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Chamberlin School Events
Monday, May 20th
High School Drumming Assembly, 10 am
Friday, May 24th
FHTMS Jazz Band Assembly, 10 am
Monday, May 27th
No School - Memorial Day
Tuesday, June 4th
Incoming Kindergarten Registration, 9:15-10:15 am
Thursday, June 6th
End of Year Chamberlin Expectations Assembly, 8:10-8:30 am
Step Up Day: Grades K-4 10:00 - 10:30 am, Grade 5 9:30-1:00 at FHTMS
Tuesday, June 11th
Family Picnic
5th Grade Fun Day at Jay Peak
Wednesday, June 12th
Carnation Assembly, 8:10 am
Field Day
PBiS Culminating Celebration, "Big Blue Trunk"
Thursday, June 13th
Half Day of School/Last Day of School
APRIL IS POETRY MONTH
On Thursday, April 18, and Friday, April 19, Chamberlin students celebrated Poem In Your Pocket Day with students across America with Skyping and sharing poems with each other.
To view the collaboration with poetry, please click here
This video below highlights some of the activities with classrooms.
Interview with Mrs. Julie Graham
by Ethan Kwan and Kamryn Hansen - fifth grade students
"Why Picture Books Are Important"
Walk and Roll To School Day on May 1st
Thank you to everyone who participated in VT Intergenerational Walk and Roll To School Day! We had three walking/rolling locations - what a great way to support a healthy body and a healthy environment! We hope this inspires many of our families to continue the healthy "habit" of walking/rolling to school.
Saturday, April 13th - Bike Rodeo
Thank you to all the families who participated in the Bike Rodeo on Saturday. Over 100 students came with their families. Thank you to all the parent and staff volunteers. We couldn't have done this without all of you!
Going Back In Time
PBIS All School Celebration
Watch the video below to see all students enjoying what school life
was like one year ago
Scholastic Book Fair and Family Night
February 6, 2013
Watch the video below to view our wonderful evening with
the Chamberlin Community
Family Night at Chamberlin School
Guest Readers from the UVM Men's Hockey Team
Our kindergarteners celebrated the 100th day of school with a parade through the hallways of Chamberlin!
Our school created snowflakes to send to the new Sandy Hook Elementary School in CT. We send caring thoughts and love to a healing community.
During Feburary, Chamberlin School celebrated I Love to Read Month.
Watch this enlightening interview with Mrs. Julie Graham
by fifth graders Ethan Kwan and Kamryn Hanson.
Click on the photo below to see the beautiful fifth grade art work celebrating
Caldecott award winning books
At the Vermont Council on Reading’s fall conference, Chamberlin School educator Julie Graham was honored with the annual Lyman C. Hunt Jr. Award. The Lyman C. Hunt Jr. Award is awarded annually by the Executive Board of the Vermont Council on Reading. The award is given to an individual who demonstrates that he/she has a philosophy of reading, which includes a true love of books, recognition of the importance of silent reading, compassion for the low powered reader, integration of reading and other learning areas,and a knowledge of children’s literature. Congratulations, Mrs. Graham!
(Mrs. Graham at the awards ceremony with former principal, Mrs. Maynard, and current principal, Ms. Rouelle)
Friday, November 16th
VSO "Fiddlesticks" Assembly
Thank you to the families and staff that joined us for International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 3rd!
Destiny Africa Choir
"It is wonderful to have the opportunity to see students who have faced obstacles and to be able to draw on their strengths," exclaimed Ms. Buley, third grade teacher.
The Destiny Africa Children’s Choir, from Kampala, Uganda, came and performed to all Chamberlin School students and staff on Friday, May 25, 2012. Destiny Africa Children’s Choir is made up of 20 orphaned children, ages 9 – 18 that were saved by disasters within their country due to poverty, illness and war. All members of the choir sing and dance bringing hope and joy to everyone. Some of them (mostly the older ones) play the drums as well. Over the past five years, the Destiny Africa Choir has traveled to the United Kingdom, Belgium and the United States singing, dancing and playing the drums sharing their message of peace and hope. They have even performed for the Queen of England! The Destiny Africa Choir provides these children with an opportunity of a brighter future with homes and education.
“It’s an interesting unique experience,” announced Emma after the performance. She also said it was fun to witness different kinds of dance. The Destiny Africa Choir first performed a dance using sticks. It was a fun way to start the assembly. The next dance was really fascinating. While they danced, they each got up one by one and told us their name, age, what they like to do, and what they would like to become when they grow up. Some want be teachers and one wants to be a pirate. All in all, they performed four dances: one with sticks, one that tells about them, and two that are unique from Africa. It was difficult for me to imagine singing to some of the dances while dancing at the same time. It was stunning to watch. The way in which they kept themselves together and so coordinated was mind blowing! The assembly ended with all the Chamberlin students and teachers dancing together; it was a great way to end the assembly. “It was a fun way to experience different cultures,” another student, Emily commented. I think it was, too. Mrs. Brown, Kindergarten teacher put it the best that we all felt:
“It’s an interesting unique experience,” announced Emma after the performance. She also said it was fun to witness different kinds of dance. The Destiny Africa Choir first performed a dance using sticks. It was a fun way to start the assembly. The next dance was really fascinating. While they danced, they each got up one by one and told us their name, age, what they like to do, and what they would like to become when they grow up. Some want be teachers and one wants to be a pirate. All in all, they performed four dances: one with sticks, one that tells about them, and two that are unique from Africa. It was difficult for me to imagine singing to some of the dances while dancing at the same time. It was stunning to watch. The way in which they kept themselves together and so coordinated was mind blowing! The assembly ended with all the Chamberlin students and teachers dancing together; it was a great way to end the assembly. “It was a fun way to experience different cultures,” another student, Emily commented. I think it was, too. Mrs. Brown, Kindergarten teacher put it the best that we all felt:
“I loved it so much that I went back at 7:00 p.m. to watch it again. It was fantastic, and made me cry. It was fabulous, and was the best assembly we’ve ever had.”
Written by Andie Pinga
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Chamberlin School received a 2012 Recognition Award for their practices and programs that promote health and well being for students and staff. The Fit and Healthy Kids School Wellness Awards recognizes schools whose policies and practices reflect a high priority on healthy outcomes for children and staff. This award program is sponsored by The Vermont Departments of Health and Education, New England Dairy & Food Council, and the Vermont Education Health Initiative. Members involved in school wellness at Chamberlin School include (from left to right), Rose Dattilio, VEHI Path Coordinator; Kerry Farrell, School Nurse; Sam Coleman, Behavior Facilitator; Dean Melen, Guidance Counselor; Holly Rouelle, Principal; and Michelle Soules, Physical Education Teacher.
Pay It Forward March 19, 2012
140 LOAVES OF BREAD AND 135 MUFFINS DONATED
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On Thursday, March 15, Chamberlin’s third through fifth grade students participated in the Life Skills Bread Baking Program offered by the King Arthur Flour Company of Norwich, Vermont. We had a special assembly at 8:30 a.m., in the Chamberlin gym to introduce this very worthwhile community service program. A baking instructor from King Arthur Flour Company came to demonstrate how to make basic hearth bread. All students learned that with a little baking instruction and a little science, they can bake their own bread.
Students kept one loaf to enjoy at home and brought the other back to school to donate to local community organizations. Thank you families for helping your children bake and bring the bread back to school on Monday, March 19. There were over 140 loaves of bread to share. This is one of the ways that Chamberlin students can reach out to others in need this year. We will be delivering the loaves of bread to the organizations in need on Monday.
Second graders also participated in their classrooms baking muffins to contribute to families and children in need. They baked 135 muffins.
Great Job, Chamberlin Students!! You have much to be proud of!!
Second graders also participated in their classrooms baking muffins to contribute to families and children in need. They baked 135 muffins.
Great Job, Chamberlin Students!! You have much to be proud of!!
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Chamberlin School students are pledging our commitment to support early childhood literacy. The more you read, the more we give, so let’s get started! We are supporting World Vision that puts books into the hands students in 100 countries around the world.  |
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FIRST GRADE CHINA CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
The First Graders shared their learning of China in a wonderful assembly on Thursday, February 2. Here are some of the highlights from their celebration of learning.
Student Art Work with Ms. Wales
Click on the image above to view the Powerpoint Presentation
Singing with Ms. Matthews
Learning About the Life Cycle of a Silkworm in the Library Media Center
Facts About Pandas in China
Dragon Dancing
MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM
This film was a partnership between Champlain College and the South Burlington Wellness and Resilience Program, and features Chamberlin teachers, Kathy Buley (third grade) and Dean Melen (guidance).
ROCK OUR WORLD AT CHAMBERLIN SCHOOL
The fourth grade students in Mr. Provost's class participated in Rock Our World, an international project involving 43 schools around the world from six continents. This project focused on healthy eating and sustainability. The students came up with solutions on how healthy eating can reduce their carbon footprint. They created weekly Garageband music with Ms. Matthews, researched the new Food Plate, and listened and learned while a sustainability educator from Shelburne Farms spoke to them about the food groups and sustainability. Our own school nurse, Mrs. Farrell spoke to the students about the Food Plate and the importance of balanced nutritious meals.
In order to teach the Chamberlin community the benefits of healthy eating, the students baked enough bread to serve to our entire school population during lunch. It is our hope that they continue this service learning monthly. They also made reusable lunch sacks that will be sold during parent/teacher conferences and the Scholastic Book Fair next week.
Chamberlin students reflect on their work creating a healthy, more sustainable place to live in South Burlington while reducing their carbon footprint.
The music video below, "The Life We Got" is a production by the band Alma Desnuda that was written just for Rock Our World. You will see the students' contributions with their vocal tracks and their video clips. Look for Vermont and our students!
In order to teach the Chamberlin community the benefits of healthy eating, the students baked enough bread to serve to our entire school population during lunch. It is our hope that they continue this service learning monthly. They also made reusable lunch sacks that will be sold during parent/teacher conferences and the Scholastic Book Fair next week.
Chamberlin students reflect on their work creating a healthy, more sustainable place to live in South Burlington while reducing their carbon footprint.
The music video below, "The Life We Got" is a production by the band Alma Desnuda that was written just for Rock Our World. You will see the students' contributions with their vocal tracks and their video clips. Look for Vermont and our students!
The video below was created by one of the teachers and highlights all the locations in the world where the students who participated in Rock Our World are located. Look for Vermont!
UVM Outstanding Teacher of the Year...Mrs. McKegney!
For thirty years, UVM’s College of Education and Social Services and VT Supervisory Unions & School Districts have joined to honor outstanding teachers. All outstanding teachers exemplify one or more of the Five Standards for Vermont Educators – learning, professional knowledge, advocacy, colleagueship, and accountability. Suzanne McKegney, 5th grade teacher at Chamberlin School, was chosen as the South Burlington School District Outstanding Teacher of the Year. Suzanne is known for her commitment to students, dedication to families, and excellence in teaching. She was honored at an awards ceremony at the University of Vermont on October 19th. Congratulations, Mrs. McKegney!
Chamberlin Harvest Festival
On October 8, many Chamberlin families celebrated friendship, fun, food, and family activities on a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon at Chamberlin School. Here is a video of some of the excitement and enjoyment that everyone shared together.
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Please click on the link above to watch the video of the Kindergarteners and First Graders
sing Pete the Cat on September 30, 2011
International Dot Day
September 15 ,2011
Chamberlin Students "Making their Mark" to create a better world!
Chamberlin Hurricane Relief Collection
Many of our VT neighbors experienced great loss from the impact of Tropical Storm Irene. In response, Chamberlin families donated food, toiletries, and pet supplies to benefit the Waterbury Food Shelf. Pictured here is Mrs. Simpson's 2nd grade class with the donated items. Thank you to our guidance counselor, Mr. Melen, for organizing this wonderful community connection!
4th Grade Rain Garden
4th graders in Mr. Provost's class, Mrs. Detterman's class, and Mrs. Tan's class worked with Justin Kenney from the Chittenden County Stream Team to create a rain garden. This garden, in front of the school, will absorb up to 2 inches of stormwater run off from our school roof. Rain gardens improve water quality and prevent erosion. What a great learning experience for their science unit, Land and Water!
First Day at Chamberlin
What a wonderful way to begin the school year together!
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