Swanton Elementary School
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You're invited!
- What: Financial literacy seminar for parents - free prizes, dinner and childcare!
- When: Monday, February 6th, 6:00 - 7:30 pm
- Where: Swanton Elementary School Central Library.
- Topics: How to talk about money with children, family budgeting, allowance issues, savings, and creative ways to pay for college expenses.
- Hosted by: The Vermont State Treasurer's Office
- RSVP: Swanton Elementary School - 868-5346
On November 8, 2011 the Swanton school district had a public vote concerning replacement of the Babcock building roof. The article on the ballot read:
"Shall general obligation bonds of the Swanton Town School District, in an amount not to exceed Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($450,000.00), be issued for the purpose of replacing the roof on the Mary S. Babcock School building?"
The article passed. At the school director's November 14, 2011 regularly scheduled meeting, school directors initiated the bid process. To find out more about the roofing project and relating school directors' meeting minutes, please visit http://www.swantonschool.org/schoolboard.html and/or http://www.swantonschool.org/roofingproject.html.
The school directors would like to thank the community for their participation on November 8th. Your school directors are: Mary Wood (Co-Chair), PattiJo Walker (Clerk), Jay Cummings and Gary "Gub" Thompson.
Sincerely,
Tobias Maguire, Chair
Babcock Roof Bond Passes
We would like to thank the Swanton Community for supporting and passing the bond for a new roof on the Babcock building. The school board will now begin the process of developing specifications and going out for bids for the project.
Joseph Bruchac will be visiting Swanton School on November 9th. Joe is the premier Abenaki story teller and we are so excited to have him visit Swanton School. Feel free to visit his website.
Our Millionaires' Club is off to a wonderful start. Check out the website here and feel free to leave your comments!
Important informational meeting regarding replacement of the Babcock School Roof to take place on November 1, 2011 at the Swanton School Library. See the Roof Project page under the information tab.
Meet the NEW Assistant Principal: Mrs. Raabe
Mrs. Raabe was raised in Charlotte, Vermont and has 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Her father is a local doctor and her mother is an artist. She attended UVM for both her undergraduate and graduate work. She received a degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in art and environmental science and completed her graduate work in educational leadership. For five years she taught fourth grade in New York City and then taught in a 2/3/4 classroom for two years in Isle La Motte. Prior to accepting a job here in Swanton she taught for five years in a 5/6 classroom in Charlotte. She is married and has a 6 year old daughter and a dog named Scooby (which she did NOT name)!
What was your favorite subject when you were in school? Math
Who is your favorite author? My sister, Emily Raabe! Her first children’s middle level book is coming out next year J
What are you most looking forward to about being in Swanton? The fact that I get to see lots of different kids throughout the day opposed to just being in one classroom.
Who is the most influential person in your life and why? My mom because she had high expectations, but was very supportive and raised 5 kids!
Be sure to check out the TEAM Northwest Tutoring Links tab on the top of this page, or click here to download information.
Welcome Back!
Welcome back to the 2011-2012 school year! We are excited to see all students, teachers and staff back to school. Please check the website regularly for updates. Have a great year!
