Thursday, December 31st, 2015

CLASSES RESUME:  On Monday, January 4th, at 8:00am

NEW PARKING & TRAFFIC FLOW AT PAML:  When you arrive at school for drop-off or pick-up on Monday, January 4th, you will notice a few simple changes to the flow of traffic.

1. All pedestrians must use the crosswalks.
2. We have provided a new ‘drop-off/pick-up space' in the large parking lot across the road from the school.  This eliminates the need for parking or waiting on the road between the school and the large parking lot which will now be only for school buses.
3. As usual, please enter and exit the large parking lot at the correct entry points.

There will be lots of signage and people outside to help remind you of these changes during the week we return to school.  Please help us to remind students to follow these simple changes.  We appreciate your understanding that these changes are required to help ensure the safety of our children during our busy drop-off and pick-up times.

TERM 4 EXPOS AND EXPERTS start on Monday, January 4th

MORRISTOWN SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATIONAL MEETING regarding the Elmore-Morristown School District Merger Re-Vote will be held on Tuesday, January 12th, 6:30pm at the Morristown Elementary School.  Vote Date:  January 19th.  Absentee ballots available now at the Town Clerk’s Office.

QUARTER 2 ENDS Friday, January 15th

PAML DANCE:  Friday, January 15th, 7:00-9:30pm in the cafeteria for grades 6-7-8.

PLAN AHEAD!  No school on Monday, January 18th, due to Martin Luther King Day and teacher in-service.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

12-22-15

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Friday, December 18, 2015

PROGRESS REPORTS:  December 18th

ELMORE-MORRISTOWN PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING:  The Board of the Elmore School District invites all residents of Elmore and Morristown to attend a public informational meeting regarding the proposed Elmore-Morristown Unified Union District on Monday, December 21st, 6:00pm, at the Elmore Town Hall.  Attendees include:  Vermont’s Secretary of Education - Rebecca Holcombe, Representative Avram Patt, Nikki South from the Vermont School Boards Association, the EMUU Study Committee, and members of the Elmore and Morristown School Boards.  Elmore residents are encouraged to vote on Tuesday, December 29th from 7:00am to 7:00pm at the Town Office in Elmore.  Absentee ballots are available through December 28th at the Town Office.

TERM 3 ENDS on December 23rd for all Expo and Expert classes.  

TERM 4 STARTS on January 4th for all Expo and Expert classes.

REMINDER:  Due to Winter Recess, there will be no school Thursday, December 24th through Friday, January 1st.  Students will return to school on Monday, January 4th.

THINK SNOW!

Friday, December 11th, 2015

PAML WINTER CONCERT & EXPOSITION:  Spend the evening listening to the melodious voices of our middle level chorus and be entertained by our talented musicians on Wednesday evening, December 16th, at 6:30PM in the gymnasium.  Following this concert, you are welcome to browse the wide array of impressive art projects displayed in the middle level hallways.

PROGRESS REPORTS:  December 18th

REMINDER:  Due to Winter Recess, there will be no school Thursday, December 24th through Friday, January 1st.  Students will return to school on Monday, January 4th.

Friday, December 4th, 2015

EARLY RELEASE DAY:  Tuesday, December 8th, will be an early release day at 12:00 Noon for teacher in-service.

ELMORE-MORRISTOWN UNIFIED UNION STUDY COMMITTEE WANTS TO KNOW …

• What information do you need?
• What is the best way to get information to you?
• What recommendations or options do you feel should be explored?

Reply to EMUU@lssuvt.org by December 10, 2015.

8th GRADE BABY PHOTOS:  All 8th grade students are asked to bring in a digital copy of their own favorite baby photo to be included in the 2016 Last Chapel video.  Students may give their photo to Mr. Noonan.

SAVE THE DATE!  PAML Winter Concert & EXPOsition - Wednesday, December 16th, 6:30PM in the gymnasium.  

Wednesday, November 25th, 2015

THANKSGIVING RECESS:  There will be no school during Thanksgiving Recess - Wednesday, November 25th through Friday, November 27th.  Students will return to school on Monday, November 30th.

KEEWAYDIN PARENT FUNDRAISING MEETING:  Tuesday, December 2nd, 6:00pm, in Mrs. Emerson’s classroom.

6th GRADE FIELD TRIP:  PAML 6th graders will be going on a field trip to the ‘International Festival” at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction on Friday, December 4th.  Students will depart PAML at 8;30am and return at approximately 2:30pm.  Students will be served lunch at the festival.

PROGRESS REPORTS:  Friday, December 4th

EARLY RELEASE DAY!  Tuesday, December 8th, will be an early release day at 12:00 Noon for teacher in-service.

Friday, November 20th, 2015

THANKSGIVING RECESS:  There will be no school for Thanksgiving Recess Wednesday, November 25th through Friday, November 27th.  Students will return to school on Monday, November 30th.

SAVE THE DATE!  Keewaydin Parent Fundraising Meeting on Tuesday, December 2nd, 6:00pm in Mrs. Emerson’s classroom.

6TH GRADE FIELD TRIP:  PAML 6th graders will be going on a field trip to the “International Festival” at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Essex Junction on Friday, December 4th.  Students will depart PAML at 8:30am and return at approximately 2:30pm.  Students will be served lunch at the festival.

PLAN AHEAD!  Students will be released at 12:00 Noon on Tuesday, December 8th, for teacher in-service.

Friday, November 13th, 2015

SBAC SCORES MAILED OUT ON NOVEMBER 11TH:  Last spring your child participated in the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBAC) measuring his or her knowledge of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in English Language Arts and Mathematics.  This was the first time Vermont students took the SBAC.  Please check your mail for your child’s individual performance report which was mailed out from PAML on Wednesday, November 11th.

MANDATORY MIDDLE LEVEL WINTER SPORTS MEETING:  If your student plans to play a winter sport, both of you will need to attend this mandatory meeting on Monday evening, November 16th, at 6:00pm in the auditorium.

ODWP ADMINISTRATION:  On Tuesday morning, November 17th. PAML students will participate in the On Demand Writing Prompt (ODWP) which assesses writing skills.  The ODWP assessments assist us in producing a literacy profile for your child. Ensure your child receives a good night’s sleep the night before this test and eats breakfast to fuel their body in preparation for this test.

HIGH FIVES HELMET PROTECTION PRESENTATION:  All PAML students will be attending this excellent presentation regarding use of helmets when biking, blading, skiing and boarding.  If your student participates in one of these sports, ask them about this presentation and the importance of wearing a helmet!

PAML DANCE on Friday, November 20th, 7:00-9:30pm, for 6th-7th-8th graders in the cafeteria.  There is a sign-up sheet in the PAML Office if your child would like to bring a friend to the dance.  As a reminder, your child’s guest must enter the dance with them.

Friday, October 30th, 2015

PAML SPIRIT WEEK - NOVEMBER  2nd - 6th:  Students, faculty and staff will get creative and participate in Spirit Week by dressing as noted below:

Monday: Cozy Day

Tuesday: Twin Day

Wednesday: Well-Dressed Wednesday

Thursday: Mix & Match Day

Friday: Green & Gold/Sports Day

MEADOW FARMS FUNDRAISER DELIVERY:  PAML students will be given their Meadow Farms fundraiser items on Tuesday, November 3rd, to bring home.  Please ensure your student promptly delivers these items to their customers.  

QUARTER 1 ENDS:  Friday, October 30th

REMINDER!  No school on Wednesday, November 11th, in observance of Veteran’s Day.  PAML teachers will utilize this day for in-service.

Friday, October 16th, 2015

EARLY DISMISSAL:  Students will be released from school at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 21st, for teacher in-service.

PARENT-LED STUDENT CONFERENCES - CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!  Student-led parent conferences will be held on Thursday, October 22nd, between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm.  If you would like to have a student-led conference with your child’s core teacher, please contact the PAML Office (888-1401) to schedule an appointment.  Call soon as slots are filling up fast!

TITLE 1 MEETING:  Parents and guardians recently received a mailing regarding Title 1 which is the largest federally funded program for elementary, middle and high schools.  The goal of Title 1 is to enable all students to be on grade level in reading and mathematics and to meet state and local standards.  For more information, please attend the Title 1 meeting on Thursday, October 22nd, 3-4pm in the auditorium.

REMINDER:  No school for students on Thursday and Friday, October 22nd and 23rd.

Friday, October 9, 2015

PARKING FOR STUDENT DROP-OFF:  The small area in the PAML parking lot facing the gymnasium is not a parking space as this space is reserved for emergency vehicles only.  Should the PAML parking be full when you arrive, please park across the road in the larger parking lot.

MORRISTOWN SKI/SNOWBOARD PROGRAM REGISTRATION:  The Morristown Ski & Snowboard Program will hold registration on October 15th from 4:00-6:00pm in the Morristown Elementary School Library.  If you cannot make these dates, registration forms will be available at the MES Office.  All registration forms must be completed and returned to the MES Office no later than October 30th, and Stowe Mountain Resort will not accept any applications after this date.  Children must be in first grade and above to participate.  Fourth graders will now be allowed to sign up for snowboarding.  Do not let your child(ren) miss this opportunity to ski or snowboard this year!

PROGRESS REPORTS:  Friday, October 16th

PLEASE NOTE!  Students will be released from school at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 21st, for teacher in-service.

PARENT-LED STUDENT CONFERENCES - CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!  Student-led parent conferences will be held on Thursday, October 22nd, between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm.  If you would like to have a student-led conference with your child’s core teacher, please contact the PAML Office (888-1401) to schedule an appointment.  Call soon as slots are filling up fast!

TITLE 1 MEETING:  Parents and guardians recently received a mailing regarding Title 1 which is the largest federally funded program for elementary, middle and high schools.  The goal of Title 1 is to enable all students to be on grade level in reading and mathematics and to meet state and local standards.  For more information, please attend the Title 1 meeting on Thursday, October 22nd, 3-4pm in the auditorium.

REMINDER:  No school for students on Thursday and Friday, October 22nd and 23rd.

Friday, October 2nd, 2015

SAVING FOR SUCCESS!  The Union Bank’s Saving for Success banking program started up this morning (October 2nd).  Your middle level student may bring funds to school every Friday morning to be deposited into their Union Bank savings account between 7:30-8:00am at the Union Bank table in the PAML Lobby.  Any middle level students who presently have a Union Bank savings account, or plan to open a Union Bank savings account, are encouraged to make their money grow each Friday!

MORRISTOWN SKI/SNOWBOARD PROGRAM REGISTRATION:  The Morristown Ski & Snowboard Program will hold registration on October 5th, 7th, and 15th from 4:00-6:00pm in the Morristown Elementary School Library.  If you cannot make these dates, registration forms will be available at the MES Office.  All registration forms must be completed and returned to the MES Office no later than October 30th, and Stowe Mountain Resort will not accept any applications after this date.  Children must be in first grade and above to participate.  Fourth graders will now be allowed to sign up for snowboarding.  Do not let your child(ren) miss this opportunity to ski or snowboard this year!

PAML OPEN HOUSE:  Tuesday, October 6th, 6:00-7:00PM.  This is an excellent time to visit PAML, locate your child’s middle level classroom, meet their teacher, and check out the projects they are working on this fall.  Members of the PAML faculty and staff as well as local community businesses will have tables set up in the gymnasium, and they will be available for your questions and discussion.  Delicious refreshments prepared by PA’s food service staff will also be available in the gymnasium!

CAMP KEEWAYDIN PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATIONAL MEETING:  Tuesday, October 6th, 5:00-6:00pm in the auditorium.

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR:  This book fair will be set up in the library from 8:00am-4:00pm October 6th-9th, and 5:30-7:00pm on October 6th during PAML’s Open House.  Come check out the great selection of books!

PAML DANCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  Should you be interested in volunteering as a PAML dance chaperone at the 2015-2016 dances listed below for grades 6-7-8, please contact Faith Boudreau at faithb@myfairpoint.net or (802) 363-9977.  A letter was also sent home with students today (9/25/15) with this same information.  Chaperones are required to complete a Volunteer Form prior to being able to attend a dance and, if you have not yet completed this form, you may request this form from Faith or by calling the PAML Office at (802) 888-1401.  Each dance is held on a Friday evening from 7:00-9:30pm in the cafeteria.

• Friday, November 20th
• Friday, January 15th
• Friday, March 11th
• Friday, May 20th

PLAN AHEAD!  Students will be released from school at 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, October 21st for teacher in-service.

PARENT-LED STUDENT CONFERENCES - CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT!  Student-led parent conferences will be held on Thursday, October 22nd, between the hours of 8:00am-4:00pm.  If you would like to have a student-led conference with your child’s core teacher, please contact the PAML Office (888-1401) to schedule an appointment.  

REMINDER:  No school for students on Thursday and Friday, October 22nd and 23rd.

Friday, September 25th, 2015

NEW SWING SET ON THE PAML PLAYGROUND:  We have installed a large swing set on the PAML playground for our students to enjoy.  Should you be driving around the school or watching a middle level soccer game, please note this new piece of playground equipment that is widely appreciated by all PAML students and faculty.

MEADOW FARMS FUNDRAISER:  The deadline for this middle level fundraiser is Monday, September 28th, and all order forms and money will be due from students on this date.  Please have your student double-check that the total number of their fundraising orders match up with the funds they will bring in and give to their core teacher on September 28th.

MORRISTOWN SKI/SNOWBOARD PROGRAM REGISTRATION:  The Morristown Ski & Snowboard Program will hold registration on October 5th, 7th, and 15th from 4:00-6:00pm in the Morristown Elementary School Library.  If you cannot make these dates, registration forms will be available at the MES Office.  All registration forms must be completed and returned to the MES Office no later than October 30th, and Stowe Mountain Resort will not accept any applications after this date.  Children must be in first grade and above to participate.  Fourth graders will now be allowed to sign up for snowboarding.  Do not let your child(ren) miss this opportunity to ski or snowboard this year!

CAMP KEEWAYDIN PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATIONAL MEETING:  Tuesday, October 6th, 5:00-6:00pm in the auditorium.

SAVE THE DATE!  PAML Open House - Tuesday, October 6th, 6:00-7:00PM.  This is an excellent time to visit PAML, locate your child’s middle level classroom, meet their teacher, and check out the projects they are working on this fall.  Members of the PAML faculty and staff as well as local community businesses will have tables set up in the gymnasium, and they will be available for your questions and discussion.  Delicious refreshments prepared by PA’s food service staff will also be available in the gymnasium!

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR:  This book fair will be set up in the library from 8:00am-4:00pm October 6th-9th, and 5:30-7:00pm on October 6th during PAML’s Open House.  Come check out the great selection of books!

PAML DANCE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!  Should you be interested in volunteering as a PAML dance chaperone at the 2015-2016 dances listed below for grades 6-7-8, please contact Faith Boudreau at faithb@myfairpoint.net or (802) 363-9977.  A letter was also sent home with students today (9/25/15) with this same information.  Chaperones are required to complete a Volunteer Form prior to being able to attend a dance and, if you have not yet completed this form, you may request this form from Faith or by calling the PAML Office at (802) 888-1401.  Each dance is held on a Friday evening from 7:00-9:30pm in the cafeteria.

• Friday, November 20th
• Friday, January 15th
• Friday, March 11th
• Friday, May 20th

Friday, September 18th, 2015

PROGRESS REPORTS are available today - Friday, September 18, 2015.

POWERSCHOOL SIGN-IN INFORMATION FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS:  Should you require PowerSchool parent/guardian sign-in information (i.e., computer I.D. and password), you may come in to the PAML Office or e-mail Linny Curtis at linny.curtis@lssuvt.org to request this information.  Please note that we do not give out this information over the phone.

MEADOW FARMS FUNDRAISER:  This middle level fundraiser’s last date of sale is Monday, September 28th.  Please ensure your child has the correct amount of money in their fundraiser envelope to match the total of their customers orders when bringing into school on September 29th.  

7th GRADE RIVER TRIP:  The 7th grade class will be taking a ‘River Trip’ walk on Friday, September 25th from 8:00am-12:30pm.  Please ensure your student wears appropriate footwear and clothing.  In case of inclement weather, it may be wise to send in with them an extra set of shoes and clothes.

Friday, September 11th, 2015

IMPORTANT REMINDER!  Teachers and students are often outside with their classes on or around school grounds, therefore, please obey the speed limit and use caution when driving on Copley Avenue and around the schools.  

PAML PICTURE DAY IS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH:  Photo envelopes went home with students on Thursday, September 10th.  Should you choose to have your student’s photo taken, please ensure they bring their envelope with payment on Wednesday!

ATTENDANCE:  Remember to call the PAML Office at 888-1401 when your student will be absent or will arrive late due to an appointment.  Students who are dismissed early due to an appointment will need a written note from a parent or guardian.  Should you need to call the PAML Office to give your child a message, please call before 2:00pm.  

UNBOUND:  Homework Club started on September 8th and Unbound classes start on September 21st.  If your student is interested in joining Unbound, please call 888-1401 for a brochure and registration form.

PROGRESS REPORTS:  Friday, September 18th.

MEADOW FARMS FUNDRAISER:  Middle level students are presently participating in PAML’s Meadow Farms Fundraiser between the dates of September 10th-28th.  We appreciate parent/guardian assistance in ensuring students be respectful and responsible when asking friends, family and neighbors to purchase products.   

Friday, September 4th, 2015

6th Grade Field Trip to Hosmer Point:  On Tuesday, September 8th, all sixth grade students will enjoy a fun-filled day at Hosmer Point.  Buses depart from PAML at 8:30am and return at 2:30pm.  

8th Grade PAmazing Race!  On Tuesday, September 8th from 11am-2:40pm, all eighth graders will partake in an exciting and action-packed day of outside activities where they will attempt to outwit, out-run, and out-do their fellow students on the field!

Meadow Farms Fundraiser Kick-Off for All PAML Students:  Thursday, September 10th from 2:20-2:40pm, in the gymnasium.

PAML Picture Day:  Wednesday, September 16th.  Photo envelopes will be coming home soon!