Dear U-32 Students, Families, and Caregivers,

The first three days of school were filled with laughter, reflection, time with friends, and reconnecting with TA. We chose to start this school year away from the actual school building as a way of reconnecting with the purpose of TA; to build connection, community, and a sense of belonging among young people and each other as well as the adults who support them.

Today, students were welcomed to school with cheers and bubbles from our faculty and staff and we celebrated the class of 2025 in the gym. Senior, Cal Boyd shared some welcoming remarks and set the tone for our school year. He ended his remarks by saying: “...the way to keep this community strong and to care for yourself and others, [is] by showing a little compassion to your fellow human beings.” He reminded students that we are a community of opportunity, resilience, and kindness.

We are also a community where the success of each individual is our collective responsibility. We spent the past few days building connections within TA so that those connections can deepen our learning, support us in times of struggle, and challenge us to seek our opportunities, be resilient, and connect with our kindness.

On Tuesday, we will end the day with an opening circle outside on the track as a way to see our entire school community together. Celebrate School Spirit on Tuesday by wearing blue and white.

We look forward to seeing you all, students, families, and caregivers, at Open House next Thursday, September 5th. Details can be found below.

Best,

Becca

Rebecca Tatistcheff, Principal U-32

Most students/families have not yet completed the 2024-2025 Chromebook Agreement (a part of the back-to-school packet). Each student must have this form on file yearly.

Please take a moment to complete this form. (We promise it only only takes a minute!)

If you wish to complete the form on paper, please have your student stop by the Main Office on Tuesday morning.

Thank you!

Tuesday, September 3rd is RAIDER PRIDE DAY!

Wear Blue and White to Show your RAIDER PRIDE!

Come to room 119 for face paint and glitter!!!!!!

-Pep Squad

U-32 encourages you and your student to come to Open House on Thursday, September 5th from 6pm to 8:10pm to meet with your student's TA and teachers.

It is important to arrive by 6pm so you can get your student's schedule from their TA. Please be sure to ask your student what room TA meets in if they are not planning to accompany you.

Here is how the night will work:

MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS

6:00 – 6:10 TA- Get your student's schedule from their TA

6:15 - 6:40 Class 1 & 2

· 7th grade parents/guardians meet with core teachers in rooms (17/18, 21/22, 29/30) based on Core assignments

· 8th grade parents meet in the Café with Amy, Sue & Jade

6:45 – 6:55 Class 3

7:00 – 7:10 Class 4

7:15 – 7:40 Class 5 & 6

· 8th grade parents/guardians meet with core teachers in rooms (17/18, 21/22, 29/30) based on Core assignments

· 7th grade parents meet in the Café with Amy, Sue & Cairsten

7:45 – 7:55 Class 7

8:00 – 8:10 Class 8

HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS

6:00 – 6:10 TA- Get your student's schedule from their TA

6:15 - 6:25 Class 1

6:30 – 6:40 Class 2

6:45 – 6:55 Class 3

7:00 – 7:10 Class 4

7:15 – 7:25 Class 5

7:30 – 7:40 Class 6

7:45 – 7:55 Class 7

8:00 – 8:10 Class 8

High School Parents:

If your student is taking an AP Science class, please go to the class and NOT the lab period.

We all look forward to seeing you!

School Picture Day(s) will take place on September 9th and 10th.

Please review the schedule outlined below to see when your picture day falls. Due to the number of students we have, we have assigned different groups/grades to each day.

If you wish to order photos in advance, you may do so here -> Place Your Lifetouch Order Here

You will be prompted to enter a Picture Day ID. The ID for our school is EVT3NR9M6

If you have any questions, please stop by Student Services!

Grade 7

• Cedar - 8:45am

• Maple- 9:45 am

• Spruce- 10:45 am

Grade 9 Directed Studies Classes 1, 2, 4 & 8

Grade 10 Biology classes 1, 2, 4 & 8

CVCC students - Callback

Grades 11 & 12- during your free bands, lunch, or callback

Early Colleges students- please come when you can between 8am-2:45pm

Faculty & Staff- please come when you can between 8am-2:45pm

Grade 8

• Cedar - 8:45am in the library

• Maple- 9:45 am in the library

• Spruce- 10:45 am in the library

Grade 9 Directed Studies Classes 3, 5, 6 & 7

CVCC students - Callback

Grades 11 & 12- during your free bands, lunch or callback

Early Colleges students- please come when you can between 8am-2:45pm

Faculty & Staff- please come when you can between 8am-2:45pm

This was a great opportunity to set the stage of connection for the first day for the class of 2030. Families and caregivers who attended wrote letters to their future graduates, met each other, and shared their hopes for their students in their 7th grade year (see the word cloud below).

All students who will be driving to school need to complete a parking pass request. If your student already has a parking sticker, they do not need to submit a new request, as their sticker will remain valid until they graduate.

Hello U-32,

This year Stage 32, the High School Theater Program, is doing a joint musical with Montpelier High School (many of you know what this musical is but I'm not officially allowed to announce it until October 18. Don't worry, it's going to be amazing!). The Stage 32 winter musical is open to full time students in grades 9-12. Early college students are also eligible. Athletes, please get involved - we will work with your schedule.

If you are interested in being part of tech, costumes, or an actor, please fill out this form so that I can add you to an email list and send you the information you need. Even if you're on the fence, fill this out - it is not a commitment, it just shows interest.

• Our performance dates are January 23, 24, 25, 31, 30, and February 1.
• Tech and Costumes will start in mid September.
• Auditions are after October 18 - specific date TBD.
• Actors who wish to audition will have 2-3 meetings before the October auditions.

For questions, please come see me in the Theater Office (located past the events lobby bathrooms behind the theater) or send an email: egalliganbaldwin@u32.org.

Thanks so much and I hope you will be part of Stage 32!

Erin GB

Director of Theater

U-32

Purchase your yearbook early! You can customize it!

If you purchase your yearbook before October 31, 2024: your yearbook will be $35.00 and icons are FREE. If you purchase your yearbook between October 31, 2024 and December 31, 2024 your yearbook will be $35.00 before customizing. If you purchase your yearbook after December 31, 2024, your yearbook will be $40.00.

Here is the link to purchase your yearbook!

You can also purchase your yearbook from Sara Wolf in the technology office. Please bring cash or check made payable to U-32.

Yearbooks will be distributed in June.

If you have any questions please email yearbook@u32.org or call Sara Wolf at 802-229-0321 ext. 5107.

Interested in knowing more about the U-32 Booster Club?

Email Melissa at u32boosterclub@gmail.com