PA Family Communication

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Dec 5 - Early Release, Conferences

Dec 6 - No School, Family Student Conferences

Dec 17 - Fill Out the Forms Night, FAFSA Support

Dec. 18 - Parent Advisory Meeting, 8:00am PA

Dec 19-21 - PASC Annual Musical, Hadestown

Dec 23-Jan 1 - December Break

Jan 11 - Winter Ball

Jan 15 - Parent Advisory Meeting, 8:00am PA

Jan 15-17 - PA Assessments, Assessment Schedule

Jan 17 - Semester 1/Quarter 2 Ends

The 3rd Annual Morristown Turkey Trot was a huge success. Each year it continues to grow larger and have a more meaningful impact on uniting our community. This year, the storm definitely didn't deter anyone from joining the fun. Locals and out of state participants commented on how smooth the trotting went while enjoying cider and donuts. Another huge bonus was the fact that a few PA students represented some of the top finalists! Prizes were given, donations were made, and the memories will last forever. This was absolutely another great event supporting our community and the BJC Athletic Fund. Thank you to all who participated and volunteered.

Reminder: conferences are scheduled for Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 1:30 to 6:15pm (December 5th is a noon dismissal day) and Friday, December 6, 2024 from 8:00 to 1:30 pm (December 6th is a full no school day). Please go to https://lsuu.meettheteacher.com/ If you need assistance, please contact Michele at michele.walker@lamoillesouth.org or 802-888-4600.

The time has come for us to start working on our 2025 yearbook and we NEED YOUR HELP! We need your photos, including photos of last spring. Please send them to michele.walker@lamoillesouth.org. Having family support with collecting images really helps capture the student life of PA. If you would like to pre order your yearbook please do so with Michele, they are $62, deposits are welcome to reserve this year's copy. Limited copies available.

As the holiday season approaches, here are some helpful tips to keep kids and teens safe, whether you’re traveling or hosting guests:

Medicines: Lock up all medications, including over-the-counter ones. If you're visiting someone else, ask if they’ve secured their medicines.
Alcohol: Avoid leaving alcohol unattended. Provide fun, non-alcoholic options for young people and those who choose not to drink.
Cannabis, Tobacco, and Vapes: Keep all edibles, tobacco products, and vapes out of reach, and monitor their use. Be mindful of secondhand smoke and edibles can be especially tempting to young children, leading to an increase in poison reports.
Safety Code Words: Give your kids or teens a “code word” they can use if they ever feel unsafe or uncomfortable in any situation. Code words can be as simple as “pizza”, “homework”.
Inclusive Holiday Planning: Involve youth and teens in making holiday plans—they’ll enjoy the season more when they feel included!
Substance-Free Events: Plan substance-free activities, especially when driving is involved. December is Impaired Driving Awareness Month, a great reminder to prioritize safety.

After college applications have been submitted, it’s time to turn the focus over to financial aid and scholarships. The fafsa opens on December 1st. It’s often helpful to wait a few days/weeks for the system to work out it’s glitches before trying to submit. To that end, we will be hosting a “fill out the forms” support session on Tuesday, December 17th from 5:30-7 in the PA computer lab. Please come with your fafsa ID. Here is how to get one.

In addition to the fafsa, some colleges require the CSS profile. Here is link to the list of schools that need this additional financial aid form. UVM is requiring the CSS profile this year for the first time.

VSAC scholarship booklets are available online now. I have paper copies as well.

As always, please reach out if you have questions, or would like to set up a time to meet.

Take care,

Carrie

More information about each program and registration links can be found at: https://www.uvm.edu/extension/youth/announcements

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December offerings. Something for the entire family.