My Philosophy


I believe it is important to create a community where all learners feel safe, respected and have a sense of belonging. It is important to focus equally on the social, emotional and academic needs of students. I strive to meet children where they're at by differentiating instruction, choosing developmentally appropriate activities and providing a balance between teacher-directed and self-directed learning. I value play, the arts, movement, creativity and laughter as important and meaningful parts of the learning process for children.



Monday, March 25, 2013

March PTO Minutes

PTO NOTES & NEWS - MARCH 2013
Congrats to Thomas Daley our SCS SPELLING BEE CHAMPION.  He will compete in the state bee at St. Michaels College on March 13.
We discussed HOW PRINCIPALS CAN BEST COMMUNICATE WITH FAMILIES.  Most people felt that email is good but have a direct link to newsletter rather than a PDF.
Tickets for the popular DYNAMIC DATES fundraiser will go home soon.  Drawing for dates on April 1.
The FLOWER POWER fundraiser will run from April 5 - April 15.  Consider buying your spring bulbs through this local company!
On March 26 all middle school students will go to Williston to view the documentary "WRETCHES & JABBERERS", the story of 2 men with autism.  Back at SCS they will participate in an afternoon of activities around this subject.  THEY NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS to help with this day.  If you're interested please contact Randy Sweeney (sweeneyrs@gmail.com) or Alice Brown (aliceandy@myfairpoint.net).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT for teachers has recently included a workshop on education responses to children who have experienced trauma, intruder drill training (including a drill during the school day), training in the new Connected Math program, integration of arts in the curriculum and tech integration.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

  • Fri. March 15 and Sat. March 16 @ 7p - Middle School Play - "Once on This Island" - at Town Hall.
  • Wed. March 20, 6:30 - 8:30 - Middle School Dialogue Night.  Subject is stress & anxiety and will be lead by students in Project LEAD.
  • April 8 - 11 - Artist in Residence Jon Gailmor works with primarily 5th graders and also some K-4th grade classes.  5th grade performance on evening of April 11.
  • May 10 - Comedy Night fundraiser at the Old Lantern in Charlotte.  This is being put together by Josie Leavitt and will benefit the Shelburne and Charlotte PTO's.  Tickets on sale soon.
HELP WANTED:

  • PTO Co-Chair to work with Randy Sweeney.  Contact her (sweeneyrs@gmail.com) for details.
THANK YOU:

  • To everyone who helped make "Get Out The Vote" calls/emails and to everyone who voted!

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