Healthy Lamoille Valley Breakfast and Action Planning: Tobacco/Nicotine/Vape Prevention
On September 12th, some PA students participated in a morning session of action planning to prevent and reduce youth substance use and increase the overall health and well-being of our youth. Students looked into the local conditions and root causes of youth and young adult tobacco/nicotine/vape use and identified strategies to prevent first use and support treatment and cession.
Back at PA, as the fall weather starts to move in, students are beginning to embrace their daily routine. This week will complete our auto flex scheduling so that next week students can utilize the time according to their academic needs and hopefully begin participating in some of our Clubs. We are looking forward to seeing how students will add their personal flare to our annual events like the Bonfire and Haunted High.
In other positive news, we have had an amazing positive response from our students regarding our new tardy policy and cell phone expectations. If you are supporting this at home, we thank you!
Students engaging in some outdoor learning
Guidance
Saint Michael’s College will be hosting the 2023 NEACAC Fall College on their campus at 1 Winooski Park, Colchester, VT on Thursday September 21, 2023. There are two sessions in which you can attend. Session 1: 9:00 am-12:00 pm and Session 2: 6:00-8:00 pm. We encourage students and parents to attend the evening session. Be prepared with the list of colleges you are interested in speaking with along with the questions you have for the admissions representative. This link will take you to the NEACAC website where you can see the list of colleges registered to be in attendance at the college fair.
The University of Maine will be visiting Peoples Academy on September 22, 11:30-12:15. Please sign up in the guidance office to meet with the admissions counselor.
The UVM Extension 4-H Teen & Leadership Program is pleased to offer the following programs this fall. Bookmark the Upcoming 4-H Events page as more opportunities get added all the time!
Co-Curriculars
The PA XCountry team had a great first race of the year. The heat and muddy course couldn’t stop them from giving it their all.
ALL NEW PA GEAR! NOW is the time to order your PA Gear for the year. It is live and ready to be shopped. It is a fundraiser so 10% of every purchase will go to the PA Boosters Club. https://kevinsmithsports.chipply.com/PEOPLESSPFALL23/?apid=4743803&acid=787472
Hurry and make your purchases today order DEADLINE is September 13th and orders are estimated to arrive October 12th.
Girls Soccer showing some spirit for the season!
PA Booster Clothing Sale Update: The first clothing sale opportunity has come to a close. However, here is another chance to order PA gear. This online clothing store keeps sales local by partnering with a Morrisville company known as VT Green Printing. The store is open from Sunday September 10 through Sunday September 24 with delivery on Friday October 13. If you didn’t get a chance to order from the previous sale, please consider ordering from VT Green Printing with this link: www.vermontscreenprinting.com
click on Web Stores, choose Peoples Academy Booster Club, & place your order.
Opening Day for PA Golf
Follow us on Instagram @PeoplesWolves!
IMPORTANT DATES
Sept. 13 PA Gear Order Deadline, Kevin Smith’s
Sept. 24 PA Gear Order Deadline, Vermont Green Printing
Sept. 19 PA & PAML Picture Day
Sept. 25 No School, Yom Kipper
Oct. 9 No School, Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Oct. 13 & 14 Homecoming
Oct. 27 Early Release, Noon Dismissal
2023-2024 LSSU School Calendar
Community
Job opportunities at Peoples Academy:
We are looking for full or part time paraprofessionals custodians and foodservice support. Please contact Megan Herman at LSSU (888-5487) or call us here at PA (888-4600) to learn more about the positions.
Working Communities Challenge
Sharing priority: Working Lands Enterprise Initiative grant for forest, farm, and food enterprises, including producer associations, farms, food cooperatives, business assistance provider organizations, etc. Application open fall/winter for projects starting spring/early summer 2024
Support
Challenging Behaviors in Young Children: Free parent/caregiver workshop series, Tuesdays, 9/19 and 9/26, 6-7:30pm, Lamoille Family Center, 480 Cady’s Falls Road, Morrisville, Register or 888-5229
Morning Cuppa’ – Motivational support group for Youth & Young adults (18-24yo). 10-11am, Wednesdays, 9 sessions, Starts 9/20, 607 Washington HWY in Morrisville
Community
NCVRC FREE Upcoming Events: 275 Brooklyn St, Morrisville. Open House: join us in celebrating recovery month and our newly expanded space. Lunch, lawn games, tours of new space, crafts and projects. 9/18, 11am-1pm. Writers for Recovery – focusing on addiction, recovery, and life. 5wks, Mondays, Starting 9/11, 6-7:30pm. Create with Clay – all ages, 6wk class, Wednesdays, Starts 9/13, 12-2pm
Barton Library Teen Knitting Group, Starts 9/27
Oral Health Survey – major barriers to accessing equitable oral health services continue to persist across Vermont. 5-15 min, Can enter drawing for a $100 cash card, Questions: vtkids@voicesforvtkids.org
Jobs and Training
Capstone Online Classes: Money Conversations – spending plans, how to save, credit scores, etc; Business Start Up 101 – record keeping, how to write a business plan, marketing, cash flow, etc; More info: (802) 636-7752, Rmanning@capstonevt.org
Full time bilingual (English/Spanish) Community Health Workers with UVM: implement community-based outreach activities, initiatives, and programs that contribute to health equity for Spanish speaking migrant communities and Jamaican temporary/seasonal workers. Community Health Worker I, Community Health Worker II
Housing & Homelessness Alliance of Vermont openings: work for a new, dynamic statewide membership organization working towards safe, accessible, and perpetually affordable homes for all Vermonters. Executive Director, Continuum of Care Program Director, Application review starting 9/22
