This past month schools celebrated National Reading Month and are wrapping up several initiatives that supported the importance of literacy. I’d like to highlight the Kindergarten class at Newbrook Elementary for opening their doors to “Mystery Readers” this month. Mrs. Bostrom organized a mystery reader for her students several times throughout the month. The students did not know who would be walking in the door or what book they were bringing! It was a joyful experience for me and kudos to her students for being such an engaged and respectful audience. Central office staff are very appreciative of Mrs. Bostrom and her open invitation to read to her class which in turn gives the central office people face time with kids and teachers creating a culture of “we are in this together”. 

   At the end of March and into April students in 3rd-11th grade are taking the state standardized testing, VTCAP. VTCAP is a standards based assessment given yearly to our students in the subjects of ELA, Math, and Science. Families and caregivers can help by ensuring your kids get plenty of rest the nights before testing occurs, eat a good breakfast, and relieve any testing anxiety by discussing the test with your child(ren) and giving the message we all have strengths and doing your best is all we ask.

Joni has been with WCSU for 6 years as the Administrative Assistant to the Director of Student Services. One very important aspect of her role is as the McKinney Vento Liaison. She provides assistance to our most vulnerable students by providing what the student needs to stay successful in school. This could be clothing, backpack, school supplies, health or first aid kits, extracurricular program fees, etc. She also provides resources to the family and assists with making connections to those resources. 

Joni lives in Townshend with her husband, Scott. Her 2 daughters, Holly & Heather both graduated from L&G and she now has 2 beautiful grandchildren.