Friday, June 10, 2016

Friday, June 10th, 2016

LOST & FOUND BIN:  Please have your student(s) check in the yellow Lost & Found bin located in the cafeteria for any items they believe may have been lost or misplaced.  Any items remaining in the bin after school is dismissed for the summer will be donated to Good Will.

8TH GRADE LAST CHAPEL:  Eighth grade Class of 2020’s Last Chapel will be held on Tuesday, June 14th, 12:45-2:30pm, in the gymnasium.  Following Last Chapel PA Principal Phil Grant will meet with the 8th grade Class of 2020 in the cafeteria from 2:30-2:45pm to congratulate and welcome them to high school.  

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS:  Tuesday, June 14th, at 2:45pm.

Friday, June 3, 2016

Friday, June 3rd, 2016

8TH GRADE STUDENT BABY PICTURES NEEDED:  If your 8th grade student has not yet brought in their baby picture for the 2016 Last Chapel video, please have them do so next week.  Pictures can be dropped off (which will be returned to you) with Mr. Noonan or sent digitally via e-mail at: shaun.noonan@lssuvt.org

8TH GRADERS TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT:  The remaining half of the 8th grade class have been invited to the Community College (CCV) in Morrisville on Wednesday, June 8th, 9:15am-12:15pm, to visit the CCV campus, attend mock classes, hear from a CCV student panel, and learn about college opportunities.  There will also be information on financial aid and paying for college, and the goal is to help demystify college and show how affordable and accessible higher education can be on a local level.  CCV will provide busing and lunch for our students.

PAML END-OF-YEAR FIELD TRIP DAY FOR GRADES 6-7-8:  Students in grades 6-7-8 are looking forward to their end-of-year field trips on Thursday, June 9th, at the following locations:
6th Grade:  Jay Peak Pump House & Waterpark.  Students will depart PAML at 9:00am and return by 2:30pm in time to board their bus to go home.
7th Grade:  Shelburne Museum and Ben & Jerry’s.  Students will depart PAML at 8:30am and return by 2:30pm in time to board their bus to go home.
8th Grade:  Lake Champlain Waterfront, Spirit of Ethan Allen Lunch Cruise, Church Street, and Majestic 10 Movie Theater.  Students will depart PAML at 9:00am and return to PAML between 6:30-7:00pm for parent/guardian pick-up.  (Students will call from the bus to alert you to the approximate arrival time at PAML.)

INTERNATIONAL SPRING FLING:  On Friday, June 10th, 8:00am-2:45pm, all PAML students will partake in an international, multi-cultural day of learning about and participating in international presentations, games, and activities both inside the middle level and outside on the school fields.  Please ensure your student wears appropriate attire and footwear to enable them to participate in a full day of inside and outside activities.  

8TH GRADE LAST CHAPEL:  Eighth grade Class of 2020’s Last Chapel will be held on Tuesday, June 14th, 12:45-2:30pm, in the gymnasium.  Following Last Chapel PA Principal Phil Grant will meet with the 8th grade Class of 2020 in the cafeteria from 2:30-2:45pm to congratulate and welcome them to high school.  

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS:  Tuesday, June 14th, at 2:45pm.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-6-7: Wednesday, June 15th at 11:30am.

QUARTER 4 AND TERM 7 ENDS:  Wednesday, June 15th



Friday, May 27, 2016

Friday, May 27th, 2016

MEMORIAL DAY FEDERAL HOLIDAY ON MONDAY:  There will be no school In observance of the Memorial Day Federal Holiday on Monday, May 30th.  Have a wonderful, safe weekend with family and friends!

8TH GRADE STUDENT BABY PICTURES NEEDED:  If your 8th grade student has not yet brought in their baby picture for the 2016 Last Chapel video, please have them do so next week.  Pictures can be dropped off (which will be returned to you) with Mr. Noonan or sent digitally via e-mail at:

MAPLE LEAF PROJECT:  Sixth grade students will participate in the annual ‘Maple Leaf Project’ for three days - Tuesday, May 31st through Thursday, June 2nd, 9:00-11:00am.  Students have been assigned to local community businesses for these three days, and will ‘learn the ropes’ of how each business is operated.  Be sure to ask your student about the business they are learning about, and what they were involved in as part of this learning experience!    

CAMP KEEWAYDIN:  Fifth grade students will depart PAML on Tuesday, May 31st at 8:30am, and return on Friday, June 3rd at 2;30pm, as they make their annual trek to Camp Keewaydin in Salisbury, Vermont which has been an ongoing tradition at PAML for over thirty years!  The Keewaydin Environmental Education Center (KEEC) offers hands-on learning in a variety of natural habitats where students are empowered with a higher understanding of how their personal daily decisions can affect the environment.  

HIGH NOTE MUSIC FESTIVAL:  Seventh and eighth grade students in Band and Chorus will travel by bus to the ‘High Note Music Festival’ being held at The Great Escape in Lake George, New York on Friday, June 3rd.  Students will depart PAML by bus at 5:00am with a return at approximately 8:00pm, and will need to be picked up at PAML at this time.

8TH GRADERS TO COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF VERMONT:  Half of the 8th grade class have been invited to the Community College (CCV) in Morrisville on Wednesday, June 8th, 9:15am-12:15pm, to visit the CCV campus, attend mock classes, hear from a CCV student panel, and learn about college opportunities.  There will also be information on financial aid and paying for college, and the goal is to help demystify college and show how affordable and accessible higher education can be on a local level.  CCV will provide busing and lunch for our students.

INTERNATIONAL SPRING FLING:  On Friday, June 10th from 8:00am-2:45pm, all PAML students will participate in an international, multi-cultural day of learning about and participating in international presentations, games, and activities both inside the middle level and outside on the fields.  Please ensure your student wears appropriate attire and footwear to partake in a full day of inside and outside activities.  

8TH GRADE LAST CHAPEL:  Eighth grade Class of 2020’s Last Chapel will be held on Tuesday, June 14th, 12:45-2:30pm, in the gymnasium.  Following Last Chapel PA Principal Phil Grant will meet with the 8th grade Class of 2020 in the cafeteria from 2:30-2:45pm to congratulate and welcome them to high school.  

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS:  Tuesday, June 14th, at 2:45pm.

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-6-7: Wednesday, June 15th at 11:30am.

QUARTER 4 AND TERM 7 ENDS:  Wednesday, June 15th


Friday, May 20, 2016

Friday, May 20th, 2016

8TH GRADE STUDENT BABY PICTURES NEEDED:  If your 8th grade student has not yet brought in their baby picture for the 2016 Last Chapel video, please have them do so next week.  Pictures can be dropped off with Mr. Noonan or sent digitally via e-mail at:

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S “KAN JAM” FUNDRAISER:  PAML is once again supporting the AHA on Monday, May 20th (rain date will be May 27th), for a fun afternoon of activities outside on the PA athletic fields from 1:30-2:40pm.  Students, faculty and staff will have the option of a few activities to support this great cause.  Activities will include ultimate games inside the track, “Kan Jam” competitions, or students may just choose to support the participants.  Students and adults who participate will have fun, be active, and understand the importance of supporting a worthwhile non-profit organization in a school community event.  All participants and spectators are encouraged to wear red on event day.

7TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO THE VERMONT STATE HOUSE:  The 7th grade students in Ms. Kelly’s and Mr. Griffin’s core teams will go to the Vermont State House in Montpelier on Tuesday, May 24th, to celebrate a PAML peer’s winning poster for the Vermont Secretary of State.  Students will depart PAML by bus at 8:05 am and return at approximately 1:45pm.

NECAP TESTING:  The NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program) testing for 8th grade science students will occur May 24th, 25th, 26th.  

7TH GRADE AWARENESS PROJECT FAIR will be held on Thursday, May 26th, 8:30 - 10:00am, in the cafeteria.  Parents, guardians, and family members are invited to celebrate these student achievements together!

MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE:  The Morrisville community is invited to join students, faculty and staff for our Memorial Day Observance being held on Friday, May 27th, 10:00am, at the PA Band Shell weather permitting.  In case of inclement weather, this event will be held in the gymnasium.

MAPLE LEAF PROJECT:  Sixth grade students will participate in the annual ‘Maple Leaf Project’ for three days - Tuesday, May 31st through Thursday, June 2nd, 9:00-11:00am.  Students have been assigned to local community businesses for these three days, and will ‘learn the ropes’ of how each business is operated.  Be sure to ask your student about the business they are learning about, and what they were involved in as part of this learning experience!    

CAMP KEEWAYDIN:  Fifth grade students will depart PAML on Tuesday, May 31st, and return on Friday, June 3rd, as they make their annual trek to Camp Keewaydin in Salisbury, Vermont which has been an ongoing tradition at PAML for over thirty years!  The Keewaydin Environmental Education Center (KEEC) offers hands-on learning in a variety of natural habitats where students are empowered with a higher understanding of how their personal daily decisions can affect the environment.  

REMINDER!  Seventh and eighth grade students in Band and Chorus will travel by bus to the High Note Music Festival held at The Great Escape in Lake George, New York on Friday, June 3rd.  

ELMORE-MORRISTOWN UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL BOARD SURVEY:  How Can We Best Communicate With You?  Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey at

ELMORE-MORRISTOWN UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL BOARD ‘INAUGURAL REPORT’:  This report for the May 23rd EMUUS District Meeting is now available to the public.  It may be viewed and printed from the following websites, and a printed version of this publication can be obtained at the Lamoille South Supervisory Union, Elmore Town Office or Morristown Town Office.
Morristown: www.morrisville.org
Elmore/LSSU:  www.lamoillesouthsu.org

BRIDGE STREET TRAFFIC HAS BEEN RE-ROUTED:  Bridge Street from Brooklyn Street to the truck route has closed for approximately six weeks to replace the water lines, sidewalks and repave the street.  The “old” route through town and up Brooklyn Street will be open.  Students will all need to be picked up/dropped off on the lower end of Bridge Street.  All students that live on this section of Bridge Street will be responsible for using the traffic light to cross the truck route and get back over to that side of Bridge Street during this construction.  This will impact Bus #25-M4

LOOKING AHEAD!  Eighth grade Last Chapel will be held on Tuesday, June 14th, 12:45-2:30pm, in the gymnasium.  Eighth grade students will be dismissed for the summer following Last Chapel.  The last day of school for 5th-6th-7th grade students is Wednesday, June 15th, and students will be dismissed at 11:30am.


Friday, May 13, 2016

Friday, May 13th, 2016

8TH GRADE STUDENT BABY PICTURES NEEDED:  If your 8th grade student has not yet brought in their baby picture for the 2016 Last Chapel video, please have them do so next week.  Photos can be dropped off with Mr. Noonan.

SBAC TESTING ADMINISTRATION WINDOW:  The SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) test will continue to be administered to all PAML students in grades 5-6-7-8 throughout the testing window dates of May 16-20.

8TH GRADE FUNDRAISING DINNER:  The 8th grade will be holding their annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, May 19th, 6:00-8:00pm, in the cafeteria.  Bring the whole family for a hearty dinner of soup, salad, bread and dessert.  Fun for all with a silent auction and game show!  The cost for this delicious meal is $7.00 per person and $25.00 per family.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION’S “KAN JAM” FUNDRAISER:  PAML is once again supporting the American Hearth Association on Monday, May 20th (rain date will be May 27th), for a fun afternoon of activities outside on the PA athletic fields from 1:30-2:40pm.  Students, faculty and staff will have the option of a few activities to support this great cause.  Activities will include ultimate games inside the track, “Kan Jam” competitions, or students may just choose to support the participants.  Students and adults who participate will have fun, be active, and understand the importance of supporting a worthwhile non-profit organization in a school community event.  All participants and spectators are encouraged to wear red on event day.

PAML DANCE:  Friday, May 20th, 7:00-9:30pm, in the cafeteria for students in grades 6-7-8.

NECAP TESTING:  The NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program) testing for 8th grade science students will occur May 24th, 25th, 26th (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).  

SAVE THE DATE!  The Morrisville community is invited to join students, faculty and staff for our Memorial Day Observance being held on Friday, May 27th, 10:00am, at the PA Band Shell.  

CAMP KEEWAYDIN:  Fifth grade students will depart PAML on Tuesday, May 31st, and return on Friday, June 3rd, as they make their annual trek to Camp Keewaydin in Salisbury, Vermont which has been an ongoing tradition at PAML for over thirty years!  The Keewaydin Environmental Education Center (KEEC) offers hands-on learning in a variety of natural habitats where students are empowered with a higher understanding of how their personal daily decisions can affect the environment.  

ELMORE-MORRISTOWN UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL BOARD SURVEY:  How Can We Best Communicate With You?  Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey at

ELMORE-MORRISTOWN UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL BOARD ‘INAUGURAL REPORT’:  This report for the May 23rd EMUUS District Meeting is now available to the public.  It may be viewed and printed from the following websites, and a printed version of this publication can be obtained at the Lamoille South Supervisory Union, Elmore Town Office or Morristown Town Office.
Morristown: www.morrisville.org
Elmore/LSSU:  www.lamoillesouthsu.org

BRIDGE STREET TRAFFIC TO BE RE-ROUTED:  Bridge Street from Brooklyn Street to the truck route will be closed starting in May for six weeks to replace the water lines, sidewalks and repave the street.  The “old” route through town and up Brooklyn Street will be open.  Students will all need to be picked up/dropped off on the lower end of Bridge Street.  All students that live on this section of Bridge Street will be responsible for using the traffic light to cross the truck route and get back over to that side of Bridge Street during this construction.  This will impact Bus #25-M4


Friday, May 6, 2016

Friday, May 6th, 2016

TERM 7 EXPO & EXPERT CLASSES BEGIN:  Monday, May 9th

EVENT PLANNING COMMITTEE TO THE CAPITAL CITY PLAZA!  Ms. Grossman’s 8th grade Event Planning Committee will attend a conference at the Capital City Plaza in Montpelier on Friday, May 13th, 8:30am-3:00pm.  This committee has worked hard in their planning efforts for this year’s ‘International Spring Fling’ and will present their plans to other school teams at this day-long event.

ELMORE-MORRISTOWN UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL BOARD SURVEY:  How Can We Best Communicate With You?  Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey at

ELMORE-MORRISTOWN UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL BOARD ‘INAUGURAL REPORT’:  This report for the May 23rd EMUUS District meeting is now available to the public.  It may be viewed and printed from the following websites, and a printed version of this publication can be obtained at the Lamoille South Supervisory Union, Elmore Town Office or Morristown Town Office.
Morristown: www.morrisville.org
Elmore/LSSU:  www.lamoillesouthsu.org

SBAC TESTING ADMINISTRATION WINDOW:  The SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) test will be administered to all PAML students in grades 5-6-7-8 throughout the testing window dates of May 9-13 and May 16-20.

8TH GRADE FUNDRAISING DINNER:  The 8th grade will be holding their annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, May 19th, 6:00-8:00pm, in the cafeteria.  Bring the whole family for a hearty dinner of soup, salad, bread and dessert.  Fun for all with a silent auction and game show!  The cost for this delicious meal is $7.00 per person and $25.00 per family.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION ‘KANJAM’ FUNDRAISER:  Students will compete in outdoor activities on Friday, May 20th, 1:00-2:40pm, as they compete for this worthy fundraiser.

SAVE THE DATE!  The last PAML Dance of the school year will be held on Friday, May 20th, 7:00-9:30pm, in the cafeteria.

PLAN AHEAD!  8th grade NECAP (New England Common Assessment Program) science testing will occur during the week of May 23-27.

Friday, April 29, 2016

Friday, April 29th

PROGRESS REPORTS:  April 29th

ELMORE-MORRISTOWN UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING:  Tuesday, May 3rd, 5:30pm at the MES Library.

ELMORE-MORRISTOWN UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL BOARD SURVEY:  How Can We Best Communicate With You?  Please take a few minutes to complete a brief survey at

ALL-STATE PARADE IN SWANTON:  Students in 7/8 Band will travel by bus to attend this instrumental event on Wednesday, May 4th.  

CYBER SAFETY PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING:  Det. Ryan Bjerke of the Morristown Police Department and PAML Guidance Counselor Jessica Dambach will host this informational forum on Thursday, May 5th, 6:00-7:30pm in the PA Library.  Please plan to attend and become well-informed about cyber safety for yourself and your student.

TERM 6 ENDS:  May 6th

TERM 7 STARTS:  May 9th
SBAC TESTING ADMINISTRATION WINDOW: The SBAC (Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium) test will be administered to all PAML students in grades 5-6-7-8 through the testing window dates of May 9th-13th and May 16th-20th. Get your student off to a good start with plenty of rest and a nourishing breakfast!

Friday, April 15, 2016

Friday, April 15th, 2016

SPRING RECESS:  April 18th-22nd.  Students return to school on Monday, April 25th.

QUARTER 3 REPORT CARDS:  Will be mailed out on Monday, April 18th.

8TH GRADERS SHADOWING IN HIGH SCHOOL:  Week of April 25th in the afternoon

ELECTRONIC DEVICE POLICY UPDATE:  Effective Monday, April 25th, all PAML classrooms will be considered a Red Zone and the use of all personal devices (i.e., cell phones, iPods, mini tablets, etc.) will not be allowed.  The Green Zone where students may use their personal device will be during morning cafeteria time (7:30-8:00am) and 7/8 lunch (12:30-1:00pm).  

PROGRESS REPORTS:  April 29th

NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY!  Free and anonymous service on Saturday, April 30th, 10am-2pm at the following locations:
  • Hardwick Police Department
  • Kinney Drugs in Cambridge
  • Kinney Drugs in Morrisville
  • Lamoille County Sheriff’s Department in Hyde Park
  • Stowe Police Department

BRIDGE STREET TRAFFIC TO BE RE-ROUTED:  Bridge Street from Brooklyn Street to the truck route will be closed on or about May 1st for six weeks to replace the water lines, sidewalks and repave the street.  The “old” route through town and up Brooklyn Street will be open.  Students will all need to be picked up/dropped off on the lower end of Bridge Street.  All students that live on this section of Bridge Street will be responsible for using the traffic light to cross the truck route and get back over to that side of Bridge Street during this construction.  This will impact Bus #25-M4.

CYBER SAFETY PARENT FORUM:  Detective. Ryan Bjerke and Jessica Dambach, PAML Guidance Counselor, will present how to protect your children from others in cyberspace, ways to see what your children are doing in the cyber world, how to talk with your children about it and what to do when you are concerned, and how one post/picture can travel.  Get your questions answered!  This forum will take place on Thursday, May 5th, 6-:30pm, in the PA Library.

EMUU ANNUAL MEETING:  Monday, May 23rd, 6pm, at the Elmore Town Hall

EMUU BUDGET VOTE:  Tuesday, May 24th


Friday, April 8, 2016

Friday, April 8th, 2016

EMUU - BUDGET UPDATE:  The EMUU Board has been hard at work on budget development.  We have a preliminary budget approved and hope to finalize it Tuesday, April 12th at 6:30PM at the MES Library.  Public comment and input is welcome!  Please come and share your thoughts.  The budget we are prepared to recommend maintains a high level of programming for students, and is respectful of taxpayers in both communities.  To review the preliminary budget, please go to this link:

http://www.lamoillesouthsu.org/UnifiedUnionSchoolDistrictStudyCommittee.html    

Mark your calendars for the EMUU Annual Meeting on Monday, May 23rd, 6:00pm, at the Elmore Town Hall and the EMUU budget vote on Tuesday, May 24th.

PAML SPRING CONCERT:  Wednesday evening, April 13th, at 6:30pm in the gymnasium.

SPRING RECESS:  April 18th-22nd.  Students return to school on Monday, April 25th.