SSD News & Announcements

Public news and announcements from The Stowe School District.

Monday, October 10, 2016

Monday October 10, 2016

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  • Congratulations to the Ping Pong Tournament Champions!

First Place: Jono & Ben Nissenbaum

Second Place: Bow Graves & Woody Reichelt

Third Place: Avery Hadik & Henry Paumgarten

First Place Cheer Squad: Abbie Rice & Natalie Doehla

Second Place Cheer Squad: Liam Wheelwright & Colby Fisher

  • Winter Sports Registration: You can now register online for winter sports.  Parents need to sign up through FamilyID, the sports registration site.  


  • Parent Teacher Conference Sign Ups now available!  We will be holding our fall conferences on the following dates.  Please click here to register for a slot.  New families (and 6th grade families) will need to create new accounts.  

    • Thursday, November 3rd, 3-8pm

    • Friday, November 11th, 9am-6pm


  • Garden Work Session this Tuesday, 10/11- 2:45-3:45

    • Community service credit will be awarded

  • Friday Program: Forms are going home today they are due Tuesday October 25th. Please turn in forms to the office.

    • New this year: Permission Slips to stay at the mountain after Friday Program afternoons are included in the packet and must be returned if you will not be riding the bus back.



  • Science Photo Contest: Gather your 5 favorite natural pattern photos from science class (or personal photos) and email them to Ms.Neff  by Friday to enter the contest.  The winning photos will be blown up and hung in the hallway for all to admire. One from each category (waves, chaos, symmetry, bubbles/foam, and spiral) will be chosen.

  • Directory Reminder:  Please fill out the electronic form (link below) if  you would like to be included in the 2016-2017 SMS/SHS Directory.  All school families will be given a copy of this directory in the Fall.  Providing information is optional.  


                            SMHS Directory


The is a joint project of the Stowe Boosters and the Stowe Education Fund.  These organizations support our schools and hope to provide a valuable reference for our school community.  Please contact stoweeducationfund@gmail.com if you have any questions.  


  • Picture Makeups: Makeup photos are scheduled for Wednesday, October 26th.  There will be an all-call for students that need to take photos when they are ready - will be close to 8am.


  • Garden T-shirt art contest -

    • Design the artwork for our new SMS Garden T-shirts

    • Include fruit, vegetables and wildlife in your design

    • Art must include the words SMS Garden - a quote is optional

    • Art must fit on an 8.5 x 11 inch paper

    • Submit your designs to Mr. Grogan

    • The winning designer gets a free T-shirt


  • SHS Principal Search: The Stowe School District will be appointing a screening committee of parents, community members and teachers to conduct the first phases of the search for a new principal for Stowe High School.  If you are interested in being considered for this committee, please email Tracy Wrend at "tracy.wrend@lssuvt.org" by October 14, 2016.  Please indicate why you wish to serve and what you can offer as a member of the committee.

    • Committee service requires a significant commitment of time during the school day and possibly some evenings, spanning from late fall through the month of January.

    • We expect more expressions of interest than we can accommodate, however would welcome the opportunity to consider anyone who is interested and able to serve.


  • Stowe Rec Basketball: For 3rd-6th graders, starting in November, $40 fee.  Registration available here.


  • Airtober Fest Fly In: Morrisville-Stowe Airport, Saturday, October 15th, Free Young Eagles rides for kids age 8-17, more details here!


  • Essay Contest: The Hyde Park VFW sponsors an essay contest each year.  The theme is "The America I Believe In."  Cash prizes.  More details here; submissions forms are available in the office.



COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES

We will be posting in-school and out-of-school options as they become available. Check back for updates.  

  • Raider Day Events, Saturday, 10/15 - Email lisafontcarey@gmail.com to sign up for a spot

    • 12:45pm- 2:45pm

      • Help register runners for 1 mile fun run  

      • Help along the course of the fun run  

      • Assist with birthday party and passing out cake

      • Sell raffle tickets.

    • 2:30pm- 4:30pm: Sell raffle tickets

    • 4:30pm-6:30pm

      • Sell raffle tickets

      • Break down/ clean up event


SPORTS - Please see athletics website.

Visit Stowe Middle School Music website for upcoming events and details.

Calendar - Full calendar on website

October 15th: Raider Day! 1-6pm

October 17th: SSD Board Meeting, 6pm

October 19th: Early Release, 11:45am / 1st Quarter Ends
October 20th-21st: No School

October 25th: 8th Gr. Field Trip, GMTCC

October 26th: Makeup Pictures

October 28th: Nicaraguan Presentation 1:45pm

November 3rd: Parent Teacher Conferences, 3-8pm

November 7th: SSD Board Meeting, 6pm

November 11th: Parent Teacher Conferences, 9am-6pm