Daily Archives: November 27, 2012

The December 2012 issue of Highlights magazine has published a creative submission entitled “Frumpbells” by 10-year-old Flynn Hall in the “Your Musical Instruments” section. Flynn, the child of Jim Hall and Annie Spencer, is a 5th grader at Shelburne Community School. She enjoys horseback riding, hockey, lacrosse, drawing, reading, playing the trumpet, and hanging out… Read More

Deborah J. Rampulla was honored as the 32nd Annual Teacher of the Year for Milton High School at an awards ceremony at Ira Allen Chapel on the University of Vermont campus Oct. 17. Rampulla, a special educator at Milton High School since 2000, was selected from 70 of her peers. Rampulla is a talented advocate… Read More

By Gail Callahan During a relatively short—71 minutes—School Board meeting on Nov. 14 the town Community School Board Directors discussed the summer school program, budget planning, and the approval of an audit report. The meeting started with a presentation by Shelburne Community School (SCS) staffers Sue Schaefer and Laura Davenport about the effectiveness of the… Read More

Toddlers often utter the phrase “I don’t like it,” when the subject of food arises. Although it is normal for children between the ages of 2 and 5 years old to resist eating new foods, this is a natural part of a child’s development. Once parents learn this little-known fact it will help them relax around… Read More

By Rachel Carter The CVU auditorium corridor bustled Thursday evening, Nov.14, as Chair David Rath, called to order the Board of School Directors. Student athletes, coaches, and parents filed into the music room in support of the turf field presentation, the leading agenda item. Audience communications preceded presentations and concerned parent, Mary Roberts of Williston,… Read More

Champlain College has launched “Personalized Access to Higher Education” (PATHe), a new program in that offers adult learners a faster and more affordable way to obtain a college degree through its Online and Continuing Education Division. “Adult students bring different levels of skill, experience, and time to the pursuit of higher education,” says Champlain College President… Read More