On Monday, May 18, our students had a wonderful opportunity to welcome Melissa and Paul Perley to our school. Melissa, author of The Violin Family, shared her children’s book with students and together with her husband Paul they introduced students to the cello through a live musical performance. Students also had the chance to explore the instrument firsthand and learn more about string music in an engaging and interactive way. We are grateful to the Perleys for providing such a memorable and enriching experience for our students!
For more information about the author: https://www.paulperleycellos.com/theviolinfamily
For more information about the author: https://www.paulperleycellos.com/theviolinfamily
🎓🐾 Barton 4th Grade Promotion & Celebration of Learning 🐾🎓
Wednesday we celebrated our amazing 4th graders as they start to wrap up their elementary school journey at Barton Graded School!
The afternoon began with a Celebration of Learning, where our K-3rd graders and staff were invited to tour student displays and admire the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our 4th graders throughout the year.
Families then joined us for a special promotion ceremony recognizing student achievements, growth, and awards. We concluded the celebration with an ice cream social, giving students, families, and staff a chance to connect and celebrate this important milestone together.
We are incredibly proud of all that these students have accomplished during their time at Barton. As they prepare to begin their next chapter at Glover Middle School, we wish them the very best of luck. Keep learning, growing, and roaring toward your future!
⭐Colleague of the Week⭐
This week's Colleague of the Week recognition goes to Cindy Chaffee!
With 29 years of dedication to education, Cindy brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise to our school community. We are incredibly fortunate to have her on our team. As a first-grade teacher, Cindy is committed to helping her students grow while creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
Cindy is also a supportive and collaborative colleague who generously shares instructional practices, resources, and ideas with others. Her willingness to help and learn alongside her peers contributes greatly to our school's culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
In addition to her work in the classroom, Cindy demonstrates strong leadership through her involvement on our MTSS Committee. She is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to be successful. Cindy also embraces opportunities for professional growth, actively participating in embedded coaching to strengthen her literacy and mathematics instruction.
Thank you, Cindy, for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to both students and colleagues. Your contributions make a positive impact on our entire school community!
This week's Colleague of the Week recognition goes to Cindy Chaffee!
With 29 years of dedication to education, Cindy brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, and expertise to our school community. We are incredibly fortunate to have her on our team. As a first-grade teacher, Cindy is committed to helping her students grow while creating a positive and engaging learning environment.
Cindy is also a supportive and collaborative colleague who generously shares instructional practices, resources, and ideas with others. Her willingness to help and learn alongside her peers contributes greatly to our school's culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.
In addition to her work in the classroom, Cindy demonstrates strong leadership through her involvement on our MTSS Committee. She is dedicated to ensuring that all students receive the support they need to be successful. Cindy also embraces opportunities for professional growth, actively participating in embedded coaching to strengthen her literacy and mathematics instruction.
Thank you, Cindy, for your leadership, dedication, and commitment to both students and colleagues. Your contributions make a positive impact on our entire school community!
Federal funding is based on participation, so every meal served helps strengthen and sustain the program for the families who count on it most. The more kids and families who participate, the more welcoming and “normal” the program becomes, helping remove the stigma that can sometimes keep people away. Summer meals are for everyone 18 and under, and every person in line helps make that message louder and clearer. Please help spread the word and help us build a stronger, more connected community this summer!
Our Kindergarten students had the exciting opportunity to visit the Teddy Bear Clinic at North Country Hospital! 🧸🏥
This fun and educational experience helps children feel more comfortable in a healthcare setting by caring for their own stuffed animals while learning important health and safety skills. Even more special, this marked the first time North Country Hospital welcomed students back for this event following COVID.
During the visit, students rotated through four engaging stations:
🩺 Weighing and Immunization – Helping care for their stuffed animal patients
☀️ Summer Safety – Learning about swim, bike, and beach safety
🩻 Radiology – An introduction to x-rays
🚑 Ambulance Tour – Exploring an ambulance and trying out the stretcher
This fun and educational experience helps children feel more comfortable in a healthcare setting by caring for their own stuffed animals while learning important health and safety skills. Even more special, this marked the first time North Country Hospital welcomed students back for this event following COVID.
During the visit, students rotated through four engaging stations:
🩺 Weighing and Immunization – Helping care for their stuffed animal patients
☀️ Summer Safety – Learning about swim, bike, and beach safety
🩻 Radiology – An introduction to x-rays
🚑 Ambulance Tour – Exploring an ambulance and trying out the stretcher
The fourth graders built marble roller coasters as part of our Energy & Energy Transfer unit in Science. They were tasked with building a roller coaster that would make a marble roll using only gravitational potential energy, and also had to make the marble stop at the bottom of the ride by means of energy transfer- or else their marble would be eaten by paper crocodiles!
A huge thank you to Ian Drury and Vermont Folklife for bringing the Instrument Petting Zoo to Barton! 🎶🎻🥁
Students had an amazing opportunity to explore and play more than 30 different instruments from around the world. From strings and percussion to unique instruments many students had never seen before, the experience sparked curiosity, creativity, and lots of excitement!
We are so grateful for opportunities like this that allow our students to experience music in such a hands-on and engaging way. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, and love of music with our Barton Tigers! 🐯
Students had an amazing opportunity to explore and play more than 30 different instruments from around the world. From strings and percussion to unique instruments many students had never seen before, the experience sparked curiosity, creativity, and lots of excitement!
We are so grateful for opportunities like this that allow our students to experience music in such a hands-on and engaging way. Thank you for sharing your time, knowledge, and love of music with our Barton Tigers! 🐯
While spring has officially sprung, our K/1 students are thinking about the Winter Olympics! ❄️🥌
Students have been having so much fun learning and practicing with our new floor curling set during PE. From teamwork and strategy to lots of laughter and excitement, this new activity has been a hit with our youngest Barton Tigers!
Who knew curling could be this much fun? 🐯 (Willow did, she's curling's biggest fan!)
Students have been having so much fun learning and practicing with our new floor curling set during PE. From teamwork and strategy to lots of laughter and excitement, this new activity has been a hit with our youngest Barton Tigers!
Who knew curling could be this much fun? 🐯 (Willow did, she's curling's biggest fan!)
Our OCSU 4th graders, including our Barton Tigers, had an incredible opportunity to visit North Country Career Center for a morning full of hands-on learning and exploration!
Students rotated through different programs throughout the facility where Career Center students took the lead in teaching and demonstrating real-world skills. From interactive activities to learning about future career pathways, our students were engaged, curious, and excited every step of the way.
A huge thank you to North Country Career Center staff and students for welcoming our learners and creating such meaningful experiences for them. Opportunities like these help inspire our students to dream big about their futures! 🐯
Students rotated through different programs throughout the facility where Career Center students took the lead in teaching and demonstrating real-world skills. From interactive activities to learning about future career pathways, our students were engaged, curious, and excited every step of the way.
A huge thank you to North Country Career Center staff and students for welcoming our learners and creating such meaningful experiences for them. Opportunities like these help inspire our students to dream big about their futures! 🐯
We are so proud of our Barton Tigers for earning 2nd place in the inaugural OCSU Math Olympiad!
Congratulations to our amazing team members:
⭐ Stella Buckovich
⭐ Audrey Lidback
⭐ Ben Royer
⭐ Karter Bacon
⭐ Watson Wishard
⭐ Bentley Clark
⭐ Logan White
These students demonstrated outstanding teamwork, problem-solving, perseverance, and math skills throughout the competition. Way to represent Barton with pride! 💛🖤
Please help us celebrate our talented mathematicians on this incredible accomplishment!
Congratulations to our amazing team members:
⭐ Stella Buckovich
⭐ Audrey Lidback
⭐ Ben Royer
⭐ Karter Bacon
⭐ Watson Wishard
⭐ Bentley Clark
⭐ Logan White
These students demonstrated outstanding teamwork, problem-solving, perseverance, and math skills throughout the competition. Way to represent Barton with pride! 💛🖤
Please help us celebrate our talented mathematicians on this incredible accomplishment!
Our 4th grade students got their hands dirty as they kicked off seed starting with Green Mountain Farm-to-School! 🌱🪴
⭐Colleague of the Week⭐
This week, we would like to give a special shout-out to our District Head Nurse, Julie Rose. Julie has been a wonderful addition to our district and continues to make a positive impact each day. She consistently prioritizes the well-being of both students and staff, most recently through the collaborative planning of our district-wide 4-week wellness initiative.
Julie also organized First Aid, CPR, and AED training opportunities for staff across all OCSU schools. She genuinely cares about our community, is thoughtful and reflective in her work, and continually seeks opportunities for growth and improvement.
In addition to her professional contributions, Julie is an active member of the Glover Barton Community Club as a parent of a Glover student. Thank you, Julie, for everything you do for OCSU and Barton Graded School. Your dedication, care and hard work do not go unnoticed.
This week, we would like to give a special shout-out to our District Head Nurse, Julie Rose. Julie has been a wonderful addition to our district and continues to make a positive impact each day. She consistently prioritizes the well-being of both students and staff, most recently through the collaborative planning of our district-wide 4-week wellness initiative.
Julie also organized First Aid, CPR, and AED training opportunities for staff across all OCSU schools. She genuinely cares about our community, is thoughtful and reflective in her work, and continually seeks opportunities for growth and improvement.
In addition to her professional contributions, Julie is an active member of the Glover Barton Community Club as a parent of a Glover student. Thank you, Julie, for everything you do for OCSU and Barton Graded School. Your dedication, care and hard work do not go unnoticed.
🌷 FINAL HOURS! 🌷
TODAY is the LAST DAY to order!
Support our playground renovation dreams: https://dutchmillbulbs.com/products/?ref=barton-graded-school-barton-vermont
Order before midnight! Thank you! 💚
TODAY is the LAST DAY to order!
Support our playground renovation dreams: https://dutchmillbulbs.com/products/?ref=barton-graded-school-barton-vermont
Order before midnight! Thank you! 💚
Don't miss your chance to support Barton Graded AND get gorgeous flower bulbs!
Order now: https://dutchmillbulbs.com/products/?ref=barton-graded-school-barton-vermont
Deadline: May 6, 2026 🌷
Order now: https://dutchmillbulbs.com/products/?ref=barton-graded-school-barton-vermont
Deadline: May 6, 2026 🌷
🌷 BIG NEWS! 🌷We have partnered with Dutch Mill Bulbs Fundraising for our
Spring fundraiser!
Imagine your garden bursting with gorgeous tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths! 🌼 Now imagine
that EVERY purchase supports our Playground Renovations.
✨ Here's why you'll love this:
🌱 Premium quality bulbs, guaranteed to bloom
🌱 Hundreds of varieties to choose from
🌱 50% goes directly to BAGS student activities—no minimums!
🌱 Ships directly to YOUR home (35+ items = FREE shipping!)
🌱 Perfect for gifts—ships to all 48 states
👉 Order by May 6, 2026: https://dutchmillbulbs.com/products-spring/?ref=barton-graded-school-barton-vermont&v=cfcdc267f6a0
Let's grow something beautiful together! Share this post and help us reach our goal! 💚
#DutchMillBulbs #Fundraiser #BartonGraded #SpringBulbs #SupportLocal
#CommunityFundraising #GardenLovers #TulipTime #UpdatedPlayground
Spring fundraiser!
Imagine your garden bursting with gorgeous tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths! 🌼 Now imagine
that EVERY purchase supports our Playground Renovations.
✨ Here's why you'll love this:
🌱 Premium quality bulbs, guaranteed to bloom
🌱 Hundreds of varieties to choose from
🌱 50% goes directly to BAGS student activities—no minimums!
🌱 Ships directly to YOUR home (35+ items = FREE shipping!)
🌱 Perfect for gifts—ships to all 48 states
👉 Order by May 6, 2026: https://dutchmillbulbs.com/products-spring/?ref=barton-graded-school-barton-vermont&v=cfcdc267f6a0
Let's grow something beautiful together! Share this post and help us reach our goal! 💚
#DutchMillBulbs #Fundraiser #BartonGraded #SpringBulbs #SupportLocal
#CommunityFundraising #GardenLovers #TulipTime #UpdatedPlayground
⭐Colleague of the Week⭐
Even though Bryanne Marquis was recognized with a staff shout-out back in February, Wednesday, April 22 was Administrative Professionals Day, and it gave us another wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate all that she does for Barton Graded School.
Bryanne does so much behind the scenes to help Barton Graded School run smoothly each and every day. From keeping our daily attendance and dismissal procedures organized and efficient to taking the lead in coordinating special field trips and student events, her dedication makes a difference for both staff and students.
Most recently, Bryanne created a fun balloon backdrop for kindergarten registration photos, helping make the experience extra special for our newest students and families. She also manages our school website and Facebook page, regularly sharing the many great things happening throughout our school community. In addition, Bryanne prepares certificates for our monthly assemblies to recognize our CUBS of the Month, assisted with organizing and preparing literacy and math night kits for families, and helped put together special VTCAP testing kits for our students. Her attention to detail and willingness to support every aspect of school life make a tremendous impact on our school community.
Thank you, Bryanne, for all of your hard work, positivity, and commitment to supporting Barton Graded School. We appreciate all that you do!
Even though Bryanne Marquis was recognized with a staff shout-out back in February, Wednesday, April 22 was Administrative Professionals Day, and it gave us another wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate all that she does for Barton Graded School.
Bryanne does so much behind the scenes to help Barton Graded School run smoothly each and every day. From keeping our daily attendance and dismissal procedures organized and efficient to taking the lead in coordinating special field trips and student events, her dedication makes a difference for both staff and students.
Most recently, Bryanne created a fun balloon backdrop for kindergarten registration photos, helping make the experience extra special for our newest students and families. She also manages our school website and Facebook page, regularly sharing the many great things happening throughout our school community. In addition, Bryanne prepares certificates for our monthly assemblies to recognize our CUBS of the Month, assisted with organizing and preparing literacy and math night kits for families, and helped put together special VTCAP testing kits for our students. Her attention to detail and willingness to support every aspect of school life make a tremendous impact on our school community.
Thank you, Bryanne, for all of your hard work, positivity, and commitment to supporting Barton Graded School. We appreciate all that you do!
The OCSU PTCA in collaboration with the District Health Office Staff are kicking off a month-long wellness challenge for all students, staff and families! Today students will receive their Week 1 Challenge Card with a focus on nutrition. Directions to enter a raffle are included. Caregivers who wish to participate should contact their school office!
Did you know that fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins that help your body grow strong and stay healthy? Try to “eat the rainbow” by choosing fruits and vegetables of different colors each day. Each color provides different nutrients your body needs. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which helps keep your eyes healthy and supports good vision—especially in dim light!
Did you know that fruits and vegetables are packed with vitamins that help your body grow strong and stay healthy? Try to “eat the rainbow” by choosing fruits and vegetables of different colors each day. Each color provides different nutrients your body needs. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which helps keep your eyes healthy and supports good vision—especially in dim light!
Great job completing your Book Blast Treasure Maps and we hope you’re enjoying your fun prizes! We will celebrate soon with all the books heading our way. Jump for joy and get ready for book delivery day! Contributions will be accepted through Sunday. To help all students at the school, make a school-wide contribution: https://app.booksarefun.com/BartonAGS05822/donations/new/k4o9enhl
#bookblast #bookblastadventures #letsread
#bookblast #bookblastadventures #letsread
