form Online </a> <span> <span> (US Citizens Only) </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Change your Address, Name or other voter information with the  </span> <a href="https://www.burlingtonvt.gov/sites/default/files/checklist%20revision.pdf" target="_blank"> Voter Checklist Revision Form </a> <span>  (All Voters) -OR- online at  </span> <a href="https://mvp.vermont.gov/" target="_blank"> https://mvp.vermont.gov/ </a> <span>  (US Citizens Only) <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> A simple guide to voter registration in Vermont. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Budget,Sutton Village School,Lunenburg School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Frequently Asked Questions for FY25 Budget 2024-05-13T19:50:19Z 2024-05-13T19:50:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Frequently Asked Questions for FY25 Budget </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 13, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> Frequently asked questions have been answered for the FY25 budget. District News,Concord School,Finance Committee,Miller's Run School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Newark School,Critical Notifications,Budget,Lunenburg School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting May 20, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-05-13T16:00:47Z 2024-05-13T16:00:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> CANCELED </span> <span> -May 20, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EvwDDAEfnBf7tExSxfFydC4hiXpDBIY36CfTnpwdo-0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting May 20, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-05-13T15:33:23Z 2024-05-13T15:33:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 20, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/179mMDKFNBeAh66sgWFfzUi9Bt-1sLG3hDBFZc2nIcf4/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Policy Committee Meeting May 16, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-05-08T18:41:56Z 2024-05-08T18:41:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> Canceled </span> <span> -May 16, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDGZPSZ6OTG1UcjHPfQn08Qb30sz0yBT9HSObu1LIrE/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting May 14, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-05-08T15:57:44Z 2024-05-08T15:57:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  May 14, 2024- </span> </span> <span> @ Burke Town School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T69KbsTnPtsn9Wji9k3DjWib0hhWwlH2kmD2UOqQ9JY/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting May 14, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-05-08T15:53:49Z 2024-05-08T15:53:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> May 14, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @ Burke Town School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vPaQLFTdt95-8udFrsd_DDN3LkepW8zgolwxBC--3YQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLVKZxlxkKim_dMDSzWFvZBTabkF3Tmbdihl2XQrDLA/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting May 14, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-05-08T15:52:08Z 2024-05-08T15:52:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> May 14, 2024 </span> </span> <span> @ Burke Town School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YkxO_nG_EWOQJnLARdHkZKDrUB59VHQmfjlJIqIcts0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Personnel and Negotiations Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Preschool Newsletter - May 2024 2024-05-07T14:18:26Z 2024-05-07T14:18:26Z May 2024 KESD Early Childhood Team Newsletter. We hope you find it both informational and fun! Newark School,Student Services,Concord School,Early Childhood,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Lyndon Town School Kayak Raffle 2024-05-06T19:52:46Z 2024-05-06T19:52:46Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Kayak-Raffle-a17877a5.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lyndon Town School Kayak Raffle </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> May 6, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We are very excited to announce that we have 6 amazing, hard-working students attending National History Day in Washington DC June 9 - 13. They’ve completed different history performances and projects on a topic of their choice from history that showed the theme of Turning Points in history. They have been working hard for months by researching, analyzing, writing, and designing their project topics, and now they have the opportunity to go on an amazing trip to our nation’s capital. <br/> <br/> This does come with costs so we are fundraising by selling raffle tickets. Tickets are available for $20 each. The grand prize is a brand new kayak but we have other prizes of a $100 White’s Gift Card, $50 Pizza Man Gift Card, and some Louis Garneau merchandise. The drawing will take place on June 7, 2024. Please contact Tyler Willis ( </span> <a href="mailto:twillis@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> twillis@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) at Lyndon Town School for ticket purchasing or if you have any questions, or go to LTS main office to purchase tickets or donate to help support this fundraiser. <br/> <br/> We also want to give a huge shout-out to our sponsors who have already given large donations to support these students. A big appreciation to Village Sports for their platinum sponsorship. And a big thanks to Weidmann and Century 21 for their support. It is because of businesses like these that help make this experience possible for students!  </span> </p> </div> We are very excited to announce that we have 6 amazing, hard-working students attending National History Day in Washington DC June 9 - 13. They’ve completed different history performances and projects on a topic of their choice from history that showed the theme of Turning Points in history. They have been working hard for months by researching, analyzing, writing, and designing their project topics, and now they have the opportunity to go on an amazing trip to our nation’s capital. District News,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image Lyndon Town School Walk to School Day 2024-05-02T18:51:59Z 2024-05-02T18:51:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lyndon Town School Walk to School Day </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> May 2, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Mark your calendar for </span> </span> <span> May 24, 2024 </span> <span> <span> as the Lyndon Town School Walk to School Day.  Our Walk to School Day is an event to celebrate physical activity, good health and positive connections between our school, families and the community. There are over 5000 Walk to School events in the U.S. </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> How it Works: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Students are brought to school as usual, by bus or parent drop-off. They will get breakfast as usual, then go to their homeroom. All students, staff and parents will then be bussed up to the Outing Club. We will then be escorted by the Lyndonville Police as we all walk from the Outing Club to Lyndon Town School. Eighth Graders will lead the pack and the Kindergarten will be the caboose.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Students: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Please wear comfortable shoes for walking and a shirt representing your class color. Eat your breakfast and return to your classroom for attendance. We will load the bus at 8:10 and be dropped off at the Outing Club for our walk back to school. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Class Color: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Please wear a t-shirt color that represents your grade: <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> K-Blue      </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> 1st-Red  </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> 2nd-Black    </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> 3rd-White  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> 4th-Green </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> 5th-White      </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> 6th-Blue </span> </li> <li> <span> 7th-Red </span> </li> <li> <span> 8th-Black </span> </li> </ul> <h5> <span> <br/> Parents: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> You are invited to walk with us! Please arrive by 7:55am so that you can load the bus with the students and be transported to the Outing Club.    <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Mark your calendar for </span> </span> <span> May 24, 2024 </span> <span> <span> as the Lyndon Town School Walk to School Day.  Our Walk to School Day is an event to celebrate physical activity, good health and positive connections between our school, families and the community. There are over 5000 Walk to School events in the U.S. </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> <br/> How it Works: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Students are brought to school as usual, by bus or parent drop-off. They will get breakfast as usual, then go to their homeroom. All students, staff and parents will then be bussed up to the Outing Club. We will then be escorted by the Lyndonville Police as we all walk from the Outing Club to Lyndon Town School. Eighth Graders will lead the pack and the Kindergarten will be the caboose.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Students: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Please wear comfortable shoes for walking and a shirt representing your class color. Eat your breakfast and return to your classroom for attendance. We will load the bus at 8:10 and be dropped off at the Outing Club for our walk back to school. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Class Color: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Please wear a t-shirt color that represents your grade: <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> K-Blue      </span> </span> <span> 1st-Red        </span> <span> <span> 2nd-Black      </span> </span> <span> 3rd-White </span> <span> <span>       </span> </span> <span> <span> 4th-Green      5th-White      </span> </span> <span> <span> 6th-Blue      </span> </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> 7th-Red </span> <span> <span>       </span> </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> 8th-Black            </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> <br/> Parents: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> You are invited to walk with us! Please arrive by 7:55am so that you can load the bus with the students and be transported to the Outing Club.    <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Mark your calendar for </span> </span> <span> May 24, 2024 </span> <span> <span> as the Lyndon Town School Walk to School Day.  Our Walk to School Day is an event to celebrate physical activity, good health and positive connections between our school, families and the community. There are over 5000 Walk to School events in the U.S. </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> <br/> How it Works: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Students are brought to school as usual, by bus or parent drop-off. They will get breakfast as usual, then go to their homeroom. All students, staff and parents will then be bussed up to the Outing Club. We will then be escorted by the Lyndonville Police as we all walk from the Outing Club to Lyndon Town School. Eighth Graders will lead the pack and the Kindergarten will be the caboose.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Students: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Please wear comfortable shoes for walking and a shirt representing your class color. Eat your breakfast and return to your classroom for attendance. We will load the bus at 8:10 and be dropped off at the Outing Club for our walk back to school. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Class Color: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Please wear a t-shirt color that represents your grade: <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> K-Blue      2nd-Black      4th-Green      6th-Blue      8th-Black      1st-Red      3rd-White      5th-White      7th-Red </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> <br/> Parents: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> You are invited to walk with us! Please arrive by 7:55am so that you can load the bus with the students and be transported to the Outing Club.    <br/> </span> </p> </div> Mark your calendar for May 24, 2024 as the Lyndon Town School Walk to School Day. Our Walk to School Day is an event to celebrate physical activity, good health and positive connections between our school, families and the community. There are over 5000 Walk to School events in the U.S. District News,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image Calculating the ESTIMATED District Homestead Tax Rate 2024-05-01T14:47:41Z 2024-05-01T14:47:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Calculating the </span> </span> <span> <span> ESTIMATED </span> </span> <span> District Homestead Tax Rate for the ý East FY25 Budget Vote #3 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 1, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Check out the infographic below to view the calculations for the </span> </span> <span> ESTIMATED </span> <span> <span> ý East District Homestead Tax Rate for FY25 Budget Vote #3.  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/2.-Calculation-for-District-Homestead-Tax-Rate.jpg" alt=""/> </div> View the Finance Committee's calculations for the ESTIMATED ý East District Homestead Tax Rate for FY25 Budget Vote #3. District News,Finance Committee,Critical Notifications,Budget,KESD School Board,Community thumbnail main image Preschool Newsletter - April 2024 2024-04-17T17:36:13Z 2024-04-17T17:36:13Z April 2024 KESD Early Childhood Team Newsletter. We hope you find it both informational and fun! Newark School,Student Services,Concord School,Early Childhood,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Special Board Meeting April 17, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-04-16T14:03:43Z 2024-04-16T14:03:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for </span> </span> <span> KESD Special Board Meeting </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span>   April 17, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18JcqXie2mrWOCGvRTPh7UET4K9U8C6p3n9z7i70Tfa8/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Policy Committee Meeting April 18, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-04-11T19:07:23Z 2024-04-11T19:07:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 18, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IMsqQdOsoit8ULLaeeoOOBnYXd210-i4hpSgy1WwXN0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting April 16, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-04-10T20:16:15Z 2024-04-10T20:16:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 16, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wv7M0_p4CXWxvzy_iWFLk2PjOkMg6dYBzq97msvohnk/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLVKZxlxkKim_dMDSzWFvZBTabkF3Tmbdihl2XQrDLA/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting April 15, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-04-10T20:11:46Z 2024-04-10T20:11:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 15, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xrc1q9tqq8kVBZDH2uk1EGdK5N59pDnnFDdnEwxmTgg/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Budget Revote Fails 652 to 318 2024-04-10T17:11:02Z 2024-04-10T17:11:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Budget Revote Fails 652 to 318 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 10, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The results for budget revote are in. Please note that the proposed revised budget failed again. We will continue to support the Finance committee and full school board in assessing this result and developing a revised timeline and budget to put forth to our communities in the coming weeks. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Article 1: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Shall the voters of the ý approve the Board of School Directors to expend $48,001,455 which is the amount the Board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? (Australian Ballot)  </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> FAILED </span> </span> <span> 318-yes votes 652-no votes </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> The results for budget revote are in. Please note that the proposed revised budget failed again. We will continue to support the Finance committee and full school board in assessing this result and developing a revised timeline and budget to put forth to our communities in the coming weeks. District News,Concord School,Finance Committee,Miller's Run School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Newark School,Critical Notifications,Budget,Lunenburg School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image April is the National Month of Hope! 2024-04-09T15:36:15Z 2024-04-09T15:36:15Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Don-t-Lose-Hope-de44bcc5.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> April is the National Month of Hope! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> April is the National Month of Hope! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 9, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The National Month of Hope takes place every year in April. As the first full month of spring, April is a month that symbolizes renewal and new beginnings. Just as we can see new life sprouting after the cold of winter, we can be reminded that no matter how difficult our circumstances may be, there is always a chance for a fresh start and a brighter tomorrow. During this month, we come together as a community to uplift and inspire one another, creating a wave of hope that transcends boundaries and spreads positivity. <br/>   </span> </p> <h5> <span> Today, the National Month of Hope serves as a reminder of: </span> </h5> <p> <span> • Our collective capacity for resilience. </span> </p> <p> <span> • The importance of nurturing a positive mindset. </span> </p> <p> <span> • The incredible impact that hope can have in transforming lives. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Ideas for Celebrating National Month of Hope </span> </h5> <p> <span> There are countless ways to celebrate National Month of Hope and spread awareness about its message. Whether you’re participating as an individual, family, classroom, or school, there are plenty of activities you can do to honor this special month. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Here are some ideas on how to celebrate National Month of Hope: </span> </p> <ol> <li> <span> Create an art project  </span> <span> – Use National Month of Hope as inspiration for an art piece that you can display in your home or share with others to spread the message of hope! </span> </li> <li> <span> Participate in online events </span> <span>  – Many organizations are hosting virtual events, such as workshops and seminars, throughout National Month of Hope. Join in and learn how you can make a positive difference in the world! </span> </li> <li> <span> Create a gratitude list  </span> <span> – You could also spend some time alone or with others reflecting on what brings hope into your life, such as writing down gratitude lists or creating vision boards for the future. </span> </li> <li> <span> Show support for friends and family  </span> <span> – National Month of Hope is a great time to remind those close to you that you’re there for them. Reach out and show your loved ones that they have your love and support no matter what! </span> </li> <li> <span> Spend time in nature –  </span> <span> Going for a nature walk and admiring the beauty around you can be very uplifting and inspiring. Consider picking up litter while out on your walk as well; not only will it help clean up our planet, but it’s also an act of kindness that will give you hope for humanity. </span> </li> <li> <span> Spread awareness </span> <span>  – Use social media, websites, and other platforms to share information about National Month of Hope with your friends, family, and the world! </span> </li> </ol> </div> The National Month of Hope takes place every year in April. As the first full month of spring, April is a month that symbolizes renewal and new beginnings. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting April 9, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-04-05T19:25:54Z 2024-04-05T19:25:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 9, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ia2KBCtCS_f7Ik1-ZM85hFvCmwsEQftbaAyB9SQh8Ls/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Personnel and Negotiations Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting April 9, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-04-03T16:11:18Z 2024-04-03T16:11:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span>   April 9, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AuHw-oYT7O0ue7SvVKwUjo_R8hYcyxZY-TlPjX6aa_0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image 2024 Summer Camp Opportunities 2024-04-03T13:59:47Z 2024-04-03T13:59:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2024 Summer Camp Opportunities </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> April 3, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Good Afternoon KESD Families, </span> </p> <p> <span> We have two additional Summer Camp opportunities available: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScD67AcEe_o5sIM7sGp7G5Z0CFP3m4S6PrgJtpqjjWG3Paojw/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> CIT Program </a> <span> : a volunteer program for graduating 8th graders at camp (click the link for more info and to apply) </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScxkYf4P8MqKyvP-eAG-gc0TynL0y9NtxcnpinGMP9jn8IKNA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> Humanities Camp </a> <span> : an additional enrichment opportunity for rising 5th graders (click the link for more info and to sign up!) </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All KESD rising 1st-7th grade students are still welcome to register for our FREE Summer Camp using Elementary and Middle School links on our  </span> <a href="/kesd-experiential-learning" target="_blank"> Experiential Learning website page. </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> We have two additional Summer Camp opportunities available: CIT Program: a volunteer program for graduating 8th graders at camp (click the link for more info and to apply)& Humanities Camp: an additional enrichment opportunity for rising 5th graders (click the link for more info and to sign up!) District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image 2024-2025 Preschool & Kindergarten Roundup 2024-03-28T18:41:05Z 2024-03-28T18:41:05Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/pk-roundup.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> 2024-2025 </span> </span> <span> Preschool &amp; Kindergarten Roundup </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 28, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> For residents of: Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2024, your child is eligible for preschool! If you have a child who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2024, your child is eligible for kindergarten! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> A. If you would like information about enrolling your child in one of our public school preschools please submit an electronic request, or contact the following school administrative assistants by Tuesday, April 30th:  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/pk+roundup2.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 28, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> For residents of: Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, Wheelock </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2024, your child is eligible for preschool! If you have a child who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2024, your child is eligible for kindergarten! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> A. If you would like information about enrolling your child in one of our public school preschools please submit an electronic request, or contact the following school administrative assistants by Tuesday, April 30th:  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/pk+roundup.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Preschool Locations: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Burke Town School:  </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVkVbEOV9oClwFRAOYYwOfCXBiAylhAICpIztKFhnJG-QIsw/viewform" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> , call 467-3385, email  </span> <a href="mailto:cdewitt@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> cdewitt@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Concord School:  </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1p9cohfZobLSvb_BWAb8JpKVU3Zxd-ISwPoOiPBHqgIo/viewform?edit_requested=true" target="_blank">  Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> , call </span> <span>   </span> <span> <span> 695-1201, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kwest@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> kwest@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Lyndon Town School:  </span> <a href="https://forms.gle/kVmn1oAY3WjPg3rL7" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> , call </span> <span>   </span> <span> <span> 626-3209, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:jomitchell@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> jomitchell@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Miller’s Run:  </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLSLkppsHGuXSLJmFLBkibrAHzTgIvxePXZ_nNtms_9aB8Tg/viewform" target="_blank">  Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> , call </span> <span>   </span> <span> 626-9755, email  </span> <a href="mailto:rbickford@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> rbickford@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> B.  </span> <span> If you would like to enroll your child for  </span> <span> kindergarten  </span> <span> at any KESD location </span> <span> ,  </span> <span> please use this link to  </span> <a href="https://kingdomeast.powerschool.com/public/formbuilder/form.html?formid=113511" target="_blank"> PowerSchool </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> C.  </span> <span> If you would like to enroll your child at a private, prequalified preschool or childcare program for </span> <span>  10 free hours of preschool per week,  </span> <span> please contact that program directly:  </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tjk4jf6Fpo6D6f8u_VJRjF1abNRmNMCZ77aED0VdcYI/" target="_blank"> Partners list </a> <span> .  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> D. </span> <span>  If you need more information or have questions about child development or early childhood events in our area, please contact the  </span> <span> KESD Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Carla Ciardelli,  </span> <span> at 626-4730 or  </span> <a href="mailto:cciardelli@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> cciardelli@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> *Roundup appointment times will be offered to incoming preschoolers and kindergarteners between Tuesday, May 28th to Friday, May 31st. Once you register for preschool or kindergarten, you will be contacted to set up your Roundup day and time at a school location.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> *Preschoolers and kindergarteners will receive a “Welcome to Preschool or Kindergarten” activity bag.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> *Required for Preschool and Kindergarten registration: Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency, Immunization Record. A Physical Health Exam from a Physician is required for preschool only.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> *Children may attend Roundup at any school location as activities are the same for all locations. Opportunities to meet your child’s teacher and tour your child’s classroom will be offered during open house in August. Teachers present and classrooms used for Roundup may not be the same.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2024, your child is eligible for preschool! If you have a child who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2024, your child is eligible for kindergarten! District News,Student Services,Early Childhood,Critical Notifications,Community thumbnail main image Open Board Seats: In Search of a Local Representative for Concord & Lyndon 2024-03-27T18:01:11Z 2024-03-27T18:01:11Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Open+Board+Seat+Lyndon+and+Concord.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> OPEN SEAT ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> </span> <span> I </span> <span> n Search of a Local Representative for Concord </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> OPEN SEATS ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> In Search of a Local Representative for Concord &amp; Lyndon </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 27, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a representative from Lunenburg. </span> </p> <p> <span> If you are a Lunenburg resident and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board please call 802-626-1904 or send a letter of interest to: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="mailto:info@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> info@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , or by mailing it to the address listed below: <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> </p> <p> <span> School Board Openings </span> </p> <p> <span> PO Box 129 </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Center, VT 05850 </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East School Board has two openings on its (15) member board for representatives from Concord and Lyndon. If you are a Concord or Lyndon resident and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board please call 802-626-1904 or send a letter of interest to: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:info@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> info@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , or by mailing it to the address listed below: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> </p> <p> <span> School Board Openings </span> </p> <p> <span> PO Box 129 </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Center, VT 05850 <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> These positions will be appointed positions until the next election held March 4, 2025 </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Thinking About Serving on Your School Board? </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> The Power of Local Governance in Education </span> </h3> <p> <span> The voters in each local district elect a school board to serve as trustees on their behalf—both to assure high quality education and to assure that voters receive an excellent return on investment. </span> </p> <p> <span> ​ </span> </p> <p> <span> School boards create the vision for education, establish policy for the district, hire a superintendent, approve the budget for presentation to voters, and monitor student performance, district policies, and finances. Board members engage the community in their work. Put simply—the board sets the direction, hires competent administrators, and provides high level oversight to assure high performance and accountability. </span> </p> <p> <span> ​ </span> </p> <p> <span> These are exciting and challenging times for the almost 900 public school board members in Vermont. Schools are being required to provide solutions to increasingly complex problems, many of them driven by the difficult societal problems, and by trends in reduced student enrollment. At the same time, we have unprecedented opportunity for improvement of equitable educational outcomes. Communities deserve creative, focused, results-oriented board members. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Are you interested in learning more about becoming a School Board member? Click </span> </span> <a href="https://www.vtvsba.org/getonboard" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> to visit the VT School Boards Association (VSBA)’s website. </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The ý East School Board has two openings on its (15) member board for representatives from Concord and Lyndon. If you are a Concord or Lyndon resident and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board please contact us today! District News,Concord School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image Burke Town School Odyssey of the Mind Team Wins State Division to Qualify for World Championship 2024-03-19T14:02:58Z 2024-03-19T14:02:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School Odyssey of the Mind Team Wins State Division to Qualify for World Championship </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 19, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On Saturday, March 16, 2024 Burke Town School students competed in the 2024 Vermont Odyssey of the Mind Tournament at Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg, Vermont. Odyssey of the Minds is a creative problem-solving program that requires teams of students to present a solution to a long-term problem. The solution takes months for students to complete. Students can pick 1 out of 5 problems to solve and present at the state competition. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The Burke 6th through 8th grade group collaborated and worked cohesively and creatively to solve their problem. Their solution included original lyrics, music, costume designs, hairstyles, and skits. Students needed to include Arm and Hammer Baking Soda in their solution, which they did with creative ease. Our team won two awards. The most prestigious award they received was the Rainatra Fusca award, which was awarded to them for their overall creativity of the solution. In addition to winning first place in their division. We couldn't be prouder! <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East FY25 Budget Informational Meeting-April 3, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-03-18T20:39:08Z 2024-03-18T20:39:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD  FY 25 Budget Informational Meeting </span> </h3> <h3> <span>  April 3, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mnzQ1W142KIEFf4Gxfte6_xSu1vg69JWSoNu_7HJXSs/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Lunenburg Maple Festival 2024-03-18T15:12:30Z 2024-03-18T15:12:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lunenburg Maple Festival </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 18, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Please join us for the Lunenburg Maple Festival on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from 8AM-3PM. All festivities begin at The Lunenburg School at 8am for an amazing </span> <span>   </span> <span> Pancake Breakfast, </span> <span> <span> served until 10:30 a.m. It will be quite the feast! Breakfast includes: pancakes, sausage, home-fries, scrambled eggs, beverages, and maple syrup provided by our local sugarmakers. (Proceeds benefit the  </span> </span> <span> Top of the Common Committee </span> <span> <span> ). </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Make sure to </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> s </span> <span> ign up for the free door prizes, take along a map with driving directions to the local sugarhouses open for visitors and check out the activities at specific times during the day. Also they may choose from take-along maple-theme coloring pages, word searches, crossword puzzles, and UVM backyard sugaring handout. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 10am-1pm  </span> <span> Stop by the </span> <span>  student-led sap boiling demonstration </span> <span>  in the parking lot using their grant-awarded evaporator. Visit inside the school with  </span> <span> students’ narrating and exhibiting </span> <span>  from their sugarmaking unit study. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 10:30am  </span> <span> At the southern edge of the parking lot, learn from the students the tree  </span> <span> tapping process  </span> <span> as they tap one of the large maple trees. If you'd like to try your hand at it, take home the available UVM Backyard Sugaring handout! <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Judging of the pie contest entries  </span> <span> will begin at 10:30 a.m. (learn more about the Maple Pie Baking Contest, including rules,  </span> <a href="/maple-pie-baking-contest"> HERE </a> <span> ) After the winners are determined, entries will be available for purchase by the piece or as whole pies. </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <br/> Beginning at noon, through 2pm, </span> <span> <span> the delicious  </span> </span> <span> soup and bread luncheon </span> <span>   </span> <span> is served. Beverages and a maple dessert are included in the meal. All the soups, breads, and desserts are homemade by our talented community cooks and bakers.  </span> <span> (Proceeds benefit the  </span> <span> Old Home Day Committee </span> <span> ) </span> <span>   <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Throughout the day, </span> <span>  enjoy and learn from static, interactive, and photographic maple sugaring displays, antique sugaring equipment, and lively dialogs, Purchase maple cotton candy, bake sale goodies, and maple and Lunenburg theme items (including T-shirts and 2024 Historical Society calendar). Lunenburg has a maple sugaring heritage worthy of exploration, appreciation, and honor! Also enjoy the student poster contest entries which express their impressions of maple sugaring season and the artistic creations in fabric by entries in the "Springtime in Vermont" quilt square contest. Winners of the quilt square contest will be chosen by People's Choice vote! (More contest details  </span> <a href="https://www.lunenburghistoricalsociety.org/quilt-square-contest" target="_blank"> HERE </a> <span> ) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Please join us for the Lunenburg Maple Festival on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 from 8am-3pm. All festivities begin at The Lunenburg School. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting March 25, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-03-14T19:38:42Z 2024-03-14T19:38:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 25, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L1HAM53SLVteDLiA6kF6FSld7c8WZb3alD078C7Kgz8/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Policy Committee Meeting March 21, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-03-13T20:29:31Z 2024-03-13T20:29:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 21, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15axcWeMzzn3a8UNVcQGXWCF2ghlLXsYd4-oIKT1oRXM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image ý East School District Welcomes Courtney Murray as the New Activities & Athletics Director 2024-03-13T13:42:46Z 2024-03-13T13:42:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East School District Welcomes Courtney Murray as the New Activities &amp; Athletics Director </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 13, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KESD is excited to welcome Courtney Murray as our new Activities &amp; Athletics Director. Courtney is a lifelong athlete herself, and currently works as our 21C Program Director. She is excited to continue supporting students in their personalized learning through activities and athletics. Courtney is taking over the position from David McGinn, who is retiring from athletics. David brought exceptional quality to our KESD Athletics program over the last few years; we are continuously grateful for his work and wish him the best in his future endeavors! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/C.+Murray.JPG" alt=""/> </a> </div> KESD is excited to welcome Courtney Murray as our new Activities & Athletics Director. Courtney is a lifelong athlete herself, and currently works as our 21C Program Director. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Celebrating Women's History Month 2024-03-11T19:37:56Z 2024-03-11T19:37:56Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Colorful+Black+History+Month+blog+img.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> February is School Board Recognition Month </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Celebrating Women's History Month </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 11, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> March is National Women's History Month, an entire month dedicated to commemorating famous women in history who have made strides in advocating for gender equality. Women's History Month is an important month to celebrate and recognize the contributions of women all throughout the nation’s history. In this blog post, we'll share some fun and easy ideas for celebrating Women's History Month in the classroom. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <h5> <span> 1. Celebrate Women's History Month through writing... </span> </h5> <p> <span> Below are five different writing prompts that can be used for your students: </span> </p> <ol> <li> <span> Who is the most influential woman you know? How does she inspire you? </span> </li> <li> <span> What are some of the biggest challenges that women face today? How will these change in the next 20 years? </span> </li> <li> <span> Eleanor Roosevelt once said: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” How does this quote relate to feminism and the struggle for equal rights? How can you use it to inspire your own actions? </span> </li> <li> <span> List five women alive today that you think will be influential for future generations. Why did you choose these women? Be specific. </span> </li> <li> <span> Do you think a woman will be president in the next decade? Why or why not? </span> </li> </ol> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <span> 2. Watch a movie or documentary about women’s rights... </span> </h5> <p> <span> Below is a list of various age appropriate movies that focus on women: </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Mulan </span> <span> <span> (streaming on Disney+) is an animated coming of age video that follows China’s legendary girl warrior, who disguises herself as a man to take her aging father’s place as a soldier to defeat the Huns. (Rated G) </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (streaming on Tubi) After losing an arm to a shark attack at 13 years old, Bethany Hamilton refused to give up her dreams of being a professional surfer. She managed to conquer the ocean and become a mother, all with one arm. (Rated PG) </span> </li> <li> <span> The Eagle Huntress </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> (streaming on Amazon Prime) This 2016 documentary tells the story of Aisholpan, a 13-year-old girl from Mongolia. She is trying to become the first female eagle hunter to compete in an eagle festival in Mongolia. (Rated G) </span> </li> <li> <span> Hidden Figures </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> (streaming on Disney+) The story of a team of female African-American mathematicians who served a vital role in NASA during the early years of the U.S. space program. (Rated PG) </span> </li> <li> <span> A League of Their Own </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> (streaming on Hulu) Tom Hanks stars as Jimmy Dugan, a washed-up ballplayer whose big league days are over. Hired to coach in the All-American Girls Baseball League of 1943, while the male pros are at war, Dugan finds himself drawn back into the game by the heart and heroics of his all-girl team. (Rated PG) </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Discussion Topics for the movies/documentaries: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> What was your favorite part of the film? Why? </span> </li> <li> <span> What are some ways in which boys and girls are treated differently in this film? </span> </li> <li> <span> What would you do if you were in [protagonist’s] position? </span> </li> <li> <span> How is your life different from or the same as [the protagonist]? </span> </li> <li> <span> How can we work to improve the lives of women and girls around the world? <br/> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <span>   </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> 3. Start your class day with these fascinating facts about women, and use them as a jumping-off point for discussions or more Women’s History Month activities.... <br/> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span>   </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> 4. </span> </span> <span> Use BrainPOP’s Women’s History unit... </span> </h5> <p> <span> BrainPOP offers a massive collection of free movies, texts, games, and lessons on famous women in history. You can base a whole history unit on it, or ask each student to choose a woman from the list and complete the activities included. This is a really cool way to personalize the learning experience. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <h5> <span> 5. Try a women’s history word search... </span> </h5> <p> <span> There are countless free printable worksheets available online. Browse the web to find worksheets that are age appropriate for your class. </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Click </span> </span> <a href="/"> here </a> <span> <span> to download a Women's History Month Word Search </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span>   <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> From Women's History Month to global International Women's Day celebrations, March is a perfect time to embrace the power of women's voices and drive positive change. Women's History Month honors the past and reminds us that progress requires ongoing effort. Even  small acts of mentorship and support can make a profound difference in advancing women's opportunities. Together, we can contribute to work towards a future where women's contributions and rights are fully respected and celebrated. </span> </p> </div> March is National Women's History Month, an entire month dedicated to commemorating famous women in history who have made strides in advocating for gender equality. Women's History Month is an important month to celebrate, especially in the classroom. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image 2024 Summer Camp - Registration Now Open! 2024-03-11T15:09:54Z 2024-03-11T15:09:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2024 Summer Camp - Registration Now Open! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 11, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We are excited to announce that registration is open for the 2024 ý East Summer Camp! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East Summer Camp is a FREE summer camp offered to rising 1st-8th grade students. </span> </p> <p> <span> Camp is open to students living in ý East towns, or currently attending KESD schools. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Summer Camp Details </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Student Dates: </span> <span> <span> July 1 - August 2nd, 2024 (no camp on July 4-5) </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Times: </span> </span> <span> Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:00pm </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Location: </span> </span> <span> Lyndon Town School <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Elementary Summer Camp </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Monday-Thursdays, elementary school students (rising 1st-4th graders) will participate in hands-on academic activities in their grade level groups, have lunch, and then afternoon activities. Elementary students will transition to afternoon activities (including swim lessons, gymnastics, sports, library programs, etc) at 11:30am, after lunch. All transportation, materials, etc. will be provided to students free of charge. We plan for all elementary students to have two days of swim lessons at Powers Park, and rotate through other activities on the alternate days. You will receive a schedule of your student's activities before the start of camp. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> On Fridays, elementary school students will participate in field trips with their grade level groups from 8:00am-3:00pm. Field trips can include trips to: the Montshire Museum, VINS, Fairbanks Museum, etc. On-campus activities include presentations from local musicians and storytellers, water games, etc. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> This form is REQUIRED for any rising 1st-4th grade child who will attend camp at any point during the summer, space could be limited. Summer Camp priority registration deadline is April 1st. Students are welcome to register through June but may not be placed in their first choice activity. Families will receive a confirmation of registration and handbook detailing all summer camp procedures before the beginning of camp. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> If you have any questions about registration, please reach out to Morgan Moore at kesdsummercamp@kingdomeast.org or (802) 626-6100 x4731 </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> If you would like paper copies of registration forms, please contact us at the above contact information. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Middle School Summer Camp </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Monday-Thursdays, middle school students participate in hands-on academic activities with their grade level groups, have lunch, and then participate in afternoon activities. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Middle school students choose their afternoon activities by indicating their first, second, and third choice activities on this form. Every effort will be given to honor your student's first choice request, but due to capacity some students may receive their second or third choice activity. You MUST choose a first, second and third choice below. If you would like to do the same activity for all, or multiple, weeks you may select that activity as your first choice each week. For example, if you want to bike all 5 weeks, select biking as your first choice all five weeks (but make sure to put a second and third choice all weeks as well). </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All transportation to activities, gear (camping supplies, fishing poles, bikes, etc), materials, etc. will be provided to students free of charge. There is bus transportation to and from camp, from hubs in each town, as well. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> On Fridays, middle school students will participate in field trips with their grade level groups. Field trips can include trips to: Whales Tale Water Park, Jay Peak Water Park, Northwoods Stewardship Center, Harvey's Lake, etc. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This form is REQUIRED for any rising 5th-8th grade child who will attend camp at any point during the summer, space could be limited. Summer Camp priority registration deadline is April 1st. Students are welcome to register through June but may not be placed in their first choice activity. Families will receive a confirmation of registration and handbook detailing all summer camp procedures before the beginning of camp. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have any questions about registration, please reach out to Morgan Moore at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kesdsummercamp@kingdomeast.org"> kesdsummercamp@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> or (802) 626-6100 x4731 </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you would like paper copies of registration forms, please contact us at the above contact information. </span> </p> </div> We are excited to announce that registration is open for the 2024 ý East Summer Camp! District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting March 12, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-03-08T18:39:54Z 2024-03-08T18:39:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span>   March 12, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yE7VurVuYWM0KTxdoR6_2lHZRIeljRkmilz_QTAR-uM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting March 12, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-03-08T15:06:30Z 2024-03-08T15:06:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 12, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RXbVR7wa-8axUmwMIGTVYraQy8wBvh7epqbvvnw5-UQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Personnel and Negotiations Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image April 8th: Total Solar Eclipse (KESD SOLAR ECLIPSE RELATED SCHOOL ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED) 2024-03-07T20:02:32Z 2024-03-07T20:02:32Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Set+Eclipse+orange+horizontal.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse (KESD SOLAR ECLIPSE RELATED SCHOOL ACTIVITIES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED) </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 7, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> [3/22/24 Update] </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> KESD Families &amp; Staff, </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Unfortunately the recent recommendations by state and local governments has discouraged our plans for school-based solar eclipse events. While we were very excited to host these educational events, Vermont is expected to receive 150-200,000 visitors on Monday, April 8th and state and local governments are recommending to limit travel on this day. Therefore, all KESD schools will have an early release by 12:10 on Monday, April 8th for students and no after school /KEAP activities will be available. We apologize for any inconvenience.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> All schools will distribute viewing glasses so students can safely view the eclipse and continue our plans to teach students about this amazing astronomical event.  </span> </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/6Bw-3DucPCeuVS80ivVY-Q~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRn3vctP0QkaHR0cDovL3d3dy52ZXJtb250cHVibGljLm9yZy9lY2xpcHNlVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpl-63D_WUTF6CrUhlubGFyb2NxdWVAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3JnWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> Click here for more eclipse resources. </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> --------------------------------------- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> [Original Blog Text - Posted 3/7/24] </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> ý East Families &amp; Staff, </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD is excited to announce that we will be holding school-based events to celebrate and safely view the April 8th Solar Eclipse! While some schools are releasing students early we believe this is an exciting learning opportunity for our students and families. Teachers will provide pre-learning with students about the eclipse prior to and on the day of the eclipse to cultivate both understanding and excitement. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All KESD schools will have a regular start to the school day on Monday, April 8th with an extended day until 3:45pm in order to view the full solar eclipse at approximately 3:26pm. Eclipse-viewing glasses for all students, staff and families in attendance will be provided. Thanks to KESD staff for supporting this extended day event!  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> KEAP/Afterschool programming will run. Buses will provide normal routes home, leaving schools at 3:45-4:00 and please expect longer routes due to expected heavy traffic in the NEK for the eclipse.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Families are invited to join their children at school for the safe viewing of the full solar eclipse and each school will communicate specific details about their schedule. Also, if you have already made arrangements to celebrate this event in a different way outside of school please communicate your child’s absence or early release with your school office. </span> </p> </div> [UPDATED 3/22/24] KESD Families & Staff, unfortunately the recent recommendations by state and local governments have discouraged our plans for school-based solar eclipse events. While we were very excited to host these educational events, Vermont is expected to receive 150-200,000 visitors on Monday, April 8th and state and local governments are recommending to limit travel on this day. Therefore, all KESD schools will have an early release by 12:10 on Monday, April 8th for students and no after school /KEAP activities will be available. We apologize for any inconvenience. All schools will distribute viewing glasses so students can safely view the eclipse and continue our plans to teach students about this amazing astronomical event. Click here for more eclipse resources. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Sutton Village School,Lunenburg School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting March 11, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-03-07T16:54:58Z 2024-03-07T16:54:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 11, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kkVQNHtkww94AkEBoxjRsmzc7uDsRY5vyyBfatq97wI/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East 2024 Budget Results 2024-03-06T20:59:06Z 2024-03-06T20:59:06Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Budget+Mailer+Cover+IMG+%28for+blog%29.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East School District 2024 Voting Results </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 6, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The results for the 2024 Town Meeting Day are in. Below are the tally results pertaining to ý East School District. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Article 1: </span> </span> <span> To elect the following officers to serve from their election and qualification for one year or until the election and qualification of their successors. (Australian Ballot) </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> DISTRICT CLERK: </span> </span> <span> Serena Parker was elected District Clerk </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> 1798-yes votes Overvotes-1 Undervotes-290 Write-in-18 <br/> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> DISTRICT TREASURER: Dianna Simpson was elected Treasurer </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> 1813-yes votes Overvotes-0 Undervotes-286 Write-in-8 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> DISTRICT ASSISTANT TREASURER: </span> <span> <span> JoAnn Clausen was elected Assistant Treasurer </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> 1786-yes votes Overvotes-1 Undervotes-310 Write-in-10 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Article 2: </span> </span> <span> To approve compensation, to be paid to District Officers. (Australian Ballot) </span> </h5> <p> <span> DISTRICT CLERK: $1,000 (Passed) </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> PASSED </span> <span> <span> 1442-yes votes 388-no votes Overvotes-13 Undervotes-264 </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> DISTRICT TREASURER: </span> </span> <span> $5,000 (Passed) </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> PASSED  </span> <span> 1347-yes votes 483-no votes Overvotes-8 Undervotes-269 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> DISTRICT ASSISTANT TREASURER: </span> <span> <span> $1,000 (Passed) </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> PASSED </span> <span>  1426-yes votes 408-no votes Overvotes-1 Undervotes-272 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Article 3: </span> </span> <span> To elect six (6) school directors from the nominees to serve on the ý Board. (Australian Ballot) </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> CONCORD SCHOOL DIRECTOR: </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> 3 Year Term: There were not a sufficient number of write in votes for one person (min of 60)to qualify a position </span> </li> <li> <span> Overvotes-0 Undervotes-2013 Write-in-94 </span> </li> <li> <span> 2 Year Term: There were not a sufficient number of write in votes for one person (min of 60)to qualify a position </span> </li> <li> <span> Overvotes-0 Undervotes-2034 Write-in-73 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> LUNENBURG SCHOOL DIRECTOR: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> 3 Year Term: Jennifer Allen was elected for Luneburg School Director (three-year term) </span> </li> <li> <span> Jennifer Allen-98 (Write-in Votes) </span> </li> <li> <span> Overvotes-0 Undervotes-1924 Write-in-183 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> LYNDON SCHOOL DIRECTOR: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> 3 Year Term: There were not a sufficient number of write in votes for one person (min of 60)to qualify a position </span> </li> <li> <span> Overvotes-0 Undervotes-1998 Write-in-109 <br/> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> SUTTON SCHOOL DIRECTOR: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> 3 Year Term: Jake Simpson was elected for Sutton School Director (three-year term) </span> </li> <li> <span> Jake Simpson-77 (Write-in votes) </span> </li> <li> <span> Overvotes-0 Undervotes-1955 Write-in-152 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> WHEELOCK SCHOOL DIRECTOR: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> 3 Year Term: There were not a sufficient number of write in votes for one person (min of 60)to qualify a position </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Overvotes-0 Undervotes-2021 Write-in-86 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Article 4: </span> </span> <span> Shall the voters of the ý approve the Board of School Directors to expend $49,201,454.91 which is the amount the Board has determined to be necessary for the ensuing fiscal year? (Australian Ballot) </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> <span> FAILED </span> </span> <span> 778-yes votes 1091-no votes Overvotes-4 Undervotes-234 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Article 5: </span> </span> <span> Shall the voters of the ý authorize the School Board to transfer the total amount (50%) of surplus funds in the school year ending June 30, 2024, if any, to the KESD Educational Facilities Reserve Fund and (50%) to the Tax Stabilization Fund? (Australian Ballot) </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> PASSED </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> 1263-yes votes 588-no votes Overvotes-2 Undervotes-254 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Article 6: </span> </span> <span> Shall the voters of the district authorize the Board of School Directors to accept and expend such grant monies as may from time to time become available to the school district? (Australian Ballot) </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> PASSED </span> <span> <span> 1365-yes votes 477-no votes Overvotes-3 Undervotes-262 </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The results for the 2024 Town Meeting Day are in. Below are the tally results pertaining to ý East School District. District News,Concord School,Finance Committee,Miller's Run School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Newark School,Critical Notifications,Budget,Lunenburg School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Preschool Newsletter - March 2024 2024-03-01T18:54:18Z 2024-03-01T18:54:18Z Welcome to the KESD Early Childhood March 2024 Team Newsletter. We hope you find it both informational and fun! Newark School,Student Services,Concord School,Early Childhood,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Notice to Home Study and Non-Public School Representatives 2024-02-28T19:39:44Z 2024-02-28T19:39:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Notice to Home Study and Non-Public School Representatives: </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 28, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Notice to Home Study and Non-Public School Representatives: </span> </span> <span> ý East School District is inviting Home Study Parents and Non-Public School Representatives to participate in a Special Education Services Consultation Meeting Scheduled for March 20, 2024 at 6:00pm in person at the KESD District Office or Virtually. During the consultation meeting, the LEA will present the child find process, determination of proportionate share, consultation process, provision of special education and related services, and provision of a written explanation by the district regarding services.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84313142529?pwd=Q1U3c0pHcWRQRVExTjRPOEtpL2xpdz09#success" target="_blank"> Join Zoom Meeting </a> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> ID: 84313142529  </span> </p> <p> <span> Passcode: 773679  </span> </p> <p> <span> (US) +1 646-931-3860  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Under federal and state law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the KESD has a duty to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities residing in Burke, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, Wheelock, Concord, Gilman, and Lunenburg ages birth through 21. Where a child is found to meet certain statutory criteria, the school district has a duty to provide certain educational services and/or modifications and accommodations so that the child may receive a free and appropriate public education as defined by law. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Presentation Recording: </span> </h5> </div> ý East School District is inviting Home Study Parents and Non-Public School Representatives to participate in a Special Education Services Consultation Meeting Scheduled for March 20, 2024 at 6:00pm in person at the KESD District Office or Virtually During the consultation meeting, the LEA will present the child find process, determination of proportionate share, consultation process, provision of special education and related services, and provision of a written explanation by the district regarding services. District News,Newark School,Student Services,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image February is National Children’s Dental Health Month 2024-02-22T21:18:31Z 2024-02-22T21:18:31Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_5700.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> February is National Children’s Dental Health Month </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 23, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Taryn Hunt, Registered Dental Hygienist from Northern Counties Health Care and Valerie Lemieux, Nationally Certified School Nurse at Sutton School have teamed up to provide access to dental care at school.  </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Taryn Hunt reports that currently NCHC visits 17 schools in  our service area of Orleans, Essex and Caledonia counties with Sutton School being one of them. We provide preventative services which includes, cleaning, x rays, fluoride, silver diamine fluoride treatments, and sealants, to children in need of a dental home.  We visit the school 3 times during the school year to provide these services.  If a child is in need of further dental treatment we work with the families to schedule an appointment with one of our dentists in one of our 3 dental offices (Island Pond, Orleans and Hardwick). </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Seventeen Sutton students use the dental services provided by NCHC. Some students participate in Toothbrush Tuesday; students floss, brush, and use a fluoride rinse with Nurse Valerie supervising.  Students are building better dental care skills and are proud of their smiles.  </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> It has been so rewarding to be a part of reducing decay in the community.  Decay (cavities)  is the leading chronic disease in children!   Seeing the kids routinely has helped with not only reducing decay but also helped with creating positive visits to ensure a less nervous and smiling child when they are finished!  I am seeing kids brushing better and being more aware of the importance their teeth play in their overall health! <br/> </span> </p> </div> Taryn Hunt, Registered Dental Hygienist from Northern Counties Health Care and Valerie Lemieux, Nationally Certified School Nurse at Sutton School have teamed up to provide access to dental care at school. District News,Health Services,Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Thank Your School Board Members Today 2024-02-22T13:30:00Z 2024-02-22T13:30:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Thank Your School Board Members Today </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Thank Your School Board Members Today </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 22, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> School board members exemplify local citizen control and decision-making in education. They volunteer hundreds of hours and immeasurable energy to ensure our schools are providing the best education possible for the children of our community. Here are some reasons we are taking this opportunity to show them our appreciation during School Board Member Appreciation Month in February: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> School board members are citizens whose decisions affect our children — what they learn, who will teach them and what kinds of facilities house their classrooms. </span> </li> <li> <span> These are individuals elected to establish the policies that provide the framework for our public schools. They represent you, and they take this responsibility seriously by attending lengthy — sometimes challenging — meetings. They attend conferences and training events to broaden their knowledge about education. They observe and testify in sessions before the Vermont General Assembly. </span> </li> <li> <span> Our boards enable us to retain local decision-making for our public schools, meaning that decisions on school programming are made by local, elected representatives who understand the community’s values, priorities, and circumstances. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> School Boards connect the will of the community to the education of its children. With the advice and counsel of the superintendent they hire, our school board is responsible for virtually every aspect of our schools. It’s a huge responsibility and one that should not be taken lightly. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Too often we neglect to recognize the dedication and hard work of these individuals who represent us. So, let’s take a moment to thank the dedicated board members who make it possible for local citizens to have a say about education in our communities. We salute the public servants of ý East School District whose dedication and civic responsibility make local control of public schools in our community possible. We applaud them for their vision and voice to help shape a better tomorrow.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you, to all of our dedicated School Board Members! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Cynthia Stuart, Board Chair (Concord Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Amanda Chapman, Vice Chair (Lyndon Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Lindsay Carpenter, Member (Lyndon Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Rhonda Gilman, Member (Lyndon Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Lila Leonard, Member (Newark Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Brian (Biff) Mahoney, Member (Sheffield Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Alyssa May, Member (Burke Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Abigail Montgomery, Member (Burke Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> James (Jim) Peyton, Member (Lunenburg Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Karrianne Scott, Member (Wheelock Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Chad Simpson, Member (Lyndon Representative) </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Jake Simpson, Member (Sutton Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Justin Williams, Member (Sutton Representative) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Cynthia Stuart, Board Chair (Concord Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Amanda Chapman, Vice Chair (Lyndon Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Lindsay Carpenter, Member (Lyndon Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Rhonda Gilman, Member (Lyndon Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Lila Leonard, Member (Newark Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Brian (Biff) Mahoney, Member (Sheffield Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Alyssa May, Member (Burke Representative) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Abigail Montgomery, Member (Burke Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> James (Jim) Peyton, Member (Lunenburg Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Karrianne Scott, Member (Wheelock Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Chad Simpson, Member (Lyndon Representative) </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Jake Simpson, Member (Sutton Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Justin Williams, Member (Sutton Representative) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Cynthia Stuart, Board Chair (Concord Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Amanda Chapman, Vice Chair (Lyndon Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Lindsay Carpenter, Member (Lyndon Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Rhonda Gilman, Member (Lyndon Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Lila Leonard, Member (Newark Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Brian (Biff) Mahoney, Member (Sheffield Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span>  </span> Alyssa May, Member (Burke Representative) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Abigail Montgomery, Member (Burke Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> James (Jim) Peyton, Member (Lunenburg Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> Karrianne Scott, Member (Wheelock Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Chad Simpson, Member (Lyndon Representative) </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Jake Simpson, Member (Sutton Representative) </span> </li> <li> <span> <span>  </span> Justin Williams, Member (Sutton Representative) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> School board members exemplify local citizen control and decision-making in education. They volunteer hundreds of hours and immeasurable energy to ensure our schools are providing the best education possible for the children of our community. Here are some reasons we are taking this opportunity to show them our appreciation during School Board Member Appreciation Month in February. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image 2024-2025 ý East School District Budget Information 2024-02-20T19:56:47Z 2024-02-20T19:56:47Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Budget+Mailer+Cover+IMG+%28for+blog%29.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2024-2025 ý East School District Budget Information </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 20, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East 2024-25 budget information has been published and can be viewed by clicking the link below. Look for things you don't understand and get ready to ask questions! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> REMINDER: The KESD Annual Meeting will be held on </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> MONDAY, March 4th at 5pm </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> in person at the KESD District Office and online via Zoom. </span> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All Items will be voted at your local polling place. Absentee ballots are available. </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Budget+Mailer+Cover+IMG+%28for+blog%29.JPG" alt=""/> </div> The ý East 2024-25 budget information has been published and can be viewed by clicking the link below. Look for things you don't understand and get ready to ask questions! District News,Finance Committee,Critical Notifications,Budget,KESD School Board,Community thumbnail main image KESD Annual Meeting, March 4, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-02-20T18:22:33Z 2024-02-20T18:22:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Annual Meeting </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 4, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lsux_t7Gjo3MpFwiLKllfs1PMuLoR6ArEr7ZI2PvY8Q/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image 2024 ý East School District Annual Report 2024-02-19T16:33:33Z 2024-02-19T16:33:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2024 ý East School District Annual Report </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 19, 2024 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East Annual Report is </span> </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/2024 KESD Annual Report-Final.pdf" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> for you to read. Familiarize yourself with the plans that the schools in your district have enacted.  Look for things you don't understand and get ready to ask questions! The KESD Annual Meeting will be held on </span> </span> <span> MONDAY, March 4th at 5pm </span> <span> <span> in person at the KESD Central Office and online via Zoom.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All Items will be voted at your local polling place. Absentee ballots are available. </span> </p> </div> The ý East Annual Report is here for you to read. Familiarize yourself with the plans that the schools in your district have enacted. Look for things you don't understand and get ready to ask questions! The KESD Annual Meeting will be held on MONDAY, March 4th at 5pm in person at the KESD Central Office and online via Zoom. District News,Critical Notifications,Budget,KESD School Board,Community thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting February 20, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-02-15T19:47:44Z 2024-02-15T19:47:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 20, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19EKyTGZGXLCBnx6gu368uXbk2W6uimaw_9suqoTISAQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLVKZxlxkKim_dMDSzWFvZBTabkF3Tmbdihl2XQrDLA/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting February 19, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-02-15T19:44:03Z 2024-02-15T19:44:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 19, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-QcrjgH0uIy9j6k-cmpp5iSP-ZioUFFvWLtMGdaJ8Vg/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Concord School 6th Graders Complete CPR, First Aid, and AED Training 2024-02-15T14:10:49Z 2024-02-15T14:10:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Concord School 6th Graders Complete CPR, First Aid, and AED Training </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 15, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Last year ý East received a grant and was able to purchase equipment to certify students and staff in First Aid/CPR/AED. On Tuesday, February 13th Concord School 6th graders completed their training session and received their certifications.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> Last year ý East received a grant and was able to purchase equipment to certify students and staff in First Aid/CPR/AED. On Tuesday, February 13th Concord School 6th graders completed their training session and received their certifications. District News,Concord School,Health Services,Community thumbnail main image February is School Board Recognition Month 2024-02-13T21:50:00Z 2024-02-13T21:50:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> February is School Board Recognition Month </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> February is School Board Recognition Month </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 13, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> In February, the Vermont legislature will pass a resolution declaring February as School Board Recognition Month. </span> </span> <span> “This is a time to promote awareness and understanding of the important work performed by school board members,” </span> <span> <span> said Sue Ceglowski, Executive Director of the Vermont School Boards Association. ý East School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Month to honor local board members for their commitment to the ý East community and its children. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> “It takes strong schools to build a strong community, and these individuals devote countless hours to making sure our schools are helping every child learn at a high level,” </span> </span> <span> <span> KESD superintendent Sean McMannon said. </span> </span> <span> “They make the tough decisions every month and spend many hours studying education issues and regulations in order to provide the kind of accountability our citizens expect.” </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> McMannon said the key work of school boards is to raise student achievement by: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Creating a shared vision for the future of education </span> </li> <li> <span> Setting the direction of the school district to achieve the highest student performance </span> </li> <li> <span> Providing accountability for student achievement results </span> </li> <li> <span> Developing a budget that aligns district resources to improve achievement </span> </li> <li> <span> Supporting a healthy school district culture in which to work and to learn </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> “School board members give citizens of the ý East community a voice in educational decision-making. Even though we make a special effort to show our appreciation in February, their contribution is a year-round commitment,” </span> <span> <span> McMannon added. <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> ý East School District is joining all public school districts across the state to celebrate School Board Recognition Month to honor local board members for their commitment to the ý East community and its children. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting February 13, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-02-07T19:31:58Z 2024-02-07T19:31:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span>   February 13, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lFvvP91Aj0EniLPkHnbXRzh4nR_opUPqyG2AvNIn-mQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting February 19, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-02-07T16:34:08Z 2024-02-07T16:34:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 19, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fwgrsGFyxUvxv-Xlu3TsXyz2b9DFh0TbIKb7m2gutY4/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Policy Committee Meeting February 15, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-02-07T16:33:45Z 2024-02-07T16:33:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 15, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lEUdLc4-9QzH_p6YhlO7zzVXg4wpWQUAnm4A3iD9fH0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting February 13, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-02-07T16:33:23Z 2024-02-07T16:33:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 13, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YqAupZCpQ2iShPA-G0YUAvUMgVY3PfIF-wZo14h4rjs/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image 2024 SheJumps & KEAP Jr. Ski Patrol Event 2024-01-25T19:25:58Z 2024-01-25T19:25:58Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/SheJumps.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2024 SheJumps &amp; KEAP Jr. Ski Patrol Event </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 25, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KEAP is excited to announce that we are hosting the second SheJumps Junior Ski Patrol event at Burke Mountain! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The event is open to girls in grades 3rd-8th grade who are intermediate skiers. Students must have skis/snowboards to bring to the event or arrange rentals on their own. If your student has season rentals through school, they can use these for this event. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The event is FREE to KESD students. Email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:morganmoore@kingdomeast.org"> morganmoore@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> before registering if you would like the code to register for free. Scholarships can be requested by clicking the button below for non-KESD students. </span> </span> </p> </div> KEAP is excited to announce that we are hosting the second SheJumps Junior Ski Patrol event at Burke Mountain! Newark School,District News,Concord School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image 2024 Summer Camp - Save the Date! 2024-01-24T17:25:08Z 2024-01-24T17:25:08Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/2024-Summer-Camp-Save-the-Date-Flyer--281-29-8284c7f0-b286d75d.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2024 Summer Camp - Save the Date! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 24, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East Summer Camp countdown has begun! We look forward to seeing new and returning campers this summer! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Summer Camp Details </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Student Dates: </span> <span> <span> July 1 - August 2nd, 2024 (no camp on July 4-5) </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Times: </span> </span> <span> Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:00pm </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Location: </span> </span> <span> Lyndon Town School </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Registration materials will be out soon! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2024 Summer Camp - Save the Date! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 24, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East Summer Camp countdown has begun! We look forward to seeing new and returning campers this summer! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Summer Camp Details </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Student Dates: </span> <span> <span> July 1 - August 2nd, 2024 (no camp on July 4-5) </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Times: </span> </span> <span> Monday - Friday 8:00am-3:00pm </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Location: </span> </span> <span> Lyndon Town School </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Registration materials will be out soon! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/2024-Summer-Camp-Save-the-Date-Flyer--281-29-8284c7f0-b286d75d.png" alt=""/> </div> The ý East Summer Camp countdown has begun! We look forward to seeing new and returning campers this summer! District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Miller's Run 6th & 8th Graders Complete CPR, First Aid, and AED Training 2024-01-18T19:15:14Z 2024-01-18T19:15:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Miller's Run 6th &amp; 8th Graders Complete CPR, First Aid &amp; AED Training </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 18, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Last year ý East received a grant and was able to purchase equipment to certify students and staff in First Aid/CPR/AED. On Tuesday, January 16th Miller's Run 6th and 8th graders completed their training session and received their certifications.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> Last year ý East received a grant and was able to purchase equipment to certify students and staff in First Aid/CPR/AED. On Tuesday, January 16th Miller's Run 6th and 8th graders completed their training session and received their certifications. District News,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Community thumbnail main image Sutton School PTG Father/Daughter Dance 2024 2024-01-17T18:17:46Z 2024-01-17T18:17:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School PTG Father/Daughter Dance 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 17, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Sutton School PTG will be hosting a Father/Daughter Dance on Friday, February 9th from 6:30-9pm at the Sutton School. The admission cost for Fathers is $15 and Daughter's entry is free. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the school, or can be purchased directly through the Sutton PTS Venmo account.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Come join us for a night of dancing, food and fun!! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sutton-Father-Daughter-Dance-QR-Code-9edf947f.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Sutton School PTG will be hosting a Father/Daughter Dance on Friday, February 9th from 6:30-9pm at the Sutton School. The admission cost for Fathers is $15 and Daughter's entry is free. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the school, or can be purchased directly through the Sutton PTS Venmo account.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Come join us for a night of dancing, food and fun!! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sutton-Father-Daughter-Dance-QR-Code-9edf947f.JPG" alt=""/> </div> The Sutton School PTG will be hosting a Father/Daughter Dance on Friday, February 9th from 6:30-9pm at the Sutton School. District News,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image LTS Cabin Fever Reliever 2024 2024-01-16T19:31:58Z 2024-01-16T19:31:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS Cabin Fever Reliever 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 16, 2024 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </p> <p> <span> When: January 25th, 2024 from 5pm - 7pm (Snow Date: 2/1/24) </span> </p> <p> <span> Spaghetti Dinner served from 5:00 - 5:45 (dinner for staff at 4:30pm) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> January 25th, from 5pm - 7pm </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <span> Spaghetti Dinner: 5pm - 5:45pm </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> (dinner for staff at 4:30pm) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What is Cabin Fever Reliever??   </span> </p> <p> <span> This is a night to help families experience learning games and activities in the areas of literacy and math that they can enjoy at home.  The League of Leaders Team has planned this night for us to get families into the school and have a fun evening in the midst of winter. We want parents to understand how games and activities can support their child’s learning, foster positive relationships, and have fun as a family!   Cabin Fever Reliever is an evening event for Pre-K - 4.  We’re excited for more opportunities to bring our community into the school.  There are many ways for staff to contribute to this event. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Let’s Prepare! </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Pre-K through 4th grade classroom teachers </span> </span> <span> <span> will work together as teams to provide at least one literacy game and one math game per grade level.  Games will take place in at least two classrooms of each grade level (at least one for literacy and one for math).  Teachers will be prepared to discuss with parents and caregivers about how the games support student learning. </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qGJsgBXm-vwpDDNtpF6n9IEipXadoXmBLV-UnTqu_RA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Complete this template for the learning explanation </a> <span> .  </span> </li> <li> <span> 5th - 8th grade classroom teachers will be expected to support the STEAM/Science Fair in May. </span> </li> <li> <span> Pre-K through 4th grade Special Educators and Interventionists will support grade-level teams as they plan activities.  </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Sign Up! </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Pre-K through 4th grade classroom teachers </span> </span> <span> complete the table below with information about the rooms that will be used for Cabin Fever Reliever and a brief description of games and activities for each room.  </span> </li> <li> <span> All Other Professional Staff who work with Pre-K through 4th grade sign up for additional support roles throughout the building for Cabin Fever Reliever Night.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> This is a night to help families experience learning games and activities in the areas of literacy and math that they can enjoy at home. District News,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting January 22, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-01-16T14:25:16Z 2024-01-16T14:25:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 22, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GTzvXWxgyO_bzoWIUg2ncJEfPspa23ZaSR6UNTsMmv4/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Academic Excellence,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Policy Committee Meeting January 18, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-01-10T22:04:37Z 2024-01-10T22:04:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 18, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sm1EjLMTXyZ3bnwa4qwNpCLL2LgmPn0EuJ7Jf53mi0U/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image CANCELLED-KESD Facilities Committee Meeting January 16, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-01-10T21:26:10Z 2024-01-10T21:26:10Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> CANCELLED </span> <span> -January 16, 2024- </span> <span> CANCELLED </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19EKyTGZGXLCBnx6gu368uXbk2W6uimaw_9suqoTISAQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLVKZxlxkKim_dMDSzWFvZBTabkF3Tmbdihl2XQrDLA/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East P.E. Teachers Complete First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification Training 2024-01-10T19:17:33Z 2024-01-10T19:17:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East P.E. Teachers Complete First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification Training </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 8, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Last year ý East received a grant and was able to purchase equipment to certify students and staff in First Aid/CPR/AED. Yesterday, KESD PE Teachers visited the District office and completed the first training session and received their certifications.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> Yesterday, KESD PE Teachers visited the District office and completed the first training session and received their certifications. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Food Security Resources in Vermont 2024-01-10T18:34:34Z 2024-01-10T18:34:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Food Security Resources in Vermont </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Food Security Resources in Vermont </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> January 10, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> According to Hunger Free Vermont, 10% of Vermonters experience hunger every day. This number increased to 33% in 2020. Poor nutrition leads to illness, higher health care costs, and health inequities. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Studies have shown that children with enough nutritious foods learn better and experience fewer behavioral issues, anxiety and health problems like obesity. Adults with enough food to eat also experience fewer health challenges. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Additionally, a poor diet and lack of physical activity, along with tobacco use, increases one’s risk of four chronic diseases: Cancer, Heart disease and stroke, Type 2 diabetes, and Lung disease. These diseases account for more than 50% of all deaths in Vermont. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Browse the resources listed  for statewide healthy eating and food access resources, and resources for preparing fresh, healthy foods on a budget. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Help Getting Food </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="https://www.vtfoodbank.org/agency-locator" target="_blank"> Find a Food Shelf Locator </a> <span> <span> : </span> </span> <span> <span> <br/> Find a food shelf via the Vermont Foodbank’s searchable map of food shelves and cupboards located across Vermont. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.vtfoodbank.org/agency-locator" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 3SquaresVT: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Income-eligible Vermonters get a debit card that can be used to buy food at stores and farmers markets around the state. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.vtfoodbank.org/nurture-people/3squaresvt" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Crop Cash: </span> </span> <span> <span> <br/> Vermonters who get 3SquaresVT benefits can exchange $10 of benefits and get $20-$30 in Crop Cash to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs at local farmers markets. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.nofavt.org/services-resources/consumers/community-food-access/crop-cash" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> <p> <a href="mailto:johanna@nofavt.org" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> <span> WIC: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Income-eligible Vermonters who are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a new baby, or have young child(ren) get healthy food, formula, and a range of nutrition and breastfeeding support and resources. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/family/wic/wic-basics" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP): </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Older Vermonters (age 60+) who meet income requirements can get a box of non-perishable, healthy staple food items—like cheese, pasta, and vegetables— from various locations across the state. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.vtfoodbank.org/share-food/csfp" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> <p> <a href="mailto:csfp@vtfoodbank.org" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> <span> VeggieVanGo: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> VeggieVanGo vans park at schools, hospitals, and other community sites around Vermont and provide free, fresh produce to anyone in need. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.vtfoodbank.org/share-food/veggievango" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> School Meals: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Schools are a great resource to help families stretch their food budgets. Many schools offer breakfast, lunch, and even snacks at a free or reduced rate depending on one's household income. This school year (2022-2023), all Vermont schools are offering free meals to all students regardless of their income. If interested, parents and caregivers should talk to their schools about accessing school meals. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Summer Meals: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Many kids participate in Vermont’s free or reduced school meal program—however, in the summer, many lose access. Hunger in the summertime contributes to "summer learning loss" and can prevent children from enjoying their summer breaks. Summer Meal Programs bridge the gap between school years, giving children ages 18 and under the fuel they need to return to school ready to learn. Ask your school about Summer Meal sites near y </span> <span> ou or check out this list from Hunger Free Vermont (updated annually). </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Help Preparing Healthy Meals On A Budget </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Food Hero: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Oregon State University’s resource helps you learn how to shop for and prepare healthy, tasty meals for the whole family. Plus, there is content  </span> <a href="https://www.foodhero.org/kids" target="_blank"> just for kids </a> <span> <span> ! </span> </span> <a href="https://www.foodhero.org/" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Spend Smart. Eat Smart: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> This database, from Iowa State University, has tons of tips and recipes for how to eat healthy while sticking to a budget. Every recipe features the cost per serving. </span> </span> <a href="https://spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu/" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Hunger and Health: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Feeding America’s recipes feature ingredients that are commonly found at food banks. Most meals are simple and require little to no tools or equipment. And they are still budget-friendly and nutritious. </span> </span> <a href="https://hungerandhealth.feedingamerica.org/healthy-recipes/" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> How To Eat Right When Money’s Tight: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> This handout from the USDA offers up some tips to stretch your food dollars. </span> </span> <a href="https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/snap/EatRightWhenMoney'sTight.pdf" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Resources for Community Partners </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> If you are looking to help share nutrition education and food access information with clients, look at the following resources. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Vermont Nutrition Education Committee (VNEC): </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> SNAP-Ed is one of many resources to help Vermonters find, prepare, eat and store healthy, nutritious food. Representatives from many of the programs listed above meet, as VNEC, a few times per year to share program updates and look for opportunities to collaborate. Contact Suzanne Kelley at  </span> <a href="mailto:Suzanne.Kelley@Vermont.gov" target="_blank"> Suzanne.Kelley@Vermont.gov </a> <span>  for more information about his group. We welcome new members! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Food and Nutrition Resources for Vermont Families: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> This cheat sheet provides a high-level overview of food access programs offered across the state, including eligibility information and how to sign up. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/Food%20Resources%20for%20Families%20Grid_Nov%202019.pdf" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Vermont Food and Farm Health Program Inventory: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Farm-to-Plate’s comprehensive report lists the community programs across Vermont working to address food insecurity. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.vtfarmtoplate.com/resources/vermont-food-and-health-program-inventory" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Hunger Councils: </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Led by Hunger Free Vermont, ten regional Hunger Councils are committed to learning about hunger and improving community and household food security. The Hunger Councils coordinate efforts and build strong nutrition safety nets at the community and statewide levels. </span> </span> <a href="https://www.hungerfreevt.org/hunger-council-hub" target="_blank"> Learn More &gt;&gt; </a> </p> </div> Browse the resources listed for statewide healthy eating and food access resources, and resources for preparing fresh, healthy foods on a budget. District News,Community Resources,Food Security,Community thumbnail main image CANCELLED-KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting January 16, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-01-09T15:15:13Z 2024-01-09T15:15:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> CANCELLE </span> <span> D-January 16, 2024- </span> <span> CANCELLED </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YqAupZCpQ2iShPA-G0YUAvUMgVY3PfIF-wZo14h4rjs/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Personnel and Negotiations Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Receives Grant to Certify 6th & 8th Grade Students & Staff in First Aid, CPR and AED 2024-01-09T15:01:42Z 2024-01-09T15:01:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Receives Grant to Certify 6th &amp; 8th Grade Students &amp; Staff in First Aid, CPR and AED  </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 8, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD is very pleased to share an exciting opportunity.  We received a grant last year and were able to purchase equipment to certify students and staff in First Aid/CPR/AED.  This will help build the next generation of Heartsavers.  Our goal is to get our students prepared for real life emergencies. You never know when you’ll need to save a life! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All KESD 6th and 8th grade students will be participating in a First Aid/CPR/AED certification class. Each student can make a difference in their school, district, and community when they become First Aid/CPR/AED certified, creating more qualified lifesavers in the world. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> Our goal for the grant is that 100% of 6th &amp; 8th grade students and 100% of KESD staff will be CPR/First Aid/AED certified.  We will be partnering with Lyndon Rescue to provide training to certify students.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Rescue will be coming to the school to certify 6th and 8th grade students between now and spring 2024. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please contact your students school with any questions about this CPR/First Aid/AED Certification. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/First-Aid---CPR-Training-Flyer-ec813134.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD is very pleased to share an exciting opportunity.  We received a grant last year and were able to purchase equipment to certify students and staff in First Aid/CPR/AED.  This will help build the next generation of Heartsavers.  Our goal is to get our students prepared for real life emergencies. You never know when you’ll need to save a life! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All KESD 6th and 8th grade students will be participating in a First Aid/CPR/AED certification class. Each student can make a difference in their school, district, and community when they become First Aid/CPR/AED certified, creating more qualified lifesavers in the world. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> Our goal for the grant is that 100% of 6th &amp; 8th grade students and 100% of KESD staff will be CPR/First Aid/AED certified.  We will be partnering with Lyndon Rescue to provide training to certify students.  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/First+Aid+-+CPR+Training+Flyer-ec813134.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Lyndon Res </span> <span> cue will be coming to the school to certify 6th and 8th grade students between now and spring 2024. Please contact your students school with any questions about this CPR/First Aid/AED Certification. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Details to Assist Your Planning &amp; Organizing in advance: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Sessions will include around 20 students per session with 2 Lyndon Rescue Instructors. </span> </li> <li> <span> Sessions will be held on Tuesdays, 9-1:30pm, 30 min lunch break (time set in advance) and 2 short breaks built in. </span> </li> <li> <span> Schools will be expected to have a minimum of 2 staff members supporting the trainings. </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Lyndon Rescue will come to each school. Schools will provide space to accommodate students, staff, trainers and manikins </span> </span> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> Smaller schools will combine 6th &amp; 8th graders. Larger schools requiring more than 1 session will pre-determine which students participate in each session </span> <span> <span> (you know who works best with who) </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> The KESD is very pleased to share an exciting opportunity. We received a grant last year and were able to purchase equipment to certify students and staff in First Aid/CPR/AED. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting January 16, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-01-09T14:08:03Z 2024-01-09T14:08:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span>   January 16, 2024- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iqpO0TmsHxvotTcOe-enGcxSeuHwWAZh21tMC1VINLQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Poverty Awareness Month – January 2024 2024-01-08T16:58:14Z 2024-01-08T16:58:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Poverty Awareness Month – January 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Poverty Awareness Month – January 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> January 8, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Poverty Awareness Month is observed in January every year. Poverty Awareness Month is about taking an opportunity to learn more about this social topic, raise awareness among our peers, and understand how we can help. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Poverty has several causes, including a lack of access to basic essentials such as water, food, shelter, education, and healthcare. Poverty is also caused by inequities such as gender or ethnic discrimination, bad governance, conflict, exploitation, and domestic violence. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Today, poverty is a global problem that exists at some level in every country. Did you know that the U.S. ranks second highest in poverty rates among its peer countries? As of July 2022, the Census reported that 68,053 Vermonters live in poverty. Out of all of the counties in Vermont, Caledonia county is ranked the second highest for individuals living in poverty.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Throughout the month of January, we will be sharing various facts and quotes relating to poverty, as well as resources available at local, state and national level.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> Poverty Awareness Month is observed in January every year. Poverty Awareness Month is about taking an opportunity to learn more about this social topic, raise awareness among our peers, and understand how we can help. District News,Community thumbnail main image POSTPONED ý East Board Meeting January 9, 2024 POSTPONED Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-01-04T20:44:54Z 2024-01-04T20:44:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> POSTPONED </span> <span>   January 9, 2024- </span> <span> POSTPONED </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P6VlrLPuvLqtdoK4lSoumscj_zdBLA2e0_z7gWrynEY/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image POSTPONED-KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting January 9, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2024-01-02T15:58:37Z 2024-01-02T15:58:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 9, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jWzvPYQJoMF-o7Z4zH0fVwRSNUKohq5QgepkE1qcZOg/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Personnel and Negotiations Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Policy Committee Meeting December 21, 2023: Meeting Recording Now Available 2023-12-28T16:23:07Z 2023-12-28T16:23:07Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h2> <h3> <span> December 21, 2023 Meeting Recording Now Available </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZ5bkcRG9BCq8vd8ajlBUnewLNlzr0pIVjC8qVyCYNM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> KESD Policy Committee Meeting December 21, 2023: Meeting Recording Now Available School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image Act 127: An Education Funding Opportunity That Can Significantly Benefit ý East School District Students & Community 2023-12-28T15:42:16Z 2023-12-28T15:42:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> OPEN SEAT ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> </span> <span> I </span> <span> n Search of a Local Representative for Concord </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Act 127: An Education Funding Opportunity That Can Significantly Benefit ý East School District Students &amp; Community </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> December 28, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Cowritten Cynthia Stuart, KESD Board Chair and Sean McMannon, KESD Superintendent </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The ý East School District (KESD), serving the towns of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock has an unprecedented opportunity to significantly bolster support for the educational needs of KESD students and the greater community in the upcoming FY25 school year. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> BACKGROUND: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Vermont’s public education funding formula is unique and complex compared to other states by incorporating a combination of state and local resources. It is also considered one of the most equitable public education funding formulas in the nation. The Vermont State Education Fund is composed of revenue from various sources such as property, sales, meals and rooms taxes. These funds are then redistributed to local school districts based on a formula that considers factors like student enrollment, the district’s education spending, and pupil or student weights. Student weights aim to consider the differences in the cost of educating students with diverse needs. Different students require different levels of resources, and these weights attempt to reflect those variations. For instance, students living in rural communities and/or in poverty might have a higher weight assigned to them to ensure that schools receive adequate resources to support their education. By using weighted student counts, Vermont attempts to distribute education funds more equitably among its school districts, ensuring that schools serving students with greater needs receive appropriate financial support to provide quality education. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Act 127: </span> <span> <span> In 2022, Vermont passed Act 127 that redefines the pupil weights, or how students are counted in Vermont. The more pupil weights applied to a school district’s pupil count, the lower its corresponding homestead property tax rate. With the implementation of the new pupil weights in FY25 under Act 127, some school districts will have increased tax capacity, or more funds available to support local education, while others will have decreased tax capacity. The focus of Act 127 is to redistribute the Education Fund in a more equitable way. This new studentl weighting system introduces the opportunity for increased funding of educational endeavors in the ý East School District (KESD) that can make a considerably positive impact on the district's educational landscape without negatively impacting taxpayers. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The changes in student weights under Act 127, significantly increases the weighting for students of low-income and rural areas like the Northeast ý and for English Language learners. Act 127 significantly increases the amount of funding available from the Education Fund for KESD while limiting the pre-Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) tax impact. In simple terms, KESD has an opportunity to receive a greater percentage of the Education Fund without significantly impacting the district tax rate. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Act 127 includes a five year transition provision that caps the school district homestead property tax rate at a maximum of five percent per year increase for the fiscal years 2025 through 2029. This means that each year, a school district’s tax rate cannot increase by more than five percent before the Common Level of Appraisal (CLA) has been applied. If at any point during the transition that a school district does not qualify for the five percent cap, it will be ineligible for the cap in future years. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> This transition provision includes a “Tax Rate Review” to determine if school districts should not be eligible for the tax rate cap. This review only happens if a district’s per student education spending increases by more than ten percent year to year. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> STUDENT NEEDS: </span> </span> <span> The impact of COVID-19 on student learning has been significant, multifaceted and continues throughout Vermont and across the country. The disruptions caused by the pandemic led to varied learning experiences, disparities in access to technology and the internet, social and emotional repercussions, heightened mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression, and an overall </span> </p> <p> <span> decline in learning outcomes. Addressing these challenges requires comprehensive efforts from school boards, school leaders, educators, policymakers, and communities. Strategies being deployed at KESD include targeted interventions for students who fell behind, mental health support, technology access initiatives, and a focus on experiential learning to address individual learning gaps. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The following are specific initiatives and supports KESD introduced over the past few years and would like to continue offering our students with support from Act 127: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Literacy and Math interventionists to co-plan with teachers, provide individual and small groups direct instruction for students who need more targeted support and assist with progress monitoring; </span> </li> <li> <span> Technology: Device replacement cycle, switch and access point updates for high-functioning tech infrastructure; </span> </li> <li> <span> Summer Programming: Over 470 students participated in a 5-week summer program for learning recovery that involved 30+ community partners </span> </li> <li> <span> Experiential and outdoor learning in all schools through strong community partnerships to foster developmental assets in our students; </span> </li> <li> <span> PreK-8 Athletics: </span> </li> <li> <span> 482 students participated in fall sports: soccer and cross country running </span> </li> <li> <span> 385 students participated in winter sports: basketball and nordic skiing </span> </li> <li> <span> 128 students participated in spring sports: track, baseball and softball </span> </li> <li> <span> Afterschool Programming: 34% of students attended afterschool programming partially funded with federal grant money; </span> </li> <li> <span> Art, music, technology, and world language offered across all schools. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> As schools gradually return to normalcy, it's essential to continue assessing and addressing the long-term impact of COVID-19 on student learning and well-being to ensure equitable access to quality education for all students. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> STAFF NEEDS: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> The pandemic significantly impacted ý East School District staffing in various ways, leading to teacher, substitute, and support staff shortages including teacher aides, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, and custodians. The staffing shortages continue to impact day-to-day operations, leading to increased workloads for existing staff and increased stress and burnout. Considering the increased strains on staff, hiring and attracting new teachers to our area and the teaching field continues to be challenging and we need to invest to attract, develop and retain high-quality staff. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> FACILITY NEEDS: </span> </span> <span> In addition to addressing the educational needs of our students, the ý East School District is currently assessing the substantial facility needs of our seven schools. This comprehensive evaluation process is being conducted with the assistance of a dedicated Facilities Ad Hoc Committee, extensive community and school-level input, and with the assistance of gbA Architecture.The facility evaluation process aims to understand KESD's facility needs by fostering a transparent and inclusive approach. It seeks to propose short and long-term plans that fulfill not only the functional and safety needs of the district’s school buildings but also envision school facilities that will cultivate inviting and stimulating spaces where students, staff, and the community can thrive. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> FY25 BUDGET: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> As the KESD board and voters consider the district's proposed FY25 budget, it's crucial to recognize the opportunity presented by Act 127 to continue providing engaging learning opportunities and support for our students, start to address the district's facility needs, all without over-burdening local taxpayers. This new opportunity also allows us to remain true to the district's strategic priorities to offer robust academics for all students, focus on our student's character development and strong social and emotional health, maintain strong community connections, and ensure effective and efficient resource management. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We encourage the community to participate in the process, inquire, and join us at budget information meetings. To be successful, it truly requires everyone’s collective collaboration to navigate the complexities ahead for the betterment of our students and communities. </span> </p> </div> The ý East School District (KESD), serving the towns of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock has an unprecedented opportunity to significantly bolster support for the educational needs of KESD students and the greater community in the upcoming FY25 school year. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Budget,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting January 4, 2024 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-12-26T16:13:51Z 2023-12-26T16:13:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 4, 2024 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19QVTaf1-O68MKyGGZzo9zNpnBl8IYpv0P2Bs-Fj5hhA/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Lunenburg 3rd-5th Graders Visit Country Village Nursing Home in Lancaster on Tuesday, December 12th 2023-12-21T14:59:47Z 2023-12-21T14:59:47Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_1593-4431cf6e.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lunenburg 3rd-5th Graders Visit Country Village Nursing Home in Lancaster on Tuesday, December 12th </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 5, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Lunenburg 3rd-5th graders visited the Country Village Nursing Home in Lancaster on Tuesday, December 12th. The students sang the songs that they learned for their Holiday Performance, December Nights, December Lights. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> They also gave the residents cards and ornaments that they made for them. The folks at Country Village were grateful as the children were the first visitors to do something like this since pre-COVID.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> The Lunenburg 3rd-5th graders visited the Country Village Nursing Home in Lancaster on Tuesday, December 12th. The students sang the songs that they learned for their Holiday Performance, December Nights, December Lights. District News,Lunenburg School,Community thumbnail main image First Night North 2024 2023-12-19T20:15:49Z 2023-12-19T20:15:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> First Night North 2024 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 19, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> First Night North 2024 celebrates the 31st year of Vermont’s favorite and longest running New Year’s Eve performance festival. Featuring about 175 performers in nearly 70 shows in a dozen venues from 3 pm to midnight throughout St. Johnsbury (including St. J School!), First Night North guarantees a full nine hours of fun for the whole family! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Attendees have access to nine full hours of live entertainment including storytellers, dance, magic, comedy, puppetry, juggling, and music of all genres, culminating in a community countdown, the raising of the First Night North Ball of Lights, and a midnight dance party to welcome the New Year. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> For more information about First Night North 2024, including the complete schedule of performers and how to purchase admission or become a volunteer, visit the web site at  </span> <a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.firstnightnorth.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3xttYLVzL3BgHQv-sgT8RvS7zVy9_9qmQUEaepUWQwsPOv_3wFEsbyeZY&amp;h=AT38z__df-EBIrp4MxN0_Wj-iE1Zcxh6Rmz2e7lL0BI0vh8YXwCO1ArYJnou6Qn1cI_BxMZkR7RsEDY63LuZlmF2TOlo-TomVwhrCADJhQ2pZks1jEnh1KBpTOeuzrgburc6hh9VfPZG774DVw&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AT1l1YY8vAI36vwslDMqAcn1sp-2lgKalLwCIAeIXNCmHDFgVk9679oAnI6xYSFyfRoLefCowtMb2jK6W8EgExU8isvtrCQ0zu8KPcyB6wmiJo8YrM8TUqDG7bxFiciw37YkZXLjmRmoqhfokvdp3PP7gljE" target="_blank"> www.firstnightnorth.org </a> <span> , call 802-748-2600, or visit Catamount Arts at their pop-up box office in the Caplan’s Building on Railroad Street. <br/> </span> </p> </div> First Night North 2024 celebrates the 31st year of Vermont’s favorite and longest running New Year’s Eve performance festival. Featuring about 175 performers in nearly 70 shows in a dozen venues from 3 pm to midnight throughout St. Johnsbury (including St. J School!), First Night North guarantees a full nine hours of fun for the whole family! District News,Community thumbnail main image KESD Policy Committee Meeting December 21, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-12-13T21:20:31Z 2023-12-13T21:20:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 21, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rZ5bkcRG9BCq8vd8ajlBUnewLNlzr0pIVjC8qVyCYNM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board,Policy Committee thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting December 13, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-12-13T21:16:50Z 2023-12-13T21:16:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 19, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gcR6tYQtwwqezZ3WzgaS_3xweYaaWh32-bABnp0m9lQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLVKZxlxkKim_dMDSzWFvZBTabkF3Tmbdihl2XQrDLA/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting December 18, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-12-12T21:20:16Z 2023-12-12T21:20:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 18, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1arxpDYJWZBthL8xuIhAXTM8k7tg-ccboJ59LpXQtkRw/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting December 18, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-12-12T21:18:56Z 2023-12-12T21:18:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 18, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YqRnShfgznd9FNlZKF1uIppCEan-o5DE8eX4MBWwI3Q/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting december 12, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-12-06T20:12:33Z 2023-12-06T20:12:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 12, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wBVyIwDP1DPlRS-yYJYIoxXTH9T1PzFChGT8vudSTJ4/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting December 12, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-12-06T20:11:04Z 2023-12-06T20:11:04Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 12, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EaIMHwkkSUzio9J8L6XwKk2MZy0Ach8zQyVcj8Ocrlo/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Personnel and Negotiations Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image St. J Sparkles! Holiday Weekend 2023-12-05T19:12:15Z 2023-12-05T19:12:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> St. J Sparkles! Holiday Weekend </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 5, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Experience St. Johnsbury sparkle and shine during the holiday season, with nightlife the evening of Friday, December 8, and family fun all day long on Saturday, December 9. Plus, the fun extends into Sunday, December 10 with a KCP Presents holiday concert. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Experience St. Johnsbury sparkle and shine during the holiday season, with nightlife the evening of Friday, December 8, and family fun all day long on Saturday, December 9. Plus, the fun extends into Sunday, December 10 with a KCP Presents holiday concert. District News,Community thumbnail main image Ms. Thomas Secures Grant through Clif Foundation to Provide Books & Special Events for Lunenburg 2023-12-05T15:37:30Z 2023-12-05T15:37:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Ms. Thomas Secures Grant through Clif Foundation to Provide Books &amp; Special Events for Lunenburg </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> December 5, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The students and staff at the Lunenburg School would like to give a shout-out to our town librarian, Debbie Thomas. Ms. Thomas secured a grant through the Clif Foundation, which donated $3,000 to provide books and special events for the children of Lunenburg. From the grant, the teachers selected books for their classrooms totaling $500. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> On November 29th, Duncan McDaugall, Cassie Willner, and Ms. Thomas visited our school and presented all the purchased books that will help fill the town library's shelves. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Duncan also shared the captivating true story about Philippe Petit, who high-wire walked across the newly built twin towers of the World Trade Center in NYC in 1974.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you, Ms. Thomas!  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The students and staff at the Lunenburg School would like to give a shout-out to our town librarian, Debbie Thomas. Ms. Thomas secured a grant through the Clif Foundation, which donated $3,000 to provide books and special events for the children of Lunenburg. District News,Lunenburg School,Community thumbnail main image Burke Town School is Awarded $4,000 in Grant Funding from ý Trails for the MTB Program 2023-11-28T17:23:39Z 2023-11-28T17:23:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School is Awarded $4,000 in Grant Funding from ý Trails for the MTB Program </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 28, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> We are very excited to announce that Burke Town School was recently awarded $4,000 in grant funding through the ý Trails </span> </span> <span> Annual KT Mini-Grant Program! Below includes details about the program that the grant funding will be used towards. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Burke Town School: MTB Program, </span> <span> <span> Awarded $4,000: The Burke Town School Mountain Bike program sought funds to enrich their school’s PE curriculum by introducing a comprehensive Bike Education and Safety Program, specifically for the elementary-age students. This initiative aims to promote a healthy lifestyle, active transportation, and essential safety skills among the students through hands-on bike education and practice. Currently, BTS has mountain bikes for their middle school students. The awarded funds will allow BTS to add bikes to their fleet that will fit younger students and increase the equability of the Bike Education and Safety programs. The BTS school campus can be a vital learning ground for all our students to become competent riders and promote a healthy, active lifestyle! These funds will allow students to progress from bike to bike in an educational setting! <br/> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are very excited to put this funding to good use! Thank you ý Trails for your continued support to Burke Town School, ý East, and to the local community! </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> We are very excited to announce that Burke Town School was recently awarded $4,000 in grant funding through the ý Trails Annual KT Mini-Grant Program! Below includes details about the program that the grant funding will be used towards. District News,Athletics,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Newark Street School is Awarded $2,000 in Grant Funding from ý Trails for the All Kids Ride Project 2023-11-28T17:08:11Z 2023-11-28T17:08:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newark Street School is Awarded $2,000 in Grant Funding from ý Trails for the All Kids Ride Project </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 28, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> We are very excited to announce that Newark Street School was recently awarded $2,000 in grant funding through the ý Trails </span> </span> <span> Annual KT Mini-Grant Program! Below includes details about the program that the grant funding will be used towards. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Newark School: All Kids Ride Project,  </span> <span> Awarded $2,000:  </span> <span> The Newark School sought to add bikes to their fleet to use for PE, after-school, and experiential learning programs to allow ALL students to ride with a properly fitted bike, with hand brakes that will be safe for all locations such as KT outings and hills within their own campus. The grant funds awarded will purchase four more small bikes with hand brakes so students can easily move from platform striders to pedal bikes with hand brakes. These funds allow the program in Newark to keep bikes in-house without being reliant on borrowing bikes from community neighbors, therefore providing more access to students wishing to learn to bike! <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are very excited to put this funding to good use! Thank you ý Trails for your continued support to Newark Street School, ý East, and to the local community! </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> We are very excited to announce that Newark Street School has been awarded $2,000 in grant funding through the ý Trails Annual KT Mini-Grant Program for the NSS All Kids Ride Project. District News,Newark School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Community thumbnail main image Lyndon Town School is Awarded $5,500 in Grant Funding from ý Trails for PROSPER Program & Winter Activities 2023-11-28T16:48:28Z 2023-11-28T16:48:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lyndon Town School is Awarded $5,500 in Grant Funding from ý Trails for PROSPER Program &amp; Winter Activities  </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 28, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> We are very excited to announce that Lyndon Town School was recently awarded $5,500 in grant funding through the ý Trails </span> </span> <span> Annual KT Mini-Grant Program! Below includes details about the two programs that the grant funding will be used towards. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Town School: Winter Activities Program,  </span> <span> Awarded $3,500:  </span> <span> This project seeks to expand the Winter Activities program, which was started at Lyndon Town School last year. Through a 2022 KT Mini-Grant, LTS 6th-8th graders could choose a winter sport of their choice free of charge, allowing students to pursue any outdoor winter recreation opportunity that appealed to them, regardless of cost. Now in its 2nd year, the program sought funds to continue and develop a sustainability plan, including offering scholarships for families, not just individual students. These funds will allow students at LTS to continue exploring the outdoors while LTS develops plans to make this program sustainable! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> L </span> <span> yndon Town School: PROSPER Program,  </span> <span> Awarded $2,000:  </span> <span> PROSPER (Promoting School Partnerships to Encourage Resilience) is an empirically validated delivery system for supporting sustained, quality delivery of evidence-based programs for middle school youth and their families. The upcoming academic year (September 2023 - June 2024) will focus on building sustainability and increasing awareness. The Life Skills Training and Strengthening Families Program (SFP) will be provided for as many staff and community members as possible. One of the most significant challenges in implementing SFP 10-14 is recruiting families to attend program meetings. To maximize participation and retain families, these funds will be used to offer meals and childcare during programming, allowing more families to attend! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are very excited to put this funding to good use! Thank you ý Trails for your continued support to Lyndon Town School, ý East, and to the local community! </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> We are very excited to announce that Lyndon Town School was recently awarded $5,500 in grant funding through the ý Trails Annual KT Mini-Grant Program! Below includes details about the two programs that the grant funding will be used towards. District News,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image Communications and Policy Committee Meeting Recording: November 16, 2023 2023-11-20T16:11:11Z 2023-11-20T16:11:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Communications and Policy Committee Meeting Recording Now Available: November 16, 2023 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Click </span> </span> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/vv0QfqTzYwcCbxYNgME4RJP3MasMbGIc4JP7e5JEcItlkX813xECRDs8NqjHm2TY.iqmtYoIGJJCtxYdC" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> to listen the KESD Communications &amp; Policy Committee Meeting that took place on Thursday, November 16th. </span> </span> </p> </div> Click here to listen the KESD Communications & Policy Committee Meeting that took place on Thursday, November 16th. KESD School Board thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting November 27, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-11-17T21:06:28Z 2023-11-17T21:06:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 27, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SlBsbbfu-pAZj7iZMQZ5-P3eAsQJ6-KK_-j1W47BxFU/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Teachers Sue Galipeault & Heather Skrabely Recognized for 2023 Vermont Outstanding Teacher Award 2023-11-16T16:19:05Z 2023-11-16T16:19:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Teachers Sue Galipeault &amp; Heather Skrabely  Recognized for 2023 Vermont Outstanding Teacher Award </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Teachers Sue Galipeault &amp; Heather Skrabely Recognized for 2023 Vermont Outstanding Teacher Award </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> November 16, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Every year, the College of Education and Social Services (CESS) at the University of Vermont, together with Vermont supervisory unions and school districts, the Vermont Agency of Education, and the Vermont NEA, join to honor the accomplishments of our state’s outstanding educators. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> On Tuesday, November 14th the 43rd Annual Outstanding Educator Awards event was held at UVM's Dudley H. Davis Center Grand Maple Ballroom. We are pleased to announce that this year, not one, but TWO ý East staff members were recognized for this award.  </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sue-Galipeault.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Nominee: Sue Galipeault, </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> LTS Literacy Teacher (Grades 7-8) </span> </p> <p> <span> For 18 years Ms. Galipeault has inspired and challenged the children of Lyndon Town School, most recently as a middle school literacy teacher. She takes every child’s unique learning characteristics and helps them expand their curiosity and personal strengths, helping them to grow as readers, writers, and unique individuals. She can be found coming alongside struggling and excelling learners, responding to and engaging with every child. Ms. Galipeault helps students believe in themselves and become confident learners through her patient support and encouragement. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Ms. Galipeault brings her love of people -adults as well as children, to work every day. She demonstrates her compassion for others, providing exuberance, guidance, and a helping hand in many ways. She takes new teachers under her wing, and is a listening ear to veteran teachers as well. Ms. Galipeault provides inspiring leadership to our middle school by volunteering ideas and time to build a strong, resilient, fun community culture. Our town, school district and community are proud to have Ms. Galipeault’s talent, expertise, and commitment!  <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Heather-Skrabely.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Nominee: Heather Skrabely, </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> School District </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> STEAM Coach </span> </p> <p> <span> As both a distinguished Middle School Science teacher at the Burke Town School and currently as a district STEAM coach Ms. Skrabely has inspired teachers and students, providing highly sought after support in STEAM instruction. She has reignited a passion within our district for teaching science through integrated learning experiences that lead to deeper inquiry. She takes every child’s unique learning characteristics into consideration and helps them dive into their curiosity and personal strengths. She engages with every child. Students are unable to contain themselves with the excitement of the concepts they are exploring. Ms. Skrabely also provides leadership throughout the district by facilitating lead learner committees, providing professional learning opportunities, and providing resources for effective instruction. Our town, school, district and community at large are truly fortunate to have Ms. Skrabely’s quality and commitment! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Congratulations Ms. Galipeault and Mrs. Skrabely on your well deserved recognition, and thank you for your dedication to our Students, Schools, and the KESD Community!  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Every year, the College of Education and Social Services (CESS) at the University of Vermont, together with Vermont supervisory unions and school districts, the Vermont Agency of Education, and the Vermont NEA, join to honor the accomplishments of our state’s outstanding educators. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> On Tuesday, November 14th the 43rd Annual Outstanding Educator Awards event was held at UVM's Dudley H. Davis Center Grand Maple Ballroom. We are pleased to announce that this year, not one, but TWO ý East staff members were recognized for this award.  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Nominee: Sue Galipeault, LTS Literacy Teacher (Grades 7-8) </span> </p> <p> <span> For 18 years Ms. Galipeault has inspired and challenged the children of Lyndon Town School, most recently as a middle school literacy teacher. She takes every child’s unique learning characteristics and helps them expand their curiosity and personal strengths, helping them to grow as readers, writers, and unique individuals. She can be found coming alongside struggling and excelling learners, responding to and engaging with every child. Ms. Galipeault helps students believe in themselves and become confident learners through her patient support and encouragement. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Ms. Galipeault brings her love of people -adults as well as children, to work every day. She demonstrates her compassion for others, providing exuberance, guidance, and a helping hand in many ways. She takes new teachers under her wing, and is a listening ear to veteran teachers as well. Ms. Galipeault provides inspiring leadership to our middle school by volunteering ideas and time to build a strong, resilient, fun community culture. Our town, school district and community are proud to have Ms. Galipeault’s talent, expertise, and commitment!  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Nominee: Heather Skrabely, KESD STEAM Coach </span> </p> <p> <span> As both a distinguished Middle School Science teacher at the Burke Town School and currently as a district STEAM coach Ms. Skrabely has inspired teachers and students, providing highly sought after support in STEAM instruction. She has reignited a passion within our district for teaching science through integrated learning experiences that lead to deeper inquiry. She takes every child’s unique learning characteristics into consideration and helps them dive into their curiosity and personal strengths. She engages with every child. Students are unable to contain themselves with the excitement of the concepts they are exploring. Ms. Skrabely also provides leadership throughout the district by facilitating lead learner committees, providing professional learning opportunities, and providing resources for effective instruction. Our town, school, district and community at large are truly fortunate to have Ms. Skrabely’s quality and commitment! </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Congratulations Sue and Heather on your well deserved recognition, and thank you for your dedication to our Students, Schools, and the KESD Community!  </span> </p> </div> On Tuesday, November 14th the 43rd Annual Outstanding Educator Awards event was held at UVM's Dudley H. Davis Center Grand Maple Ballroom. We are pleased to announce that this year, not one, but TWO ý East staff members were recognized for this award. District News,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 20, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-11-15T13:30:50Z 2023-11-15T13:30:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 20, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11mUkMkNC5oCt1bUAGqUFHQt0bEcfZoKAJ2G3wK5Hz8M/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Lunenburg Hosts 20th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast 2023-11-10T17:14:46Z 2023-11-10T17:14:46Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Attachment--2829-29.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lunenburg School Hosts 20th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 10, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This morning Lunenburg School held the 20th Veterans' Day breakfast! We would like to acknowledge Helen Martin, who used to teach in Gilman. She started this celebration 20 years ago with her fifth-grade class. It has grown over the years. Our 3rd-5th grade students sang and signed The National Anthem and God Bless the USA with our music teacher is Kate Sorochak.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> This morning Lunenburg School held the 20th Veterans' Day breakfast! District News,Lunenburg School,Community thumbnail main image Policy Committee Meeting November 16, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-11-08T20:01:35Z 2023-11-08T20:01:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 16, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ulyWOVxp3-2ipK1Kyx4f0kb_biRMCpBUv55b4-zdypg/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting November 14, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-11-08T19:48:15Z 2023-11-08T19:48:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 14, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rdp_-e03RWAxzTbFoHpHOPqf3zd8kHuBRGPJKn5eI/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting November 14, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-11-08T19:42:29Z 2023-11-08T19:42:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 14, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kxyVb93bw1YoSW5oKP5lbGI_DS7bIToIL_kjxuPKbhI/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 6, 2023: Recording Now Available 2023-11-08T18:59:29Z 2023-11-08T18:59:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> KESD Finance Committee Meeting </span> </span> </h2> <h2> <span> 11.6.23 Meeting Recording Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Finance Committee Meeting 11.6.23 Recording Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/159enbyKFnjA0bEfNHxGmWe8gs4Qu9R8fnmiIb35vsHc/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> The KESD Finance Committee meeting recording for the November 6, 2023 meeting is now available. Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 6, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-11-02T19:28:26Z 2023-11-02T19:28:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 6, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/159enbyKFnjA0bEfNHxGmWe8gs4Qu9R8fnmiIb35vsHc/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD District Office Celebrates Halloween with a Spooktacular Office Party 2023-11-01T16:06:30Z 2023-11-01T16:06:30Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD-Halloween-2023--2810-29.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East District Office Celebrates Halloween with a Spooktacular Office Party </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 1, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Between dressing up, ghoulish cookie decorating, haunted gingerbread houses, and a spooky themed sensory station, the District office staff had a great time getting into the Halloween spirit yesterday! </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Between dressing up, ghoulish cookie decorating, haunted gingerbread houses, and a spooky themed sensory station, the District office staff had a great time getting into the Halloween spirit yesterday! District News,Community thumbnail main image KICKS FOR KIDS! Lyndon Institute Fun Run Fundraiser 2023-10-23T19:08:35Z 2023-10-23T19:08:35Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Kicks_For_Kids_Nov_12.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KICKS FOR KIDS! Lyndon Institute Fun Run Fundraiser </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KICKS FOR KIDS! Lyndon Institute Fun Run Fundraiser </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 23, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> November 12, 2023 9AM-11AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Matty House Circle, Lyndon, VT </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <font color="#56bcc7"> LEARN MORE </font> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> November 12, 2023 9AM-11AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Matty House Circle, Lyndon, VT </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> LEARN MORE </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> November 12, 2023 9AM-11AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Matty House Circle, Lyndon, VT </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Learn MORE </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Join us on Sunday, November 12th from 9am-11am for the KICKS FOR KIDS Fun Run Fundraiser, hosted by Lyndon Institute. </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> EVENT INFO: </span> </p> <p> <span> When: </span> <span> <span> Sunday, November 12th <br/> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Time: </span> <span> <span> From 9am - 11am </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> on Matty Green, Located at: Matty House Circle, Lyndon, VT 05850 <span>  </span> </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> ADMISSION FEES: </span> </p> <p> <span> $20 - General Admission </span> </p> <p> <span> $15 - LI Students and Kids10 and Under </span> </p> <p> <span> Free! - ý East Athletes that show up in their jersey </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 50% of funds raised go toward purchasing sneakers for ý East athletes in need of running shoes. The other 50% will go to LI athletics to support the Vikings. </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Kicks_For_Kids_Nov_12.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Join us on Sunday, November 12th from 9am-11am for the KICKS FOR KIDS Fun Run Fundraiser, hosted by Lyndon Institute. </span> </span> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> EVENT INFO: </span> </p> <p> <span> When: </span> <span> <span> Sunday, November 12th <br/> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Time: </span> <span> <span> From 9am - 11am </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> on Matty Green, Located at: Matty House Circle, Lyndon, VT 05850 </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ADMISSION FEES: </span> </p> <p> <span> $20 - General Admission </span> </p> <p> <span> $15 - LI Students and Kids10 and Under </span> </p> <p> <span> Free! - ý East Athletes that show up in their jersey </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 50% of funds raised go toward purchasing sneakers for ý East athletes in need of running shoes. The other 50% will go to LI athletics to support the Vikings. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Questions? Reach Out! </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Email: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:alumni@lyndoninstitute.org" target="_blank"> alumni@lyndoninstitute.org </a> </p> <p> <span> <span> Call: </span> </span> <span> 802-535-3773 </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Kicks_For_Kids_Nov_12.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Join us on Sunday, November 12th from 9am-11am for the KICKS FOR KIDS Fun Run Fundraiser, hosted by Lyndon Institute. 50% of funds raised go toward purchasing sneakers for ý East athletes in need of running shoes. District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting October 30, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-10-23T14:37:29Z 2023-10-23T14:37:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 30, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FeJt2DtfTyvhPWX3NKD6hj_yX8_8XkuxNvzOSppUDa4/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting October 23, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-10-19T20:33:46Z 2023-10-19T20:33:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 23, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cvNG2BPTCghVXxP0rDwDba7DELHseYiNSMlDxaceRY4/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Ryan's Story: Upcoming LTS Assembly for Grades 6-8 2023-10-17T14:44:15Z 2023-10-17T14:44:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Ryan's Story: Upcoming LTS Assembly for Grades 6-8 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 17, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Monday, October 23rd, John Halligan will be visiting Lyndon Town School to speak with students in Grades 6-8 about his son, Ryan and share how one story can bring about a positive change in the world.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Ryan's Story inspires students to make positive changes in their lives towards reducing bullying, cyber-bullying, and preventing teen suicides. Students are reached deeply and profoundly and are encouraged to examine their lives and how they treat others. Bystanders are inspired to stand by no longer and use their voices to stop others from getting bullied at school or online. All will leave this presentation feeling loved, hopeful, and changed. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This sensitive and age-appropriate program is tailored for students from grades 5-12 and lasts for a captivating 60 minutes. The story takes 45 minutes to narrate, following which the students will be engaged with powerful lessons learned from the story. These lessons include how forgiveness is healing and that self-advocacy paired with advocacy for others can prevent suicide. Students will leave the program inspired to become up-standers and to apologize when owed. Finally, they will know for certain that they are loved beyond belief.  <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Assembly Details: </span> </h5> <p> <span> DATE: </span> <span> <span> MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 AT 1:15 PM </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> AUDIENCE: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> LTS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS (GRADES 6-8) </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> </div> On Monday, October 23rd John Halligan will be visiting Lyndon Town School to speak with students in Grades 6-8 about his son, Ryan and share how one story can bring about a positive change in the world. Ryan's Story inspires students to make positive changes in their lives towards reducing bullying, cyber-bullying, and preventing teen suicides. Students are reached deeply and profoundly and are encouraged to examine their lives and how they treat others. Lyndon Town School,Community,October 2023 thumbnail main image Open Board Seat: In Search of a Local Representative for Lunenburg 2023-10-16T15:46:11Z 2023-10-16T15:46:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> OPEN SEAT ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> </span> <span> I </span> <span> n Search of a Local Representative for Concord </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> OPEN SEAT ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> In Search of a Local Representative for Lunenburg </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> October 16, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a representative from Lunenburg. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you are a Lunenburg resident and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board please call 802-626-1904 or send a letter of interest to: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:info@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> info@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , or by mailing it to the address listed below: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> </p> <p> <span> Lunenburg Representative Board Opening </span> </p> <p> <span> PO Box 129 </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Center, VT 05850 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> This position will be an appointed position until the next election held March 12, 2024. </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a representative from Lunenburg. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you are a Lunenburg resident and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board please call <br/> 802-626-1904 or send a letter of interest to: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:info@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> info@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , or by mailing it to the address listed below: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> </p> <p> <span> Lunenburg Representative Board Opening </span> </p> <p> <span> PO Box 129 </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Center, VT 05850 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> This position will be an appointed position until the next election held March 12, 2024. </span> </h5> </div> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a representative from Lunenburg. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community,October 2023 thumbnail main image KESD North & South 5-6th Grade Girls Teams Place 1st & 2nd in Haverhill Soccer Fest 2023-10-16T13:16:27Z 2023-10-16T13:16:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North &amp; South 5-6th Grade Girls Teams Place 1st &amp; 2nd in Haverhill Soccer Fest </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 11, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> “If you were to tell me beforehand, that the ý East North 7/8 boy’s team would be the last one’s standing at the end of a crisp October night, hoisting the Haverhill Tournament trophy, I wouldn’t have been a bit surprised,” said coach Bias. They were able to do just that after spending close to 15 hours against some of the best middle school teams to offer in Northern New Hampshire and Vermont on Sunday, October 8th.    <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/image000000-c525be01-587e8285-cd60294e.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The KESD- North and KESD- South 5th and 6th grade girls had a fantastic showing at this year's Haverhill Soccer Fest. KESD-North went 3-0 in their regular games versus Bradford, Colonel Town and Littleton with no goals scored against and goals contributed by Zoe Bunnell and Pheonix Newell. They met Haverhill in the semifinals winning 2-0. KESD-South played Haverhill, Groveton and had a forfeited Danville game.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD North and KESD South met in the finals under the lights. They were scoreless during regulation due to a great defensive effort and a save in the goal by Trystin Hall. After a strong defensive effort from KESD South, KESD North took the win in sudden death overtime with a goal from Zoe Bunnell. Assistant Coach Andrea Day reflected on the game stating "It's always a great soccer game between the KESD North and South teams and this one was no exception." There was a great display of sportsmanship and respect between the two teams. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý started their Sunday morning early, as they were slated with the first match of the day and of their own pool play, against a very strong Lisbon team. Even with their opponents having some strong firepower, KE were able to dismantle them, as they defeated them soundly 3-0. Which allowed them to start out strong with 3 points for the win and were also able to collect the max point total for goals (1 point per goal and up to 3).  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> The ý would take on a strong Littleton team next, in a pretty explosive game that ended in a 3-3 tie. “We played well, but were getting frustrated with some of the calls and the lack of them at times. We did our best to keep our composure, even after what would have been the winning goal being turned over, well after the play. This would help be our motivator for the rest of the day and into the evening” said coach Bias. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/image000000-c525be01-587e8285-10dc098e.JPG" alt=""/> </div> KESD North and KESD South met in the finals under the lights. They were scoreless during regulation due to a great defensive effort and a save in the goal by Trystin Hall. After a strong defensive effort from KESD South, KESD North took the win in sudden death overtime with a goal from Zoe Bunnell. Newark School,District News,Concord School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image School Board Accepts Kory Cantins' Resignation - Effective 10/10/23 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2023-10-12T16:15:47Z 2023-10-12T16:15:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> School Board Accepts Kory Cantins' Resignation - Effective 10/10/23 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> October 12, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Kory, thank you for your 2.5 years of dedication to ý East! We greatly appreciate your contributions to the ý East School District and community. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The ý East School District school board has accepted Kory Cantins' resignation from the board effective October 10, 2023. Kory joined the Board in March 2021, representing the Town of Lunenburg and has been a tireless advocate for Lunenburg and KESD students through his expert work on the Finance Committee and with the full board. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Kory always brought a balanced vision of the needs of students and staff with the financial needs of our communities. His vision, financial expertise and heart will be missed on the KESD school board. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h4> <span> We wish you nothing but happiness and success in your future endeavors.  </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Kory, thank you for your 2.5 years of dedication to ý East! We greatly appreciate your contributions to the ý East School District and community. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The ý East School District school board has accepted Kory Cantins' resignation from the board effective October 10, 2023. Kory joined the Board in March 2021, representing the Town of Lunenburg and has been a tireless advocate for Lunenburg and KESD students through his expert work on the Finance Committee and with the full board. Kory always brought a balanced vision of the needs of students and staff with the financial needs of our communities. His vision, financial expertise and heart will be missed on the KESD school board. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> We wish you nothing but happiness and success in your future endeavors.  </span> </h5> </div> Kory, thank you for your 2.5 years of dedication to ý East! We greatly appreciate your contributions to the ý East School District and community. The ý East School District school board has accepted Kory Cantins' resignation from the board effective October 10, 2023. District News,Lunenburg School,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting October 17, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-10-12T15:16:33Z 2023-10-12T15:16:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 17, 2023- </span> <span> 5:00pm </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rt5C7YwIqnlqn23QkPQ5T_EjxdhMmgtAp_fNiitLpAs/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLVKZxlxkKim_dMDSzWFvZBTabkF3Tmbdihl2XQrDLA/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East North 7/8 Boys Win Soccer Tournament in Haverhill 2023-10-11T17:19:15Z 2023-10-11T17:19:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> The Last Dance: ý East North 7th &amp; 8th Grade Boys Win Soccer Tournament in Haverhill, New Hampshire </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 11, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> “If you were to tell me beforehand, that the ý East North 7/8 boy’s team would be the last one’s standing at the end of a crisp October night, hoisting the Haverhill Tournament trophy, I wouldn’t have been a bit surprised,” said coach Bias. They were able to do just that after spending close to 15 hours against some of the best middle school teams to offer in Northern New Hampshire and Vermont on Sunday, October 8th.    <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/image000000-c525be01-587e8285-cd60294e.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> “If you were to tell me beforehand, that the ý East North 7/8 boy’s team would be the last one’s standing at the end of a crisp October night, hoisting the Haverhill Tournament trophy, I wouldn’t have been a bit surprised,” said coach Bias. They were able to do just that after spending close to 15 hours against some of the best middle school teams to offer in Northern New Hampshire and Vermont on Sunday, October 8th.    </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> The ý started their Sunday morning early, as they were slated with the first match of the day and of their own pool play, against a very strong Lisbon team. Even with their opponents having some strong firepower, KE were able to dismantle them, as they defeated them soundly 3-0. Which allowed them to start out strong with 3 points for the win and were also able to collect the max point total for goals (1 point per goal and up to 3).  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The ý would take on a strong Littleton team next, in a pretty explosive game that ended in a 3-3 tie. “We played well, but were getting frustrated with some of the calls and the lack of them at times. We did our best to keep our composure, even after what would have been the winning goal being turned over, well after the play. This would help be our motivator for the rest of the day and into the evening” said coach Bias. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/image000000-c525be01-587e8285.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý started their Sunday morning early, as they were slated with the first match of the day and of their own pool play, against a very strong Lisbon team. Even with their opponents having some strong firepower, KE were able to dismantle them, as they defeated them soundly 3-0. Which allowed them to start out strong with 3 points for the win and were also able to collect the max point total for goals (1 point per goal and up to 3).  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> The ý would take on a strong Littleton team next, in a pretty explosive game that ended in a 3-3 tie. “We played well, but were getting frustrated with some of the calls and the lack of them at times. We did our best to keep our composure, even after what would have been the winning goal being turned over, well after the play. This would help be our motivator for the rest of the day and into the evening” said coach Bias. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/image000000-c525be01-587e8285-10dc098e.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The boys were able to take that negative situation and turned it into positive energy, as they dismantled Rivendell 6-0, in their final pool play game. They were able to move on to the semi finals with ease, as they took the number one seed of their pool with a total of 16 points.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> ý East knew that their ride to the championship wouldn’t be easy and were tested in the semi final round against a very tough Thetford team. Their opponents scored first and early, as the ý started out a little shaky. They were able to find their footing and notch the game back up with a Lucas Switser was able to find the net, which sent the game into sudden death overtime.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> No winner was determined still and went to 5v5 shoot out amongst some of both teams’ strong shooters, however no winner was still determined, since both teams tied with only making 3 of the goals each. This game had to move towards the last phase, where one at a time, each team would send one shooter each. Andrew Dobbin had ice running in his veins, as he blocked two of the previous 5 shots on penalty kicks and was able to come up with one more big time block. It was up to Zak Aubin, who was able to find the back of the net, to push an emotionally charged team of ý East to the Finals.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> “Incredible job by Andrew in net and a big time shot by Zak. I would almost call this a Cinderella story, but this team truly worked for this and has started to catch a lot of attention from others, who don’t have connections with this group. They recognized this group’s abilities and respect their play as a team,’ said coach Bias.    </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Championship time was supposed to happen at 8:10, but because of four playoff games going into overtime and shootouts, it wasn’t until 9:40 for when the ý took the field against a familiar opponent against Littleton. “Everything seemed to line up ironically in a storyline. It was only fitting that since we were one of the first teams to show up for the day, we might as well be the last one’s to stand. As I gathered my team together, I shared our final game plan. Acknowledging the great basketball coach Philip Jackson, who had a successful run of championships with the Chicago Bulls, I called our game plan after his, The Last Dance. It’s only fitting, as we want to be the last ones to reserve that rightful dance with the crown” said coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> ý East scored on first and early, but never lost focus, as they knew they needed to be patient and work their game. They did just that as they took control back and finished strong, with a final score of 4-2. “Every single player contributed to this successful run today. I can’t be more proud of them as a coach, father, and as a fan” says Coach Bias.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The boys were able to take that negative situation and turned it into positive energy, as they dismantled Rivendell 6-0, in their final pool play game. They were able to move on to the semi finals with ease, as they took the number one seed of their pool with a total of 16 points.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> ý East knew that their ride to the championship wouldn’t be easy and were tested in the semi final round against a very tough Thetford team. Their opponents scored first and early, as the ý started out a little shaky. They were able to find their footing and notch the game back up with a Lucas Switser was able to find the net, which sent the game into sudden death overtime.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> No winner was determined still and went to 5v5 shoot out amongst some of both teams’ strong shooters, however no winner was still determined, since both teams tied with only making 3 of the goals each. This game had to move towards the last phase, where one at a time, each team would send one shooter each. Andrew Dobbin had ice running in his veins, as he blocked two of the previous 5 shots on penalty kicks and was able to come up with one more big time block. It was up to Zak Aubin, who was able to find the back of the net, to push an emotionally charged team of ý East to the Finals.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> “Incredible job by Andrew in net and a big time shot by Zak. I would almost call this a Cinderella story, but this team truly worked for this and has started to catch a lot of attention from others, who don’t have connections with this group. They recognized this group’s abilities and respect their play as a team,’ said coach Bias.    </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Championship time was supposed to happen at 8:10, but because of four playoff games going into overtime and shootouts, it wasn’t until 9:40 for when the ý took the field against a familiar opponent against Littleton. “Everything seemed to line up ironically in a storyline. It was only fitting that since we were one of the first teams to show up for the day, we might as well be the last one’s to stand. As I gathered my team together, I shared our final game plan. Acknowledging the great basketball coach Philip Jackson, who had a successful run of championships with the Chicago Bulls, I called our game plan after his, The Last Dance. It’s only fitting, as we want to be the last ones to reserve that rightful dance with the crown” said coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> ý East scored on first and early, but never lost focus, as they knew they needed to be patient and work their game. They did just that as they took control back and finished strong, with a final score of 4-2. “Every single player contributed to this successful run today. I can’t be more proud of them as a coach, father, and as a fan” says Coach Bias.  </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG-7410.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> If you take a close look at the photos, one may see fifteen tired faces, the wear and tear of an all day battle of pure endurance. However, in those same photos, those tired looks are also overshadowed by the pure joy and excitement through the smiles from those same individuals. ý East walks away with a day total of 16 goals, 4 penalty kicks, 3 successful penalty kick blocks, and two complete shutouts.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Some would say luck, while many others would say dominance. However, what it really comes down to is a group of boys who love the game enough to give everything they possibly have and leave nothing left in the tank. True sportsmen!    </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> “Incredible job by Andrew in net and a big time shot by Zak. I would almost call this a Cinderella story, but this team truly worked for this and has started to catch a lot of attention from others, who don’t have connections with this group. They recognized this group’s abilities and respect their play as a team,’ said coach Bias.    </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you take a close look at the photos, one may see fifteen tired faces, the wear and tear of an all day battle of pure endurance. However, in those same photos, those tired looks are also overshadowed by the pure joy and excitement through the smiles from those same individuals. ý East walks away with a day total of 16 goals, 4 penalty kicks, 3 successful penalty kick blocks, and two complete shutouts.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Some would say luck, while many others would say dominance. However, what it really comes down to is a group of boys who love the game enough to give everything they possibly have and leave nothing left in the tank. True sportsmen! <br/> </span> </p> </div> Some would say luck, while many others would say dominance. However, what it really comes down to is a group of boys who love the game enough to give everything they possibly have and leave nothing left in the tank. True sportsmen! Newark School,District News,Concord School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Policy Committee Meeting October 19, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-10-11T14:57:03Z 2023-10-11T14:57:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 19, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SVnT39KoaAQi22GqRK8XBnuPOlJ5xoswA0ZVmuM6zfg/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ISO Vendors & Sponsors for KESD Employee Wellness & Benefits Fair 2023-10-10T13:16:26Z 2023-10-10T13:16:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Employee Wellness &amp; Benefits Fair </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 10, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Nov. 20th from 7:45am-12pm </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Lyndon Town School Gym </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> HOSTED BY </span> </h5> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Nov. 20th from 7:45am-12pm </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Lyndon Town School Gym </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> HOSTED BY </span> </h5> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Local Businesses &amp; Community Organizations, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The ý East School District is planning a Wellness &amp; Benefits Fair for our employees on November 20th from 7:45am-12pm in the Lyndon Town School Gym. We are reaching out to you in the hopes that you/your organization would be interested in joining us as a contributor for that event! The purpose of our event is to provide our district's employees with wellness resources to maintain a healthy and safe lifestyle while building relationships between our staff and local businesses and community organizations and 2) to provide information about our district's benefit options during our open enrollment period.   You would have table space in the gym to talk to our employees, share information about your business/organization, and provide resources related to wellness and/or benefits as it pertains to your business/organization. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are currently accepting vendor and sponsor requests via </span> </span> <a href="https://forms.gle/sxfDPo1f2kZvpDYs5" target="_blank"> this form </a> <span> . We will review all requests individually and connect with each vendor/sponsor as they apply. Please reach out to Erin Rossetti - KESD Director of Human Resources ( </span> <a href="mailto:erossetti@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> erossetti@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> or 802-626-1905) with any questions! We hope to provide a robust and diverse collection of resources for our district employees to encourage a happy and thriving community of employees! We hope to see you there! <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> The ý East School District is planning a Wellness & Benefits Fair for our employees on November 20th from 7:45am-12pm in the Lyndon Town School Gym. We are reaching out to you in the hopes that you/your organization would be interested in joining us as a contributor for that event! District News,Health Services,Employees,Community thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting October 10, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-10-03T20:12:31Z 2023-10-03T20:12:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 10, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1liNtQXKURVi1HZrcPqGjyb6DNDCRW8NAALSFkrowrME/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting October 10, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-10-03T19:50:36Z 2023-10-03T19:50:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 10, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MayqHwjjyWsPrCx1sFYxHYTvLKbSJMafB6JRJVQk2C0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Newark Street School Principal, Tim Mulligan Competes in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Finland 2023-10-03T18:03:30Z 2023-10-03T18:03:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Newark Street School Principal, Tim Mulligan Competes in the Ironman 70.3 World Championship in Lahti Finland </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 3, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On August 27, 2023 Tim Mulligan, Newark Street School Principal took a plunge into the cold waters of Lahti Finland with over 3000 other athletes from around the world to compete in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. We recently had the pleasure of meeting with Tim to discuss his experience in Finland by going through a series of questions and wanted to share his story with the ý East community. But before we get into that, let's first take a look at what exactly this race entails... <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> COURSE INFORMATION: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Part 1 </span> <span> <span> : SWIM </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> (1.93km / 1.2 mile Course) </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://youtu.be/7E3-kPlNH6Y" target="_blank"> Click here to view course preview. </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Part 2 : </span> <span> <span> BIKE </span> </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> (90km / 56 mile Course) </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://youtu.be/9rnrkx7BjwY" target="_blank"> Click here to view course preview. </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Part 3 : </span> <span> <span> RUN </span> </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> (21.1km / 13.1 mile Course) </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://youtu.be/_d6hk6vlNpw" target="_blank"> Click here to view course preview. </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> COURSE INFORMATION: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Part 1 </span> <span> <span> : SWIM </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> (1.93km / 1.2 mile Course) </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://youtu.be/7E3-kPlNH6Y" target="_blank"> Click here to view course preview. </a> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Part 2 : </span> <span> <span> BIKE </span> </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> (90km / 56 mile Course) </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://youtu.be/9rnrkx7BjwY" target="_blank"> Click here to view course preview. </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Part 3 : </span> <span> <span> RUN </span> </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> (21.1km / 13.1 mile Course) </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://youtu.be/_d6hk6vlNpw" target="_blank"> Click here to view course preview. </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Below includes the series of questions Tim was asked regarding his experience in the Ironman 70.3 competition, followed by his answers: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q1: Can you briefly tell us about the event?  </span> </p> <p> <span> A: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> On Sunday, August 27th, I dove into the cold water in Lahti Finland with over 3000 athletes from around the world to participate in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. This was my 5th time qualifying and 4th time competing in this World Championship Event. In order to qualify, an athlete would have to typically place in the top 1-3 positions in their Age Group at a qualifying event. I am currently ranked 24th in the US in the male 40-44 age group. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q2: What made you decide to travel all the way to Finland to compete in a Triathlon? </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> A: </span> </span> <span> I love to race! And the Mulligan family loves to travel! So we often merge my races with vacations. We love how the Ironman 70.3 World Championship rotates location from year to year. The exception being back to back years in St. George Utah (which we also loved!). My first World Champ event was in Chattanooga in 2017. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q3: How did you prepare yourself for such a physically demanding event? </span> </p> <p> <span> I have been an endurance athlete since I began running cross country in 7th grade and I've never stopped. After graduating from college, I finally really figured out what my body was capable of, I had an amazing coach, had incredible training partners, and I became one of the better post-collegiate amatuer runners in New Jersey. I was logging a ridiculous volume of miles... averaging 80-100 running miles per week. I set personal bests in all race distances from the 800m to the marathon between ages 26-29. Then, in my 30's, I had children and my priorities shifted. Over time, my training volume decreased. I also started venturing into triathlon races and found I was pretty good. And over more time I started to realize that I really didn't need to do much to do really well. I just needed to do what each day gives me from Monday through Friday, have some fun, long workouts on the weekend, stay healthy, and not stress about missed workouts. I'm in my flow. The preparation for me is not in the days, weeks, or months, it is in 30+ years of consistent movement. What I did before age 30 is the real reason I am so successful now. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q4: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> How would you rate this in comparison to the other Races?  </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> A: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> I've never been more prepared for a World Championship race. Typically, they are mid to late fall and by that time we are well into the school year and I am hanging on to fitness. A late summer race is super ideal for me. I had a great race! I finished 117th out of 518 men in the 40-44 age group. I think the most fun stat was that I was the 57th US male finisher overall and the 9th US male finisher in my age group!  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q5: Did you set any specific goals for yourself for the Triathlon? </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> A: </span> </span> <span> I really wanted to race well. I thought I could possibly crack into the top 100 in my age group and even though that didn't happen, this was definitely the strongest finish I have had at the 70.3 World Championships. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q6: What was your favorite thing about the trip?  </span> </p> <p> <span> A: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Time with my wife, Skye. She and my children are my greatest supporters. I love that they love to see me race and get excited when I do well. I wouldn't continue racing if they didn't support me the way they do. Skye and I were also celebrating our 20th anniversary with this trip. It was the first time we have traveled together overseas since prior to having children.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q5: Did you set any specific goals for yourself for the Triathlon? </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> A: </span> </span> <span> I really wanted to race well. I thought I could possibly crack into the top 100 in my age group and even though that didn't happen, this was definitely the strongest finish I have had at the 70.3 World Championships. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q6: What was your favorite thing about the trip?  </span> </p> <p> <span> A: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Time with my wife, Skye. She and my children are my greatest supporters. I love that they love to see me race and get excited when I do well. I wouldn't continue racing if they didn't support me the way they do. Skye and I were also celebrating our 20th anniversary with this trip. It was the first time we have traveled together overseas since prior to having children.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q7: What were your key takeaways from this experience? </span> </p> <p> <span> A: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <span> One of the reasons I love racing long endurance events is that they pack a life's worth of emotions into an event. Often, within one long course event, I will push myself into so much physical and emotional discomfort that I will think some really dark thoughts, and I will also experience elation and joy, and I will find myself with tears coming to my eyes and sometimes not understanding why. And through all of it, in order to get to the finish, and especially in order to compete at a high level, you have to be able to manage all of this. You can't get too low with the lows or too high with the highs. In long course triathlon racing, just like in life, hard times come and hard times go. You have to learn to weather the storms. In this race, the biggest storm came before the event. </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Two nights before the race, I discovered a crack in my front wheel that was causing my tire to not be able to hold air. The wheel was not replaceable and after several trips to the mechanic tent, I started to think it was not repairable. I was able to get myself into a space where I became comfortable with the possibility that I might not be able to finish the race. When I put my bike on the rack the night before, I was praying for it to have air in the morning. It did. Then I hoped for a few more hours so it would get me through my ride. It did. But if it didn't, life would still go on. Disappointment would be there, but it would go away, and a new opportunity would come. And what I would be left with is more life skills... the gift to be better at managing those really hard and uncomfortable and stressful times in life that really matter. Triathlon racing is just a game. It is role-playing for real life. And for me, every race is a gift to my toolkit for managing everyday life. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q7: What were your key takeaways from this experience? </span> </p> <p> <span> A: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> One of the reasons I love racing long endurance events is that they pack a life's worth of emotions into an event. Often, within one long course event, I will push myself into so much physical and emotional discomfort that I will think some really dark thoughts, and I will also experience elation and joy, and I will find myself with tears coming to my eyes and sometimes not understanding why. And through all of it, in order to get to the finish, and especially in order to compete at a high level, you have to be able to manage all of this. You can't get too low with the lows or too high with the highs. In long course triathlon racing, just like in life, hard times come and hard times go. You have to learn to weather the storms. In this race, the biggest storm came before the event. Two nights before the race, I discovered a crack in my front wheel that was causing my tire to not be able to hold air. The wheel was not replaceable and after several trips to the mechanic tent, I started to think it was not repairable. I was able to get myself into a space where I became comfortable with the possibility that I might not be able to finish the race. When I put my bike on the rack the night before, I was praying for it to have air in the morning. It did. Then I hoped for a few more hours so it would get me through my ride. It did. But if it didn't, life would still go on. Disappointment would be there, but it would go away, and a new opportunity would come. And what I would be left with is more life skills... the gift to be better at managing those really hard and uncomfortable and stressful times in life that really matter. Triathlon racing is just a game. It is role-playing for real life. And for me, every race is a gift to my toolkit for managing everyday life. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Q7: Do you have any plans to compete in other Triathlons or similar competitions? </span> </p> <p> <span> A: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Well, a month before this race, I was talking to Skye and contemplating this year being my last year racing Ironman events. A few days after that discussion, I raced the fastest Ironman 70.3 event of my life in Augusta Maine and qualified for next year's World Championships in Taupo, New Zealand. So... I'm not done! I love racing so much. And if I'm gonna keep racing like this and loving every bit of training and traveling and the life skills it provides, I see no reason to stop now.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Thank you for sharing your incredible story with us, Tim! Congratulations on your impressive finish. We look forward to hearing all about your experience in Taupo, New Zealand next year! </span> </h3> </div> On August 27, 2023 Tim Mulligan, Newark Street School Principal took a plunge into the cold waters of Lahti Finland with over 3000 other athletes from around the world to compete in the Ironman 70.3 World Championships. Newark School,District News,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image Upcoming Community Events 2023-10-02T16:27:29Z 2023-10-02T16:27:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Upcoming Community Events </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 2, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 4th: Advocating with Personal Stories from Lived Experience  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Do you work with individuals who are sharing their stories to address inequities? Do you want to share your lived experience to help others? NEK Prosper and Living Proof invite community members and organizations who are interested in personal storytelling for advocacy to an introduction to the LPA approach, followed by a roundtable discussion about your practice/experience with personal storytelling for advocacy, and how applications of the LPA approach may support your work.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LPA-October-4th-Flyer.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to view Event Flyer. </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Virtual co-learning and roundtable discussion from 5:15-6:45pm via Zoom -  </span> <a href="https://www.eventcreate.com/e/advocateforchange/" target="_blank"> Register here </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 7th: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Halloween Costume Swap </span> </p> <p> <span> The first Annual Community Halloween Costume Sway will take place at Four Seasons Park on Main Street in St. Johnsbury from 2-4 pm on Saturday, October 7th. Please note, you do not need to donate a costume in order to pick a new one. </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Halloween-Costume-Swap.jpg" target="_blank"> Click here to view Event Flyer. </a> <span>   </span> <span> <span> <br/> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 7th: Fall for St. Johnsbury </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you are looking for something fall-themed to do with the whole family, make sure to visit Main Street, Eastern Avenue and Railroad Street in St. Johnsbury on Saturday, October 7th for the Fall for St. Johnsbury festival. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.discoverstjohnsbury.com/fallforstj.html" target="_blank"> Click here to learn more. </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 30th: Center for Advancing Rural Health Equity Fall Gathering </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Learning and Acting Together in our Communities </span> </h3> <p> <span> When </span> <span> : </span> <span>   </span> <span> Monday, October 30, 2023, 8:30 am to 1 pm </span> <span> <br/> Where </span> <span> : Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee, Vermont </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Keynote address by: </span> <span> <span> Dr. Yvonne Goldsberry, MPH, PhD (President, The Endowment for Health) </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The Center for Advancing Rural Health Equity Fall Gathering will create a space for members from community services, health care delivery, research, and education to bring about transformational change by working together to eliminate unfair conditions and helping people in our rural New England communities to be as healthy as possible. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Participants will enhance their understanding of health equity challenges and solutions in our region, network with likeminded people, and come away better equipped to engage in partnerships for health equity in our communities. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.dartmouth-health.org/sites/default/files/2023-09/CARHE-program-at-a-glance-Oct-30-2023.pdf" target="_blank"> View the event program at-a-glance (PDF) </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> Registration is free, but space is limited.  </span> <a href="https://carhe2023.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank"> Register today! </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> November 23rd: 1st Annual Concord Health Center 5K Turkey Trot  to Support Sid's Pantry </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Before you gobble your turkey, trot your way to a health holiday season by walking or running at 5K at the Concord Health Center. This Family friendly, self-timed race is offered to celebrate community, giving and gratitude.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Event Details: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Start: </span> </span> <span> Concord Health Center, 201 East Main Street </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Register: </span> </span> <span> On site at 8am. Race starts at 8:30am </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Entrance Fee: </span> </span> <span> By donations or non-perishable food items </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Questions: </span> </span> <span> Contact Heidi Gingue (802)695-2512 EXT. 2029 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/CHC-Turkey-Trot-Nov-2023.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to view event flyer. </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> SURVEY: Oral Health Care Access </span> </p> <p> <span> Voices for Vermont's Children with our Oral Health Equity partners would like to learn from you about your overall health care and dental care access.  Completing this survey is voluntary and confidential, and we greatly appreciate your willingness to answer the questions. Parents or caregivers with children may choose to complete the survey on behalf of a child. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> After competing the survey, you may choose to click on the provided link to be entered into a drawing for a $100 cash card. Depending on the survey response up to five may be awarded to participants. The drawing will occur on October 6th, winners will be contacted the week following.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have questions, would like more information, or want to see the results of the survey,  please feel free to contact </span> </span> <a href="http://mfay@voicesforvtkids.org/" target="_blank"> Michelle Fay </a> <span> <span> or </span> </span> <a href="http://carlenf@voicesforvtkids.org/" target="_blank"> Carlen Finn </a> <span> <span> at </span> </span> <a href="https://www.voicesforvtkids.org/" target="_blank"> Voices for Vermont's Children </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd9sy_AKwp2VLiGIBAEHGRjE-Ko1wCY21lI7lycqpIXSouGQ/viewform" target="_blank"> Click here to take survey. </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> Upcoming events happening this October and November. Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image Congratulations, Dusti Wells! 2022-2023 Asthma Champion 2023-09-28T17:58:02Z 2023-09-28T17:58:02Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Dusty+Wells+NSS.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Congratulations, Dusti Wells! 2022-2023 Asthma Champion! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 28, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Vermont Department of Health’s Asthma Friendly Task Force is pleased to recognize Newark Street School as an Asthma Friendly School in 2022-2023 at the Silver Level for implementing and/or enforcing sufficient best practices to reach that level, as listed on the  </span> <a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/wellness/asthma/asthma-friendly-schools-vermont" target="_blank"> ASTHMA-FRIENDLY SCHOOLS IN VERMONT </a> <span>  webpage. We congratulate you on your impressive efforts to make your school as asthma-friendly as possible and thereby help students with asthma avoid triggers, manage their symptoms, avoid missed school days and asthma-related emergencies, and be able to breathe easier while learning. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We are also pleased to recognize Dusti Wells, School Nurse as an Asthma Champion for 2022-2023 for demonstrating exceptional commitment to improving and promoting asthma friendly policies and practices at Newark Street School. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Congratulations, Dusti! We appreciate your dedication to Newark Street School &amp; the ý East Community! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Dusty+Wells+NSS.png" alt=""/> </div> We are pleased to recognize Dusti Wells, School Nurse as an Asthma Champion for 2022-2023 for demonstrating exceptional commitment to improving and promoting asthma friendly policies and practices in your school. District News,Newark School,Health Services,Community thumbnail main image Burke Fall Foliage Festival 2023-09-27T15:02:23Z 2023-09-27T15:02:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Annual Burke Fall Foliage Festival </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 27, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> September 30th at 9AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> East Burke Village </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> HOSTED BY </span> </h5> <p> <span> Burke Chamber of Commerce </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> September 30th at 9AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> East Burke Village, Vermont </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> HOSTED BY </span> </h5> <p> <span> Burke Area Chamber of Commerce </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Located in East Burke Village on the green at the Burke Mountain Clubhouse/East Burke Library. The Burke Fall Festival is organized and hosted by the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce with assistance from many volunteers, local businesses and other organizations. The event is a fundraiser for the Chamber with proceeds used to help us promote the Burke Area, provide services to our members and support economic growth in our community. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The days' events include: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Parade starts at 10am </span> </li> <li> <span> BBQ with burgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, sausages and more! </span> </li> <li> <span> Kids Area with games and face painting (proceeds benefit Burke Town School) </span> </li> <li> <span> FREE ice cream for kids (1pm) donated by Clementine's Creamery </span> </li> <li> <span> Pony Rides </span> </li> <li> <span> Horse Drawn Wagon Rides </span> </li> <li> <span> Farm Animal Petting Zoo </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Cow Plop Bingo (cash prizes) - Purchase squares prior to 9/30 at East Burke Market or Mike's Gas in West Burke. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Purchase squares on festival day at the Burke Chamber/Festival Info Booth. $5 per square. Winner gets half the pot! </span> </li> <li> <span> Book Sale inside the East Burke Community Library (proceeds benefit library/Burke Mtn Club) </span> </li> <li> <span> White Schoolhouse Tours </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Craft Fair featuring 70+ vendors!  </span> </span> <a href="http://burkevermont.com/files/2023%20Burke%20Fall%20Festival%20Vendor%20Map%20and%20List(1).pdf" target="_blank"> CLICK HERE FOR LIST/MAP OF VENDORS </a> </li> <li> <span> Raffle of Crafts from festival vendors - at the Burke Chamber/Festival Info Booth  </span> </li> <li> <span> Fall Fest posters, beer mugs, shirts, sweatshirts and more for sale at the Burke Chamber/Festival Info Booth </span> </li> <li> <span> Burke Citizen of the Year announced after the parade (10:30am or so) at the Gazebo </span> </li> <li> <span> 11am - Interactive show from Reptiles on the Move at the Gazebo </span> </li> <li> <span> noon - 2:30pm - Music from Whiskers of Odd at the Gazebo  </span> </li> <li> <span> 1pm - Rubber Ducky Races at the Dishmill Brook - cash prizes! (proceeds benefit Lyndon Rescue) </span> </li> <li> <span> 9am-1pm - East Burke Congregational Church (538 Route 114) - Sale by Donation <br/> Older folding wooden chairs, cane seat chairs, children's puppet theater, handmade puppets and various household items. </span> </li> <li> <span> 11am-3pm- East Burke School (611 Route 114) - 20th Anniversary Celebration and Open House!  <br/> Lunch options, hot mulled cider*, lawn games, craft demonstrations, school tours <br/> *Free mulled cider for all first responders, road crews, law enforcement and anyone else assisting with flood recovery efforts. </span> </li> <li> <span> 11am-2pm - Thaddeus Stevens School (638 Route 114) - Chemistry Activity: What's in Your Water? Paint Your Face o Nature </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Festival parking </span> </span> <span> - Please be aware that traffic and parking in the village will be very busy on festival day. Plan accordingly! Carpool if possible. Festival parking will mainly be at the East Burke Storage shed lot on Route 114 (a three minute walk to the festival). When that is full, you may need to park just down the road at Darling Recreational Park on Route 114 (across from the cemetery just past the Mountain Rd/114 intersection. A 5-10 minute walk to the green). </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please drive carefully and slowly through the village and do not park in private business lots or areas marked, 'No Parking.' <br/> Route 114 from the East Burke Fire Station to Pinkham Road will be closed for the parade from 9:45-10:45am. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Located in East Burke Village on the green at the Burke Mountain Clubhouse/East Burke Library. The Burke Fall Festival is organized and hosted by the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce with assistance from many volunteers, local businesses and other organizations. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Upcoming Newark Street Scurry 5K Run/Walk 2023-09-27T14:12:29Z 2023-09-27T14:12:29Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Newark-Street-Scurry-5K-Run.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newark Street Scurry 5K Run/Walk </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 27, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> October 1, 2023 at 9AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Newark Street School </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> FREE ENTRY! </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> For Newark Street Students </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> October 1, 2023 at 9AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Newark Street School </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> FREE ENTRY! </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> For Newark Street Students </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Come scurry down the roads and trails with us and enjoy a morning full of fall wellness fun while also supporting our school! The 5K run/walk will be followed by a Wellness Festival which will include recovery yoga, SHINE Dance Fitness Demo, local farm veggies for sale, food trucks, fire trucks, and more! <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This event was organized by The Friends of Newark Street School: a group of caregivers, staff, and community members working to support the goals of Newark Street School and foster relationships between the school and members of the communities that it serves. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have questions about registration or anything else about the Scurry and festival please email: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:fonss1448@gmail.com" target="_blank"> fonss1448@gmail.com </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> October 1, 2023 at 9AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Newark Street School </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> FREE ENTRY! </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> For Newark Street Students </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Come scurry down the roads and trails with us and enjoy a morning full of fall wellness fun while also supporting our school! The 5K run/walk will be followed by a Wellness Festival which will include recovery yoga, SHINE Dance Fitness Demo, local farm veggies for sale, food trucks, fire trucks, and more! <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This event was organized by The Friends of Newark Street School: a group of caregivers, staff, and community members working to support the goals of Newark Street School and foster relationships between the school and members of the communities that it serves. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have questions about registration or anything else about the Scurry and festival please email: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:fonss1448@gmail.com" target="_blank"> fonss1448@gmail.com </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Newark-Street-Scurry-5K-Run-a925bacb.jpg" alt=""/> </div> It's going to be a great weekend for fall activities! Saturday, September 30th is the Burke Fall Foliage Festival and Sunday, October 1st is the Newark Street Scurry 5K and Wellness Festival in Newark! Come join us this Sunday morning for a great time on the hill! Walk, run, kids races, kids nature walk, dancing, yoga, raffles, a taco truck, and more! Register by visiting the ý East website, or in person on Sunday morning between 8:15-8:30. Events begin at 9am. District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Communications and Policy Committee Meeting September 21, 2023 2023-09-25T16:46:53Z 2023-09-25T16:46:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Communications and Policy Committee Meeting Recording Now Available - September 21, 2023 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's meeting agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1odFMtxQZoFzKeCqPBeD_ivJGuHgVQEc7m0gC987RMNE/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> </div> The Communications and Policy Committee September 21, 2023 meeting recording is now available. School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Pursue a Career in Teaching — Tuition Free 2023-09-19T15:47:44Z 2023-09-19T15:47:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Pursue a Career in Teaching — Tuition Free! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 18, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> A program to increase the number of licensed teachers in Vermont </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> VSAC is now offering individuals an interest-free, forgivable loan which pays up to 100% of tuition </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Funded by the Vermont Legislature, the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program covers up to full tuition, (which may also cover room, board, books and supplies) for qualified recipients enrolled in a program that leads to a degree or certificate in education and a teaching license with an emphasis on encouraging Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color, new Americans, and other historically underrepresented communities. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Funding is awarded to qualifying applicants on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been depleted.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Recipients are awarded in the form of an interest-free loan which is forgiven when the recipient signs a promissory note and has completed the following work obligations: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Agree to work as a teacher in a Vermont public school for a minimum of one year following licensure for each year of assistance received <br/>   </span> </li> </ul> <h4> <span> WHO IS ELIGIBLE?  </span> </h4> <ul> <li> <span> Vermont or non-Vermont residents </span> </li> <li> <span> Maintaining good standing at your school </span> </li> <li> <span> Enrolled in a teaching program at an eligible school that leads to a degree or certificate in education and a teaching license </span> </li> </ul> <h4> <span> <br/> HOW MUCH IS THE AWARD? </span> </h4> <p> <span> Full tuition up to $16,280. This award can be used to pay for tuition, fees, room, board, and the cost of books and supplies. </span> </p> <h4> <span> <br/> WHEN CAN I TAKE COURSES?  </span> </h4> <p> <span> The program covers programs that begin on or after July 1, 2023.  </span> </p> <h4> <span> <br/> HOW DO I APPLY? </span> </h4> <ol> <li> <span> Complete the Unified Scholarship Application online through your </span> <span>   </span> <a href="https://secureacctaccess.vsac.org/myvsac/?" target="_blank"> MyVSAC </a> <span>  account. For detailed information about the application, refer to pages 1–4 of the  </span> <a href="https://www.vsac.org/sites/default/files/uploads/pdf_resources/Scholarships_Booklet.pdf" target="_blank"> Scholarships for Vermonters booklet </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> Complete the  </span> <a href="https://www.vsac.org/plan/paying-for-college/fafsa-first" target="_blank"> FAFSA </a> <span>   </span> <span> for the academic year you’re attending or planning to attend </span> </li> <li> <span> If selected as a recipient by the selection committee, recipients sign a promissory note when they accept funding that commits them to the following work arrangements. The loan will be forgiven when the work obligation is met: </span> </li> </ol> <ul> <li> <span> Agree to work as a teacher in a Vermont public school for a minimum of one year following licensure for each year of assistance received </span> </li> </ul> <h4> <span> <br/> WHEN SHOULD I APPLY? </span> </h4> <p> <span> Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until all funds have been awarded. </span> </p> <h4> <span> <br/> WHEN WILL I KNOW IF I'VE BEEN SELECTED? </span> </h4> <p> <span> You will be notified by mail approximately two weeks after submission of all required documents.  </span> </p> <h4> <span> <br/> WHAT IS AN INTEREST-FREE FORGIVABLE LOAN? </span> </h4> <p> <span> The State of Vermont offers several forgivable loan programs to encourage students to enter the Vermont workforce in specific high-demand fields. These unique loans: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Are interest free </span> </li> <li> <span> Require awarded students to sign a promissory note committing to specific work obligations when they accept the funding </span> </li> <li> <span> Do not require payment while the student is enrolled in the applicable degree or training program </span> </li> <li> <span> Are “forgiven” — which means that the loan does not have to be paid back — when the student meets the work obligations outlined in the promissory note they signed </span> </li> <li> <span> Must be repaid if the student doesn't complete the program, doesn't receive their license, or doesn't work in the field in Vermont following licensure </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> For example: Mary received $16,000 in a teacher forgivable loan program for her senior year. Upon completion of the program, Mary received her teaching license and began working as a teacher in a Vermont public school. One year later her employment was verified, and the loan was forgiven! </span> </p> <h4> <span> <br/> IS OTHER FUNDING AVAILABLE?  </span> </h4> <p> <span> Vermont residents may also qualify for the </span> <span>   </span> <a href="https://www.vsac.org/pay/student-aid-options/grants" target="_blank"> Advancement Grant </a> <span>  or the  </span> <a href="https://www.vsac.org/pay/student-aid-options/grants%22%20/o%20%22grants" target="_blank"> Vermont Grant </a> <span> .  </span> </p> <h4> <span> <br/> Questions about your scholarship application or status?  </span> </h4> <h4> <a href="https://www.vsac.org/contact" target="_blank"> Contact VSAC </a> <span>  or call 888-253-4819. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h4> </div> Funded by the Vermont Legislature, the Vermont Teacher Forgivable Loan Program covers up to full tuition, (which may also cover room, board, books and supplies) for qualified recipients enrolled in a program that leads to a degree or certificate in education and a teaching license with an emphasis on encouraging Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color, new Americans, and other historically underrepresented communities. Newark School,District News,Concord School,Employment,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image LTS Winter Snowboarding & Skiing Program at Burke Mountain 2023-09-18T20:03:28Z 2023-09-18T20:03:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS Winter Snowboarding &amp; Skiing Program at Burke Mountain </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 18, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Dear LTS Families, </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We are excited to start planning for our Winter Sports Program at LTS Middle School. Please complete this form if your 6-8th grade student would like to ski or snowboard at Burke Mountain this year. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Starting mid January - tentative day of Thursdays starting 1/11/24, students who choose this option travel to Burke Mountain by bus, 6 times during the winter, for the entire school day. They will return to school in time for regular dismissal. All students take a lesson at the mountain and return to school in time for dismissal. Students bring and eat lunch at the mountain. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We plan to offer other options (such as Siskin, Ice Skating, etc.) but these are not confirmed yet. We do need your student to commit now if they would like to ski or snowboard, by completing these forms. If your student does not want to ski or snowboard, they will choose one of the other activities. That form will come out for signups in November. All students must participate in an activity. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Full scholarships are available for all activities (including skiing/snowboarding) if needed. We are partnering with Village Sport Shop to offer season ski and snowboard rentals to all skiers and snowboarders. This means that your student will have skis/snowboard, boots and a helmet that they can take home or use as they wish for the winter! We will do a rental fitting at school and the equipment can be stored at school if your student does not want to take them home. There is a cost to these rentals, but you can also choose a full scholarship below if that is a need for your family. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please complete this form by the September 22nd deadline if your student wants to participate in skiing or snowboarding. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you are interested in chaperoning or participating in any of these activities, there is a box below to apply. </span> </span> <span> <span> Prior volunteer registration approval &amp; background check required to participate. </span> </span> <span> Volunteers are responsible for the fees associated with rentals and ticketing. These will be available at the discounted rate offered to the school (limited availability) and must be paid for in advance. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you are interested in signing your child up for this program, please </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> submit your registration form by September 22nd </span> <span> <span> using the registration button below. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please note, there will be other winter activities offered for students who do not want to ski or snowboard at a later date. Those have not been confirmed yet so we want to encourage students to sign up for the mountain. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> For questions, please contact the LTS office. </span> </span> </p> </div> We are excited to start planning for our Winter Sports Program at LTS Middle School. Please complete this form if your 6-8th grade student would like to ski or snowboard at Burke Mountain this year. Starting mid January - tentative day of Thursdays starting 1/11/24, students who choose this option travel to Burke Mountain by bus, 6 times during the winter, for the entire school day. They will return to school in time for regular dismissal. All students take a lesson at the mountain and return to school in time for dismissal. Students bring and eat lunch at the mountain. September 2023,Experiential Learning,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image KESD Facility Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Recording 2023-09-18T16:56:26Z 2023-09-18T16:56:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Recording </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> September 18, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Details: </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> When: </span> </span> <span> <span> September 14, </span> </span> <span> 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Time: </span> </span> <span> 5 pm </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Location: </span> </span> <span> KESD District Offices, Hilton Hall. Located at 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center, VT  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Join Meeting Online via Zoom: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Phone Login Info:‬ </span> </span> <span> 1 929 205 6099   </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Meeting ID: </span> </span> <span> 885 3948 4711 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> MEETING AGENDA </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> 5:00 p.m. </span> <span> <span> Call the meeting to order, </span> </span> <span> <span> record meeting  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Agenda changes, Introductions </span> </li> <li> <span> Public Comment </span> </li> <li> <span> Discussion </span> </li> <li> <span> Facility Evaluation Data Points </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1neYfloGwh9Wn_PnyLybEBVwd_2jV0coUNTC-wD6Dj4c/edit" target="_blank"> KESD Class Size Policy </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t18p0naMWVhSKU3EMh8dHlMCyHkmWqdR5pXHRa5bjWM/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> Student Transfers Declined due to Class Size </a> </li> <li> <span> National &amp; State Teacher Trends </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17dZXKAXdmy27bCEun7VfY2MEk1ygnMBZSjApNDhltS8/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> Building Capacity </a> <span>   </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-school-construction-planning-guide.pdf" target="_blank"> AOE School Construction Guide </a> </li> <li> <span> Classroom Use </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJK6F9dItIoXAD8VaewA9USfimVk22kz/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> KESD 2023 Facilities Report </a> </li> <li> <span> <span> School “Tours” &amp; gbA meetings / surveys  </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FqUhjoRcKDcaH4xT64-aSHWg8I4DBkYgZcObfoaWb7Q/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> Input &amp; Feedback </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BA7c-iTgARg_rXH6gixelK5lrwGIzNYp2quAKGRgkNQ/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> Input &amp; Feedback Color Coded </a> <span> <span> (Updated with Principal Feedback) </span> </span> <span> <span> coded by: </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Delayed Maintenance </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget Items </span> </li> <li> <span> Items Impacting Education - Best Practice  </span> </li> <li> <span> Items Impacting Education - AOE Compliance </span> </li> <li> <span> Requirements (Code / ADA) </span> </li> <li> <span> High Aspirations </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Map Out Future </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11wg378ff85ZFljS774-78Ln2SdCWleBzzEtIC8yKvKc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Meeting Schedule &amp; Facility Evaluation Process </a> <span>   </span> </li> <li> <span> Gilman Report - </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1liPNyyg4-uNbK37TJnX3EIRd4Fg_UssCV9oy4i_HVqo/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Updated 9/1/23 </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> For Information Only </span> </li> <li> <span> Public Comment </span> </li> <li> <span> Adjourn <br/> </span> </li> </ol> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Strategic Planning Priorities &amp; Action Steps: <br/> </span> </h3> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #1 - Robust Academics for All Students </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Access to quality Pre-K services for all children within the district. </span> </li> <li> <span> Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are designed with a focus on content rigor, student engagement, and continuous improvement of academic achievement. </span> </li> <li> <span> Curriculum, instruction, and assessment result in continuous improvement of academic achievement. </span> </li> <li> <span> High quality faculty and consistent and quality professional development. </span> </li> <li> <span> Resources, availability and consistent training and use of technology to improve student learning    </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for Students  </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Personalized Learning </span> </li> <li> <span> Positive school culture and environment </span> </li> <li> <span> Employee Self Care and Wellness </span> </li> <li> <span> Quality facilities that promote a positive school culture </span> </li> <li> <span> Active and equitable co-curricular participation </span> </li> <li> <span> Active and equitable student health and wellness participation </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #3 - Maintain and Build Strong Community Connections </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - school and parents/community </span> </li> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - board and community </span> </li> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular service learning/volunteer and civics participation of students in the local community </span> </li> <li> <span> Facilitate routine community events and use of the school and volunteer opportunities within the school </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #4 - Assure Effective and Efficient Management of resources </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Transparency and fiscal responsibility when building budgets </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #1 Robust Academics for All Students </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for students </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects a facilities plan which addresses Priority 1-3        <br/> </span> </li> </ol> </div> The KESD Facility Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Recording for the meeting held on September 14, 2023 is now available. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Facilities Committee,September 2023,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image National Alliance on Mental Illness September Newsletter 2023-09-18T16:36:42Z 2023-09-18T16:36:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> National Alliance on Mental Illness September Newsletter </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 18, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC-TybyCaoBKGv-TCn9H2H_LDB_gfpwvp3ob3vFsXfWFglLBa1PCUWZ7DpTN5IuUQabmWt9GJdOpRRXuEpte3MPMJuwgKwX_e_nGneAZ_3noEh8xpHwrjTTVNQbp0S7LAJ436oroXMparpsXitxcPjG3XKfu-H-qGJg==&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month </a> <span> —a time to raise awareness and discuss this highly stigmatized topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> "We can all benefit from honest and open conversations about mental health and suicide. Just one conversation can change a life. You can make a difference by being there to listen and support someone who may be struggling to get help and access treatment. 9-8-8 is the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline that is available 24/7 for individuals and family members. NAMI Vermont's Support Groups are another great resource to help individuals connect with someone who understands, who has been there." said Laurie Emerson, Executive Director. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Join us this month in sharing information and resources to put an end to the stigma around suicide so that people experiencing suicidal thoughts aren't afraid to seek help. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Free Documentary Screenings of Anxious Nation Statewide </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> NAMI Vermont, with the support of other state community organizations, is bringing the documentary  </span> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC5xIYiz0me-_AsvybgkaJI7wSBuMmXWS8bgczNG4gSkJZz-QCFYTTDtAIgcasUK1Fxsq97QzUn6QHH36ehiBLF2yQU0nxkeJWw==&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Anxious Nation </a> <span>  (2022) to communities statewide beginning September 21. In the film, Academy Award-winning director Vanessa Roth and first-time co-director Laura Morton thoughtfully unfold the epidemic of anxiety and explore why we are such an anxious nation. We will host five screenings of Anxious Nation throughout Vermont this fall. These screenings are free to the public thanks to a grant from the Vermont Community Foundation. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The events will feature a screening of the documentary followed by a facilitated Q&amp;A session and/or panel discussions. NAMI Vermont and partnering organizations will provide free mental health and suicide prevention resources. Screenings are made possible with the support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and United Way Mental Health Initiative. </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC-TybyCaoBKGEbq5fhYchS1tOp1chYDh-DA6UyyBEWluiMh-UbOJM8YN37YWAIJjwAuKLpVUUUw1OhHwzamTq6dbtYAgp7p-qQ==&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> SOUTH BURLINGTON: September 21, 5–7 p.m., South Burlington Public Library </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC-TybyCaoBKGkp1wmABvf7_NyNoBOJCN56oPl6Kklup5jHUrbTqsvaaacVz2bfov9a84jh6Lv0XbB4gwLwnftgUI-CCFGqCu-Q==&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> ST. JOHNSBURY: September 28, 6–8:30 p.m., St. Johnsbury Academy, Fuller Hall (Host Sponsor) </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC-TybyCaoBKGGCv__fAYcyD_HBGqc_4fe7EOS2ylgXFAdiSSAEgixzf_ro5-5iPTqGJFaP6xL2AJvuTukc1tCGbrAdkGldjcYA==&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> BURLINGTON: October 5, 6–8:30 p.m., The Main Street Landing Performing Arts Center Film House (Host Sponsor) </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC-TybyCaoBKG2AXdss4Jz9bEOMNdskGL8upWV3KBvXOV64gbmqNqt5RPa7BX0CGN0D_s-efLSRVZEaP02xLhgcbJVG1pxLrM5g==&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> BRATTLEBORO: October 11, 6–8 p.m., Brooks Memorial Library Community Meeting Room </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC-TybyCaoBKG_VZqA5KO7DlyvHiTbzuwPt_qlSyXh3T5pLtP6MRJJCLCAgFc2tjZ67WDAtLX9cvgRqqiGTredtcuLZmDqQvUxA==&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> MONTPELIER: October 18, 6–8 p.m., The Savoy Theater </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Burlington Pride Festival </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We had an AMAZING day at the Burlington Pride Festival at the Burlington waterfront on Sunday! A little rain didn't stop people from showing up to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and have a day filled with fun. It was a great chance to meet new people, make connections, visit vendors, and enjoy the festivities organized by  </span> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC-TybyCaoBKGDPNAdgYsIBGmk1KsLcLN3XD1dHUjnGJtZRUv4HaqWKMslCMNrBHAbs_B0UcdRrUHHAm9kFufe0mHvvdlLv9Haw==&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Pride Center of Vermont </a> <span> . </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/md/pexels/dms3rep/multi/pexels-photo-1280638.jpeg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> New and Returning Connection Recovery Support Groups </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We have two new  </span> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC2rJHR3ZdqfehgmWenQGBJnBMDABnebqcfanED2svjjKh2u4t3gVKPiyRa5eIls-vj26GTh87onWt5cjqjfPtmQrVYKrUpGIY68xFpNpywHkV1rOI6ntlUwp8tZ1M4J2vQ==&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Connection Recovery Support Group </a> <span>  options available for peers living with mental health challenges. Get support from others who can relate to your situation in a safe, peer-led environment. If you have questions about our support groups, please contact  </span> <a href="mailto:program@namivt.org" target="_blank"> program@namivt.org </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> VIRTUAL SOUTHERN VERMONT CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP </span> </p> <p> <span> 2nd and 4th Mondays </span> </p> <p> <span> 7–8:30 p.m. </span> </p> <p> <span> Virtual via Zoom </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> RUTLAND CONNECTION SUPPORT GROUP </span> </p> <p> <span> ***First meeting: October 1 </span> </p> <p> <span> 1st and 3rd Sundays </span> </p> <p> <span> 4:30–6 p.m. </span> </p> <p> <span> Rutland Mental Health Services </span> </p> <p> <span> 78 South Main Street, Rutland, VT 05701 </span> </p> <p> <span> Carriage House Conference Room (on Engrem Ave.) </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC4AkvQo-rSOuaZPe4H88_zfAoC49POUhK8W4okdWQ0QoPV1lrUw1KQ6wMOMhjdcgw8VgTcrS0dWRr6C636tkd6dnKmPLuWuBKm1dKS0XB3tHe04JgJ25h8aIlSddBQNb8A==&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Register for the NAMI Vermont 2023 Conference: Together for Mental Health </a> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC5xIYiz0me-_Itzg87hg3NBXRvtXeIASei6H6cNS3zS1ChOuQNi2rc0zNADs6lmh2FkI7aXeQIfgd9zhv2xLy74lb6UwnYrn66MJwovTjUDWmAgisDWCIGoc1DkSL5DzZ1B2tXCsdjmS&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Register today to attend our Annual Conference </a> <span> ! We have an exciting lineup of speakers and workshops ready for this year's in-person conference on November 15 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in South Burlington. The event will feature keynote presentations from Dr. Xavier Amador and Dr. Paul Foxman, plus many other skilled speakers and opportunities to learn and network. Visit our website to to see the full agenda and complete the online registration. <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or exhibiting at this year's conference, please reach out to Cathy LaClair, Events &amp; Fundraising Coordinator:  </span> <span> <span> 802-876-7949 x103 </span> </span> <span> or  </span> <a href="mailto:claclair@namivt.org" target="_blank"> claclair@namivt.org </a> <span> . </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/nami+conference.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> New Mental Illness &amp; Recovery Workshops Scheduled </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> NAMI Vermont has scheduled two free, day-long  </span> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHCx6lwmVIybEzR2emrxB1oRli1-KaiEA1vgtuNqCFP4GaDt-ghx2tKqARZ01LQj6C--s-TYfZyk_6IAOm3OqfqNizgTYfv7GJHUMWKZBaeIBAfDN5N8ZQRNUgPB5wbm2YZnm0JnoSEp7n2zHmsXzy7dc=&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Mental Illness &amp; Recovery (MIR) Workshops </a> <span>  to take place later this fall. These workshops are open to any community members who want to learn more about mental health conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and resources available. Registration required. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> October 21, 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. </span> </p> <p> <span> Howard Center—Mt. Mansfield Room </span> </p> <p> <span> 208 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401 </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> December 2, 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. </span> </p> <p> <span> Nurturing Tranquility </span> </p> <p> <span> 55 Seymour Lane, Newport, VT 05855 </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Fall 2023 Virtual Family-to-Family Classes </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Register now to reserve your spot in one of two upcoming virtual  </span> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC8gcefUCJ8EB0cSTSOe4tOtpCznRw5OGUt3rSX-Z07K6htw2VY11R455czI5LSAdcUyjgepSIOZeRw_0QcRuyIUBoet8wdIF27Z3bTUqugzMJJHj9wEBxWLfxi9uRqXXuOQE0fkuKJvU&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Family-to-Family Class </a> <span> . Family-to-Family is an 8-week educational program for family members or close friends of individuals with mental health conditions to learn more about mental illness, problem-solving and communication skills, coping strategies, ways to take care of themselves, and more. Attendance is expected at all eight classes in order to gain the most benefit from the course. The class is FREE.  </span> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC9ocR_YEaP4yZRfZkUe65DIi83gTPr6SGQuVpHrBNG-BW0fdzWqp3sNn4a6i1mpIM1f3Q4TY0rIUHRoMeQAFBr5nNbNqUqHfJZ2m2oKlxer5KfMiiiB3-L8b7fd7YxkcsFDU2mJKo59L&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Registration required </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> VIRTUAL - Hosted by the NAMI Southern Vermont Affiliate </span> </p> <p> <span> Thursdays, 6:30–9 p.m. </span> </p> <p> <span> September 28–November 16, 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> Zoom information available after registration </span> </p> <p> <span> REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 21 </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> VIRTUAL - Hosted by the NAMI Central Vermont Affiliate </span> </p> <p> <span> Tuesdays, 6–8:30 p.m. </span> </p> <p> <span> October 3–November 21, 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> Zoom information available after registration </span> </p> <p> <span> REGISTRATION CLOSES SEPTEMBER 28 </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Vermont Suicide Prevention Symposium 2023 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Join us at the  </span> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC5z58EjYg4_hxNMjMzx0R36tZaOxFE2XAaf-9UPCa9ZyjUU3HvYtCi-ZKmU-7vZRfXW-xXEbDcTKW3InfGlsvHQ_WmV52SgqYx9c5VZZRS5SJ0wV2Ic2VVE=&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Vermont Suicide Prevention Symposium 2023: Creating Communities of Hope Through Empowerment and Action </a> <span> ! This event brings together national, regional, and Vermont stakeholders to facilitate collaborations and strengthen suicide prevention. The full-day symposium offers three amazing Keynote Presentations that will inspire professionals and laymen alike. Topics will be explored in depth during eight workshops held throughout the day in four specific disciplines.  </span> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC5z58EjYg4_hxNMjMzx0R36tZaOxFE2XAaf-9UPCa9ZyjUU3HvYtCi-ZKmU-7vZRfXW-xXEbDcTKW3InfGlsvHQ_WmV52SgqYx9c5VZZRS5SJ0wV2Ic2VVE=&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Click here to learn more and register for this inspiring virtual event. </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> September Is Recovery Month </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC5xIYiz0me-_fJFl7rI78xOChVdlxLkv8O6ENuvqbZwSrahFJCFZQjT3xMQIY4DRQbqsAj8YjRDELmInyHOF1RXih_mAon9rzlCw7xCtGBwU&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> National Recovery Month (Recovery Month) </a> <span> <span> , which started in 1989, is an observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible. </span> </span> <a href="https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001AjYDFl119K5wZ5s7DmvqKjHSchHJDpdRsciqm2vcE3pN09tPpAhHC5xIYiz0me-_fJFl7rI78xOChVdlxLkv8O6ENuvqbZwSrahFJCFZQjT3xMQIY4DRQbqsAj8YjRDELmInyHOF1RXih_mAon9rzlCw7xCtGBwU&amp;c=ILbjCtthxerV1X8trwkepgQ9vHDkwIf2bXYe-DP9KmMqKt1XspsMWg==&amp;ch=KqpH8bgYsuaEvsPOazTxlMTwbF26DAUNkN8WxgvjQ2XuuOqUvCB2WA==" target="_blank"> Learn more about Recovery Month on SAMHSA's website. </a> </p> </div> September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness and discuss this highly stigmatized topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help. Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image LTS Step Up & Prosper - Strengthening Families Program for LTS 6th Graders 2023-09-18T14:18:48Z 2023-09-18T14:18:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> LTS Step Up &amp; Prosper - </span> </span> <span> Strengthening Families Program </span> </h2> <h2> <span> 2023-2024 Offering for LTS 6th Graders and Their Families </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 18, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Lyndon Town School, in partnership with UVM Extension, offers families of incoming 6th graders the Step Up &amp; Prosper program which provides hands on learning opportunities through evidence based programs. Prosper is a program that promotes family and community wellness through a variety of workshops that help build resiliency. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Strengthening Families Program 10-14 is a series of seven, fun workshops for LTS 6th graders and their families to help with a successful transition to middle school. The activities in this program will help prepare youth and their families for the new challenges and opportunities of middle school. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> SFP 10-14 Helps Youth with: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Handling peer pressure </span> </li> <li> <span> Showing respect for others </span> </li> <li> <span> Understanding and appreciating their family </span> </li> <li> <span> Dealing better with stress </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> SFP 10-14 helps parents to: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Improve communication </span> </li> <li> <span> Be kind but firm, using love and limits </span> </li> <li> <span> Be consistent with rules and expectations </span> </li> <li> <span> Explore and share family values and goals with their child </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> As we know Vermont youth are engaging in risky behaviors at an early age, and there is a need for evidence-based programs that can prevent these behaviors before they become a problem, helping youth to lead fulfilling contributing lives. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Studies of this Family Program shows outcomes lasting into young adulthood. </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Reduced exposures to substance use </span> </li> <li> <span> Reduced lifetime STD rates and substance use in young adults </span> </li> <li> <span> Multiple positive outcomes up through 12th grade including; </span> </li> <li> <span> Better grades </span> </li> <li> <span> Economic benefits </span> </li> <li> <span> Reduced lifetime prescription drug misuse </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 6th Grade Step Up and Prosper gets started soon! We hope to be offering 2 sessions: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Tuesdays starting 9/26 </span> </li> <li> <span> Thursdays starting 9/28 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Some other program highlights: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Free Family Dinner at 5:30 </span> </li> <li> <span> Free Babysitting for younger family members </span> </li> <li> <span> Individual one hour sessions for the parents and the youth starting at 6:00 </span> </li> <li> <span> Family Session for all from 7:00 - 8:00 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> What Program Participants say about STEP UP AND PROSPER </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> “This program has opened my eyes to a lot of the ways in which I interact with &amp; discipline my daughter. We look forward to coming every week and always enjoy being here. It’s good to know that other families go through the same trials &amp; tribulations that we go through.”  </span> </span> <span> –LTS Parent </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> “Some of my favorite things about Step Up &amp; PROSPER are: spending time with friends, free dinner, peer pressure practice, making family shields, making our goal posters, making family trees. Overall Step Up &amp; PROSPER was very fun!” </span> </span> <span> –LTS 6th grade student </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> “I learned how much better my relationship with my child can be when we spend more time together.” </span> </span> <span> –LTS parent </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> “I feel this has been such an enriching program for our family. I highly recommend this program for families to strengthen the family bond.” </span> <span> <span> –Jan Wade, LTS parent <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> Lyndon Town School, in partnership with UVM Extension, offers families of incoming 6th graders the Step Up & Prosper program which provides hands on learning opportunities through evidence based programs. Prosper is a program that promotes family and community wellness through a variety of workshops that help build resiliency. September 2023,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Communications and Policy Committee Meeting September 21, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-09-15T18:26:23Z 2023-09-15T18:26:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Communications and Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 21, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1odFMtxQZoFzKeCqPBeD_ivJGuHgVQEc7m0gC987RMNE/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting September 25, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-09-15T12:36:36Z 2023-09-15T12:36:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 25, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XLhibvQTSREFPs0OleDfRPx_6C9l8LB-ykr9Ja3Sg50/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting September 19, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-09-14T18:39:23Z 2023-09-14T18:39:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> CANCELLED </span> <span> <span> September 19, 2023- </span> </span> <span> CANCELLED </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aLVKZxlxkKim_dMDSzWFvZBTabkF3Tmbdihl2XQrDLA/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Upcoming SheJumps KEAP Event 2023-09-14T15:12:28Z 2023-09-14T15:12:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Upcoming SheJumps Event Sponsored by KEAP, SheJumps, ý Trails &amp; Northwoods Stewardship Center </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 14, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> She Jumps </span> <span> ,  </span> <span> Northwoods Stewardship Center, </span> <span>  and  </span> <span> ý East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) </span> <span>  are excited to offer the first-ever  </span> <span> Mountain Biking &amp; Wild Skills </span> <span>  event at  </span> <span> Burke Mountain </span> <span> ! Event Registration includes KT day pass, lunch, and snacks. This event is being provided for free, with a suggested donation of $10 to SheJumps. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> SheJumps' Wild Skills events teach young girls the  </span> <span> survival and technical skills </span> <span>  they need for outdoor adventuring. At the ý Trails event, girls will be introduced to mountain biking through workshops on biking skills, first aid, bike maintenance, and more! This event will  </span> <span> encourage </span> <span>  girls to  </span> <span> learn new skills </span> <span> , </span> <span>  take on challenges </span> <span> , and  </span> <span> think creatively </span> <span>  which develops perseverance and fosters confidence. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> SheJumps goal is to see girls learning, having fun, and connecting in an encouraging environment with amazing instruction and support from female mentors. We want Wild Skills to be an experience they will remember, one that will spark a lifetime of passion for the outdoors and will remind them that they are capable of anything. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Who can attend? </span> </h3> <p> <span> SheJumps, Northwoods and KEAP are proud to present a day of learning Wild Skills for Northeast ý girls in grades 3-8th. Girls will learn, participate and create, plus all will receive a Wild Skills journal and certificate for joining in the fun. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Participants should: </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> Bring their own bike and helmet, or borrow one from KEAP at the event (free). </span> </li> <li> <span> Dress in layers (athletic clothing, raincoat, etc) </span> </li> <li> <span> Wear close-toed sneakers </span> </li> <li> <span> Bring a water bottle and sunscreen </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> *KEAP has some clothing to borrow. Email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:morganmoore@kingdomeast.org"> morganmoore@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> to request some. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Schedule for the Day: </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> 9:30am Registration/Check-In </span> </li> <li> <span> 10:00am Morning Meeting </span> </li> <li> <span> 10:30am Stations (Trail Ride or Bike Maintenance, First Aid) </span> </li> <li> <span> 12:30pm Lunch </span> </li> <li> <span> 1:00pm Stations (Trail Ride or Bike Maintenance and First Aid) </span> </li> <li> <span> 3:30pm End of Event/Check-Out </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The day begins and ends at the  </span> <span> Village Sport Shop Trailside </span> <span>  on  </span> <span> Darling Hill </span> <span> . Families should park in the  </span> <span> VT Children’s Theater lot </span> <span>  and students should be  </span> <span> checked in at the tent there </span> <span> . Once checked in, girls must  </span> <span> stay with their chaperones </span> <span>  until they are checked out by a parent at the end of the event. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Price: </span> </h3> <p> <span> This event is FREE! There is an optional donation option to support SheJumps' mission of increasing participation of women and girls in the outdoors. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> EVENT SPONSORS: </span> </h5> </div> She Jumps, Northwoods Stewardship Center, and ý East Afterschool Programs (KEAP) are excited to offer the first-ever Mountain Biking & Wild Skills event at Burke Mountain! Event Registration includes KT day pass, lunch, and snacks. District News,Concord School,Miller's Run School,KEAP,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Newark School,Athletics,September 2023,Experiential Learning,Lunenburg School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting September 18, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-09-13T20:00:45Z 2023-09-13T20:00:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 18, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vNkz0sC1XM6TWtHrkVROLypdH0tafhv76Qtj6eerIUk/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Meeting,Finance Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting September 20, 2023 2023-09-13T12:42:28Z 2023-09-13T12:42:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 20, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OTDlKivj2BYcGVXEautmpoLdtD0PByXQYvwLu7GyNwA/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facility Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Agenda Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-09-12T17:55:36Z 2023-09-12T17:55:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Agenda </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> September 12, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Details: </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> When: </span> </span> <span> <span> September 14, </span> </span> <span> 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Time: </span> </span> <span> 5 pm </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Location: </span> </span> <span> KESD District Offices, Hilton Hall. Located at 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center, VT  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Join Meeting Online via Zoom: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Phone Login Info:‬ </span> </span> <span> 1 929 205 6099   </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Meeting ID: </span> </span> <span> 885 3948 4711 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> MEETING AGENDA </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> 5:00 p.m. </span> <span> <span> Call the meeting to order, </span> </span> <span> <span> record meeting  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Agenda changes, Introductions </span> </li> <li> <span> Public Comment </span> </li> <li> <span> Discussion </span> </li> <li> <span> Facility Evaluation Data Points </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1neYfloGwh9Wn_PnyLybEBVwd_2jV0coUNTC-wD6Dj4c/edit" target="_blank"> KESD Class Size Policy </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1t18p0naMWVhSKU3EMh8dHlMCyHkmWqdR5pXHRa5bjWM/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> Student Transfers Declined due to Class Size </a> </li> <li> <span> National &amp; State Teacher Trends </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17dZXKAXdmy27bCEun7VfY2MEk1ygnMBZSjApNDhltS8/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> Building Capacity </a> <span>   </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-school-construction-planning-guide.pdf" target="_blank"> AOE School Construction Guide </a> </li> <li> <span> Classroom Use </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AJK6F9dItIoXAD8VaewA9USfimVk22kz/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> KESD 2023 Facilities Report </a> </li> <li> <span> <span> School “Tours” &amp; gbA meetings / surveys  </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FqUhjoRcKDcaH4xT64-aSHWg8I4DBkYgZcObfoaWb7Q/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> Input &amp; Feedback </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BA7c-iTgARg_rXH6gixelK5lrwGIzNYp2quAKGRgkNQ/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> Input &amp; Feedback Color Coded </a> <span> <span> (Updated with Principal Feedback) </span> </span> <span> <span> coded by: </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Delayed Maintenance </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget Items </span> </li> <li> <span> Items Impacting Education - Best Practice  </span> </li> <li> <span> Items Impacting Education - AOE Compliance </span> </li> <li> <span> Requirements (Code / ADA) </span> </li> <li> <span> High Aspirations </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Map Out Future </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11wg378ff85ZFljS774-78Ln2SdCWleBzzEtIC8yKvKc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Meeting Schedule &amp; Facility Evaluation Process </a> <span>   </span> </li> <li> <span> Gilman Report - </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1liPNyyg4-uNbK37TJnX3EIRd4Fg_UssCV9oy4i_HVqo/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Updated 9/1/23 </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> For Information Only </span> </li> <li> <span> Public Comment </span> </li> <li> <span> Adjourn <br/> </span> </li> </ol> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Strategic Planning Priorities &amp; Action Steps: <br/> </span> </h3> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #1 - Robust Academics for All Students </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Access to quality Pre-K services for all children within the district. </span> </li> <li> <span> Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are designed with a focus on content rigor, student engagement, and continuous improvement of academic achievement. </span> </li> <li> <span> Curriculum, instruction, and assessment result in continuous improvement of academic achievement. </span> </li> <li> <span> High quality faculty and consistent and quality professional development. </span> </li> <li> <span> Resources, availability and consistent training and use of technology to improve student learning    </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for Students  </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Personalized Learning </span> </li> <li> <span> Positive school culture and environment </span> </li> <li> <span> Employee Self Care and Wellness </span> </li> <li> <span> Quality facilities that promote a positive school culture </span> </li> <li> <span> Active and equitable co-curricular participation </span> </li> <li> <span> Active and equitable student health and wellness participation </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #3 - Maintain and Build Strong Community Connections </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - school and parents/community </span> </li> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - board and community </span> </li> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular service learning/volunteer and civics participation of students in the local community </span> </li> <li> <span> Facilitate routine community events and use of the school and volunteer opportunities within the school </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #4 - Assure Effective and Efficient Management of resources </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Transparency and fiscal responsibility when building budgets </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #1 Robust Academics for All Students </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for students </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects a facilities plan which addresses Priority 1-3        <br/> </span> </li> </ol> </div> The ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee will be holding a meeting on Thursday, September 14th at 5pm at the District office. Please see the agenda to learn more. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Facilities Committee,September 2023,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image 2023 Sutton Fall Craft Fair 2023-09-12T14:25:06Z 2023-09-12T14:25:06Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sutton+Fall+Craft+Fair+Flyer+%28blog%29+%281%29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2023 Sutton Fall Craft Fair </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> September 12, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Join us on Saturday, September 23rd for our Annual Fall Craft Fair! Stop by for Pumpkins, Fall Decorations, Scentsy, Craft Vendors, Pampered Chef, Jamie's Woodworking, Farm Fresh Products, Knit/Crochet, Chocolates, Canned Goodies, and more!  </span> <span> <span> There will be a bake sale - all proceeds will go to the student council and 8th grade class. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Get your fall decorations all at a convenient once stop shop! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Event Details: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Date: </span> </span> <span> September 23, 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Time: </span> </span> <span> 10 AM - 2 PM </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Location: </span> </span> <span> 95 Underpass Road, Sutton, VT 05867 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> For more information, please contact Mandy Pike:  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Email: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:mpike@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> mpike@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ,  or by Phone: 802-467-3492 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sutton+Fall+Craft+Fair+Flyer+%28blog%29+%281%29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Join us on Saturday, September 23rd for our Annual Fall Craft Fair! Stop by for Pumpkins, Fall Decorations, Scentsy, Craft Vendors, Pampered Chef, Jamie's Woodworking, Farm Fresh Products, Knit/Crochet, Chocolates, Canned Goodies, and more!  </span> <span> <span> There will be a bake sale - all proceeds will go to the student council and 8th grade class. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Get your fall decorations all at a convenient once stop shop! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sutton+Fall+Craft+Fair+Flyer+%28blog%29+%281%29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Event Details: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Date: </span> </span> <span> September 23, 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Time: </span> </span> <span> 10 AM - 2 PM </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Location: </span> </span> <span> 95 Underpass Road, Sutton, VT 05867 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> For more information, please contact Mandy Pike:  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Email: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:mpike@kingdomeast.org"> mpike@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ,  or by Phone: 802-467-3492 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Join us on Saturday, September 23rd for our Annual Fall Craft Fair! Stop by for Pumpkins, Fall Decorations, Scentsy, Craft Vendors, Pampered Chef, Jamie's Woodworking, Farm Fresh Products, Knit/Crochet, Chocolates, Canned Goodies, and more! Sutton Village School,Community thumbnail main image Press Release: Sean McMannon Discusses Staff Shortages with News 7-VTSU-Lyndon 2023-09-08T19:08:12Z 2023-09-08T19:08:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Press Release: Sean McMannon Discusses Staff Shortages with News 7-VTSU-Lyndon </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 8, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Today Superintendent, Sean McMannon visited Lyndon Town School where he met with Oscar Paredes from News 7-VTSU-Lyndon to discuss the current challenges the District has been facing relating to staff shortages.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The press release is expected to be aired on Tuesday, September 12th. It can be viewed on the KAVT  </span> <a href="https://www.katv.org/" target="_blank"> website </a> <span> , or by visiting the News 7-VTSU-Lyndon  </span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/news7newslinc" target="_blank"> Facebook </a> <span>  page. </span> </p> </div> Newark School,District News,Concord School,Superintendent's Blog,September 2023,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting September 13, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-09-07T21:33:52Z 2023-09-07T21:33:52Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> September 13, 2023 </span> </span> <span> POSTPONED until Sept 20th </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eUFPQFnirp9vyAUKWh694Mlpyo4BY_le7G1BlCbOHUs/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image LTS Step Up & Prosper - Strengthening Families Program 2023-09-07T18:41:40Z 2023-09-07T18:41:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> LTS Step Up &amp; Prosper - </span> </span> <span> Strengthening Families Program </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 7, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Middle LTS 6th Grade Students &amp; Families, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are excited to announce that we will be offering a Step-Up &amp; Prosper program for LTS students in 6th grade and their parents/guardians. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This program includes a series of seven fun workshops for 6th graders and their families to foster successful transition to middle school. The evening goes from 5:30-8:00pm. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Middle LTS 6th Grade Students &amp; Families, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are excited to announce that we will be offering a Step-Up &amp; Prosper program for LTS students in 6th grade and their parents/guardians. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This program includes a series of seven fun workshops for 6th graders and their families to foster successful transition to middle school. The evening goes from 5:30-8:00pm. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> <span> Session Dates: </span> </span> </h3> <p> <span> Beginning in September (we hope to offer 2 sessions) </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Tuesday Sessions </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7)       </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Thursday Sessions </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9)    </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Why sign up for Step-Up &amp; Prosper? </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> Most of our facilitators are your teachers. </span> </li> <li> <span> Have fun with your family &amp; peers learning about adolescent challenges. </span> </li> <li> <span> Laugh, Learn &amp; Connect with each other. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Session Dates: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Beginning in September (we hope to offer 2 sessions) </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Tuesday Sessions </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <span> (9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7)   </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Thursday Sessions </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9)  </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/LTS+Prosper+Flyer+%281%29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Why sign up for Step-Up &amp; Prosper? </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Most of our facilitators are your teachers. </span> </li> <li> <span> Have fun with your family &amp; peers learning about adolescent challenges. </span> </li> <li> <span> Laugh, Learn &amp; Connect with each other. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 7, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Middle LTS 6th Grade Students &amp; Families, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are excited to announce that we will be offering a Step-Up &amp; Prosper program for LTS students in 6th grade and their parents/guardians. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This program includes a series of seven fun workshops for 6th graders and their families to foster successful transition to middle school. The evening goes from 5:30-8:00pm. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> <span> Session Dates: </span> </span> </h3> <p> <span> Beginning in September (we hope to offer 2 sessions) </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Tuesday Sessions </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7)       </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Thursday Sessions </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9)    </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Why sign up for Step-Up &amp; Prosper? </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> Most of our facilitators are your teachers. </span> </li> <li> <span> Have fun with your family &amp; peers learning about adolescent challenges. </span> </li> <li> <span> Laugh, Learn &amp; Connect with each other. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 7, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Middle LTS 6th Grade Students &amp; Families, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are excited to announce that we will be offering a Step-Up &amp; Prosper program for LTS students in 6th grade and their parents/guardians. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This program includes a series of seven fun workshops for 6th graders and their families to foster successful transition to middle school. The evening goes from 5:30-8:00pm. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> <span> Session Dates: </span> </span> </h3> <p> <span> Beginning in September (we hope to offer 2 sessions) </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Tuesday Sessions </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (9/26, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7)       </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Thursday Sessions </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9)    </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Why sign up for Step-Up &amp; Prosper? </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Most of our facilitators are your teachers. </span> </li> <li> <span> Have fun with your family &amp; peers learning about adolescent challenges. </span> </li> <li> <span> Laugh, Learn &amp; Connect with each other. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Benefits for Youth: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Handling Peer Pressure </span> </li> <li> <span> Showing Respect to Others </span> </li> <li> <span> Understanding and Appreciating Family </span> </li> <li> <span> Setting Goals  </span> </li> <li> <span> Identifying Values </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Benefits for Parents: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Improve Communication with Youth </span> </li> <li> <span> Show Love and Set Limits </span> </li> <li> <span> Be Kind but Firm  </span> </li> <li> <span> Be Consistent with Expectations </span> </li> <li> <span> Have Fun with your Middle Schooler </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Other Highlights: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> FREE family dinner at each session </span> </li> <li> <span> FREE childcare for younger siblings </span> </li> <li> <span> Family Prizes and Incentives </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> What Youth and Adults have said about Strengthening Families Program: </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> “This program has opened my eyes to a lot to the ways in which I interact with &amp; discipline my daughter. We  look forward to coming every week and always enjoy being here. It’s good to know that other families go  through the same trials &amp; tribulations that we go through.” </span> <span> <span> –LTS Parent </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> “It really brought my mom and I closer than ever. I really enjoyed being there. My favorite thing was they interacted with us and they provided food for us every week. And there were prizes every week.” </span> </span> <span> -LTS 6th Grader </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> “I feel this has been such an enriching program for our family. I highly recommend this program for families to strengthen the family bond.”  </span> <span> <span> -LTS Parent </span> </span> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Middle LTS 6th Grade Students & Families, We are excited to announce that we will be offering a Step-Up & Prosper program for LTS students in 6th grade and their parents/guardians. This program includes a series of seven fun workshops for 6th graders and their families to foster successful transition to middle school. The evening goes from 5:30-8:00pm. September 2023,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Caledonia County Airport Awareness Day 2023-09-07T14:03:16Z 2023-09-07T14:03:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Caledonia County Airport Awareness Day 2023 <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 7, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KCDA+Final+Flyer.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> When: </span> </span> <span> Saturday, September 9, 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Rain Date: </span> </span> <span> Sunday, September 10, 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Time: </span> </span> <span> 10am-2pm </span> </p> <p> <span> Location: </span> <span> <span> 2107 Pudding Hill Road Lyndonville, Vermont <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Free Parking Available! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> All are welcome to this free annual event where aviation enthusiasts and families can explore aircraft, discuss flight training to obtain your pilot's license with Ytsera Air, fly BETA's simulator, meet pilots, enjoy lunch, and tour our airport and aviation museum. You're also invited to say "Thank You" to Lyndonville Fire, Police and Rescue Squad who will be there. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Event Schedule: </span> </p> <p> <span> 10am: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Aircraft Viewing, BETA Technologies Mobile Flight Simulator </span> </p> <p> <span> 11am: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Vermont Aviation Museum &amp; KCDA History Exhibit. Ytsera Air Flight School Meet &amp; Greet </span> </p> <p> <span> 12pm: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Lyndonville First Congregational Church Chicken BBQ ($15) </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Young Eagles flights are offered for children 8-17 years old with local pilots, </span> </span> <span> FREE OF CHARGE! </span> <span> <span> All Young Eagle Flights should be pre-registered. Go to </span> </span> <a href="http://YoungEaglesDay.org" target="_blank"> YoungEaglesDay.org </a> <span> <span> and register for the event on 9/9/23 at Caledonia County Airport </span> </span> <span> . <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KCDA+Final+Flyer.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Caledonia County Airport invites you to celebrate their Annual Airport Awareness Day on September 9th from 10am-2pm. All are welcome to this free annual event where aviation enthusiasts and families can explore aircraft, discuss flight training to obtain your pilot's license with Ytsera Air, fly BETA's simulator, meet pilots, enjoy lunch, and tour our airport and aviation museum. Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting September 12, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-09-07T13:58:35Z 2023-09-07T13:58:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 12, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jDgn1onmJjY6gSkts3kEz_wSfWaKZq1e9qt6Rx7eSLw/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Back to School PTG Meeting 2023-09-05T16:20:50Z 2023-09-05T16:20:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS Back to School PTG Meeting </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 5, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Middle LTS Families &amp; Community, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> LTS will be holding the first PTG Meeting of the 2023-24 school year on Wednesday, September 6th at 7pm in the LTS Cafeteria. We would love to see you there! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Meeting Details: </span> </h5> <p> <span> DATE: </span> <span> <span> WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 AT 7 PM </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> LOCATION: </span> </span> <span> LTS CAFETERIA OR THROUGH ZOOM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What does the PTG do? </span> </p> <p> <span> Book Fairs, Fundraising, Winter Bingo Events, Monster Mash, Staff Appreciation, Ice Skating </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Who can join?  </span> </p> <p> <span> Teachers, Parents/Guardians, Grandparents, Aunts/Uncles,  Staff, Principals, Asst. Principals and anyone who is interested! </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Why join?  </span> </p> <p> <span> Your voice is heard, Stay Informed, Connect with Parents, Volunteer, Be a leader in the school </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> 4 Types of PTG Members: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> 01. </span> </span> <span> Support </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> You support the value and the mission of the PTG. You attend meetings or go to the activities or events the PTG puts on. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> 02. </span> <span> <span> Volunteer </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> You sign up to help at events or activities that work with your schedule. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> 03. </span> </span> <span> Event Leader </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> You sign up to plan/be in charge of the event and/or activity. </span> </h5> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> 04. </span> <span> <span> Local Leader </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> You are a part of the local board as President, Treasurer, Secretary, etc. You work hand on with school staff to provide PTG events in your community. </span> </h5> </div> LTS will be holding the first PTG Meeting of the 2023-24 school year on Wednesday, September 6th at 7pm in the LTS Cafeteria. We would love to see you there! September 2023,LTS PTG,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Lyndon Town School Updated Guidelines for P.E. 2023-08-29T18:59:10Z 2023-08-29T18:59:10Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lyndon Town School Updated Guidelines for P.E. </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 29, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Welcome Back LTS Families, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are looking forward to the start of a new school year! With the start of the new school year, the P.E. the department will be introducing new expectations, as well as reinforcing expectations from years passed. We would love your support with enforcing these with your child before they leave the house.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The gymnasium floors were redone over the summer. Because of this we are </span> </span> <span> requiring </span> <span> <span> students to wear athletic </span> </span> <span> sneakers </span> <span> <span> for PE. These do not include boots, sandals, Crocs, HeyDudes, etc.  as they can cause injury to oneself or others, or leave scuff marks, ruining our floor. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Starting in September, we will be reserving our spare sneakers for those who truly need them due to our minimal supply. If you would like to donate a pair of sneakers, they are greatly appreciated! If a student does not bring a pair of sneakers to P.E. class they will need to sit out for the duration of the class, which can result in a lower grade. All students in grades 5-8 have been given a locker and an opportunity to rent a lock, for $3.00. They are more than welcome to store their pair of sneakers in a locker so they do not have to remember to bring them every day.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> A new expectation we will be enforcing this year is requiring all students in grades 5-8 to change for P.E. Middle school has P.E. in the morning and most students then spend the rest of the day in the clothes they wore to class. This can cause their clothes to start smelling by the end of the day. Having a change of clothes and an extra deodorant stick in the provided locker can help limit this issue. </span> </span> <span> We are aware some students may be uncomfortable changing in a locker room accompanied by other students of the same gender. For this, we offer a private changing area, as well as an individual bathroom in each of the locker rooms for students. If neither of these work, we can figure out another plan that can accommodate the needs of said student.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to the Physical Education department. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> Bailey Motala: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:bmotala@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> bmotala@kingdomeast.org </a> </p> <p> <span> <span> Thomas Clark: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:tclark@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> tclark@kingdomeast.org </a> </p> <p> <span> <span> Rylee Moore: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:rmoore@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> rmoore@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> We are looking forward to the start of a new school year! With the start of the new school year, the P.E. the department will be introducing new expectations, as well as reinforcing expectations from years passed. We would love your support with enforcing these with your child before they leave the house. August 2023,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image LTS Middle School Guidelines for the 2023-24 School Year 2023-08-25T19:28:36Z 2023-08-25T19:28:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS Middle School Guidelines for the 2023-24 School Year </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 25, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Middle School Families, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! We want to outline a few helpful tips for middle school families to start a successful year. Any questions about the information contained in this letter may be directed to your child’s homeroom teacher, school counselor, or an LTS administrator.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Arrival &amp; Lockers </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> When students arrive at school, they are expected to come directly to their assigned homeroom on the third floor. They will be able to get breakfast and access their lockers between 7:45-8:00 am. While our team works to establish consistency and expectations, we ask that students are not lingering on/visiting other floors in the morning.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Every student will be assigned a locker and a combination lock on the first day of school. Locks are expected to be on lockers and locked at all times. There will be multiple times throughout the day for students to access their lockers. Teachers will practice unlocking these locks with students so that all can learn this valuable skill.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Students will be required to leave their coats, backpacks and other belongings in their locker while bringing to class writing tools, notebooks, and other items needed for class.  </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> The locker is only 6 inches wide and lockers 10 inches deep. Please keep this in mind when loading your bags. </span> </li> </ul> <h5> <span> <br/> Cell phones &amp; Smartwatches </span> </h5> <p> <span> Cell phones and watches became a distraction in classes over the course of the past year. Cell phones that come to school should be powered off and stored in the student’s locker. If a student is using a cell phone at school, or a smartwatch to text or access social media during the school day, they will be addressed by teachers and possibly referred to administration for follow up based on the Behavior Matrix.  </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> Snacks, Beverages &amp; Food Sharing </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Students should not share food with other students at any time.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Snacks should remain nut-safe.  </span> </li> <li> <span> A breakfast cart will be available to students on the 3rd floor when they arrive in the morning. Meals are free. </span> </li> <li> <span> Students should stay hydrated and have their own water bottle. Only water is allowed in the middle school. </span> </li> <li> <span> Students are not allowed to have powdered additives or caffeinated drinks at school at any time.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Gum and candy are not allowed at school.  </span> </li> </ul> <h5> <span> <br/> Scents  </span> </h5> <p> <span> Aerosols or sprays such as essential oils, perfumes, and other scented products are not allowed at school. Deodorant can be brought to school and applied in the locker rooms or bathrooms.  </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> We hope that these clarifications will help students to start the year with us in a positive way. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions or need additional explanation around any guidelines mentioned in this letter. We look forward to seeing you at Open House on September 21, 2023.  </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Sincerely,  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> LTS Middle School Team </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Middle School Families, Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! We want to outline a few helpful tips for middle school families to start a successful year. Any questions about the information contained in this letter may be directed to your child’s homeroom teacher, school counselor, or an LTS administrator. August 2023,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image ý Kids Scholarship: Application Now Available! 2023-08-23T18:42:28Z 2023-08-23T18:42:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> 2023-2024 ý Kids Scholarship </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> 2023-2024 ý Kids Scholarship </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 23, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> ý Kids is excited to announce that the 2023-24 Scholarship Application is currently open. K-8 students, who live in a ý East Supervisory District town can apply by completing the form linked below. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The scholarship awards students a free pass to Burke Mountain for the winter (skiing/snowboarding) and a year-round pass to ý Trails. This is separate from the school ski programs. This scholarship is for students who want to ski/ride outside of school, students would need to be transported and have equipment. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The deadline to complete the above application is October 20th, 2023. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/ý+Kids+Logo.jpg" alt=""/> </div> ý Kids is excited to announce that the 2023-24 Scholarship Application is currently open. K-8 students, who live in a ý East Supervisory District town can apply by completing the form linked below. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting August 28, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-08-18T20:03:13Z 2023-08-18T20:03:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 28, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Im_SjJ9eboBpIBGNUG71NlJTktoQoRoY-itT_5kZmbY/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting August 21, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-08-17T17:48:43Z 2023-08-17T17:48:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 21, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E19zXGiG-y8Zv62A33dnCXEA1s9WH9JY_k2Cjl2DGp0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Open Board Seat: In Search of a Local Representative for Concord 2023-08-15T15:11:11Z 2023-08-15T15:11:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> OPEN SEAT ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> </span> <span> I </span> <span> n Search of a Local Representative for Concord </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> OPEN SEAT ON THE KESD SCHOOL BOARD: </span> </span> <span> <br/> In Search of a Local Representative for Concord </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> August 15, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a representative from Concord. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you are a Concord resident and are interested in serving on the ý East School Board please call 802-626-1904 or send a letter of interest to: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:info@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> info@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , or by mailing it to the address listed below: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Representative Board Opening </span> </p> <p> <span> PO Box 129 </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Center, VT 05850 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> This position will be an appointed position until the next election held March 12, 2024. </span> </h5> </div> The ý East School Board has an opening on its (15) member board for a representative from Concord. District News,Newark School,August 2023,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image KESD Facility Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Recording 8/10/23 2023-08-11T14:18:49Z 2023-08-11T14:18:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Recording 8/10/23 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> August 11, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Details: </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> When: </span> </span> <span> August 10, 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Time: </span> </span> <span> 4:30 pm </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Location: </span> </span> <span> KESD District Offices, Hilton Hall. Located at 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center, VT  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Meeting Recording </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> (via Zoom) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please note that this is a partial recording, as there were some technical difficulties throughout the first half of the meeting recording. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> MEETING AGENDA </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> 4:30 p.m. Call the meeting to order, record meeting  </span> </li> <li> <span> Agenda changes, Introductions </span> </li> <li> <span> Public Comment </span> </li> <li> <span> Discussion </span> </li> <li> <span> Facility Evaluation Objectives </span> </li> <li> <span> Location of Historical Building Data </span> </li> <li> <span> KESD 2023 Facilities Report </span> </li> <li> <span> School “Tours” &amp; gbA meetings / surveys Input &amp; Feedback </span> </li> <li> <span> Input &amp; Feedback Color Coded by: </span> </li> <li> <span> Delayed Maintenance </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget Items </span> </li> <li> <span> Items Impacting Education - Best Practice  </span> </li> <li> <span> Items Impacting Education - AOE Compliance </span> </li> <li> <span> Requirements (Code / ADA) </span> </li> <li> <span> High Aspirations </span> </li> <li> <span> Map Out Future Meeting Schedule &amp; Facility Evaluation Process  </span> </li> <li> <span> Public Comment </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Adjourn <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Strategic Planning Priorities &amp; Action Steps: <br/> </span> </h3> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #1 - Robust Academics for All Students </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Access to quality Pre-K services for all children within the district. </span> </li> <li> <span> Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are designed with a focus on content rigor, student engagement, and continuous improvement of academic achievement. </span> </li> <li> <span> Curriculum, instruction, and assessment result in continuous improvement of academic achievement. </span> </li> <li> <span> High quality faculty and consistent and quality professional development. </span> </li> <li> <span> Resources, availability and consistent training and use of technology to improve student learning    </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for Students  </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Personalized Learning </span> </li> <li> <span> Positive school culture and environment </span> </li> <li> <span> Employee Self Care and Wellness </span> </li> <li> <span> Quality facilities that promote a positive school culture </span> </li> <li> <span> Active and equitable co-curricular participation </span> </li> <li> <span> Active and equitable student health and wellness participation </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #3 - Maintain and Build Strong Community Connections </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - school and parents/community </span> </li> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - board and community </span> </li> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular service learning/volunteer and civics participation of students in the local community </span> </li> <li> <span> Facilitate routine community events and use of the school and volunteer opportunities within the school </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #4 - Assure Effective and Efficient Management of resources </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Transparency and fiscal responsibility when building budgets </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #1 Robust Academics for All Students </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for students </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects a facilities plan which addresses Priority 1-3        <br/> </span> </li> </ol> </div> On Thursday, August 10th the KESD Facilities Ad Hoc Committee held a meeting. The Meeting Recording is now available. District News,Newark School,August 2023,Concord School,Facilities Committee,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image Communications and Policy Committee Meeting August 17, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-08-10T16:09:57Z 2023-08-10T16:09:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Communications and Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 17, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/178uHn5k8HGn4WwFONVCGxjbVTfwQApEjNyQzogqiw2A/edit#" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting August 15, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-08-10T16:00:48Z 2023-08-10T16:00:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 15, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pOGIV7IkIOW2swkL61tnZCwSK7phKWeZwbhrEe9d0Eo/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Updates Regarding Middle School Configurations for the 2023-24 School Year 2023-08-09T15:27:30Z 2023-08-09T15:27:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Updates Regarding Middle School Configurations for the 2023-24 School Year </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> August 9, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear ý East Students &amp; Families, </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Last spring there were discussions throughout the district and community about moving some middle school students from some of our smaller schools to some of our larger schools due to staffing shortages.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Due to the concerns from our district's administration, staff and community members, we feel as though making this type of shift would cause too much disruption to the students, families, staff and schools affected. Throughout the summer our administration has worked tirelessly to recruit middle school math and science teachers. In July we were able to finalize the decision to not move any middle school students for the upcoming school year and continued our efforts in finding qualified candidates to fill these positions. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Regardless of the extensive efforts taken, at the end of July we still had two unfilled positions at Sutton School. Due to this predicament we have decided to move teachers from within KESD to fill the Sutton middle school math and science teaching positions. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> In the weeks to come, Principals will be communicating with all families through their regular "Welcome Back to School" letters. These letters will be distributed via email and available on our website no later than Wednesday, August 23rd. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> KESD will continue to engage our communities as we navigate staffing shortages. Please check our social media pages and website for regular updates regarding this matter. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> We look forward to seeing all of our students fill the hallways and classrooms again on Monday, August 28th. We hope you all enjoy the tail end of summer break! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely,  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Sean McMannon </span> </p> <p> <span> Superintendent of Schools </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear ý East Students &amp; Families, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Last spring there were discussions throughout the district and community about moving some middle school students from some of our smaller schools to some of our larger schools due to staffing shortages.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Due to the concerns from our district's administration, staff and community members, we feel as though making this type of shift would cause too much disruption to the students, families, staff and schools affected. Throughout the summer our administration has worked tirelessly to recruit middle school math and science teachers. In July we were able to finalize the decision to not move any middle school students for the upcoming school year and continued our efforts in finding qualified candidates to fill these positions. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Regardless of the extensive efforts taken, at the end of July we still had two unfilled positions at Sutton School. Due to this predicament we have decided to move teachers from within KESD to fill the Sutton middle school math and science teaching positions. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> In the weeks to come, Principals will be communicating with all families through their regular "Welcome Back to School" letters. These letters will be distributed via email and available on our website no later than Wednesday, August 23rd. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> KESD will continue to engage our communities as we navigate staffing shortages. Please check our social media pages and website for regular updates regarding this matter. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> We look forward to seeing all of our students fill the hallways and classrooms again on Monday, August 28th. We hope you all enjoy the tail end of summer break! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely,  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Sean McMannon </span> </p> <p> <span> Superintendent of Schools </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Last spring there were discussions throughout the district and community about moving some middle school students from some of our smaller schools to some of our larger schools due to staffing shortages. Due to the concerns from our district's administration, staff and community members, we feel as though making this type of shift would cause too much disruption to the students, families, staff and schools affected. Throughout the summer our administration has worked tirelessly to recruit middle school math and science teachers. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Facilities Committee,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Sutton School Welcome Back Newsletter 2023-08-08T17:22:28Z 2023-08-08T17:22:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School August 2023 Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> August 8, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Quick Links: </span> </h3> </div> On behalf of the entire staff I would like to welcome our new and returning students and families to the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Our skilled and devoted staff has been preparing the school for your child(ren) and are excited for their arrival on the first day of school, Monday, August 28th, 2023. District News,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image KESD Facility Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Agenda 2023-08-08T14:04:49Z 2023-08-08T14:04:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Agenda 8/10/23 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> August 8, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Details: </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> When: </span> </span> <span> August 10, 2023 </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Time: </span> </span> <span> 4:30 pm </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Location: </span> </span> <span> KESD Central Offices, Hilton Hall. Located at 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center, VT  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Online ZOOM Login: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Phone Login Info: </span> <span> <span> ‬1 929 205 6099  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Meeting ID: </span> </span> <span> 851 8005 0008    </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> MEETING AGENDA </span> </h3> <ol> <li> <span> 4:30 p.m. Call the meeting to order, record meeting  </span> </li> <li> <span> Agenda changes, Introductions </span> </li> <li> <span> Public Comment </span> </li> <li> <span> Discussion </span> </li> <li> <span> Facility Evaluation Objectives </span> </li> <li> <span> Location of Historical Building Data </span> </li> <li> <span> KESD 2023 Facilities Report </span> </li> <li> <span> School “Tours” &amp; gbA meetings / surveys Input &amp; Feedback </span> </li> <li> <span> Input &amp; Feedback Color Coded by: </span> </li> <li> <span> Delayed Maintenance </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget Items </span> </li> <li> <span> Items Impacting Education - Best Practice  </span> </li> <li> <span> Items Impacting Education - AOE Compliance </span> </li> <li> <span> Requirements (Code / ADA) </span> </li> <li> <span> High Aspirations </span> </li> <li> <span> Map Out Future Meeting Schedule &amp; Facility Evaluation Process  </span> </li> <li> <span> Public Comment </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Adjourn <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Strategic Planning Priorities &amp; Action Steps: <br/> </span> </h3> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #1 - Robust Academics for All Students </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Access to quality Pre-K services for all children within the district. </span> </li> <li> <span> Curriculum, instruction, and assessment are designed with a focus on content rigor, student engagement, and continuous improvement of academic achievement. </span> </li> <li> <span> Curriculum, instruction, and assessment result in continuous improvement of academic achievement. </span> </li> <li> <span> High quality faculty and consistent and quality professional development. </span> </li> <li> <span> Resources, availability and consistent training and use of technology to improve student learning    </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for Students  </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Personalized Learning </span> </li> <li> <span> Positive school culture and environment </span> </li> <li> <span> Employee Self Care and Wellness </span> </li> <li> <span> Quality facilities that promote a positive school culture </span> </li> <li> <span> Active and equitable co-curricular participation </span> </li> <li> <span> Active and equitable student health and wellness participation </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #3 - Maintain and Build Strong Community Connections </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - school and parents/community </span> </li> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular and routine engagement activities - board and community </span> </li> <li> <span> Develop and maintain regular service learning/volunteer and civics participation of students in the local community </span> </li> <li> <span> Facilitate routine community events and use of the school and volunteer opportunities within the school </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> PRIORITY #4 - Assure Effective and Efficient Management of resources </span> </h5> <ol> <li> <span> Transparency and fiscal responsibility when building budgets </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #1 Robust Academics for All Students </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects equitable access and results focus from Priority #2 - Character Development and Strong Social and Emotional Health for students </span> </li> <li> <span> Budget reflects a facilities plan which addresses Priority 1-3        <br/> </span> </li> </ol> </div> The ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee will be meeting on Thursday, August 10th at 4:30pm at the ý East District Office. To learn more click the agenda linked below. District News,Newark School,August 2023,Concord School,Facilities Committee,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting August 8, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-08-02T18:37:04Z 2023-08-02T18:37:04Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 8, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LnP8FIFrncebfwgajag5s-m81Iv881FGPYd2wMK3iws/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Summer Camp Weeks 4-5 2023-07-31T14:41:20Z 2023-07-31T14:41:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Summer Camp Weeks 4-5 <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> July 31, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We can't believe the last week of camp is here! Students have travelled the ý this summer, and we are so glad that you chose to send them to the KESD Summer Camp. There is a lot to come this week from a bookfair, to field trips, a group of middle schoolers backpacking in the White Mountains, athletics bootcamp, and so much more! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please take a moment to complete the quick survey below so that we can celebrate camp, and improve for years to come. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Week 4 Photo Recap: </span> </h3> </div> We can't believe the last week of camp is here! Students have travelled the ý this summer, and we are so glad that you chose to send them to the KESD Summer Camp. There is a lot to come this week from a bookfair, to field trips, a group of middle schoolers backpacking in the White Mountains, athletics bootcamp, and so much more! District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Caledonia & Orange Counties Added to Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration 2023-07-24T13:31:08Z 2023-07-24T13:31:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Caledonia and Orange Counties Added to Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> July 24, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Friday, July 21st Caledonia and Orange Counties were added to the federal Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration signed by President Joseph Biden last week. The declaration will now allow residents from Orange and Caledonia to apply for federal assistance for personal losses that occurred due to the catastrophic storms and flooding that took place over the last month.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> “This is good news, but we cannot let up,” </span> <span> <span> said Governor Scott. </span> </span> <span> “It is critical that all Vermonters continue to report their damage to Vermont 211 to help other counties receive the designation. Please report all damage, not matter how small. Even if you don’t need the support personally, by reporting your damage, you can help your county receive a designation, opening up federal assistance to those who need it.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> Those who have personal losses should report damage to </span> </span> <a href="http://www.vermont211.org" target="_blank"> www.vermont211.org </a> <span> <span> or by calling 211. The online reporting tool is preferred. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Individual Assistance program helps homeowners and renters impacted by the disaster seek reimbursement for necessary expenses and serious needs that cannot be met through insurance or other forms of assistance. Eligible expenses include rental assistance, home repair, home replacement, and lodging, among other expenses. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Individual Assistance program helps homeowners and renters impacted by the disaster seek reimbursement for necessary expenses and serious needs that cannot be met through insurance or other forms of assistance. Eligible expenses include rental assistance, home repair, home replacement, and lodging, among other expenses. <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Individual Assistance program helps homeowners and renters impacted by the disaster seek reimbursement for necessary expenses and serious needs that cannot be met through insurance or other forms of assistance. Eligible expenses include rental assistance, home repair, home replacement, and lodging, among other expenses. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> To apply visit </span> </span> <a href="http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov" target="_blank"> www.DisasterAssistance.gov </a> <span> <span> or call 1-800-621-3362. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> OTHER RESOURCES: <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="/" target="_blank"> Click here to view the full list of Flood Resources provided by the Vermont Department of Public Safety. </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> <li> <a href="/"> Click here to download the VT Flood Resources List PDF. </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> VT FLOOD RESOURCES: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> <span> To apply for the Individual Assistance program visit </span> </span> <a href="http://www.DisasterAssistance.gov" target="_blank"> www.DisasterAssistance.gov </a> <span> <span> <br/> or call 1-800-621-3362. </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> <li> <a href="/" target="_blank"> Click here to view the full list of Flood Resources provided by the Vermont Department of Public Safety. </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> <li> <a href="/"> Click here to download the VT Flood Resources List PDF. </a> </li> </ul> </div> On Friday, July 21st Caledonia and Orange Counties were added to the federal Individual Assistance Disaster Declaration signed by President Joseph Biden last week. The declaration will now allow residents from Orange and Caledonia to apply for federal assistance for personal losses that occurred due to the catastrophic storms and flooding that took place over the last month. Newark School,District News,Concord School,july 2023,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image ý East Participates in the VT Rec & Parks State Track Championships 2023-07-24T12:39:59Z 2023-07-24T12:39:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Participates in the Vermont Rec &amp; Parks State Track Championships </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Participates in the Vermont Rec and Parks State Track Championships </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> July 24, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On Saturday, 7/22 seven summer campers represented ý East in the VT Rec and Parks State Track Championships. For some, this was either their first or second meet. Congratulations to: Grayson Bias, Russell Desjardins, Garrett Mitchell, Riley Barrett, Cloie Brown, and Christina and Veronica Factory. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Top three results were achieved by: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Riley Barrett - 3rd in 100 m and 2nd in 200 m </span> </li> <li> <span> Grayson Bias - three 2nd place finishes in the 80 m hurdles, 800 m run, and long jump </span> </li> <li> <span> Garrett Mitchell - 3rd in 100 m run and 1st in discus </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> A small team with amazing results! Great work!! <br/> </span> </p> </div> On Saturday, 7/22 seven summer campers represented ý East in the VT Rec and Parks State Track Championships. For some, this was either their first or second meet. Congratulations to: Grayson Bias, Russell Desjardins, Garrett Mitchell, Riley Barrett, Cloie Brown, and Christina and Veronica Factory. Newark School,Concord School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Facility Ad Hoc Committee Meeting Recording July 13, 2023 2023-07-19T16:57:36Z 2023-07-19T16:57:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Facilities Ad Hoc Committee July 13th, 2023 Meeting Recording </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> July 19, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee held a Meeting on Thursday, July 13th at the ý East District Office. During this meeting, the committee discussed the efforts that have been made throughout the analysis process, their findings so far, as well as planning for next steps that will be taken. This meeting was recorded via Zoom and can be replayed by clicking the Meeting Recording button located under the Meeting Resources section. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee held a Meeting on Thursday, July 13th at the ý East District Office. During this meeting, the committee discussed the efforts that have been made throughout the analysis process, their findings so far, as well as planning for next steps. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This meeting was recorded via Zoom and can be replayed by clicking the Meeting Recording button located under the Meeting Resources section. </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Ad+Hoc+Meeting+%28Facebook%29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Meeting Resources: </span> </h3> </div> The ý East Facilities Ad Hoc Committee held a Meeting on Thursday, July 13th at the ý East District Office. The meeting recording is now available via Zoom. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Facilities Committee,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image KESD Summer Camp Weeks 1-3 Erin Donnelly edonnelly@kingdomeast.org (Erin Donnelly) 2023-07-18T15:15:23Z 2023-07-18T15:15:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Summer Camp Weeks 1-3 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> July 18, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KESD Summer Camp is excited to be in Week 3! Students have already had many new experiences with our community partners: ý Trails, Northwoods Stewardship Center, Powers Park, Umbrella, VINS, WMSI, ý Gymnastics, Patrick Ross Music, ý Cycling &amp; Experiences, Siskin, Kiwanis Pool, and so much more! <br/> </span> </p> </div> KESD Summer Camp is excited to be in Week 3! Students have already had many new experiences with our community partners: ý Trails, Northwoods Stewardship Center, Powers Park, Umbrella, VINS, WMSI, ý Gymnastics, Patrick Ross Music, ý Cycling & Experiences, Siskin, Kiwanis Pool, and so much more! District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting July 18, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-07-14T16:25:30Z 2023-07-14T16:25:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> July 18, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q5WRocDOMcFlcgRrcIsPVGK9GacuyT9o9aKJoTkgpQ0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Newark Street Scurry 5K Run/Walk 2023-07-13T15:47:31Z 2023-07-13T15:47:31Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Newark-Street-Scurry-5K-Run.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newark Street Scurry 5K Run/Walk </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> July 13, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> October 1, 2023 at 9AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Newark Street School </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> FREE ENTRY! </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> For Newark Street Students </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> October 1, 2023 at 9AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Newark Street School </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> FREE ENTRY! </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> For Newark Street Students </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Come scurry down the roads and trails with us and enjoy a morning full of fall wellness fun while also supporting our school! The 5K run/walk will be followed by a Wellness Festival which will include recovery yoga, SHINE Dance Fitness Demo, local farm veggies for sale, food trucks, fire trucks, and more! <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This event was organized by The Friends of Newark Street School: a group of caregivers, staff, and community members working to support the goals of Newark Street School and foster relationships between the school and members of the communities that it serves. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have questions about registration or anything else about the Scurry and festival please email: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:fonss1448@gmail.com" target="_blank"> fonss1448@gmail.com </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> EVENT DETAILS: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHEN? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> October 1, 2023 at 9AM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> WHERE? </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Newark Street School </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> FREE ENTRY! </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> For Newark Street Students </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Come scurry down the roads and trails with us and enjoy a morning full of fall wellness fun while also supporting our school! The 5K run/walk will be followed by a Wellness Festival which will include recovery yoga, SHINE Dance Fitness Demo, local farm veggies for sale, food trucks, fire trucks, and more! <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This event was organized by The Friends of Newark Street School: a group of caregivers, staff, and community members working to support the goals of Newark Street School and foster relationships between the school and members of the communities that it serves. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have questions about registration or anything else about the Scurry and festival please email: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:fonss1448@gmail.com" target="_blank"> fonss1448@gmail.com </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Newark-Street-Scurry-5K-Run-a925bacb.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Come scurry down the roads and trails with us and enjoy a morning full of fall wellness fun while also supporting our school! The 5K run/walk will be followed by a Wellness Festival which will include recovery yoga, SHINE Dance Fitness Demo, local farm veggies for sale, food trucks, fire trucks, and more! District News,Newark School,Athletics,KEAP,Community thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting July 24, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-07-12T15:41:42Z 2023-07-12T15:41:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> July 24, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pNOdXPKV5a9dTJvo6hx5FfNWesmlfQcSrAe-0bVcdaA/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facility Ad Hoc Committee Meeting July 13, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-07-07T12:56:51Z 2023-07-07T12:56:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Ad Hoc Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> July 13, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this meeting's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10SSBlAdbZtb8SJO1pFqtfTTbdOYJCd5GMHrn5ckZtNY/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Concord School Receives Bikes & Helmets Through Riding for Focus Program Grant 2023-06-28T19:30:01Z 2023-06-28T19:30:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Concord School and ý East Receive New Bikes and Helmets Through the Riding for Focus Program Grant  </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> June 28, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Concord School is teaching students to ride bikes through Riding For Focus (R4F), a  program that uses cycling as a tool in the classroom to get kids moving, help increase student motivation and focus, and improve their well-being. KESD Experiential Learning, and the Concord School staff just received a fleet of Specialized bikes and helmets after receiving a  Riding For Focus program grant.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Concord School is teaching students to ride bikes through Riding For Focus (R4F), a  program that uses cycling as a tool in the classroom to get kids moving, help increase student motivation and focus, and improve their well-being. KESD Experiential Learning, and the Concord School staff just received a fleet of Specialized bikes and helmets after receiving a  Riding For Focus program grant.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Riding For Focus (R4F) was developed by Outride, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth through cycling. Outride’s Riding For Focus program, Research, and community grants harness the benefits of cycling for the cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical well-being of youth and their communities. A Riding For Focus grant provides schools with everything needed to get 6th-8th grade students riding, including bikes, helmets, teacher training, and curriculum. Concord School joins over 225 middle schools across the US and Canada that have implemented the program, impacting over 50,000 students annually.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Riding For Focus Teacher Champions keep Riding For Focus programs operating as they teach students to ride, sharing the joy of bicycling and its benefits on our brains and well-being. We can't wait for Concord Middle School students to ride bikes at Concord and on the ý Trails! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Riding For Focus (R4F) was developed by Outride, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth through cycling. Outride’s Riding For Focus program, Research, and community grants harness the benefits of cycling for the cognitive, socio-emotional, and physical well-being of youth and their communities. A Riding For Focus grant provides schools with everything needed to get 6th-8th grade students riding, including bikes, helmets, teacher training, and curriculum. Concord School joins over 225 middle schools across the US and Canada that have implemented the program, impacting over 50,000 students annually.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Riding For Focus Teacher Champions keep Riding For Focus programs operating as they teach students to ride, sharing the joy of bicycling and its benefits on our brains and well-being. We can't wait for Concord Middle School students to ride bikes at Concord and on the ý Trails! <br/> </span> </p> </div> Concord School is teaching students to ride bikes through Riding For Focus (R4F), a program that uses cycling as a tool in the classroom to get kids moving, help increase student motivation and focus, and improve their well-being. KESD Experiential Learning, and the Concord School staff just received a fleet of Specialized bikes and helmets after receiving a Riding For Focus program grant. District News,Concord School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Community thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 6/13/2023 2023-06-19T19:52:46Z 2023-06-19T19:52:46Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+6.13.23+%28for+blog%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> June 13, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OkHTb-DSXW0cnI_EimlEVgp5vu2E3dHbfum02q190rU/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch June 13, 2023. Superintendent's Blog,June 2023 thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting June 19, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-06-14T18:42:40Z 2023-06-14T18:42:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 19, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ukRle6wsujQ2KuQGF2H8zdKXRz78a05N53YG745GaXM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting June 26, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-06-14T12:36:04Z 2023-06-14T12:36:04Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 26, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PnNAtYBAlBe96p5GQ1AisyLM4rNhTVYz3rkpMjFFD0M/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting June 20, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-06-14T12:33:13Z 2023-06-14T12:33:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 20, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15fmOWWFW1VIyuhAZLaLBX9-oHWAknrS-s0Sv8nWz_Zc/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image 2023 Powers Park Summer Program Registration 2023-06-13T21:49:26Z 2023-06-13T21:49:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2023 Powers Park Summer Program Registration </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> June 13, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> [MESSAGE FROM POWERS PARK] </span> </span> <span> After a long await, we have an official update regarding the 2023 Powers Park Summer Program.  Online registration is now available! We are excited to offer a variety of different program this options along with activities with our Community Partners. There is a lot of information coming with this email, so please read through, ask if you have questions and share with your friends. We look forward to seeing you! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The Summer Program will run June 19 - August 11. </span> </span> <span> Attached is a Summer Calendar for your reference as we also partner with ý East and their summer program with changes the pool open swim hours for a portion of the program. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Here are the Program Options for the summer: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Swim Lessons &amp; open swim $140 </span> </li> <li> <span> Tennis Instruction only $50 </span> </li> <li> <span> Tennis and Swim $175 </span> </li> <li> <span> Open Swim Season pass $70 </span> </li> <li> <span> Drop in fee for open swim $5/per visit </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We are an authorized Red Cross Swim Lesson Provider. Our swim lessons are 30 minute sessions, five days a week for beginner levels in the Kiddie pool (who must be potty trained) all the way through Junior Lifeguard.  Attached is a description of each level and pre-requisites as well as a general list of pool rules and expectations. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We are excited to have the bookmobile back this summer (schedule to be determined), as well as Free Lunch daily from 10:30 - noon, New to us this summer, we are very excited to partner with Adaptive Sports Partners! More information to come, but their flier is also attached. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> On Saturday, June 17 we will once again host our annual Community event Power to the Park </span> <span> . There will be lots of fun for the whole family with food, Open Swim, Pickleball tournaments, raffles, vendors, bounce house and so much more. We hope you join us! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are excited to bring these programs and events to you. We realize that in a world of many different activity options, you could choose something different. We believe swimming lessons are one of the best life-saving skills you can give your children and we hope that you take part.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please watch for more information and let us know if you have questions. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <span> The Powers Park Board and staff </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> [MESSAGE FROM POWERS PARK] After a long await, we have an official update regarding the 2023 Powers Park Summer Program. Online registration is now available! We are excited to offer a variety of different program this options along with activities with our Community Partners. There is a lot of information coming with this email, so please read through, ask if you have questions and share with your friends. We look forward to seeing you! Newark School,District News,Concord School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community,June 2023 thumbnail main image Family Fun Fridays at Bandstand Park 2023-06-13T21:04:09Z 2023-06-13T21:04:09Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/2023-Family-Fun-Fridays--281-29-c0d6de1f-62d82b8d-0b30606f.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Family Fun Fridays at Bandstand Park P </span> <span> <span> resented by </span> </span> <span> All Things Lyndon </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> June 13, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Family Fun Fridays are back with many kid-friendly activities, live music, and more planned for the upcoming 2023 Family Fun Fridays events! Join us in Bandstand Park this Friday, June 16th from 4pm-6pm to kick off the season! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> 2023 Community Partners: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> All Things Lyndon, Cobleigh Library, Building Bright Futures, ý East School District, NECKA, and Head Start </span> </p> </div> Family Fun Fridays are back with many kid-friendly activities, live music, and more planned for the upcoming 2023 Family Fun Fridays events! Join us in Bandstand Park this Friday, June 16th from 4pm-6pm to kick off the season! Newark School,District News,Concord School,Miller's Run School,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community,June 2023 thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting June 14, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-06-07T19:41:29Z 2023-06-07T19:41:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 14, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-0vAwMMdBHSGlTLb7HTG8JGdaRS_0umEAe9y1kYrK0M/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting June 13, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-06-07T19:40:06Z 2023-06-07T19:40:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 13, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Gt_HlAEnMicFj4WK3deyw3jsXut19_GsnBH5OSHpZPE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Catamount Arts Summer Camps & Events 2023-06-05T21:15:59Z 2023-06-05T21:15:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Catamount Arts Summer Camps &amp; Events </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> June 5, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Catamount Arts has many different camps and events in the works for this summer. Below you will find a list of the different summer offerings planned so far for the 2023 year. </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Water ski camp: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Looking for something fun to do this summer? Learn the art of water skiing! Instructor Steve Dolgin has taught hundreds of water skiers through the years, and you or your kids could be next! Beginner through advanced welcome. Spots are limited, so book now! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.catamountarts.org/show/details/harveys-lake-3-day-water-ski-camp/" target="_blank"> https://www.catamountarts.org/show/details/harveys-lake-3-day-water-ski-camp/ <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Free summer film series for kids: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Head to the Arts Center on Eastern Avenue this summer every Tuesday and Thursday from mid June to mid August at 1:30pm for a Free Summer Film Series for Kids. Candy, popcorn, and drinks will be available for purchase.  </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.catamountarts.org/film/" target="_blank"> https://www.catamountarts.org/film/ <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series: </span> </h5> <p> <span> The Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series continues in the summer of 2023 with 11 free, family-friendly concerts at two St. J locations! From July 9th through August 27th, enjoy 5pm Sunday shows at the stunning Dog Mountain; and yes, dogs are welcome! Returning this year in partnership with Discover St. Johnsbury and the Town of St. Johnsbury, Final Fridays! Formerly #GetDownTown, the 3 Final Friday events will include incredible street fairs, gallery strolls, and a Levitt AMP St. Johnsbury Music Series concert on Railroad Street on Fridays June 30, July 28, and August 25, at 7pm. Visit  </span> <a href="http://www.discoverstjohnsbury.com/" target="_blank"> www.discoverstjohnsbury.com </a> <span>  or  </span> <a href="https://www.catamountarts.org/shows-and-events/levitt-amp-st-johnsbury-music-series/" target="_blank"> https://www.catamountarts.org/shows-and-events/levitt-amp-st-johnsbury-music-series/ </a> <span>  for more info! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> EPIC Music Camp: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Catamount Arts will offer its popular EPIC Music Camps this summer at Grace Methodist Church, for students entering grades 4-12. New students are invited to learn violin, while current EPIC Music students may try a new instrument (first week only) or stick with their current instrument, and will serve as mentors for new students. Camp faculty will include Artistic Director Jason Bergman, Marshall Meade, and Roy MacNeil. Each week will include high quality music instruction, games and performance opportunities, and students will explore classical and traditional music in large and small ensembles. Mini classes for experienced players may include music theory, improvisation, composition, and string quartets.  </span> <a href="https://www.catamountarts.org/show/details/epic-music-camp/" target="_blank"> https://www.catamountarts.org/show/details/epic-music-camp/ </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Messy Arts Camp: </span> </h5> <p> <span> In this weeklong 2D &amp; 3D arts camp, students will use nature as inspiration when exploring a variety of messy mediums. Create larger-than-life acrylic paintings of local flora, splash watercolors on paper, create freestanding sculptures, and use clay, mud, and other natural materials to create sculptural forest palaces! </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.catamountarts.org/show/details/messy-arts-camp-students-entering-grades-3-8/" target="_blank"> https://www.catamountarts.org/show/details/messy-arts-camp-students-entering-grades-3-8/ <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Make Music Day: </span> </h5> <p> <span> This year, Make Music Day in St. Johnsbury will take place on the lawn of United Community Church, located at 1325 Main Street. Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and come listen to the free tunes on Wednesday, June 21, from 5pm to 8pm to hear a diverse array of local musicians! Food will be available for purchase. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.catamountarts.org/community-art-outreach/make-music-day/" target="_blank"> https://www.catamountarts.org/community-art-outreach/make-music-day/ </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Catamount Arts has many different camps and events in the works for this summer. Below you will find a list of the different summer offerings planned so far for the 2023 year. Newark School,District News,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community,June 2023 thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 5/30/2023 2023-06-05T20:58:21Z 2023-06-05T20:58:21Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+5.30.23+%28for+blog%29-4e02e57f.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span>   </span> <span> May 30, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vEJ33tZrJ8jKpwVweZFwercisNArkC6SUPTuEHZrlcY/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch May 30, 2023. May 2023,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image KESD Nurse, Sophia Hall attends the National Association of School Nurse’s Delegation to United Arab Emirates 2023-06-02T17:51:14Z 2023-06-02T17:51:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Nurse, Sophia Hall attends the National Association of School Nurse’s Delegation to United Arab Emirates </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> June 2, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Sophia Hall, KESD School Nurse met with school nurses across UAE joined Delegation to discuss current success and challenges. The delegation also visited two schools— an elementary school and a (less than 3 years old) high school. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the photos below you will see Sophia standing with the Director of Health in one picture and the group is with the current School Nurse Director over all Dubai government schools.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> "It’s been a great experience. The school nurses here have similar issues to those in the US."  - </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> Sophia Hall </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> "It’s been a great experience. The school nurses here have similar issues to those in the US."  - </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> Sophia Hall </span> </h5> </div> Sophia Hall, KESD School Nurse met with school nurses across the UAE joined Delegation to discuss current success and challenges. The delegation also visited two schools— an elementary school and a (less than 3 years old) high school. District News,Health Services,June 2023 thumbnail main image ý East’s Jennifer Botzojorns Named VT Superintendent of the Year 2023-05-25T13:47:21Z 2023-05-25T13:47:21Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East’s Jennifer Botzojorns Named Vermont Superintendent of the Year </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span>   </span> <span> May 25, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> It gives us great pleasure to share that our very own Superintendent Botzojorns has been recognized as the VT Superintendent of the Year! The award is given to superintendents who demonstrate exceptional leadership for the benefit of students and public education. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> During her time at ý East, Jen has shepherded us through the daunting ACT46 process, expanded opportunities for all ý East students, led us through a pandemic, and always advocated for the Northeast ý by being a respected and proactive voice in Montpelier. In all of her interactions, Jen’s infectious enthusiasm, unbounded energy, and love of education led us forward! </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Please take this opportunity to congratulate and celebrate Jen for all she has done for our community as she prepares for her departure from the district to enjoy time with her family.  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> FULL NEWS ARTICLE: </span> </span> <span> Caledonian Record - 05/24/2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Vermont Superintendents Association (VSA) has recognized Superintendent Jennifer Botzojorns of the ý East School District as the 2023 Frederick H. Tuttle Superintendent of the Year. The announcement was made at the Association’s annual award dinner on Thursday, May 18. The recognition commemorates long-time Vermont superintendent and children’s advocate Frederick H. Tuttle and pays tribute to a superintendent who demonstrates exemplary leadership on behalf of students, the Vermont Superintendents Association, public education and the entire community. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Botzojorns receives the award after seven years as superintendent. Prior to the superintendency, she held roles as assistant superintendent, curriculum director, school principal, and high school teacher. Superintendent Botzojorns ushered the ý East School District through Act 46 aimed t0 improve education outcomes and equity. “Jen’s skills as a communicator and her ability to develop relational trust, both with and between stakeholders, was essential for the success of this transition,” former superintendent John Castle said of his colleague. Describing her insatiable love for learning, Castle continued, “Jen stays current in understanding best practices and promoting innovative approaches. In addition to her contagious enthusiasm for learning, Jen is always willing to share resources and foster learning for all of those who she is associated with as a supervisor or colleague. Her excitement for learning is so real!” Botzojorns, who sits on the Vermont Superintendents Association’s Board of Trustees, is an advocate for rural communities, including improved school facilities in the ý East School District and around the state. Community member Alyssa May commented, “I am most moved by her absolutely unwavering commitment to our students in this district, to their capacity for greatness and their deservedness of the best possible facilities, staff and opportunities to succeed.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Upon learning of her selection, Botzojorns accepted the award with joy and enthusiasm. Speaking to her colleagues, she characteristically shared a story comparing life at her homestead to the importance of steady leadership. Concluding her acceptance, she recognized the unwavering commitment of all the school leaders in attendance, thanking each and every one of them for their dedication to Vermont’s students. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.caledonianrecord.com/news/local/kingdom-east-s-jennifer-botzojorns-named-vt-superintendent-of-the-year/article_69a77bf9-29bf-5e03-87bc-9e0164f2e365.html" target="_blank"> Click here to view Caledonian Record news article. </a> </p> </div> It gives us great pleasure to share that our very own Superintendent Botzojorns has been recognized as the VT Superintendent of the Year! The award is given to superintendents who demonstrate exceptional leadership for the benefit of students and public education. District News,Newark School,May 2023,Superintendent's Blog,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 5/18/2023 2023-05-22T21:03:27Z 2023-05-22T21:03:27Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+5.18.23+%28for+blog%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span>   </span> <span> May 22, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bk_SSMaHGbMkLUhpCNRDrZy2sB506OwBhupx71LymgY/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch May 18, 2023. May 2023,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image Upcoming Student Wellness Fair (for Grades 3-8) 2023-05-22T20:07:41Z 2023-05-22T20:07:41Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Student+Wellness+Fair+%28blog+img%29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Upcoming Student Wellness Fair </span> </span> <span> (for Grades 3-8) </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 22, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> ý East School District is collaborating &amp; partnering with local community educators, businesses, and resources to build a robust Wellness Fair that focuses on educating and celebrating </span> </span> <span> 'Whole Child Wellness' </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Students in grades 3-8 will have the option to go spend the school day at NVU - Lyndon where they will attend workshops that incorporate various aspects of Wellness &amp; Health, including but not limited to: Physical Health, Nutrition, Personal Health, Mental Health Promotion and Social and Emotional Health. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> These workshops elevate the instructional efforts that currently are happening within the classroom, this Wellness Fair is an expansive and interactive way to educate KESD students about their own personal 'Whole Health' which helps pave the way for a successful future. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> The Wellness Fair will be broken out into two days &amp; the days will be split up by grade. </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Wednesday, May 31st (for Grades 3-5) </span> </li> <li> <span> Thursday, June 1st (for Grades 6-8) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Student+Wellness+Fair+%28blog+img%29.png" alt=""/> </div> ý East School District is collaborating & partnering with local community educators, businesses, and resources to build a robust Wellness Fair that focuses on educating and celebrating 'Whole Child Wellness' Students in grades 3-8 will have the option to go spend the school day at NVU - Lyndon where they will attend workshops that incorporate various aspects of Wellness & Health, including but not limited to: Physical Health, Nutrition, Personal Health, Mental Health Promotion and Social and Emotional Health. District News,Newark School,May 2023,Concord School,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Nurse, Sophia Hall Visits Representative Terri Williams at the VT State House 2023-05-16T21:03:06Z 2023-05-16T21:03:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Nurse, Sophia Hall Visits Representative Terri Williams at the Vermont State House </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Nurse, Sophia Hall Visits Representative Terri Williams at the Vermont State House </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> May 16, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Thursday, May 11th, Jen B and KESD Nurse Sophia Hall went to the Vermont State House at the invitation of Representative Terri Williams. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Representative Williams had proposed a resolution of congratulations for Sophia Hall. It was passed concurrently in House and Senate and was read aloud to the House of Representatives last Thursday.  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> May 16, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Thursday, May 11th, Jen B and KESD Nurse Sophia Hall went to the Vermont State House at the invitation of Representative Terri Williams. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Representative Williams had proposed a resolution of congratulations for Sophia Hall. It was passed concurrently in House and Senate and was read aloud to the House of Representatives last Thursday.  </span> </p> </div> On Thursday, May 11th, Jen B and KESD Nurse Sophia Hall went to the Vermont State House at the invitation of Representative Terri Williams. Representative Williams had proposed a resolution of congratulations for Sophia Hall. It was passed concurrently in House and Senate and was read aloud to the House of Representatives last Thursday. District News,May 2023,Health Services thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting May 22, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-05-16T15:12:01Z 2023-05-16T15:12:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 22, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-SKklAutExZQf-tJu7EY5WAgq8rScAVovmk8Lh7jNSE/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Burke Town School Staff Shortage Community Meeting 2023-05-11T21:34:23Z 2023-05-11T21:34:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School Staff Shortage Community Meeting </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 11, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear ý East Parents, Guardians and Families,  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We invite you to join us Monday, May 23rd from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Burke Town School, or online via Zoom for the Burke Town School Middle Grades Community Input Session.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The purpose of this Input Session is to help brainstorm our schools future. We are facing personnel shortages next year and need to thoughtfully plan a long term teaching and facilities solution.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Join Meeting via Zoom: </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84328949538" target="_blank"> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84328949538 </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Quick Links: </span> </h3> </div> We invite you to join us Tuesday, May 23rd from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Burke Town School, or online via Zoom for the Burke Town School Middle Grades Community Input Session. The purpose of this Input Session is to help brainstorm our schools future. We are facing personnel shortages next year and need to thoughtfully plan a long term teaching and facilities solution. District News,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Lyndon Town School Staff Shortage Community Meeting 2023-05-11T21:18:03Z 2023-05-11T21:18:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lyndon Town School Staff Shortage Community Meeting </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 11, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear ý East Parents, Guardians and Families,  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We invite you to join us Tuesday, May 16th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Lyndon Town School, or online via Zoom for the Lyndon Town School Middle Grades Community Input Session.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The purpose of this Input Session is to help brainstorm our schools future. We are facing personnel shortages next year and need to thoughtfully plan a long term teaching and facilities solution.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Join Meeting via Zoom: </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89456994563" target="_blank"> Click here to join meeting via Zoom. </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Quick Links: </span> </h3> </div> We invite you to join us Tuesday, May 16th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Lyndon Town School, or online via Zoom for the Lyndon Town School Middle Grades Community Input Session. The purpose of this Input Session is to help brainstorm our schools future. We are facing personnel shortages next year and need to thoughtfully plan a long term teaching and facilities solution. District News,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image Newark Street School Staff Shortage Community Meeting 2023-05-11T21:10:11Z 2023-05-11T21:10:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Newark Street School Staff Shortage Community Meeting </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 11, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear ý East Parents, Guardians and Families,  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We invite you to join us Monday, May 15th from 6:00pm to 7:00pm at Newark Street School, or online via Zoom for the Newark Street School Middle Grades Community Input Session.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The purpose of this Input Session is to help brainstorm our schools future. We are facing personnel shortages next year and need to thoughtfully plan a long term teaching and facilities solution.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Join Meeting via Zoom: </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82271179730" target="_blank"> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82271179730 </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Meeting Recording: </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/yAN4gSy5ieTWIkfNhloNvEKrMWxXoE80STe0T5hFgm9jmXiPWoLkF-er-0U_nHe1.kkTAaUwmDhogxQbV" target="_blank"> Click here to watch meeting recording. </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Quick Links: </span> </h3> </div> We invite you to join us Monday, May 15th at 6:00pm at Newark Street School, or online via Zoom for the Newark Street School Middle Grades Community Input Session. The purpose of this Input Session is to help brainstorm our schools future. We are facing personnel shortages next year and need to thoughtfully plan a long term teaching and facilities solution. District News,Newark School,Community thumbnail main image Sutton School Staff Shortage Community Meeting 2023-05-11T20:57:54Z 2023-05-11T20:57:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Sutton School Staff Shortage Community Meeting </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 11, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear ý East Parents, Guardians and Families,  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We invite you to join us Tonight, May 11th at 6:00pm at Sutton School, or online via Zoom for the Sutton School Middle Grades Community Input Session.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The purpose of this Input Session is to help brainstorm our schools future. We are facing personnel shortages next year and need to thoughtfully plan a long term teaching and facilities solution.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Join Meeting via Zoom: </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84946722481"> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84946722481 </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Quick Links: </span> </h3> </div> We invite you to join us Tonight, May 11th at 6:00pm at Sutton School, or online via Zoom for the Sutton School Middle Grades Community Input Session. The purpose of this Input Session is to help brainstorm our schools future. We are facing personnel shortages next year and need to thoughtfully plan a long term teaching and facilities solution. District News,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image Middle School Configurations for the 2023-24 School Year 2023-05-10T20:08:43Z 2023-05-10T20:08:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Middle School Configurations for the 2023-24 School Year </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> May 10, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear ý East Parents, Guardians and Families,  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are facing personnel shortages </span> </span> <span> next year </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> and we also need to thoughtfully plan a </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> long term </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> teaching and facilities solution.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Considering being predictably unpredictable, we have all read about our neighboring districts. This past school year, in the fall, one district had to make difficult decisions regarding a middle school and dispersing students throughout the other schools in the district. We can take the time, now through the summer, to anticipate and plan.  The work is both essential and urgent and better done prior to the start of the school year.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District will be holding Middle Grades Community Input Sessions for each individual school. These meetings can be attended in person, or online via Zoom. The purpose of these Input Session is to help brainstorm our schools future. We are facing personnel shortages next year and need to thoughtfully plan a long term teaching and facilities solution. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Upcoming Community Meetings: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Community-Meetings--28teacher-shortages-29-205dba49.png" alt=""/> </div> ý East School District will be holding Middle Grades Community Input Sessions for each individual school. These meetings can be attended in person, or online via Zoom. The purpose of these Input Session is to help brainstorm our schools future. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Facilities Committee,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image CANCELLED-Communications and Policy Committee Meeting May 17, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-05-10T14:33:54Z 2023-05-10T14:33:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> CANCELLED </span> <span> <span> -Agenda for KESD Communications and Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 17, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/178uHn5k8HGn4WwFONVCGxjbVTfwQApEjNyQzogqiw2A/edit#" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting May 16, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-05-10T14:33:45Z 2023-05-10T14:33:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 16, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nlyw7Seoc4zkdEnpJiOoRRCRUE4x0xnALdFhFApezNA/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting May 15, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-05-10T14:33:29Z 2023-05-10T14:33:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 15, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iqtcpdawI9X7knRfkxCg1NPN9-eRI1yjlLkA5niizxU/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting May 9, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-05-05T13:13:23Z 2023-05-05T13:13:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 9, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13p_nVzb1q7s2BkAbpe_fg-63GxauCD5tQf3Wcg81UOk/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting May 10, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-05-04T18:56:51Z 2023-05-04T18:56:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 10, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JzN6H7bWdR2pCSgaatEvRKZ7THGxeroFa6JvKc0m7HY/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Concord KEAP Hosts Empty Bowl Dinner 2023-04-25T20:13:46Z 2023-04-25T20:13:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> Concord KEAP Hosts Empty Bowl Dinner </span> </h1> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 25, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Concord KEAP sponsored an Empty Bowl Dinner on Tuesday, April 18th, which was a huge success! Over the past few months students in grades 3-6 have been working on making pottery bowls, baking and cooking during KEAP. The evening was a culmination of their work. They served over 50 people dinner in this fundraiser, and made over $300 in donations for KEAP. We have such a generous community, and want to thank everyone for coming! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Concord KEAP sponsored an Empty Bowl Dinner on Tuesday, April 18th, which was a huge success! Over the past few months students in grades 3-6 have been working on making pottery bowls, baking and cooking during KEAP. Concord School,Experiential Learning,April 2023,KEAP,Community thumbnail main image Student Wellness Fair 2023-04-25T20:06:22Z 2023-04-25T20:06:22Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Wellness-Fair-Flyer--28Instagram-Post--28Square-29-29-c289b42b-e16b1613.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 1st Annual Student Wellness Fair </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 25, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We are excited to announce that ý East is collaborating and partnering with local community educators, businesses, and resources to build a robust Wellness Fair that focuses on educating and celebrating 'Whole Child Wellness'.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD students in grades 3-8 will have the option to attend workshops that incorporate various aspects of Wellness and Health including but not limited to: Physical Health, Nutrition, Personal Health, Mental Health Promotion and Social and Emotional Health.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> The KESD youth will have the opportunity to </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> experience a variety of Workshops including: </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> The KESD youth will have the opportunity to experience a variety of Workshops including: </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h6> <span> Smoothie Bikes, Healthy Eating/Snack Demos, Mindfulness, Yoga, Strength &amp; Fitness, Trail Walks, Outdoor Physical Activities and Team Building, Alcohol/Tobacco/Other Drugs Prevention Education, Positive Mental Health Promotion, NVU Campus Tours along with various other workshops.  </span> </h6> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> These workshops elevate the instructional efforts that currently are happening within the classroom, this Wellness Fair is an expansive and interactive way to educate KESD students about their own personal 'Whole Health' which helps pave the way for a successful future. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Wellness-Fair-Flyer--28Instagram-Post--28Square-29-29-c289b42b-e16b1613.png" alt=""/> </div> We are excited to announce that ý East is collaborating and partnering with local community educators, businesses, and resources to build a robust Wellness Fair that focuses on educating and celebrating 'Whole Child Wellness'. KESD students in grades 3-8 will have the option to attend workshops that incorporate various aspects of Wellness and Health including but not limited to: Physical Health, Nutrition, Personal Health, Mental Health Promotion and Social and Emotional Health. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Health Services,Miller's Run School,April 2023,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image History Day 2023 2023-04-25T02:15:01Z 2023-04-25T02:15:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h1> <span> History Day 2023 </span> </h1> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 24, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> ý East Afterschool participants were at it again the first weekend in April, participating in Vermont History Day at the University of Vermont. Two of our team members took third place, and another took second place, qualifying her to participate in National History Day in Washington DC later this year.  We are so proud of all the hard work and dedication these students put into preparing for the competition.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> ý East Afterschool participants were at it again the first weekend in April, participating in Vermont History Day at the University of Vermont. Two of our team members took third place, and another took second place, qualifying her to participate in National History Day in Washington DC later this year. We are so proud of all the hard work and dedication these students put into preparing for the competition. Experiential Learning,April 2023,KEAP,Community thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting April 17, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-04-13T15:48:20Z 2023-04-13T15:48:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 18, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FTVw3P9X8Nw62ghacK3fHu4XQnI_NL0kZnbNH5vW-UU/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Creating Individual Health Plans (IHP) for Students 2023-04-13T14:41:08Z 2023-04-13T14:41:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Creating Individual Health Plans (IHP) for Students </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> April 13, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Creating Individual Health Plans (IHP) for students with chronic and acute conditions is crucial work of the School Nurse. The IHP is guided by the nursing process, assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcomes, planning, and evaluation. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Following the Nursing Process assures the nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based care. School Nurses write IHPs to guide the care they provide in school. Creating effective IHPs necessitates continual education. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Friday, April 7, 2023, KESD's nurses received up-to-date education from one of the nation's top IHP educators--Sandi Delack, M Ed, BSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN. In addition to more than 30 years as a school nurse, Ms. Delack is past president of the National Association of School Nurses and Past President of the National Board for Certification of School Nurses. </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Nurse-Blog---Individual-Health-Plans-2--281-29-7faa588d.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The group photo shows Ms. Delack flanked by KESD School Nurses [from the left: Louise Vinton, RN (Burke Town School), Barandee Peterson, RN (Concord School), Tara Prue, RN (Lyndon Town School), Dr. Soph Hall, RN (Miller's Run School and KESD Lead Nurse), Dusti Wells, RN (Newark and Sutton Schools), Valerie Lemieux, RN (Sutton School) and Abbie Russel, RN (Lyndon Town School). </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> April 13, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Creating Individual Health Plans (IHP) for students with chronic and acute conditions is crucial work of the School Nurse. The IHP is guided by the nursing process, assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcomes, planning, and evaluation. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Following the Nursing Process assures the nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered, evidence-based care. School Nurses write IHPs to guide the care they provide in school. Creating effective IHPs necessitates continual education. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Friday, April 7, 2023, KESD's nurses received up-to-date education from one of the nation's top IHP educators--Sandi Delack, M Ed, BSN, RN, NCSN, FNASN. In addition to more than 30 years as a school nurse, Ms. Delack is past president of the National Association of School Nurses and Past President of the National Board for Certification of School Nurses. </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Nurse-Blog---Individual-Health-Plans-2--281-29-7faa588d.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The group photo shows Ms. Delack flanked by KESD School Nurses [from the left: Louise Vinton, RN (Burke Town School), Barandee Peterson, RN (Concord School), Tara Prue, RN (Lyndon Town School), Dr. Soph Hall, RN (Miller's Run School and KESD Lead Nurse), Dusti Wells, RN (Newark and Sutton Schools), Valerie Lemieux, RN (Sutton School) and Abbie Russel, RN (Lyndon Town School). </span> </p> </div> Creating Individual Health Plans (IHP) for students with chronic and acute conditions is crucial work of the School Nurse. The IHP is guided by the nursing process, assessment, nursing diagnosis, outcomes, planning, and evaluation. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Health Services,Miller's Run School,April 2023,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting April 17, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-04-13T14:03:15Z 2023-04-13T14:03:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 17, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/152RA3DISVKmSrv1hBJa_n7a1cjVj2oHNehN-UOKbcdg/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting April 17, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-04-12T20:19:35Z 2023-04-12T20:19:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 17, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NdrCcIehg-e7o0HEVynkpgBuhYZrG4n4CiqnseX011I/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 4/12/2023 2023-04-12T19:35:45Z 2023-04-12T19:35:45Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+4.12.23+%28for+blog%29+%281%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> April 12, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1C_xLRdetKydanxijnlF_C45Hp4HOdYxokT56RzrH-M4/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch April 12, 2023. Superintendent's Blog,April 2023 thumbnail main image SECTION 00 11 13 – NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS: Lyndon Town School Pellet Boiler Project 2023-04-12T17:49:50Z 2023-04-12T17:49:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> SECTION 00 11 13 – </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS <br/> </span> </h2> <h2> <span> Pellet Boiler Project: Lyndon Town School Facilities </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> SECTION 00 11 13 – NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS </span> </h2> <h2> <span> Pellet Boiler Project: Lyndon Town School Facilities </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 12, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/RFP-Blog-Element-6fd2ab8b-29c75982.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Project: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Pellet Boiler Project </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Town School </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndonville, VT </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Owner: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Mr. Daniel Pickering, Facilities Manager </span> </p> <p> <span> ý </span> </p> <p> <span> PO Box 129, Hilton Dorm </span> </p> <p> <span> 64 Campus Lane, Lyndonville, VT 05850 </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <h5> <span> Engineer: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Richard Grondin, PE </span> </p> <p> <span> Integrated Energy Systems, PLLC </span> </p> <p> <span> 301 Middle Road, Falmouth, ME 04105 </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> DOCUMENT RELEASE DATE: APRIL 12, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý is conducting a competitive bid process for the Pellet Boiler Project located at Lyndon Town School located at 2591 Lily Pond Road, Lyndonville, VT. The project consists of removing the existing woodchip boiler and woodchip storage system and providing a 1,525 Mbh pellet boiler system with a wood pellet silo. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The work to be performed under this contract shall be substantially completed on or before December 29, 2023. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Submit Contractor bids for the project noted above, in a sealed envelope plainly marked </span> <span> <span> “Bid for Pellet Boiler Project” </span> </span> <span> <span> and addressed to the Owner, listed above. As an alternative, submit bids on a completed Contractor Bid Form, plus bid security when required, all scanned and included as an attachment to an email with the subject line marked "Bid for Pellet Boiler Project " and addressed to the Daniel Pickering at: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:dpickering@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> dpickering@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> . Owner will receive paper and electronic Bids at the School District Office located at 64 Campus Lane, Lyndonville, VT until 2:00 pm time on the 25th day of May, 2023, at which time and place the Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. </span> </span> <span> Bids submitted after the time will not be considered and will be returned unopened. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 1. Owner requires the Project to be started on-site on or after June 21, 2023.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 2. Bidding Documents will be available on or about April 17, 2023. Bidding documents in pdf format  are available by contacting Richard Grondin, Integrated Energy Systems by email at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:rgrondin@iespllc.com" target="_blank"> rgrondin@iespllc.com </a> <span> <span> or by phone at 207-781-4263. Bid documents may also be viewed at the  School District Office by contacting Daniel Pickering, Facilities Manager, 802-626-6100 Ext. 1924 or the office of the Engineer by appointment.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 3. Bid bonds shall be required on this project. The Bidder shall include a satisfactory Bid Bond  (section 00 43 13) or a certified or cashier’s check for 5% of the bid amount with the completed bid  form submitted to the Owner. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 4. Refer to other Bidding requirements described in Document 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 5. Performance and Payment Bonds are required on this project.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 6. The bid shall be submitted on the Contractor Bid Form (Section 00 41 13) provided in the Bid  Documents. The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids as may best serve the  interest of the Owner.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 7. Your Bid will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 30 days after submission.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 8. A pre-bid meeting will be held for all Bidders at 2:30 pm on April 27, 2023. General Contract Bidders are required to attend and it is optional for Subcontractors and Suppliers. If a General Contract Bidder is unable to attend, contact </span> </span> <a href="mailto:dpickering@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> dpickering@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <span> to schedule an alternate date and time. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 9. Owner reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any or all Bids. <br/> </span> </p> </div> The ý is conducting a competitive bid process for the Pellet Boiler Project located at Lyndon Town School located at 2591 Lily Pond Road, Lyndonville, VT. The project consists of removing the existing woodchip boiler and woodchip storage system and providing a 1,525 Mbh pellet boiler system with a wood pellet silo. District News,Facilities Committee,Critical Notifications,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image Community Planning for Long Term Teaching & Facilities Solutions - For the 2023-2024 School Year 2023-04-11T16:37:34Z 2023-04-11T16:37:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Community Planning for Long Term Teaching and </span> </h2> <h2> <span> Facilities Solutions (for the 2023-2024 School Year) </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Community Planning for Long Term Teaching &amp; Facilities Solutions (for the 2023-2024 School Year) </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 11, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear ý East Parents, Guardians and Families,  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> This past school year Irasburg (school north of us) had to make difficult decisions, part way through the year, regarding a middle school. We want to plan ahead for next year.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are facing personnel shortages </span> </span> <span> next year </span> <span> <span> and we also need to thoughtfully plan </span> </span> <span> long term </span> <span> <span> for teaching and facilities needs in our School District. Over the last few weeks we have been reviewing our student numbers and teachers for next year. Then, over 60+ people across our schools attended meetings and brainstormed suggestions. Our next step is to get input on the ideas- and they are, at this point, simply that, ideas.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> At the end of the brainstorm sessions individuals shared that their feelings ranged from a pit in the stomach (this feels horrible) to excitement (finally we are going to address middle school). There is no doubt that this process is hard and involves thinking about change. I am sure a variety of feelings will be shared across the school district.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District is in this position because of the times we live in. A pandemic, a declining population, a moment in time where everything is shifting, the population and workforce are changing. Our District is not unique. I believe we are and can be leaders by thinking in the future tense; this is hard work. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The next step in the process is to have all stakeholders provide input on ideas. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> To learn more about the challenges we are currently facing, view the Short, long term planning,  </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pulGqxUZ5usy0vm1Csn5tVYMBVvZVoC92m714JWphOM/edit" target="_blank"> teacher shortages memo </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We welcome and appreciate your input on the </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdacXX2N3PiyuFTnpNAkRBQFsOTqe_7OcxJyOz0tQAS0cxk6A/viewform" target="_blank"> survey </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This will generate conversion, excitement, emotion, concern, frustration - it will run the gamut.  I invite you to share your ideas, and plan to attend the input sessions. Nothing has been decided, we need the collective input of the community.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <span> Jennifer Botzojorns </span> </p> <p> <span> Superintendent of Schools </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear ý East Parents, Guardians and Families, We are facing personnel shortages next year and we also need to thoughtfully plan long term for teaching and facilities needs in our School District. Our next step is to get input on the ideas- and they are, at this point, simply that, ideas. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Facilities Committee,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image 2023-2024 Preschool & Kindergarten Roundup 2023-04-07T16:56:31Z 2023-04-07T16:56:31Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Kindergarten-Roundup-2e6de66a.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> 2023-2024 </span> </span> <span> Preschool &amp; Kindergarten Roundup </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 7, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> For residents of: Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, Wheelock </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> If you have a child who will be </span> </span> <span> 3 or 4 years old </span> <span> <span> before September 1, 2023, your child is eligible for preschool!  If you have a child who will be </span> </span> <span> 5 years old </span> <span> <span> before September 1, 2023, your child is eligible for kindergarten! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> A </span> <span> <span> . If you would like information about enrolling your child in one of our </span> </span> <span> public school preschools or kindergarten </span> <span> <span> , please contact the following school administrative assistants by </span> </span> <span> Friday, April 28th:  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Kindergarten-Roundup.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 7, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> For residents of: Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, Wheelock </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> If you have a child who will be </span> </span> <span> 3 or 4 years old </span> <span> <span> before September 1, 2023, your child is eligible for preschool!  If you have a child who will be </span> </span> <span> 5 years old </span> <span> <span> before September 1, 2023, your child is eligible for kindergarten! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> A </span> <span> <span> . If you would like information about enrolling your child in one of our </span> </span> <span> public school preschools or kindergarten </span> <span> <span> , please contact the following school administrative assistants by </span> </span> <span> Friday, April 28th:  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Kindergarten+Roundup.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Preschool and kindergarten locations: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Burke Town School: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVkVbEOV9oClwFRAOYYwOfCXBiAylhAICpIztKFhnJG-QIsw/viewform" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> , call </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <span> 467-3385, email  </span> </span> <a href="mailto:nrapkowicz@kingdomeast.org"> nrapkowicz@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Concord School: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1p9cohfZobLSvb_BWAb8JpKVU3Zxd-ISwPoOiPBHqgIo/viewform?edit_requested=true" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> , call </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <span> 695-1201, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kwest@kingdomeast.org"> kwest@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Lyndon Town School: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://forms.gle/kVmn1oAY3WjPg3rL7" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> , call </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <span> 626-3209, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:jomitchell@kingdomeast.org"> jomitchell@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Miller’s Run: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLSLkppsHGuXSLJmFLBkibrAHzTgIvxePXZ_nNtms_9aB8Tg/viewform" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> , call </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <span> 626-9755, email </span> </span> <a href="mailto:rbickford@kingdomeast.org"> rbickford@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Kindergarten only locations: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Lunenburg School: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfc0F0-BKpUMhgldAOVn38ML-Q9zPUbYrVSKIA7JMizETnZNA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> <span> , 892-5955/892-5969, </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kgoulding@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> kgoulding@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Newark School: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Aqex6tof-3WycLIz7wibUaG2QPk63DQ1eTKDMU4J84Q/edit" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> <span> , 467-3401, </span> </span> <a href="mailto:khenderson@kingdomeast.org"> khenderson@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Sutton School: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfK5SAyozH3uaTbqiXIAXQDDoT5fMv8X9mVFZ6-_9IgroRXpw/viewform" target="_blank"> Submit Electronic Request </a> <span> <span> , 467-3492, </span> </span> <a href="mailto:mpike@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> mpike@kingdomeast.org </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <span> <br/> B. </span> </span> <span> If you would like to enroll your child at a private, prequalified preschool or childcare program for </span> <span> <span> 10 free hours of preschool per week, </span> </span> <span> <span> please contact that program directly: </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tjk4jf6Fpo6D6f8u_VJRjF1abNRmNMCZ77aED0VdcYI/" target="_blank"> Partners list </a> <span> <span> .  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> C. </span> <span> <span> If you need more information or have questions about child development or early childhood events in our area, please contact the </span> </span> <span> <span> KESD Early Childhood Program Coordinator, Carla Ciardelli, </span> </span> <span> <span> at 626-4730 or </span> </span> <a href="mailto:cciardelli@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> cciardelli@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> *Roundup appointment times will be offered to incoming preschoolers and kindergarteners between Tuesday, May 30th to Friday, June 2nd.  Once you register for preschool or kindergarten, you will be contacted to set up your Roundup day and time at a school location.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> *Preschoolers and kindergarteners will receive a “Welcome to Preschool or Kindergarten” activity bag.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> *Required for Preschool and Kindergarten registration:  Birth Certificate, Proof of Residency, Immunization Record.  A Physical Health Exam from a Physician is required for preschool only.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> *Children may attend Roundup at any school location as activities are the same for all locations.  Opportunities to meet your child’s teacher and tour your child’s classroom will be offered during open house in August.  Teachers present and classrooms used for Roundup may not be the same.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> For residents of: Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, Wheelock! If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 years old before September 1, 2023, your child is eligible for preschool! If you have a child who will be 5 years old before September 1, 2023, your child is eligible for kindergarten! District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting April 12, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-04-05T17:44:46Z 2023-04-05T17:44:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 12, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pAne5QXnVX4gRSnOmh9JognbbcTVVFE9WUzneSij7uQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting April 11, 2023 2023-04-04T19:23:43Z 2023-04-04T19:23:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 11, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ajiWgIbVJRtxS_sqIzl0s0PifbPo8Lrft4GsM4TeV7M/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Upcoming Meet & Greet Opportunities with Incoming ý East Superintendent, Sean McMannon 2023-04-03T19:39:09Z 2023-04-03T19:39:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Upcoming Meet &amp; Greet Opportunities with Incoming ý East Superintendent, Sean McMannon <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sean-McMannon-8b829868.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 3, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Incoming Superintendent Sean McMannon will begin Monday July 3, 2023.  As part of a transition plan he will also visit the district this week on APRIL 6TH, 2023. Please </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z1neOO6GxWKbzBiBi4SH_0pVPgLFtRBtfph9VC_t6p4/edit" target="_blank"> check out the opportunities to connect with Mr McMannon!  </a> <span> <span> We made the decision to not visit each and every school because this would mean very short visits. In the first few months of beginning his position, he will make time for public meet and greet activities in each school community! Please join us if you are able, in welcoming Sean.  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sean+McMannon.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> April 3, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Incoming Superintendent Sean McMannon will begin Monday July 3, 2023.  As part of a transition plan he will also visit the district this week on APRIL 6TH, 2023. Please </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z1neOO6GxWKbzBiBi4SH_0pVPgLFtRBtfph9VC_t6p4/edit" target="_blank"> check out the opportunities to connect with Mr McMannon!  </a> <span> <span> We made the decision to not visit each and every school because this would mean very short visits. In the first few months of beginning his position, he will make time for public meet and greet activities in each school community! Please join us if you are able, in welcoming Sean.  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Please check out the opportunities listed below to connect with Mr. McMannon! </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> April 6, 2023 Meeting Opportunities: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Public Meet and Greet (7:15-8:00 AM) </span> </h5> <p> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> Lunenburg School </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Facilitation:  </span> </span> <span> Open format event, anyone welcome  </span> </p> <p> <span> What </span> <span> : light coffee and snacks will be provided </span> </p> <p> <span> Who: </span> <span>   Anyone, all welcome, public, community, staff </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11WeHqZKnwyhXEMOIwFjNaq1q6fBpA-tGOo8XI554fA0/edit" target="_blank"> Office Hours (9:30 - 11:00 AM) </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11WeHqZKnwyhXEMOIwFjNaq1q6fBpA-tGOo8XI554fA0/edit" target="_blank"> Click here to sign up for a time individually or in small groups </a> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Where: </span> </span> <span> KESD Central Office </span> </p> <p> <span> What </span> <span> : open format </span> </p> <p> <span> Who </span> <span> : Anyone, all welcome, public, community, staff </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Central Office Team Meeting (11:00- 11:45 AM) </span> </h5> <p> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> KESD Central Office </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Facilitation: </span> <span> <span> Erin Rossetti, HR; Courtney Murray, KEAP </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> What </span> <span> : Get to know the Team, Introductions, activities </span> </p> <p> <span> Who </span> <span> : KESD Central Office staff </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Luncheon (11:45 AM - 1:15 PM) <br/> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> KESD Central Office; </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Facilitation:  </span> </span> <span> <span> Open format event, anyone welcome  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> What </span> <span> : a light lunch will be provided </span> </p> <p> <span> Who: </span> <span>   Anyone, all welcome, public, community, staff </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11WeHqZKnwyhXEMOIwFjNaq1q6fBpA-tGOo8XI554fA0/edit" target="_blank"> Office Hours (3:00 - 4:00 PM </a> <span> <span> ) </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11WeHqZKnwyhXEMOIwFjNaq1q6fBpA-tGOo8XI554fA0/edit" target="_blank"> Click here to sign up for a time individually or in small groups </a> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Where: </span> </span> <span> <span> Lyndon Town School </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> What </span> <span> : open format </span> </p> <p> <span> Who </span> <span> : Anyone, all welcome, public, community, staff </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Public Meet &amp; Greet  (4:00 - 6:00 PM)  </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Where: </span> </span> <span> Lyndon Town School (Library) </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Facilitation: </span> </span> <span> Open format, anyone welcome  </span> </p> <p> <span> What </span> <span> : light refreshments </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Who: </span> </span> <span> Anyone, all welcome, public, community, staff <br/> </span> </p> </div> Incoming Superintendent Sean McMannon will begin Monday July 3, 2023. As part of a transition plan he will also visit the district this week on APRIL 6TH, 2023. Please check out the opportunities to connect with Mr McMannon District News,Newark School,Concord School,Superintendent's Blog,Miller's Run School,April 2023,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 3/29/2023 2023-03-30T15:50:43Z 2023-03-30T15:50:43Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+3.29.23+%28for+blog%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span>   </span> <span> March 29, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-JJSDz1il__7S-o-LwWM0VlbtRnXIY_F/view" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch March 29, 2023. Superintendent's Blog,March 2023 thumbnail main image KESD School Nurses attend VSSNA Spring Conference in Montpelier Friday, March 24, 2023 2023-03-27T20:47:55Z 2023-03-27T20:47:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD School Nurses Attend VSSNA Spring Conference in Montpelier on  Friday, March 24 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD School Nurses Attend VSSNA Spring Conference in Montpelier on  Friday, March 24 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> March 27, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> School Nurses need to know up-to-date information to work with students to keep them healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Several local School Nurses attended the Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA) Spring Conference in Montpelier Friday, March 24. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The presentations included: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Pediatric Forensics </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Child Abuse &amp; Neglect </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Suicide Awareness &amp; Prevention </span> </li> <li> <span> Vaping and Nicotine products </span> </li> <li> <span> Local Motion </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/VSSNA+Spring+Conference+2023+Valerie-+Soph-+Barandee+-+Charlotte.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Pictured here (Left to right) are three ý East School Nurses: Valerie Lemieux, Sophia Hall, Barandee Peterson; and Charlotte Varney, School Nurse at St Johnsbury School. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> March 27, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> School Nurses need to know up-to-date information to work with students to keep them healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Several local School Nurses attended the Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA) Spring Conference in Montpelier Friday, March 24. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The presentations included: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Pediatric Forensics </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Child Abuse &amp; Neglect </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Suicide Awareness &amp; Prevention </span> </li> <li> <span> Vaping and Nicotine products </span> </li> <li> <span> Local Motion </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/VSSNA+Spring+Conference+2023+Valerie-+Soph-+Barandee+-+Charlotte.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Pictured here (Left to right) are three ý East School Nurses: Valerie Lemieux, Sophia Hall, Barandee Peterson; and Charlotte Varney, School Nurse at St Johnsbury School. </span> </p> </div> School Nurses need to know up-to-date information to work with students to keep them healthy, safe, and ready to learn. Several local School Nurses attended the Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA) Spring Conference in Montpelier Friday, March 24. District News,Health Services,March 2023 thumbnail main image ý East Board Member, Mandy Chapman featured in the VtPHA March 2023 Newsletter 2023-03-27T19:57:55Z 2023-03-27T19:57:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Board Member, Mandy Chapman featured in the Vermont Public Health Association March 2023 Newsletter </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 27, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> The Vermont Public Health Association has featured ý East Board Member, Mandy Chapman in the VtPHA Member Spotlight on their March 2023 Newsletter. </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/M.+Chapman.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> FULL MEMBER SPOTLIGHT BELOW: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> VtPHA Member Spotlight - Mandy Chapman </span> </h3> <p> <span> by Katie Bocchino, VtPHA member </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <br/> Mandy Chapman has always had a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of her community. At just 22 years old she ran as a candidate for her local district’s Vermont House of Representatives. But after being involved in the pandemic response as the person who received questions from community members and provided resources, education and information to local businesses, she knew she wanted to go into public health. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/M.+Chapman.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> FULL MEMBER SPOTLIGHT BELOW: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> VtPHA Member Spotlight - Mandy Chapman </span> </h3> <h5> <span> by Katie Bocchino, VtPHA member </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Mandy Chapman has always had a passion for improving the health and wellbeing of her community. At just 22 years old she ran as a candidate for her local district’s Vermont House of Representatives. But after being involved in the pandemic response as the person who received questions from community members and provided resources, education and information to local businesses, she knew she wanted to go into public health. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Her career began at the local non-profit housing agency in the Homeownership Center, providing education to first time homebuyers and assisting low-income families in making necessary health and safety home repairs. It was during this time she became involved in the local Accountable Health Community, NEK Prosper!.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/M.+Chapman.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Her career began at the local non-profit housing agency in the Homeownership Center, providing education to first time homebuyers and assisting low-income families in making necessary health and safety home repairs. It was during this time she became involved in the local Accountable Health Community, NEK Prosper!. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> “I knew that if I wanted to make a meaningful impact for my community, the healthcare system was where I needed to be,” </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Mandy said. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In 2019, Mandy started working for Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, most recently as the Blueprint for Health Quality Improvement Facilitator. In January of this year, she accepted a position at North Country Hospital in Newport as the Manager of Population Health. Mandy is also on the ý East School Board. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> “In my personal and professional work it’s important for me to find ways to use different spheres of influence and networking opportunities to bridge gaps between different community sectors, and community health and different public health initiatives that are offered within our region,” she said. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the fall of 2022, Mandy started her first semester as a Masters of Public Health student at the University of Vermont. In her current class, Bio Stats, she’s discussing how helpful it was to receive weekly COVID-19 surveillance and data updates from the State in allowing the hospital and community to make decisions about prevention measures and policy restrictions. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Mandy was born and raised in the Northeast ý and, after finishing her undergraduate degree at UVM, went back to raise her family and pursue a career that would allow her to give back to her community and make it better for future generations. She lives in Lyndonville with her husband, three boys, four dogs and cat. </span> </p> </div> The Vermont Public Health Association has featured ý East Board Member, Mandy Chapman in the VtPHA Member Spotlight on their March 2023 Newsletter. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image VASBO PRESS RELEASE: Tisha Hankinson Recertified as a Director of School Business Management & Finance 2023-03-27T18:50:59Z 2023-03-27T18:50:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> VASBO PRESS RELEASE: Tisha Hankinson Recertified as a Director of School Business Management &amp; Finance <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Burke: </span> </span> <span> Burke Community Building, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Concord: </span> </span> <span> Concord Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lunenburg: </span> </span> <span> Lunenburg School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lyndon: </span> </span> <span> Lyndonville Municipal Building, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Newark: </span> </span> <span> Newark Street School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Sheffield: </span> </span> <span> Sheffield Town Offices, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Sutton: </span> <span> <span> Sutton Village School, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Wheelock: </span> </span> <span> Wheelock Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 27, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Tisha Hankinson, the Director of Finance of the ý East School District, has recently become recertified as a Director of School Business Management and Finance from the Vermont Association of School Business Officials. This distinction requires continuous professional development through attendance at courses, workshops and other educational committee work. It also requires an ongoing commitment to continually improve her knowledge and to keep current on state and federal regulations. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h6> <span> We feel very fortunate to have a Director of Finance of this caliber employed by our district. Congratulations, Tisha! </span> </h6> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Tisha+Hankinson+-+Copy.jpg" alt=""/> </div> Tisha Hankinson, the Director of Finance of the ý East School District, has recently become recertified as a Director of School Business Management and Finance from the Vermont Association of School Business Officials. District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image NorthWoods Stewardship Center Kits & Cubs Summer Camp 2023-03-23T17:45:39Z 2023-03-23T17:45:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2023 NorthWoods Stewardship Center Kits &amp; Cubs Summer Camp </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 23, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> NorthWoods is offering a new camp this year for kids ages 3-6 years old. They are very excited to be able to broaden the age range for campers this year and get more kiddos outside and curious about nature! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/NorthWoods+Stewardship+Center.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> If you or anyone else has questions about the camp and its details, please contact Katlynn Vredenburgh using the contact details listed belo </span> <span> w: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Katlynn Vredenburgh </span> <span> <span> , </span> </span> <span> NorthWoods Education and Natural Sciences Program Coordinator </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Email: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="mailto:katlynn@northwoodscenter.org" target="_blank"> katlynn@northwoodscenter.org </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Phone: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> 802.723.6551  ext. 303 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2023 NorthWoods Stewardship Center Kits &amp; Cubs Summer Camp </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 23, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> NorthWoods is offering a new camp this year for kids ages 3-6 years old. They are very excited to be able to broaden the age range for campers this year and get more kiddos outside and curious about nature! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you or anyone else has questions about the camp and its details, please contact Katlynn Vredenburgh using the contact details listed belo </span> <span> w: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Katlynn Vredenburgh </span> <span> <span> , </span> </span> <span> NorthWoods Education and Natural Sciences Program Coordinator </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Email: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="mailto:katlynn@northwoodscenter.org"> katlynn@northwoodscenter.org </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Phone: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> 802.723.6551  ext. 303 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/NorthWoods+Stewardship+Center.jpg" alt=""/> </div> NorthWoods is offering a new camp this year for kids ages 3-6 years old. They are very excited to be able to broaden the age range for campers this year and get more kiddos outside and curious about nature! Experiential Learning,KEAP,March 2023,Community thumbnail main image Junior Iron Chef & Odyssey of the Mind Competition 2023 2023-03-20T20:23:44Z 2023-03-20T20:23:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <h2> <span> Junior Iron Chef &amp; Odyssey of the Mind Competition 2023 </span> </h2> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 20, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> ý East Afterschool and Experiential Learning students were quite busy last weekend participating in state-wide competitions. Students from Lyndon Town School and Concord School displayed their cooking and teamwork skills during the 15th annual Vermont Afterschool Junior Iron Chef competition in Essex, Vermont and students from Burke Town School competed in the annual Odyssey of the Mind competition in Hinesburg, Vermont.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <span> Our Junior Iron chefs exhibited great teamwork and received honorable mentions in the mise en place category. The Odyssey of the Mind team took second place in the competition and were only  1.5 points away from first place. They also received the OMER award, for their outstanding sportsmanship, exemplary behavior, or exceptional talent. These students had been working hard preparing for these competitions for over two months. We are so proud of their accomplishments. </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> ý East Afterschool and Experiential Learning students were quite busy last weekend participating in state-wide competitions. Students from Lyndon Town School and Concord School displayed their cooking and teamwork skills during the 15th annual Vermont Afterschool Junior Iron Chef competition in Essex, Vermont and students from Burke Town School competed in the annual Odyssey of the Mind competition in Hinesburg, Vermont. Concord School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,March 2023,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD has a second Nationally Certified School Nurse!! 2023-03-20T16:43:41Z 2023-03-20T16:43:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD has a second Nationally Certified School Nurse!! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> The VSSNA Welcomes ý East's Sophia Hall as the Director to the National Association of School Nurses </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> March 20, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> It is our distinct pleasure to share with you this exciting news-- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Valerie, the nurse at Sutton School, has met the rigorous requirements for certification and PASSED the grueling National Certification of School Nurses (NCSN) exam!  <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Earning this national certification demonstrates excellence in the national standard of preparation, knowledge, and practice for school nurses. This demonstrates Valerie's commitment to providing the best care to students and the school community! The "NCSN" is recognized as a nationally accredited credential that validates specialized knowledge and expertise as a school nurse. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Please congratulate Valerie Lemieux, RN, NCSN!! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This past weekend in Washington DC, Sophia Hall, Miller's Run School Nurse was inducted as the Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA) Director to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). This is a 4 year term.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The VT-NASN Director is a member of the NASN Board of Directors working to establish a process for the mission, goals, and planning strategies for the association.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sophia-Hall-6f9ec5a5.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Specifics include: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Acting as the official spokesperson from and to the affiliate organizations </span> </li> <li> <span> Providing leadership for membership recruitment. </span> </li> <li> <span> Meeting with education and health organizations to communicate NASN policies and concerns regarding school health and school nursing. </span> </li> <li> <span> Encouraging leadership development of school nurses. </span> </li> <li> <span> Advocating for standards of care, for school nurses, school nursing, education, children, and health. </span> </li> <li> <span> Developing, monitoring, and evaluating programs implemented by NASN. </span> </li> <li> <span> Thinking strategically to identify relevant professional issues for presentation/action by NASN. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Congratulations, Sophia! </span> </span> </h3> </div> It is our distinct pleasure to share with you this exciting news -- Valerie, the nurse at Sutton School, has met the rigorous requirements for certification and PASSED the grueling National Certification of School Nurses (NCSN) exam! District News,Health Services,March 2023,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 3/16/2023 2023-03-17T19:36:16Z 2023-03-17T19:36:16Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+3.16.23+%28for+blog%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <h3> <span> March 10, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n4g3HsoUqiFR4Q_xwiCwHHH_AGrduS1B2IdWpf2GWNA/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch March 16, 2023. Superintendent's Blog,March 2023 thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting March 27, 2023 2023-03-15T20:26:40Z 2023-03-15T20:26:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 27, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eyimDF0O1zYvQNGk6_zGWfBHk4taHS8Aelakp4ykX-I/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting March 21, 2023 2023-03-15T15:33:33Z 2023-03-15T15:33:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 21, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wS6eG2k1Dr1_IGxXQTo9BNR05oWV5fphe4UKG5_L6MQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting March 20, 2023 2023-03-15T15:33:03Z 2023-03-15T15:33:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 20, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/136P7bBskj0ysZkj3J4Azzi-eeLFGP-Uymo2mZhFgh0o/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image CANCELLED_ý East Board Meeting March 14, 2023 2023-03-14T17:31:31Z 2023-03-14T17:31:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> CANCELLED </span> <span> <span> -- KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 14, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LabpAkJw2oZC0aDvR9IWuQtHCbOE-ANlqNS2KNsA8yk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 3/10/2023 2023-03-13T18:38:11Z 2023-03-13T18:38:11Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+3.10.23+%28for+blog%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> March 10, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12oAB7dHfur4mhBaSDHd4eWsJ5RfaTdNd4-mMvb2cn44/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch March 10, 2023. Superintendent's Blog,March 2023 thumbnail main image Winter Outdoor Camp 2023 2023-03-13T17:53:57Z 2023-03-13T17:53:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Winter Outdoor Camp 2023 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 13, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> During February break, seven students and two leaders made the trip to Stratton, Vermont where they snowshoed into a Vermont Huts Association's hut. At Grout Pond hut, students learned how to cook over a fire, tie knots, build a quinzee shelter, and much more. This overnight trip proved to push everyone out of their comfort zone in one way or another, and the students handled the challenges with confidence and great teamwork. Students also got to spend time cross country skiing, snowshoeing, skating, and sledding in the NEK during break. </span> </p> </div> During February break, seven students and two leaders made the trip to Stratton, Vermont where they snowshoed into a Vermont Huts Association's hut. At Grout Pond hut, students learned how to cook over a fire, tie knots, build a quinzee shelter, and much more. Experiential Learning,KEAP,March 2023,Community thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting March 14, 2023 2023-03-13T13:14:59Z 2023-03-13T13:14:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 14, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LabpAkJw2oZC0aDvR9IWuQtHCbOE-ANlqNS2KNsA8yk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Communications and Policy Committee Meeting March 16, 2023 Serena Parker sparker@kingdomeast.org (Serena Parker) 2023-03-10T18:31:00Z 2023-03-10T18:31:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Communications and Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 16, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XZeZ9AH_YZxpAGGQnsx90LqJvSkScrv9HrHT4vqmRs8/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Celebrating Long Time Board Member, Tony DeMasi in His Retirement 2023-03-09T17:46:21Z 2023-03-09T17:46:21Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Celebrating Long Time Board Member, Tony DeMasi in His Retirement </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 9, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> At our Annual Meeting on March 6th, we celebrated long time board member, Tony DeMasi in his retirement. Tony will be missed greatly, but we are both thrilled and honored to celebrate him on his retirement.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Tony has served as a board member for Burke Town, Caledonia North Supervisory Union, Caledonia North Supervisory Union Executive Committee, the Act 46 Study Committee, the ý East School District and numerous other negotiations, hiring, facilities committees, subcommittees, ad hoc committees and volunteer events, collectively, for over 20 years. He has also served as the Board clerk and can be found in the office reviewing and signing papers on a regular basis. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Tony-DeMasi-Retirement--283-29-5057fa87-77a69807.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Tony retired from his role as a school board member and vice chair in March of 2023 and although it is hard to capture all that Tony has given to our district, we would like to highlight some wonderful contributions that help to summarize his passion, commitment and love for supporting our schools: </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> <span> When the town of Burke was in need of a boiler he researched and helped install a locally sourced wood pellet boiler. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> He would greet students each day at Burke Town School. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> He can tell you anything about any of our school facilities, he understands heating, infrastructure, plumbing and more - inside and out. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> With a deep concern for the condition of the school's facilities, Tony oversaw numerous facility renovations at the Burke School and served as the chair of the KESD Facilities Committee. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> When we were merging districts, Tony visited every inch of every school building in our entire district, noting opportunities and challenges therein. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Tony has been supportive of new board members, by mentoring with friendly enthusiasm. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Tony has been part of making the school board run. This includes hiring superintendents, facilities evaluations, presenting budgets to the town of Burke, negotiating with teachers, and serving as a vice chair of the District Board and chair of the former Burke Town School Board.  </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Congratulations, Tony! We thank you for all that you have provided to our district, schools, and community! </span> </h3> </div> At our Annual Meeting on March 6th, we celebrated long time board member, Tony DeMasi in his retirement. Tony will be missed greatly for his passion, commitment and love for supporting our schools. We are both thrilled and honored to celebrate him on his retirement. District News,March 2023,KESD School Board,Community thumbnail main image Newark School Kitchen Facilities Renovation 2023-03-09T17:43:42Z 2023-03-09T17:43:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> Newark School <span> Kitchen Facilities Renovation </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> March 8, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Due to the issues of the kitchen’s dish machine flooding the floor and the condition and breakdown of the cabinetry within the kitchen, it has been a goal to remodel and upgrade the kitchen.  Recently over February break Newark has accomplished this goal from a fund source dedicated to this specific purpose.  The change is immense and such a pleasing sight to see. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> With newly patched and painted walls with easy-to-clean paint, to lock in seamless flooring to keep any liquid on top of the floor, and new custom-made cabinetry and countertop, the Newark kitchen has received a brighter, cleaner look, and feeling in the area.  The cabinets are made with hardwood veneer and hardwood doors, having stainless steel handles. Armstrong sheet flooring in a grey grain and all walls and ceiling have been patched, repaired, and repainted with a semi-gloss finish.  Updates with the sink are also made comprising the entire sink is stainless steel, 2 available bays, and extra stainless steel counter space. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> The reaction from students and staff was excitement and joy to see such a great change and improvement made to their kitchen and the workspace. </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Due to the issues of the kitchen’s dish machine flooding the floor and the condition and breakdown of the cabinetry within the kitchen, it has been a goal to remodel and upgrade the kitchen.  Recently over February break Newark has accomplished this goal from a fund source dedicated to this specific purpose.  The change is immense and such a pleasing sight to see. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> With newly patched and painted walls with easy-to-clean paint, to lock in seamless flooring to keep any liquid on top of the floor, and new custom-made cabinetry and countertop, the Newark kitchen has received a brighter, cleaner look, and feeling in the area.  The cabinets are made with hardwood veneer and hardwood doors, having stainless steel handles. Armstrong sheet flooring in a grey grain and all walls and ceiling have been patched, repaired, and repainted with a semi-gloss finish.  Updates with the sink are also made comprising the entire sink is stainless steel, 2 available bays, and extra stainless steel counter space. </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <span> The reaction from students and staff was excitement and joy to see such a great change and improvement made to their kitchen and the workspace. </span> </h5> </div> Due to the issues of the kitchen’s dish machine flooding the floor and the condition and breakdown of the cabinetry within the kitchen, it has been a goal to remodel and upgrade the kitchen. Recently over February break Newark has accomplished this goal from a fund source dedicated to this specific purpose. The change is immense and such a pleasing sight to see. District News,Newark School,Facilities Committee thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 2/22/2023 2023-02-28T22:32:36Z 2023-02-28T22:32:36Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+2.22.23+%28for+blog%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February  22, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zVjbi4lshwvGTLEnmKmoYm5LIZ1NZHh1lipBxuBSgUw/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch February 22, 2023. Superintendent's Blog,February 2023 thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting March 8, 2023 2023-02-28T19:03:52Z 2023-02-28T19:03:52Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 8, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VoEbwx96hFWWldxxY03j7sW34TPmF3lDr4NF0fyedx4/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image REVISED - KINGDOM EAST 2023 WARNING ANNUAL MEETING 2023-02-28T17:40:36Z 2023-02-28T17:40:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2023 ANNUAL MEETING WARNING </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> REVISED: February, 28 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Notice to Voters: </span> </span> </h3> <p> <span> <span> Residents of the ý (the “District”), comprising the voters of the Towns of Burke, Concord, Lyndon, Lunenburg, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock, who are not already on the voter checklist, may register to vote up to and including the date of the vote, March 7, 2023. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> For Australian Ballot issues, registered voters may apply for an early voter ballot at the Town Clerk’s Office of their resident town during the office’s regularly scheduled hours. (See Warning Addendum) </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Warning Notice: </span> </h3> <p> <span> <span> The Legal Voters of the ý (the “District”), comprising the voters of the Towns of Burke, Concord,  Lyndon, Lunenburg, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock are hereby notified and warned to meet at  </span> </span> <span> Hilton Hall, 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m </span> <span>   to hold the ý Informational Meeting on Articles One (1) through Article Seven (7). Voting for Articles one (1) through Article Seven (7) will be by Australian Ballot on </span> </p> <p> <span> Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the following voting locations and times. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> VOTING LOCATIONS: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Burke: </span> </span> <span> Burke Community Building, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Concord: </span> </span> <span> Concord Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lunenburg: </span> </span> <span> Lunenburg School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lyndon: </span> </span> <span> Lyndonville Municipal Building, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Newark: </span> </span> <span> Newark Street School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Sheffield: </span> </span> <span> Sheffield Town Offices, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Sutton: </span> <span> <span> Sutton Village School, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Wheelock: </span> </span> <span> Wheelock Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Burke: </span> </span> <span> Burke Community Building, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Concord: </span> </span> <span> Concord Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lunenburg: </span> </span> <span> Lunenburg School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Lyndon: </span> </span> <span> Lyndonville Municipal Building, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Newark: </span> </span> <span> Newark Street School, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Sheffield: </span> </span> <span> Sheffield Town Offices, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Sutton: </span> <span> <span> Sutton Village School, 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Wheelock: </span> </span> <span> Wheelock Town Hall, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Annual-Meeting-Warning--28Instagram-Post--28Square-29-29--28Facebook-Post--28Landscape-29-29--28820---461-px-29--28611---495-px-29--281-29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Information on how to access the meeting remotely: </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> (For Viewing and Public Comment ONLY) </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> <span> By telephone: Dial 1 312-626-6799. When prompted enter the </span> </span> <span> meeting ID: 84102898773 </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> By computer: Download meeting software here: zoom.us/download. Join the meeting by visiting </span> </span> <a href="http://www.zoom.us/join"> http://www.zoom.us/join </a> <span> <span> . <br/> You may be prompted to enter a </span> </span> <span> meeting ID:84102898773 </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> By smartphone, tablet, or other device: Download and open the ZOOM Cloud Meetings app. <br/> You may have to create a free account or sign into your existing account. <br/> Select the option to join meeting and enter the </span> </span> <span> meeting ID:84102898773 </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> 2023 ANNUAL MEETING WARNING: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/Revised%20Warning%20%282%29.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to view the full 2023 ý East Annual Meeting Warning. </a> </li> </ul> <p> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/Revised%20Warning%20%282%29.pdf" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> OTHER USEFUL LINKS: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/KESD%20Annual%20Report%202023.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to view the 2023 KESD Annual Report. </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/Budget%20Mailer%20%28Final%20Draft%20Revised%29.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to view the KESD 2023-2034 Budget Information. </a> </li> </ul> </div> Warning Notice: The Legal Voters of the ý (the “District”), comprising the voters of the Towns of Burke, Concord, Lyndon, Lunenburg, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock are hereby notified and warned to meet at Hilton Hall, 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 5:00 p.m to hold the ý Informational Meeting on Articles One (1) through Article Seven (7). District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Community,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Annual Budget Information Meeting March 6, 2023 2023-02-27T13:41:29Z 2023-02-27T13:41:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for  KESD  Annual Budget Informational Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 6, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SZJj5eBkW9Bl7z2r8L3ZgzFvJ-Tmf14OOor1SUUcelg/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image 2023-2024 ý East School District Budget Information 2023-02-26T21:56:03Z 2023-02-26T21:56:03Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Budget+Mailer+Cover.JPG" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2023-2024 ý East School District Budget Information </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 26, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East 2023-24 Budget information has been published and can be viewed by clicking the link below. Look for things you don't understand and get ready to ask questions! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> REMINDER: The KESD Annual Meeting will be held on </span> </span> <span> MONDAY, March 6th at 5pm </span> <span> <span> in person at the KESD Central Office and online via Zoom. </span> </span> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All Items will be voted at your local polling place. Absentee ballots are available. </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Budget+Mailer+Cover.JPG" alt=""/> </div> The ý East 2023-24 Budget information has been published and can be viewed by clicking the link below. Look for things you don't understand and get ready to ask questions! District News,February 2023,Finance Committee,Critical Notifications,Budget,Community thumbnail main image 2023 ý East School District Annual Report Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2023-02-26T21:27:30Z 2023-02-26T21:27:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2023 ý East School District Annual Report </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February 24, 2023 </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East Annual Report is </span> </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/KESD%20Annual%20Report%202023.pdf" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> for you to read. Familiarize yourself with the plans that the schools in your district have enacted.  Look for things you don't understand and get ready to ask questions! The KESD Annual Meeting will be held on </span> </span> <span> MONDAY, March 6th at 5pm </span> <span> <span> in person at the KESD Central Office and online via Zoom.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All Items will be voted at your local polling place. Absentee ballots are available. </span> </p> </div> The ý East Annual Report is here for you to read. The KESD Annual Meeting will be held on MONDAY, March 6th at 5pm in person at the KESD Central Office and online via Zoom. All Items will be voted at your local polling place. Absentee ballots are available. District News,February 2023,Critical Notifications,KESD School Board,Community thumbnail main image School Board Candidate Forum 2/22/23 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2023-02-23T19:37:39Z 2023-02-23T19:37:39Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Forum+Blog+IMG+%281260+-+400+px%29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East School Board Candidate </span> <span> <span> Forum </span> </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 22, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On Wednesday, February 22nd The ý East School District held a School Board Candidate Forum from 6pm- 7pm at Hilton Hall on the LI campus. ý East Middle School Students, led by the Millers Run Student Council &amp; the Newark Middle School students came up with a series of questions for the candidates to answer. During the forum School Board candidates had the opportunity to share their perspective issues before the voters go to the polls. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This forum was streamed live on the ý East Facebook page and via Zoom. <br/> </span> </p> </div> On Wednesday, February 22nd The ý East School District held a School Board Candidate Forum from 6pm- 7pm at Hilton Hall on the LI campus. District News,Newark School,Miller's Run School,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting February 28, 2023 2023-02-23T13:40:59Z 2023-02-23T13:40:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 28, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xNeGLtGDCQMR327CHbxvPOaitLWqfq-04mXBH3Ms31s/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image SheJumps & KEAP Jr. Ski Patrol Event 2023-02-21T20:25:28Z 2023-02-21T20:25:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> SheJumps &amp; KEAP Jr. Ski Patrol Event </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 21, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KEAP is collaborating with SheJumps and Burke Mountain to hold a Jr. Ski Patrol Event on March 19th. Girls in grades 3-8th will be introduced to ski patrol through workshops on first aid, weather, toboggans, etc. The event is free to KESD students and $40 for students outside of KESD, and includes a lift ticket, lunch and snacks.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/CAvbN3Qk7W_fWFgWkHeWfg~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRlvXUOP0RvaHR0cHM6Ly9kb2NzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vZm9ybXMvZC9lLzFGQUlwUUxTZkYwMG53ek1hcFU5RmRnWFdUdUl6dkhrcDYwYjRjNjBqdHltQUI2WTlfZVhkTXNBL3ZpZXdmb3JtP3VzcD1zZl9saW5rVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpj2I5B3GNY7NbkUhxzcGFydGFuX3NwaXJpdDIwMDVAeWFob28uY29tWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> Click here for more information and to register.  </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Space is limited, once you register on this form you will receive a confirmation code to register for free through SheJumps as a KESD student. Girls must have their own skis/snowboards to participate and should be intermediate/advanced skiers comfortable riding the chairlift (no lessons will be provided).  </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Fall+2022+Experiential+Learning+%28Facebook+Post%29.svg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Youth Environmental Summit </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> When: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> October 28, 2022, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm      </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> In-person/Barre Civic Center) </span> </p> <p> <span> The Youth Environmental Summit (YES) is an annual event for students in grades 6-12 who want to learn about environmental issues and find ways to take action. At YES participants engage in hands-on workshops, action-inspiring discussions, networking with environmental professionals and like-minded peers, and much, much more! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> More Learning Opportunities </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Teen Science Cafes: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Next in-person café on Oct. 22 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Teen Leadership Weekend: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Sign up by Nov. 1 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> 4-H World Changers: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Learn to Code - Starts Sept. 29 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> TRY for the Environment: </span> </span> <span> <br/> Apply by Nov. 7 </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Science Olympiad: </span> </span> <span> <br/> Start a Team Today! (grades 9-12 only) </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit the UVM 4H Announcements Page and to stay connected &amp; to learn more! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit the UVM 4H Announcements Page and to learn more! </span> </h5> </div> KEAP is collaborating with SheJumps and Burke Mountain to hold a Jr. Ski Patrol Event on March 19th. Girls in grades 3-8th will be introduced to ski patrol through workshops on first aid, weather, toboggans, etc. The event is free to KESD students and $40 for students outside of KESD, and includes a lift ticket, lunch and snacks. Newark School,Concord School,February 2023,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 2/14/2023 2023-02-21T20:19:13Z 2023-02-21T20:19:13Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+2.14.23+%28for+blog%29+%281%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February  14, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15RVzCrCsLBRDliM1FnLWDvDH6H313GGSnKley32tmCg/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch February 14, 2023. Superintendent's Blog,February 2023 thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting February 20, 2023 2023-02-14T14:23:17Z 2023-02-14T14:23:17Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 20, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zk8656KNo16WQq8sC98djwUonzYfekknneh9w6per2s/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Free Winter Activities this February 2023-02-13T22:21:32Z 2023-02-13T22:21:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Upcoming Outdoor Winter Events Happening this February </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> February 13, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Fall+2022+Experiential+Learning+%28Facebook+Post%29.svg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Youth Environmental Summit </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> When: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> October 28, 2022, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm      </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> In-person/Barre Civic Center) </span> </p> <p> <span> The Youth Environmental Summit (YES) is an annual event for students in grades 6-12 who want to learn about environmental issues and find ways to take action. At YES participants engage in hands-on workshops, action-inspiring discussions, networking with environmental professionals and like-minded peers, and much, much more! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> We are excited to announce a few upcoming, free, ski events through KEAP. Please review the details below and follow the links to register for any you are interested in. </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Wednesday Night Ski @ the Lyndon Outing Club: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> KEAP is sponsoring night skiing on Wednesdays in February and March at the Outing Club. Middle School students can be dropped off at 6pm, and picked up by 8pm. KEAP will cover the cost of skiing and staff will supervise 5-8th grade students. K-4 students may attend, with a parent chaperone. Students must have their own skis/snowboards to participate and be comfortable riding the lift and skiing downhill. Students who ski with Concord School or LTS 6-8th grade can use the skis they use for their school ski program. Lessons will not be provided. This event is weather dependent and space is limited. Register now to receive a weekly email confirming if the event will happen.  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/53XlzRKuisgAWpaKnNqRFQ~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRlvXUOP0RvaHR0cHM6Ly9kb2NzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vZm9ybXMvZC9lLzFGQUlwUUxTZG9hdlVwUjZ4S3dBWmhiZFFWSGgzMTJVRkd1WURLeWlkNi1XcG1XYzZUVmV4dEp3L3ZpZXdmb3JtP3VzcD1zZl9saW5rVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpj2I5B3GNY7NbkUhxzcGFydGFuX3NwaXJpdDIwMDVAeWFob28uY29tWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> Click here for more information and to register. </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> February Break XC Ski Day &amp; Overnight Camp: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> KEAP will hold a cross country ski camp over February Break, February 27th - March 3rd, for 5th-8th Grade Students with Vermont Huts. Monday and Friday will be local day trips, Tuesday-Thursday will be a two-night overnight trip with the Vermont Huts Association.  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/x4v7wRlZIHqJGZ65sdPdvg~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRlvXUOP0RvaHR0cHM6Ly9kb2NzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vZm9ybXMvZC9lLzFGQUlwUUxTY09reWtQeU1SalNjWWtBbTNZWDU0UzVTSVFGNElmazVSc1VzN0xKdGhOM2VYNmlnL3ZpZXdmb3JtP3VzcD1zZl9saW5rVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpj2I5B3GNY7NbkUhxzcGFydGFuX3NwaXJpdDIwMDVAeWFob28uY29tWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> Click here for more information and to register. </a> <span>  Space is limited. This camp is free and all gear and meals (breakfast, snack &amp; lunch) are provided. Students should have some experience cross country skiing to attend. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> SheJumps &amp; KEAP Jr. Ski Patrol Event: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> KEAP is collaborating with SheJumps and Burke Mountain to hold a Jr. Ski Patrol Event on March 19th. KESD girls in grades 3-8th will be introduced to ski patrol through workshops on first aid, weather, toboggans, etc. The event is free and includes a lift ticket, lunch and snacks.  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/CAvbN3Qk7W_fWFgWkHeWfg~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRlvXUOP0RvaHR0cHM6Ly9kb2NzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vZm9ybXMvZC9lLzFGQUlwUUxTZkYwMG53ek1hcFU5RmRnWFdUdUl6dkhrcDYwYjRjNjBqdHltQUI2WTlfZVhkTXNBL3ZpZXdmb3JtP3VzcD1zZl9saW5rVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpj2I5B3GNY7NbkUhxzcGFydGFuX3NwaXJpdDIwMDVAeWFob28uY29tWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> Click here for more information and to register.  </a> <span> Space is limited, once you register on this form you will receive a confirmation code to register for free through SheJumps as a KESD student. Girls must have their own skis/snowboards to participate and should be intermediate/advanced skiers comfortable riding the chairlift (no lessons will be provided). Students who ski with Concord School or LTS 6-8th grade can use the skis they use for their school ski program. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Tuesday/Thursday Afterschool Winter Outdoor Club: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> KEAP hosts Winter Outdoor Club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5pm for 5th-8th grade students. Transportation is provided from KESD schools to Darling Hill. Students cross country ski, snowshoe and/or sled on the ý Trails with Northwoods and KEAP staff.  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/sDqVzZfxTrQAg-sMOJJ7BQ~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRlvXUOP0RvaHR0cHM6Ly9kb2NzLmdvb2dsZS5jb20vZm9ybXMvZC9lLzFGQUlwUUxTZEgwY1hNY28xUEZ2ZEx1YWd5SDBaRW9ITkpsMmRQRTFscTVXZUQtZ2ZXcnFNRjRBL3ZpZXdmb3JtP3VzcD1zZl9saW5rVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpj2I5B3GNY7NbkUhxzcGFydGFuX3NwaXJpdDIwMDVAeWFob28uY29tWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> Click here for more information and to register. </a> <span>  Pick up is at 5pm on Darling Hill, or 5:30pm at Concord School. The program is free, students receive a snack and all gear to participate. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Snowshoe 101 Events: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> KESD is partnering with NEK Prosper to offer two Snowshoe 101 events: February 18th at the Rail Trail in St. Johnsbury and March 3rd at the St. Johnsbury Town Forest. Students should plan to attend with an adult family member. KEAP staff are providing instruction, but not supervision for the event. Both events are free and start at 10am. For more information, and to register, visit the  </span> <a href="http://track.spe.schoolmessenger.com/f/a/J-RSJiHbaqI9MSbSObzHfg~~/AAAAAQA~/RgRlvXUOP0QzaHR0cHM6Ly9uZWtwcm9zcGVyLm9yZy9vdXRjb21lcy9waHlzaWNhbGx5LWhlYWx0aHkvVwdzY2hvb2xtQgpj2I5B3GNY7NbkUhxzcGFydGFuX3NwaXJpdDIwMDVAeWFob28uY29tWAQAAAAB" target="_blank"> NEK Prosper website </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> We are excited to get outside, in the snow, with you and your students this winter!  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> More Learning Opportunities </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Teen Science Cafes: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Next in-person café on Oct. 22 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Teen Leadership Weekend: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Sign up by Nov. 1 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> 4-H World Changers: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Learn to Code - Starts Sept. 29 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> TRY for the Environment: </span> </span> <span> <br/> Apply by Nov. 7 </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Science Olympiad: </span> </span> <span> <br/> Start a Team Today! (grades 9-12 only) </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit the UVM 4H Announcements Page and to stay connected &amp; to learn more! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit the UVM 4H Announcements Page and to learn more! </span> </h5> </div> We are excited to announce a few upcoming, free, ski events through KEAP. Please review the details below and follow the links to register for any you are interested in. Newark School,Concord School,February 2023,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting February 14, 2023 2023-02-08T21:49:36Z 2023-02-08T21:49:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 14, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15j79Qqdi8YRvvoKJigNxPo-CjaVhw5ylqiktRRnO7AA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 2/3/2023 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2023-02-03T19:03:41Z 2023-02-03T19:03:41Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+2.3.23+%28for+blog%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 3, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wJGzF8XK7S_IVIAu_Nf1rIQXfBsNnjHi/view" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch February 3, 2023. Superintendent's Blog,February 2023 thumbnail main image The VSSNA Welcomes ý East's Sophia Hall as the Director to the National Association of School Nurses 2023-02-03T18:11:08Z 2023-02-03T18:11:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> The VSSNA Welcomes ý East's Sophia Hall as the Director to the National Association of School Nurses </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> The VSSNA Welcomes ý East's Sophia Hall as the Director to the National Association of School Nurses </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 3, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This past weekend in Washington DC, Sophia Hall, Miller's Run School Nurse was inducted as the Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA) Director to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). This is a 4 year term.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The VT-NASN Director is a member of the NASN Board of Directors working to establish a process for the mission, goals, and planning strategies for the association.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This past weekend in Washington DC, Sophia Hall, Miller's Run School Nurse was inducted as the Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA) Director to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). This is a 4 year term.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The VT-NASN Director is a member of the NASN Board of Directors working to establish a process for the mission, goals, and planning strategies for the association.  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sophia-Hall-6f9ec5a5.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Specifics include: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Acting as the official spokesperson from and to the affiliate organizations </span> </li> <li> <span> Providing leadership for membership recruitment. </span> </li> <li> <span> Meeting with education and health organizations to communicate NASN policies and concerns regarding school health and school nursing. </span> </li> <li> <span> Encouraging leadership development of school nurses. </span> </li> <li> <span> Advocating for standards of care, for school nurses, school nursing, education, children, and health. </span> </li> <li> <span> Developing, monitoring, and evaluating programs implemented by NASN. </span> </li> <li> <span> Thinking strategically to identify relevant professional issues for presentation/action by NASN. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Congratulations, Sophia! </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Specifics include: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Acting as the official spokesperson from and to the affiliate organizations </span> </li> <li> <span> Providing leadership for membership recruitment. </span> </li> <li> <span> Meeting with education and health organizations to communicate NASN policies and concerns regarding school health and school nursing. </span> </li> <li> <span> Encouraging leadership development of school nurses. </span> </li> <li> <span> Advocating for standards of care, for school nurses, school nursing, education, children, and health. </span> </li> <li> <span> Developing, monitoring, and evaluating programs implemented by NASN. </span> </li> <li> <span> Thinking strategically to identify relevant professional issues for presentation/action by NASN. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Congratulations, Sophia! </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sophia+Hall.jpg" alt=""/> </div> This past weekend in Washington DC, Sophia Hall, Miller's Run School Nurse was inducted as the Vermont State School Nurses Association (VSSNA) Director to the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). This is a 4 year term. District News,Health Services,February 2023,Miller's Run School thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting February 8, 2023 2023-02-02T15:22:27Z 2023-02-02T15:22:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 8, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13LMgYjx-4vqqvVS7Lg4ZLuNkpIgB4SLj5W7BOvQHVJo/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Upcoming Youth STEM activities in February 2023-01-27T22:06:05Z 2023-01-27T22:06:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Upcoming Youth STEM Activities Happening this February </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 27, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Fall+2022+Experiential+Learning+%28Facebook+Post%29.svg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Youth Environmental Summit </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> When: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> October 28, 2022, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm      </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> In-person/Barre Civic Center) </span> </p> <p> <span> The Youth Environmental Summit (YES) is an annual event for students in grades 6-12 who want to learn about environmental issues and find ways to take action. At YES participants engage in hands-on workshops, action-inspiring discussions, networking with environmental professionals and like-minded peers, and much, much more! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> February 2, 2023: </span> </p> <p> <span> Have you ever wanted to learn how to program your own game? Well, here's your chance! In this 4-H World Changers: Learn to Code series, you will learn to program a collecting game using p5.js, a JavaScript library created especially for artists and designers. We will meet virtually each Thursday from February 2 - March 9, 7:00-8:00 pm. Register by February 1. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> February 3, 2023: </span> </p> <p> <span> Get your Science Olympiad team ready to compete! UVM will be hosting the  </span> <a href="https://www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/vermont-science-olympiad" target="_blank"> Vermont Science Olympiad </a> <span>  on Saturday, April 1, 2023, and we are looking for high school teams to join us for this exciting day of science competition! Teams need to pre-register by Feb 3 or contact  </span> <a href="mailto:Lauren.Traister@uvm.edu" target="_blank"> Lauren.Traister@uvm.edu </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> February 11, 2023: </span> </p> <p> <span> Have you ever wondered how rockets work, and what goes into designing them? Come to this teen science cafe hosted by Jeff Gibson, Deputy Chief Engineer at Benchmark Space Systems. At this cafe, Jeff will walk through basic principles and <br/> show you how to design your own functional model rocket from scratch! Register by Feb 8. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <h5> <span> February 18, 2023:  </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Discover Engineering is a FREE annual event for youth in grades 5-12 who want to learn about engineering, build skills and network with engineering students, faculty and professionals. Register by Feb 8; workshops are first-come, first-serve so don't wait! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> <span> More information about each program and registration links can be found at: </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/announcements" target="_blank"> https://www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/announcement </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> More Learning Opportunities </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Teen Science Cafes: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Next in-person café on Oct. 22 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Teen Leadership Weekend: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Sign up by Nov. 1 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> 4-H World Changers: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Learn to Code - Starts Sept. 29 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> TRY for the Environment: </span> </span> <span> <br/> Apply by Nov. 7 </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Science Olympiad: </span> </span> <span> <br/> Start a Team Today! (grades 9-12 only) </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit the UVM 4H Announcements Page and to stay connected &amp; to learn more! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit the UVM 4H Announcements Page and to learn more! </span> </h5> </div> 4-H is full of opportunities for kids, parents, and volunteers to be part of an organization that prides itself on reaching youth through life- and job-skill development programs. Check out all of the upcoming learning events happening this February. Newark School,January 2023,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image SPECIAL ý East Board Meeting January 30, 2023 2023-01-25T17:39:26Z 2023-01-25T17:39:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for </span> </span> <span> SPECIAL </span> <span> <span> KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 30, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1i4aONeuI6Xs8CnaMLb4UOecm9_Ckg0drhlxP02PAdTU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Superintendent Search Update (1/24/22) 2023-01-24T19:43:25Z 2023-01-24T19:43:25Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent Search Update (1.24.22) </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 24, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Hello KESD Board &amp; Leadership, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> After weeks of interviewing multiple candidates, conducting background checks, and considering what is in the best interest of the ý East School District, the superintendent search committee voted last evening to present Sean McMannon to the KESD Board for consideration as the District's next superintendent. Elaine Pinckney, the search consultant, connected with Sean this morning, and Sean indicated a strong interest in joining the ý East School District. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The KESD Board is planning a special board meeting on Monday, January 30th, at 6:00 pm for the Board to interview Sean. A meeting agenda is forthcoming. If the Board hires Sean, a public meet and greet event will be scheduled soon. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I would like to recognize and thank the superintendent search committee members who came together to work expeditiously through a thorough and collaborative interview process. Also, I want to thank our consultant, Elaine Pinckney, for carefully guiding us along the way. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you have any questions regarding the superintendent hiring process, please get in touch with Elaine or me. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> With gratitude, </span> </p> <p> <span> Cynthia  <br/> </span> </p> </div> Hello KESD Board & Leadership -- After weeks of interviewing multiple candidates, conducting background checks, and considering what is in the best interest of the ý East School District, the superintendent search committee voted last evening to present Sean McMannon to the KESD Board for consideration as the District's next superintendent. District News,January 2023,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image KESD Experiential Learning Partners with Catamount Trail Association & ý Trails 2023-01-24T16:51:44Z 2023-01-24T16:51:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Experiential Learning Partners with the Catamount Trail Association and ý Trails </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Experiential Learning Partners with the </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h2> <h2> <span> Catamount Trail Association and ý Trails </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 24, 2023 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Our Experiential Learning (EL) program is excited to partner with @Catamount Trail Association and @ý Trails to provide cross country skiing to students this winter! Students are skiing during school EL programs, PE class, and @KEAP- ý East Afterschool Programs.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Catamount Trails Association donated a set of xc skis to KESD for the winter and ý Trails donates day memberships to the program - thank you for the support! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Our Experiential Learning (EL) program is excited to partner with Catamount Trail Association and ý Trails to provide cross country skiing to students this winter! Students are skiing during school EL programs, PE class, and KEAP- ý East Afterschool Programs.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Catamount Trails Association donated a set of xc skis to KESD for the winter and ý Trails donates day memberships to the program. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ý East &amp; Experiential Learning Thank you for the support! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ý East &amp; Experiential Learning </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Thank you for the support! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ý East &amp; Experiential Learning Thank you for the support! </span> </h5> </div> Our Experiential Learning (EL) program is excited to partner with Catamount Trail Association and ý Trails to provide cross country skiing to students this winter! Students are skiing during school EL programs, PE class, and KEAP- ý East Afterschool Programs. Newark School,January 2023,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 1/17/2023 2023-01-19T19:09:14Z 2023-01-19T19:09:14Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+1.17.23+blog+img.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 19, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tb4rf8HnjPv45CtHdYWkUGjIFSls4U5XOyIrAv1YxSA/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch January 17, 2023. January 2023,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting January 19, 2023 2023-01-13T20:08:13Z 2023-01-13T20:08:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 19, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EqcJglOpUn6k1QfC3jmt0GuJfNVjL-SGpLvRBxuwrAY/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting January 18, 2023 2023-01-13T20:07:54Z 2023-01-13T20:07:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 18, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PTpSqWZD2qNUbz0dMf4mO7TzuPWllw4VMNfeVb6N544/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting January 17, 2023 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2023-01-13T13:33:58Z 2023-01-13T13:33:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 17, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J7UQP5vCXDRLOQ0svSuRqJ_atTwBwCQdWJnKY7rb0is/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting January, 23, 2023 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2023-01-12T21:11:29Z 2023-01-12T21:11:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 23, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FzJQw_JZrFVcMiN3AIEFhds0Tjph9wPCcCaJXLERc7M/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 1/10/2023 2023-01-12T19:12:54Z 2023-01-12T19:12:54Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+1.10.23+blog+img.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 12, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uBsog5JkYvjYRomHH8eCFlSxkgVcMxG9N9JZZV7wWLs/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch January 10, 2023. January 2023,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting January 16, 2023 2023-01-11T21:42:29Z 2023-01-11T21:42:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 16, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cMJ3sz3KX2E0mONepHdoyu8qNk09qAZmB5YcWfMx3lk/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,Finance Meeting,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 1/3/2023 2023-01-06T19:24:03Z 2023-01-06T19:24:03Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+1.3.23+blog+img.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 3, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lqJ7bHsas_wMWdn33yAiw7oDU194jD9SYcTHHhJXDsA/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch January 3, 2023. January 2023,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting January 10, 2023 2023-01-05T21:35:22Z 2023-01-05T21:35:22Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 10, 2023- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15vPM4pD3PRRyRo3u0Lpsogow-rHLW-CZkHoSajedCXg/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting January 11, 2023 2023-01-05T20:23:40Z 2023-01-05T20:23:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 11, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14xLwy6H4gkPN8TemBqC9lvMABhPgXgC78vHiaClQMVY/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting January 3, 2023 2022-12-30T18:54:05Z 2022-12-30T18:54:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 3, 2023 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F9Lh4EMK4vDqokSVykozO2dXz_uFywZlaJf6IvxCDIc/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 12/14/2022 2022-12-19T17:18:54Z 2022-12-19T17:18:54Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+12.14.22+blog+img.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> December 14, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/KESD%20Dispatch%2012%2014%2022.pdf" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch December 14, 2022. Superintendent's Blog,December 2022 thumbnail main image MEETING RESCHEDULED KESD Finance Committee Meeting December 21, 2022 2022-12-17T00:20:01Z 2022-12-17T00:20:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> MEETING RESCHEDULED </span> </h3> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 21, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HKxdCxWMGQAjFfoFgbL87DSE7qioQbaBd4U7swsSVkE/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting December 19, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-12-14T16:50:48Z 2022-12-14T16:50:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 19, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SUJba6piCWGUOKHtjTEcVm93OkqI7UPk8tPqAAtHaYU/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting December 20, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-12-14T16:20:38Z 2022-12-14T16:20:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 20, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gx46MNUnQDIF5wPeABN31FESkC-ECcyrnkCTvUA8DzU/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting December 13, 2022 2022-12-08T21:56:45Z 2022-12-08T21:56:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 13, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1npIBlhfpp8QMIjgKI7Ro0TyHiecmRu-SyMLaVPhNiKU/edit?pli=1" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting December 14, 2022 2022-12-07T19:44:54Z 2022-12-07T19:44:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 14, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19mvDDvpY2rJ0a_qoEBgdxBGN8oJiVkYUC2dzoMXswx0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Policy and Communication Meeting December 15, 2022 2022-12-07T14:09:09Z 2022-12-07T14:09:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Communication and  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 15, </span> <span> <span> 2022- </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/md/pexels/dms3rep/multi/pexels-photo-3184465.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hzOaJskMgK6Qam3YbQiWqx928Lp6YNtLKXsgs5sxtZs/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting December 7, 2022 2022-12-01T21:42:39Z 2022-12-01T21:42:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 7, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sBI5jOrN8wAfuVsPG9SJLaCij9Noc9mrWuUMLqMU3lM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 11/30/2022 2022-11-30T20:58:13Z 2022-11-30T20:58:13Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+11.30.22+blog+img.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> November 30, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/KESD%20Dispatch%2011%2030%2022%20%281%29.pdf" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch November 30, 2022. Superintendent's Blog,November 2022 thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 30, 2022 2022-11-28T14:07:34Z 2022-11-28T14:07:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 30, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rdAgy_tF92aQnYDydskgQk99UUm0SR2yBrpr7cip1eA/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 21, 2022 2022-11-18T17:32:43Z 2022-11-18T17:32:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 21, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mgpRqYX_zPgXSAGZLH4duyEd-zYMzG_KWMoXydq9KIU/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 11/18/2022 2022-11-18T17:30:05Z 2022-11-18T17:30:05Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+11.18.22+blog+img.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> November 18, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hakJIZMt-7tDn9hTmIqi138guOsT-d7jKDev1HyzM7U/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gMFb8jF5RrfMkEic3NcuvkrQPOKQhacW4TjgEGCtHTM/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch November 18, 2022. Superintendent's Blog,November 2022 thumbnail main image Northeast Prevention Coalition Quarterly Newsletter 2022-11-17T19:05:02Z 2022-11-17T19:05:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Northeast Prevention Coalition Quarterly Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Northeast Prevention Coalition Quarterly Newsletter </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 17, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/NPC+Quarterly+Newsletter-+Fall+2022_Page_1.png" alt=""/> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/NPC+Quarterly+Newsletter-+Fall+2022_Page_2.png" alt=""/> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/NPC+Quarterly+Newsletter-+Fall+2022_Page_3.png" alt=""/> </div> Click to view the Northeast Prevention Coalition Quarterly Newsletter. Health Services,November 2022,Community thumbnail main image Free VIRTUAL Parent Education Programs for Vermont Parents! 2022-11-16T18:39:47Z 2022-11-16T18:39:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Free VIRTUAL Parent Education Programs for Vermont Parents! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Free VIRTUAL Parent Education Programs for Vermont Parents! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> November 16, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Free online Parent Education Programs to any parent/caregiver in Vermont who wants support and/or to learn new parenting skills. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Do you or someone you know want to learn more about the programs we offer? </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Visit the Prevent Child Abuse Vermont website: </span> </span> <a href="http://www.pcavt.org/family-support-programs" target="_blank"> www.pcavt.org/family-support-programs </a> <span> , email PCAVT at  </span> <a href="mailto:familysupport@pcavt.org" target="_blank"> familysupport@pcavt.org </a> <span>  or call 1-800-CHILDREN </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <font color="#95b721"> UPCOMING PROGRAMS: </font> </span> </h3> <p> <span> All programs are offered virtually and FREE! Programs are 2 hours per week for 12-14 weeks </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="mailto:familysupport@pcavt.org" target="_blank"> Strengthening </a> <span>  Families with Teens : </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> starting November 2, Wednesdays 4pm <br/> </span> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:familysupport@pcavt.org" target="_blank"> Nurturing Skills™ for Families </a> <span>  : </span> <span> <span> starting November 7, Mondays 10am <br/> </span> </span> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:familysupport@pcavt.org" target="_blank"> Nurturing P </a> <span> rogram for Families in Substance Use Treatment &amp; Recovery : </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> starting November 30, Wed 10am <br/> </span> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:familysupport@pcavt.org" target="_blank"> Strengthening </a> <span> <span>  Families Birth : </span> </span> <span> starting November 30, Wednesdays 5pm <br/> </span> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:familysupport@pcavt.org" target="_blank"> Nurturing Skills™ for Families </a> <span> <span>  : </span> </span> <span> starting December 1, Thursdays 5pm <br/> </span> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:familysupport@pcavt.org" target="_blank"> Nurturing Skills™ for Families </a> <span> <span>  : </span> </span> <span> starting December 16, Fridays 2pm </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> <li> <a href="mailto:familysupport@pcavt.org" target="_blank"> Nurturing Father’s Program </a> <span> <span>  : </span> </span> <span> starting December 19, Mondays 11am </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Reach out to </span> </span> <a href="mailto:familysupport@pcavt.org" target="_blank"> familysupport@pcavt.org </a> <span>  for more information </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Quick Links: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit Website: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Enroll Now: </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Email to Learn More: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Quick Links: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit Website: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Enroll Now: </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Email to Learn More: </span> </h5> </div> Free online Parent Education Programs to any parent/caregiver in Vermont who wants support and/or to learn new parenting skills. November 2022,Community thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting November 28, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-11-16T16:41:57Z 2022-11-16T16:41:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 28, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1N_1J8v_kfK3FJSGFsBEuOaHTQ-NR-Z8PILDw6T_GdyY/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board SPECIAL Meeting November 21, 2022 2022-11-16T16:39:48Z 2022-11-16T16:39:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD </span> </span> <span> SPECIAL </span> <span> <span> Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 21, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rfsMpoGl3nGXuWSWtAZZ6lHzrowsVXsmYQT-c7vwTVM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 14, 2022 2022-11-11T18:41:44Z 2022-11-11T18:41:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 14, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o3DAWzz5AEpuxlVrbWBlPs2r9xcjJZ0goLpN1XHoydM/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting November 15, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-11-10T18:42:47Z 2022-11-10T18:42:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 15, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kGXO-T_LEKNYarPYREjCZwzqtr3tiUsyIQ99gNJ4eMM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 11/1/2022 2022-11-10T16:50:18Z 2022-11-10T16:50:18Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+11.1.22+blog+img.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> November 1, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gMFb8jF5RrfMkEic3NcuvkrQPOKQhacW4TjgEGCtHTM/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch November 1, 2022. Superintendent's Blog,November 2022 thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 7, 2022 2022-11-04T13:42:21Z 2022-11-04T13:42:21Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 7, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10HBApJDbOEv-Rhywf2MLPqEXiuEm4gKuJmjt8DDJ0A0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting November 9, 2022 2022-11-03T19:38:29Z 2022-11-03T19:38:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 9, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TfL7VxrLh-AD4qc2AOdA62K5LWvB-Chm7Rcw5YqtdUA/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting November 8, 2022 2022-11-03T19:34:12Z 2022-11-03T19:34:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 8, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FLGKOefQ1_zpckUX43zuw6De2yXk0o3pvvgGmQqZUAY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Wrapping Up Our Fall 2022 Athletics Season & Looking Forward to the Upcoming Winter Season! 2022-10-31T18:14:58Z 2022-10-31T18:14:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Wrapping Up Our Fall 2022 Athletics Season &amp; <br/> Looking Forward to the Upcoming Winter Season! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 31, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> As our Fall 2022 Athletic season has come to an end, we would like to thank all of our Athletes, Families, Coaches, Refs, Volunteers, and all of the KESD Community that made this such a wonderful kickoff to our 2022-2023 athletics year! </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Following the Thanksgiving break, the KESD athletic practices for the winter will begin on Monday, Nov. 28th. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> You can sign up now by going to the KESD Athletics web page and completing the form provided. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h4> <span> You may also sign up by clicking the Sign Up button below. </span> </h4> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Required Paperwork </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Please click the buttons below, or go to Parent Info on the Athletics page to fill out the required forms for the 2022-2023 Athletics year. Please note that these will need to be completed for participation (Well Exam Form and Registration/Proof of Insurance). </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If your student/athlete participated in either Fall Soccer or XC Running their paperwork is already in for the year. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Nordic </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> You will see options for PK-4 and 5-8. Ultimately, we are trying to build this program, both in numbers and sites available. The availability of equipment and the accumulation of snow will drive when programming can start and how many we can serve. Further announcements to come. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> KESD Basketball in Concord &amp; Lunenburg for PK-8th Grade </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> We are fortunate to have the Waterford School partner with the Concord/Lunenburg athletes at the 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8 levels. This partnership will allow us to sponsor separate boys and girls teams at these levels.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> PK-2 Skills will take place on Saturday's from 9-10 at the Concord gym. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> KESD basketball at Lyndon Town School - </span> </span> <span> All students from Lyndon Town, Burke Town, Miller's Run, Newark, Sutton and Riverside (for grades 5-8) </span> </h5> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> I am looking for a few assistant coaches for different levels and you can submit your interest in the sign up document. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> I would also like to increase the number of available officials. There is a spot for this in the sign ups as well.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Youth Basketball will be sending a flyer out to address the start of K-4 programming.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Parent Meetings </span> </h5> <p> <span> Dates for these meetings will be announced soon so that you can put them in your calendars. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Thank you, </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> -- David McGinn </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> As our Fall 2022 Athletic season has come to an end, we would like to thank all of our Athletes, Families, Coaches, Refs, Volunteers, and all of the KESD Community that made this such a wonderful kickoff to our 2022-2023 athletics year! Following the Thanksgiving break, the KESD athletic practices for the winter will begin on Monday, Nov. 28th. You can sign up now by going to the KESD Athletics web page and completing the form provided. District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community,October 2022 thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 10/25/2022 2022-10-25T17:10:55Z 2022-10-25T17:10:55Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+10.12.22+blog+img+%282%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> October 25, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/KESD%20Dispatch%2010%2025%2022.pdf" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch October 25, 2022. Superintendent's Blog,October 2022 thumbnail main image BTS Launches K-2nd Outdoor Classrooms with KESD Experiential Learning Program 2022-10-24T18:01:48Z 2022-10-24T18:01:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School Launches K-2nd Outdoor Classrooms with KESD Experiential Learning Program </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School Launches K-2nd Outdoor <br/> Classrooms with KESD Experiential Learning Program </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 24, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Last week Burke Town School launched K-2 Outdoor Classrooms with the KESD Experiential Learning (EL) program! Students in kindergarten, first and second grade will spend a morning learning outside every other Thursday. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> EL staff teach Project Wild curriculum on campus at Burke, and students take field trips with Northwoods and Siskin to explore the outdoors around Burke! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Last week Burke Town School launched K-2 Outdoor Classrooms with the KESD Experiential Learning (EL) program! </span> </span> <span> Students in kindergarten, first and second grade will spend a morning learning outside every other Thursday. EL staff teach Project Wild curriculum on campus at Burke, and students take field trips with Northwoods and Siskin to explore the outdoors around Burke! </span> </p> </div> Last week Burke Town School launched K-2 Outdoor Classrooms with the KESD Experiential Learning (EL) program! Students in kindergarten, first and second grade will spend a morning learning outside every other Thursday. Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KEAP Hosts Overnight Trip to Lonesome Lake Hut 2022-10-24T17:54:58Z 2022-10-24T17:54:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KEAP Hosts Overnight Trip to Lonesome Lake Hut </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KEAP Hosts Overnight Trip to Lonesome Lake Hut </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> October 24, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> KEAP hosted the second Early Release Overnight trip last weekend. Students hiked up to Lonesome Lake Hut, where they spent the night and prepared their own meals. These trips are a partnership between KESD and Appalachian Mountain Club's Educator Outdoors program. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Our next overnight trip is December 16-17th to Cardigan Lodge! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please contact Morgan Moore if you are interested in attending by emailing </span> </span> <a href="mailto:morganmoore@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> morganmoore@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> . </span> </p> </div> KEAP hosted the second Early Release Overnight trip last weekend. Students hiked up to Lonesome Lake Hut, where they spent the night and prepared their own meals. Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 10/19/2022 2022-10-24T16:31:08Z 2022-10-24T16:31:08Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+10.19.22+blog+img.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> October 19, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Ksiq9q9BaYkXZrHCSKAr6-H3uZFS3_y/view" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch October 19, 2022. Superintendent's Blog,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting October 24, 2022 2022-10-21T21:13:58Z 2022-10-21T21:13:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 24, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ngXkHqQJE4aydbaobytX4D2W-xDY22paGnupGCWoG94/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD North 7/8 Boys vs. Oxbow 2022-10-17T16:20:12Z 2022-10-17T16:20:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North (Lyndon) 5/6 Boys at Haverhill Tournament </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 17, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> October 14, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> ý East North travelled to Bradford to face Oxbow this past Friday. Oxbow pressed the action from the start. They took the opening possession deep into KESD territory and threatened to score. Eventually ý East managed to gain possession and pressure the Oxbow defense. It was a back and forth affair in the first half but neither team managed to score. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> ý East started with the ball in the second half and looked like a different team. The passing was much better and KESD managed to establish control in the midfield. The passing eventually opened a lane for Gabe Adams to make a run at goal. After touching around a couple of defenders Adams blasted a shot that was fumbled by the keeper into the goal for the games first score. It wasn't long before KESD had another opportunity to score. Tatum Steen dribbled to the end line and crossed the ball in front of the goal where Garrett Mitchell was waiting to finish. Mitchell calmly placed the ball past the keeper to make the score 2-0 in favor of KESD. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Oxbow created some opportunities of their own but tie and again the center back duo of Lucas Switser and Ollie May repeatedly intercepted the efforts and turn away Oxbow's efforts. Late in the game Oxbow found the moment they had been waiting for. With one player to be an Oxbow player surely would have had a strong chance to score but Grant Tucker stepped to the ball and deflected it from the attacking Oxbow player. That would be Oxbow's last best chance. Near the end of the match KESD was awarded a corner kick. Tatum Steen sent a ball in front of the net and Graham Moriarty headed the ball in cleanly to make the score 3-0. It was a hard fought match against a very fast Oxbow team. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> ý East moves to 6 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw for the season. Their next match is home at 4:30 on Thursday against North Country. <br/> </span> </p> </div> ý East North travelled to Bradford to face Oxbow this past Friday. Oxbow pressed the action from the start. They took the opening possession deep into KESD territory and threatened to score. Eventually ý East managed to gain possession and pressure the Oxbow defense. It was a back and forth affair in the first half but neither team managed to score. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD North (Lyndon) 5/6 Boys at Haverhill Tournament 2022-10-17T16:17:32Z 2022-10-17T16:17:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North (Lyndon) 5/6 Boys at Haverhill Tournament </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 17, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> October 15, 2022 Tournament Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> KESD Lyndon was also very fortunate to welcome KESD Burke player Maddox McGinnis on the squad for the day. “He was a nice compliment to our team,” says Coach Bias.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> “The games were at a faster pace than what we have been used to seeing this year. Only 10 minutes in each half and substitution restrictions made a big challenge for us. A few of the teams were also very aggressive, as they pushed their defense up onto our side and put a lot of pressure in our own zone” said Coach Bias </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <h5> <span> Final scores… </span> </h5> <p> <span> Game 1: Pemi Baker 2 and KESD 1.  </span> </p> <p> <span> Game 2: Plainfield 4 and KESD 0.  </span> </p> <p> <span> Game 3: Groveton 2 and KESD 0.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Despite the final outcome of the games, the Lyndon squad did their best. The goal duty was split between Grayson, Trent Ainsworth, and Luca Bian. “They all were making some nice saves, but it was too much pressure for them to block them all. Luca made an amazing save from behind that had the other team’s coach applaud his efforts” said Coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon are hopefully able to pick their heads up and get ready to enter into their final week of play. They have their last regular season match against St. Johnsbury at the LTS fields on Monday, October 17th. Game will kick off at 4:30. <br/> </span> </p> </div> KESD Lyndon was also very fortunate to welcome KESD Burke player Maddox McGinnis on the squad for the day. “He was a nice compliment to our team,” says Coach Bias. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image 3/4 Girls South vs. Cabot & Danville 2022-10-17T16:14:13Z 2022-10-17T16:14:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 3/4 Girls South vs. Cabot &amp; Danville </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 17, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 15, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 3/4 girls south took on Cabot and Danville on Saturday. Each girl brought all they had to the field ending with one tie and one win to make Aubrey Giddings birthday even better! Layla Sanders had both of our goals and played outstanding offense, Mia Hemond and Quinn Miller had some great saves in goal, while Addison Hill and Gannon Wilkins had our back on defense. They had great passes, teamwork, and hustle. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> This is our last week of soccer which we are all sad about, but reflecting back it has been such an amazing journey and you all have improved so much individuality and as a team and we couldn’t be prouder. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Come cheer them on at their last game Wednesday night at 5 in Danville! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> 3/4 girls south took on Cabot and Danville on Saturday. Each girl brought all they had to the field ending with one tie and one win to make Aubrey Giddings birthday even better! Athletics,Concord School,Lunenburg School,October 2022 thumbnail main image UVM Medical Center Interviews Dr. Bell, President of the VT chapter of AAP. 2022-10-14T20:15:46Z 2022-10-14T20:15:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Colds, Flu and COVID: Preparing Your Family for the Fall &amp; Winter Season: UVM Medical Center Interviews Dr. Bell </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> October 14, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Dr. Bell was interviewed on October 3, 2022 by UVM Medical Center on a Facebook Live program. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> This program is geared towards families, but has a lot of detail that can help us in our daily practice. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Colds, Flu and COVID: Preparing Your Family for the Fall and Winter Season </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> "We recommend that everyone six months and older gets a flu vaccine every single flu season. And the best time to get it is now - in October or November. We usually say, “Try to get it before Halloween." - Rebecca Bell, MD, pediatric critical care physician and president of the Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheUniversityofVermontMedicalCenter/videos/479600604100605" target="_blank"> Click here to view the interview with Dr. Bell on Facebook. </a> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/COVID+spaces+.jpg" alt=""/> </div> "We recommend that everyone six months and older gets a flu vaccine every single flu season. And the best time to get it is now - in October or November. We usually say, “Try to get it before Halloween." Newark School,District News,Concord School,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image Academic Excellence Committee Meeting October 24, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-10-14T12:24:18Z 2022-10-14T12:24:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 24, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OmdTOqQGJa_9bIVEzV56SKQTza6ikRfENirHPy-PusM/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image 7/8 KESD South Coed Match Against Riverside. 2022-10-13T23:05:55Z 2022-10-13T23:05:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 7/8 KESD South Coed Match Against Riverside </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 13, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 12, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The 7/8 KESD South teams teamed up to play a Coed match against Riverside. The South team got off to a slow start, but once they settled in it was a great match. Both teams played a great 2nd half, with Riverside taking the 3-1 victory. Mya Barney scored the lone KESD goal off a penalty kick. Brayden Pinette, Eli Kelley and Molly Gorman all made great defensive plays, while Conner Putvain, Muuji Johnson and Cooper Daft all helped control the offense. Rosa Patoine, Willa Davis, Noah Miller and Spencer Gingue all split time in the goal recording a total of 11 saves. Great job team!!! </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> -- </span> <br/> <span> Allison Barney </span> </p> <p> <span> Concord School </span> </p> <p> <span> Middle School Coach </span> </p> <p> <span> Kitchen Supervisor </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> The 7/8 KESD South teams teamed up to play a Coed match against Riverside. The South team got off to a slow start, but once they settled in it was a great match. Athletics,Concord School,Lunenburg School,October 2022 thumbnail main image Burke Town School Annual Ski Swap 2022-10-13T22:58:36Z 2022-10-13T22:58:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School Annual Ski Swap </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 13, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Join us for the Burke Town School Annual 2022 Ski Swap!! </span> </h5> <p> <span> Date:  </span> <span> <span> Sunday, November 6th      </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Time: </span> </span> <span> From 9am to 1pm. </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> <span> All Proceeds Benefit the BTS Winter Sports Program. Please note there will be no consignment this year. </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/BTS-2022-Annual-Ski-Swap-Poster--28Blog-Post-29.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Mark your Calendars, and start cleaning out your sheds &amp; closets! Donations will be accepted on Friday, November 4th from 3 to 5pm. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Items we will be accepting </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Downhill &amp; Cross Country Skis, Snowboards, Boots, Ice Skates, Snowshoes, Helmets, Goggles, Equipment Bags &amp; Gently Used (no stains, rips, tears, or holes) Outerwear (jackets, vests, ski pants) Only. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Items we will NOT be accepting </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Damaged or Defective Equipment, Used Neckies, Hats, Socks, Gloves, Mittens, Long Underwear, and Clothes. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Payment for purchases at the Ski Swap can be made with cash, or through Square (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover). </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> If you have any questions, please email us at: </span> </h5> <p> <a href="mailto:burkeschoolpto@gmail.com"> burkeschoolpto@gmail.com </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Join us on Sunday, November 6th from 9am to 1pm for the Burke Town School Annual 2022 Ski Swap!! District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting October 17, 2022 2022-10-12T20:29:13Z 2022-10-12T20:29:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 17, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ONe6KlnAru2TOITcxJbyPuTsCAysdPBYuejWvJi7VFI/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting October 18, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-10-12T18:31:41Z 2022-10-12T18:31:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 18, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15DsLr_zPUqhRcE_I9RGHewGGGTB4h8TRBo_JRz3y8Tk/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD 7/8 North Boys Soccer vs. Haverhill 2022-10-12T12:29:44Z 2022-10-12T12:29:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 7/8 North Boys Soccer vs. Haverhill </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 12, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> October 11, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The KESD North 7/8 Boys hosted a strong Haverhill team Tuesday evening in Lyndon. The KESD team played well and was able to move the ball forward regularly early on. They were able to create several opportunities but strong play from Haverhill's keeper kept the ball out of the net. That is until Gabe Adams found Axel Benoit in front of the net. Axel received the pass and slotted the ball toward the far post to make the score 1-0 in favor of KESD. It wasn't long before Axel returned the favor. Gabe Adams played a pass to Axel who deftly laid the ball off for Gabe cutting past the defense and launching a shot by the keeper. Zane Faherty was exceptional the entire match, especially on defense, often stopping the Haverhill attack before it was able to create a shot on goal. The wide play for KESD looked strong. Lucas Sourbeer and Silas Armstrong looked fast on attack and defense. In the closing minutes of the first half Gabe Adams drove toward the endline and then sent a ball across that found Graham Moriarty. Moriarty struck the ball in the air and it slid just off the inside of the near post. That made the score at halftime 3-0. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Haverhill made some good adjustments at halftime and came out strong finding the KESD team more on their heels. Play was much more even in the second half with Haverhill putting one score on the board about halfway through. The score ended 3-1 and the KESD North Boys will aim to tighten up the ship and carry their positive momentum to their away game at Oxbow on Friday afternoon. </span> </p> </div> The KESD North 7/8 Boys hosted a strong Haverhill team Tuesday evening in Lyndon. The KESD team played well and was able to move the ball forward regularly early on. They were able to create several opportunities but strong play from Haverhill's keeper kept the ball out of the net. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Lyndon Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 10/12/2022 2022-10-12T12:24:00Z 2022-10-12T12:24:00Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+10.12.22+blog+img+%281%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> October 12, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f5XmwQlxFPKBBXZ7gX_KZ6d_Hn0Gih6i/view" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch October 12, 2022. Superintendent's Blog,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD South 5/6 Girls Soccer vs. Danville 2022-10-11T18:21:22Z 2022-10-11T18:21:22Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 5/6 Girls Soccer vs. Danville </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 7, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 6, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Three different players scored as the KESD South 5/6 girls rallied to a 3-1 victory over visiting Danville on Wednesday at Concord High School. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Tangeni Dimick, Chloe Johnson and Brynn Bullard all found the back of the net as the KE girls rallied from a 1-0 deficit  </span> </p> <p> <span> on a sunny-70-degree afternoon to remain unbeaten. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Down 1-0 after a first-half strike from Danville's Mya Franson, Johnson got the equalizer and Dimick put KESD up 2-1 before halftime. Bullard added the insurance goal in the third quarter. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Kenzi Lasnier and Tanner Kittredge were strong in defense while Laney Cahoon made multiple tough saves in her goaltending debut. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Lyra Simonds, Izzy Parker, Adrienne Ranney, Lucy Chase, Poppy Beniash and Lily Patoine were also important in the KE victory. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> It was the third meeting between the teams -- the first two ending in ties. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> KESD (2-0-3) next plays two games on Saturday at the Lyndon Town School Jamboree. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Three different players scored as the KESD South 5/6 girls rallied to a 3-1 victory over visiting Danville on Wednesday at Concord High School. Athletics,Concord School,Lunenburg School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD North (Lyndon) 5/6 Boys Soccer vs. KESD North (Burke) @ LTS 2022-10-11T18:19:17Z 2022-10-11T18:19:17Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North (Lyndon) 5/6 Boys Soccer vs. KESD North (Burke) @ LTS </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 7, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> October 6, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The KESD Lyndon squad was finally at full numbers again, as they walked away with a solid win over KESD Burke, 5-0. <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Pace Mckinnon scored a hat trick throughout the play, two of them being unassisted and one assisted by Grayson Bias. Both Grayson and Reid Moriarty also each added a goal a piece to the final scoring tally, both off of penalty kicks.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Lyndon side was locked down by their strong defensive lines, as well as shared goalie duties by Korbin Kirchoff and Luca Bianco. “Our team looked great today. They did well communicating, following shots, and containing the ball on the outside for when the other team approached our neutral zone. I also am impressed with the showing of goalie skills from our younger guys. This will definitely set things up nicely for the future 5/6 squad for next season, when all of our second year players move on” says Coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon had other opportunities on goal, but the Burke team did a great job stopping them. Connor Tanner did a fine job in the Burke net against some strong feet from Lyndon. With Burke's numbers being low, both teams agreed to play an 8v8 game.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> “I think the other team did a great job today, being low in numbers and subs. They never backed down and kept us on our toes. They showed great heart and improvement, since the last time we faced them. I can only hope that they will also regain all of their numbers again before the end of the season and finish strong” said Coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Lyndon team looks to finish their long week of soccer with a home jamboree at the LTS fields on Saturday, October 8th. Their two matches will start off at 11:50 and 12:40. <br/> </span> </p> </div> The KESD Lyndon squad was finally at full numbers again, as they walked away with a solid win over KESD Burke, 5-0. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD Wellness Fair - November 21st 2022-10-11T18:00:46Z 2022-10-11T18:00:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Wellness Fair - November 21st </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 11, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East School District is planning a Wellness Fair for our employees on November 21st from 7:45am-12pm in the Lyndon Town School Gym. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The purpose of our event is to provide our district's employees with wellness resources to maintain a healthy and safe lifestyle while building relationships between our staff and local businesses and community organizations. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are reaching out to you in the hopes that you would be interested in joining us as a contributor for that event! You would have table space in the gym to talk to our employees, share information about your business/organization, and provide resources related to safety/wellness as it pertains to your business/organization. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Vendors Wanted! </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <span> We are currently accepting vendor and sponsor requests via </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScgAxvgxGLwXwnMVHVsiTThQd22BgtyfBrdULDuPjl1FQ2H2g/viewform" target="_blank"> this form. </a> <span> <span> We will review all requests individually and connect with each vendor/sponsor as they apply. </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h6> <span> <span> Please reach out to Erin Rossetti, the KESD Human Resource Manager with any questions! </span> </span> </h6> <p> <span> <span> Email: </span> </span> <a href="mailto:erossetti@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> erossetti@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span>      Phone: </span> </span> <span> 802-626-1905 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We hope to provide a robust and diverse collection of resources for our district employees to encourage a happy and thriving community of employees! We hope to see you there! </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/ý+East+Wellness+-+Benefits+Fair.png" alt=""/> </div> The ý East School District is planning a Wellness Fair for our employees on November 21st from 7:45am-12pm in the Lyndon Town School Gym. We are reaching out to you in the hopes that you would be interested in joining us as a contributor for that event! District News,Concord School,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Employees,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Newark School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Burke Town School,Community,October 2022 thumbnail main image Fenton Chester Skating School Friday Night Skating Lessons - Registration Now Open 2022-10-11T17:21:13Z 2022-10-11T17:21:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Fenton Chester Skating School Friday Night Skating Lessons - Registration Now Open! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Fenton Chester Skating School Friday Night Skating Lessons - Registration Now Open! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 11, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Come and Improve Your Ice Skating Skills at Any Level on Friday Nights at Fenton Chester's Friday Night Skating Lessons!  </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Whose Invited? </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Anyone from Ages 3 years to Adult wanting to learn recreational, hockey and figure skating skills! </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Fenton+Chester.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Session 1 Group Lessons: </span> </span> <span> Open Registration </span> </h3> <p> <span> Students learn skating skills while building on movements and fun games within a group level setting. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lesson Dates: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> October 21st &amp; 28th </span> </li> <li> <span> November 4th, 11th &amp; 18th </span> </li> <li> <span> Games on Ice November 25th <br/> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Lesson Times: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Phase 1: </span> <span> <span> 6:15-6:45 pm or 6:30-7 pm </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Phases 2 to 4: </span> <span> <span> 5:30-6:15pm / 6:15-7 pm / 7-7:45 pm <br/> </span> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Phase 1 &amp; 2 Class Cost: </span> </span> <span> $55 </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Phase 1: </span> </span> <span> <span> Learn to Skate  </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Phase 2: </span> <span> <span> Advanced Learn to Skate — Beginner </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Session 2 Exhibition Lessons: </span> </span> <span> Open Registration </span> </h3> <p> <span> Students learn skating skills while learning a routine by putting a series of moves together. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lesson Dates: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> December 2nd, 9th, 16th &amp; 23rd <br/> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Lesson Times: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Phases 1 and 2: </span> <span> <span> 6 pm-6:55 pm </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Phases 3 and 4: </span> </span> <span> 6:50-7:45 pm </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Friday December 23rd ALL PHASES: </span> </span> <span> 9 am-11:00 am Rehearsal </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Phase 3 &amp; 4 Class Cost: </span> </span> <span> $75 </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Phase 3: </span> </span> <span> <span> Intermediate </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Phase 4: </span> </span> <span> Advanced Skater </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h6> <span> <span> ** 10 percent discount for multiple family members - for Phases 3 and 4 only </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h6> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Session 3 &amp; 4 Exhibition Lessons: </span> </span> <span> Registration Opens Dec. 15th </span> </h3> <p> <span> Students learn skating skills while learning a routine by putting a series of moves together. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Session 3 Group Lessons </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Lesson Dates: </span> </span> <span> In January and February </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Session 4 Ice Show Lessons </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Lesson Dates: </span> <span>   In February and March </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Ice Show: </span> </span> <span> March 4th &amp; 5th </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Group start and end times will be determined based on age and experience. See online registration form for additional details and class times. </span> </span> <span> <span> Some scholarship funds are available to help with lesson fees. </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> If you are interested in a private or semi-private lesson and passes, please contact Bonnie Kirchoff, our Skating Director. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Quick Links: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit Website: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Register Online: </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Download Event Flyer: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Quick Links: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit Website: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Register Online: </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Download Event Flyer: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Bonnie Kirchoff </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Email: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <a href="mailto:mountainskating@hotmail.com"> mountainskating@hotmail.com </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Phone: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> 802.473.8443 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Bonnie Kirchoff </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Email: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <a href="mailto:mountainskating@hotmail.com"> mountainskating@hotmail.com </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Phone: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> 802.473.8443 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Come and Improve Your Ice Skating Skills at Any Level on Friday Nights at Fenton Chester's Friday Night Skating Lessons! District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD North (Lyndon) @ LTS Jamboree 2022-10-11T15:34:34Z 2022-10-11T15:34:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North (Lyndon) @ LTS Jamboree </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 11, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> October 8, 2022 Jamboree Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Game #1: KESD North (Lyndon) - 4 &amp; KESD South (concord) - 0 </span> </h5> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> The KESD Lyndon squad came up to play hard in their first match and had a strong performance, as they walked away with the ‘W’. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Levi Webber scored a pair of strong goals, Grayson Bias with a long shot goal that met the opposite upper corner of the net, and Matt Taylor was able to score his first goal of the season off an assist from Cannon Warstler. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> “I am super pumped that Matt was able to net one in. That makes eight players from our squad who have scored at least one goal this season. I am hoping to get a few more added to the list” said Coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> The defense was doing a great job at containing the ball on the outside and pushing it back up into scoring opportunities. The goal was locked down by the combination of Grayson and Trent Ainsworth.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> “It’s great to see when our guys are able to take everything we have been working on from practices and apply them in the games. They did a great job controlling the ball and winning it back whenever we lost possession” said Coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/>   </span> </p> <h5> <span> Game #2: KESD North (Lyndon) - 0 &amp; Twinfield/Cabot - 4 </span> </h5> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> The KESD Lyndon took the field again with no rest, after previous a solid win. However, fatigue set in quickly, as Lyndon was downed 0-4. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> “It’s almost like we switched roles, as we struggled to move the ball on our opponents side and weren’t able to shut them out of our red zone. They were definitely gassed after their previous match and were unable to match a fresh team with good rest” said Coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Lyndon did have a few opportunities on their opponent’s side, but couldn’t seem to get squared shots or were blocked by the opposing team’s defensive line.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> The goal duty was split amongst the trio of Luac Bianco, Grayson Bias, and Trent Ainsworth. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> “It just wasn’t our match to win. We just need to move on from this and learn from our mistakes. At the end of the day, I am happy to walk away with at least one win and a strong team performance” says Coach Bias.    </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The KESD Lyndon squad came up to play hard in their first match and had a strong performance, as they walked away with the ‘W’. The KESD Lyndon took the field again with no rest, after previous a solid win. However, fatigue set in quickly, as Lyndon was downed 0-4. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Lyndon Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD 5/6 Girls Soccer vs. Lyndon 2 Group 2022-10-11T15:30:42Z 2022-10-11T15:30:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 5/6 Girls Soccer vs. Lyndon Group 2 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 11, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> October 10, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The KESD 5/6 girls soccer team absorbed its first loss of the season on Monday, falling to the talented Lyndon 2 group, 3-1. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Laney Cahoon put KE up 1-0 in the first half, but the host Bulldogs rallied for three second-half goals. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Poppy Beniash, Cahoon and Izzy Parker all spent time in net. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> KESD (4-1-3) looks to rebound with another tough match against Lyndon 1 on Thursday. <br/> </span> </p> </div> The KESD 5/6 girls soccer team absorbed its first loss of the season on Monday, falling to the talented Lyndon 2 group, 3-1. Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD 5/6 Girls Soccer at LTS Jamboree 2022-10-11T15:28:04Z 2022-10-11T15:28:04Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 5/6 Girls Soccer at LTS Jamboree </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 11, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> October 8, 2022 Jamboree Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The KESD 5/6 girls soccer team won both its games at the Lyndon Town School Jamboree on Saturday, besting Lyndon 2, 3-2, and defeating Twinfield 3-0. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The victory kept the team unbeaten through seven games (4-0-3). </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> In the opener, a hard-fought battle with Lyndon 2, Lucy Chase scored her first goal of the season while Kenzi Lasnier delivered a free-kick strike from outside of the box and Brynn Bullard buried a perfect cross from Poppy Beniash. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> In Game 2, Laney Cahoon, Chloe Johnson and Bullard all scored to lift the KE girls. </span> </p> </div> The KESD 5/6 girls soccer team won both its games at the Lyndon Town School Jamboree on Saturday, besting Lyndon 2, 3-2, and defeating Twinfield 3-0. Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD North 7/8 Boys vs. North Country 2022-10-11T15:22:06Z 2022-10-11T15:22:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North 7/8 Boys vs. North Country </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 11, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> October 7, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East North 7/8 Boys travelled to Derby to face North Country on Friday evening. The rain stopped prior to the match which made for slightly sloppy conditions. KESD moved the ball well from the opening whistle. It was easy to see the focus for KESD North was on possessing the ball. KESD opened with strong midfield play and good support up the outside flanks. KESD showed good patience in moving the ball up the field. Axel Benoit played his role at center forward perfectly, holding up the play to allow the outside players and midfielders to join the attack. When they lost possession, KESD saw the North Country team playing long balls upfield. The trio of Zane Faherty at defensive midfield and Ollie May and Lucas Switser at center backs easily ushered the ball into the wide space and turned the ball back up the field to start another KESD attack. Despite their dominating performance in possessing the ball, North Country's defense was stout in the final third of the field. Finally KESD saw an opportunity out wide and Andrew Olone blasted a tough shot from wide that went off the keeper and into the goal giving KESD a 1-0 lead. The rest of the first half saw much of the same with KESD being patient in possession but while creating some opportunities they were unable to find the net again. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The second half saw a reinvigorated North Country defense. Clearly there was a focus for North Country on establishing a presence in the midfield. The KESD team, though, continued to pass well all across the field and was able to move the North Country defense and create space to operate. Recognizing a little more space up top, KESD played some balls forward that were received by Zane Faherty. After several attempts, he was able to find the space through the back line of the North Country defense and put his effort into the net to make the score 2-0. The latter part of the game saw North Country create some scoring opportunities. Lucas Sourbeer was strong in goal and able to turn the efforts back to keep the North Country team scoreless. KESD continued to play good team soccer and created some good opportunities of their own. One play saw a nice ball played back to Andrew Olone whose effort was just wide of the goal. With about 10 minutes remaining, KESD again found themselves on the attack. The keeper made a nice play to stymie the KESD effort. The ensuing clearance, however, found Zane Faherty in the middle of the field about 30 yards from goal. He recognized the keeper's high position and, with a beautiful first touch, he was able to set himself up for a shot that found the back of the net. KESD would continue to play excellent defense against a fast North Country attack and the match would end with KESD on top and KESD defeating North Country 3-0. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The win gives KESD North a record of 4 wins, no losses and 1 draw. KESD faces a tough Haverhill side at home on Tuesday. </span> </p> </div> ý East North 7/8 Boys travelled to Derby to face North Country on Friday evening. The rain stopped prior to the match which made for slightly sloppy conditions. KESD moved the ball well from the opening whistle. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Lyndon Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 9/13/2022 2022-10-07T20:55:44Z 2022-10-07T20:55:44Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly+Dispatch+blog+img+%281%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> October 5, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k857-gzRwyzI5m8HqdyrjX2NmDWHZPGO/view" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCJBA9FqXrTOlg3H_Dj-f26kGTN2Yb-I5aasfg40ueY/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch October 5, 2022. Superintendent's Blog,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting October 12, 2022 2022-10-06T17:11:35Z 2022-10-06T17:11:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 12, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kRyLiGa5s1AVN2g4VqqsfcWzpSn2wWUb2SmO-5hZDas/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting October 11, 2022 2022-10-06T13:26:03Z 2022-10-06T13:26:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 11, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WxulJMc45a0ZKJqVkr_7i-OsMviLXC9GIau9z14GVHw/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Upcoming Fall 2022 Learning Events 2022-10-05T16:29:34Z 2022-10-05T16:29:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Upcoming Learning Events This Fall 2022 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 5, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Fall+2022+Experiential+Learning+%28Facebook+Post%29.svg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Youth Environmental Summit </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> When: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> October 28, 2022, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm      </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> In-person/Barre Civic Center) </span> </p> <p> <span> The Youth Environmental Summit (YES) is an annual event for students in grades 6-12 who want to learn about environmental issues and find ways to take action. At YES participants engage in hands-on workshops, action-inspiring discussions, networking with environmental professionals and like-minded peers, and much, much more! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Youth Environmental Summit </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> When: </span> </span> <span> <span> October 28, 2022, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm      </span> </span> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> In-person/Barre Civic Center) </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> The Youth Environmental Summit (YES) is an annual event for students in grades 6-12 who want to learn about environmental issues and find ways to take action. At YES participants engage in hands-on workshops, action-inspiring discussions, networking with environmental professionals and like-minded peers, and much, much more! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> More Learning Opportunities </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Teen Science Cafes: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Next in-person café on Oct. 22 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Teen Leadership Weekend: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Sign up by Nov. 1 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> 4-H World Changers: </span> <span> <span> <br/> Learn to Code - Starts Sept. 29 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> TRY for the Environment: </span> </span> <span> <br/> Apply by Nov. 7 </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Science Olympiad: </span> </span> <span> <br/> Start a Team Today! (grades 9-12 only) </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit the UVM 4H Announcements Page and to stay connected &amp; to learn more! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> More Learning Opportunities <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Teen Science Cafes: </span> <span> <span> Next in-person café on Oct. 22 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Teen Leadership Weekend: </span> <span> <span> Sign up by Nov. 1 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> 4-H World Changers: </span> <span> <span> Learn to Code - Starts Sept. 29 </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> TRY for the Environment: </span> </span> <span> Apply by Nov. 7 </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Science Olympiad: </span> </span> <span> Start a Team Today! (grades 9-12 only) </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit the UVM 4H Announcements Page and to learn more! </span> </h5> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Fall+2022+Experiential+Learning+%28Facebook+Post%29.svg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Visit the UVM 4H Announcements Page and to learn more! </span> </h5> </div> Click the post to view upcoming Fall 2022 UVM 4H events. Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Experiential Learning,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KEAP Hosts Overnight Trip to Zealand Falls Hut 2022-10-05T15:11:51Z 2022-10-05T15:11:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KEAP Hosts Overnight Trip at Zealand Falls Hut </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> September 28, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KEAP was excited to host the first overnight Outdoor Club trip of the school year! Students hiked to Zealand Falls Hut and spent the night, learning outdoor, teambuilding and hiking skills along the way. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> We would like to give a BIG THANKS to ý Trails and NVRH for grant support to purchase gear for trips like this! </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> We would like to give a BIG THANKS to ý Trails and NVRH for grant support to purchase gear for trips like this! </span> </span> </h3> </div> KEAP was excited to host the first overnight Outdoor Club trip of the school year! Students hiked to Zealand Falls Hut and spent the night, learning outdoor, teambuilding and hiking skills along the way. Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,KEAP,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD North 7/8 Boys Soccer vs. Rivendell 2022-10-05T14:25:36Z 2022-10-05T14:25:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North 7/8 Boys Soccer vs. Rivendell </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 5, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 30, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD North 7/8 boys hosted Rivendell Coed 8th grade at LTS on Friday night. KESD immediately took control of the game. They managed to retain possession through quick accurate passes that started with strong midfield play from Kingston Newell, Graham Moriarty and Gabe Adams. Several forward passes found their marks but players were unable to finish until Axel Benoit played a ball back to Gabe Adams. Adams placed a shot just over the keeper and under the crossbar to make the game 1-0. The ensuing moments were more of the same. A number of nice balls were played forward but the KESD shots were saved on a strong performance from the Rivendell goalkeeper who had 7 saves early in the match. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Rivendell managed to mount some attacks of their own after the early onslaught. Lucas Sourbeer and Garrett Mitchel played strong defense out wide and managed to turn back Rivendell as they clearly were making an effort to exploit the wide area on their right. Once again, though, as KESD took possession they were able to play into the midfield and find their forwards. It was deja vu all over again as Gabe Adams again took a shot on a ball played back to him. This time a defender would close him down and was able to deflect the shot. The reprieve was short lived though as Garrett Mitchell followed from left wing and punched the ball low just inside the near post. A thing of beauty to be sure. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Again, Rivendell mounted attacks. The center back duo of Lucas Switser and Ollie May did a great job of protecting the KESD keeper, Zak Aubin, from having to work too hard but Aubin was up for the task when some shots did manage to get through and did not allow any Rivendell attempts into the net. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> With the time running out in the first half, KESD would again manage to pressure the Rivendell defense. With a strong showing in midfield, Gabe Adams would again find a forward, this time Tatum Steen. Steen fired a low blast from 18 yards out past the keeper to make the score 3-0. That is how the half would finish. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The second half opened with a more conservative attack from KESD. Rather than press the ball upfield they sought to control possession and keep Rivendell off the ball. Kellen Bristol gave a strong effort in the midfield to help KESD hold possession. zane fatherly did a great job of cleaning up anything that managed to find its way into the middle of the field which forced an attacking effort by Rivendell to the wings. Andrew Olone was strong out wide on defense any time Rivendell looked to attack on his side. Olone was fast to the ball and would find himself winning the ball and looking to score a goal of his own. Rivendell defense would swarm him though and his shot was saved. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> KESD would find the back of the net once more before the end of the match. Lucas Sourbeer managed a nice cross from deep on the right flank. Otto Benoit challenged the keeper for the ball. With the keeper unable to come up with the ball cleanly, the ball fell to Axel Benoit who calmly poked the ball in to make the score 4-0. And that is how the match would end, KESD 4, Rivendell 0. </span> </p> </div> KESD North 7/8 boys hosted Rivendell Coed 8th grade at LTS on Friday night. KESD immediately took control of the game. They managed to retain possession through quick accurate passes that started with strong midfield play from Kingston Newell, Graham Moriarty and Gabe Adams. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,September 2022,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD South 7/8 Boys Soccer vs. Haverhill 2022-10-05T14:22:41Z 2022-10-05T14:22:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 7/8 Boys Soccer vs. Haverhill </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 5, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 4, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The South 7/8 Boys traveled to Haverhill for a thriller tonight. Haverhill came out fast and furious and scored two goals within the first 8 minutes of the game. The first half was full of pushes by Haverhill and the defense of Lucas Switser and Ollie May proved to be a great duo of taking on the lead rush and shutting the door on their attack which would lead to the other players to pick up the loose ball. Zak Aubin was always pressuring the forwards at midfield and not letting them by him. Brayden Pinette completed the defense and made some key steals and pushed the ball to the sidelines. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Haverhill took a 2-0 lead into halftime. The boys came out flying in the second half and really put the pressure on which led to a great goal by Tatum Steen to come within one goal. The midfield of Grayson Hallett dished the ball down the sideline to Asher Garand or Spencer Gingue who both made great passes to the front line. Graham Moriarty kept working the midfield and made some really key steals and dishing them off to his teammates for yet another rush by the front line. Cooper Daft and Muuji Johnson were both flying through the air to receive a pass or chase the ball down to the side and make sure the defenders didn't get the ball. Noah Miller made some key saves including one with about 6 minutes left where he jumped in the air and pushed it out of the end line. Unfortunately the defense and goalie of Haverhill seemed to always have an answer. Great game! </span> </p> </div> The South 7/8 Boys traveled to Haverhill for a thriller tonight. Haverhill came out fast and furious and scored two goals within the first 8 minutes of the game. Athletics,Concord School,Lunenburg School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD South 7/8 Girls Soccer vs. Haverhill 2022-10-05T14:12:55Z 2022-10-05T14:12:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> South 7/8 Girls Soccer vs. Haverhill </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 5, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 4, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The 7/8 South ladies played a great game against Haverhill on Tuesday night. After a shaky first half that was controlled by the defenses, the ladies scored in a flurry in the 2nd half. Zumye Chance, Cora Abetti, and Faith Lapage all had goals. Ashleigh Ramsdell had a fantastic game at half back and added an assist. Mya Barney and Willa Davis split the time at keeper in the shutout. KESD South went on to win 3-0. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Great job ladies!! Keep up the good work!! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> -- <br/> </span> <span> Allison Barney </span> </p> <p> <span> Concord School </span> </p> <p> <span> Middle School Coach </span> </p> <p> <span> Kitchen Supervisor </span> </p> </div> The 7/8 South ladies played a great game against Haverhill on Tuesday night. After a shaky first half that was controlled by the defenses, the ladies scored in a flurry in the 2nd half. Athletics,Concord School,Lunenburg School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD North (Lyndon) vs St. Johnsbury @ St. J 2022-10-04T21:55:59Z 2022-10-04T21:55:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North (Lyndon) vs St. Johnsbury @ St. J </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 30, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 29, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The KESD Lyndon squad put up their best efforts, despite the shortage of subs, but were unable to match a strong competitor in St. Johnsbury and lost 4-0. Lyndon put up a great fight and stayed in the match, as they kept it to a one point game by half. However, the fatigue set in and Lyndon started to gas out, as their opponents started to control the ball more in the second. “St. Jay did a decent job at pulling our defense out to the sides and exposing the open middle lanes that they were able to set up their strikers.” said coach Bias.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> The goal duty was shared amongst Grayson Bias and Trent Ainsworth, who both made some great stops in net. Lyndon had some really nice shots on net too, but their goalie made some great blocks, and took those opportunities away. “We were playing on a shortened field and small nets, but I think it would have hurt us more with a big field/net, as we were down to only having two subs at the end of play. We can only learn from this match, move forward towards our next, and hope that our whole team can get healthy again soon” says Coach Bias. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon continues to progress towards becoming full capacity again and will prepare to hit the road again, facing off against Danville next Monday, October 3rd. Game plans to kick off at 5:00.  </span> </p> </div> The KESD Lyndon squad put up their best efforts, despite the shortage of subs, but were unable to match a strong competitor in St. Johnsbury and lost 4-0. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,September 2022,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD North (Lyndon) 5/6 Boys @ Danville 2022-10-04T21:50:28Z 2022-10-04T21:50:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North (Lyndon) 5/6 Boys @ Danville </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 4, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> October 3, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The KESD Lyndon squad put up another good battle, despite being low on substitutes, as they were just barely edged out by Danville 2-3.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> “It was a good back and forth game that could have gone either way. We were making great plays, challenging the ball and our defense helped block a lot of opportunities for them. I have to say that Matt Taylor picked us out of a jam in the stopper spot multiple times” says Coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> Goals were scored by a beautiful chip over the goalie's head for Cannon Warstler’s first goal of the season and off the assisting cross from Trent Ainsworth. Grayson Bias also was able to find the back of the net with the ball off a corner kick from Pace McKinnon. </span> </p> <p> <span> The goalie duty was shared in a decent showing from Grayson and Trent as well, who both made many great blocks and helped keep Lyndon in the game until the ending whistle.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> “I am beyond proud of how far our squad has come and can’t help to think how well we do when we are all back and healthy. Pretty soon that time will come” said Coach Bias. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> The KESD Lyndon squad put up another good battle, despite being low on substitutes, as they were just barely edged out by Danville 2-3. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Lyndon Town School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD Athletics Schedule 10/3 - 10/8 2022-10-04T21:47:43Z 2022-10-04T21:47:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Weekly Athletics Schedule 9/26 - 10/1 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 4, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> To view the KESD weekly athletics schedule, please click the link below. </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1taNvqtGruz2u2i5OCBx51fEKbR8FG4k_XsGVCmAVZjk/edit#gid=736474792" target="_blank"> Click here to view the KESD weekly athletics schedule. </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The weekly athletics schedule is up! Click the link below to view this weeks games schedule. District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,September 2022,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD South 3/4 Girls Participate in Jamboree @ Danville 2022-10-04T21:44:55Z 2022-10-04T21:44:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 3/4 Girls Participate in jamboree at Danville </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> October 2, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> October 1, 2022 Jamboree Summary -- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 3/4 South girls participated in a jamboree in Danville on Saturday. Taking on Cabot and Danville the girls fought extremely hard and came out on top for both games. Addison Hill played some outstanding defense with Mia Hemond showing some great footwork with the ball. All the girls did a great job handling the ball, passing and more importantly had the best sportsmanship! Excellent job girls! </span> </p> </div> 3/4 South girls participated in a jamboree in Danville on Saturday. Taking on Cabot and Danville the girls fought extremely hard and came out on top for both games April 2019,Athletics,Concord School,Lunenburg School,October 2022 thumbnail main image KESD North 7/8 Boys at Danville 2022-09-28T16:07:23Z 2022-09-28T16:07:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North 7/8 Boys at Danville </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 28, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 28, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The KESD 7/8 grade boys play a great match against Danville on Tuesday evening. KESD controlled the game from the start with lots of passing especially from Gabe Adams and Graham Moriarty. Danville's defense was staunch and was able to keep out any effort to score. KESD were immediately threatened whenever they lost possession as Danville played long balls up the field. Ollie May and Tatum Steen were very good at tracking the long balls and playing it back up the field. Lucas Sourbeer did a grade job of finding space out wide and helping move the ball up the field. Zac Aubin was strong in the net. Neither team managed a score by halftime. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The second half was a similar story of KESD maintaining more possession and Danville kicking long balls up the field. Axel Benoit managed some nice receptions to move the ball into dangerous areas for KESD, but the team still was unable to score. With only four minutes left, Danville sent the ball deep and found a player making a strong run at goal. Ultimately the ball was ushered out of bounds for a corner. On the ensuing corner kick, Danville sent the ball towards the goal and a Danville player got his foot on it and the ball bounced off the inside of the far post for the matches first score. KESD held their heads high and worked even harder in hopes of finding an equalizing score. With less than two minutes left, Alex Lynaugh redirected a pass to Tatum Steen. Tatum took the ball past two defenders and got off a shot that found the back of the net to make the score 1-1. Both teams put forth frenzied efforts to score in the remaining minute but neither were able to net a goal. </span> </p> </div> The KESD 7/8 grade boys play a great match against Danville on Tuesday evening. KESD controlled the game from the start with lots of passing especially from Gabe Adams and Graham Moriarty. Danville's defense was staunch and was able to keep out any effort to score. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,September 2022,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD South 7/8 Teams vs. BMU 2022-09-28T15:48:15Z 2022-09-28T15:48:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 7/8 Teams vs. BMU </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 28, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> September 27, 2022 Boys &amp; Girls Game Summary -- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The KESD South 7/8 teams teamed up for a coed game against BMU Tuesday night. With 21 athletes it was a constant rotation of players. Willa Davis, Noah Miller, Rosa Patoine, Grayson Hallett, and Conner Putvain all spent time in the net, allowing only 1 score. The team got offensive contributions from Olivia Chase, Cora Abetti, Layla Brasseur, Willa Davis, Muuji Johnson, and Grayson Hallett. Conner Putvain and Asher Garand had 2 goals each. Mya Barney, Adriena Lewis, Muuji, Grayson and Asher all contributed with assists as well! Great job to all the teams. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> -- <br/> Allison Barney </span> </p> <p> <span> Concord School </span> </p> <p> <span> Middle School Coach </span> </p> <p> <span> Kitchen Supervisor </span> </p> </div> The KESD South 7/8 teams teamed up for a coed game against BMU Tuesday night. With 21 athletes it was a constant rotation of players. Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image KESD South 5/6 Girls Report 2022-09-28T15:40:57Z 2022-09-28T15:40:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 5/6 Girls Soccer Report </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 28, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Laney Cahoon produced a late equalizer as the KESD South 5/6 girls battled to a 2-all draw with Lyndon 1 in a hard-fought contest at Concord Field on Monday. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Cora Adams gave Lyndon a 1-0 lead in the opening minutes, slotting home a pass from Lucy Moriarty. Lyndon then made it 2-0 midway through the first half, Moriarty finishing a hard shot from in close. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Poppy Beniash trimmed the deficit to 2-1 late in the first half, knocking home her own rebound. Late in the game and following a late South offensive surge, Cahoon received a pass from Beniash in the box and drove it past the goalkeeper to help KESD South draw even and stay unbeaten through four games. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Tanner Kittredge made a handful of saves in the second half for South. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD South (1-0-3) is off until Oct. 6 when it hosts Danville. </span> </p> </div> Laney Cahoon produced a late equalizer as the KESD South 5/6 girls battled to a 2-all draw with Lyndon 1 in a hard-fought contest at Concord Field on Monday. Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image L1 vs. KESD South at Concord 2022-09-28T15:16:23Z 2022-09-28T15:16:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> L1 vs. KESD South at Concord </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 28, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> September 26, 2022 Summary -- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> It was a beautiful day for a game on Monday afternoon, 9/26/22. The L1 team traveled to the Concord School to play a tight match at 4:00 with a cushion of time before the thunderstorms rolled in. <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The L1 team started with a bang with the dynamic duo of Cora Adams as a crafty striker and Lucy Moriarty as a powerhouse center midfielder. Within the first few minutes Cora sank the ball in the back of the net off an assist by Lucy. Then thirteen minutes in, Lucy scored off an assist from Cora. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Lylah Wells came through with some big saves as keeper for the first half of the game, showing skill and boldness. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> South put one goal on the board before the end of the half making it 2-1 at halftime.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Cora Adams put in a valiant effort in goal for the second half of the game showing a cool head when getting the ball passed back to her by her teammates during a tight moment and coming through with some big saves.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>  L1 had a few more promising moments in front of the net during the second half, but could not convert those opportunities into scores. The whole game was a hard fought and even battle between the teams with South evening up the score with 1:30 to go. The final score was 2-2. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Other special mentions go to Lenore Steen and Natalie Mitchell who were solid in the center back positions, and Emelia Brothers and Avrill Scott who both had notable breakthrough performances. </span> </p> </div> It was a beautiful day for a game on Monday afternoon, 9/26/22. The L1 team traveled to the Concord School to play a tight match at 4:00 with a cushion of time before the thunderstorms rolled in. Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image KESD Athletics Schedule 9/26 - 10/1 2022-09-26T19:50:09Z 2022-09-26T19:50:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD Weekly Athletics Schedule 9/26 - 10/1 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 26, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> To view the KESD weekly athletics schedule, please click the link below. </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1li2LKBNaGiZ2mqb5cMHK5FzHV2Y3lw61kQ54QMK32kY/edit#gid=736474792" target="_blank"> Click here to view the KESD weekly athletics schedule. </a> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> </div> The weekly athletics schedule is up! Click the link below to view this weeks games schedule. District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,Miller's Run School,September 2022,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD North 3/4 Boys at Danville 2022-09-26T19:43:02Z 2022-09-26T19:43:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North 3/4 Boys at Danville </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 26, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 23, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Camden Tillitson was tough in net Friday, weathering both the cold and the many shots he faced, making some awesome saves throughout the first three quarters. <br/> </span> <br/> <span> Drake Thrailkill, Riley Mackinnon, Dalton Wood, and Jazson Keyser played tremendously on defense all game. Excellent job attacking the ball with their feet. </span> <br/> <br/> <span> Ari Short, Maddox D’Ambra, Reece Riendeau, and Ryler Maxwell led the attack throughout the game. Reece and Ari pushed the ball hard to the net numerous times finding open lanes. Ryker kept the ball in the offensive zone a few times, allowing Reece two really nice opportunities near the net. </span> <br/> <br/> <span> Very good effort from the team today, despite having only two substitutes, the cold, and the opponents relentless full field pressure defense. Very proud of the boys for their hustle and attitudes. </span> </p> </div> Very good effort from the team today, despite having only two substitutes, the cold, and the opponents relentless full field pressure defense. Very proud of the boys for their hustle and attitudes. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,September 2022,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD North (Lyndon) 5/6 Boys Soccer at Lyndon Jamboree 2022-09-26T19:40:54Z 2022-09-26T19:40:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North (Lyndon) 5/6 Boys Soccer at Lyndon Jamboree </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 26, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 24, 2022 Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <h5> <span> Match 1: KESD North Lyndon - 1 &amp; St. Johnsbury - 3 </span> </h5> <p> <span> The 5/6 boys of KESD North (Lyndon) had their work cut out for them on a beautiful Fall morning at the Lyndon jamboree. They were lower on numbers and key players, as they took on two back to back strong matches against St. Johnsbury and then Twinfield/Cabot. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> In their first match, Lyndon KESD held their ground defensively against a heavy striking St. Johnsbury. Not only were they able to shut St. Jay down defensively, thanks to goaltending from Grayson Bias, as well as the strong defensive line. Lyndon was even able to end the half with a great goal scored by Pace Mckinnon.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> However, their lack in numbers caught up to them in the second half and were not able to maintain the fast pace momentum. The final score was 3-1. Luca Bianco did his best in goal and made some great stops. “I am proud of this team’s efforts. I knew that this was going to be a tough match and thought it wasn’t going to be pretty with the lack of subs today. Our team rose to the occasion and put on a valiant effort, as they always kept themselves in it” said Coach Bias.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <h5> <span> Match 2: KESD North Lyndon - 0 &amp; Twinfield/Cabot - 2 </span> </h5> <p> <span> “Our team were still gassed for this next match up, but they marched on as best as they could” said Coach Bias. They started out strong keeping things notched up at zeros by the end of the first half. The goal was locked down by Trent Ainsworth. Even though our offense worked hard, it was our defensive line that made things challenging for the opposing team, which was made up with the rotation of Bryce Bechanan,Korbin Kirchoff, Frederic Holland, Cannon Warstler. “An outstanding job by our stopper spot, which was shared between Matt Taylor and Reid Moriarty. They all took charge and cleared the ball out of our zone in a hurry” said Coach Bias </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Again, the fatigue set in during the second half, as Twin/Cabot were able to sneak in 2 goals on Lyndon. The goalie position in the second half was shared between Trent and for the first time this season by Korbin. Lyndon had several close ones in the opponent's zone, but were unable to find the back of their goal.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> “Back to back losses are tough, but I felt that we showed a lot of great potential today. If we continue to work hard and all get healthy again, we should be able to see plenty of close matches and some more ‘W’s throughout this season” says Coach Bias. </span> </p> </div> The 5/6 boys of KESD North (Lyndon) had their work cut out for them on a beautiful Fall morning at the Lyndon jamboree. They were lower on numbers and key players, as they took on two back to back strong matches against St. Johnsbury and then Twinfield/Cabot. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,September 2022,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD South 5/6 Girls at Lyndon Jamboree 2022-09-26T19:38:21Z 2022-09-26T19:38:21Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 5/6 Girls at Lyndon Jamboree </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 26, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> September 24, 2022 Summary -- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The KESD South 5/6 girls went 1-0-1 in two games at a jamboree at Lyndon Town School on Saturday. South defeated Haverhill 2-0 and battled to a scoreless draw against Danville to remain unbeaten on the season. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the opener against Haverhill, Kenzi Lasnier delivered a delightful free kick from distance — scoring from outside the 18 — to put KESD up 1-0. The game was played with smaller-than-regulation goals. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Laney Cahoon added the insurance tally, slotting home a shot past the Haverhill goalkeeper to help South to its first win of the year. </span> </p> <p> <span> Tanner Kittredge, Brynn Bullard and Izzy Parker all played in goal to help the shutout win. Ava Barrett and Tangeni Dimick made their season debuts, playing important minutes on defense and offense. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the second game of the day, KESD played a tough, organized Danville squad for the second time this week (the two squads played to a 1-all tie in the steady rain on Tuesday). </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Brynn Bullard starred in net. The Concord kid made several stops, including a highlight-reel save on a point-blank rocket from a Danville attacker. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD made a heavy offensive push in the closing minutes, but could not capitalize. Lily Patoine had a breakout game on the right wing, building confidence throughout the match. Chloe Johnson was key in playing a reserve role at center back. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All 13 team members contributed, including those not listed above: Lyra Simons, Adrienne Ranney, Poppy Beniash and Lucy Chase. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> South (1-0-2) hosts Lyndon on Monday at Concord Field at 4 o'clock. </span> </p> </div> The KESD South 5/6 girls went 1-0-1 in two games at a jamboree at Lyndon Town School on Saturday. South defeated Haverhill 2-0 and battled to a scoreless draw against Danville to remain unbeaten on the season. In the opener against Haverhill, Kenzi Lasnier delivered a delightful free kick from distance — scoring from outside the 18 — to put KESD up 1-0. The game was played with smaller-than-regulation goals. Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image FREE SPAGHETTI DINNER & OPEN HOUSE 2022-09-26T18:03:52Z 2022-09-26T18:03:52Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> BURKE TOWN SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 5TH </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September, 26 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> We are excited to announce that we will be holding the first Open House of the school year for Grades 1st-8th. We will also be holding a Free Spaghetti Dinner before the open house begins from 5-5:50pm! </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/BTS+Open+House+Oct.+5.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Event Details: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Spaghetti Dinner Details:  </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Date: Wed, October 5th </span> </li> <li> <span> Time: 5:00-5:30pm </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h4> <span> Open House Details: </span> </h4> <ul> <li> <span> Date: Wed, October 5th </span> </li> <li> <span> Time: 5:30-6:45pm </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We look forward to seeing you there! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> We are excited to announce that we will be holding the first Open House of the school year for Grades 1st-8th. We will also be holding a Free Spaghetti Dinner before the open house begins from 5-5:50pm! District News,September 2022,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD South 3/4 Girls vs. Danville @ Concord 2022-09-22T13:58:43Z 2022-09-22T13:58:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 3/4 Girls vs. Danville at Concord </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 21, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> September 20, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In Concord in the steady rain, Poppy Beniash scored in the first half for South, which was playing its season opener. Danville got the equalizer with two minutes to play in a back-and-forth battle. Kenzi Lasnier was a rock in the back and Lucy Chase was everywhere in the midfield for the hosts. Tanner Kittredge and Brynn Bullard stood tall in splitting time in net. Adrienne Ranney, Izzy Parker, Lyra Simonds, Chloe Johnson and Lily Patoine all provided key minutes and moments for KESD, which had one sub. <br/> <br/> South (0-0-1) meets KESD North on Thursday in Concord. </span> </p> </div> In Concord in the steady rain, Poppy Beniash scored in the first half for South, which was playing its season opener. Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image PK-4th & 5-8th Grade XC at Burke 2022-09-22T13:25:40Z 2022-09-22T13:25:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Pre K-4th &amp; 5th-8th Grade XC at Burke </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 21, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> It was an excellent afternoon for XC running at Burke Town School. A field of 74 runners, largely representing the four KE programs, raced at three different distances: 1/2, one, and two miles. Runners covered all ages from K-8, and it was a fun afternoon as many were running in a race for the very first time. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Here are the top performers: </span> </h3> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> 1/2 Mile: Top Performers </span> </h5> <p> <span> Finley Brittell BTS </span> </p> <p> <span> Melina Fisher BTS </span> </p> <p> <span> Adaya Pacsay BTS </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> 1 Mile: Top Performers </span> </h5> <h3> <span> Girls </span> </h3> <p> <span> 1st - Lucianna Ball Concord </span> </p> <p> <span> 3rd - Maddison Gochee Concord </span> </p> <h3> <span> Boys </span> </h3> <p> <span> 3rd - Mason Brittell BTS </span> </p> <p> <span> 5th - Noa Parsons LTS </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> 2 Mile: Top Performers </span> </h5> <h3> <span> Girls </span> </h3> <p> <span> 1st - Sara Lund BTS </span> </p> <p> <span> 2nd - Stella van der Linde BTS </span> </p> <p> <span> 3rd - Lyda Bentley BTS </span> </p> <p> <span> 4th - Sarah Matte LTS </span> </p> <p> <span> 5th - Josephine Rice LTS </span> </p> <h3> <span> Boys </span> </h3> <p> <span> 1st - Sebastian Benn BTS </span> </p> <p> <span> 2nd - Samuel Bartfeld Burke </span> </p> <p> <span> 3rd - Sam Martin LTS </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you to Lindley van der Linde for directing the meet and the many volunteers who made this a great afternoon for the athletes. </span> </p> </div> It was an excellent afternoon for XC running at Burke Town School. A field of 74 runners, largely representing the four KE programs, raced at three different distances: 1/2, one, and two miles. Runners covered all ages from K-8, and it was a fun afternoon as many were running in a race for the very first time. Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD South 7/8 Boys Soccer @ Oxbow 2022-09-22T13:18:02Z 2022-09-22T13:18:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 7/8 Boys Soccer at Oxbow </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 21, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 21, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Final Score: KESD South 1 - Oxbow 3 </span> </h5> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> It was a beautiful night for soccer! It was a hard fought battle on the pitch tonight in Oxbow. Oxbow scored two quick goals and then Cooper Daft had an answer with under a minute left in the half. Oxbow squeezed in one more goal in the second half.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The front line of Grayson Hallett, Conner Putvain, Muuji Johnson and Cooper kept the pressure on but the goalie from Oxbow always seemed to have an answer. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The midfield of Spencer Gingue, Lucas Sourbeer and Zak Aubin put in solid minutes to contain the ball in the neutral zone.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The defense were challenged all night and Asher Garand, Ely Kelley and Caiden Johnson held the fence and pushed the ball out of their own zone.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Noah Miller had a steady performance in goal.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD South heads to Lyndon to play KESD North on Friday! </span> </p> </div> It was a beautiful night for soccer! It was a hard fought battle on the pitch tonight in Oxbow. Oxbow scored two quick goals and then Cooper Daft had an answer with under a minute left in the half. Oxbow squeezed in one more goal in the second half. Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image KESD South 3/4 Boys Soccer vs. Burke 2022-09-22T13:16:10Z 2022-09-22T13:16:10Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 3/4 Boys Soccer vs. Burke </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 21, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 21, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thursday's game vs. Burke was a well-played game by both teams with KE South coming out on top 8-0. It was a total team effort. Calil Beniash, led the scoring with four goals, and Ryan Nason had a goal and four assists, with Avery Dion, Levi Ranney, and Wyatt Kitterage each adding a goal. Oakley Truheart, was a true Rock on defense, and his coach is very proud of how far he has come in a short period of time this year. Luke Hall and Liam Oakley both played great in goal stopping a fair amount of tough shots each. Coach Nason is very proud of each and every player with how well they are starting to come together as a team.  </span> </p> </div> Thursday's game vs. Burke was a well-played game by both teams with KE South coming out on top 8-0. It was a total team effort. Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Lunenburg School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD South 3/4 Girls Soccer v. STJ. 2022-09-22T13:13:54Z 2022-09-22T13:13:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 3/4 Girls Soccer v. STJ. </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 21, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 21, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The 3/4 girls took on St. Johnsbury last night in Concord. With two goals by Layla Sanders, one from a good distance away, and outstanding defense by Gannon Wilkins the girls won 4-0. They all played so well and never gave up. Great job ladies! </span> </p> </div> The 3/4 girls took on St. Johnsbury last night in Concord. With two goals by Layla Sanders, one from a good distance away, and outstanding defense by Gannon Wilkins the girls won 4-0. They all played so well and never gave up. Great job ladies! Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image KESD South 7/8 Girls Soccer at Oxbow 2022-09-22T13:12:21Z 2022-09-22T13:12:21Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD South 7/8 Girls Soccer at Oxbow </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 21, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 21, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The 7/8 KESD south girls played a thriller in Oxbow on Wednesday afternoon. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Oxbow scored first, only to be countered by Zumye Chance drilling the upper corner to even the score. Faith Lapage sent a shot that ricocheted off the goal post, but was cleaned up quickly in front of the net by Olivia Chase for the lead. Lapage added another goal to advance the score to 3-1. The 2nd half saw some great goalkeeper work from both teams goalies with Willa Davis recording 13 saves for the South girls! Stellar work in the midfield by Rosa Patoine and Mya Barney kept the ball advanced, and Molly Gorman and Lillian O’Malley we’re rock solid on defense helping hold the Oxbow ladies to just one goal. The 7/8 girls are back in action Friday when they take on the KESD North girls in Lyndon.  </span> </p> </div> The 7/8 KESD south girls played a thriller in Oxbow on Wednesday afternoon. Oxbow scored first, only to be countered by Zumye Chance drilling the upper corner to even the score. Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image KESD North 7/8 Boys Soccer @ STJ 2022-09-22T12:59:35Z 2022-09-22T12:59:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD North 7/8 Boys Soccer @ STJ </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 20, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 20, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> The North 7/8 Boys played at St Johnsbury Tuesday night. Zak Aubin (LTS) started in goal for ý East and did an excellent job. He did not allow a goal as keeper during the first half. KESD took the lead during the first half when Kingston Newell (Riverside) played a ball into the middle to Graham Moriarty (Newark) who calmly laid it off for Tatum Steen (Newark). Steen calmly slotted the ball past St Johnsbury’s goalkeeper. <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Axel Benoit (Burke) had a nice game. He often was in the right place and had several nice crosses and shots. Garrett Mitchell (LTS) was also a presence on the field. His speedy runs threatened the defense several times but didn’t result in a score. <br/> <br/> KESD scored its second goal off the foot of Gabe Adams (Riverside). Once again Graham Moriarty played the ball to the middle where Adams deftly took the ball around a couple of defenders. He was composed as he found the back of the net with his shot. <br/> <br/> St Johnsbury scored a goal to make it 2-1. KESD held on with a solid defensive stand for the win. </span> </p> </div> The North 7/8 Boys played at St Johnsbury Tuesday night. Zak Aubin (LTS) started in goal for ý East and did an excellent job. He did not allow a goal as keeper during the first half. Newark School,Athletics,Miller's Run School,September 2022,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD 5/6 Boys Soccer North (Lyndon) vs KESD North (Burke) @ LTS 2022-09-22T12:55:00Z 2022-09-22T12:55:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 5/6 KESD North (Lyndon) vs KESD North (Burke) Boys Soccer  @ LTS </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 21, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> September 20, 2022 Game Summary -- </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> It was a damp and drizzly day, but that didn’t stop both ý East north teams of Lyndon and Burke storming the field, on Tuesday afternoon at the LTS fields. Both teams showed valiant effort and potential, but the team from Lyndon showed their strength in all areas on the field, as they walked away with a 7-0 win.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Trent Ainsworth and Luca Bianco shared the net duty, as they combined for an impressive shutout. “Both gentlemen were not afraid to come out of the goal and charge any challenge, who were able to get past our defense. We saw some great saves from both” says coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Pace McKinnon, Grayson Bias and Levi Webber were all able to collect two goals each, with Andrew Armstrong scoring one as well. Almost all of the goals were unassisted, except for one of Grayson’s, which was fed to him on a really nice pass from Pace.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> “So many things were working well for our Lyndon team, with every player contributing to the team performance in their own way. We were following our shots, looking for open passes and kept a very strong defensive line. We are happy that the elements that we have been focusing so much in our recent practices, is prevailing when it counts” says coach Bias.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Both KESD North teams will now start to prepare their squads for the upcoming home jamboree this Saturday. <br/> </span> </p> </div> It was a damp and drizzly day, but that didn’t stop both ý East north teams of Lyndon and Burke storming the field, on Tuesday afternoon at the LTS fields. Both teams showed valiant effort and potential, but the team from Lyndon showed their strength in all areas on the field, as they walked away with a 7-0 win. Athletics,Miller's Run School,September 2022,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 9/13/2022 2022-09-19T16:27:21Z 2022-09-19T16:27:21Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Weekly-Dispatch-91322-a141bda1.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> September 13, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GCJBA9FqXrTOlg3H_Dj-f26kGTN2Yb-I5aasfg40ueY/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch September 13, 2022. Superintendent's Blog,September 2022 thumbnail main image All KESD Athletics Activities CANCELLED Monday, September 19th 2022-09-19T15:53:19Z 2022-09-19T15:53:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ALL KESD Athletics are CANCELLED 9/19/2022 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 19, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Please note that All KESD Athletics activities scheduled for Monday, September 19th have been canceled due to the afternoon forecast. As noted in the calendar linked below, the games scheduled for today, have been moved to tomorrow. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Coaches will be reaching out to notify respective families.  </span> </p> </div> Please note that All KESD Athletics activities scheduled for Monday, September 19th have been canceled due to the afternoon forecast. As noted in the calendar linked below, the games scheduled for today, have been moved to tomorrow. District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,September 2022,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School,Community thumbnail main image 5/6 North Boys Soccer vs. Danville 9/15 2022-09-19T15:23:14Z 2022-09-19T15:23:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 5th/6th Grade KESD North Boys Soccer vs. Danville 9/15/22 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 19, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> It was a perfect day for a soccer game, as the 5/6 ý East Lyndon boys took on Danville at home. Although it seemed like a pretty even match that could have gone either way, the KE boys were defeated 2-1.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> “We saw a lot of great potential out on the pitch today, we just need to tighten up in certain areas. We had a few opportunities where we just couldn’t net the ball on. The coaching staff are very pleased with the performance that was put forth for their first match of the season” says coach Bias  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> ý East's lone goal was scored by Luca Bianco off a nice crossing assist from Pace McKinnon. Both Grayson Bias and Trent Ainsworth split the goalie duty for the match and also had multiple saves to help keep the team in the hunt.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> “We have a lot of work ahead of us, if we want to continue to improve. We are fortunate enough to have a lot of great talent on the team who are hungry to work hard” says coach Bias. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> ý East Lyndon boys look hopeful to get locked in as they will prepare to face one of their fellow district teams from Burke on Monday. The game is slated to go off at 5:15, back on the LTS home turf.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> It was a perfect day for a soccer game, as the 5/6 ý East Lyndon boys took on Danville at home. Although it seemed like a pretty even match that could have gone either way, the KE boys were defeated 2-1. Athletics,Miller's Run School,September 2022,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image LTS Grad Meets with DJ Jeff Garfield to Discuss the Step Up & PROSPER Program at LTS 2022-09-19T14:54:32Z 2022-09-19T14:54:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> LTS Grad Meets with DJ Jeff Garfield to Discuss the Step Up &amp; PROSPER program at LTS </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 19, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On Saturday, September 16th, Colin Ulrich, LTS grad, and his mom Lisa met with DJ Jeff Garfield to discuss the Step Up and PROSPER program for incoming 6th graders and their families. Colin's parents have been through the program twice, most recently with Colin and a few years before with his older sister. Lisa and Tim Ulrich also volunteered on the PROSPER Community Team, which supports the continuation of the program in the school. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Some talking points to consider: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> What are some highlights about the program that you would each like to share (parent perspective and student perspective)? </span> </li> <li> <span> What activities do you think were most helpful for you as a family?  </span> </li> <li> <span> What comments do you have about the format of dinner, separate student/parent meetings, then combined student/parent activity to end the night? </span> </li> <li> <span> What are your thoughts about interacting with school teachers as the facilitators of the program? </span> </li> <li> <span> What benefits do you see for those who might be interested in being a member of the Community Team? <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Live+9.16.22.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Topic: Surviving and Thriving in Middle School: Our Step Up &amp; PROSPER Program </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> At Lyndon Town School we want students and parents to feel confident as they enter the middle school years. and are very excited about the activities we have to help students Step Up to Sixth Grade, and to help strengthen families to survive and thrive through middle school and beyond. We have partnered with the UVM Extension Agency to offer the Step Up &amp; PROSPER program at LTS, and are excited that it is in its 59th year at LTS. We have about 70 families who have graduated from the program. We received great feedback from the families on how the program helped them open up stronger lines of communication, strengthen the levels of respect within their families, and gave parents and students tools for dealing with tough topics often encountered during the adolescent years. This program is a unique opportunity to LTS 6th graders and their parents; it is only offered in one or two other schools in the state.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The program includes a series of seven fun and informative workshops for sixth graders and their families to help with a successful transition to middle school. Each meeting includes a meal together, separate youth and parent sessions, and a family session, as well as childcare for younger siblings. Topics such as how to handle peer pressure, improving communication with your parents, dealing with stress, and appreciating your family will be explored. For parents, topics such as being kind but firm with limits, setting consistent rules and expectations, and supporting homework responsibilities will be addressed. Families will work together on setting goals, sharing hopes and dreams, family meetings, and communication skills. Each meeting includes activities, prizes, and helpful tips and strategies.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Highlights: </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> 21/40- 21 hours to teach the community program/40% reduction in the onset of substance abuse <br/> </span> </li> <li> <span> When families prosper we all do. When kids prosper we all do.  </span> </li> <li> <span> We are working to secure funding to sustain the program long term </span> </li> <li> <span> $400+ per family to deliver the program </span> </li> <li> <span> We are seeking community partners and business and individual contributors </span> </li> <li> <span> Contact Lyndon Town School if you are interested in supporting this great program <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> On Saturday, September 16th, Colin Ulrich, LTS grad, and his mom Lisa met with DJ Jeff Garfield to discuss the Step Up and PROSPER program for incoming 6th graders and their families. Colin's parents have been through the program twice, most recently with Colin and a few years before with his older sister. Lisa and Tim Ulrich also volunteered on the PROSPER Community Team, which supports the continuation of the program in the school. September 2022,Lyndon Town School,Community thumbnail main image Friends of the Cobleigh Library Annual Fall Book Sale Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-09-15T21:10:12Z 2022-09-15T21:10:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Friends of the Cobleigh Library Annual Fall Book Sale </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 15, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Friends of the Cobleigh Library welcomes the ý East &amp; Local Community to their Annual Fall Book Sale! Come check out the huge selection of children's books, some education books, and many other nonfiction and fiction books! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> When: </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Saturday, October 8th from 9am-3pm </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Sunday, October 9th from 9am-1pm. </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Where: </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> Lyndon Town Offices (gymnasium) located at 191 Park Avenue in Lyndonville. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> On Sunday, October 9th from 1:30-3:30pm Colbleigh Library will be opening their doors for </span> </span> <span> Free Books for educators </span> <span> . The best selection will be during the sale, but they would like to get as many remaining books from the sale in people's hands as possible. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Friends of the Cobleigh Library welcomes the ý East & Local Community to their Annual Fall Book Sale! Come check out the huge selection of children's books, some education books, and many other nonfiction and fiction books! District News,September 2022,Community thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting September 19, 2022 2022-09-15T15:35:18Z 2022-09-15T15:35:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 19, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s-6DBzMgpRaON1G3v7a3XA4w3SwUWCLYvCO29gYIGgo/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting September 26, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-09-14T19:38:39Z 2022-09-14T19:38:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 26, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1p7N_S7f4rAgMB2Y5zz5EM6gPLwjwxCa2xe5i9zk8e_g/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Policy and Communication Meeting September 15, 2022 2022-09-13T15:58:00Z 2022-09-13T15:58:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Communication and  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 15, </span> <span> <span> 2022- </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/md/pexels/dms3rep/multi/pexels-photo-3184465.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ADoOgOQxNEVjMiR9ZaoM5E6P4AUwLgWcsHI1e1owNi4/edit"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting September 20, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-09-12T12:29:07Z 2022-09-12T12:29:07Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 20, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uDJHU39ormOcbTlGK5thhS9R3WQVnKuu8BgC96ch1LQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD XC Season Kick Off Meet at Darling Hill 2022-09-09T14:44:29Z 2022-09-09T14:44:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD XC Kick Off Meet at Darling Hill </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 9, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On Wednesday 9/7 the ý East XC Team raced at the Lyndon Institute home race held at Darling Hill. This middle school, 1.5 mile race was the first of the season. We could not have asked for better weather, or a more motivated group. Despite only attending a few practices, The ý East XC team kicked off the season with some great results, a positive attitude, and had fun.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Highlights Include: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> <span> 6th grade boys Sebastian Benn and Samuel Bartfield from BTS finished in 1st and 4th respectively. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> 7th grade BTS girls, Sara Lund and Stella van der Linde, finished 1st and 2nd. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> 6th grade Lyda Bentley was 4th.  </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you to all that help put on the race and cheer! </span> </p> </div> On Wednesday 9/7 the ý East XC Team raced at the Lyndon Institute home race held at Darling Hill. This middle school, 1.5 mile race was the first of the season. We could not have asked for better weather, or a more motivated group. Athletics,September 2022 thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting September 14, 2022 2022-09-08T14:53:36Z 2022-09-08T14:53:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span>  KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 14, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EO4XcCK1Go6g_untESOk5HoHeBcu4kepl_o3ELgja2E/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting September 13, 2022 2022-09-08T14:52:27Z 2022-09-08T14:52:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> September 13, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eT1lXJHrtGjJKuZKe5jISrImD2iRhhTtjOZFPCs3E8w/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch 9/7/2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-09-08T14:34:18Z 2022-09-08T14:34:18Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD-Dispatch-Blog-IMG-9.7.22.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> September 7, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/KESD%20Dispatch%20090722.pdf" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch September 7, 2022. Superintendent's Blog,September 2022 thumbnail main image School nurses share 5 tips to keep kids healthy at school Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-09-06T14:47:15Z 2022-09-06T14:47:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> School nurses share 5 tips to keep kids healthy at school </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> School nurses share 5 tips to keep kids healthy at school </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> September 6, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Here at ý East School District we hold our students, faculty, staff, and communities health and safety as a primary focus while also providing quality education in our schools. We could not have made it through the 2021-2022 school year without the work of our courageous school nurse team. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The start of a new school year is a time for new learning, new schedules and new teachers and friends. Unfortunately, it can also be a time for new illnesses as students return to spending time inside classrooms. "Good Morning America" spoke with several school nurses across the country for their tips to ensuring kids have a great and healthy school year. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Original video and article posted on September 1, 2022 by Katie Kindelan &amp; Will Linendoll  - Good Morning America </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Quick Links: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Original video and article posted on September 1, 2022 by Katie Kindelan &amp; Will Linendoll  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> - Good Morning America </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Quick Links: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Original video and article posted on September 1, 2022 by Katie Kindelan &amp; Will Linendoll (Good Morning America) </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Quick Links: </span> </h5> </div> The start of a new school year is a time for new learning, new schedules and new teachers and friends. Unfortunately, it can also be a time for new illnesses as students return to spending time inside classrooms. "Good Morning America" spoke with several school nurses across the country for their tips to ensuring kids have a great and healthy school year. Health Services,September 2022 thumbnail main image KESD 2022 FALL PRACTICE SCHEDULES AVAILABLE 2022-08-26T17:54:03Z 2022-08-26T17:54:03Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Fall-Athletics-Blog-Banner.png" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD 2022 Fall Practice Schedules Now Available </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 26, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The practice schedules are now posted on the Athletics page of our website under Quick Links.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Useful Information for Fall 2022 Athletics: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> <span> The North Soccer schedule shows grade level teams, further defined by location where necessary (Brk + Lyn). </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Otherwise practices take place at the Lyndon Town fields. </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> The South Soccer schedule reflects the teams comprised from Concord, Good Shepherd, Lunenburg, and Waterford. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> These practices are held at the Concord Field below the school. </span> </li> <li> <span> XC shows all programs throughout the district. </span> </li> <li> <span> Mr. McGinn refreshes these schedules daily. </span> </li> <li> <span> Coaches will be contacting families this weekend to clarify which team you are affiliated with if you have questions. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> 5/6 Girls Note: </span> </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> <span> We will likely have two girls 5/6 teams in the North. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> One is listed as L1 and one L2. Those teams have exactly the same practice plan together at LTS. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> It is amazing how many teams and kids we have lining up for competition! </span> </h3> </div> The practice schedules are now posted on the Athletics page of our website under Quick Links. District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,August 2022,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD School Nurses Attend the Working Together Conference in Burlington, Vermont Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-08-24T16:57:59Z 2022-08-24T16:57:59Z <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD-School-Nurses-at-VSSNA-UVM-Children-s-Hospital-Conference.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD School Nurses Attend the Working Together Conference in Burlington, Vermont </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> KESD School Nurses Attend the Working Together Conference in Burlington, Vermont </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 24, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Wednesday, August 24th our KESD School Nurses are spending the day sharpening their skills at the Working Together Conference in Burlington, Vermont. This conference is being hosted by UVM Children's Hospital and the Vermont State School Nurses Association.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Some of the topics being covered at this conference include:  </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Transgender Youth </span> </li> <li> <span> Orthopedics </span> </li> <li> <span> Diabetes </span> </li> <li> <span> Suicide Risk Assessment &amp; Management </span> </li> <li> <span> Eating Disorders &amp; Childhood Obesity Celiac Disease &amp; Encopresis </span> </li> <li> <span> and more </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> VSSNA and University of Vermont Medical Center Nurse Educators are collaborating to provide a full day of professional development for School Nurses throughout Vermont. </span> </p> </div> On Wednesday, August 24th our KESD School Nurses are spending the day sharpening their skills at the Working Together Conference in Burlington, Vermont. This conference is being hosted by UVM Children's Hospital and the Vermont State School Nurses Association. District News,Health Services,August 2022 thumbnail main image 7th & 8th Grade Soccer Practice - Cancelled 8/23 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-08-23T19:06:19Z 2022-08-23T19:06:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Soccer Practice Cancelled 8/23/2022 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 23, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL 7th / 8th GRADE SOCCER PRACTICES ARE CANCELLED TODAY, AUGUST 23RD DUE TO WEATHER. </span> </p> </div> All 7th & 8th Soccer Practices are CANCELLED today, August 23rd due to weather. District News,Athletics thumbnail main image Community News - August is Sizzling with Super Opportunities in the NEK Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-08-15T20:32:23Z 2022-08-15T20:32:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Community News &amp; Events Update From Our Friends at Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 15, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Hello Neighbors, Partners and Friends, </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <p> <span> I have been invited to share the additional opportunities since I sent this. I LOVE the NEK. Please see below: </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Upcoming Events: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> August 17 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  – 5:00-6:30pm </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://stjacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Lynn-Lyons-Flyer.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2HYmVB-dsurqSXAy0uWfY9ZJIshOTIMMB0KhcC46vGY7SOWcTVYmuRffA" target="_blank"> The Do’s and Don’ts of Managing Anxiety: Concrete Tips To Help Teens Move Forward </a> <span>  – Free and open to the public.  St. Johnsbury Academy - Fuller Hall. This event will also be streamed live.  </span> <a href="https://m.facebook.com/stjacademy/photos/a.370874572935124/5651711848184677/?type=3&amp;source=48" target="_blank"> Details will follow. </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> August 18 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  – 10:00 – 11:00am </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/VVG-flyer-Aug-18-2022.pdf" target="_blank"> VeggieVanGo </a> <span>  - Fresh Produce Outdoor Drive-thru at NVRH, 1315 Hospital Dr. St. Johnsbury </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> August 18 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  - 12:30 - 1:30pm </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Let’s Grow Kids’  </span> <a href="https://letsgrowkidsactionnetwork.org/election-season-kick-off" target="_blank"> Child Care Campaign Update: Zoom Election Season Kick-off </a> <span>  - Sign up here to join us on Zoom! We will send out a recording of the event to everyone who signs up, so please be sure to register even if you can't make it in real time. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> August 18 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  - 3:00 - 4:30pm </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=Ma_qcpkR6kmi9mGjWDD80D4L4obbS_5MvYnFZdd4DBJUMDJKVVJUTEVGTVdWWDlQTzBKUjhLUUZZNC4u" target="_blank"> GreenSavingSmart Workshop: Is it Time to Go Electric?  </a> <span>  As electric vehicles continue to push into the mainstream join our panel of experts to for an overview of EVs and electric tools in Vermont. We will discuss current conditions in the new and used electric and hybrid auto markets as well as what may lie ahead in the future. In addition, we will look at the use of electric lawn care equipment for homeowners, professional contractors and institutions in Vermont.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> August 24 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  – 28 </span> <sup> th </sup> </h5> <p> <a href="https://caledoniacountyfair.com/" target="_blank"> Caledonia County Fair </a> <span>  in Lyndon </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <h5> <span> August 25 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 9:00 – 11:30am  </span> </span> </h5> <p> <a href="https://vtlawhelp.org/seniors" target="_blank"> VT Legal Aid Senior Advice Phone Clinic </a> <span> .  Vermonters 60 and over may call the number ( 1-802-318-4169 ) and leave a message to request a free short legal consultation over the phone, or use our online intake at  </span> <a href="https://vtlawhelp.org/triage/vt_triage/9022" target="_blank"> https://vtlawhelp.org/triage/vt_triage/9022 </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Resources &amp; Shares: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/DOC080922.pdf" target="_blank"> Caption Call Service </a> <span> <span>  - </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> If you or someone you know has a hearing loss and would like to get a no-cost service, you can contact John Noerr at 802-342-8326 to learn about this program. This is a federally funded service for people whose hearing loss required captioning for them to effectively use the phone. Caption Call users see real-time captions of what callers say on a large, easy to read screen. Because of the federal funding, there is no cost for the Caption Call Service or phone.  Also, don’t forget about the Vermont Assistive Technology Program though DAIL!  </span> </span> <a href="https://atp.vermont.gov/" target="_blank"> https://atp.vermont.gov/ </a> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <h5> <span> Upskill Vermont - </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Vermonters, for the second year in a row, the state has enabled UVM to provide free educational opportunities to eligible Vermonters. Take charge of your career path by taking up to two professional development courses at UVM — totally free, flexible, and inspiring. Explore professional certificates and courses resulting in college credit designed to help eligible Vermonters keep learning, progressing, and growing.  </span> </span> <a href="https://link.zixcentral.com/u/faf91154/gN1NfXUO7RGXd3k5BW1nPA?u=https%3A%2F%2Fupskillvermont.org%2F%23Courses" target="_blank"> Courses </a> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Upskill+VT+Eligibility.jpg" alt=""/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/vtlawhelp.org-roadmaps.pdf" target="_blank"> New Resource: VT Legal Aid Roadmaps </a> <span> <span>  -  </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Vermont Legal Aid/Legal Services Vermont legal roadmaps on  </span> <a href="https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=http%3a%2f%2fwww.vtlawhelp.org&amp;c=E,1,UAhqEG68QeyNDXou0-_wfb_xl3bwjbjNPuX40jbCmc9bWYNCwoCRz1JUVShUL2vEk-_vvTCLir3rQEfkNlWECO6D5ZgSSc1ot50MoevoqJEZ&amp;typo=1" target="_blank"> www.vtlawhelp.org </a> <span> <span> .  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <h5> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Wheelock-News-Vol.-1-Issue-6-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank"> Wheelock News </a> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Upcoming Gatherings/Events/Trainings/Opportunities </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> LOCAL HAPPENINGS </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> August 9 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> , 11 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> , 16 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> , 18 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> , 23 </span> <sup> rd </sup> <span> , 25 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  and 30 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  from 10:00am-noon:  </span> </span> <a href="https://www.nekorganizing.org/events/neko-potluck" target="_blank"> <br/> Gathering Space at the Barton United Church </a> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> Refreshments, coffee, card games, ASL conversation groups, and more, Free WiFi, All are welcome </span> </li> <li> <span> August 14 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  – noon-4:00pm:  </span> <a href="https://www.nekorganizing.org/events/neko-potluck" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> <a href="https://www.nekorganizing.org/events/neko-potluck" target="_blank"> NEKO Potluck </a> <span>  at Atkins Field in Hardwick </span> </li> <li> <span> August 15 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 10:00-11:30am </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> FREE  </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/event/7969/" target="_blank"> QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Training </a> <span> <span>   – Virtual </span> </span> <span> register in advance </span> </li> <li> <span> August 15 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  - noon-1:30pm:  </span> </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/event/nek-prosper-large-group-meeting/" target="_blank"> <br/> NEK Prosper! meeting </a> <span>  – Zoom </span> </li> <li> <span> August 17 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 5:30-7:00pm:  </span> </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NEIGHBOR-UP-NIGHT-ROADSHOW-Sheffield.docx.pdf" target="_blank"> <br/> Hub Neighbor Up Night in Sheffield </a> <span> <span>  – </span> </span> <span> Fun! Food! Conversation! At Millers’ Run School </span> </li> <li> <span> August 18 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  – 9:00am-2:00pm:  <br/> </span> <span> NEK  </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NEK-jobfest-flyer-jobseeker.pdf" target="_blank"> Job Fest </a> <span>   </span> <span> at Bandstand Park in Lyndonville </span> </li> <li> <span> August 18 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 11:00am – noon:  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <span> Northeast Prevention Coalition Tobacco Subcommittee virtual meeting – </span> </span> <span> contact Emily Dellman for information (802-748-7332 or  </span> <a href="mailto:e.delleman@nvrh.org" target="_blank"> e.delleman@nvrh.org </a> <span> ) </span> </li> <li> <span> August 18 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 5:30-7:00pm:  </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVUYEEZOWb-bad2J8IvjA7LoeXSFYSCZ/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IVUYEEZOWb-bad2J8IvjA7LoeXSFYSCZ/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> NKHS Orleans Community Conversation </a> <span>   </span> <span> at Orleans Federated Church </span> </li> <li> <span> August 20 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  – noon-2:00pm:  </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/KRC-Events-Aug.pdf" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/KRC-Events-Aug.pdf" target="_blank"> Memory Box Making </a> <span>  at ý Recovery Center in St. Johnsbury </span> </li> <li> <span> August 20 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  &amp; 21 </span> <sup> st </sup> <span>  – 10:00am-5:00pm each day:  </span> <a href="https://abenakitribe.org/heritage-gathering" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> <a href="https://abenakitribe.org/heritage-gathering" target="_blank"> Nulhegan Abenaki Heritage Gathering </a> <span> <span>  – </span> </span> <span> FREE and OPEN to the public at Camp Sunrise Cub Scouting Camp, 2050 Sunset Lake, Benson, VT 05743 </span> </li> <li> <span> August 23 </span> <sup> rd </sup> <span> <span>  – 3:00-4:30pm:  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Northeast Prevention Coalition Meeting </span> <span> <span> in person at VDH in St. Johnsbury – contact Carolyn Towne for more information (802-748-7551 or  </span> </span> <a href="mailto:c.towne@nvrh.org" target="_blank"> c.towne@nvrh.org </a> <span> ) </span> </li> <li> <span> August 23 </span> <sup> rd </sup> <span> <span>  – 5:30-7:00pm:  </span> </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NEIGHBOR-UP-NIGHT-ROADSHOW-Lyndon.pdf" target="_blank"> <br/> Hub Neighbor Up Night in Lyndonville </a> <span> <span> – </span> </span> <span> Fun! Food! Conversation! At Olivia Place </span> </li> <li> <span> August 23 </span> <sup> rd </sup> <span> <span>  – 7:00-8:30pm:  </span> </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/event/vermont-affordable-housing-coalition-nek-town-hall/" target="_blank"> <br/> Vermont Affordable Housing Coalition NEK Town Hall </a> <span>  – virtual </span> </li> <li> <span> August 26 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 10:00-11:30am:  </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <span> Vibrant ONE Community Development &amp; Engagement </span> </span> <span> Working Session with Bill Traynor via Zoom – contact Kari White for more information (802.274.2344 or  </span> <a href="mailto:kariw@nchcvt.org" target="_blank"> kariw@nchcvt.org </a> <span> ) </span> </li> <li> <span> August 26 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 4:00-8:30pm:  </span> </span> <a href="https://www.discoverstjohnsbury.com/finalfridays.html" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> <a href="https://www.discoverstjohnsbury.com/finalfridays.html" target="_blank"> August Final Friday in St. Johnsbury </a> <span> <span>  - </span> </span> <span> Art, Food, Music, Culture, &amp; Fun All FREE along Railroad Street &amp; Eastern Avenue in downtown St. Johnsbury </span> </li> <li> <span> August 27 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 11:00am-3:00pm:  </span> </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JTRCC-Open-House.pdf" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JTRCC-Open-House.pdf" target="_blank"> Journey to Recovery Community Center Open House </a> <span> <span>  - </span> </span> <span> <span> We will have live music, Moo 92 will be broadcasting, and we will be grilling up some free hot dogs and having ice cream. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> August 30 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  – 10:00am-2:00pm:  <br/> </span> <span> <span> Virtual Grant Writing 101 Training – </span> </span> <span> contact Cheryl Chandler for more information or to register ( </span> <a href="mailto:c.chandler@nvrh.org" target="_blank"> c.chandler@nvrh.org </a> <span> ) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Also see: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/events/" target="_blank"> NEK Prosper! Calendar </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.nekchamber.com/interior_textright.php/pid/2/sid/159" target="_blank"> Northeast ý Chamber of Commerce Event Calendar </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.nekchamber.com/interior_textleft.php/pid/2/sid/161/tid/148" target="_blank"> Farmers’ Markets in the NEK </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HUB-AUGUST-2022.pdf" target="_blank"> Hub Calendar for August </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.discoverstjohnsbury.com/events.html" target="_blank"> Discover St. Johnsbury Event Calendar </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://levitt.org/amp-st-johnsbury-vt/" target="_blank"> Levitt Amp St. Johnsbury Music Festival Series Website and Schedule </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> STATE &amp; NATIONAL HAPPENINGS </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> August 16 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 8:00-9:30pm: </span> </span> <span> <br/> FREE  </span> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nonviolent-communication-a-life-skill-that-fosters-resilience-tickets-392530558467" target="_blank"> Learn Nonviolent Communication (NVC) - End Gun Violence! </a> <span>  –  </span> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/nonviolent-communication-a-life-skill-that-fosters-resilience-tickets-392530558467" target="_blank"> register here </a> </p> <p> <span> August 16 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 1:00-3:00pm: </span> </span> <span> <br/> FREE  </span> <a href="https://www.pacesconnection.com/event/movement-for-resilience-1" target="_blank"> Movement for Resilience Interactive Workshop </a> <span>  -  </span> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/refreshing-commitment-to-a-better-self-august-resilience-registration-374529597107?aff=PACEsConnectionMain" target="_blank"> register here </a> </p> <p> <span> August 18 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  – noon-2:00pm: <br/> </span> <span> FREE  </span> <a href="https://www.glencommunity.org/first_national_teach_us" target="_blank"> What First Nations Can Teach Us About Power and Privilege </a> <span>  –  </span> <a href="https://www.glencommunity.org/offers/Vo4UqXCS/checkout" target="_blank"> register here </a> </p> <p> <span> August 24 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>    - 2:30-3:30pm: <br/> </span> <span> FREE  </span> <a href="https://www.pacesconnection.com/event/the-youth-mental-health-crisis-centerforhealthjournalism-org" target="_blank"> The Youth Mental Health Crisis Webinar </a> <span>  –  </span> <a href="https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4PK_6OEDTlyMReKda8Gq7w" target="_blank"> register here </a> </p> <p> <span> August 25 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  - 11:00am-noon:  </span> <a href="https://www.nekorganizing.org/events/neko-potluck" target="_blank">   <br/> </a> <a href="https://www.nekorganizing.org/events/neko-potluck" target="_blank"> FREE </a> <a href="https://www.nekorganizing.org/events/neko-potluck" target="_blank">   </a> <a href="https://www.nekorganizing.org/events/neko-potluck" target="_blank"> Addressing Stigma Toward Individuals with Substance Use Disorders </a> <span>  Peer Learning –  </span> <a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0qcOmgqjMiG9WIFaezjaCfq3rs2CKE6Pxp" target="_blank"> register here </a> </p> <p> <span> August 26 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span> <span>  – 10:00-11:15am: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> FREE  </span> <a href="https://www.pacesconnection.com/event/movement-for-resilience-1" target="_blank"> Deep Self-Care Workshop </a> <span>  -  </span> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/refreshing-commitment-to-a-better-self-august-resilience-registration-374529597107?aff=PACEsConnectionMain" target="_blank"> register here </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Also see: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.pacesconnection.com/calendar" target="_blank"> PACES Connection Calendar </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://schoolcrisishealing.org/events-learning-opportunities/" target="_blank"> School Crisis Recovery &amp; Renewal Project Calendar </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://collectiveimpactforum.org/events/" target="_blank"> Collective Impact Forum Events </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Opportunities to Contribute / Participate </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Submit artwork or encourage others to for the  </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CRJC-Art-Show.pdf" target="_blank"> Community Restorative Justice Center Art Show </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> <span> This is an opportunity for you or someone you know who is currently or was formerly incarcerated to submit Artwork for display at the Quimby Art Gallery on the Lyndon Campus of Vermont State University from 9/27/22 through 11/18/22. Interested in submitting artwork? Contact Susan Russell ( </span> <a href="mailto:russell@communityrjc.org" target="_blank"> russell@communityrjc.org </a> <span> ) ASAP. </span> </li> <li> <span> Check out a Collaborative Action Network (CAN) meeting. To find out more or when each CAN meets, contact: </span> </li> <li> <span> Financially Secure – Annie Christoni at  </span> <a href="mailto:annie.christoni@neklsvt.org" target="_blank"> annie.christoni@neklsvt.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Mentally Healthy – Terri Lavely at  </span> <a href="mailto:TLavely@nkhs.net" target="_blank"> TLavely@nkhs.net </a> </li> <li> <span> Physically Healthy – Jennifer Grant at  </span> <a href="mailto:jennifergr@nchcvt.org" target="_blank"> jennifergr@nchcvt.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Well-housed – Robert Little at  </span> <a href="mailto:robertl@ruraledge.org" target="_blank"> robertl@ruraledge.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Well-nourished – Heather Lindstrom at  </span> <a href="mailto:Heather.Lindstrom@vermont.gov" target="_blank"> Heather.Lindstrom@vermont.gov </a> </li> <li> <span> Add contact info to the  </span> <a href="https://www.bostonfed.org/workingplaces/communities-challenge/vermont/northeast-kingdom.aspx" target="_blank"> Working Communities Challenge </a> <span>   </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kkypyxJ9Z1jvz5vsPfqL7N3wCKm-T4V2ipuNCd0DVqw/edit" target="_blank"> Neighbor Up North Community Sign Up Sheet </a> <span>  – If you are or know a community member in the Barton/Orleans, Newport or Lyndon area who is interested in participating in a Community Design Process, please put down name and contact info.  Questions? Contact Jennifer Carlo at  </span> <a href="mailto:jennifer@nekcollaborative.org" target="_blank"> jennifer@nekcollaborative.org </a> </li> <li> <span> Host a table at the  </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/JTRCC-Open-House.pdf" target="_blank"> Journey to Recovery Community Center Open House </a> <span>  on August 27 </span> <sup> th </sup> <span>  – Contact Lila Bennett if you’re interested ( </span> <a href="mailto:lbennett@jtr-cc.org" target="_blank"> lbennett@jtr-cc.org </a> <span> ) </span> </li> <li> <span> Host an activity at  </span> <a href="https://greenmountainfarmtoschool.org/programs/the-lunchbox/" target="_blank"> Green Mountain Farm to School’s Lunchbox food truck </a> <span>  Barton and Newport meal services. </span> <span> <span> The meals are served 11am-1pm on Wednesdays in Barton at the Barton Public Library (100 Church Street) and Thursdays in Newport at Gardner Park (155 Gardner Park Road). Contact Meggie Patton ( </span> </span> <a href="mailto:mpatton@gmfts.org" target="_blank"> mpatton@gmfts.org </a> <span> ) to volunteer. </span> </li> <li> <span> Consider an event sponsorship opportunity for the  </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Newport-22-OOTD-Sponsorship-Packet.pdf" target="_blank"> Out of the Darkness Newport Walk for Suicide Awareness and Prevention </a> <span>  - 9/17/2022 at North Country Union High School / Walk Start Time: 10:00 am – contact Terri Lavely for more information ( </span> <a href="mailto:terril.afsp@gmail.com" target="_blank"> terril.afsp@gmail.com </a> <span> ) </span> </li> <li> <span> Continue submitting your Mental Health/Substance Misuse Disorder service/program information </span> <span> <span> for the digital  </span> </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/NEKStrong-Mental-Health.pdf" target="_blank"> NEK Mental Health Community Resource Guide </a> <span> <span>  here:  </span> </span> <a href="http://www.nekstrong.com/mh-form" target="_blank"> www.nekstrong.com/mh-form </a> <span>   Questions? Contact Thor ( </span> <a href="mailto:vista@nekcollaborative.org" target="_blank"> vista@nekcollaborative.org </a> <span> ) at NEK Collaborative. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <h3> <span> Partner Follow-Ups &amp; Announcements </span> </h3> <ul> <li> <span> VT Community Health Equity Partnership’s Narrative Storytelling and its Role in Data Collection Webinar -  </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/VT-NEPHTC-7.19.22-Storytelling-Workshop-Slides.pdf" target="_blank"> Slides </a> <span>  and  </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Storytelling-Resources-July-19-2022-Webinar.pdf" target="_blank"> Resources </a> </li> <li> <span> Collective Impact Forum’s  </span> <a href="https://collectiveimpactforum.org/resource/how-can-we-tell-stories-of-systems-change-that-are-more-reflective-of-the-way-change-happens/" target="_blank"> How Can We Tell Stories of Systems Change that are More Reflective of the Way Change Happens? Webinar </a> <span>  recording and resources </span> </li> <li> <a href="http://www.tomcallanan.com/fifth-monk/" target="_blank"> Story of the Fifth Monk </a> <span>  Article (“story might be useful in thinking about different approaches to having an impact”) – Thanks for sharing, Sig! </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/CRJC-Neighborhood-Association.pdf" target="_blank"> Neighborhood Association Revitalization Announcement </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h80koPQmNOK7Nj535MpDxzmGeY8-ADUX/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=116898454565305155416&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true" target="_blank"> July NEK Prosper! Notes </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jTqZJjbVUtbViXbNotM1_RV5u4z-5BQp/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> July Vibrant ONE Notes </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2022/07/15/1111316589/988-suicide-hotline-number" target="_blank"> Information about 988 </a> <span>  Lifeline and  </span> <a href="https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2022-07-18/what-the-new-988-lifeline-means-for-mental-health-care-in-vermont" target="_blank"> VPR interview </a> <span>  featuring NKHS’ Josh Burke </span> </li> <li> <span> CCV Student Support through Community Partnerships Convening  </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Life-Gap-Convening.pdf" target="_blank"> Slides </a> <span>  and  </span> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Notes-from-CCV-Student-Support-through-Community-Partnerships.pdf" target="_blank"> Notes </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/HEAT-Squad-VLITE-Flyer-July-2022.pdf" target="_blank"> HEAT Squad Home Energy Audit Offer </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://nofavt.org/cropcash" target="_blank"> NOFA VT Cash Crop TRIPLE Your 3SquaresVT Benefits Announcement </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Newsletter-July-2022-CRJC.pdf" target="_blank"> Community Restorative Justice Center Newsletter </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Aug-Newsletter.pdf" target="_blank"> ý Recovery Center Newsletter </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://nekprosper.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPC-Quarterly-Newsletter-Summer-2022.pdf" target="_blank"> Northeast Prevention Coalition Newsletter </a> </li> </ul> </div> News, Events and Opportunities from our Northern Counties Health Care, Inc. friend, Kari White, Director of Community Health Equity. August 2022,Community thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting August 22, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-08-12T16:41:56Z 2022-08-12T16:41:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 22, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S_GMMhTz8leYSyF6alZsAlTg3IsRvk9Tg7p8asa4nEw/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Welcome Back Letter From the Principal Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-08-11T19:47:16Z 2022-08-11T19:47:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Welcome Back - Letter From the Principal </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 11, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Dear Sutton School Families, </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On behalf of the entire staff I would like to welcome our new and returning students and families to the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Our skilled and devoted staff has been preparing the school for your child(ren) and are excited for their arrival on the first day of school, Monday, August 29th, 2022. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> I am excited to begin my fourth year at Sutton School and look forward to continuing to partner with you to provide your child(ren) with a rigorous, engaging, and high-quality school experience. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> I would like to introduce a few additions to our staff this year. We are delighted to welcome Jessica Williams, as our kindergarten teacher, Mary Keane, as our middle school math and science teacher, Valerie Lemieux, as our school nurse, and Jacqueline Colby, as an intensive instructional assistant. These new faces come with many years of work experience that will contribute to our school community, helping to make it a successful year. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> When the school year is underway you will be receiving regular newsletters, notices, and updates from the school. Please be sure to check your email, child(ren)’s backpacks, and the Sutton School’s Facebook page so you can stay current with upcoming events and the high-level learning taking place in our community. While newsletters and social media are great ways to communicate, please know that I welcome any opportunity to meet with you in person. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> I look forward to another wonderful school year! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Warm regards, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Rachel Robillard </span> <span> <br/> Principal </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> BUS SURVEY: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Sutton School currently has one bus available to transport students before and after school. Please complete  </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr1x51bEXSUweH98Gl3PsZPXb3wRhWA-75R4HRTW30cMuW1g/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank"> this survey </a> <span>  by August 16th so we know how students will be transported to and from school, and can make a bus route based on this information. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> August 25th Open House (5:30pm-6:30pm) </span> </li> <li> <span> August 29th First Day of School (K-8) </span> </li> <li> <span> September 2nd No School- Professional Learning </span> </li> <li> <span> September 5th No School- Labor Day </span> </li> <li> <span> September 23rd Early Release (12:10pm dismissal)- Professional Learning </span> </li> <li> <span> September 24th Burke Fall Foliage Festival (10am Parade)- Join the Sutton Float! </span> </li> <li> <span> October 12th Picture Day </span> </li> <li> <span> October 13th Fall Catamount Night (5:15pm-7:00pm) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> First Day of School: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> Monday, August 29th, 2022 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h4> <h4> <span> School Hours: </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> 8:00am-2:50pm </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> <span> First Day of School: </span> </span> </h4> <h4> <span> Monday, August 29th, 2022 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h4> <h4> <span> <span> School Hours: </span> </span> </h4> <h4> <span> 8:00am-2:50pm </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> The Abbey Group Food Service caters meals at Sutton School. Breakfast and lunch are available daily. </span> </li> <li> <span> The breakfast program will be available from 7:45am to 7:59am in the multipurpose room. </span> </li> <li> <span> Breakfast and lunch are free to all students K-8. </span> </li> <li> <span> Breakfast and lunch menus are available online,  </span> <a href="https://abbeygroup.net/" target="_blank"> https://abbeygroup.net </a> </li> <li> <span> All students will have the opportunity to eat a snack during the day. Students are encouraged to bring a healthy snack to school. Candy will only be allowed to be consumed during school for medical reasons and special events. </span> </li> <li> <span> Students may bring water, milk, or juice with them to have during a snack and/or meal. Students may only drink water during the school day (unless they have a documented medical need and note from a doctor). </span> </li> <li> <span> Students are not permitted to have soda, coffee, and energy drinks at school. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Arrival: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> All students can ride the bus each morning or be dropped off at school. All drop-offs (prior to 8:00am) will occur in the back parking lot. The earliest a student may be dropped off at school is 7:45am. </span> </li> <li> <span> Buses arrive at school around 7:45am.  </span> <span> The bus route will be sent through school messenger and will be posted online (school’s facebook page and website). </span> </li> <li> <span> Classroom instruction will start promptly at 8:00am,  </span> <span> students arriving after 7:59am must be dropped off in the front of the building and checked in at the office.  </span> <span> Students who are not in their classrooms by 8:00am will be marked tardy. </span> </li> <li> <span> We ask for patience, especially in the first few weeks of school as everyone gets used to new routines. The flow of traffic may take longer in the beginning. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Dismissal: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Students riding the bus will be dismissed at 2:50pm from their classrooms and will board the bus in the back parking lot. </span> </li> <li> <span> Students who are being pickup will be dismissed at 2:53pm and will be dismissed to the back parking lot. </span> </li> <li> <span> Walkers/Riders will be dismissed after the buses have departed. </span> </li> <li> <span> Student supervision will be provided until 3:00pm </span> <span> . Students who have not been picked up by 3:00pm will be placed in the afterschool program if paperwork has been completed. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Traffic pattern, student drop-off, student pick-up, and visitor parking: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Student drop-off in the morning will occur from 7:45am-7:59am in the back parking lot for all students. </span> </li> <li> <span> All students will enter the building through the back door of the school and will go to the multi-purpose room to either have breakfast or engage in a quiet activity until they are picked up by their teacher at 7:59am. </span> </li> <li> <span> Student pick-up in the afternoon will occur in the rear parking lot from  </span> <span> 2:53pm-3:00pm </span> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> If you are picking up your child before the regularly scheduled dismissal time you will need to sign your child out in the front office. </span> </li> <li> <span> Visitors may park in either the back parking lot or the front parking lot. </span> </li> <li> <span> All visitors must enter the school through the front entrance and sign in </span> <span> . </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Electronics: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Cell phones and smart watches are not allowed to be used by students at school (this includes the time students are on the school bus). </span> </li> <li> <span> If students bring in their electronic devices they need to be off and in the students’ locker/cubby. </span> </li> <li> <span> If a student is carrying their cell phone or smartwatch on them or has it out- it will be brought to the office by staff, a parent and guardian will need to pick it up from school, and disciplinary action may be taken. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Afterschool Program (KEAP) &amp; Athletics: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> The Afterschool program (KEAP) and Athletic program will be offering in-person programming starting the first day of school. Students need to be registered to participate in these programs. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Backpacks: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <span> Students will need a backpack to carry their belongings. </span> </li> <li> <span> It is important that students stay hydrated throughout the day- please pack a reusable water bottle (labeled with your child’s name) for your child each day. </span> </li> <li> <span> Make sure your child is wearing appropriate clothing and footwear so they are able to participate in the physical and outdoor learning that is planned. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> On behalf of the entire staff I would like to welcome our new and returning students and families to the upcoming 2022-2023 school year. Our skilled and devoted staff has been preparing the school for your child(ren) and are excited for their arrival on the first day of school, Monday, August 29th, 2022. August 2022,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting August 15, 2022 2022-08-10T19:36:12Z 2022-08-10T19:36:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 15, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ESZAIzMu_JyHzD-MvSHJtrWQbM5V1cikwZKcOVso_NI/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting August 16, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-08-09T17:39:40Z 2022-08-09T17:39:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 16, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1znHpyvcdSGycZ6dqJqrYy3_Zp7gYLw3tYrZoCWQ0hxw/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Let's Grow Concord - Community Meeting 2022-08-08T14:07:04Z 2022-08-08T14:07:04Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Let's Grow Concord - Community Meeting </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 8, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Good morning Concord community members, </span> </h5> <p> <span> We're looking forward to seeing you on Monday, August 8th for Step 2 in the Let’s Grow Concord process. We'll be meeting at the Concord School (173 School St) from 6:30-9PM to review the action ideas shared in forums and surveys last month, and then vote on the top priorities for action. There will be pizza and snacks available. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We reviewed all the notes from the July forums, the survey input, and a forum with Concord youth and compiled everything we heard into a list of concrete action ideas for your review Monday night. You can find that list </span> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/px6zg1v23dun3p9/Concord%20Ideas.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">  here </a> <span> .  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Additionally, the  </span> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/l4gwxg1lru01aje/ConcordCVNotesCompiled.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank"> notes from our first meeting </a> <span>  are now available on the Let’s Grow Concord website. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Everyone in Concord is encouraged to attend, even if you weren't able to come to the July meeting. Invite your neighbors and friends to weigh in on Concord community priorities- everyone is welcome! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Here’s the link to the  </span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1456747458102702/1456747461436035/" target="_blank"> Facebook event page </a> <span> <span> , and the </span> </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/Concord_Step2.CMFlyer.pdf" target="_blank"> meeting flyer </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <h5> <span> Let’s Grow Concord </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Community Meeting Agenda </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Monday August 8th , 2022 </span> </h5> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> 1. Welcome and Introductions 6:30 </span> </p> <p> <span> Cynthia Stuart, Let’s Grow Concord Chair </span> </p> <p> <span> Bill Humphrey, Concord Selectboard Chair </span> </p> <p> <span> Brian Lowe, VCRD </span> </p> <p> <span> Jenna Koloski, VCRD </span> </p> <p> <span> 2. Overview: Where We’ve Been and Where We’re Going 6:35 </span> </p> <p> <span> A look back at July community forums and other inputs </span> </p> <p> <span> Review agenda </span> </p> <p> <span> What’s next – Resource Meeting September 14th </span> </p> <p> <span> 3. Brainstorming Points of Vision for the Future of Concord 6:50 </span> </p> <p> <span> 4. Review of Action Ideas Sheets 7:15 </span> </p> <p> <span> Community readers </span> </p> <p> <span> Mistakes/corrections? </span> </p> <p> <span> Did we miss any major other action idea(s)? </span> </p> <p> <span> 5. Round One Voting for Top 8 Action Ideas 7:35 </span> </p> <p> <span> Vote: Adjourn for counting, then reconvene. </span> </p> <p> <span> 6. Championing Priorities 7:50 </span> </p> <p> <span> Review each of the potential priorities: </span> </p> <p> <span> Is the issue actionable? Can it be successfully addressed? </span> </p> <p> <span> Is it already being addressed? </span> </p> <p> <span> Is it within the power of the community? </span> </p> <p> <span> Which idea is most important, most doable, and most impactful? </span> </p> <p> <span> 7. Round Two Voting: Prioritization – Top 2 Issues for Action 8:40 </span> </p> <p> <span> Vote: Adjourn for counting, then reconvene </span> </p> <p> <span> 8. Closing Remarks 8:55 </span> </p> <p> <span> Jenna Koloski </span> </p> <p> <span> Cynthia Stuart </span> </p> <p> <span> 9. Adjourn and Task Force Sign Up 9:00 </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We're so excited to see you all there! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> We're looking forward to seeing you on Monday, August 8th for Step 2 in the Let’s Grow Concord process. We'll be meeting at the Concord School (173 School St) from 6:30-9PM to review the action ideas shared in forums and surveys last month, and then vote on the top priorities for action. There will be pizza and snacks available. District News,Concord School,August 2022,Community thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting August 9, 2022 2022-08-04T15:59:55Z 2022-08-04T15:59:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 9, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Fn8nDDNcFQShL6YVgqqbsCWWn-b16kxF7YqJdYBN_PU/edit?pli=1" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image SPECIAL KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting August 8, 2022 2022-08-03T20:22:32Z 2022-08-03T20:22:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for </span> </span> <span> SPECIAL </span> <span> <span> KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> August 8, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1quPmTgHyEcmJBQvtZ5_PHyoexujxz6KjZ9jvc2uYv24/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Fall Athletics Opening Practice Schedule 2022-08-03T14:30:19Z 2022-08-03T14:30:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Fall Athletics Opening Practice Schedule </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 8, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Fall Practices for Grades 7+8 Soccer will begin </span> </span> <span> Monday, August 22nd </span> <span> .  All remaining practices will begin after the opening day of school. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you have not signed up yet, please do so at your earliest opportunity. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> Opening practices: </span> </h3> <p> <span> Note: There will be optional pick up play offered at the Concord Field for soccer players in grades 7+8, Mon-Thurs. Aug. 15-18 at 4:30. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> At Concord Field (ý East - South) </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Monday, August 22nd: </span> </span> <span> 7+8 Girls at 4:00, 7+8 Boys at 5:30 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> At Lyndon Town School (ý East - North) </span> </h5> <p> <span> Monday, August 22nd: </span> <span> <span> 7+8 Girls at 4:30, 7+8 Boys at 5:00 </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Soccer for Grades 5+6 and 3+4 </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Soccer practices will begin </span> </span> <span> Tuesday, August 30th </span> <span> <span> . </span> </span> <span> Times TBA. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Soccer for PK - 2nd Grade <br/> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Skills Sessions for PK-Grade 2 will begin </span> </span> <span> Saturday, September 10th </span> <span> <span> and once again be on Saturday mornings from 9-10am in Concord and Lyndon. We hope to organize one day during the week to offer an additional session for grades 1+2. </span> </span> <span> TBA </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Cross Country Running </span> </h5> <p> <span> Again I await more information from incoming sign ups to determine where XC groups will train. Last year we had groups at Burke, Lunenburg, Lyndon and Miller's Run. These practices will begin Tuesday, Aug. 30. Times TBA, but likely at 3:30. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h3> <span> To do list: </span> </h3> <ol> <li> <span> <span> Please </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvvLyQrk7d0YRZFxbaoYpJn6qV7Ab-1Zwv8Z78_dcrPztfaw/viewform" target="_blank"> sign up </a> <span> <span> at your earliest convenience if you haven't already done so. Go to the Athletics page on the KESD website. <br/> </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> While on the Athletics page, go to </span> </span> <span> " </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rQnE8wWCnd53FxZLaLY2wbbZyLIUQFHer_zH6AxxnnY/edit" target="_blank"> Quick Links - Parent Information. </a> <span> <span> " </span> </span> <span> <span> Download the KESD Forms; specifically the </span> </span> <span> KESD Wellness Exam Clearance Form </span> <span> <span> and the </span> </span> <span> Registration/Proof of Insurance Form </span> <span> . These need to be completed for participation. Students must have completed a successful physical every two years. <br/> </span> </li> <li> <span> Be on the watch for updated times and announcements as enrollment becomes clearer. Watch for Parent Meetings that will be arranged for each program. <br/> </span> </li> <li> <span> If you have any questions, please contact me at  </span> <a href="mailto:dmcginn@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> dmcginn@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> . </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Enjoy these final weeks of summer. I look forward to seeing our athletes back on the fields and trails soon! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Fall 2022 soccer and cross country practice and sign up information for the upcoming school year. District News,Newark School,Athletics,Concord School,August 2022,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting July 25, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-07-20T19:09:50Z 2022-07-20T19:09:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> July 25, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QoLr5oF2UR2USY-lqlCMA3-LmMiZRAYEJUrgPol4Al0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting July 19, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-07-13T16:22:13Z 2022-07-13T16:22:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> July 19, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zZW6X0XbnALrhsBr8eEStLpduJ2Xp83TgEmkWSojVu0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting July 18, 2022 2022-07-13T16:20:52Z 2022-07-13T16:20:52Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> July 18, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oxsXogHmV5kMz2-6dud-Pnf-4JE1RjpJdzeCQLx5ss0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting July 13, 2022 2022-07-06T16:04:14Z 2022-07-06T16:04:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> July 13, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B0tWg6oLtSPFxOgmq9xXVuE0G-E-EEy0cX9G3VP2OHI/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting July 12, 2022 2022-07-06T16:03:11Z 2022-07-06T16:03:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> July 12, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oo6Js-iOHLCeuJ1rhom9RFOqBJ3ZKSEI-NXtd7oUTtw/edit?pli=1" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Share Your Ideas for the Future of Concord 2022-07-01T14:55:02Z 2022-07-01T14:55:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> You’re Invited! July 14th </span> </h5> <h2> <span> Share Your Ideas for the Future of Concord <br/> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> July 1, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Do you have ideas for the future of the community - about recreation in town, housing, land-use, ways to get together, infrastructure, and more? Come together for a community event  to discuss opportunities, challenges, and ideas for the future of Concord! Join us for a community BBQ with live music, forums for discussion, and connection with neighbors. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Let’s Grow Concord </span> </span> <span> is a 3-month process to engage everyone in town in brainstorming ideas and identifying important priorities for the future. The Vermont Council on Rural Development, a neutral facilitator invited to the community by the Concord Selectboard, will facilitate the process to hear your ideas then help connect to resources and technical assistance that can help move them forward. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> Attend the sessions most important to you, and join us for a FREE Community Dinner. <br/>   </span> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Forum Locations and Topics: </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Concord Community Church, </span> </span> <span> 481 West Main Street </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> 4:30-6:00pm - </span> </span> <span> Education &amp; Families </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 7:00-8:30pm - </span> </span> <span> Community Connectivity </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <span> Concord Town Hall, </span> </span> <span> 456 Main Street </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 4:30-6:00pm - </span> </span> <span> Economic Development: Infrastructure, Housing, Preservation </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 7:00-8:30pm - </span> </span> <span> Recreation &amp; Land Use </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> FREE BBQ Dinner with Live Music under the tent at the Concord Community Church, </span> </span> <span> 481 West Main Street </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> <span> Can’t join in person? </span> </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> At 7:00pm there will be a separate, online Zoom forum to discuss the future of Concord.  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> All are welcome! </span> </li> <li> <span> Childcare provided </span> <span> <span> at the Concord Library during the 4:30-6:00pm forums. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Masks will be optional but encouraged for this event. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span>   </span> <span> <br/> </span> <span> <span> Visit the </span> </span> <a href="https://sites.google.com/vtrural.org/concordvt/home?authuser=0" target="_blank"> Let’s Grow Concord website </a> <span> <span> to learn more or contact Jenna at the Vermont Council on Rural Development at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:jenna@vtrural.org" target="_blank"> jenna@vtrural.org </a> <span> <span> or at 223-6091. </span> </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Do you have ideas for the future of the community - about recreation in town, housing, land-use, ways to get together, infrastructure, and more? Come together for a community event on July 14, 2022 to discuss opportunities, challenges, and ideas for the future of Concord! Join us for a community BBQ with live music, forums for discussion, and connection with neighbors. District News,July 2022,Concord School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting June 27, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-06-22T12:44:19Z 2022-06-22T12:44:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 27, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LhoSNmUMC6AcbBKsZ6x_fYZx5jFrd4H1dEUuaMTmUqk/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting June 21, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-06-15T20:19:32Z 2022-06-15T20:19:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 21, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PpBZokrDZuK-xkrH7CrsWNdyG2hvBY2rQxcxosx9et0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Communication and Policy and Meeting June 16, 2022-Cancelled 2022-06-15T19:44:51Z 2022-06-15T19:44:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Communication and  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> Cancelled </span> <span> -June 16, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/business+cancelled.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e4lql2NnHCRv4BMdKst9gU_uttFv1jhv-0QSRt0YGB4/edit"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting June 20, 2022 2022-06-15T18:46:57Z 2022-06-15T18:46:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 20, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1naEdiJxk9EV19YNy0KrbzOnc3Q_Y31QnzAhiANmyI5o/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Communication and Policy and Meeting June 16, 2022 2022-06-10T18:29:57Z 2022-06-10T18:29:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Communication and  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> Cancelled </span> <span> -June 16, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/business+cancelled.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e4lql2NnHCRv4BMdKst9gU_uttFv1jhv-0QSRt0YGB4/edit"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting June 14, 2022 2022-06-09T17:55:26Z 2022-06-09T17:55:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 14, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GPNT7N2JP4E22pOzCHXmAAbkIObAJYjhT_UwSAjm-rE/edit?pli=1" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting June 14, 2022 2022-06-07T15:06:19Z 2022-06-07T15:06:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 14, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h58n1IT2GZCcfDr6KdEvEPjalamwSQNVrEP1zdErjfY/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image LTS 8th Grade Ball Players Moving on UP! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-06-07T13:16:39Z 2022-06-07T13:16:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Our LTS 8th Grade Baseball Players! </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We'll Miss you all!  Congratulations on a great season! </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting June 8, 2022 2022-06-03T14:59:01Z 2022-06-03T14:59:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 8, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14XWlnVT8Ouf9cGCKx3rBXO2_9XyKTeqGjcF6TDzxTwE/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Track and Field June 1 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-06-02T11:59:29Z 2022-06-02T11:59:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> ý East Track and Field June 1 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+track.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Track + Field team completed it’s season yesterday at North Country in a seven team meet. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The Girls Team finished 3rd, and the Boys Team 5th. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Each team continued to shine in the running events. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Top 3 performances and top finishes in the field events were turned in by… </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Boys: </span> </p> <p> <span> Alex Lynaugh - 3rd 400 meters </span> </p> <p> <span> Russell Desjardins - 3rd 800 and 1500 meters, 10th Long Jump </span> </p> <p> <span> 4 x 400 Team (Alex, Russell, Jonah Higgins and Linden van der Linde) 1st </span> </p> <p> <span> Conall Kennedy - 9th Shot Put </span> </p> <p> <span> Cody Cass - 11th Discus </span> </p> <p> <span> Connor Tanner - 4th High Jump </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Girls: </span> </p> <p> <span> Isabelle Butler - 1st 100 and 200 meters </span> </p> <p> <span> Elise D’Ambra - 3rd 200 meters and 8th Long Jump </span> </p> <p> <span> Stella van der Linde - 1st 800 and 1500 meters </span> </p> <p> <span> Samantha Hansel - 2nd 1500 meters </span> </p> <p> <span> 4 x 400 Team (Elise, Samantha, Mayan Hickman, and Harper Allen) 1st </span> </p> <p> <span> Ava Rapkowicz - 10th Discus </span> </p> <p> <span> Lydia Bentley - 4th High Jump </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> In their inaugural season the team performed brilliantly. We thank their coaches Jennifer Noyes, Alison Kennedy, and Kylie Harris for beginning a great new program in KESD Athletics. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We already look forward to next Spring and hope to double the teams size. Great job! <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Lyndon LIVE: Walk to School Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-27T14:54:30Z 2022-05-27T14:54:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon Live: Walk to School on May 27 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Live+posting.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Amy Gale will be talking with the  President of the LTS Parent-Teachers Group, Kelly Mulligan who will be sharing about some of the activities the group sponsors.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Currently they are in the midst of the annual spring Book Fair, set up in the LTS main lobby.... </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NdKbOkXD-K_yCiv268BEJLFgYeRyev3F/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Listen </a> <span> <span> to the broadcast. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Lyndon Live,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD South Softball at Blue Mountain Union on May 25 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-26T17:35:29Z 2022-05-26T17:35:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South Softball at Blue Mountain Union </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+softball+1.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD South girls played Haverhill on Tuesday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Mya Barney got the start at pitcher facing 21 batters, with 3 K's and 5 walks. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ashtyn Chadburn scored the KESD girls only run on an RBI from Aliah Hale. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> KESD got hits from Hale, Barney, and Chadburn. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Olivia Chase had a great game at catcher. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Tanner Kittridge came on to pitch an inning in relief recording 3 straight Ks. Chadburn also threw an inning in relief for her first appearance in the circle. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Aliah Hale and Mya Barney were a force on the left side recording multiple outs at 3rd base to get the lead runners. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Great job to all the ladies!!!-- </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD North 8th Grade Baseball vs St. Johnsbury Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-26T17:28:38Z 2022-05-26T17:28:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD North 8th grade baseball vs St. Johnsbury May 23 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+skills-b2c04936.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 8th Grade baseball team continued it's roll winning a well played game v. STJ 5-2 at NVU on Monday. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Chase Sanville started the game and went four innings, and Cannon Fillion finished the game on the mound. The pair combined to strike out 16 STJ hitters. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> After spotting STJ to a 1-0 lead in the first, the boys scored 3 in the bottom of the 4th inning and sealed the game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The STJ pitching limited the North team in hits, but the team put the ball in play, and forced a number of STJ miscues with aggressive baserunning. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> <span>  </span> The team plays Friday v. Oxbow at the NVU field. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image May 23 North 7th vs South 7/8th Grade Baseball Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-26T17:23:45Z 2022-05-26T17:23:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD North vs South May 23 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+ball+and+bat-3e10ab83.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, two of KESD's three baseball teams faced off in a great early season game with the South team taking a 7-2 victory. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> In a well pitched game, Carson Finn, Decklan Kendall, Ripley Boydon, and Connor Decker combined pitching duties to hold the 7th Grade North team at bay. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The North team sent Parker Thompson, Connor Hale and Josh Gaskin to the mound, all three doing a great job for their first game throwing from the 60' distance. Connor led the team with two hits including a double. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD North - Softball vs St. Johnsbury Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-26T15:10:32Z 2022-05-26T15:10:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD North Softball vs St. Johnsbury May 23 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+softball+2.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Ryleigh Lefebvre and Jenna Royer combined to strike out 12 while giving up only three hits as the ý East North Softball Team defeated St. Johnsbury 15-3 to close out their season. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Jenna, Ryleigh, Jilly Dwyer, Gabbi Young and Sydney Gilman got the team going with hits in the bottom of the first putting KESD up 3-1 early and never looked back. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Over the next four innings, the hits continued from players up and down the lineup as the team cruised to victory. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The team ended the season with a 5-1 record, their only defeat being a one run loss to North Country earlier in the season. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Congrats to all of the girls for their hard work and how they improved throughout the season, individually and as a team. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD North 8th Grade Baseball at North Country Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-26T14:55:37Z 2022-05-26T14:55:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> May 19 KESD North 8th grade baseball at North Country </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+open+field-850200ed.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The final score for Thursday night's game against North Country was 7-4, in six innings, on a rainy evening. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Jackson Dwyer threw three shutout innings to start the game. He was followed by Logan Wheeler and Beckett Bailey. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Cannon Fillion was called in to pitch with one out in the bottom of the 6th. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> With the tying run at the plate, Fillion sat down North Country in order to secure the save. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Lyndon played great all around team defense throughout the contest. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Wheeler led the offense with two hits, and he scored twice. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Adrian Mitchel, Karter Morey, Beckett, and Isaac Lefebvre each had one hit. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The team plays next on Monday in a rematch with STJ at the NVU field. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image ý East SPECIAL Board Meeting June 1, 2022 2022-05-26T14:11:31Z 2022-05-26T14:11:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD </span> </span> <span> SPECIAL </span> <span> <span> Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> June 1, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZ-uGD4ohba5KFag134NTPQacrkZS63_bf5F1LYVCO4/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD North - Softball at North Country Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-26T14:07:26Z 2022-05-26T14:07:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD North Softball at North Country May 19 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+catching-0780031c.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On Thursday night, the KESD North 7/8 softball team jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first and never looked back, defeating North Country 14-5. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ryleigh Lefebvre pitched four strong innings, only allowing three hits while striking out six, to pick up the win. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> On offense, Jill Dwyer led the way with three hits while Jenna Royer and Olivia Smith added two each. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The win puts the squad at 4-1 on the season. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD North 7th grade Baseball @ Rivendell Academy Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-26T13:57:00Z 2022-05-26T13:57:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD North 7th grade Baseball @ Rivendell Academy May 18 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+baseball+2.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 7th Grade Baseball team picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Craftsbury 15-5. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Tied at 2-2 after the first inning, the team took a lead in the 2nd inning 6-4, and continued building on that lead scoring in every inning. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The offense was led by Josh Gaskin 3 hits/3 runs, Connor Hale 3 hits/2 runs, Ryan Whittemore 2 hits including a double, and Cannon Fillon 2 walks, a double and 3 runs scored. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Brent Wells, Josh Gaskin, and Connor Hale combined for the win on the mound. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The team returns to play this Friday when they host Rivendell Academy. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD South Baseball vs Haverhill May 17 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-25T17:53:33Z 2022-05-25T17:53:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South Baseball Game @ Haverhill May 17 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+open+field-850200ed.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 8th grade baseball team spotted STJ two runs in the first inning, as the host plated their first two batters in the game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> But Beckett Bailey, Jackson Dwyer, and Chase Sanville combined to shut out STJ the rest of the way. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> In the 4th inning, singles by Adrian Mitchell, Sanville, Karter Morey, and Dwyer, and aggressive baserunning produced four runs. Morey's double, followed by a second single by Dwyer in the seventh inning provided insurance, and completed the scoring for a 5-2 victory. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD South Softball vs. Haverhill May 17 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-25T17:45:37Z 2022-05-25T17:45:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South Softball vs Haverhill May 17 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+ball+and+bat-3e10ab83.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The KESD - South Softball team had a great first game on Thursday, when they hosted Oxbow. Battery mates, Makayla Savage and Mya Barney, tried to keep the big bats of Oxbow off balance. Savage threw the complete game with 4 K's and 4 walks, while Barney had a nice pick off throw to 1st. Mackenzie Hayden, Hannah Albright and Savage all had hits for the KESD girls. ý East got solid contact from Baylie Smith, Mya Barney, and Aliah Hale as well! Oxbow used their big bats to out power ý East. The ladies did a fantastic job and look to improve even more in the next game! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image ý East Track and Field May 12 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-25T17:26:35Z 2022-05-25T17:26:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> ý East Track and Field Hosted First Meet May 12 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+track.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD Track + Field team hosted its first ever meet yesterday at Lyndon Institute. It was a hot afternoon, and the team responded with an equally hot performance with the girls finishing second, and the boys third. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Girls: (team sweeps individual running events!) </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Isabelle Butler - 1st 100 meters and 200 m </span> </p> <p> <span> Elise D'Ambra - 1st 400 m and 3rd Long Jump </span> </p> <p> <span> Stella van der Linde - 1st 800 m </span> </p> <p> <span> Ava Rapkowicz - 3rd 800 m </span> </p> <p> <span> Samantha Hensel - 1st 1500 m </span> </p> <p> <span> 4 x 100 m relay team (Harper Allen, Isabelle, Stella and Lyda Bentley) 2nd </span> </p> <p> <span> 4 x 400 m relay team (Samantha, Lyda, Stella, and Emilia Brothers) 1st </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyda Bentley - 3rd in the High Jump </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Boys: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Alex Lynaugh - 1st 400 m and 3rd 800m </span> </p> <p> <span> Linden van der Linde - 1st 1500m and 2nd High Jump </span> </p> <p> <span> Jonah Huggins - 3rd 1500 m </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Congratulations to both teams on an outstanding performance in just their second meet! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Thank you to Coach Jack Harris, his staff, and the Viking Track team for administering this meet. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Your support is greatly appreciated! <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD North - Softball @ Haverhill May 11 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-25T17:09:22Z 2022-05-25T17:09:22Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD North Softball @ Haverhill May 11 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+softball+2.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD - North Softball team put on a show in the last inning of Friday night's game to rally from seven runs down, beating Danville 18-11. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> In the game, Kyra Dwyer and Jill Dwyer paced the team by each scoring three runs, and Ryleigh Lefebvre added a long shot that cleared the fence by 10 feet, her first homerun. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> It was, however, a team effort as many of the players contributed with timely hits and solid defensive plays. Jenna Royer pitched four strong innings to pick up the victory </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD North - Softball vs North Country Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-24T17:30:20Z 2022-05-24T17:30:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD North Softball vs North Country </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+spring+field.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East North Softball team fought North Country in a back and forth exciting game on Tuesday night that they eventually lost 8 to 7 on a walkoff single in the bottom of the 7th inning. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Jenna Royer turned in another strong pitching performance by striking out 12 batters in 6 2/3 innings. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> ý East took a 7 to 5 lead in the 5th inning thanks to timely hits by Sydney Gilman and Emilee Bunnell only to have North Country tie it up in the bottom half of that inning. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> After neither team scored in the 6th, North Country ended the game with a 2 out single to right with two outs in the 7th. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD North 7th grade Baseball vs Craftsbury Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-24T17:22:44Z 2022-05-24T17:22:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD North 7th grade Baseball vs. Craftsbury </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+baseball+2.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 7th Grade Baseball team picked up its first win of the season on Tuesday, defeating Craftsbury 15-5. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Tied at 2-2 after the first inning, the team took a lead in the 2nd inning 6-4, and continued building on that lead scoring in every inning. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The offense was led by Josh Gaskin 3 hits/3 runs, Connor Hale 3 hits/2 runs, Ryan Whittemore 2 hits including a double, and Cannon Fillon 2 walks, a double and 3 runs scored. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Brent Wells, Josh Gaskin, and Connor Hale combined for the win on the mound. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The team returns to play this Friday when they host Rivendell Academy. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD South Baseball vs. North Country May 9 2022 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-24T17:11:02Z 2022-05-24T17:11:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South Baseball vs North Country May 9 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+baseball+1-57919e29.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East - South Baseball team opened their season playing Oxbow yesterday and won 8 - 3. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Carson Finn pitched five innings, fanned 6, and allowed only 1 run, while Declan Kendall closed out the last two innings and fanned 3.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Connor Decker added 4 hits and 2 RBI while Declan Kendall, Carson Biggie, and Jackson Dwyer each added 2 hits.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Their next game is on Monday against St. Johnsbury. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD South Girls Softball vs. North Country Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-24T16:50:30Z 2022-05-24T16:50:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South Girls Softball vs North Country May 9 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+catching-0780031c.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD South girls played a talented North Country team Monday night and had their best all around game of the season. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ashtyn Chadburn had a breakthrough game at the plate, getting a bunt for a hit her first at bat and scoring a run on an RBI single from Aliah Hale. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Mya Barney came on in relief pitching for her first outing of the season and had a dazzling performance, walking only two batters in her three innings of work and keeping the hitters off balance with her drop ball. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ashtyn kept her hot streak going with a hard hit single to left field, and Mya advanced her to 3rd on her single. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Aliah Hale would come through again with a 2 RBI single up the middle. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Tanner Kittridge had a great game behind the plate and reached base in all three of her at bats. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Great job ladies!!!  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image May 7 South vs North 7th Grade Baseball at Lyndon Institute Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-24T15:24:20Z 2022-05-24T15:24:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South vs North 7th Grade Baseball May 7 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+ball+and+bat-3e10ab83.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The KESD - South Softball team had a great first game on Thursday, when they hosted Oxbow. Battery mates, Makayla Savage and Mya Barney, tried to keep the big bats of Oxbow off balance. Savage threw the complete game with 4 K's and 4 walks, while Barney had a nice pick off throw to 1st. Mackenzie Hayden, Hannah Albright and Savage all had hits for the KESD girls. ý East got solid contact from Baylie Smith, Mya Barney, and Aliah Hale as well! Oxbow used their big bats to out power ý East. The ladies did a fantastic job and look to improve even more in the next game! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD South vs. North at Fisher Field Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-24T15:15:34Z 2022-05-24T15:15:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South vs North Softball at Fisher Field </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+open+field-850200ed.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 8th grade baseball team spotted STJ two runs in the first inning, as the host plated their first two batters in the game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> But Beckett Bailey, Jackson Dwyer, and Chase Sanville combined to shut out STJ the rest of the way. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> In the 4th inning, singles by Adrian Mitchell, Sanville, Karter Morey, and Dwyer, and aggressive baserunning produced four runs. Morey's double, followed by a second single by Dwyer in the seventh inning provided insurance, and completed the scoring for a 5-2 victory. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD South Baseball at St. Johnsbury Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-24T15:01:30Z 2022-05-24T15:01:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South Baseball Game @ St. Johnsbury May 6 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+open+field-850200ed.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 8th grade baseball team spotted STJ two runs in the first inning, as the host plated their first two batters in the game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> But Beckett Bailey, Jackson Dwyer, and Chase Sanville combined to shut out STJ the rest of the way. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> In the 4th inning, singles by Adrian Mitchell, Sanville, Karter Morey, and Dwyer, and aggressive baserunning produced four runs. Morey's double, followed by a second single by Dwyer in the seventh inning provided insurance, and completed the scoring for a 5-2 victory. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD South Baseball vs. St. Johnsbury Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-24T14:20:40Z 2022-05-24T14:20:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South Baseball Game vs St. Johnsbury May 2 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+baseballs-e3e732eb.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East - South team continued their season playing St. Johnsbury on Monday. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Connor Decker struck out seven while giving up only four hits.  Declan Kendall added two strikeouts in the losing effort of the rain shortened, six inning game. They look to bounce back on Saturday against Lyndon. <br/>   </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image ý East Track and Field Inaugural Meet Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-23T13:12:57Z 2022-05-23T13:12:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> May 6 ý East Track And Field Opening Meet @ North Country </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Track-and-field-image-2.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KESD Track + Field at North Country </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The inaugural KESD Track + Field team attended their first ever meet at North Country High School on Friday. It was an amazing day, where many firsts were just that, winning performances by KESD athletes. The boys side was led by Linden van der Linde with a victory in the 1500 meter run and 3rd place in the 400 m. Alex Lynaugh took 3rd in the 800 m.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The girls team had an incredible first meet with outstanding results from Isabelle Butler - 1st in the 100 and 200 meter runs, Samantha Hensel - 1st in the 400 m and 2nd in the 200 m, Mayan Hickman 3rd in the 400 m, Stella van der Linde - 1st in the 1500 m, and the KESD relay team of Lyda Bentley, Mayan Hickman, Harper Allen, and Stella van der Linde won the 4 x 400 meter relay. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Although runners are accustomed to running, the following students were top performers in field events they have only had three practices at prior to the meet: Linden van der Linde long jump (8th), boys discus - Cody Cass (6th) and Connall Kennedy (7th), and Ava Rapkowicz threw the discus and finished 7th. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> In the end, the boys finished 4th and the girls third in the five team meet. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The team hosts their only home meet of the season this Thursday at the Lyndon Institute track beginning at 3:45. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD North - Softball @ Danville April 29 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-23T13:00:28Z 2022-05-23T13:00:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD North Softball @ Danville on April 29 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+spring+field.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD - North Softball team put on a show in the last inning of Friday night's game to rally from seven runs down, beating Danville 18-11. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> In the game, Kyra Dwyer and Jill Dwyer paced the team by each scoring three runs, and Ryleigh Lefebvre added a long shot that cleared the fence by 10 feet, her first homerun. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> It was, however, a team effort as many of the players contributed with timely hits and solid defensive plays. Jenna Royer pitched four strong innings to pick up the victory </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image April 28 2022 KESD South Baseball vs. Oxbow Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-23T12:55:57Z 2022-05-23T12:55:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South Baseball Game VS. Oxbow  April 28 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+ball+and+bat-3e10ab83.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The late arrival of snow, and low snow totals this winter, prevented KESD from jump starting nordic skiing around the district. That said, the nordic program that has existed at Burke in years past, battled the conditions, and frequent cancellations due to below freezing temperatures, to serve close to 30 nordic skiers during January, February, and early March. They got their last session in on Tuesday, March 15th, before mud season settled in. Thanks to Head Coaches - Tiaan and Lindley van der Linde, and Asst. Coaches - Melissa Golden, Carol Mason, and Anna Wilson for their commitment and support to these skiers. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Let's hope for a great winter of skiing in 2022-23! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image April 28 2022 South Softball vs. Oxbow Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-23T12:52:28Z 2022-05-23T12:52:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD South Softball First Game VS. Oxbow </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+ball+and+bat-3e10ab83.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The late arrival of snow, and low snow totals this winter, prevented KESD from jump starting nordic skiing around the district. That said, the nordic program that has existed at Burke in years past, battled the conditions, and frequent cancellations due to below freezing temperatures, to serve close to 30 nordic skiers during January, February, and early March. They got their last session in on Tuesday, March 15th, before mud season settled in. Thanks to Head Coaches - Tiaan and Lindley van der Linde, and Asst. Coaches - Melissa Golden, Carol Mason, and Anna Wilson for their commitment and support to these skiers. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Let's hope for a great winter of skiing in 2022-23! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting May 25, 2022 2022-05-18T20:11:40Z 2022-05-18T20:11:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 25, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting May 23, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-05-18T20:06:20Z 2022-05-18T20:06:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 23, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x5XeKzctVbMxZ0upPC2yvBfSf4atbJKvE61qYxYApmE/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting May 16, 2022 2022-05-12T19:58:04Z 2022-05-12T19:58:04Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 16, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1og-4o3T8wmnPgSdcHQKqT9vAiSVSL6x3hVbLOx0ties/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting May 17, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-05-12T14:37:16Z 2022-05-12T14:37:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 17, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tnVXhFd7z4_hWj89oc3Ex0mXfJe4PVjAhbT0T4Wnq2o/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting May 11, 2022-Cancelled 2022-05-11T16:58:13Z 2022-05-11T16:58:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 11, 2022- </span> <span> Cancelled </span> <span> --Rescheduled for May 25th </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/business+cancelled.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Lyndon LIVE: Early Childhood Education importance of Preschool Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-05-10T13:17:39Z 2022-05-10T13:17:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon Live: The importance of Preschool </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Live+posting.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> My guest for this week's Lyndon Live show is Carla Ciardelli, Early Childhood Program Coordinator for ý East SD. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Carla will be talking with us about the importance of preschool experiences and the many opportunities that exist for young children within ý East schools and our partner preschools.  Listen to the broadcast </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sZDhpUBd2ys8SEa6vf8vFUnum9mREKi0/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Lyndon Live,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting May 10, 2022 2022-05-02T18:24:35Z 2022-05-02T18:24:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 10, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vLycGbsLdpTIJ-Aw3ZJQE70OvF_6VbnB4H3H3Jv-MQU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting May 11, 2022 2022-05-02T18:23:38Z 2022-05-02T18:23:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> May 11, 2022- </span> <span> Cancelled </span> <span> --Rescheduled for May 25th </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/business+cancelled.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14d2_lfAiJFIJxTltS-pR0fV3j_mU0jeVV_lxCgaUFwI/edit"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting April 26, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-04-15T18:33:37Z 2022-04-15T18:33:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 26, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fUgMr2LRT-MwRA5iwWMnhZIrBQRXq71o8AUPrpCQI6o/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ALL ATHLETICS CANCELLED APRIL 14, 2022 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-04-14T15:56:40Z 2022-04-14T15:56:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> All Lyndon Area Athletic Practices Cancelled Thursday April 14 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/business+cancelled.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> All scheduled Lyndon Area practices scheduled for Thursday, 4/14 have been canceled. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> For today that includes: </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> 7/8 Softball, 7th Grade Baseball, and 8th Grade Baseball. This DOES NOT impact Softball in Concord. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Practices in the Lyndon Area tomorrow, </span> </span> <span> Friday </span> <span> , 4/15 will now be... </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 3:30-5: </span> </p> <p> <span> 5/6 Final Skills Session </span> </p> <p> <span> 7/8 Softball </span> </p> <p> <span> 8th Grade Baseball </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 4-5:30: </span> </p> <p> <span> Track + Field (at the LI Track) </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 5-6:30: </span> </p> <p> <span> 7th Grade Baseball </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All the BB/SB practices will be outside at the LTS fields. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Note: the practice/event schedules for after the April break are now online. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I hope everyone enjoys a wonderful vacation week! --David McGinn </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics,Critical Notifications thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting April 18, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-04-11T16:46:15Z 2022-04-11T16:46:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 18, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1smPV6FUL3BYdScpSgnSFPmf96OUqHu5kqK66HNekNJs/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting April 13, 2022 2022-04-06T17:45:37Z 2022-04-06T17:45:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 13, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_MaW_TONMrwSn7WHjcrMU5qvNagLjCzeWmuqP-FeJDs/edit"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting April 12, 2022 2022-04-06T17:45:17Z 2022-04-06T17:45:17Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> April 12, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11xAWw8a1UmzlHy2IWMQi3MRcgYeMd-cXTa96QfyP1P8/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Lyndon LIVE: LTS Parent Teachers Group Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-04-05T17:11:23Z 2022-04-05T17:11:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon Live: Parent Teachers Group at Lyndon Town School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Live+posting.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Amy Gale will be talking with the  President of the LTS Parent-Teachers Group, Kelly Mulligan who will be sharing about some of the activities the group sponsors.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Currently they are in the midst of the annual spring Book Fair, set up in the LTS main lobby.... </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NdKbOkXD-K_yCiv268BEJLFgYeRyev3F/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Listen </a> <span> <span> to the broadcast. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Lyndon Live,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Nordic Skiing in Burke! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-24T16:50:30Z 2022-03-24T16:50:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Burke Nordic Skiing </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/image+%283%29.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The late arrival of snow, and low snow totals this winter, prevented KESD from jump starting nordic skiing around the district. That said, the nordic program that has existed at Burke in years past, battled the conditions, and frequent cancellations due to below freezing temperatures, to serve close to 30 nordic skiers during January, February, and early March. They got their last session in on Tuesday, March 15th, before mud season settled in. Thanks to Head Coaches - Tiaan and Lindley van der Linde, and Asst. Coaches - Melissa Golden, Carol Mason, and Anna Wilson for their commitment and support to these skiers. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Let's hope for a great winter of skiing in 2022-23! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Lyndon LIVE: Middle School Science Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-24T13:04:25Z 2022-03-24T13:04:25Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Lyndon Live: Middle School Science </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Live+posting.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span>  Assistant Principal Rhonda King is on Lyndon Live today with Natalie Smith, our 7th grade science teacher, discussing what she is currently working on with her students. 6th Graders are building bridges and 8th graders are studying Comparative Anatomy and Embryology. </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1svqSXG5EyQU1hS4DO2Cca91eM2i2gLzi/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Listen here....... </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> </div> Lyndon Live,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting March 28, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-03-23T17:29:28Z 2022-03-23T17:29:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 28, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rzGgA7d8PLgN_lcrdU3EO5B-Y3iE3TgQJ-MCI2Cfj6o/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Child Find Public Meeting Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-22T14:09:48Z 2022-03-22T14:09:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD Annual Childfind Meeting, Serving children with Disabilities. </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/community+hands-5d7855a0.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Notice to Parents and Other Interested Parties: </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East School District is Seeking to Identify All </span> </p> <p> <span> Children with Disabilities Residing in Burke, Concord, Gilman, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark,  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Sheffield, Sutton, and Wheelock.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please join us for our annual informational meeting online via Zoom or in person at the ý East Central Office 64 Campus Lane, Hilton Dormitory, Lyndon Center VT on </span> </span> <span> Monday, March 28th at 5:30 </span> <span> <span> .  </span> </span> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82226145074?pwd=a2VMc2pmTS9rS0FXMDZhMnM1Wlpqdz09" target="_blank"> Zoom is available for this meeting. </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Under federal and state law, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, KESD has a duty to locate, identify, and evaluate all children with disabilities residing in the above mentioned towns; ages birth through 21, regardless of whether they are currently enrolled in a public school. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Children who are homeless, temporarily residing in any of these towns, and children enrolled in programs of home study and/or private schools are also covered by this effort. Where a child is found to meet statutory criteria, the school district has a duty to provide educational services so that the child may receive a free and appropriate public education. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> If you are aware of a child who may have a disability, you may contact the school district as follows, to make a referral for identification and/or evaluation: </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span>       Call or Email:   Jennifer Taplin, LEA Case Manager </span> </p> <p> <span>                                  (802) 274-6268 </span> </p> <p> <span>                   jtaplin@kingdomeast.org </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Copies of Parental Rights are available upon request by contacting the person identified above. Be assured that all information collected about a child will be stored in locked files and will remain confidential under the protections of the Family Rights to Privacy Act and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Critical Notifications,KESD School Board thumbnail main image In Person Registration LYBS March 25 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-21T15:34:50Z 2022-03-21T15:34:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> In Person Registration At Lyndon Town School </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports-baseball-logo-46935b57.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Lyndon Youth Baseball and Softball will be hosting a one-time in-person registration on Friday March 25 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in the Lyndon Town School Cafeteria! <br/> Must be age 5 by September 1st. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Birth Certificate required if your child is a new player to our league. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> REGISTRATION FOR BASEBALL and SOFTBALL CLOSES ONLINE ON MARCH 27TH AT MIDNIGHT FOR LITTLE LEAGUE AND YOUNGER! <br/> <br/> If you have never signed your child up please go to the "register" buttonon the top right of our website, linked below.  This will allow you to set up an account for each of your players and access sign up information for each offering. </span> <a href="https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/lyndonyouthbaseball?fbclid=IwAR3E7wEspUkClBGQu_3eyAax4AzrPDptvlZWk-OWTsPjMSE53IfjpXGsMp0" target="_blank"> <br/> <br/> Https://clubs.bluesombrero.com/lyndonyouthbaseball <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics thumbnail main image Athletics in our Community Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-18T14:42:52Z 2022-03-18T14:42:52Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> NVU -Lyndon Hornets Softball Clinic March 25 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Softball+clinic.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Great community partners creating opportunities for our young people. </span> </p> <p> <span> Contact Kevin Valentine - kevin.valentine@northernvermont.edu. </span> </p> <p> <span> Go on out and Play! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/recfit1?k_business=143165&amp;k_class_tab=40736&amp;uid=0&amp;id_class_tab=2" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics thumbnail main image Athletics in our Community Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-16T13:35:53Z 2022-03-16T13:35:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> NVU -Lyndon Hornets Baseball Clinic March 26 and 27 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Hornets+baseball+.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <strong> Great community partners creating opportunities for our young people. </strong> </p> <p> <strong> Contact Coach Reece Tanguay - reece.tanguay@northernvermont.edu. </strong> </p> <p> <span> Go on out and Play! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/recfit1?k_business=143165&amp;k_class_tab=40736&amp;uid=0&amp;id_class_tab=2" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting March 21, 2022 2022-03-15T17:31:50Z 2022-03-15T17:31:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 21, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ORDk_fHdVvdvqvQLqWn4q9sIPshOPnOBhAeGKxucdO4/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Simplified COVID Recommendations from the Vermont Dept. of Health Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-14T14:24:43Z 2022-03-14T14:24:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Vermont Department of Health has new recommendations. </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Vermont+Dept+of+health.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13cbnnzJrPl6gLE4-kOWb95-lkl73j4pOAza9jwE6PRU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Please read the new recommendations </a> <span> <span> from the Vermont Department of Health regarding keeping the spread of COVID at a minimum.  Thank you Nurse Soph Hall for passing on this information.  </span> </span> </p> </div> District News,Health Services,Critical Notifications thumbnail main image Athletics in our Community Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-14T14:16:46Z 2022-03-14T14:16:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> St. Johnsbury RecFit offers summer sports camps. </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+STJA+REC.JPG"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> RecFit St J </span> <span>  is a non-profit community health and wellness center featuring a full-service gym in St. Johnsbury, VT. We are an affiliate of St. Johnsbury Academy and the home of the St. Johnsbury Recreation Department offering numerous recreational activities, summer camps, and events for residents of all ages. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/recfit1?k_business=143165&amp;k_class_tab=40736&amp;uid=0&amp;id_class_tab=2" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics thumbnail main image Spring Sign Ups! Come out and play! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-11T15:27:40Z 2022-03-11T15:27:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Come On Out and PLAY! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+Shadow+running-b0dd7176.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> To the Families of ý East Community. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> We are making a second call out to students interested in Spring Sports participation. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD is offering the following programming this Spring: </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> For 7th and 8th Graders: Baseball, Softball, and Track + Field </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> For 5th and 6th Graders: Baseball/Softball Skills (two weeks), Kickball, and Track + Field </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> For 3rd and 4th Graders: Kickball </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Go to the ý East website, click on Athletics. More information on the above programming and other opportunities can be found there. </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://forms.gle/i3rxj3YizNUesjGA9" target="_blank"> COMPLETE THE SURVEY ON THAT SITE TO REGISTER! </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Hope to see you outdoors this Spring! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Any questions, please contact </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Athletic Director, David McGinn. </span> </p> <p> <span> dmcginn@kingdomeast.org </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> District News,Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting March 15, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-03-09T20:08:39Z 2022-03-09T20:08:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 15, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vx2AWMBQinO7VYQSVMa1cm2bDSSZQNb3zfBVs9KTrfE/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Communication and Policy and Meeting March 17, 2022 2022-03-09T15:52:38Z 2022-03-09T15:52:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Communication and  Policy Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 17, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10Fx4aPa4rFb30gbh0RvAGNkfDdOv8u-ScvWlT5DMHbQ/edit"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Vote Tally from March 1st Meeting Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-04T19:13:30Z 2022-03-04T19:13:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> 1256 votes tallied from March 1st 2022 Polls </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/voting+booth.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see the attached official count of ballots from the </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MBEsm0gFDN7RPtgmt3y36nAosQQRvFH1/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> polls on Tuesday. </a> <span> <span>    Thank you to all of our shareholders who made their voices heard. </span> </span> </p> </div> District News,Critical Notifications,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting March 9, 2022 2022-03-04T15:47:16Z 2022-03-04T15:47:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 9, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WCxT00eC68r2NO1CLcjvFcF6usPx5DGJyJRDRGY4zx8/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting March 8, 2022 2022-03-04T15:45:59Z 2022-03-04T15:45:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD  Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 8, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11Hjh_NkWIUyweL77znqQz3kMhwKh6YoGi6qdtPxAZ7k/edit#" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Athletics in our Community Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-03-02T13:12:54Z 2022-03-02T13:12:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lacrosse K- 8th grade offered by St. Johnsbury RecFit </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+STJA+REC.JPG"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> RecFit St J </span> <span>  is a non-profit community health and wellness center featuring a full-service gym in St. Johnsbury, VT. We are an affiliate of St. Johnsbury Academy and the home of the St. Johnsbury Recreation Department offering numerous recreational activities, summer camps, and events for residents of all ages. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Registration for Youth lacrosse is now open for area boys and girls in grades 3-8 at the following link: </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/recfit1?k_business=143165&amp;k_class_tab=40736&amp;uid=0&amp;id_class_tab=2" target="_blank"> Register Here </a> <a href="https://www.wellnessliving.com/rs/event/recfit1?k_business=143165&amp;k_class_tab=40736&amp;uid=0&amp;id_class_tab=2" target="_blank"> <br/> </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Registration for girls grades K-2 will open very soon at the same link. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Practices </span> <span> <span> - Grades 3-8 will begin practice the week of March 21. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>                       Grades K-2 girls will begin the week of April 18.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you need assistance with tuition or the registration process, please email Joe Fox at  </span> <a href="mailto:jfox@stjacademy.org" target="_blank"> jfox@stjacademy.org </a> <span> <span>  or contact RecFit St. J at </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> (802) 751-2305. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics thumbnail main image ZOOM recording of the KESD Annual Meeting February 28, 2022 2022-03-01T00:19:48Z 2022-03-01T00:19:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> ZOOM Recording for the KESD Annual Meeting </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 28, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> If you were unable to join the meeting that was held February 28, 2022, please take advantage of the recorded ZOOM link here.  </span> </span> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/Q7siE41fBDab7npcpHi3buohAz_a7U9vFxcoHekuOc1dy9lRw_6j32hB5cAP0dI-.OMOj3-HWwsG0jGCL" target="_blank"> 2022 KESD Annual Meeting </a> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting March 2, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-02-28T19:57:37Z 2022-02-28T19:57:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> March 2, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/12MOcFvA69ugaUzklLKnqbyEMVIOxG9BeQfj3F-Fk_to/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image SUMMER CAMP RETURNS!!!! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-22T18:44:35Z 2022-02-22T18:44:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Summer Camp Returns!!! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/KESD+Summer+Camp+2022.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> We are so excited to be offering KESD Summer Camp programming again this coming Summer of 2022.  More information to come!!!! </span> </span> </p> </div> Newark School,District News,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Annual Meeting February 28, 2022 2022-02-22T16:30:41Z 2022-02-22T16:30:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Warning/Agenda for KESD Annual Meeting </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 28, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please join the  ý East community at the Annual Meeting....  Location and log in information can be found </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eqRSFP1puErnFjOnC4bXGkrRuv7MGkI2/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> her </a> <span> <span> e.  All are welcome to attend.  </span> </span> <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86487169845?pwd%3DZDhoOVJ3TzZnV2tXMEVPRGdmRzV5dz09&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1646230658795338&amp;usg=AOvVaw25BsLhnVWXf7GA5iEvLJgd" target="_blank"> Join Zoom Meeting </a> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Town Meeting Polling Location Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-21T14:20:29Z 2022-02-21T14:20:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Town Meeting Polling Locations </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Vote.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Vermont town meeting is direct democracy practiced in its purest form. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> It is the key to town government, as voters determine the town business for the coming year. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Voting takes place at your polling place on March 1. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> BURKE  </span> <span>               8:00 AM to 7:00 PM       Burke Community Building </span> </p> <p> <span> CONCORD </span> <span> <span>        10:00 AM to 7:00 PM      Concord Town Hall </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> LUNENBURG      </span> <span> <span> 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM      Lunenburg Town Clerk </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> LYNDON              </span> </span> <span> 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM </span> <span> <span>         </span> </span> <span> Lyndon Municipal Building </span> </p> <p> <span> NEWARK              </span> <span> 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM </span> <span>         </span> <span> Newark Town Clerk </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> SHEFFIELD          </span> </span> <span> 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM      Sheffield Town Clerk </span> </p> <p> <span> SUTTON                </span> <span> 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM       Sutton School </span> </p> <p> <span> WHEELOCK        </span> <span> <span> 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM      Wheelock Town Hall </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please take time to read the Annual Report </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zVJ82H108U8gFg2YKSB2JdrMF0ebvOjP/view" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> and take a look at our </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14rfNvE7bI5q8zsGDpsmLvrV1DNxgpyIs/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> ballot </a> <span> <span> here.    Make your voice heard! </span> </span> </p> </div> District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Registering to Vote in My Town Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-18T16:45:08Z 2022-02-18T16:45:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Register to Vote in your Town! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Register+to+VOTE%21.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Are you registered to vote in your town? Town Clerk's are ready for you!  They have copies of the Annual Report and samples of the ballots. They can answer your questions and get you on the voting checklist.  Go and meet them today! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The Annual Meeting for ý takes place on February 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> NEW Location is ý East Central Office at 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Voting takes place at your polling place on March 1. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please take time to read the Annual Report </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zVJ82H108U8gFg2YKSB2JdrMF0ebvOjP/view" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> and take a look at our </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14rfNvE7bI5q8zsGDpsmLvrV1DNxgpyIs/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> ballot </a> <span> <span> here.    See you at the meeting! </span> </span> </p> </div> District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image What's on the Ballot? Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-17T14:02:18Z 2022-02-17T14:02:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> What is on the ballot for Town Meeting? Town Meeting day March 1, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/voting-booth.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> What decisions are the voters making this Town Meeting day? </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> What does the budget look like for our schools?  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Who is on the ballot for school board members in my town?  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The Annual Meeting for ý takes place on February 28, 2022 at 5:00 PM.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> NEW Location is ý East Central Office at 64 Campus Lane, Lyndon Center.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Voting takes place at your polling place on March 1. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please take time to read the Annual Report </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zVJ82H108U8gFg2YKSB2JdrMF0ebvOjP/view" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> and take a look at our </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14rfNvE7bI5q8zsGDpsmLvrV1DNxgpyIs/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> ballot </a> <span> <span> here.    See you at the meetings! </span> </span> </p> </div> District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Richardson 5th Girls vs. Danville Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-17T12:37:15Z 2022-02-17T12:37:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 16 KESD Richardson 5th Girls vs. Danville </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball1.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East 5th grade girls finished the season strong with a 18-16 win over Danville. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Lucia Tenaglia led the offense with 10 points, Ali Richardson stepped in on short notice to help with four points, while Norah Lavalley and Emily Taylor had two points each. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Brooke Simpson and Lauren Richardson worked hard setting screens to create shots on offense, and were tough on defense causing multiple turnovers.  <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Overall the season was a success, the girls worked hard facing a very difficult schedule and improved their skills significantly after a long layoff due to the pandemic. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Page 8th Boys v. North Country Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-16T17:35:00Z 2022-02-16T17:35:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 15 KESD Page 8th Boys v. North Country  FINAL GAME </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports-hope.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Lyndon defeated North Country in their final game of the season. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Scoring was spread out, but Logan Wheeler led the way with 22 points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Lyndon used the full court press to force many turnovers. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> It was a great team effort to end the season.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD CLW 7/8 Girls v. STJ Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-16T17:31:27Z 2022-02-16T17:31:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 15 KESD CLW 7/8 Girls v. STJ </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+hoops-d82331b7.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The CLW 7/8 grade girls played STJ Tuesday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> A very even, and competitive game saw no lead greater than five points throughout. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The KESD girls led 9-5 after the 1st quarter with Hayden D'Agostino leading the way. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The 2nd quarter saw STJ get rolling offensively with six points from Emily Clark, STJ led the way at halftime 16-14. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The 2nd half saw constant lead changes with defense being the key. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Jayden Bunnell hit a crucial free throw to put KESD up by three. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Emily Clark responded with a 3 pointer to tie the game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Jayden Bunnell fired back, drilling a 3 pointer of her own to put the KESD up by three with 1:18 left on the clock. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Brianna Bunnell sealed the game on a steal and a layup with 18 seconds left. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Madisyn Amadon led the team in rebounds. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> It was a great game by both teams! The KESD ladies came away with a 33-30 victory!  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Richardson 5th Girls at STJ Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-16T17:27:41Z 2022-02-16T17:27:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 14 KESD Richardson 5th Girls at STJ </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball1.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 5th grade girls won their first game of the season against St. Johnsbury 22-8. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Leading the offense were Lucia Tenaglia with 14 points, Norah Lavalley with six, and Alexis McKeon with two. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Jaelyn Glodgett and Piper Lefevre had some great shots that just wouldn’t fall. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The team played great defense with Emily Taylor, Brooke Simpson, Lauren Richardson and Natalie Leonard all grabbing rebounds and steals. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image ý East School District Annual Report Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-16T16:12:49Z 2022-02-16T16:12:49Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Please read the KESD Annual Report! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/logo-icon.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> ý East Annual Report is </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zVJ82H108U8gFg2YKSB2JdrMF0ebvOjP/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> for you to read.   Familiarize yourself with the plans that the schools in your district have enacted.  Look for things you don't understand and get ready to ask questions!  MONDAY FEBRUARY 28 is the informational meeting at KESD Central Office at 5:00 PM.  Can't wait to see you! </span> </span> </p> </div> District News,Critical Notifications,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Budget Presentation February 21, 2022 2022-02-16T15:21:36Z 2022-02-16T15:21:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> Budget Presentation </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 21, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vBrBVdoiqkOThADc30jgfBnc-jOL3Ht56W78xwee5RI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Finance Committee,School Board News,Budget,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Policy and Communications Meeting February 17, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-02-15T17:29:46Z 2022-02-15T17:29:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Policy and Communications Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 17, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NNFqFOmgQO-QdbwS_VQsN8b7aIbjc0-p0YoipxzVnpo/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Cobleigh Public Library Winter Break Activities Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-15T14:22:13Z 2022-02-15T14:22:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Cobleigh Library Winter Activities! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Winter+Break+Activities+at+the+Cobleigh+Public+Library.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Storytime, Art projects, Snow shoeing and Puzzles!  Cobleigh Library is a busy place this winter break!  Check out all that they are </span> </span> <a href="https://cobleighlibrary.org/main/kids-home/" target="_blank"> offering </a> <span> ! </span> </p> </div> District News thumbnail main image Lyndon Page 8th Boys at Oxbow Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-14T17:34:41Z 2022-02-14T17:34:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 12 Lyndon Page 8th Boys at Oxbow <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports-point-guard.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Lyndon started off the game down 9-2. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> They battled back to make it 21-15, at the end of the first half. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> On offense, the ball moved around well against the Olympians zone defense. As a result, there were many scoring opportunities and eight different players contributed in the scoring column. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Logan Wheeler (12 points) and Elliott Marceau (11 points) led the way for the offense. Beckett Bailey (6 points) did a nice job finding the open man.  </span> </p> <p> <span> The final score was 45-33, Lyndon. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD CLW 7/8 Girls v. Blue Mtn. Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-14T17:24:41Z 2022-02-14T17:24:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 11 KESD C/L/W 7/8 Girls v. Blue Mtn. </span> </h3> <p> <br/> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+three+points.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The CLW  7/8 girls played Blue Mountain Union of Friday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The KESD ladies put their defense on full display throughout the entire game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Brianna Bunnell and Madisyn Amadon applied the pressure up front. Hayden D'Agostino led the way with 13 points, Madisyn Amadon had 12 points, while Jayden Bunnell and Mya Barney each pitched in four. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> It was a great team win, with great contributions from everyone on the team! Excellent work ladies!! <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Hever 6th Girls v. Barnet Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-11T14:42:06Z 2022-02-11T14:42:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 10 KESD Hever 6th Girls v. Barnet </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball1.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> KESD 6th grade girls exhibited some of the best defense seen all season in their game against Barnet. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The girls only allowed Barnet four total points, all had in the first quarter. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> KESD put points on the board in each quarter. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Emma Sanville was 3 for 4 scoring in six points, Emmy Smith was 1 for 2 plus a foul shot bringing her total to three points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Josie Royer, Mary Jane Kissinger, Mariah Birch, and Miranda Caron also had two points each. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Mary Jane Kissinger seemed to have springs in her shoes as she rose up and led the team with five big rebounds. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Final winning score for KESD 17-4. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Hever 6th Girls v. Coventry Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-11T14:32:42Z 2022-02-11T14:32:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 8 KESD Hever 6th Girls v. Coventry <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> KESD 6th grade girls came up short when they faced Coventry, but not for lack of effort however. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> A total of 34 shots were taken by Lyndon, but unfortunately only five of those found the net throughout the course of the game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Down by four points in the start of the second half KESD was able to muscle into a lead at the end of three periods . However Coventry quickly tied the game back up in the 4th quarter. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ultimately the buzzer rang with a final score in favor of Coventry 14-10. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Julia Allen, Emmy Smith and Mary Jane Kissinger led the team with rebounds. Layla Sackett (2pts), Emma Sanville (2pts) and Emmy Smith (6pts) together tallied up the teams total points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> <span>  </span> It was an exciting nail biter of game from start to finish.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Elementary and Middle School Art Show at Gray Gallery- NVRH Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-10T12:56:15Z 2022-02-10T12:56:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> 9th Biennial Elementary &amp; Middle School Art Show -NVRH </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Pallett.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> From February 3, 2022 to March 28, 2022 young people's art from around the area is on display for the public to enjoy.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Northern Vermont Regional Hospital's Gray Gallery hosts rotating shows throughout the year that feature local and regional artists, as well as student art shows.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Several of our schools are represented  this year.  We are so proud of our young people expressing themselves through these mediums.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> What a wonderful opportunity for all of us to indulge in. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Here is a </span> </span> <a href="https://youtu.be/9p9XqYfVfiM" target="_blank"> link </a> <span> <span> to a lovely walk through of the gallery.  Sit back and enjoy these beautiful artistic works. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you would like to read about the works of our artists please click </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1T2hLkU4ogHsV3U6nlfUR1t6mmV50xWau/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Should you wish to visit in person The Gallery is located on the hospital’s main floor. Please adhere to the following restrictions. </span> </p> <p> <span> Due to COVID-19 and the current NVRH Visitor Policy, please visit the exhibit in person when you have a healthcare appointment at the hospital. </span> </p> </div> District News,Concord School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Page 8th Grade Boys at Lowell Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-10T12:29:02Z 2022-02-10T12:29:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 9 KESD Page 8th Grade Boys at Lowell </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports-hope.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Everyone made it into the scoring column in a 43-18 win against Lowell. Scoring was evenly spread out. Adrian Mitchell scored a team high eight points. Alan Lin scored his first two points of the season on a long range jump shot.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Pike 5/6 Boys v. Coventry Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-09T15:49:21Z 2022-02-09T15:49:21Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 8 KESD Pike 5/6 Boys v. Coventry </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+hoops-d82331b7.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD 5/6 boys had an amazing game against Coventry. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our boys came out strong by seeing the court and working as a team.  These skills gave them the advantage over Coventry. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> KESD had a nine point lead in the first quarter. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Coventry woke up in the second quarter and made it a challenging, back and forth contest the remainder of the game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ryder Pike anticipated some passes resulting in steals that led to foul shots, a three point shot and a few scoring layups. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ethan Batson was on his game with rebounds tonight and looking for his outlets. Camdon Powers found his confidence dribbling and taking shots any chance he could.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> These boys had some amazing team work with passing the ball around to run the clock down towards the end, for the win by two points, 30-28. </span> </p> <p> <span> Our best game yet!! <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD CLW 7/8 Girls v. Oxbow Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-09T15:41:16Z 2022-02-09T15:41:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 8 KESD CLW 7/8 Girls v. Oxbow </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball1.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD CLW 7/8th grade girls team matched up against Oxbow on Tuesday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Hayden D'Agostino got the offense started hitting two 3 pointers in the first quarter. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The CLW girls played a great 2nd quarter defensively holding Oxbow to six points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Jayden Bunnell had a break out game scoring 13 points over the final three periods. Jayden would also add a blocked shot, four rebounds and two assists. The CLW and Oxbow girls put on a stellar game, that had everyone on the edges of their seats! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Both teams played great games. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> CLW came away with the 36-29 win! <br/> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD CLW 5/6 Girls at St. Johnsbury Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-09T13:16:10Z 2022-02-09T13:16:10Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 7 KESD CLW 5/6 Girls at St. Johnsbury </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+one+on+one.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The CLW  5/6 Girls game at STJ was a good game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The girls came out playing some good basketball with many on the team like Mallie Hale, Cecilia Robinson putting the ball in the hoop. Our defense was on point with great one on one pressure leading Bailey Smith, Laney Cahoon, Tanner Kittredge to steals that they converted into baskets at the other end. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Final score was a 28-12 win. <br/> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Warner 7/8 Girls at Coventry Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-09T13:11:14Z 2022-02-09T13:11:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 7 KESD Warner 7/8 Girls at Coventry <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On Monday night, the KESD 7-8 Girls team battled an evenly matched Coventry squad to a two point loss. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> KESD was led by Cora Lawson and Marah Mitchell each scoring with six points in a game in which they led beginning the 4th quarter. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> KESD was missing four of its regular players, but thanks to Emmy Smith and Emma Sanville, two LTS 6th graders who joined the team for the night, the game was able to be played. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Both girls contributed meaningful minutes and helped to keep the team in the game. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Clark 8th Boys v. Barnet Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-09T13:06:19Z 2022-02-09T13:06:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 7 KESD Clark 8th Grade Boys v. Barnet <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Monday night, the ý East 8th grade team took on Barnet. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> It was a tough game, but the ý East team was able to secure the win 26-20. The Barnet team played physically and tough, tying the game late in the 3rd quarter. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> ý East was able to go up by three with 2 minutes left in the game because of clutch free throws from Raymond Powers. Daegen Hever also hit some clutch free throws late in the game to increase our lead to six with less than a minute to play. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Facilities Committee Meeting February 15, 2022 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2022-02-08T18:55:47Z 2022-02-08T18:55:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facilities Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 15, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1onQ3_8Ds5xOZfR0hH-huqnKVSNCoknHHIeedTxk_U5U/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> Facilities Committee,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD 6th Grade Girls at Blue Mtn. Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-08T18:53:05Z 2022-02-08T18:53:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 5 KESD 6th Grade Girls at Blue Mtn. <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD 6th grade girls traveled to BMU on Saturday and secured another win. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> By the end of the first half the score was too close to call with KESD only leading by two points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD exhibited true team work by moving the ball around with quick, accurate passes while patiently waiting for the open shot, or open lane to the hoop. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> In the second half KESD’s tough defense coupled with three blocked shots by Mariah Birch prevented BMU from catching up. Emma Sanville and Emmy Smith both led KESD with six points each. Miranda Caron was right behind them with four. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The entire team pitched in for this win with multiple rebounds from Eva Thomas, and the support of strong help defense by Julia Allen. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Final winning score was 16-9. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Warner 7/8 Girls v. Barnet Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-08T18:28:44Z 2022-02-08T18:28:44Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 2 KESD Warner 7/8 Girls v. Barnet <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+girl+player-c5d3ded5.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 7th-8th ý East Girls team put together an outstanding effort on Wednesday night and came away with their first win of the season over Barnet. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Marah Mitchell, filling in at center for injured Brooke Bogle, led the defensive charge by collecting close to 10 rebounds. And along with the rest of her teammates, they limited Barnet's open shots all night while holding them to 10 points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> On offense, Ryleigh Lefebvre led the way with seven points. Lydia Reimert contributed 6 pts and Adrienne Birtcher chipped in with three. Keianna Catlett, scoring her first basket of the season, helped to put the game out of reach in the 2nd half with a perfectly timed jump shot. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The final score was KESD 22 and Barnet 10. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image ALL ATHLETICS CANCELLED FEBRUARY 3, 2022 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-03T17:18:51Z 2022-02-03T17:18:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> All Athletics Games + Practices Canceled Thurs. 2/3 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/business+cancelled.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Due to continued concern about road conditions as temperatures drop and the projected snow moves in, all practices and games scheduled for today, Thursday 2/3, have been canceled.  </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics,Critical Notifications thumbnail main image KESD Page 8th Grade Boys v. Barnet Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-03T13:16:33Z 2022-02-03T13:16:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> February 2 KESD Page 8th Grade Boys v. Barnet <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball-texture-vector-background-952b535f.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Lyndon defeated Barnet 37-22 on Wednesday. Scoring was spread out evenly over the night, in a team effort. Zach Taylor (4 points), had an exciting buzzer beater at the end of the third quarter. Jackson Dwyer scored 8 points and Elliot Marceau had 9 points. Adrain Mitchell (5 points) ran the floor for some break away baskets. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting February 9, 2022 2022-02-02T15:13:54Z 2022-02-02T15:13:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> February 9, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14xFwdEcgKOdVDRdFLYnJcudp2zxj3Dvh3X4p8g34j9w/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Lyndon vs. Twinfield 01/31/22 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-01T14:00:23Z 2022-02-01T14:00:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> January 31 Lyndon vs. Twinfield </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+blocking.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Lyndon Page 8th Grade Boys defeated Twinfield, 44-10 on Monday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Lyndon jumped out to a 22-4 lead in the first quarter. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Colin Ulrich and Daegan Hever finished the game with 8 points each. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Elliot Marceau finished with 15 points. Zach Taylor also played great defense. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Pike 5/6 Boys v. Coventry Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-02-01T13:34:09Z 2022-02-01T13:34:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 31 KESD Pike 5/6 Boys v. Coventry </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports-point-guard.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> What a game against Coventry! It was a close game the entire time! </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> ý East had the largest lead at one point, just six points. The team kept the lead for the majority of the game by one basket, but in the 4th quarter Coventry began a strong finish. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Our boys played hard to get it back to a two point loss with Grant Newland running our offense to get open and making a couple baskets. Preston Jenkins had some quick moves to defend the basket and a couple steals to rush the ball down to our forward Ethan Baston. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Scorers were all across the team with Ryder Pike, Bentley Degreenia, Ethan Baston, Preston Jenkins, Abel Brown, and Grant Newland all making shots. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> 22-20 was the final score. <br/> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Lyndon Page 8th Grade Boys v. Danville Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-31T15:19:22Z 2022-01-31T15:19:22Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 28 KESD Lyndon Page 8th Grade Boys v. Danville  </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball-texture-vector-background-952b535f.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Lyndon 8th Grade boys fell to Danville, on Friday night. The score was 43-39 in another fast paced, back and forth game. Lyndon was down, 26-19 at halftime and made a run in the third quarter. Man-to-man, full-court pressure and long-range shooting allowed Lyndon to outscore Danville, 13-6 in the third quarter. The guards for Lyndon played great pressure defense. Elliott Marceau knocked down 7 three pointers to keep Lyndon in the game. He finished with 25 points. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD 6th grade girls vs. Danville and Littleton Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-31T15:10:02Z 2022-01-31T15:10:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 29 KESD vs. Danville and Littleton </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+one+on+one.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD 6th grade girls kicked off the Good Shepherd Tournament by taking on Danville. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> KESD came out strong scoring 10 points and preventing Danville from getting on the board at all in the first quarter. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Emmy Smith and Mary Jane Kissinger, coincidentally the tallest and the shortest team members, together led the team with rebounds, which helped KESD stretch their lead to 18-5 at the half. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Every member of the 6th grade girls KESD team took a chance at the hoop to reach a final winning score of 32-9. Emmy Smith takes the title of high scorer in this match with a whopping 14 points! Layla Sackett certainly was an asset as well contributing 6 points, Miranda Caron and Josie Royer each racked up 4 points and to round us out Mary Jane and Mariah Birch each had a bucket.  <br/> </span> <br/> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> On Saturday, the team earned second place in the tournament after losing to a very strong Littleton team. Congratulations girls! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD CLW 7th/ 8th grade girls vs. Danville Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-31T14:40:36Z 2022-01-31T14:40:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 28 KESD CLW 7th/8th Grade Girls vs. Danville   </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+three+points.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 7/8 KESD CLW girls faced off against the talented Danville team in game one of the Good Shepherd Tournament on Saturday. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Danville got off to a great start scoring 14 points in the 1st. Madisyn Amadon kept the KESD girls in the game leading the way with 4 points in the 1st half. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> ý East was held to no field goals in the 2nd quarter, but was able to add some points from the free throw line. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Makayla Savage and Jayden Bunnell each added a point from the charity stripe. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The KESD girls struggled to get the ball through the hoop in the 2nd half, but did a great job rebounding and forcing turnovers. Brianna Bunnell had 5 steals and 4 rebounds, and Mya Barney added a steal and 3 rebounds of her own. Madisyn Amadon led the team with 9 points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> The 2nd game of the weekend was cancelled. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Lyndon Youth Baseball/ Softball Registration Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-28T19:24:19Z 2022-01-28T19:24:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Lyndon Youth Baseball and Softball Registration </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/LYBS+Postcard.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> February 1st the new spring season registration begins!  Facebook has links for registration or email to request in person registration time. Spread the word! </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Pike vs. CLW 5/6 Grade Boys Basketball Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-28T13:50:09Z 2022-01-28T13:50:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 26 KESD Pike 5/6 Boys vs CLW </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Wednesday night our KESD 5/6 boys played CLW. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The game started out to be an even game back and forth with some great defense from both teams. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Our boys took the lead with some great team work, running our offensive play and sticking strong with our man to man defense. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> We had some great baskets scored by almost the entire team. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ryder Pike received a pass that he was able to take strong to the basket for a scoring layup. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ethan Baston had an amazing steal that allowed him to sprint his way to the basket. Connel Kennedy had an awesome assist for a basket for Bentley Degreenia. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Our entire team had their hands on the ball and that gave Connor Tanner the opportunity for a couple rebounds and a basket. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Clark 8th Boys at Haverhill Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-27T16:16:04Z 2022-01-27T16:16:04Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 26 KESD Clark 8th Boys at Haverhill  </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports-basketball-orange.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> ý East (Clark) lost to HCMS 57-24 on Wednesday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> HCMS pushed the ball and knocked down many threes in the victory. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Dawson Jenkins had many cuts to the basket and scored 10 points as a result. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Davis Palmieri also secured many rebounds and scored six points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Alan Lin did a great job securing rebounds for ý East. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image 5/6 Grade Boys Basketball CLW vs. KESD-Pike Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-27T16:12:08Z 2022-01-27T16:12:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 26 5/6 Grade Boys teams - CLW and KESD - Pike </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+hoops-d82331b7.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 5/6 boys team had another good game last night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The team continues to improve with their defensive skills. The team continues to work on their offensive plays and was able to set screens allowing players a chance to shoot. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The scorer's for the evening were as follows: Caiden Johnson from Concord, Spencer Gingue and Avery Stacey from Waterford. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD 6th Grade Girls Basketball v. Danville Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-26T14:07:32Z 2022-01-26T14:07:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 25 KESD 6th Grade Girls vs. Danville </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+hoops-d82331b7.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Danville took a quick lead in the first quarter leading 4-2, however ý East fell into their groove quickly in the 2nd period, scoring an additional seven points while holding Danville at two. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> After halftime, Danville was able to sink two buckets, however KESD quickly took a larger lead in the second half continuing to win rebounds and push the ball. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Miranda Caron of Good Shepherd School came in as high scorer for ý East scoring 8 points, Emerson Smith and Emma Sanville were just behind her with 6 each, followed closely by Mariah Birch with 5. Mary Jane Kissinger rounded out the ý East’s total score of 25 with a single bucket. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East proved the importance of team work, patience and good passes as the full team compliment was not available this game. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Final score 25-6.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Lyndon 8th Grade Boys v. Good Shepherd Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-26T13:57:48Z 2022-01-26T13:57:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 25 Lyndon -Page 8th Grade Boys vs. Good Shepherd </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports-hope.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Lyndon 8th Grade Boys defeated Good Shepherd school on Tuesday night. Final score 35-28. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Both teams ran a full court press, which made for a fast paced, high intensity game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Logan Wheeler (14 points) was the leading scorer for Lyndon. Beckett Bailey (8 points) scored his points by turning defense into offense. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The game was within three points in the final minutes of the game. However, Lyndon was able to break the press and knock down their free throws to seal the game.  </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting January 31, 2022 2022-01-25T18:26:28Z 2022-01-25T18:26:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 31, 2022 <span>  </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Clark 8th Grade Boys Basketball v. Rivendell Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-21T18:03:48Z 2022-01-21T18:03:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 20 KESD Clark 8th Grade Boys Basketball v. Rivendell </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports-point-guard.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Last night, the ý East 8th grade boys took on the Rivendell Academy. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The ý East players found themselves trailing the entire game. The boys did not quit and continued to play hard throughout the game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Camryn Bacon had a few key steals in the first half to keep the game close. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> After finding themselves down by five with 1 minute and 18 seconds left, the ý East players continued to play hard. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> With some clutch free throws by Logan Wheeler with less than 30 seconds left, the team was down by one. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Davis Palmieri came up with a big steal in the final seconds and was able to drive and hit a go ahead layup with 10 seconds left in what was an all around team effort to get the win. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Lyndon - Hever 6th Grade Girls at Concord/Lunenburg/Waterford Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-21T17:50:10Z 2022-01-21T17:50:10Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> January 20 </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> Lyndon - Hever 6th Grade Girls vs Concord/Lunenburg/Waterford </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball1.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD Lyndon- Hever 6th grade girls walked away with their second win on the season at Concord. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Emmy Smith from LTS led Lyndon with 16 of the teams 31 total points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Throughout the game Lyndon spread the floor creating opportunities to penetrate the Concord defense with a few good passes. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> With multiple steals by Emma Sanville, Mary Jane Kissinger, and Miranda Caron, the team proved they would not give up any baskets to Concord easily. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Our team work began to truly shine in this game, with each player settling into their perspective positions as well as understanding their individual role on the court. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Mariah Birch, in particular, had her best game. As the point guard, she perfectly balanced passing the ball off to a teammate with making a move around a defender and driving to the hoop. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Lyndon finished the game with a final score of 31-12.  </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Pike - 5/6 Boys Basketball at Danville Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-21T17:45:22Z 2022-01-21T17:45:22Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 20 KESD Lyndon- Pike 5/6th grade boys vs. Danville </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The 5/6 boys played an awesome game against Danville. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> It was back and forth, with the game being decided in the last 45 seconds. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The team came out strong on defense with the boys following the ball all over the court. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Preston Jenkins was the top scorer with 10 points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> When it came down to the final score, Grant Newland made a foul shot that sealed the win 29-28. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ryder Pike brought in pts, Abel Brown 4, Bentley Degreenia 6, and Ethan Batson 2. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> An exciting game, and a great team effort! </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image CLW 7/8th Grade Girls vs. Danville 1/19 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-21T15:50:39Z 2022-01-21T15:50:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 19 Concord/ Lunenburg/ Waterford 7/8 Grade Girls vs. Danville </span> </h4> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+hoops-d82331b7.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 7/8 KESD-C/L/W Girls team matched up against Danville on Wednesday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> A very close, competitive first half saw many lead changes, with the foul line being the equalizer. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Danville shot 50% from the line in the half, while KESD struggled. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> The game was tied at half time 9-9. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The girls cranked up the energy in the 2nd half scoring 15 points in the 3rd quarter with three pointers from Hayden D'Agostino and Brianna Bunnell. Madisyn Amadon chipped in 5 points in the quarter as well. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The girls came out aggressively on defense to start the 4th, forcing turnovers and getting out in transition. Olivia Chase and Jayden Bunnell would add to the scoring. Brianna Bunnell led the team in scoring, steals and rebounds with a final stat line of 16 points, 5 steals and 6 rebounds. Jayden Bunnell led the team in assists with three. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Great job in a hard fought victory ladies! Final score 35-25. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image January 18 KESD Lyndon-Clark 8th Grade vs. St. Johnsbury Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-21T14:05:05Z 2022-01-21T14:05:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 18 Lyndon-Clark 8th Grade Boys vs St. Johnsbury <br/> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball-be4c1aa8.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Last night, the ý East 8th grade team took on Saint Johnsbury's 7th grade team. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> After finding themselves trailing 11 to 6 at the half, the ý East players fought back and won 23-16.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Davis Palmieri led the charge for the ý East boys scoring all 8 of his points in the second half.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> All players on the ý East team scored in this game making it an all around team effort. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The Saint Johnsbury players kept the game close and put a lot of pressure on the ý East players defensively holding the players to only 6 points in the first half. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD - Lyndon Page 8th Grade Boys @ North Country Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-21T13:57:14Z 2022-01-21T13:57:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 18 Lyndon-Page 8th Grade Boys vs. North Country </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports-hope.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Lyndon showed up to play against North Country on Tuesday night! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> All six players made great contributions to a triple overtime game! </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Top scorers for Lyndon were Elliot Marceau (19 points) and Logan Wheeler (15 points). Marceau hit a 3 pointer in the 4th quarter and in overtime. One of the three pointers was at the buzzer to send it into another overtime. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Adrian Mitchell (2 points) had a good take to the rim to score a key basket. Landry Blake (4 points) played the entire game and battled hard with North Country big men. Colin Ulrich (1 point) was all over the offensive glass and was able to sink a free throw in overtime. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Alan Lin played some solid defense, always looking to cause havoc on the defensive end. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Lyndon lost in a hard fought 45-41 contest. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image ý East Special Board Meeting January, 26, 2022 2022-01-20T16:01:18Z 2022-01-20T16:01:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Special Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 26, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DS7xqfLvhR76ciLk0vq4fiBQaeJnI75KGIe3Eo0Fh4E/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image January 14 Concord/Lunenburg/Waterford 7/8 Girls vs. Barnet Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-20T13:53:46Z 2022-01-20T13:53:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> January 14 CLW 7/8 Girls vs. Barnet </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+three+points.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Concord/ Lunenburg/ Waterford 7/8 Girls team played a very good Barnet team on Friday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> After an 8-2 first quarter that saw buckets from Hayden D'Agostino, Mya Barney and Jayden Bunnell, the KESD girls went on a 17-5 run, with Brianna Bunnell and Madisyn Amadon combining for 16 of those points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The Barnet girls locked in defensively in the 4th quarter, holding KESD to only four points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> ý East would win the game 29-10. Madisyn Amadon led the way defensively with five steals up front. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Great job ladies!  </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Lyndon -Pike 5/6 Boys vs. Davis -Concord/ Lunenburg/ Waterford Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-20T13:46:18Z 2022-01-20T13:46:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 13 Lyndon- Pike vs. CLW-Davis Boys Basketball </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+blocking.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Coach Davis' CLW 5/6 boys basketball team had a great game Thursday night against Lyndon - Pike. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The team continues to progress in their improvement and apply the skills they are learning at practice with each and every single game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The Lyndon defense was difficult to penetrate, but the team was able to overcome this challenge and learned quickly how to get a few shots in. The boys work wonderfully as a team, and are always there to help each other when needed. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> The scorers for this game were: Caiden Johnson from Concord and Caleb Decker, Spencer Gingue and Avery Stacey from Waterford. The biggest accomplishment of this game for the whole team is their ability to handle the ball while dribbling and passing. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image 6th Grade Girls Basketball vs Danville Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-20T13:29:27Z 2022-01-20T13:29:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 13 Lyndon 6th grade girls vs Danville </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+one+on+one.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Lyndon -Hever 6th grade girls took on Danville on 1/13. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Although a pretty even match Lyndon dominated defensively, with approximately 20 steals, which in turn earned them the win. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Six steals belonged to Emmy Smith. Emma Sanville led Lyndon in scoring with 10 points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Every player on the Lyndon team was able to take a shot on the hoop to help the team reach a final score of 29-2.  </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting January 24, 2022 2022-01-19T19:53:57Z 2022-01-19T19:53:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 24, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ry9UjYtbKLuMR3sMk9b2Ke62weQTJGPjKEQy3QlaDew/edit?pli=1" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image 5/6 grade Boys Basketball Lyndon - Pike at Concord Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-14T17:01:28Z 2022-01-14T17:01:28Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> January 13 Lyndon - Pike vs Concord/Lunenburg/ Waterford Boys Basketball 5/6th grade <br/> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball-be4c1aa8.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Lyndon Pike  5/6 boys had an amazing game Thursday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> It was the first time all season that this team was working with the full compliment of players. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> They applied all they've learned and ran their plays on offense effectively. Every one of the boys handled the ball and they worked as an AMAZING team. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Preston Jenkins (Sutton) and Bentley Degrennia (Millers Run) both were top scorers with six points each. Followed by Abel Brown (Sutton) and Landon D'Auria (Burke) with four points each. Ryder Pike (Sutton) and Ethan Batson (Burke) both had two each. The team played great defense, rebounding and forcing turnovers. </span> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image 5/6 girls game Richardson vs. KESD Concord/Lunenburg/ Waterford January 13 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-14T16:49:51Z 2022-01-14T16:49:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon Richardson vs KESD Concord/ Lunenburg/ Waterford </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> In their third game of the season the C/L/W girls worked on their motion offense and defensive positioning. Mallie Hale had a great defensive game helping to lead the team to a win over Lyndon. There were some great shots made by Haley Valdez, Mckenna Merchant, and Gabriella Hallisey. Lyndon's Lucia Tenaglia had a good night leading Lyndon in scoring with six points. The final score was 22-8. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Facility Committee Meeting January 18, 2022 2022-01-13T19:34:12Z 2022-01-13T19:34:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facility Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 18, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RlKYesfnFUgKx1nrfi5wHbvYSaRh_WrUMocGdSxIc4U/edit"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting January 17, 2022 2022-01-13T14:32:45Z 2022-01-13T14:32:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 17, 2022- </span> <span> POSTPONED </span> </h3> <h3> <span> New Meeting date: </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 31, 2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0CJiQhPWF2RXNW62isuwOU4gOLn65MkvJl_4VO4CV4/edit"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Richardson vs St. Johnsbury January 10 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-13T14:02:14Z 2022-01-13T14:02:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> First Game of the Season LYNDON RICHARDSON 5th grade girls </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+hoops.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 5th grade girls played their first game on Monday against the 5/6 team from St. Johnsbury. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The team had a great game for their first time out. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> After shaking off the initial jitters they had a nice comeback in the second half but ran out of time, with the final score 21-16 St J. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Leading scorer for KESD was Lucia Tenaglia with eight points, followed by Norah LaValley and Mia Allen with three points each, and Emily Taylor with two. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> The team had many great plays on defense with multiple steals, and everyone worked hard on both sides of the court. </span> </p> <p> <span> Congratulations on this first game out! </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image 7th and 8th grade girls @ North Country Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-12T14:02:29Z 2022-01-12T14:02:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Concord/ Lunenburg/ Waterford 7/8 girls rematch </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+girl+player.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> January 11, 2022 </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The 7/8 KESD girls basketball team played at North Country Union on Tuesday night in a rematch from last Friday. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> A new starting lineup took the floor for this game and started off strong. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Brianna Bunnell would lead the team offensively scoring a quick seven points. Makayla Savage jumped on the board with a steal and a transition layup. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The KESD girls picked up the defense forcing eight turnovers and getting out in transition. Jayden Bunnell, Brianna Bunnell and Madisyn Amadon added to the scoring. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> KESD led 15-2 at halftime. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The 3rd quarter saw Brianna Bunnell score six points off assists from Madisyn Amadon and Mya Barney. Jayden Bunnell added another four points. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> NCU got their offense rolling in the 4th quarter and out scored the KESD girls 5-4. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The KESD girls would go on to win 29-9. Brianna Bunnell led the way with 18 points, 5 Rebounds, 2 Steals, and 2 Blocks. Madisyn Amadon led the team in Assists with three. Ashtyn Chadburn had a break out game on defense forcing turnovers and grabbing three steals. Congrats ladies, job well done! </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Change in Covid Testing location Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-11T19:46:31Z 2022-01-11T19:46:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> COVID testing site changed 1/11/2022 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Change+of+Plan.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> From the Agency of Human Services. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Due to the extreme temperatures, we are moving our testing location from Caledonia Home Health Care &amp; Hospice (161 Sherman Drive, St. J) to the Caplan’s building at 457 Railroad Street, St. J from 1:30 – 7:30 pm today. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Appointments are encouraged. </span> </span> </p> </div> District News,Critical Notifications thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting January, 11, 2022 2022-01-07T19:00:31Z 2022-01-07T19:00:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 11, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18Fsgk8CKntik_AseojxcSsYsy-HKWKnYu2rcW_tjhgA/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Thursday night Girls Basketball @ Barnet Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-07T13:51:29Z 2022-01-07T13:51:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> January 6th Girls Basketball KESD vs Barnet </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball-texture-vector-background-952b535f.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 5th and 6th grade CONCORD/LUNENBURG/ WATERFORD girls stood strong last night against a towering Barnet team. Tanner Kittredge put up nine points and the team got some great defensive stops and jump balls from teammates Abigail Mitchell and McKenzie Mason. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Barnet was able to control the boards and came out with a 14-13 victory in a neck and neck, edge of your seat game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Great game girls! </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Basketball away at Rivendell Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2022-01-06T13:02:30Z 2022-01-06T13:02:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Concord/Lunenburg/Waterford </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span> 7/8 Girls Basketball at Rivendell Academy </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  </span> January 5th, 2022 <br/> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball-be4c1aa8.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 7/8 girls KESD team played a very aggressive Rivendell team Wednesday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The KESD girls had the three balls flying nailing 3 of 4 triples in the first half. A close game saw KESD with a 13-8 lead at half time. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The Rivendell team pick up the defensive pressure in the 2nd half that led to them taking the lead for the first time, 18-17 to start the 4th quarter. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> After getting off to a slow start offensively in the 4th, the KESD girls led by Brianna Bunnell, turned it around  outscoring Rivendell 8-2 in the final minute. Bunnell would score five in the final 33 seconds, including a game winning buzzer beater, to bring her total points scored to 15. Hayden D'Agostino hit a pair of 3s to add to the scoring. Makayla Savage led the team in rebounds with five, including two key defensive boards down the stretch. KESD would win the game 25-24. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Great job ladies!  </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting January 3, 2022 2021-12-28T14:13:22Z 2021-12-28T14:13:22Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> January 3, 2022- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k0DQzEK_THXhqJGKVO_H0-WJoYotqIgITM_-TZZtZyo/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Partners in Possibilities Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-12-20T12:58:58Z 2021-12-20T12:58:58Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country Programming </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/ASPNC.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> From our neighbor Kelly Walsh, Executive Director of Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I am reaching out to share what Adaptive Sports Partners of the North Country is offering this winter for your students with disabilities. ASPNC is a non-profit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life for people with disabilities through year-round sport, recreation, and wellness. We serve all people with disabilities including physical, emotional/behavioral, and developmental. We have scholarships available and support all athletes regardless of ability to pay.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We are so excited to be offering skiing and snowboarding at Burke Mountain (VT) this winter, as well as at Cannon Mountain (NH). We have lessons available 7 days a week and have AM, PM, and Full Day lessons. All of our instructors are trained in working with our athletes as well as our various pieces of equipment. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> COVID 19 Protocols: All of our instructors and staff have to be vaccinated. Masks must be worn in indoor spaces. Sanitization and cleaning protocols will follow CDC guidelines for equipment use.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Here is the </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JfqGQGZ1WvyAmR1YonOlh1PldjBS4SBY/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> winter flyer </a> <span> <span> to pass along to your families! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We'd love to see you out there! Come Join US! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thanks so much, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Kelly </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics thumbnail main image Basketball starts strong! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-12-17T13:03:36Z 2021-12-17T13:03:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Concord vs Lyndonville First game of the season </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Last night Concord was Lyndon for two Middle school level games!    </span> </p> <p> <span> Concord  G/B at Lyndon v. Daffinrud-7/8G + Page-8B 12/16 </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Girls: </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> It was a great first game! The girls came out very aggressive and ran the floor very well in transition.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> The team has a couple great outside shooters with Hayden D'agostino (8 pts) hitting two 3 pointers and Brianna Bunnell (15pts) hitting one. On the night, the team had only eight total turnovers, very impressive for the first game. Everyone contributed in some way. Great team effort! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Boys: </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thursday night at LTS marked the first game for both ý East teams, Concord and Lyndon Town School. Both teams had a fast run and gun pace offense to start off the game.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon pulled out to a 11-2 lead after the first quarter after 8 points, including two three pointers from Elliot Marcuau, who finished with 16 points. Concord was able to get some offense going in the second quarter, with the help of Hudson Fenoff. Fenoff was Concord's high scorer with 10 points. Lyndon was able to edge Concord in the second half, outscoring them 13-10. The final score was 30-18, Lyndon.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Logan Wheeler chipped in with 5 points early on. Chase Sanville did a nice job defensively and was all over the glass. Sanville finished the game with 7 points.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Facility Committee Meeting December 21, 2021 2021-12-16T19:45:21Z 2021-12-16T19:45:21Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facility Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 21, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xJY6hRlZdvUaEsIg3YXIfIdRrc8KVe-kwqLjqvZtYyo/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD GAME ATTENDANCE POLICY Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-12-15T19:58:15Z 2021-12-15T19:58:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Athletic Game Attendance Policy </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/md/unsplash/dms3rep/multi/photo-1584036561566-baf8f5f1b144.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Please read carefully this message from David McGinn, Athletic Director regarding COVID GAME ATTENDANCE.    </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> LET THE GAMES BEGIN </span> <span> <span> : </span> </span> <span> Who can attend KESD Basketball games this winter? What are the expectations? </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> I have been holding off on posting these guidelines for attending basketball games this winter. With the increase in cases everywhere, and specifically in our region, I was waiting to see if guidance from the Vermont Department of Health or the VPA would change. It has not. Therefore, we will begin the season with the following guidelines for attending basketball games at either the Concord School or Lyndon Town School. The focus is on minimizing attendance, while allowing immediate family to be at the games. Our guidelines are similar to those at the schools where we play on the road except for one. At present, games at North Country will only allow for two "tickets" per player.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We are happy to have basketball back in the gym, and look forward to your support for our teams. That support will need to include the following: </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <ul> <li> <span> All must be properly masked. </span> </li> <li> <span> We request that spectators be limited to the immediate family members of players. </span> </li> <li> <span> Spectators should not bring food or drink into the gym.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Family groups should socially distance from other groups. </span> </li> <li> <span> Spectators should leave the building immediately after the game.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Anyone with symptoms of Covid must stay at home. </span> </li> <li> <span> If a spectator of a recent game comes down with Covid, they or a family member should contact the Vermont Department of Health to initiate contract tracing.  The school will only be responsible for athletes and their coaches. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> David McGinn </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD Athletic Director </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics,Critical Notifications thumbnail main image Mark your Calendar! Literacy Night at Burke Town School! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-12-15T12:30:20Z 2021-12-15T12:30:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Burke Town School Literacy Night </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/md/unsplash/dms3rep/multi/photo-1462392627162-2baa2b3518a8.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Literacy Night at Burke town school! Get the links </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/156V09UgJeGOwOcz01BwurUfsEfo9sCfBhXzX9GPUnA0/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> ... </span> </p> </div> Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting December 20, 2021 2021-12-14T20:07:20Z 2021-12-14T20:07:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 20, 2021- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qCucGavtTZOJFvX5yFGIxIo0nEQTvA_agFo3FEZHTs8/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Lyndon LIVE: Winter Sports Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-12-13T14:01:22Z 2021-12-13T14:01:22Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon Live: Winter Sports </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Live+posting.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dakota Fournier,  5th grade teacher speaks with Principal Gale about planned programming for skiing and snowboarding, skating, gymnastics and sledding.    </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GQWQn2xAaGIUxk_FAY0ZzKdok0FtLa-N/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Listen here. </a> <span> <span> ...... </span> </span> </p> </div> Lyndon Live,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Job Opportunity! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-12-10T16:26:56Z 2021-12-10T16:26:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Substitute in our schools! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/teaching+substitutes.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East School District is currently seeking professional, energetic and responsible adults to substitute for our teachers and support staff.  More information can be found </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V00lwdSnnnAssr7ZipYKMc0tNlgzg1hr/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> .  Or contact the ý East Human Resources department at (802)626-1905 or KESDHR@kingdomeast.org. </span> </p> </div> District News,Critical Notifications thumbnail main image ý East Board Meeting December 14, 2021 2021-12-06T16:26:36Z 2021-12-06T16:26:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 14, 2021- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jnz_Mjai1WoOYJcqEsf9uCHFd-1oEcwZVzoQSu4oy8A/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Island Pond Vaccination Clinic Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-12-03T20:00:29Z 2021-12-03T20:00:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Island Pond Health Center hosting vaccination clinic </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Covid+Stop+the+spread+2.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Island Pond Health Center is offering vaccination appointments for children in the community. You do not have to be a patient there but you do have to make an appointment.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> See this </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/13NknJprGvJIvbVXByopL2PumMgk7B5sP/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> link </a> <span> <span> for more information. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> District News thumbnail main image Basketball Practice Schedules Posted Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-12-03T19:37:02Z 2021-12-03T19:37:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> 2021-22 Basketball Practice/Game Schedules </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Both the practice and team game schedules for the upcoming winter season are now available for viewing on the KESD website, </span> </span> <a href="/athletics" target="_blank"> Athletics page. </a> <span> <span> Please know in a couple cases they are not complete, and still a work in progress as we have added three teams. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The practice schedule has headers by team with the first initial of the Head Coaches last name (ie. 8th Boys P = 8th grade boys coached by Coach Page). It is filled in thru 1/15. Weather and other circumstances will result in changes, so the second half of the season will be constructed after the new year. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Each of the documents are subject to change, but are offered so families can begin to see how the season will play out. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Once game schedules move to the KESD calendar, they will be confirmed. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> A reminder to all. Players, coaches, officials and all in attendance at KESD home events and games at all schools with whom we are competing, must be masked. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you and I look forward to seeing you at a game! --David McGinn </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics thumbnail main image CANCELLATION: All Basketball Practices December 2. Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-12-02T17:55:56Z 2021-12-02T17:55:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> All basketball practices canceled for 12/2/2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball-be4c1aa8.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Due to icing conditions on area roads, all basketball practices today have been canceled. Coaches will be in touch with their teams about next practices. --David McGinn </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting December 6, 2021 2021-12-01T19:15:55Z 2021-12-01T19:15:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> December 6, 2021- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bF0glAF5a8iEmckQbPTmWAlcn5gK2PFQ8y-aeYlYlB0/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Lyndon Youth Basketball K- 4 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-12-01T14:03:06Z 2021-12-01T14:03:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon Youth Basketball SIGNUP DECEMBER 1,2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Make-a-basket-.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see the attached flyer for Kindergarten through 4th Grade basketball!  Our partners at </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14yV5u9RrVR7QICo9nB8lbaMFPomKm3YlYGPUJAuQXjA/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Lyndon Youth Basketball </a> <span> <span> are looking forward to seeing you this evening for sign ups! </span> </span> </p> </div> District News thumbnail main image First Practice Today! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-30T13:03:59Z 2021-11-30T13:03:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> First week's schedule </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/1st+week+basketball+.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Your coaches will know about changes in schedule!  See you this afternoon! </span> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Basketball Season Begins! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-23T18:29:59Z 2021-11-23T18:29:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Basketball Season Begins </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+basketball-texture-vector-background.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Good afternoon, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Following the Thanksgiving break, the KESD athletic programming for the winter will begin with basketball parent meetings on Monday, Nov. 29th in Concord and at the Lyndon Town School, with practices beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 30th at both gyms. It is not too late to join in. If you haven't signed up yet, please go to the KESD website, Athletics page and complete the </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1b5H4PzQd67ggfCa9xTMpwb1ff6jBrkGVqSsxOCG__YQ/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> sign up. </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Nordic </span> <span> <span> programming will have parent meetings announced at a later date, as we await snow cover that will allow for skiing to begin. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Required paperwork </span> <span> <span> - Please go to the KESD website, click on Athletics, and go to Parent Info. There are </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rQnE8wWCnd53FxZLaLY2wbbZyLIUQFHer_zH6AxxnnY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> forms </a> <span> <span> there that can be downloaded and need to be completed for participation (Well Exam Form and Registration/Proof of Insurance). If your student/athlete participated in either Fall Soccer or XC Running their paperwork is already in for the year. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Parent Meetings </span> <span> <span> - the following meetings are important for getting our programs started.  I would encourage each family to send one representative. Please remember that all in attendance will need to sign in upon entering the building and remain masked throughout until exiting the building. Thank you </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> KESD basketball in Concord/Lunenburg for grades PK-8. </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We have been fortunate to have the Waterford School partner with the Concord/Lunenburg athletes at the 5/6 and 7/8 levels. This partnership will allow us to sponsor separate boys and girls teams at these levels. We could use a few more 5/6 boys to fill out that roster, but the others are in great shape. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Monday, 11/29 - Parent meetings in the Concord School gymnasium (for Concord/Lunenburg/Waterford families). </span> </p> <p> <span> Grades 5/6 at 6:30 </span> </p> <p> <span> Grades 7/8 at 7:00 </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Saturday, 12/4 - Parent meetings in the Concord School gymnasium (for Concord/Lunenburg families). </span> </p> <p> <span> PK-2 Skills at 8:45, first practice to follow 9-10. </span> </p> <p> <span> Grades 3/4 at 10, first practice to follow 10:30-11:30. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> KESD basketball at Lyndon Town School </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> (All students from Lyndon Town, Burke Town, Miller's Run, Newark, Sutton and Riverside for grades 5-8.) </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Monday, 11/29 - Parent meetings in the Lyndon Town gymnasium. </span> </p> <p> <span> Grades 5/6 at 5:00 </span> </p> <p> <span> Grades 7/8 at 5:30 </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Youth Basketball will be sending a flyer out to address the start of K-4 programming. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Practices will begin for grades 5-8 in both Concord and Lyndon on Tuesday, 11/30. Times will be posted on Monday the 29th on the KESD website, and announced at the meetings. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> I am looking for assistant coaches for different levels, and there may be second teams at 5/6 and 7/8 in Lyndon needing a Head Coach. There is a need for a 5/6 Boys Head Coach in Concord as well. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have any questions, or are interested in coaching, please reply to this email. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving! --David McGinn </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> District News,Athletics thumbnail main image Lyndon Live: What are student lead conferences? Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-16T15:58:36Z 2021-11-16T15:58:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon Live: What are Student Lead Conferences? </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Live+posting.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Tyler Willis, 6th Grade Humanities and his students will talk about Student Lead Conferences and how they work.   There are lots of options for checking in on your child's progress in school.  </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-tVgOznnIXhJ4AMR1OJcXm3l_uxwPtMR/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Listen in </a> <span> <span> and be involved. </span> </span> </p> </div> Lyndon Live,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image COVID Vaccination Check lists Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-16T13:26:13Z 2021-11-16T13:26:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> COVID Vaccination forms for Kids ages 5 -11. </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Covid+Stop+the+spread+2.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Below are two links for helpful forms to take with you to your child's vaccination.  One link is a group of several pages that is all the information from the CDC regarding kids and vaccinations. The Second is a single page to be printed, filled out and brought with you to your child's appointment. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Link 1 - Informational worksheets to read </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OnWNpnGdg7K74l8RE1ZszgcXyhS-gydR/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Link 2 - questionnaire for families to print and bring with them </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZkBvjM1IG6nbSEz072BIehKYmUVI_UMr/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here. </a> </p> </div> District News thumbnail main image Jon Rice named to Board Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-16T13:01:32Z 2021-11-16T13:01:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> New Board members voted in to VITA Learn </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2020-08-19-at-8.49.29-PM.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> November 4, 2021 — Vita-Learn hosted it’s annual meeting at Killington. The membership present at the meeting elected new members to the Board of Directors. One of the newest members of the Board is our own Jon Rice, Director of Education Technology, ý East School District (Northeast Region Rep).  Thanks Jon for doing good works towards supporting educators in their use and learning of technology.  </span> </span> </p> </div> District News thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting November 22, 2021 2021-11-15T14:39:17Z 2021-11-15T14:39:17Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 22, 2021- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1udPMMvRnmiqlHO5cf-5R1KHkt3fJ1Y3QP3Een637ybQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD policy and Communication Committee Meeting November 18, 2021 2021-11-15T14:37:24Z 2021-11-15T14:37:24Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Policy and Communications Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 18, 2021- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lZbxgelvPOMnFaFFyLaGIkXJ8Y-ubYZLQWJAfMlCkxY/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Nurse Soph Hall achieves Doctorate of Nursing Practice Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-08T13:51:08Z 2021-11-08T13:51:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> KESD COVID Coordinator Receives Doctor of Nursing Practice degree.  Congratulations! </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_7255.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We are so lucky to have this lovely woman working for our community. Soph Hall has been a true constant in the chaos of the COVID 19 pandemic. Thank you Soph for all you do to coordinate care in your home school of Miller's Run and for your leadership of our nurses across KESD.  Congratulations on this achievement! </span> </p> </div> District News,Miller's Run School thumbnail main image Family Vaccination Letter Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-08T13:14:40Z 2021-11-08T13:14:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Important information for Families in KESD </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/community+painted+hands.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Thank you to all the parents, families, teachers and staff who are working to help us all manage through the pandemic.   This </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IKm4C4kNo1scnpkG37r5nSNIcBEfyx8iBNyPQKsOjSU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> letter </a> <span> <span> is to update you on COVID responses in our schools. Please click on the green link to read about our current COVID response plan. </span> </span> </p> </div> District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,KESD School Board,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-08T12:46:11Z 2021-11-08T12:46:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch Oct 25/Nov 3 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/community+Grateful+1.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y6H-sXGNjbwklbeYNYpHX6k2RC_9KJcpsRDV-QhsZLc/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> . </span> </p> </div> Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image Let’s talk about COVID – Testing trends, vaccine options and other information. Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-04T17:11:34Z 2021-11-04T17:11:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Vaccination COVID 19 and our Young People </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Community+Five+Hands.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Vaccine Testing &amp; COVID Information </span> </p> <p> <span> NOVEMBER 9, 2021 </span> </p> <p> <span> 6:00PM-7:30PM </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> ZOOM LINK:  </span> <a href="https://link.zixcentral.com/u/83708dd8/6C28VLg87BGR6KW5hnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F88159341718" target="_blank"> https://link.zixcentral.com/u/83708dd8/6C28VLg87BGR6KW5hnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F88159341718 </a> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please Join </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Dr Joshua Kantrowitz, Medical Director for St. Johnsbury Pediatrics and </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Dr. Michael Rousse Chief Medical Officer for NVRH.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> For their presentation of </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> “Let’s talk about COVID – Testing trends, vaccine options and other information.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Newark School,District News,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Virtual Community Conversation with resiliency expert Dr. Joelle van Lent Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-03T15:11:38Z 2021-11-03T15:11:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Community Conversations at LTS </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/118+vanLent+Poster-2.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please join the Lyndon Town School community for a Virtual Community Conversation to discuss the effects of pandemic stress on students and families. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The conversation will be facilitated by trauma and resiliency expert Dr. Joelle van Lent - a licensed psychologist with over 20 years of experience with children, families, and schools and 5 years of collaboration with our Lyndon Town School community. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> All parents and community members are invited to learn about the effects of prolonged stress for kids and adults as well as strategies for supporting our students. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We look forward to seeing you on ZOOM, November 8th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm!'  </span> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82470456250" target="_blank"> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82470456250 </a> </p> </div> Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Resilience in our Community: Opportunity for discussion Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-11-02T17:16:40Z 2021-11-02T17:16:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Community Conversation - Resiliency </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/community+hands.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> RESILIENCE </span> </p> <p> <span> A Conversation via ZOOM </span> </p> <p> <span> November 2, 2021 6:00pm-7:30pm </span> </p> <p> <span> Zoom Link:  </span> <a href="https://link.zixcentral.com/u/d9a2ec75/orIP6nI37BGR67gMKHgf9A?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F81510563569" target="_blank"> https://link.zixcentral.com/u/d9a2ec75/orIP6nI37BGR67gMKHgf9A?u=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.zoom.us%2Fj%2F81510563569 </a> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Join us for an in depth conversation on Trauma and Resilience with Kheya Ganguly. </span> </p> <p> <span> Trauma has no boundaries with regard to age, gender, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, geography or sexual orientation. diseases. It is an almost universal experience of people. </span> </p> <p> <span> Presented by Kheya Ganguly, </span> </p> <p> <span> Director of Trauma Prevention and Resilience Development </span> </p> <p> <span> for the State of Vermont </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> SPONSORED BY THE CALEDONIA-SO. ESSEX COVID-19 RESPONSE TEAM </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> District News thumbnail main image Lyndon Live October 29 2021 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-29T13:44:10Z 2021-10-29T13:44:10Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon Live October 29 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Live+posting.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> I am excited to have Dr. Joelle van Lent, trauma expert, join us for the radio show tomorrow morning. Dr. van Lent has been working with the staff at LTS for five years, helping us to better understand the effects of trauma on children and learning. Listen at this </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XEAK4zdHFNAei9jHRsI4IRRxNxE-RZfB/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Link. </a> </p> </div> Lyndon Live,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting November 1, 2021 2021-10-27T19:57:37Z 2021-10-27T19:57:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> November 1, 2021- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BUz_PJ2v73F80sKcya-s-7BRWAfqZpPFxlHhXV3ajPg/edit"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Vaccine Updates from the State of Vermont Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-25T13:09:24Z 2021-10-25T13:09:24Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Vaccine Update from the State of Vermont </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/md/unsplash/dms3rep/multi/photo-1584036561566-baf8f5f1b144.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Posted: A Press Release from the Vermont Agency of Human Services.  Please </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dk6a6KNcsugWVjZCXCmmM86Td4EG5A0VqENBBiziYbk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> read </a> <span> <span> about updates regarding vaccine booster shots. </span> </span> </p> </div> COVID,District News thumbnail main image Concord/Lunenburg 7/8 Girls Soccer v Twinfield 10/21 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-22T12:58:16Z 2021-10-22T12:58:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Concord/Lunenburg 7/8 Girls Soccer v Twinfield 10/21 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/soccer-ball-net-dark-blue-background_98542-6.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Concord/ Lunenburg 5-8 girls soccer team played the Twinfield girls Thursday night in the 1st all girls game of the season. The girls came out of the gate aggressive and on the attack. Communication and spacing were keys to the game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> A direct kick from Mya Barney at mid field resulted in a goal from a crashing Madisyn Amadon. Barney got the assist. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Twinfield girls struck back and evened the game at 1-1 just before half time. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Makayla Savage worked the keeper spot in the first half with 6 saves and only 1 goal allowed. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> When the 2nd half started, the girls were back on the attack, keeping the ball advanced into the offensive end for the first 16 minutes of the 30 minute half. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> They were able to break through again for a score on a spectacular throw-in from Ashtyn Chadburn that saw Mya Barney chip the ball over to Makayla Savage for the goal. Barney again got the assist. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Twinfield took a few great shots at the end of the half, but MaKenna Amadon, in her first attempt at keeper, kept them from tying the game up. MaKenna ended with 5 saves. KESD 5-8 girls went on to win 2-1. Great game ladies!! </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Weekly Dispatch Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-22T12:16:01Z 2021-10-22T12:16:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Superintendent's Weekly Dispatch 10/22 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Team+Work+.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent Botzojorn's weekly message to our learning community.  Please read the full dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vMlH1HnzisLhlQw1PpgprqD0KqoDZSAqihgk2Ph_IDE/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> . </span> </p> </div> Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image KESD Finance Committee Meeting October 25, 2021 2021-10-21T20:13:03Z 2021-10-21T20:13:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 25, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ReVU_0HwkqPjTUjQq-dXLiWS4DiVJCvuYgqtiSqqdpg/edit"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD XC PK-4 and 5-8 at Burke 10/20 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-21T12:39:52Z 2021-10-21T12:39:52Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD XC PK-4 and 5-8 at Burke 10/20 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+Shadow+running.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Burke Town School and ý East hosted the final regular season XC meet of the Fall yesterday, on a beautiful October afternoon. This was a special race as all of the PK-4 teams participated in 1/2 and 1 mile runs for the first and only meet of the year to close out their Fall workouts. Congratulations to all the runners, and a special thank you to their coaches! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Individual race results are posted </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/17Bkhwdxo7mk9mpaGMiN6FqcxcxrGWgYhFFJe9iIVGGs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> . </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Lyndon 7/8 Boys Soccer v. North Country 10/19 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-20T11:26:11Z 2021-10-20T11:26:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon v. North Country 10/19 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports-soccer-score.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> ý East 7th and 8th grade boys hosted North Country Junior High School in a soccer match at Lyndon Town School on Tuesday, October 19th. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> North Country struck first when they snuck a goal past KESD goalkeeper Charlie Heinrich-Clark. KESD pressed hard and had several opportunities. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Tyler Schade's (LTS) speed was on display as he had several strong runs to the goal and beat defenders for a 1 v. 1 against the North Country keeper. Neither of his chances found the back of the net as one was saved by the keeper and one sailed just wide. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> John Underwood (Burke) also had a strong game. He was relentless on defense and also found space to go to the goal when he won possession. His best attempt struck the crossbar and bounced directly down in front of the goal but North Country was able to clear. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Axel Benoit (Burke) also had success moving the ball up the field but KESD was unable to capitalize on his crosses. Zane Faherty (Riverside) was spectacular in the back. His efforts repeatedly stymied the NCJHS attack. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Ollie May (Burke) was also solid in the center back role. The first half ended 2-0 in favor of NCJHS. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The second half continued to see even more opportunities. KESD attackers twice more struck the frame on their shots. There were more solid runs and crosses. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Axel Benoit found Alex Lynaugh (LTS) in front of the goal but a defender was able to disrupt Alex's shot attempt. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Colin Ulrich (LTS) also had a good game in the midfield, winning the ball and threading a nice pass to John Underwood on the attack. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Eventually KESD's efforts paid off. Axel Benoit received a pass from Tyler Schade (LTS) and ran at goal. Benoit had a couple of nice touches to advance the ball and then he launched a shot into the back of the net. Bringing the score to KESD 1, NCJHS 2. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The ý East team did not let up. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Several times NCJHS made runs but were turned away by May and Faherty. The defensive effort on this day was excellent but Heinrich-Clark was still needed to make some sensational saves. KESD would win the ball and mount several attacks but ultimately they were unable to score a goal to even the score. Final score NCJHS 2 - KESD 1. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Concord Coed v. Lyndon Girls 3/4 Soccer 10/19 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-20T11:19:26Z 2021-10-20T11:19:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Concord Coed v. Lyndon Girls 3/4 Soccer 10/19 <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer+feet.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Concord/Lunenburg 3/4 Coed Soccer team had a great game on Tuesday with Lyndon, and it was very competitive just like the last time we played them in Lyndonville. Concord squeaked out a win in this one, 2-1. The game had a little of everything, and even three penalty shots. The kids all played great on both sides of the matchup.  The Lyndon team was coached very well, with their kids showing very good sportsmanship.  </span> </p> <p> <span> The Concord/Lunenburg goals came from Lucy Chase, in the first half assisted by Ryan Nason, and Daniel Putvain in the 2nd half assisted by Ryan Nason. Wyatt Bradley played great once again, making two huge saves at the end of the game. All in all it was a team win with a team effort across the board.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer at STJ School 10/19 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-20T11:16:31Z 2021-10-20T11:16:31Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer at STJ School 10/19 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/soccer+feet.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The 5-8 soccer team played in St Johnsbury Tuesday afternoon. After only a week between matches, the team was focused on improving from the previous matchup. The game remained scoreless through the bulk of the first half, a very significant change from the first game. The athletes competed for each loose ball and worked hard in transition. Tyson Fortin manned the goal in the first half totaling nine saves. Makayla Savage got her first chance in goal in preparation for Thursdays girls only game. She had a shut out 2nd half and tallied seven saves. What a great game Wildcats!! The final score was 3-0, but each player improved in all aspects of the game, excellent work athletes!!  </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Academic Excellence Committee Meeting October 25, 2021 2021-10-19T15:18:51Z 2021-10-19T15:18:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Meeting POSTPONED- </span> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Academic Excellence Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 25, 2021- </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1udPMMvRnmiqlHO5cf-5R1KHkt3fJ1Y3QP3Een637ybQ/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Homelessness In Our Community Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-19T14:35:57Z 2021-10-19T14:35:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Homelessness - Be Part of the Solution </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Homelessness+Oct+19.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> LEARN ABOUT HOMELESSNESS IN SOUTHERN ESSEX COUNTY and CALEDONIA COUNTY </span> </p> <p> <span> Information on homelessness in our community including frequently </span> </p> <p> <span> asked questions, statistics on homelessness, and plans. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> GET INVOLVED IN THE CONVERSATION! </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> October 26, 2021 </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> 6:00 to 7:30 PM </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sponsored by Your COVID 19 Response team. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We believe that a solution to the homeless crisis will take all of us, working together. </span> </p> <p> <span> Link to ZOOM information </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1erZuCq6KvWOXmY2Wldmqh1TnK83PtyLA/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> HERE </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News thumbnail main image Haverhill Tournament 10/16 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-19T12:24:09Z 2021-10-19T12:24:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon 5/6 Boys Soccer at Haverhill Tournament 10/16 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer-equipment-424.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD 5/6 boys team traveled over to Haverhill on Saturday, to play in the big SoccerFest Tournament. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> They played three mini 20 minute matches in a pool play group and were barely edged out by Colonel Town by one point in combined play points 11-12. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> (The point scoring format was 3 points for a win, 1 point for a tie and 1 point for each scored during a match, with a maximum of 3 per game). </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our total tournament points would have placed us in the top 5 teams out of 15. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> They faced off against an aggressive Colonel Town team in their first match. Although they played hard, they lost the match 2-0 due to a penalty shot and another small defensive mistake.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The KESD boys decided to use that defeat to help them stay hungry, as they went on to beat Bradford in game two 2-0, which gave them five total points. Both goals were scored by Graham Moriarty. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> In their third and final match of the day, KESD decided to pour it on and leave it all out in the field as they walked away with a max of six tournament points and with a game score of 6-0. Graham continued to add to his season goal total with four, Grayson Bias netted one, and Zak Aubin scored his first goal of the season.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> In the end, we didn't advance to the semi finals, but played hard and well. The goalie position was shared by Zak and Xavier Pittman, who combined together to only allow two goals scored against the team in the combined three games.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Waterford Cup Roundup Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-19T12:19:01Z 2021-10-19T12:19:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer at Waterford Tournament 10/16 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/soccer-ball-net-dark-blue-background_98542-6.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 5-8 soccer team participated in the Waterford Cup on Saturday. The team played in two exciting and competitive games. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The first game saw the team play Good Shepherd Catholic School. A very equally matched game saw a quick 2nd half goal for Good Shepherd be the difference in the game, with Good Shepherd taking the 1-0 win. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The 2nd game of the day saw another equal and exciting game between the ý East Concord/Lunenburg team and Riverside. Both teams played hard and ended in a tie. After allowing only one goal on the day, that left our KESD team in a tie with the Lyndon KESD team. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Both teams had a five player penalty kick shootout to advance into the 3rd and 4th place game. Conner Putvain, Caiden Johnson, Ashtyn Chadburn, Madisyn Amadon and Makayla Savage took penalty kicks for Concord/Lunenburg, with Brianna Bunnell keeping the goal. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Bunnell allowed only 2 of 5 LTS players to score. Ashtyn Chadburn scored the lone Concord/Lunenburg goal, with LTS advancing with a score of 2-1. Great job to the team in all their play!  </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD Policy/Communications Committee Meeting October 21, 2021 2021-10-16T19:33:21Z 2021-10-16T19:33:21Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Policy and Communications Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 21, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Facility Committee Meeting October 19, 2021 2021-10-15T19:35:50Z 2021-10-15T19:35:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Facility Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> October 19, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/18-4DbslINZ7sKzuLVB4zrRVseyS2mmPTRm5ioaMKm5c/edit" target="_blank"> here </a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XtXju_W9-FoDIrQGELMxhaNiOiuyfnDs2g8Xuz3m1xw/edit" target="_blank"> . </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Concord 5th - 8th Grade Soccer/ Oxbow Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-15T11:52:19Z 2021-10-15T11:52:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Concord Vs. Oxbow </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer+net.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The 5-8 soccer team played Oxbow Thursday night. A very competitive and equal game saw a 0-0 score at half time. Both teams took great shots on the goal, but couldn't quite find the back of the net. Darby Peters had 2 spectacular saves at keeper keeping the game tied. Tyson Fortin took over goal responsibilities in the 2nd half and had several great saves! The team had positive contributions from every player on the roster in what the coaches felt was their best game of the season!!! Excellent work team! The 5-8 team plays in the Waterford Cup this Saturday at 11 am and 1:15 pm.  </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD-Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer v. STJ 10/12 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-14T12:08:01Z 2021-10-14T12:08:01Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD-Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer v. STJ 10/12 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer-equipment-424.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The 5-8 soccer team played St Johnsbury on Tuesday night. The team played hard and tried out new positions on the field. Aliah Hale, Madisyn Amadon, Brianna Bunnell, Payton Cochran, and Caiden Johnson all played in brand new positions on the field to learn and grow. Darby Peters and Tyson Fortin split time in the goal. The team looks forward to playing St Jay again next week to see how much we can improve in a short amount of time.  </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD-Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer v. Waterford 10/9 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-13T17:43:29Z 2021-10-13T17:43:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD-Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer v. Waterford 10/9 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/soccer+feet.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On Friday our 5-8th team played a very talented Waterford soccer team. After getting off to a shaky start, the team settled in. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Darby Peters and Tyson Fortin split time in the goal. Peters had four saves, and Fortin had eleven saves in their respective halves. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Our KESD team took lots of great shots on goal, but just could not find the back of the net. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> McKenna Amadon was a powerhouse on defense. A strong performance from Caiden Johnson at half back kept the ball advanced into the offensive end for most of the 2nd half. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD 5/6 Boys Soccer at Danville Jamboree 10/9 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-13T17:34:33Z 2021-10-13T17:34:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD 5/6 Boys Soccer at Danville Jamboree 10/9 </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sports+soccer+color-f84ca12e.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> It was a beautiful warm Fall day, and a great day to play some soccer. The KESD 5/6 boys team knew that they were going to have to play aggressively, as they were going up against two solid teams in the Danville Jamboree. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the first match, they went up against St. Jay's 5th grade team, who they lost against earlier in the season. Our KESD boys came out strong, controlling the ball for most of the match and ended up walking away with a 4-2 win. They were led with a beautiful long chip goal by Grayson Bias, a pair of goals from Kellan Bristol, and one more netted by the team's leading scorer Graham Moriarty. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Even though they received two late goals against them towards the end of the match, the KESD goal was shut down for most of the other team's shots by a split unit of Xavier Pittman and Grayson Bias. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the second match, they faced off against a small, but still aggressive Haverhill team. Due to the lack of players, both teams agreed to a 7v7 match, allowing the other team to have one sub. This disorganized the KESD boys at first and got them down quickly in the first half. However, due to some adjustments and a very short burst of sub rotations during the second half, the team was able to get back into it and ended the match with a 5-5 tie.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The KESD team was led by Graham, who scored four goals and one for Trent Ainsworth, which was also his first for the season. The goalie position was played very strongly by a shared effort between Xavier, Trent, and Haven McHugh.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD-Concord 3/4 Coed Soccer at STJ Jamboree 10/9 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-13T16:19:51Z 2021-10-13T16:19:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> 3/4 Coed Soccer at STJ Jamboree 10/9 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/soccer-ball-net-dark-blue-background_98542-6.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> It was really difficult to single out many players at this weekend's Jamboree in St. Johnsbury as the team play as a whole was really great. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Ryan Nason had a goal in both of our games.  Lucy Chase had a goal in the first game and was an inch shy of a goal in the second game. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Lucas Sidney, had the other goal in the 2nd game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Both games were pretty close with Concord winning 2-0 in game one and 2-1 in game two. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Adrienne Ranney, was absolutely stellar as a lock down defender, who has improved so much this year. That is really great to see. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> She played a big role in the teams success. Wyatt Bradley also had a great day in goal.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The team will return to STJ for their final jamboree as the season comes to a close. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Personnel and Negotiations Committee Meeting October 13, 2021 2021-10-08T18:25:52Z 2021-10-08T18:25:52Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Agenda for KESD Personnel and Negotiations Committee </span> </span> </h3> <h3> <span> <span>  </span> October 13, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/19kqrVqC81RAfe7-3tYFSMVGR1QRRMgAbV1cIl9rKvjk/edit" target="_blank"> here. </a> <span> <span> All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Financial Committee Meeting October 11,2021 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-08T18:09:00Z 2021-10-08T18:09:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD Finance Committee October 11,2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/irish-hands.jpg.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VP6YgddqoJjzppRTdoexs07molly1di0wKNDr45anPY/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> . All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Superintendent's Dispatch October 6 2021 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-08T17:46:32Z 2021-10-08T17:46:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Superintendent's Dispatch October 6, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Teacher-s+thanks.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Happy long weekend!  Please click </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pBTCHGo4skRrGxQUE5iPAE_lJn1MXnfWL2PPvty1mf8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> to read the Weekly Dispatch from Superintendent Botzojorns.  Thank you! </span> </span> </p> </div> Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image Efficiency Vermont Weatherization Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-07T15:44:23Z 2021-10-07T15:44:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Weatherization For All Saturday, October 9 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_2892-45fe077c.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Tell your friends!  Lots of great information to help you be healthier this winter.  This Saturday in St. Johnsbury! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> District News thumbnail main image KESD School Board Meeting Agenda Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-07T12:42:53Z 2021-10-07T12:42:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Agenda for KESD School Board 10/12/2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/md/dmtmpl/dms3rep/multi/blog_post_image.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please see this month's agenda </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10hBxoXWqRgMidVQpCZWZ4xZqQxQr7CqjWo82E18MRTI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> <span> . All are welcome to attend. </span> </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD 5-8 XC at North Country 10/6 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-07T11:53:30Z 2021-10-07T11:53:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD 5-8 XC at North Country 10/6 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+Shadow+running.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD XC teams made their way to the Memphremagog Trails Center for a dual meet with North Country. It was a beautiful day matched by the wonderful performances of our runners. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The race featured two distance options, 1.2 and 2 miles. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> In the 1.2 mile race, Abigail Walker and Alina Home finished 1+2 respectively, and Charlie Allen finished 2nd on the boys side. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> In the big race, KESD was once again led by John Underwood and Stella van der Linde who had her first top finish of the season. Each was followed by a host of KESD teammates. For the boys: Linden van der Linde, Miles Partridge, and Lucas Switser placed 2nd-4th. Stella was followed by: Sara Lund, Samantha Hensel, Phoebe Muller, Lydia Bentley, Kerenna Gerhart, Fiona Muller, and Kenzleigh Henderson finishing in 2nd through 9th place leading to a team sweep of the meet. Congratulations on this amazing performance. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Concord/Lunenburg 3/4 Coed Soccer at Lyndon 10/5 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-06T18:25:21Z 2021-10-06T18:25:21Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Concord/Lunenburg 3/4 Coed Soccer at Lyndon 10/5 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer+feet.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Concord/Lunenburg 3/4 Coed team played a little short handed on Tuesday. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Wyatt Bradley, and Oakley Truehart, both had some big saves, to keep it a 1-0 game. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Lucy Chase had a shot go just wide in the final minutes and Wyatt also hit the post. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The team is starting to really play their positions better, and they are coming together as a team. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> One special moment I saw in our last practice was how Lucas Sidney came out after practice and gave shout outs to other players that needed a pick me up, and his words to the team were very uplifting. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> I was very proud to hear him do that. </span> </p> <p> <span> Coach James Nason </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD- Concord/Lunenburg at Lyndon 7/8 Coed 10/5 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-06T18:21:13Z 2021-10-06T18:21:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD- Concord/Lunenburg at Lyndon 7/8 Coed 10/5 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer-equipment-424.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The 5-8 soccer team traveled to LTS for a ý East Soccer showdown yesterday. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> After a very competitive first half that saw our ý East Concord/Lunenburg team take 11 shots on goal, the score at half time was 1-0 in favor of the ý East Lyndon team. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Madison Amadon broke through for her first goal of the season to get our ý East team on the board, the assist came from Conner Putvain. Putvain and Amadon both had stellar games on the front line, keeping the pressure on the Lyndon defense. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Darby Peters had 9 saves at keeper. Again, our defensive line held strong keeping minimum shots on goal for the keeper and held a very talented LTS team to a score of 3-1. Great work to both teams!  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD-Lyndon 5/6 Boys Soccer at Haverhill 10/5 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-06T18:01:56Z 2021-10-06T18:01:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD-Lyndon 5/6 Boys Soccer at Haverhill 10/5 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+Soccer+ball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The 5/6 grade boys played a very hard and aggressive match in Haverhill, NH on a nice fall evening and left the field with a 1-1 tie. Coaches would agree that this might have been our toughest competition thus far, and the best play that we put together as a whole unit. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The squad was led by Kellan Bristol, who had a beautiful breakaway lone goal and an outstanding performance by Zac Aubin, who played in the goal. Zac simply shut down anything that came his way and looked natural in his position, as well as the rest of the team. We had some other close opportunities at their goal, but were just not able to finish them off. We look forward to a rematch against Haverhill, at the end of the season, on our home turf. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image XC Woods Trail Run 10/2 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-04T16:16:18Z 2021-10-04T16:16:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy  10/2 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+x+country+oct+2+start.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On Saturday, the 5-8 XC runners participated in the Woods Trail Run at Thetford Academy, a New England Invitational. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> John Underwood (Burke) had an amazing top ten finish (10th) out of 167 runners. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Lucas Switzer (BTS 109th) and Patrick Tester (Lyndon TS 129th) were the next top finishes on the boys side. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> In the girls race 136 runners went to the start line. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Samantha Hensel (LTS 19th), Sara Lund (BTS 26th), and Stella van der Linde (BTS 42nd) led the KESD team to a 6th place team finish (third best VT team). </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Congratulations to the runners and coaches on their great performances! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Lyndon Live October 1 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-04T13:42:09Z 2021-10-04T13:42:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Lyndon Live Tech Time! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Live+posting.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> This month's </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1u3sZ1gRRIvsvyvHZ9J04HzPQi4xxUtjZ/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Lyndon Live program </a> <span> <span> with Principal, Amy Gale and Technology Integration and School Data Specialist, Andrea Moore.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Welcome Andrea! </span> </span> </p> </div> Lyndon Live,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD-Lyndon 5/6 Boys Soccer at Danville 9/29 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-02T16:21:43Z 2021-10-02T16:21:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD-Lyndon 5/6 Boys Soccer at Danville 9/29 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/soccer-ball-net-dark-blue-background_98542-6.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The KESD 5/6 boys team traveled to Danville on 9/29. Low in numbers, and on a shorter field than what they are used to playing, our team was able to walk away with a 2-2 tie. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our boys played well, but became a little bunched up and had a few shots sail over the goal. Both Grayson Bias and Trenton Ainsworth made some great stops, as they shared the goalie duties. Graham Moriarty scored both of the KESD goals.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Athletic Activities Cancelled 10/2 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-01T16:52:29Z 2021-10-01T16:52:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Weekend Activities Cancelled due to Weather </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Change+of+Plan.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> With steady rain and temperatures in the upper 40's. and low 50's in the morning, the following programs Saturday plans have been changed. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The PK-2 Soccer Skills Programs at Concord and at Lyndon Town School have been </span> </span> <span> cancelled </span> <span> . Next session, Saturday, 10/9. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> 3/4 Soccer Jamboree at the STJ School is </span> </span> <span> cancelled </span> <span> . This involved the Burke Boys, Lyndon Boys and Girls, and the Concord/Lunenburg Coed teams. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Presently not cancelled... </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer at Waterford at 11:00. A decision on this game will be made by the coaches Saturday morning at 8 am. Families will be notified of the decision. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD-Lyndon 5/6 Girls Soccer at Danville 9/29 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-01T13:42:50Z 2021-10-01T13:42:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD-Lyndon 5/6 Girls Soccer at Danville 9/29 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sports+soccer+color-f84ca12e.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The KESD-Lyndon 5/6 girls won their match with Danville in a 3-0 shut out. Zoe Bunnell of Riverside School led the team with the first goal with an assist from Lila Yerkes also of Riverside. Shortly after Emily Taylor of LTS brought in a second goal. The third and final goal of the game was the result of great team work.  Julia Allen of Sutton School took a shot on goal after receiving an assist from Lila Yerkes, that shot was blocked by the goalie, however Mackenzie Bean of LTS was quick to the rebound and took a second shot on the goal and scored. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Superintendent's Dispatch 9/29 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-10-01T13:31:46Z 2021-10-01T13:31:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Weekly Dispatch 9/29/2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/math-hi.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> In this week's dispatch, we watch students choosing "to work alone or in pairs on the aspect of math that they want to explore." </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> See the whole dispatch </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D4OM2juB_H_wQtnt3xs_UF0KQ2LmQeDJIKquLXjn3aI/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here.... </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> </div> Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer at Riverside 9/30 Karen West kwest@kingdomeast.org (Karen West) 2021-10-01T13:01:56Z 2021-10-01T13:01:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer at Riverside 9/30 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/soccer-ball-net-dark-blue-background_98542-6.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The KESD-Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Soccer team played on the road at Riverside and had their best game of the season. They showed great teamwork and communication, and were rewarded with a 2-0 victory. The entire team contributed, played with determination and an aggressiveness that they had been missing. Makayla Savage scored both goals on assists from Madison Amadon and Brianna Bunnell. Conner Putvain controlled the midfield with help from Mujji Johnson, Tyson Fortin and Zumye Chance. Ashtyn Chadburn, Aliah Hale, Mya Barney, Payton Cochran, and McKenna Amadon kept the backfield under lock and key allowing minimal shots on the goal. Darby Peters was a force with his "mullet shake" in the goal, totalling nine saves in the complete game shutout! Congratulations to all the athletes on their first victory of the season, we are so proud of you!! The 5-8 team is back in action Saturday at Waterford at 11 am.  </span> </p> </div> thumbnail main image KESD-Concord 5-8 Coed Soccer at Blue Mtn 9/28 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-29T12:04:08Z 2021-09-29T12:04:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD  Concord 5-8 Coed Soccer at Blue Mtn 9/28 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer-equipment-424.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD-Concord 5-8 Middle School team had a great game against BMU on Tuesday night. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Both teams got off to a fast start in the first half. Makayla Savage struck first on an assist from Madison Amadon. BMU tied the game up and went on to wrack up 4 goals in the first half. Brianna Bunnell had 3 saves in her half of goalie action. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Muijji Johnson got the scoring started in the 2nd half on an assist from Makayla Savage. BMU scored once more in the second half for a final score of 5-2. Darby Peters had a stellar 2nd half in the goal with 11 saves. The Middle school team looks forward to playing BMU again later this season to see how much we will improve.  </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image 7/8 KESD-Lyndon Boys at North Country 9/28 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-29T11:52:55Z 2021-09-29T11:52:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> KESD 7th and 8th grade Boys at North Country 9/28 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer+net.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The KESD-Lyndon 7/8 Boys Team travelled to Derby to face North Country Union Junior High School on Tuesday. Captains were John Underwood and Oliver Day. Charlie Heinrich-Clark played goalkeeper for KESD. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> North Country moved the ball well early. Tyler Schade had a strong game playing in the midfield. Charlie Heinrich-Clark made numerous saves as the passing and speed of North Country allowed them to get several breakaways. Ollie Day was solid in the middle of the defense, disrupting the North Country attack. Garret Mitchell also had some nice stops on defense. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The final score was NCUJHS 6, KESD 0. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image KESD - Lyndon 7/8 Coed Soccer at Blue Mtn. 9/24 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-27T16:41:19Z 2021-09-27T16:41:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KESD - Lyndon 7/8 Coed Soccer at Blue Mtn. 9/24 </span> </p> <h3> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer+net.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source. </span> </div> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image 5th/6th grade Soccer Jamboree Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-27T15:12:18Z 2021-09-27T15:12:18Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Soccer Jamboree 9/25 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer-equipment-424.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Saturday the KESD 5/6 boys team had two matches in their second home jamboree. Although they weren't able to get a 'W', they fought all the way until the end of each game and didn't make it easy for their two opponents.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> They faced off against St. J's 5th grade team and were down 4-0 by half time. The boys were able to find a late charge, winning the second half, but coming up a little short with the final score 6-3.The team was led with two goals from Graham Moriarty and one from Kellan Bristol. We made a few simple mistakes that the other team capitalized on and we had the opportunity to try some players in some new positions. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> In the second match against the St.J's 6th grade team, our boys jumped out early and led for most of the game. However, in the final moments of the match, the other team pulled ahead and we couldn't quite counter attack.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Our boys made some great attempts and you could visually see their confidence grow within their play. The score could have been spread out more, if it wasn't for some great defensive plays and stops from our goalie squad and defensive backs/mids. The boys were led by goals scored from Grayson Bias and Graham in this close 3-2. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Dispatch 9/22/2021 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-27T14:11:57Z 2021-09-27T14:11:57Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Weekly Dispatch 9/22/2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Fall+things+to+do-d81223aa.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Superintendent's Weekly </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GgIGw9YWFVSIG8ESFqMYx4QiwEiLUuD9DoE2_70tAfs/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Dispatch </a> <span> .  (Click on the colored text for the link) </span> </p> </div> Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image COVID update Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-24T19:08:02Z 2021-09-24T19:08:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> COVID Update SUTTON SCHOOL 9/24/2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/md/unsplash/dms3rep/multi/photo-1584036561566-baf8f5f1b144.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Please see this note from Rachel Robillard and Jennifer Botzojorns.    </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vV23qO1xNmdYenfHLWcu3UbxzpAlnqJVY4gGgj4zgks/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> LETTER 9/24/2021 </a> </p> </div> Sutton Village School thumbnail main image KESD Lyndon Matchup - Twinfield 9/21 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-22T15:40:13Z 2021-09-22T15:40:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD-Lyndon 7/8 Girls and Boys Soccer v. Twinfield 9/21 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+Soccer+ball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The girls soccer team opened matches with a 2-1 victory verses Twinfield. Lyndon struck first in the contest, only to have Twinfield answer back evening the contest at 1-1 at the half. In a very evenly played game, the girls got the game winner in the second half and followed by locking down defensively as Twinfield had some solid opportunities late.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The boys game saw the Lyndon side matched against a strong and skilled side from Twinfield. The boys were shutout in this contest, but look forward to a rematch later in the season to use as a measure of their progress. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The teams will partner in playing the first of two coed games in the schedule when they travel to Blue Mtn this Friday. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD Lyndon Boys 5/6 vs Danville 9/20 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-22T15:29:08Z 2021-09-22T15:29:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KESD-Lyndon 5/6 Boys Soccer v. Danville 9/20 </span> </p> <h3> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sports+soccer+color-f84ca12e.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The 5/6 boys were able to show their strength again, as they blanked the Danville School 7-0. It was a close match for most of the first half, but once our boys netted one, it opened the floodgates. Graham was the lone scorer, as he picked up 6 goals, while one was scored off the opposing team's defender. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The game couldn't have been won without our strong defense, who diminished any breakaway chances that Danville tried to take. Split duty goalies Xavier Pittman and Haven McHugh made some incredible saves and were the reason for KESD to not have a goal scored on them so far this year.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The girls and boys teams will start to prepare for a new challenge with another home Jamboree that will be happening this Saturday,  </span> </p> </div> Athletics,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD-Lyndon 5/6 Girls vs. Danville 9/20 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-22T15:17:19Z 2021-09-22T15:17:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD-Lyndon 5/6 Girls vs Danville 9/20 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer+feet.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Lyndon 5/6 girls won their match with Danville on Monday with a final score of 2-0. Both goals were scored by Anneliese Webber. The second goal was taken from outside the box and sank into the top corner of the net. Multiple shots on goal were also had by Addison Scott and Cora Adams. Danville almost battled back from the shut out game but a few outstanding saves made by goalie Mariah Birch coupled with the aggressive teamwork amongst the defenders prevented that from happening. </span> </p> <p> <span> The girls and boys teams will start to prepare for a new challenge with another home Jamboree that will be happening this Saturday. </span> </p> </div> Athletics,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image KESD-Lyndon 7/8 Boys Soccer v. Danville 9/17 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-22T14:53:34Z 2021-09-22T14:53:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD-Lyndon 7/8 Boys Soccer v. Danville 9/17 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer-equipment-424.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East Lyndon-based 7th &amp; 8th grade BOYS soccer team hosted Danville at Lyndon Town School this past Friday. Danville dominated possession near the Lyndon goal for the first several minutes of the game. Goal keeper Tatum Steen (Newark) was able to keep the ball out of the goal. After they warmed up, KESD was able to shift the momentum in their favor. Tyler Schade (LTS) took a pass up the sideline and beat a couple of defenders for a KESD goal. The score at halftime was 1-0. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The second half saw KESD come out ready to dominate. Strong midfield play by Zane Faherty (Riverside) created a number of scoring opportunities in the 2nd half. It wasn't long before Gabe Adams (Riverside) was able to find the back of the net for the first goal of the 2nd half. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Danville did find some rhythm and had numerous strong drives to the goal which were denied by Tyler Schade (LTS). Matt Duda (Burke Town School) found Colin Ulrich (LTS) on a cross. Ulrich calmly tucked the ball into the corner of the goal to put Lyndon up 3-0. Danville countered with a goal making it 3-1. Tatum Steen (Newark) struck a nice ball into the upper corner on a Matt Duda (BTS) assist to put Lyndon up 4-1. Danville again tried to push down the field but strong play from backs Parker McHugh (LTS), Ollie May (BTS), Garrett Mitchell (LTS) and Vance Johnson kept Danville from scoring more goals. Late in the match Steen (Newark) would find Adams (Riverside) for the game's final goal. KESD won 5-1. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Athletics,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Concord 3/4 Soccer 9/16 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-22T14:45:45Z 2021-09-22T14:45:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Concord 3/4 Coed Soccer at Danville 9/16 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Sports+soccer+color.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Concord 3/4 team participated in the Danville jamboree on Saturday. They played teams from Cabot and Lyndon. The first game was a 4-1 win with Brynn Bullard scoring two goals, Daniel Putvain scoring one goal, and Mason Allen scoring one goal. Ryan Nason and Daniel Putvain had multiple assists. Coach Nason was proud of everyone on the team for displaying very good sportsmanship, and really playing well as a team. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> The second game was a nail biter, but the team squeaked it out with a 2-1 Win. Goals by Brynn Bullard, and Lucas Sidney. Wyatt Bradley played great in the net, both games. He was replaced by Jaxon Birt in the 2nd half of game two and did an amazing job as well. Everyone contributed in a great team effort.  </span> </p> </div> Athletics,Concord School thumbnail main image KESD Lyndon Soccer 9/17 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-22T14:11:12Z 2021-09-22T14:11:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD-Lyndon 7/8 Girls Soccer v. Danville 9/17 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+Soccer+ball.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The KESD-Lyndon 7/8 grade girls soccer team had their first game on Friday v. Danville, and they certainly rose to the challenge. With just 11 players, the team had no substitutes and couldn't take a break except at halftime. But the girls pushed hard with red faces and played great, managing to get the first goal, a beautiful slow roller into the bottom corner by Esme Cobb. With our goalie out of town, volunteers stepped up and did a great job, only allowing one goal and the game ended in a 1-1 tie. It was a great way to start the season! </span> </p> </div> Athletics,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Postponement of Game Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-21T11:51:47Z 2021-09-21T11:51:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> 9/21 Concord Game with North Country Postponed </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Change+of+Plan.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Tuesday, 9/21 - Concord 7/8 Girls Soccer at North Country Postponed. Make up date TBD. </span> </p> </div> Athletics thumbnail main image Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer v. Riverside 9/16 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-17T11:37:06Z 2021-09-17T11:37:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> The Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer team had a great first game! </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/sports+soccer-equipment-424.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Concord/Lunenburg 5-8 Coed Soccer team had a great first game. The match with Riverside was an evenly played, competitive game that saw the first half end in a scoreless tie. Both teams had opportunities to score, but the defensive lines held strong. Defensive backs Aliah Hale, Payton Cochran, Mya Barney, and McKenna Amadon locked down the back field helping hold Riverside scoreless. Goalkeeper Brianna Bunnell had eight saves in her shut out half. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The 2nd half saw Riverside get off to a fast start scoring two goals quickly. Madison Amadon had a stellar game on the wing and had some of the team's best scoring opportunities. Ashtyn Cadburn was a spark from the half back position, keeping the ball moving in transition. Conner Putvain had six saves in the 2nd half. The final score was 3-0.  </span> </p> </div> Athletics,Concord School,Soccer,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Superintendent's Dispatch Sept. 15 2021 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-16T15:33:26Z 2021-09-16T15:33:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Dispatch Week of September 15 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/md/pexels/dms3rep/multi/pexels-photo-1250452.jpeg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/15FsdZHQeSvoxC633PZybjBySuz3N1NMFhOLwMb3DD0o/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Dispatch </a> <span> <span> - A regular newsletter for the public education community of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Millers Run, Newark, Sutton  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Click on the lighter colored text to view. </span> </span> </p> </div> Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image Practices Cancelled today 9/15/2021 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-15T17:18:12Z 2021-09-15T17:18:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> 9.15.2021 ALL PRACTICES CANCELLED </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/business+cancelled.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Wednesday, Sept. 15 - All KESD Athletics Practices are cancelled this afternoon. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Although the percentages have dropped for storm activity this afternoon, there is still a Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect. There are narrow lines of storms to our west that could produce heavy rain and wind, and thunder and lightning. Thus the decision to cancel all activities. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Your athletes next practice will be the next regularly scheduled practice unless notified otherwise by their coach. --David McGinn </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics,Critical Notifications thumbnail main image New Lyndon Town School Board Member Sworn in! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-15T12:33:48Z 2021-09-15T12:33:48Z <div> <a> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/logo-icon-0b698d73.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> KESD Board Vacancy filled! </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Last night at the KESD School Board Meeting over in Concord there was a lot going on!  One item on the </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z2SxX-aPweJxnm7UE_8Ttj1vde9YjfWBqMwIKhE8Cbk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> agenda </a> <span> <span> was "Board Development" which included filling a vacant seat on the board.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span>    </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Every March there are school board elections and board members serve for three years. If a board member resigns during their term, the remaining board members can appoint someone to fill the vacant seat until March. In March all candidates would need to run in an election and fill out petitions to be on the ballot as with any normal election. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> For the open Lyndon seat we had three applicants. The individuals attended the board meeting and spoke about their interests and qualifications. The Board then voted and selected one candidate, Lindsay Carpenter. The board was incredibly appreciative of all three candidates and their interest.  </span> </p> </div> District News,School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Board Meeting Agenda 9/14/2021 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-14T14:04:19Z 2021-09-14T14:04:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> KESD Board Meeting </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z2SxX-aPweJxnm7UE_8Ttj1vde9YjfWBqMwIKhE8Cbk/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Agenda </a> <span> <span> 9/14/2021 </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Please join us anytime.  </span> </span> <span> (Click on the lighter colored word "Agenda") </span> </p> </div> School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image KESD Board Meeting Minutes Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-14T13:57:42Z 2021-09-14T13:57:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD School Board Meeting 8.10.2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Minutes from the KESD Board Meeting on 8/10/2021.  Please feel free to come to our next board meeting.  All are welcome.    </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mLh0pMg9N-jhx2cGIVImo7hOM-fYM2WIsBrc-dSwa6c/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> 8/10/2021 Unapproved at time of posting. </a> </p> </div> Board meeting minutes from 8/10/2021 School Board News,KESD School Board thumbnail main image Weekend Jam! Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-13T11:48:46Z 2021-09-13T11:48:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 5th and 6th Girls and Boys Soccer Jamboree </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> September 13, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The </span> </span> <span> KESD 5/6 grade girls </span> <span> <span> played St. Johnsbury and Danville with split squads. Despite having only a few early season practices under their belts they exhibited strong defense and great teamwork. As two teams, they had a 3-1 record for the day showing excellent early season teamwork and defense. Multiple shots on goal were taken by KESD players Naveah Brown, Shelby Hensel and Lillian Lynaugh just to name a few. Congratulations on a great start. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> The </span> </span> <span> KESD 5/6 boys </span> <span> <span> played well and showed a very dominating performance as they outscored the Waterford Eagles 8-0. Scoring was led by Graham (4), Lucas (2), Kellan (1) and Grayson (1).  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Although the team still has much more to improve upon, we were starting to see some nice passing and positional play out of all 15 members there that day. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We look forward to having a full week of training before our next match. <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics,Soccer thumbnail main image First Cross Country Meet with Lyndon Institute Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-09T19:21:23Z 2021-09-09T19:21:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> KESD 1st Cross Country Meet 9/8/2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East grades 5-8 cross-country running team had their first middle school race at the Lyndonville Fairgrounds hosted by Lyndon Institute. Thirty-five racers from ý East, Oxbow and Danville competed on a 1.8 mile course. ý East came out strong in the boys race with six finishers in the top ten and winning as a team. John Underwood (grade 8) and Linden van der Linde (grade 8) from BTS came in first and second! The girls also won as a team and also had six racers in the top ten, with Samantha Hansel from LTS and Lyda Bentley (grade 5) from BTS in first and third place. Most impressive was the high energy and 100% effort by all of the athletes! </span> </p> <p> <span> Looking forward to the next meet in Danville on 9/14! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> District News,Athletics,KESD Cross country thumbnail main image Returning to School After an Illness Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-09T15:00:11Z 2021-09-09T15:00:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> A Letter from the Vermont Department of Health </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> September 9, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> This </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/179bWJStkFIi6rjIcNTZ55LBYM5CT2BOH/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> guidance </a> <span> <span> was developed by public health and healthcare professionals using proven public health principles. It may be revised in response to changing </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/179bWJStkFIi6rjIcNTZ55LBYM5CT2BOH/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> local and state circumstances </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s health, regardless of your child’s vaccination status, consult your child’s healthcare provider. </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Community+Five+Hands.jpg"/> </a> </div> Newark School,District News,COVID,Concord School,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image CONCORD BUS ANNOUNCEMENT Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-09-03T15:36:05Z 2021-09-03T15:36:05Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> CONCORD BUS ANNOUNCEMENT </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/md/unsplash/dms3rep/multi/photo-1527548052773-0cb9eeec5176.jpg"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> We regret to inform you that there will be no afternoon transportation on bus #1 (Jessica's Bus) on Tuesday, September 7th. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> We apologize for any inconvenience. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> </div> Concord School,Bussing,September 2021 thumbnail main image Lyndon Live 9/3/2021 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-09-03T14:02:37Z 2021-09-03T14:02:37Z <div> <a> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Lyndon+Live+posting.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Week one, Lyndon Live with Principal Amy Gale </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> September 3, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> School has begun!  There are so many great things happening at Lyndon Town School!  Listen live to the </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/14WVLkPOUOCE9eqwcgEQGxE4qaMMBQRVS/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Radio Link </a> <span> ! </span> </p> </div> Lyndon Live,September 2021,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Superintendent's Message 8/27/2021 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-08-27T14:58:20Z 2021-08-27T14:58:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Q and A with Dr. Joshua Kantrowitz from St Johnsbury Pediatrics </span> </h3> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/md/unsplash/dms3rep/multi/photo-1584036561566-baf8f5f1b144.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> This is an opportunity to hear from a local pediatrician about school opening and safety.  We have published this meeting on </span> </span> <a href="https://youtu.be/jDPKl5c0yzY" target="_blank"> Youtube. </a> </p> </div> On August 26 a Zoom meeting was held with Dr. Joshua Kantrowitz. Here is the recording. Do reach out with any further questions or comments. District News,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image COVID Letter for Parents Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-08-27T12:55:27Z 2021-08-27T12:55:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> COVID Guidance </span> </span> </h3> </div> <div> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/md/dmtmpl/dms3rep/multi/blog_post_image.png"/> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> COVID guidance from Vermont education organizations (school boards, superintendents and principals associations). </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please see the complete letter </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U5r842-HBUEFVjv4STfCt5x0VAs7LiOo/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> here </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Letter from Vermont education organizations Newark School,District News,COVID,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Letter from the Principal Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-08-13T14:57:08Z 2021-08-13T14:57:08Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Letter from the Principal </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 5, 2021 </span> </h4> <p> <span> <span> Butler’s Bus Service is currently finishing up transportation for the ý East summer camp and they plan to have all the bus routes mapped out by the end of the week of Aug 13th.  </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zsA827-kTXgzT1gM51uHgFxNk3YhF6OQ/edit?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=116486870808437680806&amp;rtpof=true&amp;sd=true" target="_blank"> See More </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> </div> Bussing news for Lunenburg. Bussing,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Let's Grow Concord - Community Meeting 2021-08-06T12:42:41Z 2021-08-06T12:42:41Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Let's Grow Concord - Community Meeting </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> August 8, 2022 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Good morning Concord community members,    <br/> </span> </h5> <p> <span> We're looking forward to seeing you on Monday, August 8th for Step 2 in the Let’s Grow Concord process. We'll be meeting at the Concord School (173 School St) from 6:30-9PM to review the action ideas shared in forums and surveys last month, and then vote on the top priorities for action. There will be pizza and snacks available. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We reviewed all the notes from the July forums, the survey input, and a forum with Concord youth and compiled everything we heard into a list of concrete action ideas for your review Monday night. You can find that list </span> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/px6zg1v23dun3p9/Concord%20Ideas.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank">  here </a> <span> .  </span> </p> <p> <span> Additionally, the  </span> <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/s/l4gwxg1lru01aje/ConcordCVNotesCompiled.pdf?dl=0" target="_blank"> notes from our first meeting </a> <span>  are now available on the Let’s Grow Concord website, and the meeting agenda for August 8th is attached to this email.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Everyone in Concord is encouraged to attend, even if you weren't able to come to the July meeting. Invite your neighbors and friends to weigh in on Concord community priorities- everyone is welcome! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Here’s the link to the  </span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1456747458102702/1456747461436035/" target="_blank"> Facebook event page </a> <span> <span> , and the </span> </span> <a href="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/files/uploaded/Concord_Step2.CMFlyer.pdf" target="_blank"> meeting flyer </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We're so excited to see you all there! </span> </p> </div> We're looking forward to seeing you on Monday, August 8th for Step 2 in the Let’s Grow Concord process. We'll be meeting at the Concord School (173 School St) from 6:30-9PM to review the action ideas shared in forums and surveys last month, and then vote on the top priorities for action. There will be pizza and snacks available. District News,Concord School,August 2022 thumbnail main image 2021 Fall Sports - Cross Country Running & Soccer Sign Up Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-07-29T17:06:17Z 2021-07-29T17:06:17Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2021 Fall Sports- Cross Country Running &amp; Soccer Sign Up </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> July 29, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I hope this note finds everyone enjoying their summer break after a truly unprecedented 2020-21 school year. I am excited to get the Athletics program in our district started again in full force and look forward to meeting you at games and races. I am also greatly appreciative of the Lyndon Area Youth Soccer Association, serving the northern sector of the district, and it’s board for partnering with the district in continuing the growth of the soccer opportunities for the students in the region. LAYS has done an amazing job, and it is our hope that this collaboration provides for age appropriate and gender segregated opportunities for the students in our soccer program at all seven schools. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> We will also offer cross country running for students in grades 5-8. We hope to have three different training sites (likely Burke, Concord, and Lyndon) and target competitions in our region as well as attending the Woods Trail Run in Thetford on Saturday, October 2.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please click on the link to complete the </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvvLyQrk7d0YRZFxbaoYpJn6qV7Ab-1Zwv8Z78_dcrPztfaw/viewform" target="_blank"> KESD Sports Sign Up form </a> <span> <span> by Friday, August 13, 2021. This important information will provide us the data needed to organize and provide the best programming possible across the district. In an attempt to maximize our communication with everyone in the district, you may receive this notification in multiple ways. You only need to complete the survey once per student. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> I do look forward to meeting you and offer two opportunities to sign up in person and answer any questions you may have. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I will be at the following locations from 4-6 pm next week… </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Monday, Aug. 2 - Concord School at entrance to the gym </span> </li> <li> <span> Tuesday, Aug. 3 - Lyndon Town School at the concession stand at the fields </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> YOU MAY ALSO E-MAIL ME AT </span> </span> <a href="mailto:DMCGINN@KINGDOMEAST.ORG"> DMCGINN@KINGDOMEAST.ORG </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS YOU WANT ANSWERED PRIOR TO COMPLETING THE SIGN UP. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Fall activities will begin Wednesday, Sept. 1. </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Enjoy the final month of your summer, and for those signing up for the Fall activities, stay tuned for future announcements. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> David McGinn </span> </p> <p> <span> KESD Athletic Director </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> We hope this note finds everyone enjoying their summer break after a truly unprecedented 2020-21 school year. I am excited to get the Athletics program in our district started again in full force. Please complete the KESD Fall Sports Sign Up form by Friday, August 13, 2021. This important information will provide us the data needed to organize and provide the best programming possible across the district. Newark School,Concord School,July 2021,Athletics,Miller's Run School,Student Activities,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image ý East Camp Weekly Update: Week 2 Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-07-12T20:39:53Z 2021-07-12T20:39:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> ý East Camp Weekly Update: Week 2 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> July 12, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Welcome to Week 2 of Camp! <br/> </span> </h5> <p> <span> We had an active and engaging first week of camp! Students swam, biked, danced hiked, read, ran, created, collaborated, and so much more. Thank you to all our community partners who helped make this week great! We can't wait for more fun: Read below for Week 1 highlights and important updates and reminders for Week 2. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Friday Activities: </span> </h5> <p> <span> This Friday, K-3 will be at LTS for the following activities: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Kindergarten: Old Stone House Museum presentations &amp; water/field day activities. </span> </li> <li> <span> 1st Grade: Performance by Jon Gailmore, song writing workshops &amp; water/field day activities. </span> </li> <li> <span> 2nd Grade: Performance by Jon Gailmore, song writing workshops &amp; water/field day activities. Gymnastics trip for Group 3 only. </span> </li> <li> <span> 3rd Grade: Presentations by The Fairbanks Museum &amp; water/field day activities. </span> </li> <li> <span> 4th - 7th Grade will take the following trips: </span> </li> <li> <span> 4th Grade: Jay Peak Water Park </span> </li> <li> <span> 5th Grade: Whale's Tale Water Park </span> </li> <li> <span> 6th Grade: Burke Mountain Pool &amp; ý Trails mountain biking </span> </li> <li> <span> 7th Grade: Siskin Outdoor Center </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> **Please note that students are grouped by last year's grade** </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/c5cd5da3938fe3456983151a2335406c.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span> Meet Our New Summer Camp Director! </span> </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Morgan Moore, </span> <span> <span> Director of Experiential Learning/Summer School Program Director </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> ý East </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> 119 Park Avenue </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndonville, VT 05851 </span> </p> <p> <a href="mailto:morganmoore@cnsuschools.org" target="_blank"> morganmoore@k </a> <a href="http://ingdomeast.org/" target="_blank"> ingdomeast.org </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> We had an active and engaging first week of camp! Students swam, biked, danced hiked, read, ran, created, collaborated, and so much more. Thank you to all our community partners who helped make this week great! We can't wait for more fun: Read below for Week 1 highlights and important updates and reminders for Week 2. District News,Newark School,Concord School,July 2021,Miller's Run School,Student Activities,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image 4-8 ý East Camp Weekly Update Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-06-28T21:59:30Z 2021-06-28T21:59:30Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 4-8 ý East Camp Weekly Update </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> June 28, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Camp Starts Next Week!  Camp Starts July 6, Tuesday(Due to the Holiday) and runs July 6 - August 6th, 7:00 to 3:00 every day! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Please be sure to </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/18tu6Gz9YiaIuEAx4SwWoOZVjcPtpbHwf/view" target="_blank"> READ </a> <span> <span> this notice as important details may have changed! </span> </span> </h5> </div> Camp Starts Next Week! Camp Starts July 6, Tuesday(Due to the Holiday) and runs July 6 - August 6th, 7:00 to 3:00 every day! District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Student Activities,June 2021,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image K -3 ý East Camp Weekly Update Cara Hill chill@kingdomeast.org (Cara Hill) 2021-06-28T19:21:37Z 2021-06-28T19:21:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> K-3 ý East Camp Weekly Update </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> June 28, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Summer-Camp-pink.jpeg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Camp Starts Next Week!  Camp Starts July 6, Tuesday(Due to the Holiday) and runs July 6 - August 6th, 7:00 to 3:00 every day! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Please be sure to </span> </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bA7tbja1c00LOPuyOcPV7u4g5zt6udPz/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> READ </a> <span> <span> this notice as important details may have changed! </span> </span> </h5> </div> Camp Starts Next Week! Camp Starts July 6, Tuesday(Due to the Holiday) and runs July 6 - August 6th, 7:00 to 3:00 every day! District News,Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Student Activities,June 2021,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Summer Camp! Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-05-24T17:14:03Z 2021-05-24T17:14:03Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Summer Camp! </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> May 24, 2021 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> "We are excited to announce that signups are open for the FREE ý East Summer Camp! Camp includes: tutoring and learning from teachers and community partners, outdoor field trips, options for mountain biking, gymnastics, theater, hiking, swim lessons, etc. Use the attached form to register your student. You can return paper or electronic forms to the front office at your student's school." </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/KE-Summer-Camp-Registration-Form-2021-Fillable-2.pdf" target="_blank"> Click here to view the KE Summer Camp Registration Form 2021 Fillable 2 </a> </h5> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Summer-Camp-Blog-1920w.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> We are excited to announce that signups are open for the FREE ý East Summer Camp! Camp includes: tutoring and learning from teachers and community partners, outdoor field trips, options for mountain biking, gymnastics, theater, hiking, swim lessons, etc. Newark School,District News,Concord School,May 2021,Miller's Run School,Student Activities,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image May 7th Softball Game Results Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-05-07T18:44:43Z 2021-05-07T18:44:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> May 7, 2021 Softball Game Results </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> May 7, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KESD softball beat Blue Mountain tonight 10-1 behind the strong pitching performance of Emersen Mitchell. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> She was backed up by a strong defensive performance by all the girls including 2 great catches by Ava Dwyer in right field. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> On offense, Ary Parker blasted a 2 run homer that sailed over the centerfield fence. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Adriana Hever added an inside the park home a few innings later. </span> </p> </div> KESD softball beat Blue Mountain tonight 10-1 behind the strong pitching performance of Emersen Mitchell. She was backed up by a strong defensive performance by all the girls including 2 great catches by Ava Dwyer in right field. Athletics thumbnail main image May 2021 Baseball & Softball Game Schedules Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-05-07T18:32:59Z 2021-05-07T18:32:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> BASEBALL - SOFTBALL GAME SCHEDULES </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Updated May 7, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1qUiCafBfM-1Do7c8Dozp_aCrmUfAf2MGVsTR6Br-SHQ/edit#gid=402424232" target="_blank"> Click here to view KESD Baseball &amp; Softball Game Schedules for May 3, 2021 - May 8, 2021. </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ldJ4rKBKxpxFzFw5swm3R4Qxxi0Gr29p0vsoxHmDuDo/edit#gid=2007037682" target="_blank"> Click here to view KESD Baseball &amp; Softball Game Schedules for May 10, 2021 - May 15, 2021. </a> </li> </ul> </div> BASEBALL - SOFTBALL GAME SCHEDULES: May 3 through May 8 May 10 through May 15 Athletics,Student Activities thumbnail main image Lunenburg & Concord Baseball & Softball Spring 2021 News Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-05-03T18:53:35Z 2021-05-03T18:53:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lunenburg/ Concord Athletic Teams News Baseball &amp; Softball Spring 2021 </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Week of May 3, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Baseball and Softball are back! The Concord/Lunenburg teams took the field at Blue Mountain yesterday for the first time in more than five years. Both teams lost, baseball 16-1 and softball 10-2, but it was a great first game effort on a wet afternoon. </span> </p> <p> <span> Darby Peters and Tyson Fortin each pitched from 60', for the first time and in relief for the baseball team, and Eli Kelley scored the team's lone run after stealing two bases. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The softball team started strong with the score 1-0 after three innings, and 3-1 at the end of four. Samara Rutledge struck out seven in a complete game on the mound and scored both of the C/L runs. Makayla Savage had three hits and Malie Hill and Ashtyn Chadburn each had an RBI. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The teams will return to Blue Mountain next Monday for a re-match. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Baseball Game Date Friday May 7, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> A six run 4th inning rally put the KESD 8th grade boys ahead of Oxbow for good in a 14-7 win on the road Monday, 5/3 afternoon. KESD jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the top of the first, but a five run rally in the bottom of the 3rd gave Oxbow a 6-3 advantage. It wasn't enough to keep the KESD boys down as they answered with six of their own in the top of the 4th to take a 9-6 lead. The KESD boys weren't finished as they added five more in the 5th for a 14-7 victory. Wyatt Mason and Casey Prue lead the KESD offense with 2 hits and 3 runs each. Ethan Lussier started on the mound for KESD, recording five strike outs on the day. Solid relief pitching by Casey Prue and Julian Thrailkill sealed the win. Thrailkill showed an impressive pick off move sniping both baserunners he allowed in his one inning of work.  </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> One run was all the offense the KESD 8th grade boys could muster in a 5-1 loss to a talented Blue Mountain squad Friday afternoon. The BMU defense played flawless baseball, fielding all but 2 balls the KESD offense put in play. A great pitching performance by BMU Kasen Blood (2 hits, 9 k's) kept the KESD offense off the board until the 6th inning when a double by Julian Thrailkill and an RBI single by Parker Norway erased the zero. The BMU offense chipped away, scattering 5 runs over 6 innings for the win. Solid defense play throughout by the KESD team stalled BMU from initiating any big offensive innings. Joe Schabler sparked the KESD defense running down a deep line drive down the right field chalk. Schabler showed off his cannon firing a strike to start a 9-4-6-5 relay to gun the runner down at 3rd trying to stretch a triple. It was a gutty performance by KESD starter Wyatt Mason giving up only four hits while recording eight strike outs in four innings of work. Casey Prue pitched the final two frames for KESD, allowing only two hits in relief. The KESD 8th grade boys move on to play Danville on the road Monday afternoon at 5:00pm. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Baseball and Softball are back! The Concord/Lunenburg teams took the field at Blue Mountain yesterday for the first time in more than five years. Both teams lost, baseball 16-1 and softball 10-2, but it was a great first game effort on a wet afternoon. Athletics,Concord School,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Letter to the Lunenburg School Community Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-05-03T17:25:02Z 2021-05-03T17:25:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Letter to the Lunenburg School Community </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> May 3, 2021 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Good Afternoon Lunenburg School Community,  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> As you know we have had a number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the Lunenburg community including members of the first, third and fifth grade school community.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We have been on remote learning for a week, since Tuesday afternoon April 27th. Due to the need for a number of individuals to quarantine, we need to extend remote learning through Monday, May 10th; all students may return to school on Tuesday, May 11th.  </span> </p> <p> <span> Parents and students should understand that while on remote learning, students are still required to log on to remote learning unless they are sick. If you have internet challenges, please reach out so we can do all that is necessary to provide you with a hot spot.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the name of the individual with COVID-19. Please do not speculate or ask about the individual, we are a small community and want to respect all members.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We recommend everyone take action to help limit the spread of COVID-19, even if you are not experiencing symptoms. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The most important things you can do: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Make an appointment to be immunized if you have not already </span> </li> <li> <span> Make sure you are wearing </span> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html" target="_blank">   </a> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html" target="_blank"> a mask </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> Make sure you are </span> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html" target="_blank">   </a> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html" target="_blank"> washing your hands </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> Stay home if you are sick. </span> </li> <li> <span> Call your primary care provider if you or your family members have symptoms </span> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html" target="_blank">   </a> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html" target="_blank"> of COVID-19 </a> <span> . </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We continue to see case counts of COVID19 in our county and the surrounding counties in Vermont and New Hampshire. This is a reminder for us all that the COVID19 pandemic has not ended. Please continue to be diligent and adhere to the mitigation measures that have worked so well to keep COVID19 out of our schools since September 8, 2020: </span> </p> <p> <span> Masks on faces--6-foot spaces--uncrowded places. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> In addition, please welcome our new School Nurse, Amy Clough  </span> <a href="mailto:aclough@kingdomeast.org"> aclough@kingdomeast.org </a> <span>  If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to any of us --  </span> <a href="mailto:shall@kingdomest.org" target="_blank"> shall@kingdomest.org </a> <span> <span> ,  </span> </span> <a href="mailto:jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org </a> <span>  or  </span> <a href="mailto:cmcvetty@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> cmcvetty@kingdomeast.org </a> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <span> Cheryl McVetty, Principal  </span> </p> <p> <span> Amy Clough, Lunenburg Nurse </span> </p> <p> <span> Jen Botzojorns, Superintendent of Schools </span> </p> <p> <span> Soph Hall, KESD Covid Coordinator </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Clough, Amy </span> <span>   </span> <span> <span>     </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Nurse </span> <span>   </span> <span> <span> Lunenburg School </span> </span> <span> (Ms. Clough will be filling our nurse position! Please welcome her) </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Ms. Clough comes to us with over 19 years of experience working Home health, Critical care, cardio- pulminary rehab at NVRH, in Johnson VT, Littleton NH, Dartmouth Hitchcock and several other locations. She has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Hartford and is currently working on her Master's Degree in Public Health and Education. She brings a bundle of energy and a wealth of experience working in our community at area hospitals. Ms. Clough lives in Lisbon with her family.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> Good Afternoon Lunenburg School Community, As you know we have had a number of positive cases of COVID-19 in the Lunenburg community including members of the first, third and fifth grade school community. Health Services,May 2021,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Full Community Letter BTS Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-05-01T17:30:19Z 2021-05-01T17:30:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> F <span> ull </span> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/5.1.21-full-Community-Letter-BTS.pdf" target="_blank"> Community Letter BTS </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> May 1, 2021 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Burke Town School Families: </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Today we received word that a member of our school community has tested positive for COVID 19. Upon learning of this news, we worked with the Vermont Department of Health to carry out contact tracing. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We separate programs and classes by cohort within Burke Town School, we isolate sub-groups within our in-person community, and we all follow safety measures. Because of these measures, at this point  </span> <span> <span> we will be pivoting to remote instruction for second grade students only. Second graders will be learning remotely through Friday 5/7.  </span> </span> <span> All other grades will continue with in-person instruction at Burke Town School. Second grade families will be able to pick up devices and instructional materials via drive through in the upper parking lot between 8:30-10:00 am on Monday 5/3. Remote instruction for second graders will begin at 11:00 am on Monday. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Department of Health has instructed us that a small number of our school community are determined to be “close contacts” with the reported positive COVID tests. These individuals are required to quarantine as directed by the Department of Health.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Vermont Department of Health reminded us that if people are concerned about whether or not they are a close contact, the contact tracers are still in the process of reaching out. However, at this point in time anyone believed to be a close contact has received initial communication from the school. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to privacy laws, we are not able to release the name of the individuals with COVID-19 or the individuals quarantining. If you have questions or concerns, reach out directly to Principal Megan Jones, Nurse Louise Vinton or Superintendent Jennifer Botzojorns. We all welcome calls and emails so we can respond directly to any questions or needs of additional information.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> With respect and appreciation for being partners together in this journey. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely yours, </span> </p> <p> <span> Megan Jones, Principal <br/> Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent </span> </p> </div> Today we received word that a member of our school community has tested positive for COVID 19. Upon learning of this news, we worked with the Vermont Department of Health to carry out contact tracing. We separate programs and classes by cohort within Burke Town School, we isolate sub-groups within our in-person community, and we all follow safety measures. District News,May 2021,Health Services,Critical Notifications,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Positive Covid Test at Sutton Village School Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-04-24T19:30:20Z 2021-04-24T19:30:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span>  </span> </span> Positive Covid Test at Sutton Village School </h2> </div> <h4> <font> March 24, 2021 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Parents of Sutton Village School Students, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> I want to inform everyone that today, March 24, we learned that a member of our K-2 cohort has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). When we are alerted about a positive case we review our room logs and attendance records, determine specific contact times and notify individuals determined to be close contacts. We have consulted with the department of health and have made decisions based on their consultation. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The students in Sutton’s kindergarten, first, and second grade are pivoting to remote learning until Tuesday, March 30th with a possible return to in person learning on Wednesday, March 31st. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The final return date will be determined based on further information from the VT Department of Health. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release names of any individuals with COVID-19. Please do not ask or post on social media any speculation concerning the identity of the individuals. It is important to respect privacy and minimize rumors within our community. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you as necessary. Continue to take good care of yourselves and each other. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Please reach out to Jean Maleski ( </span> <a href="mailto:jmaleski@kingdomeast.org"> jmaleski@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) Soph Hall (shall@kingdomeast.org), Jennifer Botzojorns ( </span> <a href="mailto:jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org"> jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) or me directly ( </span> <a href="mailto:rrobillard@kingdomeast.org"> rrobillard@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) if you have any questions. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Rachel Robillard, Principal <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent of Schools SVS Community letter 3.24.21 <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents of Sutton Village School Students, I want to inform everyone that today, March 24, we learned that a member of our K-2 cohort has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). When we are alerted about a positive case we review our room logs and attendance records, determine specific contact times and notify individuals determined to be close contacts. We have consulted with the department of health and have made decisions based on their consultation. The students in Sutton’s kindergarten, first, and second grade are pivoting to remote learning until Tuesday, March 30th with a possible return to in person learning on Wednesday, March 31st. The final return date will be determined based on further information from the VT Department of Health. Health Services,April 2021,Critical Notifications,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image Communication from Lyndon Town School re: Childcare Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-04-24T19:26:19Z 2021-04-24T19:26:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Communication from Lyndon Town School re: Childcare <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> March 24, 2021 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Robo Email from Amy Gale to all parents: </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Hello Parents of Lyndon Town School Students, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> A number of you have reached out to ask if your child should go to daycare. We do not have enough information to give you a recommendation. At this time we do not have enough information to narrow the contacts to specific classrooms. Contact tracing needs to be completed. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> What we can tell you is that we are concerned enough to have all students stay home from Lyndon Town School tomorrow. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> We understand this is ambiguous, however as soon as we have more information we will share it with you. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Tomorrow, Thursday March 25th we will provide an update. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Hello Parents of Lyndon Town School Students, A number of you have reached out to ask if your child should go to daycare. We do not have enough information to give you a recommendation. At this time we do not have enough information to narrow the contacts to specific classrooms. Contact tracing needs to be completed. April 2021,Critical Notifications,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Concord/Gilman Report Presentation and Meeting Information Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-04-13T21:16:17Z 2021-04-13T21:16:17Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> Concord/Gilman Report Presentation <span> &amp; </span> Meeting Information </h2> </div> <h4> <font> April 13, 2021 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Parents, Guardians and Families of the Concord and Gilman community, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The ý East School Board is reviewing a report about the Gilman School, and the potential for merging 6th – 8th grade of Gilman and Concord. Many of you shared input at the meetings last spring, summer, and then some folks also shared input this past fall. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Tomorrow the Report will be shared with the ý East Board, and there will be a month to ask questions, review and the board will vote in May. I wanted to provide you with a link to the report and the meeting information. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Here is a link to the Board agenda:  </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xX4OP7fthK8-01GeVqr3Gp7jBlJ2AOkgM8i4sH9tjOk/edit" target="_blank"> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xX4OP7fthK8-01GeVqr3Gp7jBlJ2AOkgM8i4sH9tjOk/edit </a> </p> <p> <span> Here is a link to the full report:  </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MhL3P8yaIi23Mxh0V3BZJftpTw7T6h_S/view" target="_blank"> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MhL3P8yaIi23Mxh0V3BZJftpTw7T6h_S/view </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely,  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Jennifer Botzojorns </span> </p> <p> <span> Superintendent of Schools <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents, Guardians and Families of the Concord and Gilman community, The ý East School Board is reviewing a report about the Gilman School, and the potential for merging 6th – 8th grade of Gilman and Concord. Many of you shared input at the meetings last spring, summer, and then some folks also shared input this past fall. District News,Concord School,April 2021,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Bus Service Updates Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-04-02T19:11:16Z 2021-04-02T19:11:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> Bus Service Updates <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> April 2, 2021 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear ý East Community Members, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> I am writing to follow up on our decision this week to suspend transportation services from the Butler Bus Company. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> The Vermont Department of Health has completed their outbreak investigation and are satisfied that the bus company understands protocols related to Covid-19. We have assurances from the company owner that there are no cases where employees who should not be working are on the job. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We will be resuming bus service for Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Miller’s Run, and Sutton starting on Monday, April 5, 2021. Burke and Newark will have some minor interruptions in their service and the principal will reach out directly to families. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> I know the interruption in your schedules has been disruptive and I want to thank everyone for your adaptation and flexibility this week. We appreciate all that you do to support our young learners. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent of Schools </span> </p> </div> Dear ý East Community Members, I am writing to follow up on our decision this week to suspend transportation services from the Butler Bus Company. The Vermont Department of Health has completed their outbreak investigation and are satisfied that the bus company understands protocols related to Covid-19. We have assurances from the company owner that there are no cases where employees who should not be working are on the job. Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,April 2021,Critical Notifications,Sutton Village School,Lunenburg School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Butler Bus Company Services Suspended Temporarily Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-03-28T19:14:40Z 2021-03-28T19:14:40Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Butler Bus Company Services Suspended Temporarily </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> March 28, 2021 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Parents and Guardians </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> We learned on Saturday, March 27th that the Vermont Department of Health is conducting an outbreak investigation regarding COVID-19 cases and potential contacts among some of the staff of Butler Bus Company. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Based on this information, we are suspending bus service provided by Butler Bus Company in order to allow cases and contacts to be identified and to minimize the risk of future exposures while the cases isolate and the contacts quarantine. We expect this to be in effect at least through Friday April 2nd. We will continue to monitor this situation and we will let you know when the appropriate steps have been taken so that bus service can resume.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> We understand that the loss of transportation presents problems for some of our families, and we regret having to take this action. Your school principal will be sending a robo call and email early this afternoon to explain any pick up and drop off changes. Each school will share information on how we can work together to facilitate learning if you are unable to find suitable transportation for your children.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Continue to take good care of yourselves and each other. Please reach out to your building principal if you have any questions.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <span> Jennifer Botzojorns </span> </p> <p> <span> Superintendent of Schools </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents and Guardians, We learned on Saturday, March 27th that the Vermont Department of Health is conducting an outbreak investigation regarding COVID-19 cases and potential contacts among some of the staff of Butler Bus Company. Based on this information, we are suspending bus service provided by Butler Bus Company in order to allow cases and contacts to be identified and to minimize the risk of future exposures while the cases isolate and the contacts quarantine. We expect this to be in effect at least through Friday April 2nd. Newark School,Concord School,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Sutton Village School,Lunenburg School,March 2021,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Lyndon Town School COVID positive test & remote learning Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-03-24T19:21:56Z 2021-03-24T19:21:56Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lyndon Town School COVID Positive Test &amp; Remote Learning </span> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> March 24, 2021 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Hello Parents of Lyndon Town School Students </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> This is Principal Amy Gale with an important message. Please listen to the entire message. Today, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, we learned that a person within the LTS community has tested positive for the Coronavirus. We are working with the VT Department of Health regarding this information. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> As a precautionary measure we are pivoting the entire school to remote learning for Thursday, March 25. No students will be in the building for learning on Thursday. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our return to school on Friday will be dependent on the completion of contact tracing and the information we receive from the Vermont Department of Health. Students should use the remote learning paper packets which were sent home earlier this year, for their learning activities for the day on Thursday. All students should spend time reading. Teachers will be reaching out to check in with students via phone calls or electronic means if available. If you would like breakfast and lunch for your student on the remote day, it can be picked up at the school. Please call and we will have it ready for you. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release information about the individual with COVID-19. Please do not speculate or ask about the individual, we are a small community and want to respect all members. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please answer the phone if the Health Department or our school office contacts you. A contact tracer may be trying to reach you with important information. If you are not contacted by the department of Health or our office within 48 hours, it means you are not a close contact. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> <br/> We urge everyone to take action to help limit the spread of COVID-19. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The recent uptick in cases locally is a strong reminder that we must continue to: <br/> ● Make sure your child is wearing a mask. <br/> ● Make sure your child is washing their hands. <br/> ● Keep your child home if they are sick. <br/> ● Call your primary care provider if you or your child have symptoms of COVID-19. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Thursday afternoon I will communicate an update to you from our school office regarding the return date for students. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at (626-3209) or by email at </span> </span> <a href="mailto:agale@kingdomeast.org"> agale@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> . <br/> </span> </p> </div> Hello Parents of Lyndon Town School Students This is Principal Amy Gale with an important message. Please listen to the entire message. Today, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, we learned that a person within the LTS community has tested positive for the Coronavirus. We are working with the VT Department of Health regarding this information. Health Services,Critical Notifications,March 2021,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Newark Street School Positive Covid Test Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-03-18T20:35:20Z 2021-03-18T20:35:20Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> Newark Street School Positive Co <span> <span>  </span> v </span> id Test </h2> </div> <h4> <font> March 18, 2021 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Newark Street School Community Members, </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Today we received word that a member of our school community has tested positive for COVID 19. Upon learning of this news​, we worked with the Vermont Department of Health to carry out contact tracing. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We separate programs and classes by cohort within Newark Street School, we isolate sub-groups within our in-person community, and we all follow safety measures. Because of these measures, at this point our ability to provide in-person instruction at all grade levels remains in place, and there is not a need to switch to remote learning at this time. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Department of Health has instructed us that a small number of our school community are determined to be “close contacts” with the reported positive COVID tests. These individuals are required to quarantine as directed by the Department of Health. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Vermont Department of Health ​reminded us that if people are concerned about whether or not they are a close contact, the contact tracers are still in the process of reaching out. However, at this point in time anyone believed to be a close contact has received initial communication from the school. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to privacy laws, we are not able to release the name of the individuals with COVID-19 or the individuals quarantining. If you have questions or concerns, reach out directly to Principal Tim Mulligan, Nurse Jean Maleski or Superintendent Jennifer Botzojorns. We all welcome calls and emails so we can respond directly to any questions or needs of additional information. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We recommend everyone take action to help limit the spread of COVID-19, even if your child is not experiencing symptoms. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The most important things you can do: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Make sure your child is wearing​ ​a mask​. </span> </li> <li> <span> Make sure your child is​ ​washing their hands​. </span> </li> <li> <span> Keep your child home if they are sick. </span> </li> <li> <span> Call your primary care provider if you or your child have symptoms​ ​of COVID-19​.Thank you for understanding that, due to privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19 or the individuals quarantining. With respect and appreciation for being partners together in this challenging journey. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely yours, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Tim Mulligan, Principal, Newark Street School <br/> Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent of Schools <br/> </span> </p> </div> Newark School,Health Services,Critical Notifications,March 2021 thumbnail main image Positive Covid Test Burke Town School Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-03-15T20:40:13Z 2021-03-15T20:40:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span>  </span> </span> Positive Covid Test Burke Town School </h2> </div> <h4> <font> March 15, 2021 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Dear Burke Town School Families: </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Today we received word that a member of our school community has tested positive for COVID 19. Upon learning of this news, we worked with the Vermont Department of Health to carry out contact tracing. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We separate programs and classes by cohort within Burke Town School, we isolate sub-groups within our in-person community, and we all follow safety measures. Because of these measures, at this point our ability to provide in-person instruction at all grade levels remains in place, and there is not a need to switch to remote learning at this time. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Department of Health has instructed us that a small number of our school community are determined to be “close contacts” with the reported positive COVID tests. These individuals are required to quarantine as directed by the Department of Health.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The Vermont Department of Health reminded us that if people are concerned about whether or not they are a close contact, the contact tracers are still in the process of reaching out. However, at this point in time anyone believed to be a close contact has received initial communication from the school. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to privacy laws, we are not able to release the name of the individuals with COVID-19 or the individuals quarantining. If you have questions or concerns, reach out directly to Principal Megan Jones, Nurse Louise Vinton or Superintendent Jennifer Botzojorns. We all welcome calls and emails so we can respond directly to any questions or needs of additional information.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> With respect and appreciation for being partners together in this journey. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely yours, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Megan Jones, Principal <br/> Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Burke Town School Families: Today we received word that a member of our school community has tested positive for COVID 19. Upon learning of this news, we worked with the Vermont Department of Health to carry out contact tracing. We separate programs and classes by cohort within Burke Town School, we isolate sub-groups within our in-person community, and we all follow safety measures. Because of these measures, at this point our ability to provide in-person instruction at all grade levels remains in place, and there is not a need to switch to remote learning at this time. Health Services,Critical Notifications,March 2021,Burke Town School thumbnail main image KESD Zoom Meetings Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-03-08T21:55:10Z 2021-03-08T21:55:10Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span>  </span> </span> KESD Zoom Meetings </h2> </div> <h4> <font> March 8, 2021 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1atTeRqFwaVZSSSDoo4Ruja17aRfhGJCnAsftRSaK_Nk/edit" target="_blank"> January 12, 2021 </a> <span>  - password:  </span> <span> 417427 </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nr-kjWb4vcqlmPV0oXUd-5rhuu1uG5Dk/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> July 14, 2020 </a> </p> <p> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/5MFxbOvQxnxJW53BzR_NYK94EJrsT6a8hnMW-KcEyxzVepaTQftcbZrPy_9A2Zgv?startTime=1591738898000" target="_blank"> June 9, 2020 </a> <span>  - password:  </span> <span> 6o?85d^Z </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/y8h_NJPt7U1LW4WRwVD7XbB9Jrj8eaa82nUY8_dfnkvXTAbQYvezaJxovgxSaPrU" target="_blank"> May 12, 2020 </a> <span>  - password:  </span> <span> 9V*Z*Ip+ </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://zoom.us/rec/share/7v1zCe_J3EROcK_czG3jWvQRHKTCT6a82ihK-fYKnxvOhVDzx3IvucMCe6b_9Etl" target="_blank"> April 14, 2020 </a> <span>  - password:  </span> <span> S2^?2J9? </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> KESD Zoom Meeting Schedule Information. District News,Critical Notifications,March 2021 thumbnail main image Vermont Agency of Education COVID Survey Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-03-08T21:52:43Z 2021-03-08T21:52:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Vermont Agency of Education COVID Survey </span> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> March 8, 2021 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The Vermont Agency of Education, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health, is seeking information to assist with planning a potential COVID-19 vaccine deployment to school staff. The AOE has designed a  </span> <a href="https://vermont.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d01e01e425fa1e66c26167761&amp;id=70fba02b25&amp;e=00a617c8a9" target="_blank"> brief survey </a> <span> <span>  to be completed by school staff, in which they will indicate the SU/SD/Independent School where they work, their age range, if they have certain health conditions and whether or not they would be interested to receive the vaccine if it were offered for free in their district or school. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Participation in the survey is voluntary and anonymous. </span> <span>  No personally identifiable information (i.e. name, date of birth) will be gathered. The survey is not a registration and completing it does not constitute signing up for or declining a vaccine. This survey is open to all school employees at public and independent schools. Front line contractors (e.g. food service, bus drivers, etc.) will be considered for vaccination, but should not complete the survey at this time. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Please share this survey with your staff and encourage them to complete by 4:30 p.m. on March 1, 2021, at which point the survey will be closed to additional responses. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Survey Share Link: </span> <a href="https://vermont.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d01e01e425fa1e66c26167761&amp;id=af97abb375&amp;e=00a617c8a9" target="_blank"> <br/> https://www.cognitoforms.com/VermontAgencyOfEducation/_2021AgencyOfEducationVaccinationSurvey </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> The Vermont Agency of Education, in partnership with the Vermont Department of Health, is seeking information to assist with planning a potential COVID-19 vaccine deployment to school staff. The AOE has designed a brief survey to be completed by school staff, in which they will indicate the SU/SD/Independent School where they work, their age range, if they have certain health conditions and whether or not they would be interested to receive the vaccine if it were offered for free in their district or school. Health Services,Critical Notifications,March 2021 thumbnail main image LTS Fourth Grade Student Cohort to Pivot to Remote Learning Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-03-08T21:47:29Z 2021-03-08T21:47:29Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span>  </span> </span> LTS Fourth Grade Student Cohort to Pivot to Remote Learning </h2> </div> <h4> <font> March 8, 2021 </font> </h4> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/LTS+Fourth+Grade+Student+Cohort+to+Pivot+to+Remote+Learning.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> Dear Parents of Lyndon Town School Students, I want to inform everyone that today, March 8, we learned that a member of our fourth grade community in Ms. Bussiere's classroom has tested positive for Coronavirus (COVID-19). When we are alerted about a positive case we review our room logs and attendance records, determine specific contact times and notify individuals determined to be close contacts. Critical Notifications,March 2021,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image 2021 Warning Annual Meeting and FY22 Budget Flyer Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-03-01T22:01:37Z 2021-03-01T22:01:37Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> 2021 Warning Annual Meeting and FY22 Budget Flyer </span> </h2> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp.cdn-website.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/2021+Warning+Annual+Meeting+and+FY22+Budget+Flyer+Blog+IMG.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Resources: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1atTeRqFwaVZSSSDoo4Ruja17aRfhGJCnAsftRSaK_Nk/edit" target="_blank"> Click here to view the 2021 Warning </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1atTeRqFwaVZSSSDoo4Ruja17aRfhGJCnAsftRSaK_Nk/edit" target="_blank"> Click here to view the FY22 Budget Flyer </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> 2021 Warning Annual Meeting and FY22 Budget Flyer Information and links. District News,Critical Notifications,Budget,March 2021 thumbnail main image KESD Weather Closure Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-02-16T22:07:27Z 2021-02-16T22:07:27Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> <span>  </span> </span> KESD Weather Closure </h2> </div> <h4> <font> March 8, 2021 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Due to the coming storm and weather forecast, all ý East Schools are closed February 16, 2021 . This includes Burke Town School. Concord School. ý East Virtual Academy. Lyndon Town School. Lunenburg + Gilman Schools. Millers Run School. Newark Street School. Sutton Village School. Repeat. All ý East District schools are closed tomorrow. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Due to the coming storm and weather forecast, all ý East Schools are closed February 16, 2021 . This includes Burke Town School. Concord School. ý East Virtual Academy. Lyndon Town School. Lunenburg + Gilman Schools. Millers Run School. Newark Street School. Sutton Village School. Repeat. All ý East District schools are closed tomorrow. Newark School,Concord School,February 2021,Miller's Run School,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Hakuna matata, nenda salama Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2021-01-11T18:00:13Z 2021-01-11T18:00:13Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Hakuna matata, nenda salama <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <h4> January 11, 2021 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> “Mazungu, mazungu sasa hoja.. SASA HOGA,” the man yelled. I could not remember hoja in Swahili, but sasa meant now. As the busload teemed toward me, I followed suit. From the back of the rickety school bus, I leaped out the emergency exit onto the savannah. Five guards, all under the age of 18, with camouflage fatigues, AK-47s and uzis, pointed at the sixty-five Africans and three Americans as we lined up and emptied our packs and suitcases on the parched grass. They looked through our belongings to be sure we had no weapons. Then, hakuna matata, nenda salama (no problem, go in peace). Boarding the bus we rode through potholed dirt tarmac roads, past burnt out tanks, (wildlife, plains, acacia trees, mountains and beautiful people) bombed buildings, and eventually reached our destination.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> My position in rural Uganda at Ibuga Refugee Settlement was working with women to develop economic schemes to sell crafts. As a cynical, rebellious youth, I did not like our country, shunned government, politicians, business and anything that represented authority. I considered myself liberetarian. I was in Africa to do good in the world, and escape America. What I realized from this time is that I loved my country. Cynicism morphed to the realization that we have the best democracy in the world. One does not realize this without the perspective of a ruthless dictator, Idi Amin, being overthrown by a revolutionary guard of young soldiers. The same soldiers who searched my belongings to “keep the peace.” Their nascent democracy paled in comparison to my home in America.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Earlier this week as I listened to speeches from the senate floor, watched video clips and images of the actions by Americans — incited by our sitting leader. I could not help but wonder, “What is wrong with us? Where has civility, dignity, reality, truth, leadership, respect, gone?” I thought of other countries, ruthless actions, war, and our peaceful (mostly) nation. We are plagued by an illogical state of affairs that is our own cultural making. I never thought I would see so much bitter anger, hypocrisy, hatred, distrust and violence. Fueled by rage clicks on social media platforms. We can not become a nation, like the Uganda I visited, that changes leaders through violence. We must change this American course.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span>  I hold dear to my heart everyone who is reading this. You are important. You make a difference. You can change the lives of children, their outlook, their understanding, their possibilities for success. You are the key to changing the world, one child, one interaction, one day at a time. We must lean into this moment, think and reflect on the importance of the education we provide for our children. The small moment. The listening to their stories, allowing them to feel heard, teaching civil discourse. Being solid rocks. Strong. Kind. We must, as we pass through this school year, continue our important work. By this, in our small communities in Vermont, we can acknowledge disenfranchisement, and listen and educate through the anger and violence. Leadership matters- every person who is reading this is a leader in some way. You lead your students, you lead your colleagues, you lead families. May we all help move our people forward in the small intentional ways we communicate our kindness and need for a civil, peaceful democracy. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Here are a few resources to talk with children about the current state of affairs.  </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Teaching Tolerance:  </span> <a href="https://www.tolerance.org/magazine/when-bad-things-are-happening" target="_blank"> When Bad Things Are Happening </a> <span> <span> , </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Dr. Alyssa Hadley Dunn:  </span> <a href="https://beyondthestoplight.com/2021/01/06/resources-for-teachers-on-the-days-after-the-attack-on-the-u-s-capitol/" target="_blank"> Resources for Teachers on the Days After the Attack on the US Capitol </a> <span> , </span> </li> <li> <span> Official statement from  </span> <a href="https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/official-statement-governor-phil-scott-rioters-us-capitol" target="_blank"> Governor Scott </a> <span> .  </span> <a href="https://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/daily-videos/classroom-resource-insurrection-at-the-u-s-capitol/?fbclid=IwAR1t4-zEEuASjPVrIMlj8_pOtOBz3JhAi-zEikUjf5V79c7DJu2ssTq880g" target="_blank"> PBS </a> <span> . </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Academics  </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mnu_HjZvk1baXMqLGUzWydF0MF7GcDBe/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> EOY Learning Targets &amp; Essential Skills </a> </li> <li> <span> KESD Curriculum Guides:  </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rMg48hXHRQnKU3lYdaIQZsXK0-98pkP9hdb7gj2XTW8/edit" target="_blank"> Science </a> <span>   </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ip2n27awTK_P_kcFB7OTTrTLDhlrUteqlzAbwlJWf3Q/edit" target="_blank"> Mathematics </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B1iZt8wMa_f84U3x711wzVPbN_a0ifQ10f5wWYGyb4s/edit" target="_blank"> Humanities  </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> NEW WEDNESDAY 7:00pm ASTRONOMY CLUB: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The ý East Afterschool Program (KEAP) Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S.T.E.M) Adventure ​Team is excited to offer you ​a ​new virtual family program in the new year at a time of day when all the members of your family can take part​!​ </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Starting Wednesday, Jan. 6 at 7:00pm, we will offer an ​ONLINE Astronomy Club! This opportunity is ​open to all ý East School District students, employees and their families​. ​ Sign up (it’s free!) to l​earn all about the night sky in your backyard​ in a class led by Bobby Farlice-Rubio​, ​Science Educator at the Fairbanks Museum &amp; Planetarium​. ​This series will take place on every Wednesday in January from 7:00-8:00pm: January 6, 13, 20 &amp; 27. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> S​ign up here:  </span> <a href="https://forms.gle/LsnQdxUWE1VWdkc86" target="_blank"> https://forms.gle/LsnQdxUWE1VWdkc86 </a> <span>  ​Or​,​ contact Anne Hatch,  </span> <a href="mailto:ahatch@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> ahatch@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> /802-626-4731 for more information. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Writing Valentines  </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The Council on Aging is working with area schools to have students submit valentine’s for our take out/home-delivered meal recipients. We need 1,000 valentines. The valentines can be hand-made with simple paper and crayons. Nothing fancy.  </span> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SatAnWxrWMv_YloHJBzIvo3e-BhhvuJw/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Valentine’s for Elders </a> </h5> <p> <span> <span> They can be picked up or they can be dropped off at the St. J Council on Aging office by February 3rd. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Feel free to send the attached to friends to help spread the word. <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> For more info, contact Mel Reiss at 802-745-8136. </span> </p> </div> “Mazungu, mazungu sasa hoja.. SASA HOGA,” the man yelled. I could not remember hoja in Swahili, but sasa meant now. As the busload teemed toward me, I followed suit. From the back of the rickety school bus, I leaped out the emergency exit onto the savannah. Superintendent's Blog,January 2021 thumbnail main image Superintendent Dispatch Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-19T06:57:38Z 2020-12-19T06:57:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Superintendent Dispatch </span> </h2> </div> <h4> December 9, 2020 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> As we creep toward the winter solstice, an instinct emerges: to sleep, hibernate, hide, get under cover, snuggle up, cook, drink tea, lounge, rest, light candles, give gifts, and of course eat.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The eating for some means busy busy busy cooking before eating! It may be that pot roast, cajun shrimp, cookies, pies, candies. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> I accidentally bought some candy molds, and 25 pounds of chocolate, and now I am making a complete mess of my kitchen each night. However, it reminds me that I can lose myself in creating some-sort-of-chocolate-something.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Today while out in a school I noticed that this is occurring in our schools. Children are creating those somethings. Because of our faculty and staff! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The challenge is we love these moments, yet we are tired from our pandemic- related- thus-and- such-exhaustion. Nobody is really sure when the marathon will end. However if we make lots of chocolate or have our children make tree houses… we can carry on and get our winter solstice hunkering all settled in for a nap. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Academics </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mnu_HjZvk1baXMqLGUzWydF0MF7GcDBe/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> EOY Learning Targets &amp; Essential Skills </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rMg48hXHRQnKU3lYdaIQZsXK0-98pkP9hdb7gj2XTW8/edit" target="_blank"> KESD Science Curriculum Guide </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ip2n27awTK_P_kcFB7OTTrTLDhlrUteqlzAbwlJWf3Q/edit" target="_blank"> KESD Mathematics Curriculum Guide </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B1iZt8wMa_f84U3x711wzVPbN_a0ifQ10f5wWYGyb4s/edit" target="_blank"> KESD Humanities Curriculum Guide </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> STEM Adventures Webpage:  </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Check out the district wide remote student opportunities from the Afterschool For All grant with our STEM Adventures Programs by Drew Bush, Sue Winsor &amp; Autumn Walsh on their new webpage. Please share with students &amp; families! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_9221.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Faculty and Staff </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/szjL0A_1uYAcyYheZsHf1RCUnWmTw6qvD3TXhqb7z5QgIM5ToF0ulo6-2RTSODl9.aPCsHxCyRD28k30L" target="_blank"> Wednesday 12/9/20 Superintendents LIVE Broadcast </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/community/employment/" target="_blank"> Open Positions in ý East School District </a> <span>   <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Fingerprinting </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Great news, fingerprinting in St. Johnsbury is back. Anyone who needs to have fingerprints must schedule online through  </span> <a href="https://stjohnsburypd.simplybook.me/v2/" target="_blank"> this link </a> <span> . Board members, we are looking for substitute teachers in our school — if you are able or know of anyone, reach out to Serena. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_9212.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Professional Development </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ebnw3Xxf4JKRr9-nfdMND812DLudr6HXEFHMN5Wor68/edit#" target="_blank"> KESD Ongoing Professional Learning Schedule 2020-2021  </a> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Covid Relief Grant </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The district was awarded $1.1 million dollars in funds to replace old staff and student devices to ensure the continued learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. This is a truly transformative grant that will provide equitable access to devices for all of our students and staff. The devices will be delivered to KESD by late December and it will take a few weeks to bring the new devices online and distribute. There will be more information coming in the next few weeks on the rollout. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Upcoming Committee Meetings </span> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Full Board- initial Budget meeting <br/> 6:00 PM Special Jan 7 </span> </li> <li> <span> Policy Committee <br/> 5:00 pm 2nd Tuesday Jan 12  </span> </li> <li> <span> Facilities Committee <br/> 5:00 pm 3rd Tuesday Dec 15 </span> </li> <li> <span> Finance Committee <br/> 4:30 pm Special Dec 16 </span> </li> <li> <span> Academic Excellence Committee <br/> 6:00 pm 3rd Wednesday Dec 16 </span> </li> <li> <span> Negotiations <br/> 3:30 PM Special Dec 17 </span> </li> <li> <span> Comm./Strategic Planning <br/> 6:00 pm 3rd Thursday Dec 17 </span> </li> <li> <span> Finance Committee <br/> 4:30 PM Special Jan 5 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> As we creep toward the winter solstice, an instinct emerges: to sleep, hibernate, hide, get under cover, snuggle up, cook, drink tea, lounge, rest, light candles, give gifts, and of course eat. The eating for some means busy busy busy cooking before eating! It may be that pot roast, cajun shrimp, cookies, pies, candies. I accidentally bought some candy molds, and 25 pounds of chocolate, and now I am making a complete mess of my kitchen each night. However, it reminds me that I can lose myself in creating some-sort-of-chocolate-something. September 2020,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image Miller’s Run pivots to 2 week remote learning after December break Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-17T01:36:19Z 2020-12-17T01:36:19Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Parents, Families and the entire Miller’s Run School community, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 16, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> None of us could have predicted a year ago the challenges of the current pandemic. We are so proud of our children, families, teachers and community for being able to successfully attend school and to educate our children in person at Miller’s Run since September. This has made a difference in the learning and developmental growth of our children. You have shown how resilient, adaptable and dependable you all are! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We have heard from many of our community that families will need to gather with multiple households (family) and dependents over the Winter Holiday Break. As per the directive from the governor ( </span> <a href="https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/ADDENDUM%208%20TO%20AMENDED%20AND%20RESTATED%20EXECUTIVE%20ORDER%2001-20_0.pdf" target="_blank"> link here </a> <span> ), the change in definitions of households and the requirement to quarantine, we are unable to safely open Miller’s Run School for in person instruction in early January. When we return from December break, we will pivot to remote learning for two weeks, from January 4th to January 15th. The quarantine period in early January will allow all families, children, faculty and staff to return safely to school when they return to in person instruction on Tuesday, January 19. (Friday, January 15th was previously scheduled for staff Professional Development and Monday, January 18th is MLK, Jr. Day–no school.) </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Between today and December 23rd, we will be in communication about the remote learning schedule and meals. Free meals will continue and details will be shared before December 23rd. Our team has worked to finalize remote learning plans and these will be communicated to families before we leave for the Winter Holiday Break on December 23 and appropriate technology devices will be sent home.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our remote learning plans can be found at any time on the school website under “REMOTE LEARNING PLANS”.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> I can not thank you enough for your continued dedication, optimism and perseverance since August (and March of last year)!  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <span> Patrick Ham, Miller’s Run School Principal <br/> Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent of Schools </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents, Families and the entire Miller’s Run School community, None of us could have predicted a year ago the challenges of the current pandemic. We are so proud of our children, families, teachers and community for being able to successfully attend school and to educate our children in person at Miller’s Run since September. This has made a difference in the learning and developmental growth of our children. You have shown how resilient, adaptable and dependable you all are! Miller's Run School,December 2020,Critical Notifications thumbnail main image Sutton Village School pivots to 2 week remote learning after December break Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-17T00:29:39Z 2020-12-17T00:29:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Parents, Families and the entire Sutton Village School community, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 16, 2020 </font> </h4> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2020-12-16-at-5.08.37-PM.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> Dear Parents, Families and Sutton Village School community, None of us could have predicted a year ago the challenges of the current pandemic. We are so proud of our children, families, teachers, and community for being able to successfully attend school and to educate our children in-person at Lyndon Town School since September. December 2020,Critical Notifications,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image Burke Town School pivots to 2 week remote learning after December break Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-17T00:20:02Z 2020-12-17T00:20:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Parents, Families and the entire Burke Town School community, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 16, 2020 </font> </h4> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2020-12-16-at-5.35.57-PM-1212x1400.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> Dear Parents, Families and Burke Town School community, None of us could have predicted a year ago the challenges of the current pandemic. We are so proud of our children, families, teachers, and community for being able to successfully attend school and to educate our children in-person at Burke Town School since September. December 2020,Critical Notifications,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Lunenburg to Pivot to 2 Week Remote Learning Following December Break Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-16T22:16:16Z 2020-12-16T22:16:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Concord to pivot to 2 week remote learning following December break </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 16, 2020 </font> </h4> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Pivot+to+Online+Learning+following+December+Break+%28Lunenburg%29.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> Dear Parents, Families and the entire Lunenburg School community, None of us could have predicted a year ago the challenges of the current pandemic. We are so proud of our children, families, teachers and community for being able to successfully attend school and to educate our children in person at Lunenburg since September. December 2020,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Concord to Pivot to 2 Week Remote Learning Following December Break Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-16T19:30:34Z 2020-12-16T19:30:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Concord to pivot to 2 week remote learning following December break </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 16, 2020 </font> </h4> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Concord+to+pivot+to+2+week+remote+learning+following+December+break.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> Dear Parents, Families and the entire Concord School community, None of us could have predicted a year ago the challenges of the current pandemic. We are so proud of our children, families, teachers and community for being able to successfully attend school and to educate our children in person at Concord since September. Concord School,December 2020,Critical Notifications thumbnail main image Remote learning 2 weeks following the December break Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-16T16:40:39Z 2020-12-16T16:40:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Parents, Families and Lyndon Town School community, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 16, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> None of us could have predicted a year ago the challenges of the current pandemic. We are so proud of our children, families, teachers, and community for being able to successfully attend school and to educate our children in-person at Lyndon Town School since September. We have had a few groups pivot to remote learning temporarily, however our hard work together has allowed us to continue in-person schooling with only a few interruptions. This has made a difference in the learning and developmental growth of our children. We are so thankful for how resilient, adaptable and dependable everyone has been! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We have heard from many in our school community that families will need to gather with extended family households and dependents over the Winter Holiday Break. As per the directive from the governor ( </span> <a href="https://governor.vermont.gov/sites/scott/files/documents/ADDENDUM%209%20TO%20AMENDED%20AND%20RESTATED%20EXECUTIVE%20ORDER%2001-20%20.pdf" target="_blank"> link here </a> <span> <span> ), the change in definitions of households and the requirement to quarantine, it has been determined that we are unable to safely open Lyndon Town School for in-person instruction on January 4th. When we return from December break, we will pivot to remote learning for two weeks, from January 4th to January 15th. This quarantine period in early January will allow all families, children, faculty and staff to return safely to school for in -person instruction on Tuesday, January 19.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Below is information about the remote learning schedule and meals. All of us have worked to finalize remote learning plans (linked below). Any additional information will be communicated to families before we leave for the Winter Holiday Break. Devices will go home with students on Wednesday, December 23rd.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Details for the remote learning plans:  </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nXBFXDzwnR32jNmqhl3nz3QPoE7FvbKW3xCUHXCO2zw/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> LTS Remote Learning Plans Links </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Food Details: Additionally, we will continue to provide FREE breakfast and lunch Monday- Friday through from January 4-14th while LTS students are learning remotely. You, or someone that you designate, may pick up the FREE breakfast and lunch at Lyndon Town School for ALL children in your household any day Monday – Friday between the hours of 3:30pm and 5:00pm (pick up takes place at the cafeteria entrance). We encourage you to take advantage of this free offering. If you have any questions, please contact Dakota Smith at 802-582-2558. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We can not thank you enough for your continued dedication, optimism and perseverance since August (and March last year)! Please see the attached reminders regarding travel, gatherings, and quarantining. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Amy Gale </span> </p> <p> <span> Amy Gale Jennifer Botzojorns </span> </p> <p> <span> Lyndon Town School Principal Superintendent of Schools </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: GATHERINGS, TRAVEL, AND QUARANTINING </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Multi-Household Social Gatherings </span> <span> : Per Governor’s Executive Order: As of November 14, 2020, you are not allowed to gather with people you don’t live with. This includes all inside and outside social, recreational and entertainment gatherings, and in public and private spaces. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All family members participating in multi-household social gatherings must quarantine for 14 days after. The last day of these gatherings is considered your “Day 0”.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Out of State Travel: </span> <span>  All family members that travel out of the State of VT for non-essential reasons must quarantine for 14 days after returning. The day you return home is your “Day 0”. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> What does it mean to quarantine? </span> <span>  Per the Vermont Department of Health (VDH): Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from other people. Quarantine means you need to stay home and away from other people for 14 days. This means you can’t do any activities outside of your home, like going to school, work, or grocery shopping, or recreation. You should separate yourself from others and check for symptoms. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Return to Work/School Options: </span> </p> <ol> <li> <span> Quarantine for 14 days as described above. If you remain symptom free during these 14 days, you may return to work/school/normal activities on day 15. </span> </li> <li> <span> Quarantine as described above. On Day 7 you may get a COVID-19 test. This must be a PCR test. Remain quarantined until you receive a negative test result.  </span> </li> </ol> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> More information about social gatherings, out of state travel, and quarantining can be found on VDH website linked here:  </span> <a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/travel-quarantine" target="_blank"> https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/travel-quarantine </a> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents, Families and Lyndon Town School community, None of us could have predicted a year ago the challenges of the current pandemic. We are so proud of our children, families, teachers, and community for being able to successfully attend school and to educate our children in-person at Lyndon Town School since September. We have had a few groups pivot to remote learning temporarily, however our hard work together has allowed us to continue in-person schooling with only a few interruptions. This has made a difference in the learning and developmental growth of our children. We are so thankful for how resilient, adaptable and dependable everyone has been! December 2020,Critical Notifications,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image 1st Grade Contact Tracing Complete Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-09T16:30:00Z 2020-12-09T16:30:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Parents of Lyndon Town School Students, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 9, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I want to update you on the progress of the contact tracing and remote learning plan for students and staff in the1st grade classrooms related to the positive COVID case within the 1st grade cohorts.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> As you know, starting Monday, for precautionary measures, the first grade classrooms at Lyndon Town School pivoted to remote learning. In collaboration with the Department of Health, we have now completed a very extensive and thorough contact tracing process.    </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> A <span>  </span> s a result, some individuals in these 1st grade cohorts (including students, faculty and staff) have been determined to be “close contacts” to the COVID positive case. The individuals identified as close contacts are required to quarantine for 14 days since last contact with the positive case, or for 7 days, then be tested and receive a negative result. Although we know who these individuals are, for privacy reasons we cannot reveal who was determined to be close contacts. Contact tracers communicated this information to the individuals directly.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> All other members of the 1st grade community are not considered close contacts and do not need to quarantine. For continuity of teaching and learning, we have made the decision that all individuals in first grade- students, faculty and staff, will continue in remote learning through December 18th, and return to in-person schooling on December 21st. To have some staff and students return while others remained remote is not feasible for staffing and scheduling reasons.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you again for your support and cooperation as we navigate this next step in remaining safe and continuing the learning for our students. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Please continue to take good care of yourselves and each other. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tara Prue ( </span> <a href="mailto:tprue@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> tprue@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ), Soph Hall ( </span> <a href="mailto:shall@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> shall@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ), Jennifer Botzojorns ( </span> <a href="mailto:jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) or me directly ( </span> <a href="mailto:agale@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> agale@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ). </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Have a good evening. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Amy Gale, Principal </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents of Lyndon Town School Students, I want to update you on the progress of the contact tracing and remote learning plan for students and staff in the1st grade classrooms related to the positive COVID case within the 1st grade cohorts. As you know, starting Monday, for precautionary measures, the first grade classrooms at Lyndon Town School pivoted to remote learning. In collaboration with the Department of Health, we have now completed a very extensive and thorough contact tracing process. Health Services,December 2020,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Positive COVID Case Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-08T16:25:35Z 2020-12-08T16:25:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Lyndon Town School 3rd Grade parents, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 8, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> There has been a positive COVID case in the third grade and Ms. Goldman and Ms. Nichols classrooms and for precautionary measures, all folks were sent home on Monday December 7. The students, faculty, and staff from Ms. Goldman and Ms. Nichols 3rd grade classrooms began remote learning. In collaboration with the Department of Health, we have now completed all contact tracing for the positive COVID case.    </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Some individuals in this 3rd grade cohort (between students, faculty and staff) have been determined to be “close contacts” to the COVID positive case. The individuals identified as close contacts are required to quarantine for 14 days since last contact or for 7 days, then be tested and receive a negative result. Although we know who these individuals are, and have reached out to them, for privacy reasons we cannot reveal who was determined to be a close contact. Contact tracers communicated this information to the individuals directly.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> All other members of the 3rd grade community are not considered close contacts and do not need to quarantine.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> For continuity of teaching and learning, we have made the decision that the individuals in Ms Goldman and Ms Nichols classrooms- (students, faculty and staff) will continue in remote learning through December 18th, and return to in-person schooling on December 21st. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> To have some staff and students return while others remained remote is not feasible for staffing and scheduling reasons.  </span> </p> <p> <span> While all individuals in both 3rd grades remain on remote learning, only some of the individuals are required to quarantine, and those individuals were contacted directly.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you would like your child to receive free breakfast and lunch, stop by the Lyndon Town School between 3:30 and 5:30pm at the cafeteria entrance to pick it up or we can send it with a sibling if you call the school.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> As always, we will continue to follow our Strong and Healthy Start guidelines within our school building, including physical distancing, wearing facial coverings, washing hands, sanitizing, and other safety precautions. These practices, along with our cohort model, mitigate the spread of any virus.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you have questions, you can contact Superintendent Jen Botzojorns,  </span> <a href="mailto:jbotzomorns@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> jbotzomorns@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , our nurse Tara Prue,  </span> <a href="mailto:tprue@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> tprue@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , or myself at  </span> <a href="mailto:agale@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> agale@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> .  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you again for your support and cooperation as we navigate this next step in remaining safe and continuing the learning. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We are all in this together, and together we are stronger and safer.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Amy+Gale+Signature.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> Dear Lyndon Town School 3rd Grade parents, There has been a positive COVID case in the third grade and Ms. Goldman and Ms. Nichols classrooms and for precautionary measures, all folks were sent home on Monday December 7. The students, faculty, and staff from Ms. Goldman and Ms. Nichols 3rd grade classrooms began remote learning. In collaboration with the Department of Health, we have now completed all contact tracing for the positive COVID case. Health Services,December 2020,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image COVID and Remote Learning Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-07T21:09:48Z 2020-12-07T21:09:48Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Concord Community members, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 7, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On Sunday we learned about a COVID positive case within our community. Although there is a positive case, there were a small number of close contacts in our Concord community.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Because we separate classes by cohorts within Concord School, sub-groups are isolated within our in-person school community. This allows groups to be separate throughout the day and not be in contact with other cohorts.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We have worked with the health department to identify a small number of individuals that are determined to be “close contacts” with the COVID positive individual. Close contacts are required to quarantine and/or be tested within strict timelines from the time of last contact. Because we have pivoted to remote, we do not need to change our mode of learning.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Our school nurse, Ms. Barandee Peterson, has reached out to all the individuals who were close contacts. We have completed what is called “contact tracing” where we notify all individuals who should quarantine.  </span> </span> <span> <span> This step in our process has been completed, so if you have not been called you are not considered a close contact.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We recommend everyone take action to help limit the spread of COVID-19, even if your child is not experiencing symptoms. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The most important things you can do: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Make sure your child is wearing </span> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html" target="_blank">  a mask </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> Make sure your child is </span> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html" target="_blank">  washing their hands </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> Keep your child home if they are sick. </li> <li> Call your primary care provider if you or your child have symptoms <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html" target="_blank">  of COVID-19 </a> <span> . </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19 or the individuals quarantining. Please do not speculate, ask, or post on social media the speculation around individuals; it is important to respect privacy. We are all part of a close community. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you as necessary.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Continue to take good care of yourselves and each other. Please reach out to Barandee Peterson (bpeterson@kingdomeast.org), Soph Hall ( </span> <a href="mailto:shall@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> shall@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ), Jennifer Botzojorns ( </span> <a href="mailto:jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) or me directly ( </span> <a href="mailto:sgregory@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> sgregory@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) if you have any questions. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> With respect and appreciation for being partners together in this challenging journey. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely yours, </span> </p> <p> <span> Sherri Gregory, Principal, Concord School </span> </p> <p> <span> Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent of Schools </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Concord Community members, On Sunday we learned about a COVID positive case within our community. Although there is a positive case, there were a small number of close contacts in our Concord community. Because we separate classes by cohorts within Concord School, sub-groups are isolated within our in-person school community. This allows groups to be separate throughout the day and not be in contact with other cohorts. Concord School,Health Services,December 2020,Critical Notifications thumbnail main image Letter to LTS Community Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-06T16:17:53Z 2020-12-06T16:17:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Parents of Lyndon Town School Students, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 6, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> I wanted to inform everyone that we are in the midst of contact tracing related to a positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Tomorrow December 7, 2020, our three first grade cohorts will pivot to remote learning. The cohorts of first grade students will stay at home and access remote learning through Friday, December 11th. No students, faculty or staff from this cohort will be in school during this time period. Students and staff in this cohort are tentatively scheduled to return to school on Monday, December 14th.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We are pivoting to 100% remote learning for the first grade cohorts to minimize any possible spread of the virus while we complete contact tracing. When we are alerted about a positive case we then need to review our room logs and attendance records, determine specific contact times and notify individuals determined to be close contacts. We have consulted about this information with the department of health and are making decisions based on their consultation.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release any names of the individuals with COVID-19. Please do not ask or post on social media any speculation concerning the identity of the individuals. It is important to respect privacy and we are all part of a close community. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you when more information becomes available.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Continue to take good care of yourselves and each other. Please reach out to Tara Prue ( </span> <a href="mailto:tprue@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> tprue@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) Soph Hall ( </span> <a href="mailto:shall@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> shall@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ), Jennifer Botzojorns ( </span> <a href="mailto:jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) or me directly ( </span> <a href="mailto:agale@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> agale@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) if you have any questions. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> A <span>  </span> my Gale, Principal </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents of Lyndon Town School Students, I wanted to inform everyone that we are in the midst of contact tracing related to a positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Tomorrow December 7, 2020, our three first grade cohorts will pivot to remote learning. The cohorts of first grade students will stay at home and access remote learning through Friday, December 11th. No students, faculty or staff from this cohort will be in school during this time period. Students and staff in this cohort are tentatively scheduled to return to school on Monday, December 14th. December 2020,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Letter to Parents of LTS Students Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-06T16:14:17Z 2020-12-06T16:14:17Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Parents of Lyndon Town School Students, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> December 6, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We are in the midst of contact tracing related to a positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) that affects our first grade community. Tomorrow December 7, 2020, all three cohorts of 1st grade students will pivot to remote learning. These three cohorts of first grade students will stay at home and access remote learning through Friday, December 11. No students, faculty or staff within this cohort will be in school during this time period. We anticipate students and staff in this cohort will return to school on Monday, December 14.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> For schooling tomorrow, please refer to your remote learning paper packets and remote learning schedule. These were sent home in backpacks several weeks ago on bright pink paper. Teachers will be reaching out to students with any adjustments to the remote learning schedule. This information will be communicated via student/parent email. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Meals (breakfast and lunch) will be prepared and can be picked up starting at 3:30pm until 5:30pm. Please drive to the cafeteria entrance and a staff member will meet you at your car and deliver your student’s meals to you.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Tomorrow, Dec 7, student devices will be available for parent pick up starting at 3:30pm until 5:30pm. Please drive to the cafeteria entrance and a staff member will meet you at your car and deliver your student’s device to you.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We are pivoting to 100% remote learning for the three 1st grade cohorts to minimize any spread of the virus while we complete contact tracing. When we are alerted about a positive case we then need to review our room logs and attendance records, determine specific contact times and notify individuals determined to be close contacts. We have consulted about this information with the department of health and are making calls to individuals who are considered close contacts.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the name of any individuals with COVID-19. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please do not ask or post on social media any speculation concerning the identity of the individuals. It is important to respect privacy and we are all part of a close community. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you when more information becomes available.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Please continue to take good care of yourselves and each other. Feel free to reach out to Tara Prue ( </span> <a href="mailto:tprue@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> tprue@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ), Soph Hall ( </span> <a href="mailto:shall@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> shall@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ), Jennifer Botzojorns ( </span> <a href="mailto:jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> jbotzojorns@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) or me directly ( </span> <a href="mailto:agale@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> agale@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) if you have any questions. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Amy Gale, Principal </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents of Lyndon Town School Students, We are in the midst of contact tracing related to a positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) that affects our first grade community. Tomorrow December 7, 2020, all three cohorts of 1st grade students will pivot to remote learning. These three cohorts of first grade students will stay at home and access remote learning through Friday, December 11. No students, faculty or staff within this cohort will be in school during this time period. We anticipate students and staff in this cohort will return to school on Monday, December 14. Health Services,December 2020,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image COVID and Remote Learning Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-12-01T02:23:32Z 2020-12-01T02:23:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank">  COVID and Remote Learning </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> November 30, 2020  </font> </h4> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2020-11-30-at-8.30.28-PM-1081x1400.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> Dear Newark Street School Community Members, Today we learned about a COVID positive case within our community and for precautionary measures, we pivoted to remote learning for students in our grade 1-2 homeroom cohort. Newark School,Health Services,Critical Notifications,November 2020 thumbnail main image Thanksgiving Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-11-24T06:09:00Z 2020-11-24T06:09:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Dear Parents, Families &amp; Members of the ý East Community, </span> </h2> </div> <h4> November 24, 2020 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This morning I went out to our pen and grabbed our two Turkeys.  Thanksgiving and Christmas. This afternoon is the appointed time to release their spirits and harvest their meat. One is so heavy I could not lift him into the box, my son needed to help. They, of course, have that musty manurey hayish smell, and once upside down just chortled, happy to be in an enclosed place. They have had a good life, I give profound thanks to them for providing us with a meal on Thursday. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Simply put, I could not believe, as I heaved our two turkeys, that it is Thanksgiving. I can not believe that our community has done it! You have made it to Thanksgiving. This pandemic has been exhausting, and you all have weathered last spring, the summer and the fall! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Take a moment to appreciate yourself for all your kindness and efforts as parents supporting children on their journey of learning. Each and every day, each and every person has contributed to the growth of our children.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> What everyone needs in the next five days is to simply do nothing. Read a book. Go for a walk. Play cards. Unplug. Eat delicious food. And most importantly give thanks and appreciation for all that you have accomplished, living in this pandemic. It has not been easy.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I feel blessed to work in a school district with such courageous and hard working individuals.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I am also writing because today, governor Phil Scott made it very clear that multi household social gatherings are suspended. This means that folks can only have gatherings with just their immediate household. As a school system, if families have gatherings with more than one household, (more than the household(s) that their child engages in on a weekly basis) they must quarantine for two weeks. We can not allow students to return to school until this two week period is over. Please do not hesitate to reach out or visit the Department of Health website if you have questions: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/travel-quarantine </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> May the blessings of love, good food and rest bring you much joy this Thanksgiving. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Jennifer Botzojorns <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents, Families & Members of the ý East Community, This morning I went out to our pen and grabbed our two Turkeys. Thanksgiving and Christmas. This afternoon is the appointed time to release their spirits and harvest their meat. One is so heavy I could not lift him into the box, my son needed to help. They, of course, have that musty manurey hayish smell, and once upside down just chortled, happy to be in an enclosed place. They have had a good life, I give profound thanks to them for providing us with a meal on Thursday. Superintendent's Blog,November 2020 thumbnail main image Re. LTS 4th Grade Students in Ms. Sloan and Ms. Bussiere’s Classrooms Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-11-23T16:11:09Z 2020-11-23T16:11:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Parents of LTS 4th Grade Students in Ms. Sloan and Ms. Bussiere’s Classrooms, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> November 23, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Monday, November 23, 2020, we learned that a person within the 4th grade cohort of Ms. Bussiere and Ms. Sloan’s class has tested positive for the Coronavirus. We are working with the VT Department of Health regarding this information.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> As a precautionary measure we ask that all 4th grade students in Ms. Sloan and Ms. Bussiere’s classrooms be picked up today as soon as possible by a family member or emergency contact. None of these 4th grade students will be able to remain at school or ride the school bus this afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick up your child as soon as possible today but no later than 11:30.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> As a precautionary measure we are switching to remote learning for all students in Ms. Sloan and Ms. Bussiere’s classrooms. Not all students will be identified as close contacts that must quarantine, however all students are moving to remote learning immediately and continuing through Monday Dec 1. Until Dec 2 there will be no in-person school for 4th grade students in Ms. Sloan and Ms. Bussiere’s classrooms.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Tomorrow through the 1st of December students in these classrooms will stay home and follow our remote learning plans. These were sent home the week of September 28th on bright pink paper.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the name of the individual with COVID-19. Please do not speculate or ask about the individual, we are a small community and want to respect all members.  </span> </p> <p> <span> Please answer the phone if the Health Department or our school office contacts you. A contact tracer may be trying to reach you with important information. If you are not contacted by the department of Health or our office within 48 hours, it means you are not a close contact.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> We recommend everyone take action to help limit the spread of COVID-19, even if your child is not experiencing symptoms. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> The most important things you can do: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Make sure your child is wearing </span> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html" target="_blank">   </a> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html" target="_blank"> a mask </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> Make sure your child is </span> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/when-how-handwashing.html" target="_blank">  washing their hands </a> <span> . </span> </li> <li> <span> Keep your child home if they are sick. </span> </li> <li> <span> Call your primary care provider if you or your child have symptoms </span> <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html" target="_blank">  of COVID-19 </a> <span> . </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Ms Sloan and Ms Bussiere’s will be conducting remote learning class and will share details about remote learning through regular contact with students. We will continue to communicate changes and updates with you from our school office as well. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at (626-3209)  </span> </span> <a href="mailto:agale@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> agale@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Amy Gale. Principal </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents of LTS 4th Grade Students in Ms. Sloan and Ms. Bussiere’s Classrooms, Monday, November 23, 2020, we learned that a person within the 4th grade cohort of Ms. Bussiere and Ms. Sloan’s class has tested positive for the Coronavirus. We are working with the VT Department of Health regarding this information. As a precautionary measure we ask that all 4th grade students in Ms. Sloan and Ms. Bussiere’s classrooms be picked up today as soon as possible by a family member or emergency contact. None of these 4th grade students will be able to remain at school or ride the school bus this afternoon. Please make arrangements to pick up your child as soon as possible today but no later than 11:30. Health Services,Critical Notifications,Lyndon Town School,November 2020 thumbnail main image Coach’s Corner - Meet Coach Tamer Alamuddin Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-11-16T22:18:46Z 2020-11-16T22:18:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Coach’s Corner - Meet Coach Tamer Alamuddin </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Team: Burke Cross Country </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Years Coaching: 6 years (skiing and soccer), First year coaching cross country </span> </p> <p> <span> Favorite Part: The kids! Enjoying a shared enthusiasm for an activity is great, and seeing the improvement over the course of a season both in that activity and a child’s general self-confidence. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Why Cross Country?: I did many sports when I was younger, and ran track and XC as more of an offshoot from that. Recently, I have been running for fun on the trails and running 5ks. My son has also gotten interested and with me working remotely all fall I was able to do it. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Fun Fact: I competed in the 1996 Alpine skiing world championships.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Other fun fact. I was born In Beirut Lebanon, and in 1984 was evacuated with my mom and brother by helicopter courtesy of the US Marines! Slept one night on the USS Guadalcanal before being flown to Cyprus. <br/> </span> </p> </div> Meet Coach Tamer Alamuddin of the Burke Cross Country team. Coach's Corner,Athletics thumbnail main image RE: COVID and Remote Learning Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-10-28T15:01:59Z 2020-10-28T15:01:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> RE: COVID and Remote Learning </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> October 28, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Two days ago we learned about an additional COVID positive case within our community and for precautionary measures, we pivoted to remote learning for all students at Lyndon Town School for October 27th and 28th. During the last two days we have collected much information about relevant contacts and have met with the Department of Health. Contact tracing has linked the confirmed case within our 6th grade community to the new information.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Because we separate classes by cohort within Lyndon Town School, sub-groups are isolated within our in-person school community. This allows groups to safely return to in-person learning while an affected group remains on remote learning out of the building. Students in PreK-5th grade, 7th grade and 8th grade will return to in-person learning at LTS tomorrow, Thursday, October 29th. The 6th grade community will continue to learn remotely until Monday, November 2 (please note this change from the original 6th grade return-to-in-person date of Friday, October 30).  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The department of health has instructed us that a small number of students, faculty and staff (combined) are determined to be “close contacts” with the reported positive COVID tests. These individuals are required to quarantine and/or be tested within strict timelines from the time of last contact. We have chosen to keep the entire 6th grade remote for continuity of learning and equity purposes.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thursday October 29th – All LTS return for in person learning except 6th grade. Monday November 2- 6th grade returns for in person learning (This is an extension from the original return date.)  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to privacy laws, we are not able to release the names of the individuals with COVID-19 or the individuals quarantining. A decision to pivot to remote learning will always fit within the following criteria: positive COVID-19 case; requirement by another governing body such as the VT Dept of Health; or lack of available faculty/staff.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> If you have questions or concerns, please reach out directly to principal Amy Gale, Nurses Tara Prue or Abbie Russel, or to Superintendent Botzojorns. We all welcome calls and emails so we can respond directly to any questions you may have.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> W <span>  </span> ith respect and appreciation for being partners together in this challenging journey, we are </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely yours, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Amy Gale, Principal </span> </p> <p> <span> Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Lyndon Town School Community Members, Two days ago we learned about an additional COVID positive case within our community and for precautionary measures, we pivoted to remote learning for all students at Lyndon Town School for October 27th and 28th. During the last two days we have collected much information about relevant contacts and have met with the Department of Health. Contact tracing has linked the confirmed case within our 6th grade community to the new information. Health Services,October 2020,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image Burke Town School Cross Country Race Results 10/21/2020 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-10-22T21:32:26Z 2020-10-22T21:32:26Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Burke Town School Cross Country Results 10/21/2020 </span> </h2> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/BTS+Logo.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> A HUGE thank you to everyone who made this event a success and to the athletes who pushed themselves so hard! </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> </div> Click here to view the results of the Burke Town School cross country race held on 10/21/2020. Athletics thumbnail main image RE: COVID and Remote Learning Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-10-20T14:17:06Z 2020-10-20T14:17:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Lyndon Town School 6th grade parents, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> October 20, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Thank you for your questions and communication concerning our Lyndon Town School sixth grade. Thank you also to all who have spoken with the Vermont Department of Health. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> As you know there was a reported positive COVID case in our 6th grade learning community. The Department of Health has completed their contact tracing. Yesterday, for precautionary measures, we sent home the entire 6th grade team of students, faculty and staff at Lyndon Town School. Today those faculty, staff and students taught and learned remotely.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The department of health has instructed us that a small number of students, faculty and staff (combined) in the 6th grade at Lyndon are determined to be “close contacts” with the reported positive COVID test. These individuals are required to quarantine for two weeks. The Vermont Department of Health has spoken to these individuals. Other members of the 6th grade community are not considered close contact and do not need to quarantine. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The entire 6th grade class (students, faculty and staff) will engage in remote learning until October 30. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> All Lyndon Town School 6th Grade  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> October 20th- October 29th,  </span> <span> remote learning  </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Friday October 30, 2020,  </span> <span> return to in person </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> The number of individuals who need to quarantine is significantly less than the number of individuals who will be teaching and learning remotely. The reason for having the entire 6th grade teach and learn remotely is because we want to provide the best educational opportunity for all of our students. If we tried to have some individuals return for in person while others remained remote, it would cause multiple scheduling, teaching coverage, teacher and student support, learning and consistency disruptions. Having the whole 6th grade community teaching and learning in the same mode creates a much better learning environment for all. There is nobody in this 6th grade community at Lyndon Town School on our fall athletic teams (soccer and cross country). All athletics will continue as normal.  </span> </p> <p> <span> Because we separate classes by cohort within Lyndon Town School, and all of our schools, we isolate sub-groups within our in-person community. The rest of the school safely continues to learn at LTS in person while the affected group pivots to remote learning. </span> </p> <p> <span> Please refer to your remote learning schedule. This was sent home in backpacks the week of September 28th on bright pink paper. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> 6th grade remote learning schedule: (the daily schedule) </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RMl28TUh6d5i9WlcgrOmjdKKcYqkil4oRH8UAehgIs/edit" target="_blank"> https://docs.google.com/document/d/14RMl28TUh6d5i9WlcgrOmjdKKcYqkil4oRH8UAehgIs/edit </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> 6th grade landing page (many links for information) </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zGDIr55aUhQapjS21Y8pqnuwLb1iQAH7Q0aIShTPPo4/edit" target="_blank"> https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zGDIr55aUhQapjS21Y8pqnuwLb1iQAH7Q0aIShTPPo4/edit </a> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the name of the individual with COVID-19. It is important to respect privacy; we are all part of one small community. I also ask that if you have questions or concerns you reach out directly to the teachers, Amy Gale or myself, rather than post on social media. We must support each other. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Classroom teachers will continue to communicate during the remote learning. Principal Gale will provide regular updates about the remote learning and returning to in person schooling on Friday October 30th. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Amy Gale, Principal </span> </p> <p> <span> Jennifer Botzojorns, Superintendent of Schools </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Lyndon Town School 6th grade parents, Thank you for your questions and communication concerning our Lyndon Town School sixth grade. Thank you also to all who have spoken with the Vermont Department of Health. As you know there was a reported positive COVID case in our 6th grade learning community. The Department of Health has completed their contact tracing. Yesterday, for precautionary measures, we sent home the entire 6th grade team of students, faculty and staff at Lyndon Town School. Today those faculty, staff and students taught and learned remotely. Health Services,October 2020,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image RE: COVID and Remote Learning (LTS Community Members) Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-10-20T14:04:39Z 2020-10-20T14:04:39Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Lyndon Town School community members, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> October 20, 2020 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Thank you for your questions and communication concerning our Lyndon Town School sixth grade. This letter is a follow up to the robo call that went out on the evening of October 20. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> As you know there was a reported positive COVID case in our Lyndon Town School 6th grade learning community. The Department of Health has completed contact tracing. Yesterday, for precautionary measures, we sent home the entire 6th grade team of students, faculty and staff at Lyndon Town School. Today this cohort of faculty, staff and students taught and learned remotely.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The department of health has instructed us that a small number of students, faculty and staff (combined) in the 6th grade at Lyndon are determined to be “close contacts” with the reported positive COVID test. These individuals are required to quarantine for two weeks from the time of the last contact. The Vermont Department of Health has spoken to these individuals. Other members of the 6th grade community are not considered close contact and do not need to quarantine. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The entire 6th grade class (students, faculty and staff) will engage in remote learning until October 30. The number of individuals who need to quarantine is significantly less than the number of individuals who will be teaching and learning remotely. The reason for having the entire 6th grade teach and learn remotely is because we want to provide the best educational opportunity for all of our students. If we tried to have some individuals return for in person while others remained remote, it would cause multiple scheduling, teaching coverage, teacher and student support, learning and consistency disruptions. Having the whole 6th grade community teaching and learning in the same mode creates a much better learning environment for all.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Because we separate classes by cohort within Lyndon Town School, we isolate sub-groups within our in-person community. The rest of the school safely continues to learn at LTS in person while the affected group pivots to remote learning. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> There is nobody in this 6th grade community at Lyndon Town School on our fall athletic teams (soccer and cross country) who had any contact with the positive case. All athletics will continue as normal.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for understanding that, due to medical privacy laws, we are not able to release the name of the individual with COVID-19 or the individuals quarantining. I also ask that if you have questions or concerns you reach out directly to the teachers, Amy Gale or myself, rather than post on social media. We must all support each other. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Principal Gale will provide regular updates about the remote learning and returning to in person schooling. In addition we encourage you to tune into Friday FM MAGIC 97.7 at 6:50 AM. Both Principal Amy Gale and Nurse Tara Prue will share information on air.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> J <span>  </span> ennifer Botzojorns  </span> </p> <p> <span> Superintendent of Schools </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Lyndon Town School community members, Thank you for your questions and communication concerning our Lyndon Town School sixth grade. This letter is a follow up to the robo call that went out on the evening of October 20. As you know there was a reported positive COVID case in our Lyndon Town School 6th grade learning community. The Department of Health has completed contact tracing. Yesterday, for precautionary measures, we sent home the entire 6th grade team of students, faculty and staff at Lyndon Town School. Today this cohort of faculty, staff and students taught and learned remotely. Health Services,October 2020,Lyndon Town School thumbnail main image A Moose Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-10-14T05:01:25Z 2020-10-14T05:01:25Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> A Moose </span> </h2> </div> <h4> October 14, 2020 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The other night darkness settled into our valley in Concord. The partially lit western sky glowed orange then faded. The dog (a large 9 month old puppy) wanted to sit on the porch. There he sat. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the distance an enormous beast emerged from the creek bottom. Dark, large, huge rack, the bull came into view. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Beside himself with excitement the dog leapt to his feet and bolted toward the bridge and the moose. Barking, enthusiastically, running, excited, speedily making himself nearer and nearer. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen+Shot+2020-10-15+at+10.55.55+AM.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Then the moose stopped. Stock still. He turned and loomed over the relatively large golden retriever. The dog, stopped dead in his tracks, looked at the moose, then in a nanosecond turned and ran, lickety split, back to the potch, into the opened door (we were standing watching) and straight into the teeny weeny back corner of his crate. Pushing the back side of his fur as close to hiding-from-everything that could possibly be large-and-present and looming-and-alive! <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> My husband and I laughed. Big bold dog, naturally put in his place by this other majestic creature.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Then I thought about the pandemic. The pandemic is like this moose, big and large. And as we think about it and jump out to tackle it, we excitedly get close, wanting to step right in front of it. Then, we immediately realize it is very large — something that we need to take care to run back, wear our facial coverings and be careful. And snuggle with our stuffed beavers. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> On Tuesday at the regular update from the governor, health commissioner and his cabinet it was announced that Grafton County in NH has gone “yellow.” I had been shopping in Littleton on Sunday! </span> </h5> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen%2BShot%2B2020-10-13%2Bat%2B7.07.55%2BPM.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The report of rising cases of COVID19 in Vermont is a reminder the pandemic is not over. “YELLOW” county means traveling to and from anywhere in the county is subject to VT travel restrictions. Grafton County borders the Connecticut River and includes the towns of Littleton at its north and Hanover/Lebanon to the south. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> What is travel restriction? Is your travel essential or non-essential? Essential travel includes travel for personal safety, medical care, care of others, parental shared custody, for food, beverage or medicine, or to perform work for businesses that are currently allowed to operate. Essential travel means you do not need to quarantine. Individuals engaged in a daily commute to and from their job are expressly exempt from the need to quarantine by Executive Order. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Non-essential travel (leisure travel) is subject to travel restrictions. Travel restrictions and the safe travel map is updated every Tuesday by noon. You are encouraged to check it prior to any travel outside of VT.  </span> <a href="https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel" target="_blank"> https://accd.vermont.gov/covid-19/restart/cross-state-travel </a> </p> <p> <span> Everyone should continue to wear a mask, keep your distance, wash your hands, and stay home if you are sick. Together, we will keep each other healthy.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> The other night darkness settled into our valley in Concord. The partially lit western sky glowed orange then faded. The dog (a large 9 month old puppy) wanted to sit on the porch. There he sat. In the distance an enormous beast emerged from the creek bottom. Dark, large, huge rack, the bull came into view. Superintendent's Blog,October 2020 thumbnail main image Screening Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-09-27T04:43:59Z 2020-09-27T04:43:59Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Screening </span> </h2> </div> <h4> September 27, 2020 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> “Shall we do some screening?” my dad whispered to me across the Saturday morning breakfast table. He held his hand sideways across his mouth and looked askance, not wanting anyone to hear. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> It was spring, warm enough that the places of road pavement were warmed by mid day. We took the old strainers that we had used in the fall for applesauce and tomatoes. All fall we had boiled and boiled, then ran the garden products through the “screener” as mom called it, waiting for the liquid to drain off.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Now it was different. “Don’t let mom know. She wouldn’t approve of us screening today.” He said as we clandestinely took the “screeners” from the pantry cupboard and snuck out the back door.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Our driveway was on a turn midway up a hill. When the snow plow or sander came by they inevitably deposited lots of stuff. Those cold winter days were far away as my dad and I sat down on the turn, the sun warming our faces. We began to fill the screeners with deposits of sand that a few months earlier provided traction to prevent cars from hitting our mailbox.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Dipping our hands into the warmth and putting the sand into the screener, “AH…perfect,” He said. We sat on the ground shaking sand through the screener. Shake shake shake. Shake, shake, shake. Eventually the dirt would shake shake shake be gone and all that was shake shake shake left were the perfect sized shake shake shake tiny rocks. We did this for several hours.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Then, up the driveway we walked, with sacks of screeners in a bag. Down to the basement with the train set, the model railroad beds were made. Now we had to lay the tracks. This involved cutting small pieces of balsa wood for ties, putting tiny nails into them to affix the o-gauge rail, and mixing the screened tiny pebbles with diluted elmers glue. We then spread the screened materials so it looked like a real railroad bed. “Perfect,” dad said, “This is just what it should look like!” <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Now it was different. “Don’t let mom know. She wouldn’t approve of us screening today.” He said as we clandestinely took the “screeners” from the pantry cupboard and snuck out the back door.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our driveway was on a turn midway up a hill. When the snow plow or sander came by they inevitably deposited lots of stuff. Those cold winter days were far away as my dad and I sat down on the turn, the sun warming our faces. We began to fill the screeners with deposits of sand that a few months earlier provided traction to prevent cars from hitting our mailbox.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Dipping our hands into the warmth and putting the sand into the screener, “AH…perfect,” He said. We sat on the ground shaking sand through the screener. Shake shake shake. Shake, shake, shake. Eventually the dirt would shake shake shake be gone and all that was shake shake shake left were the perfect sized shake shake shake tiny rocks. We did this for several hours.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Then, up the driveway we walked, with sacks of screeners in a bag. Down to the basement with the train set, the model railroad beds were made. Now we had to lay the tracks. This involved cutting small pieces of balsa wood for ties, putting tiny nails into them to affix the o-gauge rail, and mixing the screened tiny pebbles with diluted elmers glue. We then spread the screened materials so it looked like a real railroad bed. “Perfect,” dad said, “This is just what it should look like!” </span> </p> </div> “Shall we do some screening?” my dad whispered to me across the Saturday morning breakfast table. He held his hand sideways across his mouth and looked askance, not wanting anyone to hear. September 2020,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image Big Things, September 16, 2020 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-09-16T04:26:50Z 2020-09-16T04:26:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Big Things, September 16, 2020 </span> </h2> </div> <h4> September 16, 2020 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> When my son was young he loved big things. Building large towers with blocks, making loud noises when he knocked them over. Digging big holes and putting lots of water in the big holes. Making large piles of leaves and jumping off big places into the leaves. Later he liked big jumps landing in big powder on his skis.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> It reminded me why our children love superheroes, and exaggeration, fantastical ideas. Their little minds are young, forming and thinking in such large directions. They love to be creative and inquisitive.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Yesterday I was reminded of this. In a classroom a young learner had used the bathroom and was washing his hands. He then lathered, I mean really lathered. The hands moved back and forth, round and round, then he circled each finger, and after each one, gave an extra squirt from the dispenser. The foam went around the hands and dripped into the sink. In his own world, you could see joy as he simply washed his hands. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2020-09-20-at-7.56.49-PM.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This reminded me of how children are in their own world. They do not know the things we think about. We teach them to wash their hands, and wash their hands they do, in big ways, in latherful ways, in soapy smooth, clean ways. This, of course, is why we love our children. They are so innocent. They are just children. Creative, thriving children. Making big soapy lathers! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Afterschool Update: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KEAP staff is almost ready to launch our remote fall offerings which will include online classes at 4:00 pm (including STEM with remote control cars, art, Northwoods, Fairbanks), enrichment kits with all supplies included, one-on-one reading practice by phone/zoom. As our staff team grows, we will be able to begin planning for in-person programming at your schools. Lunenburg, Gilman, Concord and Sutton are in highest need of new staff — please spread the word to potential Site Coordinators and Group Leaders!  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> 8th Grade Honors French 1 Course: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Online, daily 4-4:30 pm, via zoom.  </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TtbiN01XUxpn7MMTaAn_rzK8A6NycTFENL6J4yWFqCA/edit" target="_blank"> Letter being sent to parents </a> <a href="https://forms.gle/oCRcBgX3pFoS2FBy6" target="_blank">   </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://forms.gle/oCRcBgX3pFoS2FBy6" target="_blank"> Application form </a> </li> </ul> <p> A robo email will go out today and a robo call will go out Sunday. </p> <p> This will begin in late September, early October. <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> New Technology Policy: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The ý East School board has approved a new </span> </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zATw5vnCLLx9FGaeTmIEoXXhsyjZAgDUpL2gXDGzciA/edit" target="_blank"> technology policy </a> <span> <span> . </span> </span> This policy lays out appropriate communication between staff members and students online. </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> Google Preferred Chat, Google Chat and Classic Hangouts have been turned off for students. (there was some mis-use) </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> Google Meets is still on for faculty and staff <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> When my son was young he loved big things. Building large towers with blocks, making loud noises when he knocked them over. Digging big holes and putting lots of water in the big holes. Making large piles of leaves and jumping off big places into the leaves. Later he liked big jumps landing in big powder on his skis. September 2020,Superintendent's Blog,Health Services thumbnail main image Lunenburg/Gilman Music Video Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-09-07T21:12:09Z 2020-09-07T21:12:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Lunenburg/Gilman Music Video </span> </h2> </div> <h4> September 7, 2020 </h4> A video created by Lunenburg/Gilman Schools. September 2020,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Embedded Presentation Link Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-09-07T21:06:00Z 2020-09-07T21:06:00Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Behind Our Masks &amp; In Our Hearts Presentation </span> </h2> </div> <h4> September 7, 2020 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Lunenburg and Gilman Schools have put together a presentation to show their excitement about this upcoming school year.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> Items in this presentation include: </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> What I want families to know. </span> </li> <li> <span> Highlight from the summer. </span> </li> <li> <span> Fun fact about me.  </span> </li> </ul> </div> A presentation by the Lunenburg & Gilman School. September 2020,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Middle School Community Facilities Meeting Concord/ Gilman August 20, 2020 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-08-20T21:28:38Z 2020-08-20T21:28:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Middle School Community Facilities Meeting </a> </h2> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Concord/ Gilman August 20, 2020 </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <span> August 20, 2020 </span> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ý East Communication &amp; Strategic Planning Committee Meeting <span>  </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Date: Thursday August 20, 2020 </span> </p> <p> <span> Time: 6:00 pm </span> </p> <p> <span> Location: Virtual Meeting Via ZOOM </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1xU-64PWVlYb-e1Vei3vRYaL3bmRn3gx_DPC1ssAa2Aw/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> EDUCATION: Excellence and Equity </a> </h3> <h5> <span> Concord and Lunenburg Gilman Facilities Conversation Summer 2020 </span> </h5> </div> Middle School Community Facilities Meeting Concord/ Gilman August 20, 2020 Meeting Information & Agenda Concord School,Facilities Committee,August 2020,Critical Notifications,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Opening Letter Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-07-29T22:18:51Z 2020-07-29T22:18:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear ý East Families, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> July 29, 2020 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Thank you to everyone who has reached out with comments and questions about our learning for the upcoming school year. This is an update as we plan for reopening schools on September 8th.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> All of our faculty and staff are so excited to see our young people in a month! We recognize that many of us have uneasy feelings so we have several options for student learning. Please find in this letter a link to the options, the details for each possibility and answers to frequently asked questions.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our options include </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> In person learning </span> </li> <li> <span> ý East Virtual Academy </span> </li> <li> <span> Or parents can chose to homeschool </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please look over the options closely. Below is a chart that shows the differences between the options. Attached also please find more detailed descriptions. Please read these over; reach out if you have questions.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Comparison of instructional models </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lEFDPQln-HDfRFZCk0NPHKw1tv2WDUguaQsLI4knKnM/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Click here to view In-Person Schooling – complete details </a> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We are opening in person schooling because the medical professionals have said that it is safe to do so, following precautions. We take the physical health and well-being of students and our community very seriously. Given the pandemic as we open in-person schooling there are a few new rules around the school environment. we have to follow rules from the Department of Health &amp; Agency of Education that are beyond our control including: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> All students and staff will be required to wear cloth face coverings at school. </span> </li> <li> <span> K-8 students will stay with their classes all day, even during meal times. </span> </li> <li> <span> We will utilize the outdoors as much as practicable.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Outdoor physical distancing will allow a break from wearing cloth facial coverings. </span> </li> <li> <span> Students and staff must maintain safe physical distancing. </span> </li> <li> <span> Anybody entering school will have temperature taken and be asked screening questions on first contact. If sick, students and adults must be sent home. </span> </li> <li> <span> Sick children and adults are required to stay home. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> During the first two weeks of school, September 8th -18th, schools will be dismissed approximately one hour early to allow staff to fine tune procedures and help students adjust to all the changes. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our in-person school and our ý East Virtual Academy we will begin the school year with three learning priorities: </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Social/Emotional Well Being for Students and Staff: </span> <span> <span> School culture and relationships will be a top priority. Academics will be embedded as we take the initial weeks to establish a supportive and positive culture and well being; academics will not be the primary focus during initial weeks. We all need to learn routines such as wearing masks, hand washing, and physical distancing. We need to do all of this in a way that encourages the normal social and emotional growth of children. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Preparing to Switch to Remote Learning: </span> </span> <span> It’s possible that schools will need to close again. We will have sample schedules for this eventuality (This next year, we should plan on “emergency” or “snow” days during the upcoming school year to be remote learning days. The more planning the better prepared we will be. All teachers will have a Google Classroom and/or see-saw account ready for us to switch to remote learning. Remote learning will not look the same as emergency remote learning did this past March-June. </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Teaching and Learning: </span> </span> <span> We will focus on what is most important for our children to learn during the pandemic. Our learners will need to complete classwork to make progress. This means that learning will be different than in a non-COVID year. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Requirements and Expectations for ý East Virtual Academy (KEVA) </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Overview: </span> </span> <span> <span> ý East is exploring full remote learning options for those students and families in grades K-8 who would like to continue their education online as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic. K-8 students will be enrolled in a full remote options with other students and a virtual teacher from ý East schools. Students and parents must understand that by choosing this virtual option they will be enrolled as a full time remote learning student and return to a physical classroom will not be an option unless extenuating circumstances arise. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please see below the requirements and expectations for remote learning requirements: </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Students and a parent or guardian who choose to do remote learning must fill out the online contract. </span> </li> <li> <span> The off-campus location must have adequate, reliable access to the Internet (at least 3.2 Mbps as determined </span> <a href="https://www.speedtest.net/" target="_blank">   </a> <a href="https://www.speedtest.net/" target="_blank"> using this tool </a> <span> ). A school device will be provided with a home use contract needing to be signed. </span> </li> <li> Students must complete coursework in all core subjects: humanities, math, science, health and physical education, art, and music </li> <li> Families must connect with support staff as needed for additional services (ie. guidance counselor, special educator) </li> <li> School meals will be provided if requested, but the school does not have the capacity to deliver them. Guardians will need to make arrangements for pickup. </li> <li> Students will have the same opportunities as their classmates to participate in school-sponsored clubs, sports, and activities with the understanding that some can only be done in-person. Schools must maintain AOE and VPA guidelines for all sports and other activities. </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Expectations for students (who access the K-8 KEVA): </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Maintain contact with the online teacher(s) daily attendance through a combination of check-ins and work completion. This will also be used for daily attendance. </span> </li> <li> <span> Participate in both synchronous (between 8-3pm) and asynchronous (on your own schedule) learning.  </span> </li> <li> <span> Attend an orientation on the how-tos of remote learning </span> </li> <li> <span> Complete all learning activities and assignments by the required date </span> </li> <li> <span> Respond and act upon feedback from teacher(s); this includes connecting with fellow students as necessary </span> </li> <li> <span> Ask questions! If you don’t know the answer or need help, communicate directly with your teacher(s). If you are having technical difficulties, let your teacher know. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Expectations for parents or guardians supporting their student at home: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> View detailed grade information and teacher feedback – see what your student sees! </span> </li> <li> <span> Support your student with assignment due dates </span> </li> <li> <span> Read Announcements as needed </span> </li> <li> <span> Support discussions your students are involved in when appropriate </span> </li> <li> <span> Review the course syllabus – course description, expectations, grading policies and assignment due dates all in one place </span> </li> <li> <span> Communicate directly with the online teacher(s) over any questions or concerns. Likewise, share success stories or suggestions around your student. Family input, feedback, and communication is critical to instructing our students whether they are remote or on-campus. Parents and guardians are invaluable partners in our schools. </span> </li> <li> <span> Attend an orientation on the how-tos of remote learning. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <span>  </span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RVqWk_vEdVD9BBii73vFoK9rMah2NveXfHH0iOmXv-A/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Click here to view Virtual Schooling- complete details </a> <span> <span> </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> For both planning and staffing we need parents to inform us which school option they will choose by Wednesday August 5th 2020.  Here is the survey  </span> <a href="https://forms.gle/Tu6R69nsoXScriTJ8" target="_blank"> link </a> <span>  that you must fill out for every child in your household! <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> K-8 families can also choose to pursue homeschooling through the Vermont Agency of Education.  </span> </p> <p> <span> Information for pre-K families will come separately. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you everyone for your patience and understanding. We are looking forward to having all of our students back in the building again! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Sincerely, </span> </p> <p> <span> ý East Leadership Team </span> </p> </div> Thank you to everyone who has reached out with comments and questions about our learning for the upcoming school year. This is an update as we plan for reopening schools on September 8th. All of our faculty and staff are so excited to see our young people in a month! We recognize that many of us have uneasy feelings so we have several options for student learning. Please find in this letter a link to the options, the details for each possibility and answers to frequently asked questions. District News,August 2020 thumbnail main image Impending Storm Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-03-25T03:59:36Z 2020-03-25T03:59:36Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Impending Storm </a> </h2> </div> <h4> March 24, 2020 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> In 1995 I worked in a small independent boarding school that overlooked Lake Champlain. As the newest dorm parent I was relegated to the tippy top 5th floor. Behind the cramped kitchen galleyway, a short wall separated a four-step flight of stairs that led out to the fire escape which met the bottom of the pitched roof. After an uphill bear crawl I often found myself on the roof.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> A place of excitement and solace, we could watch the 4th of July and New Year’s Fireworks, see planes adjust their flight pattern over Lone Rock Point toward the Burlington airport. The Adirondacks, Giant Mountain, Sawtooths, Marcy, all loomed in the distance. The ferry crossing to New York left a soft white wake rippling wide to the shore.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> One sweltering summer afternoon my 4 year old daughter and I could feel the dense, heavy air. We smelled kinetic energy sucked into a blanket of humidity. At a dreadfully sweaty moment we climbed the steps, creaked open the door and stepped onto the wrought -iron slatted landing, then climbed past my large Christmas cactus. The plant was in a 5 gallon terracotta pot.  We settled onto the ridge and looked at the southwest sky. Distant rumbling echoed up the lake. The water became still, like glass reflecting the expanse of itself. Then slowly from way down at Crown Point, we could see bolts of light, reaching from the sky, touching the earth, then instantly disappearing. The heat was debilitating. It took forever for the storm to ooze its way up the lake. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We would count. One Mississippi. Two Mississippi. Three Mississippi…… each second that passed meant the storm would take longer to arrive. We waited, counting. The air got thicker. A group of starlings rushed by. Calmed lake, a still surface. Silence. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Then a light drizzle. Wind. Cooler air. Breeze. kaBOOM. kaBOOM…… Torrential downpour. We scurried down the roof and into the kitchen when the lightning got too close. The horizontal rain pounded the window, we could hear limbs of trees cracking and thrashing against the lower part of the building. A window below shattered. My daughter shivered, then slid onto the floor and snuggled with our black lab. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The next day, venturing out of the fire escape, my Christmas cactus was gone. On the basement floor, we walked out the back of the building and there, in the storm remains, strewn about, were shattered terracotta chards and shredded plant pieces. Gently wading through the debris, we salvaged some cacti stems, brought them upstairs, and re potted them. Today, 25 years later, the Christmas cactus in my house is a granddaughter of that original plant. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Just like a storm, making its way north, is the Covid 19 pandemic. We sit back and watch, we make preparations, take precautions, we count our one Mississippi two Mississippis. Oh the air is thick! Then we go inside. We don’t know what flower pots might careen off the 5th floor fire escape, or what small seedlings will endure for 25 years beyond this impending storm. We do know we have each other, our friends, colleagues, our family, our dogs (and cats), and others whom we may not be able to hug, but know the hugs are there. Write letters, play games. Zoom. Laugh. Wash your hands. Assure, comfort, breathe, rest, and love we shall. Thank you for all you do and continue to do. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Pandemic &amp; Education Related Information </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OBDSRAWGwd9ASLs7u-B_NbaUMtl1xd7eo4SUlw-rtb8/edit" target="_blank"> Q &amp; A When COVID -19 is confirmed in our community </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://education.vermont.gov/news/covid-19-guidance-vermont-schools" target="_blank"> Vermont Agency of Education Covid 19 Guidance Page </a> <span>   </span> <span> – the latest education updates </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.healthvermont.gov/response/infectious-disease/2019-novel-coronavirus" target="_blank"> Vermont Department of Health Covid 19 Page </a> <span>   </span> <span> – the health info </span> <span> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Notes from Central Office  </span> </h5> <p> <span> Our building has been officially closed to the public by the Lyndon Select Board. We will continue working mostly offsite. Contact us by email or 2nd choice is to call and leave a message. We will be checking our email throughout the day and calling in to retrieve our messages. We will do our best to get in a timely manner. There will be times we will need to make a trip to the office in order to answer your questions and it might take a little longer than usual. We will let you know if that is the case. </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Accounts Payable: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Administrative Assistants &amp; Principals: Please make sure you follow the current schedule for A/P.  All deadlines still apply.  <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <br/> </h5> <h5> <span> Payroll: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Administrative Assistants &amp; Principals: Please make sure you follow the current schedule for Payroll. All deadlines still apply.  Approvals will need to be completed on time for payroll to close. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Payroll &amp; </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> TimeclockPlus </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Questions: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="mailto:mtherrien@kingdomeast.org"> mtherrien@kingdomeast.org </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Payroll,  </span> </h5> <h5> <span> TimeclockPlus &amp;  </span> </h5> <h5> <span> A/P Questions: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="mailto:mtherrien@kingdomeast.org"> ewelton@kingdomeast.org </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> A/P Questions, </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Course &amp;Workshop </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span>  </span> Questions: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="mailto:mtherrien@kingdomeast.org"> eellis@kingdomeast.org </a> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Human </span> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Resource Related </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Questions: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <a href="mailto:mtherrien@kingdomeast.org"> kaubrey@kingdomeast.org </a> </p> </div> In 1995 I worked in a small independent boarding school that overlooked Lake Champlain. As the newest dorm parent I was relegated to the tippy top 5th floor. Behind the cramped kitchen galleyway, a short wall separated a four-step flight of stairs that led out to the fire escape which met the bottom of the pitched roof. After an uphill bear crawl I often found myself on the roof. Superintendent's Blog,March 2020 thumbnail main image Stacy Rice appointed as the ý East Director of Student Services. Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-02-24T20:30:42Z 2020-02-24T20:30:42Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Stacy Rice appointed as the ý East Director of Student Services </a> </h2> </div> <h4> February 24, 2020 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> ý East School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Stacy Rice as the next Director of Student Services for the ý East School District. Dr. Brian Carroll who currently serves in this position is retiring on June 30, 2020. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Ms. Rice has served as the principal of Burke Town School since 2011. During her time at Burke, Ms. Rice transformed the special education delivery model by increasing licensed professional staff and shifting resources with a cost-neutral approach to the budget. Her collaborative and data focused leadership helped shift Title I funding and resources available to students. During her tenure, there has been an increase in student learning and achievement for all students including those with learning disabilities and special needs. She has instituted both literacy and mathematics community events to build on the strengths of learners and increase capacity with families. She has provided proficiency based learning, family school partnerships, partnerships with the Tarrant Institute, and many more programs. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Prior to working at Burke Town School, Ms. Rice served as a teacher and teacher leader at Lyndon Town School. She has served as a principal mentor through the Vermont Principals Association, served on the math steering committee, and supervised and coordinated the district mentor and mentee program. </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> M <span>  </span> s. Rice received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maine at Farmington, and her masters in education at the University of Maine in Orono. She has completed various additional coursework through Lyndon State College (now Northern Vermont University) and most recently is part of the Margaret Waddington Center for Creative Learning Institute leadership program. She has specialized training in nonviolent crisis prevention and intervention, Life Space Crisis Intervention and Handle with Care de-escalation and restraint certification. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In addition Ms.Rice has volunteered with numerous local organizations including HOPE, ý Trails, Lyndon Youth baseball and softball, Relay for Life, New England Mountain Bike, and various search committees in the school district and with the Vermont Principals Association. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In a recent email to faculty and staff at Burke, ý East Superintendent of Schools, Jennifer Botzojorns said, ​“I want to offer my sincere congratulations to Stacy Rice for being nominated and appointed as the next ý East Director of Student Services. She will be missed at Burke, however, we are all excited for her to take on a new role working in all schools.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Ms. Botzojorns shared with the entire ý East Faculty and Staff, “Ms Rice comes to her new position with on the ground experience working with all students. She understands the building based needs and brings with her the vision and long range planning for working district wide as a Director of Student Services. Our district is lucky to have someone of her caliber serving all of our schools and communities. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Ms Rice, reached at Burke Town School earlier this week shared, “I am fortunate to have spent my last nine years as the principal at the Burke Town School. It was a difficult decision to leave the students, staff and the Burke school community. I will miss working with them daily. The school community is amazing. The staff are the highest quality and put their hearts and souls into all children, their families and the community. I think about those 20 eighth grade students who will graduate in June, and realize I have known them since they were five or six years old entering the Burke Town School as kindergarteners! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> “I am excited to start my new position as the Director of Student Services. Transitioning into a role where there was a significant amount of work done before me, I plan to continue that great work and continue to make improvements in order to advocate for all students. I am delighted that I have earned this opportunity to expand my leadership role and work with all of the school communities in the ý East School District.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The ý East School District became effective on July 1, 2018 and serves eight communities including Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sutton, Sheffield, and Wheelock. Information is available on ​https://kingdomeast.org/​. The Director of Students Services provides vision, planning and oversight of all the special services in the ý East School District including special education, psychological and all specialized student services. The ý East School District will advertise and run a search to find a replacement for the principal at Burke Town School </span> </p> </div> ý East School District is pleased to announce the hiring of Stacy Rice as the next Director of Student Services for the ý East School District. Dr. Brian Carroll who currently serves in this position is retiring on June 30, 2020 District News,February 2020 thumbnail main image Watching Sandpipers Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2020-01-22T02:44:52Z 2020-01-22T02:44:52Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Watching Sandpipers </a> </h2> </div> <h4> January 21, 2020 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Today I wandered into the maintenance office at Lyndon Town School. I chatted with George and Roland. Then Roland took me for a tour of the wood chip plant. It was a small moment; it reminded me how much I appreciate each and every person who works in our schools. Did you know that the folks at Lyndon get up at 2 or 3 in the morning to plow snow on those snowy mornings? I want to thank all of our maintenance and custodial folks for all the hours they put in to our schools. As school employees, we all take a little bit of our heart and pour it into some magic sauce that helps children grow. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I have not written much for the Dispatch lately. What do you do when your pen goes dry? It sits on the shelf, silent. I think of Harry Potter and magical pens, that leap from the shelf and write stories themselves. I love to write, but my pen has been sitting, silent. On the shelf. It has been dry and I don’t know why. The holiday? The darkness? The this and that? And the guilt seeps in because I have not told all of you, as the year ended, how much I appreciate you. I have not said thank you. I have not said may the blessings of the earth fill you and your family as you close the door on a year and open a new year 2020.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> And then I got a letter from a friend. Her card showed a sandpiper. I remembered a summer day at the beach when I sat and watched a sandpiper. Running up and down with the lapping waves. Back and forth. And I wrote her a letter back. And I watched videos of sandpipers  </span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewJY8Ne7tkc" target="_blank"> Sandpipers video </a> <span> . </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> So, if your pen goes dry or you get stuck, watch the birds. Paint birds. Look at birds, think of something beautiful. And your pen will wake up– because the beauty of the natural world can not stop your mind from thinking of joy and thankfulness. And then you can be reminded to tell all of the people with whom you work, happy new year, and thank you! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Building Based Weekly Publications </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Catamount Connection Rachel </span> </p> <p> <span> Concord Communications Sherri </span> </p> <p> <span> Dragon Tales Patrick </span> </p> <p> <span> Friday Finale Amy </span> </p> <p> <span> Friday Focus Cheryl </span> </p> <p> <span> Newt Happenings Tim  </span> </p> <p> <span> Panther Prints Stacy </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> <span> Act </span> </span> <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0012M7XhWVXtakfAKYE2Vh_QvvlBTU4Kfmlk7a-Za6XJj7VM7pNui08jrX8g8i32WZfLuHeLKN2PWLDRR2gqP5ApgwI4fGBPUTBN_wFKJ64R5jYe3O-SZDB3v1JhwXqDMRu5BAxeH0CdKDTWWKd00X0euIGzSG_gXXmUnpCrZa-qO7YBtR9wMhBCkxNwW4wRioe&amp;c=71S-EpOv2CU5JIzBrGPYDy2mKSd24t8RlIvwJ1j5N2fmEEOTAeyhOg==&amp;ch=GsHcaoMXp_0SBGQvPJ0NGPwiCghzdYqxWgGaZIHzbZw52GXXdV95kg==" target="_blank"> H622 </a> <span> : </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> An act relating to suspending the religious exemption to immunization: I have been asked to share with all folks that there are legislative actions concerning immunizations. This act would empower the VT Health Commissioner to “suspend” individual rights.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/photo-1554006359-75fbbacc15bf-17bf2b38.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> KESD Winter Sports </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Home Basketball Games  </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> 1. We need referees!  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> 2. We need help with the game clock. No experience is necessary! </span> </p> <p> <span> Contact Kelly Walsh &lt;kwalsh@kingdomeast.org&gt; <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Burke/Sutton/Newark Teams: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ie0BarbMbh-WbsQP1guRtFTQtClUeA2TCseWZhHEnrQ/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> Basketball Rosters – grades 6-8  </a> <span> Coach A: Mikayla Lanoue; B: Lars Botzojorns </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/10k_9FiphjIeKrM-K8_Ckw3Ql6IU_qxZqU6kl-qVts64/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> Basketball Rosters – K-2  </a> <span> Coach: Andy Dwyer </span> </li> </ul> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> Lyndon Basketball Rosters Teams: </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/191xqD71qKX_3U-v3q9LhvWJJs5q950w9jqKnDGRUv4k/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> 6-8 Boys A </a> <span>    Coach: Julia Thrailkill </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/1/d/1PZ5v1DYiBSn1bARgIEGs_gFqumLZPMJ2AblQCQXoBp0/edit?usp=drive_web&amp;ouid=102936941976999924149" target="_blank"> 6-8 Boys B </a> <span>    Coach: Kelly Hudson </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11oom7Xm0DqN1tsE__20uNIEIXMRTuyK1mzai684yKnA/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> 6-8 Girls A </a> <span>    Coach: Ryan Robinson </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/17QOjR6I7l6pjQEs57EZkr1phqxrJbsuIFhiz8oDnPBw/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> 6-8 Girls B </a> <span>    Coach: Katrina Mitchell </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> Concord/Lunenburg Rosters Teams </span> </h5> <ul> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OxtjGr1F603KSp1Q76-EQMRqIgc3UbwlKLcPTCvx2Q4/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> K-2 </a> <span>                Coach: Lisa Melvin </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Dqt2E264Yzwvw9Bg214_rIuxdrRVLN5bv-wWoB36A1E/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> 3-5 Girls </a> <span>       Coach: Holly Brown </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1bGkhX_9AEnviQwPsOYH7peYVizl0YbVKryZ6Uwf_Mt4/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> 3-5 Boys </a> <span>      Coach: Dennis Farnham </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/191q0QQU_bGAmHgZQpZjU_esUgYuBhzGaFa3Vbkl1sqg/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> 6-8 Girls </a> <span>       Coach: Bruce Bunnel </span> </li> <li> <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ROXqNCyv7fyd7fJ1RjYQJAjnKu-G-vcSNROLdNjcPaQ/edit#gid=0" target="_blank"> 6-8 Boys </a> <span>      Coach: Allison Barney </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Today I wandered into the maintenance office at Lyndon Town School. I chatted with George and Roland. Then Roland took me for a tour of the wood chip plant. It was a small moment; it reminded me how much I appreciate each and every person who works in our schools. Superintendent's Blog,January 2020 thumbnail main image The Magic Door Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-11-15T02:10:35Z 2019-11-15T02:10:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> About Being Efficient </span> </h2> </div> <h4> November, 8 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> A newsletter for the public education community of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Millers Run, Newark, Sutton </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Recently I was at Whites purchasing groceries. As I checked out I noticed a seven year old boy. He was enamoured with the magic door. He would step into the zone and the door would open. Then he would sept away, it would close. He then decided he was royalty so he bowed deeply and stepped in front of the door — it opened. He then turned to the left and the right.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> His theatrics continued as he performed a few spins, and fencing gestures then stepped in the right place and the door magically opened. I could imagine his little mind thinking of a royal court, a sword, the musketeers, Harry Potter- I am not sure what, but he was clearly ensconced in an imaginative story. Luckily the line was long at Whites so I could watch his joy.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> As I walked out I could not help but say something to him. He looked at me and half smiled. I then pointed to the little sensor above the door and explained it was a motion sensor that picked up his motion and was electronically connected to the door. He then stood stock still and just looked at me. I said it was so cool and walked away with him standing, staring, waiting for his mum to pay for her groceries. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> As I left the store, I realized I had crushed his imagination. Yes, sure, this was a small moment in time, but he was in his world, and here I just burst the bubble. I was thinking about teaching and learning, and how sometimes children are thinking of one thing, and this is the beauty of their youth I should have pretended I had a sword, and swashbuckled, spun and then pointed to the magic eye. This moment just reminded me what wonderful imaginations our children have! <br/> </span> </p> </div> Recently I was at Whites purchasing groceries. As I checked out I noticed a seven year old boy. He was enamoured with the magic door. He would step into the zone and the door would open. Then he would sept away, it would close. He then decided he was royalty so he bowed deeply and stepped in front of the door — it opened. He then turned to the left and the right. November 2019,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image About Being Efficient Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-11-09T02:02:33Z 2019-11-09T02:02:33Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> About Being Efficient </span> </h2> </div> <h4> November, 8 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This past weekend my husband made an amazing breakfast: rice flour waffles, blueberries, syrup, bacon, yogurt. As the sun lazed in the window, newspaper spread on the table, we enjoyed the early morning meal. Then I cleared my plate and stood with my back to the rest of the room. I glanced to the right and left, made sure nobody was watching. Then, I LICKED my plate! Syrup with blueberry stains and yogurt blobs. Delicious!  <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> As a child, I would catch my dad doing this, “Why be inefficient?” he leaned down and whispered at me, “we never want food to go to waste. Efficiency, I tell you, that is why I lick my plate!” The exclamatory statement was not in volume but a sly grin and raised eyebrows as the delicious remainder of his meal met his taste buds.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Why don’t we lick our plates? I suspect the social conformities are rooted in the history of germs. The advent of silverware was no doubt because someone realized that touching food with our hands might be the cause of spreading disease. But licking our plates should be ok?  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> My dispatch message this week is about being efficient. Of course, licking a plate is efficient (and delicious!) Here is a video about efficiency that EVERYONE should watch. Best 15 minutes I have used in the last year. Enjoy.  </span> <a href="https://youtu.be/eX_ZRMLgcpc" target="_blank"> tips  </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> KEAP Afterschool Session  </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> KEAP Afterschool Session Began on Monday, Nov. 4! Please make sure you know what programs are being offered at YOUR school, encourage students and parents to participate in these FREE learning opportunities. New this session: middle school programs for Concord &amp; Sutton Schools! All 8 sites are now K-8! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> STEM Lab Open House:  November 14 from 4pm to 6pm </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> STEM lab Open house November 14 from 4pm to 6pm at the Fairbanks STEM Lab and McGuire Conference room for student presentations of their work. This fall the STEM Lab students have been learning about and propagating rare Vermont orchids. Come to hear about what they have done so far and what discoveries they have made. As part of the event we are highlighting three pilot year students who are working towards attending and presenting at the  </span> <a href="https://link.getmailspring.com/link/500F19F3-F43D-45E2-8C26-7BA8245AE342@getmailspring.com/0?redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.academiesofscience.org&amp;recipient=amJvdHpvam9ybnNAa2luZ2RvbWVhc3Qub3Jn" target="_blank"> American Junior Academy of Science </a> <span>  Conference in February 2020. This is a huge accomplishment where these students have diligently worked between our lab and the New Hampshire Academy of Sciences lab in Lyme, NH to make this happen. This is a great opportunity to learn about all their hard work. <br/> </span> </p> </div> This past weekend my husband made an amazing breakfast: rice flour waffles, blueberries, syrup, bacon, yogurt. As the sun lazed in the window, newspaper spread on the table, we enjoyed the early morning meal. Then I cleared my plate and stood with my back to the rest of the room. I glanced to the right and left, made sure nobody was watching. Then, I LICKED my plate! Syrup with blueberry stains and yogurt blobs. Delicious! November 2019,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image It’s Flu Season. Do you know when to keep your kids home from school? Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-11-08T20:05:34Z 2019-11-08T20:05:34Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> A PSA From our KESD School Nurses: It’s Flu Season. <br/> Do you know when to keep your kids home from school? </span> </h2> </div> <h4> November 8, 2019 </h4> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Flu+Season.JPG" alt=""/> </a> </div> A PSA From our KESD School Nurses about flu season. District News,Newark School,November 2019,Concord School,Health Services,Miller's Run School,Lunenburg School,Sutton Village School,Lyndon Town School,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Contrast: KESD Dispatch, October 17/24, 2019 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-10-24T00:47:38Z 2019-10-24T00:47:38Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Contrast: KESD Dispatch, October 17/24, 2019 </a> </h2> </div> <h4> October 23, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I recently hiked up into the clouds. What strikes me the most about fall foliage is contrast. The reds and greens, oranges and grays. Juxtaposed. Resting next to each other. In the fog and mist, colors pop and fade between the distance and foreground. We all breathe in the smell of fading maple leaves. Change. Changing colors. We embrace the beauty around every corner. And, of course we know this marks transition. The coming of winter. As the leaves fall, I ask you to think what in your life are you able to shed, to put aside? In the winter months we get to dig deep inside our store. Yet now is the time to shed something. What have you shed? What will you shed? And what beautiful color comes with the change? As fall marches into November, we are reminded of this life cycle. In Northern New England, each year mother nature tells us it is good to shed our beauty and be dormant, to look inside, and to cycle with the earth.  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> KEAP Session 2 Starts Nov. 4! </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> If you or someone you know is interested in leading a learning opportunity after school, please contact Anne Hatch ( </span> <a href="mailto:ahatch@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> ahatch@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> ) or your school’s Site Coordinator for more details. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Proficiency Based Learning: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <a href="http://greatschoolspartnership.org/proficiency-based-learning/about-pbl-simplified/ten-principles-proficiency-based-learning/" target="_blank"> 10 Principles of Proficiency Based Learning </a> <span>  – Great Schools Partnership. </span> </li> <li> <a href="http://greatschoolspartnership.org/proficiency-based-learning/research-evidence/research-supporting-ten-principles-learning-standards/" target="_blank"> Learning Standards </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://greatschoolspartnership.org/proficiency-based-learning/research-evidence/research-supporting-ten-principles-assessment-practices/" target="_blank"> Assessment Practices </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://greatschoolspartnership.org/proficiency-based-learning/research-evidence/research-supporting-ten-principles-learning-standards/" target="_blank"> Learning Standards </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://greatschoolspartnership.org/proficiency-based-learning/research-evidence/research-supporting-ten-principles-assessment-practices/" target="_blank"> Assessment Practices </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://greatschoolspartnership.org/proficiency-based-learning/research-evidence/research-supporting-ten-principles-grading-reporting/" target="_blank"> Grading + Reporting </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://greatschoolspartnership.org/proficiency-based-learning/research-evidence/research-supporting-ten-principles-instructional-strategies/" target="_blank"> Instructional Strategies </a> </li> <li> <a href="http://greatschoolspartnership.org/proficiency-based-learning/research-evidence/surveys-college-educators-employers/" target="_blank"> Surveys of College Educators and Employers </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-proficiency-based-learning-research-brief-proficiency-based-grading-practices.pdf" target="_blank"> AOE white paper on PBL </a> </li> <li> <a href="https://deansforimpact.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/The_Science_of_Learning.pdf" target="_blank"> The Science of Learning Deans of Impact, 201 </a> <span> 5 </span> <span> <br/> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Student Community Music Opportunity: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The North Country Youth Chorus (NCYC) which is sponsored by the North Country Chorus in partnership with Catamount Arts will begin rehearsals on Friday, Oct. 25 and will be held every Friday from 3:30-5:00pm at Catamount Arts. There are no auditions and no fee to participate — open to students in grades 3-8.  </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-ATgiEISsoDZEMwSTc1SVBqQzMxQzR6M05kWmdyUWRjV240/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> See flyer here </a> <span>  for more information. </span> </p> </div> I recently hiked up into the clouds. What strikes me the most about fall foliage is contrast. The reds and greens, oranges and grays. Juxtaposed. Resting next to each other. In the fog and mist, colors pop and fade between the distance and foreground. We all breathe in the smell of fading maple leaves. Change. Superintendent's Blog,September 2019 thumbnail main image Finding Sophisticated Words Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-09-29T00:13:50Z 2019-09-29T00:13:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Finding Sophisticated Words </a> </h2> </div> <h4> September 28, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Raold Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the BFG, Matilda (and many more) are classic children’s stories with colossal figures and hilariously gruesome events. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> My all time favorite by this author is an adult short story called  </span> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parson%27s_Pleasure_(short_story)" target="_blank"> Parson’s Pleasure </a> <span>  where a miserly antique dealer tries to swindle rural folk out of an antique dresser. He convinces them to sell, saying among other things that the piece of furniture is, “not worth more than firewood.” Eventually the farmers give in and to “help” the swindler fit the piece in his car, take an extraordinary measure with the Chippendale. </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Trunchbull.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I thought of this when I recently wandered into a classroom. The room was darkened, students were sitting in a semicircle facing the screen. Right there, big and bold was Mrs. Trenchbull from Roald Dahl’s Matilda, close- up face, menacing, evil, bulging eyes. Pause was pressed, “Ok,” the teacher says, “Someone give me words to describe Mrs. Trenchbull?” </span> </p> <p> <span> “Mean,” shares a student. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> “Oh, yes, she is mean! As 6th graders we now are able to use sophisticated words, we launch from the word mean. What are other words to describe her?” said the teacher. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The class is first silent, then writing furiously their ideas, then wanting to share. “Loathsome,” says a second student. The alternatives pour out.  <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Teachings from the Teacher’s College Units of Study are simple yet sophisticated. They use multiple ways to help children get at one specific topic, such as character traits. Each young learner sees a movie or reads a piece and adds his or her own words to help make meaning. The 6th grade teacher sets a high standard for picking descriptive words. The students dive right in! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In addition to description, Raold Dahl uses names to create imagery, another trait of excellent writing. Born in 1915 this children’s author undoubtedly heard stories from elders of the trench warfare in World War I. Cold, wet, gangrene, gruesome. Why not name an onerous character Trenchbull? The two words together, just in their name, conjure an image of the character. Matilda’s teacher’s name is Ms. Honey. What sort of character is she? </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> As we teach our children to be good readers and writers, it is such a joy to use the literature that exist as exemplar texts. Pieces of movies, media, written word help us see examples of how we nurture our young readers and writers. What a gift to be able to talk about this and teach! And stretch our children to think beyond the plain, to the intricate and sophisticated! </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> XC: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> First Ever ý East XC race at Burke Town School on Wednesday, October 23rd. (Thursday, October 24th as a rain date). Mark your calendars! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Facilities: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> We hope to every Friday produce a video about our facilities. As many of you know we have some significant needs in our buildings. These weekly videos will highlight our opportunities and challenges. If you have a Facilities Friday idea, send it our way!  </span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zf59rPR6HsQ&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank"> link for Facilities Friday Video (today) </a> <span>  Facilities Friday youtube  </span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXPfGapB3lo&amp;list=PLqd2-ey3368pY779WEGEdBWgR0OmvUXwB" target="_blank"> playlist link </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Progress Reports: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> Regular communication with parents is necessary for them to effectively partner with you in their child’s learning, and any time a parent requests a written update on their child’s progress, it should be provided. </span> </span> <span> <span> However, separate mid-trimester formal progress reports </span> </span> <span> (as they have existed from past practice) are not expected at the district level. One of the reasons why TeacherEase was chosen was to provide ongoing feedback to parents regarding student achievement/progress. Although TeacherEase isn’t fully functioning yet, we are getting very close to going live, and teachers should be putting emphasis on how they are documenting achievement/progress toward the identified learning targets according to the grading scale, so that they can report out at the end of the trimester. There will also be a place on the report card where narrative feedback is given. </span> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> <span> Fine and Performing Arts: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> KCP Presents season, two amazing shows in the next few weeks that students can attend for FREE. </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> October 9th, 2019 Grammy Award-Winning  </span> <a href="http://www.catamountarts.org/shows/details/apollo-s-fire" target="_blank"> Apollo’s Fire  </a> <span> will be playing at Fuller Hall </span> </li> <li> October 21st, world-renowned  <a href="http://www.catamountarts.org/shows/details/pink-martini" target="_blank"> Pink Martini with vocalist China Forbes </a> <span>  will be back at Fuller Hall: </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Raold Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, the BFG, Matilda (and many more) are classic children’s stories with colossal figures and hilariously gruesome events. Superintendent's Blog,September 2019 thumbnail main image September 21, 2019 -Unsuspected Change Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-09-22T00:01:50Z 2019-09-22T00:01:50Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> September 21, 2019 -Unsuspected Change </a> </h2> </div> <h4> September 21, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Ah. Saturday morning! Time for my early morning exercise jaunt. I walk out the door and on our front lawn I see this small white orb.  Why is someone littering, what is that?  I head over to retrieve it, and there on our lawn is this massive mushroom, not a button sized mushroom, but a toe-box sized mushroom. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> WHERE did that come from?  It has not been that moist. And it is not yet the time of year where I leave in the dark and arrive home in the dark, and I have been looking out at our lawn each day. At least I think I have… </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Did that thing grow overnight? I knelt down, looking at the fine patterns, the segmented stem, and thought to myself, how did I miss this?  <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> When I got home from the exercise I asked my husband, “Did you see that mushroom?” </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> He mused, “Oh yes, it has been growing all week. Quite quickly in fact. It was a puff ball a few days ago.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I thought to myself, how did I miss that? Was I not looking? Then I thought about all of the things in life that we sometimes miss. Sometimes things get ahead of us and grow and grow, suddenly they are there. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This could be a child learning to read. Or count. Or understand friction. Or play a song. They plug away and then suddenly there is a mushroom’s worth.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Or the unnoticed growing mushroom metaphor could be a group of feelings that are building in one of our young people, we do not notice and suddenly there is a tangled outburst. A mushroom of sorts.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> As we walk through our space, think of how if we stop and notice, we can see the change every day… and then when the large beautiful fungus appears– just as on a simple early morning exercise one notices a mushroom– we smile and understand.  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Water Lead Test:  </span> <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kMvMMYl3O4kwyeNECBSS4tF_iFysQTOu/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank"> Letter to Parents and Families </a> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> As part of a new law, all schools and child care providers are required to test for lead in the drinking water and fix any issues when lead is found above an established action level. The intent of the law is to protect children, students, and staff from lead in these settings. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Friday is the last day to register for the Paul Gorski Event being held at the Newark school. Limited spaces are available. FREE for KESD Board members </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> A Learning Opportunity for Educators &amp; Community Members: October 1, 2019 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </h4> <p> <span> Paul C. Gorski is Associate Professor of Integrative Studies in New Century College at George Mason University. He is also the founder of  </span> <a href="http://www.edchange.org/" target="_blank"> EdChange </a> <span>  and the  </span> <a href="http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/" target="_blank"> Multicultural Pavilion, </a> <span>  a website that has won more than a dozen awards internationally for its contribution to multicultural education scholarship and practice. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Where: </span> <span> <span> Newark Street School, Newark, VT </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Schedule: </span> </span> <span> 9:00 am–3:00 pm, Fulfilling the Promise of Equitable Schools; lunch is included </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Registration: </span> </span> <span> Participation is capped at 50 participants.  </span> <a href="https://forms.gle/RE4Bbi1XLhNpKkhe7" target="_blank"> Register now! </a> </li> </ul> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Paul-234x300.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> Ah. Saturday morning! Time for my early morning exercise jaunt. I walk out the door and on our front lawn I see this small white orb. Why is someone littering, what is that? I head over to retrieve it, and there on our lawn is this massive mushroom, not a button sized mushroom, but a toe-box sized mushroom. Superintendent's Blog,Health Services,September 2019 thumbnail main image Catamount Connection Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-09-16T17:06:53Z 2019-09-16T17:06:53Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Catamount Connection </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> September 16, 2019  </font> </h4> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Catamount+Connection+Blog+IMG+1.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Catamount+Connection+Blog+IMG+2.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> Catamount Connection event dates and information for Fall 2019. Sutton Village School,September 2019 thumbnail main image Newt Happenings Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-09-14T01:16:51Z 2019-09-14T01:16:51Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Newt Happenings </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> September 13, 2019 </font> </h4> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2019-09-16-at-10.49.51-AM.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Model Citizens </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This week’s model citizens are the entire 5th Grade Class. This group has demonstrated an incredible enthusiasm for learning to start the school year. They have been eager to read… in school, out of school, with partners, and reading aloud as a class. In math they have explored the concept of volume and have created amazing posters to demonstrate their knowledge. In Health, they have reflected on who they are and the decisions they make that impact themselves and others. We are incredibly proud of the efforts from all of you individually and as a group working cooperatively together! </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> School Vision </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We believe Newark Street School is a global model of how rural, small school education provides a pathway to exciting experiences, happiness, and longevity. We have merged all community members (students, teachers, support staff, instructional assistants, <br/> administrators, and families) to work side-by-side as learning partners who become increasingly prepared to explore the world and better serve our community. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Upcoming Events </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Wednesday, September 18th, 12:10pm </span> <span> <span> – </span> </span> </p> <p> Early Release Day for Students – Staff Professional Learning <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Thursday, September 19th, 6pm </span> <span> <span> – </span> </span> </p> <p> OPEN HOUSE and Chili Dinner! <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Tuesday, October 1st, 9am-3pm </span> <span> <span> – </span> </span> </p> <p> VREC Equity Event with Paul Gorski at the Newark Street School – If interested, register at <a href="http://vtruraledu.org/learn/" target="_blank"> http://vtruraledu.org/learn/ </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Monday, October 7th </span> <span> <span> – </span> </span> </p> <p> PICTURE DAY <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Tuesday, October 8th, 6pm </span> <span> <span> – </span> </span> </p> <p> ý East School Board Meeting at the Newark Street School <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Friday, October 11th, 12:10pm </span> <span> <span> – </span> </span> </p> <p> Early Release <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Day for Students </span> </span> <span> <span> – </span> </span> </p> <p> Staff Professional Learning <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Monday, October 14th </span> <span> <span> – </span> </span> </p> <p> NO SCHOOL </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2019-09-16-at-10.50.02-AM.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> 2019/2020 Goals </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ol> <li> <span> Newark Street School will provide high quality instruction, intervention, and enrichment, aligned to a written curriculum with standards and assessment. The curriculum will be enacted schoolwide. <br/> <br/> </span> </li> <li> <span> Newark Street School will create a system that ensures highly effective classroom <br/> instruction. <br/> <br/> </span> </li> <li> Newark will provide <span> <span> a climate and culture that is responsive to student needs, promotes strong rel </span> </span> ationships, cares for social and emotional development, <span> <span> </span> </span> enhances physical well being and provides a safe and secure learning environment for all. </li> </ol> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> School Website &amp; Social Media </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Thank you for your patience as we get our new website up and going. We just received training on website management and will be populating pages with information in the coming weeks. </span> </span> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/schools/newark-stre et-school/" target="_blank"> https://kingdomeast.org/schools/newark-stre et-school/ </a> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter will also be by the ý East and Newark to share information. </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Attendance </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> As a community, we really want to ensure that student learning is cared for and that our students recognize the school as a safe and exciting place to be. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Being present and on time each day is incredibly important for all learners. All students should be in homeroom at 8am. Ideally, this means they are in school prior to 8am. While 8:10, 8:05, or even 8:02 might not seem like a big deal, I can tell you that it completely disrupts the flow of the morning for the entire Morning Meeting and Advisory to start the day. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> For us, 8-8:15am is arguably the most important time of the day. It gives us an opportunity to check in with students. There is a big focus on Social and Emotional learning, Responsive Classroom, and Community Building. It is also a time for students to simply settle in and get all the news they need to prepare for the day.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Students who come in late are stressed and rushed and that impacts their learning and the learning of their classmates for the rest of the day. Along with this, missing school days entirely can also be a set-back for students. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please know that excessive tardies and absences will prompt notifications home and we will follow school board procedures for truancy. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We love your children and want them in school with us from 8am-3pm. Thank you </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Community News &amp; Events </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Saturday September 14th, 1pm </span> </span> <span> – St. Johnsbury Bluegrass Festival </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Saturday September 28th </span> <span> <span> – Burke Fall Festival </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> KEAP &amp; Athletics News </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> The afterschool program starts up next Monday, September 16th! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please sign up or email Sue Winsor </span> </span> <a href="mailto:swinsor@kingdomeast.org"> swinsor@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> with any questions.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Afterschool is free, but donations are important for us to sustain high quality programming. Any amount helps to sustain our program. </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank you! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> There will be no afterschool on Fridays this year, however, we are looking for creative ways to provide students with Friday afternoon activities to support students and families. Please keep an eye and an ear out for more information. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> One way to get involved in Friday afternoon activities is to join the new ý East Athletics Program. Please connect with the new Athletic Director, Kelly Walsh </span> </span> <a href="mailto:kwalsh@kingdomeast.org"> kwalsh@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> , if you have any questions. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Currently, several Newark students are participating in Cross Country and Soccer with students from Burke and Sutton. Students are transported to Burke at the end of the school day and are picked up by parents at 5:15pm.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This past weekend, middle school cross country runners from all of ý East competed together as a team in Craftsbury.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Yesterday, the soccer teams had their first competition in Concord. Currently, over 170 students throughout ý East are participating in our athletic programs! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Check out all of our news for what is happening here at Newark Street School this September. Newark School,September 2019 thumbnail main image ý East School District Dispatch – September 13, 2019 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-09-13T23:35:46Z 2019-09-13T23:35:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> ý East School District Dispatch – September 13, 2019 </a> </h2> </div> <h4> September 13, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I was recently in a primary classroom engaged in word study. As a group exercise, students were looking at their peers written names and finding shorter words within the names. For instance Andrew had “and,” Hannah had “an.” As the teacher asked the class to consider, one energetic boy looked, leaned forward and then leapt up, enthusiastically adding, </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> “Well, Brooklyn has a country in her name! It is a country!”  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> The teacher gently smiled “Oh, yes that is a great connection!”  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> At this point the teacher could have said that Brooklyn was actually not a country, rather a borough, one of five (Manhattan, Bronx, Staten Island, Yonkers and Brookln) in New York City, and no, this is not a country.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> However if she said that, then she would have to explain what a borough is (as opposed to a continent, country, county, village or town). And THEN the entire conversation would have digressed down a rabbit hole. Calm as can be, she gently added, </span> </p> <p> <span> “Brooklyn is part of a city, yes, and you made the connection between knowing this place and your friend’s name!” The young man smiled from ear to ear. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> At this point she could have said, BUT, that is not what we are doing, we are looking for words inside words, not connections from names to places or other things we know. She did not do this, she smiled and then continued on the quest to find words within words. The little guy had a huge grin and continued to listen (and wiggle, as some little people tend to do!) and look at the list of names, trying to find words.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This small moment made me think about a growth mindset. This teacher did not say, OK, I’m going to have a growth mindset today. Instead she stepped into his mind, she truly heard and understood what he was thinking, recognized, supported and grew his knowledge. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This is why I love visiting classrooms. I get to see teachers taking little people’s minds and growing them forward! Thank you to everyone for welcoming me into your classrooms! And for such great learning. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Afterschool: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Afterschool </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <span> opens Monday (9/16) at 7 out of 8 of our KEAP sites! Not sure what your school site is offering for Session 1? </span> </span> </p> <p> Please check with your amazing Site Coordinator! (Concord K-5 program will open on 9/23). </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Early Release Wednesdays: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> There will not be regular KEAP programming on early release Wednesdays, including 9/18. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> Stay tuned for exciting details about grant-funded opportunities for students for future dates this year! </span> </p> </div> I was recently in a primary classroom engaged in word study. As a group exercise, students were looking at their peers written names and finding shorter words within the names. For instance Andrew had “and,” Hannah had “an.” As the teacher asked the class to consider, one energetic boy looked, leaned forward and then leapt up, enthusiastically adding, Superintendent's Blog,September 2019 thumbnail main image Friday Dispatch – September 6, 2019 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-09-06T23:19:02Z 2019-09-06T23:19:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Friday Dispatch – September 6, 2019 </a> </h2> </div> <h4> September 6, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> As I drove home tonight I thought of a coureur des bois. These early Frenchmen would run through the woods and mountains of our region, trading and sharing information. In the evenings their fiddle music and song would rollick through the valleys. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> For some reason, as my car climbed up and over Kirby Mountain, I imagined people popping out of the woods, running across the path, and then back into the woods…. mumbling in French. I suppose Fridays allow our minds to wander in strange directions. However, one need not go far to find Abnaki or French Canadian in the blood lines of our neighbors.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> This weekend is the first ever cross country meet for our ý East cross country athletes. Tomorrow, Saturday, they will go to Craftsbury to run! Next week, we will have a French teacher in Concord and Lunenburg. Perhaps it is the expanding of opportunities for our young people that got me imagining someone leaping over logs and traipsing through the woods, speaking French. Who knows?  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Be sure on Monday to congratulate the runners in your classes, for their success at Craftsbury. No matter how they run, it will be a personal record, as it will be their first cross country race. As the weeks come forth, some of our children will all be speaking a little French! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <h5> <span> <br/> </span> </h5> <h5> <span> We have TWO coaching positions open and NEED YOU! </span> </h5> <p> <span> <span> 1. Cross Country Coach – Lyndon. </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> No running experience necessary. </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Just a positive attitude and Kelly can help with a practice plan! </span> </span> </li> <li> <span> 3 days a week, Stipend Position </span> </li> <li> <span> Season ends October 31st <br/> <br/> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <span> 2. Soccer Coach, K-2, – Burke. </span> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> We had SO MANY kids sign up for this team that we now need a coach! </span> </li> <li> <span> 3 days a week </span> </li> <li> <span> Stipend Position </span> </li> <li> <span> Season ends October 31st </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> As I drove home tonight I thought of a coureur des bois. These early Frenchmen would run through the woods and mountains of our region, trading and sharing information. In the evenings their fiddle music and song would rollick through the valleys. Superintendent's Blog,September 2019 thumbnail main image Changing the Seasons – August 29, 2019 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-08-29T23:10:12Z 2019-08-29T23:10:12Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Changing the Seasons – August 29, 2019 </a> </h2> </div> <h4> August 29, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> People often ask, “What’s your favorite season?” I love them all, and love that in Vermont you get a variety, both throughout the year and from year to year. Last year there were two snow days before Thanksgiving! Two years ago I was gardening at Thanksgiving! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> <span> This past week I’ve heard two flocks of geese overhead. I can imagine the head dude saying to the others, “Yeah last year we waited too long, not good, not good, THIS YEAR we are starting out early, good good…” I often wonder what those geese are really saying as they honk honk honk above and flap along in the thermals.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This week our electronic thermometer read a low of 33, 34 and 37 (pictured above, the 37 is under the 5) on three consecutive days! I covered my proud houseplants with a cloth to prevent freeze burn. </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_5112.JPG" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/IMG_5111-4af6041e.JPG" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The first week of school means a new season. There is still lots of warmth in the air –yet we know that school marks another year, another milestone, another dance in time as our young people walk through their childhood.  </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> This week I noticed children in group meetings, writing, running around on the playground, reading, making art. I noticed teachers patiently and confidently guiding, I noticed bright colors, organization, smiles; one little kindergartener said to me, “Do you know my brother?” </span> </p> <p> <span>   <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> As the weather changes, so do our children. Have you noticed how much taller or how much they have learned over the summer? It is a gift to work with young people, that the community entrusts us with their learning. Thank you for a great week, and think of those geese and just honk honk honk away into the start of this new school year. .  <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Afterschool: </span> </h5> <p> <span> Opens on Sept. 16: KEAP is free to all K-8 students and we want as many students as possible to attend on a regular basis! (Family donations encouraged.) However, for safety reasons, NO student will be permitted to attend Afterschool without a completed  </span> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rjv8ytMHHzZNYcqg6Jc9HR7o81jMFn_NwyD36NAzXpI/edit" target="_blank"> KEAP registration form </a> <span> <span>  on file. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Please encourage your students and families to register — the updated form is only 1 page long! </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please send info and a shout out to all parents and families.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <h5> <span> <span> Racial Equity: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Vermont NEA  </span> <a href="http://www.racialequityvtnea.org/" target="_blank"> racial equity toolkit. </a> <span>  Helpful resources including the video “I’m From Here” and an accompanying discussion guide. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Homeless: </span> </span> </h5> <p> <span> Federal Law (ESSA – Every Student Succeeds Act and McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance Act) requires school districts to determine a student’s homeless status and facilitate school enrollment and access to services. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you become aware of any student who has lost their housing or has needs related to their housing situation, please talk to your principal (LTS staff please talk to your guidance counselors).  It’s important to support school continuity for these students, particularly at the start of the school year when students are getting settled in new classrooms. Homeless students are entitled to free school meals and attendance at afterschool programs and are automatically eligible for Title I services if needed. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Students who have been forced to move to a temporary location in their town or outside of their town and determined to be McKinney Vento eligible are entitled to continue in their “school of origin” – the school the student attended before they were displaced. Schools are required to provide transportation if needed to the school of origin. </span> </li> <li> <span> Families lose their housing for many reasons; fire, flood, mold, domestic violence, eviction, illness, loss of employment are some of the main causes in Vermont. There is a lack of affordable housing statewide and in the Northeast ý making it very hard for families to find new housing. </span> </li> <li> <span> ý East schools served 49 homeless students in 2018-19 school year; most families were “doubled up” with family, relatives or friends. Some families lived in a shelter, campground, camper trailer, tent or car. </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Please e-mail Diane Janukajtis &lt; </span> <a href="mailto:djanukajtis@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> djanukajtis@kingdomeast.org </a> <span> <span> &gt;if you have a student who needs a referral so we can schedule a time to talk by phone. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I’ll need the following information: </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> student name, age, grade, special learning needs (IEP, 504, EST or SIT plan) </span> </li> <li> <span> parent name, address, phone number; </span> </li> <li> <span> address where student/parent are living now; </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> If you don’t have/can’t get some of this information, e-mail anyway (don’t wait)  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Management and External Relations </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> (Outreach, Networking, Relationships/System Capacity) </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> People often ask, “What’s your favorite season?” I love them all, and love that in Vermont you get a variety, both throughout the year and from year to year. Last year there were two snow days before Thanksgiving! Two years ago I was gardening at Thanksgiving! Superintendent's Blog,August 2019 thumbnail main image August 22, 2019 District Dispatch Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-08-22T22:49:09Z 2019-08-22T22:49:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> August 22, 2019 District Dispatch </a> </h2> </div> <h4> August 22, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> A Newsletter for the public education community of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Millers Run, Newark, Sutton </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> During the summer, our A team met. As is the case with most meetings, the leader throws in some teamwork exercises to build a healthy and supportive culture. One activity: build some sort of structure where we connected with each other physically –a human sculpture. In my mind prior, I was thinking of a pyramid of sorts. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> After visiting Montreal and seeing some street performers, I envisioned something like these: </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Well, the Awesome A-Team quickly made me realize that in my mind, I was being a bit ridiculous; they took my “team time” instructions and followed them perfectly and created their own structure (notice Mr. Mulligan was not there so his photo appeared instead). This made me realize what an awesome leadership team I have the honor to work with, and how ridiculous some of my ideas are…. Hmmm I wonder if all as teachers, somewhere deep inside have cooky ideas, and awesome teammates? I think so!! </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> I look forward to a great year, and as we launch, think about how as teachers we must adapt to our student’s needs. I am Looking forward to seeing everyone at Convocation, and when you get a moment, be sure to thank your principal along with custodial and office staff who have been working all summer readying for the year.  Here we go!! <br/> </span> </p> </div> During the summer, our A team met. As is the case with most meetings, the leader throws in some teamwork exercises to build a healthy and supportive culture. One activity: build some sort of structure where we connected with each other physically –a human sculpture. In my mind prior, I was thinking of a pyramid of sorts. Superintendent's Blog,August 2019 thumbnail main image August 15, 2019: Fear of the Unknown Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-08-15T22:30:54Z 2019-08-15T22:30:54Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> August 15, 2019: Fear of the Unknown </a> </h2> </div> <h4> April 15, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> A Newsletter for the public education community of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Millers Run, Newark, Sutton </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Each day a crepuscular papa black bear emerges from the woods, in our far field, and chows on clover. Some evenings he rolls around, or sits back to contemplate the universe. Mostly we see his mandible moving up and down up and down as he slowly lumbers.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> My tech-industry-drone-owning brother-in-law could not get over the fact that each night, there, in the distance, appeared Mr. Bear. He called his family. He told everyone about the bear. He talked about it incessantly. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> He decided he wanted footage of Mr. Bear. At dinner one night he imagined how he could fly his drone and Mr. Bear would look at the camera. The drone could hover close, Mr. Bear would stand on his hind legs and inspect the drone.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> We were out the next night, and then went away another evening; the third night Mr. Bear took a vacation. During this time the tech-brother-in-law continued to talk about videoing the bear. He took out his drone. He practiced flying it. He performed several test fly-overs. </span> </p> <p> <span> On the brother-in-law’s last evening of his visit, Mr. Bear emerged. Systems went into action. My husband stood watch, binoculars trained on the black shape. The drone was set on the porch step, the brother-in-law stood on the porch, with the window open, so he could communicate with my husband standing watch inside. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Have you ever tried to sleep on a camping trip, and just as you are dozing off, there is a mosquito in the tent? The mosquito is REALLY loud, and you can not seem to locate it.  </span> <span> <span> NNNZZNZZNZNNNzzzznnnnnnnNNNNZZZz. (This is what a drone sounds like).  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> My husband called, “Ok, he’s out in the field, I see him.” The drone took off, “Oop, he has gone into the woods.” The brother-in-law landed the drone “He’s back!” Drone started up. “He scurried away.” Brother-in-law landed the drone. After a few unsuccessful tries, the two brothers sat down at the kitchen table and further strategized. The spotting, attempts, aborted missions, calling back and forth, sitting and re-strategizing went on for about an hour until they finally gave up. Mr. Bear would simply not show himself when the drone was airborne.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I was thinking about the start of school and how something might scare some of us. Our instinct tells us to run back into the woods when we see, hear, smell, intuit something that is new and different. If my husband and his brother had more time, they would certainly habituate the bear to the noise. (think professional films with  </span> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaCAPBAMiYM" target="_blank"> footage of bears </a> <span> ) They decided in the end that it was a gift to appreciate the bear from a distance. As we think about teaching, learning and school, the drone story provides a metaphor for how a small noise, far away, can be scary. This might be new peers, a new teacher, a new school, new colleagues, new systems, something unfamiliar. We can always appreciate at a distance, and to come out of the woods, may take more time than we think!  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ý East School District Student Services Website Updates: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Everyone, please visit the updated Student Services Resource Page that will soon be the critical communication and resource link for all educators and administrators. We have information for Families, Students, Educators and Support Staff. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> On the portal page, you will see a Student Services Calendar that will track events, deadlines, etc. throughout the year.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hIHIrd5rdC8ybxgkBEMDQ_YZS2Ec2H0UVQjyCXJWvVk/edit" target="_blank"> KESD Professional Learning Schedule 2019-2020 </a> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1F-c_W19JHKUVBHCQI9kAJM4SdTFbS-ktdL5_zMbs6E4/edit" target="_blank"> Schedule for Aug. 2019 PD </a> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/197cm67Vi9SqGdHCKpAjmzZ_1g38NwOsH2cElEQl-kFw/edit" target="_blank"> New Teacher/Employee Orientation 2019-2020 </a> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z8Q4jhskbVPR1yMNm587S01dO3dst9xTR4MoITpMoEE/edit" target="_blank"> KESD School-Based New Teacher Orientation 2019-2020 </a> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> ý East Athletics </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This fall we will be offering soccer and cross country running for all grades, K-8. The three locations will be Burke (w/Sutton &amp; Newark) Lyndon (w/Miller’s Run) and Concord (w/ Lunenburg/Gilman). Transportation will be provided to practice and game sites however pick up will need to be arranged home. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Special Olympics Unified Soccer will be held at Lyndon Town School, available to all grades and all students, with and without disabilities. Practices will be held in conjunction with the interscholastic team, on Mondays and Wednesdays. Principals, talk to your special educators for more information or ideas for including our students.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> ý East Athletics informational meetings for parents are scheduled. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> You can attend any of the meetings that fit your schedule (does not have to be the school your child attends). </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> Wednesday August 21st, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Concord School </span> </li> <li> <span> Thursday August 22nd, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Lyndon Town School </span> </li> <li> <span> <span> Monday August 26th, 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Burke Town School <br/> </span> </span> </li> </ul> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Paperwork is due by 8/27. Contact Kelly Walsh with any questions at  </span> <a href="mailto:kwalsh@kingdomeast.org" target="_blank"> kwalsh@kingdomeast.org </a> <span>  or 802-473-6128 </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Each day a crepuscular papa black bear emerges from the woods, in our far field, and chows on clover. Some evenings he rolls around, or sits back to contemplate the universe. Mostly we see his mandible moving up and down up and down as he slowly lumbers. My tech-industry-drone-owning brother-in-law could not get over the fact that each night, there, in the distance, appeared Mr. Bear. He called his family. He told everyone about the bear. He talked about it incessantly. Superintendent's Blog,August 2019 thumbnail main image ý East Bond Vote for Facilities Renovations and Improvements Rejected by Voters Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-06-20T19:01:02Z 2019-06-20T19:01:02Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> ý East Bond Vote for Facilities Renovations and Improvements Rejected by Voters </a> </h2> </div> <h4> June 19, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> On May 14, 2019 the ý East Board of School Directors approved a not-to exceed twenty-four million dollar bond to be put before the electorate on Wednesday June 19 to support major renovation and improvements to school facilities in Burke, Concord and Lunenburg.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> The citizens of the towns of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton and Wheelock defeated the measure by a vote of 313 YES to 789 NO. ý East School District votes are commingled and not reported by town.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> In addition to the bond vote, the town of Lunenburg considered a measure to return the Gilman School to the town of Lunenburg contingent upon the passing of the bond vote. This measure was defeated by a vote of 73 YES to 127 NO .  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> During the informational meetings, citizens expressed concerns about specific projects, the overall cost, taxpayer affordability, and recommended alternatives. The transition from individual school districts to one unified ý East School District budget was a concern. In the past school construction costs were paid for by the local town. District school funding today is comprised of roughly 26% local residential property taxes, 41% non-residential property taxes, 20% state general funds, and 13% general purpose taxes. The 2018 – 2019 ý East School District budget was $33,998,997 for all seven schools within the district. In the first full year of operation as the ý East School District, tax rates decreased from the prior year in all eight towns.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Our District is not unique in our facilities challenges and needs. This week on Vermont Public Radio the Vermont Secretary of Education was interviewed concerning school facilities. Board members, parents, citizens and even students have sent over 200 letters  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> to legislators this winter asking for construction aid. At a legislative breakfast in St Johnsbury, questions regarding construction aid was asked of the local delegation. Legislators have shared that districts need to consider this issue at a local level.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> The cost and estimated increases in the tax rates are real for everyone. Safe, quality facilities cost money, and folks express concern about the cost. The Board understands these real concerns and looks forward to further conversations about how the ý East School District can best serve all of our children in our towns at a cost that taxpayers can support.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> ý East Board Chair, Cynthia Stuart stated, “The ý East Board has worked together for three years, and together we have forged a common support for all our children and schools. The Board sees our schools as one community, not small separate entities, and we are committed to providing safe and quality facilities for our students. With community input and collaboration, the board will now reassess our options before moving forward.”  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> The facilities committee and entire ý East School Board is committed to ensuring safe, equitable and healthy learning environments in all of the schools. On Tuesday June 25th at 5 pm, the facilities committee of the ý East Board will review the information collected, including the minutes and input from the informational meetings. The full ý East School Board will discuss next steps at their meeting on July 16th in Lunenburg.  </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> ý East School District became effective on July 1, 2018 merging seven schools and eight communities including Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sutton, Sheffield, and Wheelock. The ý East School District serves approximately 1,813 students, 330 employees, and oversees $46.5 million in facilities located in seven communities.  </div> </div> On May 14, 2019 the ý East Board of School Directors approved a not-to exceed twenty-four million dollar bond to be put before the electorate on Wednesday June 19 to support major renovation and improvements to school facilities in Burke, Concord and Lunenburg. The citizens of the towns of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sheffield, Sutton and Wheelock defeated the measure by a vote of 313 YES to 789 NO. ý East School District votes are commingled and not reported by town. District News,Facilities Committee,June 2019 thumbnail main image ý East School District Facilities Bond Information Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-05-30T18:52:43Z 2019-05-30T18:52:43Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> ý East School District Facilities Bond Information </a> </h2> </div> <h4> May 30, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> The ý East School District has published a Facilities Bond Information Landing Page where voters can get more information regarding the Facilities Bond to be voted on on Wednesday, June 19th.  <span> A video has also been posted on Youtube to provide an information overview of the Facilities Bond. </span> </div> </div> The ý East School District has published a Facilities Bond Information Landing Page where voters can get more information regarding the Facilities Bond to be voted on on Wednesday, June 19th. District News,Facilities Committee,May 2019 thumbnail main image From the Superintendent: New Hires Spring 2019 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-05-30T18:44:15Z 2019-05-30T18:44:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> From the Superintendent: New Hires Spring 2019 </a> </h2> </div> <h4> May 30, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> ý East Superintendent’s office is entering a very busy hiring season. Applicants are highly skilled bringing with them a great deal of experience.  <span> We look forward to meeting and working with all these folks across our district. </span> </span> </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> The following are New Hires as of May 5, 2019: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Marc Brown </span> <span> <span> has been hired as the new ý East Facilities Manager. He received his International Facilities Management Association credentials online through Georgia Southern University.Mr. Brown has worked in construction / maintenance / facilities roles since 1988 and has served in a number of roles including Facilities Director, Building Contractor, Construction Supervisor / Project Manager. He has served on school and town committees in leadership capacities including school facilities, building projects, safety, emergency management and emergency services. Mr. Brown lives in Wheelock with his wife and has three children and three grandchildren. </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Devin Daniell </span> </p> <p> <span> Devin has worked for Caledonia North Supervisory Union and then ý East for the past 5 years first as a guidance counselor and then as a home school coordinator. She recently was hired as the full time Guidance Counselor at Miller’s Run School. We look forward to Devin’s continued contributions to ý East. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Brittany Fitzgerald </span> </span> <span> will serve as a librarian at Burke Town School with an emphasis on Literacy and integrating technology to improve student learning. </span> <span> <span>   </span> </span> <span> Prior to coming to ý East, Brittany worked for two years at the St. Joseph School and MicroSociety Academy Charter School in Haverhill MA and Nashua NH respectively. She has a masters in Education from Southern New Hampshire University and a bachelor of science from Plymouth State College. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Molly Fried </span> <span> <span> is a recent graduate of the University of Vermont in Elementary School Education. Her student teaching in Burlington was at the Sustainability Academy where she worked to integrate science and nature into her classroom. A native NEK resident, she has accepted a position as an elementary teacher at Burke Town School. <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Cara Hill </span> </span> <span> has most recently served as an office coordinator at Hardwick Chiropractic. She was formerly a manager and principal baker at Bien Fait in Greensboro. For nine years she served as an instrumental and vocal music teacher in the Northeast ý and has a rich level of experience and interest in the arts. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Johnson (Magna Cum Laude). We look forward to Cara’s wealth of experience in schools as a teacher, and her roles working with technology and marketing as an administrative assistant. Cara will serve as our communication, enrollment and innovations administrative assistant in the ý East Offices. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Robyn Jacob </span> </span> <span> is </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> veteran teacher and literacy interventionist, Robyn began her career at Newark School. She then worked for many years as an exceptional interventionist at Lyndon Town School. She applied for a voluntary transfer and next year will be returning to Newark Street School as a literacy interventionist. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Delia Lefebvre </span> <span> <span> has served as a classroom teacher for many years in Monroe NH. She has numerous awards and honors for outstanding teaching. Several years ago she left the classroom to work throughout Vermont as a Math Specialist. She provided professional development and worked with the Vermont Mathematics Institute. ý East is lucky to have Delia returning to serve as a classroom teacher in the middle school at Lyndon. She has exceptional skills in mathematics and will serve the community well. <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Alan McGrath </span> </span> <span> has been hired as the middle school (5-8) mathematics teacher at Miller’s Run School. Alan has served as a ý East After School Site Coordinator for several years and was a temporary teacher this year. He recently accepted a full time permanent teaching position at Miller’s Run. He brings curiosity, strong connections with students and a wealth of experiences. He lives in Wheelock with his family. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Laura Nichols </span> </span> <span> has been hired at Lyndon Town School and for ý East School District as a Consulting Special Education Supervisor. She has a BA from Plymouth State and a masters degree from St. Michael’s College. She has served as a special education administrator, special educator, student services coordinator, consulting teacher and adjunct professor. She brings a wealth of experience and special education knowledge. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Billy-Jo Roberts </span> </span> <span> has been hired at Lyndon Town School as a literacy coach and literacy interventionist. She previously worked at Caledonia Central Supervisory Union as a literacy and humanities instructional coordinator. She taught at Barnet school for 6 years and previously worked at Caledonia North as a literacy coach. Ms. Roberts has a BA from Lyndon State and a masters from Lesley. We welcome her expertise and energy. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Kris Myerson </span> </p> <p> <span> Given over 23 years of experience, Ms. Myerson has accepted a special education position at Lyndon Town School. She will be moving back to Vermont from a home in Florida. She has a bachelor’s degree from Boston University, a masters from Lesley and a Certificate of Graduate Study form Fitchburg State. She is currently serving as a special educator at St. Mary’s Academy in Sarasota , Florida. Previously she worked at Monadnock Regional High School in Swanzy, NH, and was the Academic Director for INSPIRE- a K-12 school for Autism in Vermont. We look forward to her energy and wealth of experience. <br/> </span> </p> </div> ý East Superintendent’s office is entering a very busy hiring season. Applicants are highly skilled bringing with them a great deal of experience. We look forward to meeting and working with all these folks across our district. District News,May 2019 thumbnail main image Our Sympathy Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-05-29T17:57:16Z 2019-05-29T17:57:16Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/kingdom-east-school-board-begins-work-on-5-year-plan/" target="_blank"> Our Sympathy </a> </h2> </div> <h4> May 29, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> This past weekend, Charlie “Chappy” Chapman died due to an illness. Charlie served for many years as a bus driver at Burke Town School. His route included Newark Hill and several other small roads. Prior to driving bus for Burke, Chappy worked for years as a driver’s education instructor at Lyndon Institute and Lake Region Union High School. In addition to many other roles, Charlie was also a veteran of our armed services, a father and devoted husband. <div> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Burke Town School reached out to families over the weekend to let them know about Mr. Chapman, and that the bus route would need to be cancelled for the rest of the school year. </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Charlie was an incredibly positive force of energy at Burke Town School and in the community. He will be missed by faculty, staff and children. Teachers and counselors have worked to have extended class meetings and support children. In addition they will continue to provide counseling as needed for students and faculty. Any families or parents who would like additional support should reach out to principal Stacy Rice. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Principal Rice shared that, “We are devastated by the loss of Chappy. His life force, love and contributions to our entire community will be sorely missed. Our hearts and prayers go to his family as they seek privacy and peace in the loss of their beloved husband and father.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mK3IoAy6Dk5-dq2Q3j8g_96BrbF85c7p5iwEYsxiIl0/edit" target="_blank"> Please find a link from a statement that the Superintendent of Schools sent to faculty, staff and families in Burke. </a> </p> </div> This past weekend, Charlie “Chappy” Chapman died due to an illness. Charlie served for many years as a bus driver at Burke Town School. His route included Newark Hill and several other small roads. District News,May 2019,Burke Town School thumbnail main image Hire of new principal, Sutton Village School Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-05-29T17:47:32Z 2019-05-29T17:47:32Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/kingdom-east-school-board-begins-work-on-5-year-plan/" target="_blank"> Hire of new principal, Sutton Village School </a> </h2> </div> <h4> May 29, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> Lyndonville, VT – Rachel Robillard has been hired to serve as the next principal at Sutton School which is part of the ý East School District. The current principal, Ken Hayes is retiring at the end of June. <div> <br/> <div> In late April, ý East posted the position and a robust pool of nine qualified candidates sought the position. A search committee which included several teachers, board members, parents and peer administrators reviewed the candidates and selected several to interview. After the interviews a second day long visit occurred which included a meet- and-greet-the-candidate. This day long visit included two parent meetings (one in the early morning and one in the afternoon), classroom visits, Q &amp; A with students and support staff, reading in the younger grades to students, and a number of other interactive times including a mock faculty meeting. During the day long visit over 45 evaluation forms were completed and they all overwhelming supported Ms. Robillard. </div> </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Rachel Robillard received her bachelor’s in education from Lyndon State College in 2006. Her masters of science from the University of Vermont in May 2019, In addition her principal licensure from the Upper Valley Educators Institute in Lebanon, NH is anticipated in June 2019. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Ms. Robillard has been in education since 2006 and has served in a number of roles including as a District mentoring coordinator, math and formative assessment coach and an elementary school teacher. She has served on school and district committees and in multiple leadership capacities including school improvement, mathematics, report card, the crisis team and technology committees. She has been part of hiring and search teams. This past April, Ms. Robillard served as an interim Principal at Sutton. Ms. Robillard brings a wealth of experience and passion to her leadership. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Ms. Robillard lives in Sutton with her husband and two children. Together they like to hike, mountain bike, ski, and frequent Crystal Lake in the summer. Ms. Robillard shared, “I am humbled to be selected to serve as the next principal at Sutton School,” then pausing she added, “I am excited for the opportunity to be part of the community and support the dedicated staff. I want to serve Sutton Village School as we continue to provide a high quality education.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Superintendent Jennifer Botzojorns shared, “After a search process of many qualified candidates, we are thankful to have someone of Ms. Robillard’s expertise. She is committed to the community and District and will continue to support Sutton where there are, ‘successful students, devoted teachers and a caring community’.” Sutton School is part of the ý East School District which has been in existence since July 1, 2018. The District merged seven town school districts and eight communities including Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Newark, Sutton, Sheffield, and Wheelock. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Ms. Robillard will attend one or two Sutton School events this spring and begin her full time position on July 1. </span> </p> </div> Rachel Robillard has been hired to serve as the next principal at Sutton School which is part of the ý East School District. The current principal, Ken Hayes is retiring at the end of June. District News,May 2019,Sutton Village School thumbnail main image May 23, 2019 – Spring Eeks Out Of Winter Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-05-23T22:03:09Z 2019-05-23T22:03:09Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> May 23, 2019 – Spring Eeks Out Of Winter </a> </h2> </div> <h4> May 23, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> A Newsletter for the public education community of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Millers Run, Newark, Sutton </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Monday my road flooded and I was homebound. AAAHHH, I was grumpy… then remembered that spring in the NEK eeks out of winter, slowly greening the hills, and closing the canopy as leaves fill up the woodland sky. Ewe’s birth their lambs. We anticipate the 4th of July. Fireworks. Strawberry shortcake. Mixed with cream created from fresh clover (digested in the belly of our cows). Topped with March’s maple syrup! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> When I puttered around my house as the water receded, making lunch, boiling tea water, setting a bag for the day and looking out over the field, I thought about the end of May. All sorts of activities, events, and closure for the year. This morning at the Lyndon Walk To School children were running around, eating apples, laughing in the cloudy, gray day. Bright smiles. Bright youth. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> If we could bottle those smiles and energy we would be immortal. Drinking in the vim and vigor of youth. Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend, think of the joy of our children, and know that summer is just around the corner. Thank you for all you do. <br/> </span> </p> </div> On Monday my road flooded and I was homebound. AAAHHH, I was grumpy… then remembered that spring in the NEK eeks out of winter, slowly greening the hills, and closing the canopy as leaves fill up the woodland sky. Superintendent's Blog,May 2019 thumbnail main image Dispatch April 11, 2019 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-04-11T21:49:15Z 2019-04-11T21:49:15Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dispatch April 11, 2019 </a> </h2> </div> <h4> April 11, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> A Newsletter for the public education community of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Millers Run, Newark, Sutton </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> Last Student Day of School for 2019: June 19th (this is an early release day) <br/> </span> </h4> <h4> <span> Last Teacher day, Friday June 21st. (½ of the 19th, the 20th and the 21st are PD Days) </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> My son was a monster in middle school, in particular when it was time to do chores. “No, no, NO I am NOT DOING THAT!!” Throwing himself to the floor, writhing his body, lots of histrionics.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Being an educator and having a hard time not laughing at this behavior (it was ridiculous), I bought a book which suggested that I focus on positive specific feedback. “Don’t give general praise,” it read, “provide specifics.” I needed to try, “I appreciate that you put away the dishes and took out the garbage.” </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> It worked! </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> One of our ý East coaches attended a conference at Columbia Teachers College Reading and Writing Project. She brought back the book, Leading Well by Lucy Calkins, Mary Ehrenworth and Laurie Pessah. The book talks about the importance of providing positive feedback. Students, teachers, educators have worked hard to use the Units of Study, and we, as leaders need to notice and tell everyone that we notice all that they have done. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Yesterday our Administrative Leadership Team met at a school and in our learning walk we practiced. We interrupted to point out the amazing specific goals, things like scooping up words, using sticky notes, rereading to remember what was happening in the classroom. We noticed that students had written their goals AND they were completing their goals, right in front of our eyes. We noticed. We commented. We gave specific words to show the amazing work that occurs each and every day in our schools and in our classrooms. We as a team want to thank all the classrooms that welcome us, so see all the amazing learning you are doing! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Classrooms are a far distance from my angry pre-teen son, however, I realize the power of positive and specific feedback. It makes a difference! </span> </p> </div> My son was a monster in middle school, in particular when it was time to do chores. “No, no, NO I am NOT DOING THAT!!” Throwing himself to the floor, writhing his body, lots of histrionics. Being an educator and having a hard time not laughing at this behavior (it was ridiculous), I bought a book which suggested that I focus on positive specific feedback. “Don’t give general praise,” it read, “provide specifics.” I needed to try, “I appreciate that you put away the dishes and took out the garbage.” April 2019,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image April 4, 2019 KESD Dispatch Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-04-04T21:20:47Z 2019-04-04T21:20:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> April 4, 2019 KESD Dispatch </a> </h2> </div> <h4> April 4, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Newsletter for the public education community of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Millers Run, Newark, Sutton </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Please Note: The last day of school will be announced after April break </span> </h3> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2019-04-12-at-1.29.09-PM-a5d3114b.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I was at Miller’s Run and usually there is more snow in Newark that anywhere in Vermont. This spring, Miller’s Run has us all beat. Hard to believe that April would see a tunnel to the door!  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> In Ollie’s Ski Trip by Elsa Beskow, Ollie travels all over the north on his skis. I love this children’s book because eventually the April lady comes with the rain (and she blows her nose with a spring cold) and sweeps away the winter weather. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> At Miller’s Run last week it was a hot sunny day. I have been trying to eat healthy snacks, and once I left I hopped in the car, buckled the seat belt, engaged the gear, and pulled the bag of carrots out of my snack sack. </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Without looking I took a nice hearty bite. Bleck! The carrot was bitter! Bitter, bitter. Ick! I spit it out. I figured my car has enough mud and dirt, what’s a little carrot chunk? </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Carrots like onions are biennials. The first year they make robust roots, the second year they sprout and produce seeds. Most of us don’t remember this because we just grow them to eat. When they produce the sprouts, they become bitter. Question: have you noticed the potatoes, onions, garlic that are in a bowl in your kitchen? Have you noticed that they are sprouting about now? How do they know?? How do they know that the spring lady from Ollie’s ski trip is coming, sweeping away the snow with wet rain; soon there will be plants.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> I was so enamoured by my sprouting carrot that I put it on my dashboard. There. Sitting. Proud. Reminding me that spring WILL be here. Soon. Someday. And all the vegetables and plants know this. We too just need to remind ourselves that we are blessed to live in a climate that sees the shifting of the weather, the beauty of the earth pushing its growing warmth each April. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Now, how to combat this raw, sunless April weather? How about some SOUP!! Last week Concord hosted an amazing soup feast which, along with my sprouting carrot in my car, and reminders of Lady Spring in Ollie’s Ski Trip, help comfort and sustain me in this grayness. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> What do you do to sustain yourself? <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <ul> <li> <span> Last day of school will be announced after April break. </span> </li> <li> <span> Great Article- School does not have to be boring  </span> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/30/opinion/sunday/fix-high-school-education.html" target="_blank"> Great article </a> </li> </ul> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> <span> After School: </span> </span> <span> Fencing, painting, do you know about the cool things happening in After School? Have you ever stopped in and visited our after school programs? Please do! What amazing activities that enrich the school experience of our students! </span> </li> <li> <span> KEAP Session 4 opened at all 8 sites on April 1. The last day for students at Afterschool this year is Thursday, May 23. Please encourage students and parents to take advantage of these FREE opportunities — and we’d love to have you stop in to see what we are up to! Highlights this spring include Pottery, Girls on the Run, STEM Challenges, Fencing, Archery, Crocheting, Fishing, Rock Band, Gardening &amp; Cooking. <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> I was at Miller’s Run and usually there is more snow in Newark that anywhere in Vermont. This spring, Miller’s Run has us all beat. Hard to believe that April would see a tunnel to the door! April 2019,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image School Dispatch for March 28, 2019 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-04-01T20:57:45Z 2019-04-01T20:57:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> School Dispatch for March 28, 2019 </a> </h2> </div> <h4> April 1, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Newsletter for the public education community of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Millers Run, Newark, Sutton </span> </h5> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2019-04-01-at-10.57.50-AM-37646046.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Tuesday night fifty-five members of the community joined together to share with the ý East Board ideas for their vision and five year strategic plan. One highlight of the evening was when 7th and 8th grade representatives from each school stood up and shared what they believed is most important to plan in our schools. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> We should feel safe. Teachers should hold us accountable with consequences. If we are failing, work together to get our grades up, help us, we want to do well. We want a good music program. Help expand creativity and community service projects.  Teach us about the outdoors, nutrition, have sports for us to play. We need more homework, we need to learn time management for high school. We want a sense of community, have us involved in decisions.  <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Have hands on, specific learning that is relevant.  Be interested in what we want to do and learn.  We want choice, this makes us feel valued and more important. We need engagement, if we are not engaged we won’t learn. We need hands on not lectures.  When we are talked at we lose focus. With projects we can learn by doing. We want opportunities to better ourselves by doing things like Vermont history day, science fairs, math counts, and plays.  Every student should have a vote on how schools are run.  </span> </span> <span> <span> We want languages, maybe Mandarin or French. </span> </span> <span> <span> When teachers enjoy what they do it is a positive environment.  We want a choice and options, we want a tutoring program to get and give tutoring. We would like opportunities to things like nature’s classroom, electives. We would like a change in recipes and alternative food options, not the same dishes for lunch.  We would like a good support system so when we have problems we can to go someone, someone we trust. </span> </span> <span> We should not feel bad by wanting to get help for anything. </span> <span> <span> </span> </span> <span> <span> We would like updated technology that does not cause distractions for our teachers. </span> </span> <span> <span> We would like classes on things we need as adults, like how to do taxes or get car loans </span> </span> <span> We would like opportunities for civics and opportunities for things like a school newspaper. </span> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> The evening included many more conversations and notes. The Board will take this information and use the input to create a strategic plan. From one board member to all who attended: </span> </p> <p> <span>   </span> </p> <p> <span> Thank everyone who set up, picked up, stood up, spoke up, showed up and gave up (their time), as part of last night’s overwhelmingly successful and positive Strategic planning initiative. Wow!! I’m so excited to see where all this info leads our students and their families! Thank you again everyone. <br/> </span> </p> </div> On Tuesday night fifty-five members of the community joined together to share with the ý East Board ideas for their vision and five year strategic plan. One highlight of the evening was when 7th and 8th grade representatives from each school stood up and shared what they believed is most important to plan in our schools. April 2019,Superintendent's Blog thumbnail main image Principal Letter Home Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-03-26T20:52:45Z 2019-03-26T20:52:45Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dear Parents &amp; Caregivers, </a> </h2> </div> <h4> March 26, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> As we await warm, sunny weather, here are a few things to add to your calendar and also a heads-up on some of the activities that we have planned for the students. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Please join us on Wednesday, April 10th @6:00 pm for our Middle School Musical/Play. You will be entertained as the students perform The Case of the Missing Paragraph in the Gilman gym. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Friday, April 12th: Lunenburg’s Annual “Trashion Show &amp; Innoventions” where the students will be making creations (creative creations, I might add) from recycled material. This event is in recognition of Earth Day which is April 22nd. A flyer will be coming home asking for your clean trash! Thanks! <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Friday, April 12th: The middle school students will be going to Evergreen Sports Center to participate in a few hours of physical activity. They will choose one of the following activities: rock climbing, swimming or gymnastics. This opportunity is grant funded and its purpose is to provide different forms of physical activity for our students. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Week of April 15-22 NO SCHOOL:  Please notice that the students do not return to school until Tuesday the 23rd. The teachers have Professional Development on Monday the 22nd. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thursday, April 25th: In lieu of the Principal’s Advisory Committee Meeting we will be hosting a free Pasta Dinner &amp; Math Night to all K-8 students and parents. We need a headcount; the sign up sheets went home last week. If you didn’t receive one, let us know. This event will take place at the Gilman School from 5:00-7:00 pm. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Friday, April 26th: The middle school students will be going to the Hood Museum of Art at the Dartmouth Campus in Hanover, NH. More information to come… </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Friday, May 3rd: The elementary students will attend Evergreen Sports Center for their few hours of swimming, gymnastics, or climbing;-) <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Wednesday, May 29th: K-8 Spring Concert @6:00 pm at the Gilman Gym <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Graduation for our 8th graders will be on Thursday, June 13th @6:00 pm in the Gilman gym. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> There will be other events and activities popping up as we go along. We will keep you informed. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Please check out our ý East School District web page  </span> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/" target="_blank"> KEWP </a> <span>  which is in the process of being developed. Dates of events are being added to our page. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Thank you for your ongoing support as we all have the same end goal. Please call or email with any questions or concerns. <br/> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> Mrs. McV &amp; Team </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> </div> Dear Parents & Caregivers, As we await warm, sunny weather, here are a few things to add to your calendar and also a heads-up on some of the activities that we have planned for the students. March 2019,Lunenburg School thumbnail main image Dispatch for the week of March 7-15, 2019 Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-03-18T20:47:35Z 2019-03-18T20:47:35Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Dispatch for the week of March 7-15, 2019 </a> </h2> </div> <h4> March 18, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Newsletter for the public education community of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Millers Run, Newark, Sutton </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> It has been a busy week. On Monday night I went to Patrick Gym to watch the basketball playoffs and the St. Johnsbury boys beat the #1 seed (Rice) in the last 30 seconds of the game! They are playing for the championship this Sunday. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> On Tuesday, two new School Board members were sworn in, Clare Irwin of Sutton replaced Celeste Girrell and Alyssa May of Burke replaced Rachel Roy. Biff Mahoney (Sheffield), Erin Rossetti (Lyndon) and Holly Taylor (Lyndon) were reelected. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I visited schools, attended school leadership meetings, went to the statehouse to advocate for our schools, touched base with a number of people and looked at all sorts of piles of papers on my desk. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Today I had the best day I’ve had in a long time. I visited classrooms and read Curious George Goes to the Library with two young ladies. Then I played this “21” math card game with a young man who was sharp as a whip (he won). </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The end of this week made me thankful for working in a school district. For anyone out there who is feeling lost, simply sit down with a youngster, play a math game or a card game and read a book. It will change your entire perspective on life. Thank you to everyone who makes this happen! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Sutton School Principal </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Ken Hayes, principal at Sutton has been on medical leave. Folks at Sutton have been working above and beyond, taking on organizational and leadership tasks. Ken will be out for four more weeks. He asked several folks to help provide support on a part time basis. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> After considering options, I made the decision to appoint Rachel Robillard for the next four weeks as an interim temporary principal. Should the need arise for a longer solution we will have a transparent and participatory search and selection process. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Rachel has been a principal intern, both taking on principal duties and completing her coursework to obtain a principal license. She has many years of experience as a teacher, math coach and leader. Stacy Rice will work to fill the responsibilities and holes left by Rachel at Burke. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Fitness Class </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Staff Wellness Committee and our Healthy SU Grant are sponsoring a Core Training class conducted by Northern Physical Therapy. The class will be at the ý East Offices (conference room) on Wednesdays from 4:15-5:15. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> Cost for the class is $12.50 for the 5 classes. </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Dates: </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> March 20 &amp; 27 </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> April 3, 10 &amp; 24 </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Only 20 spots available. The first 20 who pay for the class will be on the list. You can give the money (checks made out to Northern Physical Therapy) to your building leader. Questions, check with your building leader (Serena Parker, Kathy Faulkner, Rene Henderson, Hillary Lyon, Brandon Davis, Colleen Morneau, Kirsten Nelson, Sarah Kresser, Lisa Lessard and Lisa Paquette) <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span> Serenity Spa  </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Stepping Stones Inn </span> </span> <a href="mailto:steppingstonesinn@gmail.com"> steppingstonesinn@gmail.com </a> <span> <span> $10.00 off coupon for one hour massages to be included as a part of your benefits packages. There is no limit on the amount of times, a person can use the coupon code. They would just need to be able to produce evidence of working for the ý East school district. If you want to schedule, use the e-mail or call 473-2822 <br/> </span> </span> </p> </div> I visited schools, attended school leadership meetings, went to the statehouse to advocate for our schools, touched base with a number of people and looked at all sorts of piles of papers on my desk. Today I had the best day I’ve had in a long time. I visited classrooms and read Curious George Goes to the Library with two young ladies. Then I played this “21” math card game with a young man who was sharp as a whip (he won). Superintendent's Blog,March 2019 thumbnail main image Spring, Eggs, Colors, and New Fangled Discoveries Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-03-08T21:31:46Z 2019-03-08T21:31:46Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Spring, Eggs, Colors, and New Fangled Discoveries </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </h2> </div> <h4> March, 8 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> My mother grew up in Fitchburg, Mass near a spool making factory. The by-product of the lathes were egg shaped pieces of wood. One day my grandfather brought some home and painted them the bright pastels of spring. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Have you ever thought that when children are young, you can use their curiosity and enthusiasm to expand their learning experience?  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> During childhood Easter egg hunts these eggs were hidden outside. My sisters and I ran about putting them in baskets. As we searched, my dad would sneakily pull some out of our collection and huck them over the house. We ventured to the other yard and found more eggs! This went on for several hours (until my dad’s arm got tired). We, of course, had no clue that he was recycling our hunt items. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> With my own children, late February and early March was a time for decorating eggs. A Ukrainian friend showed us how to use natural dye, beeswax, and heat the wax off the eggs. In the traditional method, the eggs stay raw and sit for a long time. The theory is that eventually the porous shells allow the insides to dry. The first year I tried this the eggs sat in our basement for several months after Easter “drying out.” In November, moving boxes, the egg carton spilled; eggs rolled onto the concrete floor. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Remember Templeton the rat, in Charlotte’s Web, who LOVES rotten eggs, but everyone else in the barn is disgusted? Seven month old rotten eggs have an unforgettable odor. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Have you ever done something the old fashioned way only to be thwarted by some ridiculous hurdle such as an awful smell? </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> The next year I removed the insides of the eggs, which involved piercing two holes and blowing until you hyperventilate, or the egg cracks from the pressure. Or both. Eventually we got the knack of it. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Have you ever tried some learning and tried and tried and through sheer experience, learned a better, faster way? </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This past week I discovered a new invention online, an egg-innards-removal device. As we made eggs, I thought about how it is the time of year when we are craving spring, sunlight, colors. Our children, too, crave this. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In the next 2 months, spring WILL arrive. We will see the efficiencies we discover, the new ways of looking at data or showing that math concept. Serendipitously, all our past experiences will come together.  Beautiful things will happen! <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> <span> I hope everyone had time to rest this past week, and see bright colors.  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Here is to the hope of spring, eggs, colors, and new fangled discoveries which help us to continue to create beauty in our schools! <br/> </span> </p> </div> My mother grew up in Fitchburg, Mass near a spool making factory. The by-product of the lathes were egg shaped pieces of wood. One day my grandfather brought some home and painted them the bright pastels of spring. Have you ever thought that when children are young, you can use their curiosity and enthusiasm to expand their learning experience? Superintendent's Blog,March 2019 thumbnail main image Everything With Love Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-02-21T21:21:14Z 2019-02-21T21:21:14Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Everything With Love </span> </h2> </div> <h4> February 21, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> In 4th grade Richie Waldron wrote me love letters on big long yellow legal pieces of paper. Each one had pictures of hearts, the i’s were topped with hearts, the periods were hearts. They went on and on and on. I was flattered and put them in a jar, nicely folded, labeled “love notes from Richie.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> In 7th grade I decided to make hearts for a bunch of my classmates. I collected every red t-shirt I owned, took the scissors with the jagged cutting edge and cut the material. Then with Elmers glue, I attached the cloth hearts to the paper. Of course with too much glue the paper warped and it made a colossal mess, but when they dried, I brought them to school to distribute. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This week I got a valentine from my sister who lives in New Hampshire. It was a red piece of paper with a bunch of chickadees, robins, crows and other birds cut out. They were facing each other, all glued on with ribbons. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I was thinking of how Valentines is a funny holiday, smack dab in the middle of winter. Some folks take it seriously and send dozens of roses to their beloved. Some simply write letters or share candy. What I like the most about Valentine’s day is the chance to simply talk about love. You have permission to say the word love. Love. Love. Over and over. Goodness knows we need more love in this world. This week, I offer you all the words at the end of a video that my nephew made. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Find love. Give love. Spread love. Share love. Donate love. Reach for love. Express love. Be in love. Live through love. Connect with love. Love yourself with love. Grasp love. Absorb love. Mean your love. Appreciate love. Teach love. Hold onto love. Feel love. Find your way with love. Light your way with love. Do everything with love. <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> In 4th grade Richie Waldron wrote me love letters on big long yellow legal pieces of paper. Each one had pictures of hearts, the i’s were topped with hearts, the periods were hearts. They went on and on and on. I was flattered and put them in a jar, nicely folded, labeled “love notes from Richie.” Superintendent's Blog,February 2019 thumbnail main image Drip. Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-02-04T21:08:11Z 2019-02-04T21:08:11Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <span> Drip. </span> </h2> </div> <h4> February 4, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Drip. Drip. Tony from Burke talks about how if we do not have facilities. Drip. Drip. That are free of leaky roofs or malfunctioning spaces. Drip. Our children get distracted. Drip. Drip. And can not learn </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Early this week at Concord, in the cafeteria, I sat round a table and asked students about the gym. Suddenly a group of young people focused their complete attention. They were engaged in questions, listening to the What? When? Why? They shared how their musical was coming up. And basketball. And their gym classes. Their interest was a mix of strong resolve, optimism and resilience. They wanted their gym!! </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> For those of you who do not know, last week there was a leak on the roof of the Concord School gym. We closed the gym and attached classrooms until they could be inspected and certified for use by an engineer. The building was built in the 1960s, designed with no insulation in the walls or ceiling. The large amount of heat escaping from the building causes (by design!) the snow to melt and slide off the roof. This was a standard building procedure in the 1960s. As a result, the heat, electric, and water systems work at full throttle, they are failing and need replacement (And the gym is very cold, not to mention the large heating bills each winter and waste of energy).  </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> In 2005, an engineer determined that the building was, “deficient with regard to building code requirements for snow load.” The 2005 report further “Recommend[s] that the school district formulate a snow monitoring and removal plan to prevent the overload of the roof structure and possible collapse of the building.” It ends up that the Richard, who has faithfully taken care of the Concord facility, climbs up on the roof, to take a snow sample, and test the density. The engineer report requires that if it exceeds the pounds per square foot, the roof has to be shoveled so it won’t collapse. I am sure you realized, at Convocation, that the gym looks great. This is because the gym floor was replaced in the last ten years and the custodians have gone a great job caring for their facility. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> This past week we had a new engineering report, and can take action, however our insurance company is still not sure they are willing to take the risk to have us use the gym until all the snow is gone. We need to replace this gym. So. Drip drip. The students can have. Drip. Their musical. And all school meeting. And after school. And. And. And. </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I share this with you, because all of you, at some point, have looked toward the need for an improved facility. The Board was ready to put a bond for a project to do work at Concord and Burke on Town Meeting Day (to replace Burke’s middle school which is a trailer, second hand, and has a rotting floor, and infrastructure work at Concord) . . Because of the Concord gym, this will wait a little longer. We will be putting together a complete needs assessment, so later this spring we can propose to take care of all of our building needs. </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Think Tank </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span>   </span> The ý East Think Tank is a group of teachers and leaders working to provide guidance as we chart a course forward. We reviewed this <a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/sir_ken_robinson_changing_education_paradigms" target="_blank"> video </a> , read and discussed a number of Articles, and created some I believe statements. The next step is to join the school board on March 26th, to help create the ý East Strategic Plan <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JrUdoShUfvZpK95uqvRkRNUGAskF0YoKzx0nz5RUYzA/edit" target="_blank"> FAQs </a> Think Tank Ideas from December. </div> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/image11-a1f17a38.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Think Tank We Believe: </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <ul> <li> All children (regardless of economic, racial have access to the same opportunities, they can learn regardless of any background </li> <li> All KE children can learn- they have the ability to learn </li> <li> All KE children should have high quality teachers </li> <li> All KE children should have exposure to non-academics to grow love of life experience later on </li> <li> All KE children should have access to a certified school counselor </li> <li> All KE children should have regular access to the arts, coding, world languages </li> <li> All KE children shall have access to library and technology </li> <li> All KE children shall have a social, emotional curriculum that they should be engaged in which includes mental health, happiness, thriving, well being. </li> <li> All KE children should have the ability to tap into their divergent learning abilities </li> <li> All KE children should have regular physical activity and access to physical education </li> <li> We believe these opportunities also enhance our communities </li> <li> All KE children should have the opportunity to be resilient </li> <li> All KE children should have safe clean facilities and learning environments that enhance student learning. </li> <li> All KE children should have access to the support that they need to be successful, wrap around services. </li> <li> We believe every child can learn at his or her own pace, and enrichment, personalized and differentiated teaching- respects their developmental needs </li> <li> All KE children should have opportunities to explore the things that they are passionate about. </li> <li> Our communities must be engaged in this process and on board </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span>  Think Tank Articles - to read </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <ul> <li> <b> <a href="http://www.evidencebasedteaching.org.au/hatties-2017-updated-list/" target="_blank"> What influences student learning the most </a> </b> </li> <li> <b> <a href="https://edpolicy.stanford.edu/sites/default/files/publications/jff-report-equal-opportunity-deeper-learning.pdf" target="_blank"> Equal Opportunity for Deeper Learning article </a> </b> </li> <li> <b> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o5rr3Gmlw0MDA-f4czcch9gveaWrlYedjBoBiabxUMY/edit" target="_blank"> Deeper Learning Visual and Questions. </a> </b> </li> </ul> </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Research &amp; Program Discussion </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <ul> <li> <b> <span> <a href="http://www.pz.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/REAP%20Executive%20Summary.pdf" target="_blank"> Art </a> </span> </b> </li> <li> <b> <span> <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10648-007-9057-0" target="_blank"> Physical Education </a>   </span> </b> </li> <li> <b> <span> <a href="https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0013191042000274196?src=recsys&amp;" target="_blank"> Physical Education Abstract </a> </span> </b> </li> <li> <b> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KazftbtaYL5K-JMUO-sr86zEwfRg65dlWzfURB1RXk4/edit#" target="_blank"> <span> World Language </span> </a> </b> </li> <li> <b> <a href="https://catapultlearning.com/2016/09/29/students-learn-code-elementary-school/" target="_blank"> <span> Language - Coding </span> </a> </b> </li> <li> <b> <span> <a href="https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Involvement-in-the-Arts-and-Human-Development-%3A-and-Catterall-Chapleau/41591445a4ec4bd7433c6baea85a5bdaa878089a?p2df" target="_blank"> Music &amp; Theatre </a> </span> </b> </li> </ul> </div> </div> Early this week at Concord, in the cafeteria, I sat round a table and asked students about the gym. Suddenly a group of young people focused their complete attention. They were engaged in questions, listening to the What? When? Why? They shared how their musical was coming up. And basketball. And their gym classes. Their interest was a mix of strong resolve, optimism and resilience. They wanted their gym!! Superintendent's Blog,February 2019 thumbnail main image First Friday in February Flannel For Food Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-01-29T19:43:55Z 2019-01-29T19:43:55Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> First Friday in February Flannel For Food </a> </h2> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h4> <span> January 4, 2019 </span> </h4> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> Last year Newark had almost 100% participation! All of our schools had some participation. All you need to do is wear flannel, bring in a non-perishable food donation, or small cash donation — to your office, and your school can enter the contest. Below please see the letter to the editor I submitted to the Chronicle. </div> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2019-01-29-at-3.00.57-PM.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> <span>  Dear Editor, </span> </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> <span> I have a problem with the superintendent of schools in The North Country. Mr. John Castle seems to be heckling me. He prefers flannel – flannel fashion, footwear, flip-flops, fleece — I even think the fuses, firewall, fuel pump and front wheels of his truck are lined with flannel. Anyone who does not have a predisposition for flannel is not on his good list. I can assure you that you do not want to be on the receiving end of a wrathful flannel ranting Mr. Castle. Not only is he enamored with the clothing, he seems to think that the good people, all the educators in The North Country, have an edge on the educators in ý East, when it comes to wearing flannel and raising money on the First February Flannel Friday Food Drive. Foolhardy! </span> <br/> </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> People in our school district take on challenges without being flannelly fastuous! Our folk work hard and mean business. In response to the baiting, I offer “Flannel Man” Castle a challenge, if he thinks that his school folk, the good educators of The North Country are able to have First Friday February Flannel Food, and out food-drive-raise money and canned goods than the good folk of ý East, he’s full of falsiloquence. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> I bet even the esteemed Heads of St. Johnsbury Academy and Lyndon Institute – Mr. Tom Lovett and Ms. Twila Perry, can outpace the factor of four the faint flannel fame Mr. Castle is fictitiously forecasting. </div> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2019-01-29-at-3.02.24-PM.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Here is my challenge — if Mr. Castle’s folks show a higher percentage of participation in the Friday Flannel Food Drive I will fabricate a flannel falcon fedora for him. On the other hand, if our good people of ý East and our independent high schools produce more donations– Mr. Castle will need to fabricate a floral flannel fleece for me. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Screen-Shot-2019-01-29-at-3.03.31-PM.png" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> February Flannel First Friday Food Funds </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> On the first Friday in February folks wear flannel to school or the workplace and donate money for a food drive, or bring in a non-perishable food item. </span> </span> </p> <p> <br/> </p> <p> <span> A </span> <span> <span>  </span> </span> <span> ll proceeds go to NEH (Newport) and/or HOPE and/or your local food shelf. Join in the First Friday in February Flannel Food Fun! Wear Flannel and/or bring in a non-perishable food or cash donation! </span> </p> </div> Last year Newark had almost 100% participation! All of our schools had some participation. All you need to do is wear flannel, bring in a non-perishable food donation, or small cash donation — to your office, and your school can enter the contest. Below please see the letter to the editor I submitted to the Chronicle. Superintendent's Blog,January 2019 thumbnail main image Miller’s Run School Nurse Becomes NSCN Certified Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-01-09T18:36:47Z 2019-01-09T18:36:47Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/kingdom-east-school-board-begins-work-on-5-year-plan/" target="_blank"> Miller’s Run School Nurse Becomes NSCN Certified </a> </h2> </div> <h4> January 9, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> Sophia Hall, M.Ed., RN, NCSN recently received notification she has earned the Nationally Certified School Nurse (NSCN) credentials. <div> <br/> </div> <div> Passing the National Certification exam represents excellence of practice, preparation and knowledge in the Nursing Specialty of School Nursing. There are more than 4,000 Nationally Certified School Nurses across the country. Currently 21 of the more than 300 school nurses in Vermont are credentialed with this Nursing Specialty Credential. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> “Nurse Soph” has been Miller’s Run School’s nurse since 2013. She earned a Master of Education–Community Health from Plymouth University in 1991 and a Bachelor of Nursing from UVM in 1980. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Congratulations, Nurse Soph! </div> </div> Sophia Hall, M.Ed., RN, NCSN recently received notification she has earned the Nationally Certified School Nurse (NSCN) credentials. District News,Health Services,Miller's Run School,January 2019 thumbnail main image Happy New Year! Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-01-04T19:26:23Z 2019-01-04T19:26:23Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Happy New Year! </a> </h2> </div> <h4> January 4, 2019 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> December 15-January 1, 2019 </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> A regular newsletter for the public education community of Burke, Concord, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Millers Run, Newark, Sutton </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> Several years ago my daughter was studying overseas; our family made the journey to the Netherlands. On the dinner-time eve of the New Year there was a frenetic buzz about the streets. Then from about 10:30 to 11:30 this shifted to a silent hum. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Where did all the people go, we wondered?   </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> When midnight struck, the entire city erupted.   </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> Leiden is a small old European walled university town. Cobblestone streets, canals, art museums, tall and narrow Dutch brick houses, tightly squeezed together, their interior narrow staircases impossible to navigate with anything except your person, large arm and hook sticks on roof peaks to haul things to the top floors. Bicycles everywhere. </div> <div> <br/> </div> <div> New Years was wild! On rooftops, in the streets, in cafes. EVERYONE seems to have a degree in pyrotechnics and they all set off fireworks simultaneously.  </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> For me, New Years always has me remembering fun times. I think about past First Nights, I reflect on the current year and look forward to the future.  </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> I want to take the time reflect on this year. We have merged our school districts into one. In leading up to and in this first 6 months how has our merged district changed?  What benefits have we realized? </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <ul> <li> <span> All students have access to transportation to and from school (previously Sutton did not have transportation). </span> </li> <li> <span> Children in Concord and Lunenburg have access to high quality after-school programs which they previously never had. </span> </li> <li> <span> All of our schools have content coaching in math and literacy. </span> </li> <li> <span> All of our new teachers have mentors and a formal mentoring program. </span> </li> <li> <span> Additional behavior supports are available for all schools. </span> </li> <li> <span> Increased opportunities for professional development coursework (all teachers have the opportunity for the equivalent of 6 NVU college credits) </span> </li> <li> <span> Professional Learning Groups- coordinated professional development including groups where teachers of similar grade bands work together on student learning outcomes. </span> </li> <li> <span> All of our schools have a published Continuous Improvement Plan </span> </li> <li> <span> Leadership support and coordination: the principals from each school visit all schools and observe classrooms and work together on learning and outcomes. </span> </li> <li> <span> Board perspective: Board meetings rotate between seven different schools, board members gain the perspective of the needs of multiple schools. </span> </li> <li> <span> Shared Facilities work: folks at Burke have worked with the Newark facilities project allowing the installation of a heating pellet plant to increase energy efficiency. </span> </li> <li> <span> Facility Condition and Energy Assessment Audit in each school completed </span> </li> <li> <span> Increase in social media presence (facebook participation) </span> </li> <li> <span> Increase in school choice among schools in our district- parental choice </span> </li> <li> <span> Increase in migration into our district from neighboring districts (increase in revenue and equalized pupils) </span> </li> <li> <span> Mini grants awarded by the Vermont Rural Education Collaborative to more schools than in the past <br/> </span> </li> </ul> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Five Year Plan: </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <div> The ý East School board has begun a strategic planning process to create a 5 year plan. On December 20th, a group of district teachers, administrators and board members convened a Think Tank to consider the next steps as we look at opportunities and challenges ahead. We are considering expanded student opportunity, equitable access to programs, healthy schools and class sizes and other potential changes moving forward. The Think Tank group will convene again in the end of January. For now, we need eveyone’s input! </div> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Members of the community, employees… Please take a few minutes to complete our Community Engagement Survey. </span> </h5> </div> Several years ago my daughter was studying overseas; our family made the journey to the Netherlands. On the dinner-time eve of the New Year there was a frenetic buzz about the streets. Then from about 10:30 to 11:30 this shifted to a silent hum. Superintendent's Blog,January 2019 thumbnail main image ý East School Board Begins Work on 5 Year Plan Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2019-01-04T18:28:06Z 2019-01-04T18:28:06Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/kingdom-east-school-board-begins-work-on-5-year-plan/" target="_blank"> ý East School Board Begins Work on 5 Year Plan </a> </h2> </div> <h4> <font> January 4, 2019 </font> </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <font> The ý East School Board has begun a strategic planning process to create a 5 year plan. On December 20th, a group of district teachers, administrators and board members convened a Think Tank to consider the next steps as we look at opportunities and challenges ahead. We are considering expanded student opportunity, equitable access to programs, healthy schools and class sizes and other potential changes moving forward. The Think Tank group will convene again in the end of January. They will reach out in each school and the community to garner additional input. </font> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> To help us in this, please take a few minutes and complete this survey. </span> </h5> </div> The ý East School Board has begun a strategic planning process to create a 5 year plan. On December 20th, a group of district teachers, administrators and board members convened a Think Tank to consider the next steps as we look at opportunities and challenges ahead. School Board News,January 2019,District News thumbnail main image Embracing Math and Fractions, New Phone System, New Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk Nicole Larocque nlarocque.web@gmail.com (Nicole Larocque) 2018-09-28T18:10:24Z 2018-09-28T18:10:24Z <div data-rss-type="text"> <h2> <a href="https://kingdomeast.org/from-the-superintendent-new-hires-spring-2019/" target="_blank"> Embracing Math and Fractions, New Phone System, New Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk </a> </h2> </div> <h4> September 28, 2018 </h4> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> I was recently helping my son frame out a slab to receive concrete. We were laying pex tubing which would eventually become radiant floor heat. My son let me know that we needed to fill it with water to assure no leaks. At the site there was no water. I looked at the large area of the future slab, at my son, at the pex tubing then back at the slab. No problem, I think. We can take the tote on the tractor forks to the spring in the lower field and fill it with water, haul it back up and then fill the pex tubing. The problem was that the IBC tote was full of slime, the green-decayed-leaf-organic-matter type of slime. I did not think, in a new foundation, with new pex tubing , that it would be good to have slimy water. “Don’t worry mom,” he says, “It’s a closed system.” No, I thought, slime is not good. <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Then I remembered this Craig’s list guy in Orleans who sells food grade IBC tote’s. I suggest this option to my family. “That’s ridiculous,” says my husband. “We will fill one of those with water from the spring that tested positive with a high coliform e coli count! We buy a food grade IBC, not any good for drinking water… just to fill pex?! Nope.” </span> </p> <p> <span> <span>  </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> The three of us sat down and pondered. Cleaning the green-decayed-leaf-organic-matter slimed tote would involve letting the water run out. You can’t scrub them, there is an opening the diameter of a soup bowl. Trying to clean the thing would be like cleaning out a beer bottle that had molasses encrusted on the bottom, and the only tool you have is a mop. </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/55%2BGallon%2BDrum.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Then my son asks, “How much water do we actually need? ” We look at the pex tubing, 1500 feet, ¾ of an inch diameter. So volume is simply area times height– pi radius squared times 1500. First time we calculated the area we forgot the radius was half the diameter. Then we forgot that the inches needed to be converted to feet and the whole thing needs to be converted to gallons. There we were, sitting on a log, scratching our heads, googling conversions and formulas, a thunderstorm was rolling and we finally figured out the volume — 8,000 cubic inches which is 34 gallons. Perfect! We do not need to use the IBC tote, we could use the clean 55 gallon drum that was collecting water from the outhouse roof! <br/> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> This all got me thinking about fractions and how to embrace math and fractional reasoning!! How about a pledge. Everyone needs to take the “I love fractions and AM GOOD at math” pledge. Everyone needs to agree that this year, they will NEVER say anything bad about math. Ever. Go ahead, say it, say it aloud as you read this! There are just so many real life applications for math, and we can all be good at it and must role model this for our young learners! <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> New Phone System </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> <span> Burke, Lyndon, Miller’s Run, Newark, Sutton, KESD Central Office (We are planning upgrades for Concord &amp; Lunenburg in the near future. Grants have been written. We are awaiting a response.) </span> </span> </p> <p> <span> <br/> </span> </p> <p> <span> Our new phone system allows us to have voicemail messages sent to our e-mail. This feature will be activated. If you prefer not to receive e-mails notifying you of your voice mails, please direct these e-mails directly to your “trash” folder. </span> </p> </div> <div> <a> <img src="https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/6417ac47/dms3rep/multi/Erica-Welton-1.jpg" alt=""/> </a> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h3> <span> Meet Erica Welton! </span> </h3> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <h5> <span> Our New Accounts Payable/Payroll Clerk </span> </h5> </div> <div data-rss-type="text"> <p> <span> Please welcome Erica Welton who has joined the ý East Business Office this week as our new Accounts Payable / Payroll Clerk! Erica will be processing Accounts Payable along with Enid Ellis and processing Payroll along with Marcia Therrien. <span>  </span> </span> </p> </div> I was recently helping my son frame out a slab to receive concrete. We were laying pex tubing which would eventually become radiant floor heat. My son let me know that we needed to fill it with water to assure no leaks. At the site there was no water. Superintendent's Blog,September 2018 thumbnail main image