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It is our goal to use instructional strategies that: Change the teacher’s role to facilitator rather than the source of knowledge. Produce cooperation. Allow students…

Allows for flexibility in the grouping of children according to need, ability, or interest; not just by age. Problems associated with a yearly transition from…

Okay, maybe this blogging thing isn’t going to be as difficult as I thought. “After School Matters Lest anyone doubt the reach of America’s after-school…

GREEN MOUNTAIN STAR-generated Action Plan  for BES 2013-2016 Environment and Climate Goal: We will create a healthy learning environment which ensures opportunities for engaged learning for…

December Updates: This is that super busy time between Thanksgiving Break and the December school vacation!  With much going on, lots to celebrate and the…

3rd Annual Women’s Self Defense Class Taught by Master Laurie Shover of Villari’s Self Defense Center Monkton Fire Station, March 24th, 4pm to 5:30pm $20…

I shared a brochure in the August letter to parents describing our new ideas for accentuating the PAWsitive behavior of our students.  A team of…

Friday, October 28th on the Green in the heart of Bristol.  Bring your carved pumpkin with a candle to the park at 5:30 pm and…

(From the January newsletter) Planning for Next School Year As most of you know, Bristol Elementary School was awarded a two-year School Improvement Grant.  We…

Happy New Year, Everyone!  I wish you all health and happiness for 2012!  Projects: Curriculum Work: Later this month, teachers will participate in an in-service…