SES School Hours: 8:10 a.m. – 2:53 p.m.
SES Phone Number: (802) 253-4154
SES School Nurse: Catherine Reilly (802) 253-4154 x 3010
Covid Questions? Please call Jordan Myerson (802) 585-4087
Dear SES Families,
Good morning and happy December to all Stowe Elementary families. It was another great week here last week and classrooms were a buzz with learning as students returned from break. We have a quick update for this week. If you are a family that does car pick up, please pay close attention to the School Safety section of this Greenletter.
School Safety and Fence Installation
School safety is a top priority for us at SES and this week we are taking an additional step to ensure our school is safe. In October, the Stowe SelectBoard approved the installation of a fence between the playground and the road to add security to our grounds and facilities based on a recommendation from both the school district and the Stowe Police Department.
This week on Wednesday and Thursday, the fencing will be installed. This will impact access to the playground during installation and car pick up on Wednesday and Thursday. While the fence is being installed, students will continue to be picked up in the same location, however, cars will be re-routed through the parking lot instead of using the whole bus lane for pickup. There will be people outside directing traffic to ensure a smooth and safe pickup during construction.
Winter Concert
The annual winter concert will be held on December 14th with a makeup date of December 15th. The Pre-K-2 concert will be at 1:30 in the afternoon and the 3-5th grade concert will be at 6:30 in the evening. The concerts will take place in the gym here at Stowe Elementary.
Thank You Jamie Mclimans
I want to extend a huge thank you and gratitude to Jamie Mclimans who is stepping back from her role as the PTO president here at SES. Jamie has served on the PTO in this role for several years and through her efforts in leading the PTO supported students, teachers and families through fundraising, special events, yearbooks and artist residencies. Thank you Jamie for the joy that your efforts have brought to our school community.
Friday Program
Please be sure to mark your calendars for Friday Program days. We are also looking for volunteers to support this important program. To sign up to be a volunteer, please use this link to complete the survey.
Jan 6, 13, 20, 27
Feb 10, 17
March 10, 24
Make up Day: March 31
Upcoming Dates:
12/2 Early Release
12/14 Winter Concert
12/15 Winter Concert Makeup Date
12/23-12/30 December Break
1/6 Friday Program
1/13 Friday Program
1/16 No School MLK Day – Professional Development for Teachers
1/20 Friday Program
1/27 Friday Program
2/3 No School – Professional Development for Teachers
2/10 Friday Program
2/24 Friday Program
2/27-3/7 No School February Break
3/10 Friday Program
3/24 Friday Program
Community Postings
From Senora Reina,
Pulseras are coming to SES!
Starting Friday 12/9, 4th grade students will be selling pulseras between 7:30-8:10 a.m. in the Spanish classroom to raise funds for communities in Nicaragua. The cost of pulseras is $7 this year. “Bolsitas” or bags are $15.
The Pulsera Project is a nonprofit organization that educates, empowers, and connects Central American artists with students in more than 3,000 U.S. schools through the sale of colorful hand woven bracelets, or “pulseras” in Spanish. With the money raised from pulsera sales they fund many programs that empower people through secondary education, university scholarships, housing programs, healthcare, workers’ rights advocacy, gender equality, funding for environmental initiatives, and more. The Pulsera Project partners with groups & non-profit organizations who share their belief that economic aid is just one part of a mutual exchange among people who share knowledge, ideas, and life experiences for the benefit of all.
For more information contact Señora Reina or visit: https://www.pulseraproject.org/
Stowe Recreation Dept:
Small & Tall Skating-
Ages 3-5 years old + caretaker
When: Sundays, Jan 8- Feb 19th 2:40-3:10pm
Where: Stowe Arena
This program is specifically designed to be a fun skating experience for your toddler, preschooler, or kindergartner to enter the wonderful world of ice skating! This class follows Learn to Skate USA’s Snowplow Sam curriculum. allows you to spend quality time with little one(s), while gaining some basic skating skills. Young skaters will have fun while learning how to fall and get back up, how to march across the ice and ultimately build confidence in themselves and their abilities. The classes, divided into four progressive levels for kids with no prior skating experience, help preschool-age skaters develop the coordination and strength to move across the ice. Parents are expected to participate with their children. Registration fees includes a 20 minute class, practice time, and parent’s admission and rentals for parent and child.
Register online at stowerec.org or call our office at (802)253-6138
Youth Figure Skating Lessons-
Three different classes; Basic Skills Levels 1&2, Basic Skills Levels 3&4, Basic Skills Levels 5&6
Ages 5-17 years old
When: Sundays, Jan 8-Feb 19 — 1:30pm-2:00pm
Where: Stowe Arena
Basic Skills teaches the FUNdamentals of ice skating and provides the best foundation for figure skating, hockey, and speedskating. Six progressive levels introduce forward and backward skating, stops, edges, crossovers, and turns. Upon completion of the Basic Skills 1-6 levels, skaters will be able to confidently advance to more specialized areas of skating. All classes will be well-structured with the focus on safe, proper skill development taught in a positive, FUN, and social environment. Skaters will progress at their own rate and advance after skill mastery is demonstrated.
Helmets or thick hats and mittens/gloves are recommended. Skate rentals are included if your skater does not have their own.
Instructors may determine that your child should be at another skill level and may switch kids as necessary, so they benefit the most from the program
Register online at stowerec.org or call our office at (802)253-6138
K-2 Youth Basketball-
Build fundamental basketball skills and teamwork through Stowe Parks and Recreation youth basketball programs! Kids in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade will learn and develop basketball skills, team play, sportsmanship and a greater appreciation for the game in a safe and fun environment. This is a non-competitive program with the main emphasis on having FUN! Your child will need an optional mouth guard, water bottle, and indoor sneakers. Each player will be provided with a team t-shirt.
Interested in coaching our K-2 program? We are looking for 1-2 more coaches to help out! Email Kelli Millick, Program Director, at kmillick@stowevt.gov if you’re interested.
When: Saturdays, Jan 7-Feb 25 — 10am-11am
Where: SES Gym
Register online at stowerec.org or call our office at (802)253-6138
Working Communities Challenge
Donate gift cards for teens or kids in need:
- $25 cards to businesses that sell items teens would like
- Bring to Stowe Community Church, 137 Main St, Stowe
- M-F, 9-2:30
Organizations/schools who find out about families in need that aren’t served by other programs should contact Stowe Community Church: 802-253-7257 or info@stowecommunitychurch.org
