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News to Know March 17th, 2014

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BERLIN NEWS TO KNOW March  17, 2014

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Included below please find:
BERLIN ELEMENTARY 5/6 PLAY DETAILS - MARCH 27TH
U-32 PRINCIPAL MEET & GREET MARCH 19TH
CARPOOLING
LOCALLY PRODUCED AUDIOBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR THE BLIND
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BERLIN ELEMENTARY 5/6 PLAY DETAILS
The Berlin Elementary School 5/6 grade performance is just on one evening this year, Thursday March 27th at 6:30pm. There will be an all school performance that afternoon at 1:30 which the public is also invited to attend.   As always, there is no charge for attending.  The performance this year is entitled "Folktales On Stage" and is a series of three folktales from other cultures, one enacted by each class. This year our music accompaniment will be performed by 5/6 students on Orff instruments. The folktales are "Mouse Deer" from Malaysia, "Forty Fortunes" from Iran, and "The Magic Brocade" from China.  -- Marcia Clark
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U-32 PRINCIPAL MEET & GREET MARCH 19TH
Dear Washington Central School Community,
   As you may know, we have been conducting a principal search for U-32 Middle/High School. I am pleased to announce that I will be recommending Steven Dellinger-Pate as our finalist at the U-32 school board meeting on Wednesday, March 19.
   I am writing to invite parents and community members to meet Steven at an informal gathering on Wednesday, March 19 from 4:45-5:30 p.m. in the U-32 cafeteria.
   Steven is currently the Portfolio Director at Hartford Public Schools, providing differentiated guidance and support to 9 principals in Hartford, CT. He previously served as principal for 4 years at Pathways Academy of Technology & Design, a magnet high school in Hartford, CT, and 3 years as supervisor of math and technology in Shelton, CT. Prior to that, Steven taught geometry, precalculus and grades 6/7 math and science. He holds a bachelor’s degree in speech communication from Texas A & M, a master’s degree in organizational communications from Ohio University, a master’s degree in mathematics from Southern Connecticut State University, and a sixth year credential in educational leadership from Southern Connecticut State University.
   Sincerely,
   Bill Kimball, Superintendent
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CARPOOLING
The State of VT operates a carpool matching service through Go! Vermont a resource for Vermonters who want to reduce the cost and environmental impact of driving. Commuters can learn more about Go! Vermont by visiting this link: www.connectingcommuters.org
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LOCALLY PRODUCED AUDIOBOOKS AVAILABLE FOR THE BLIND
MONTPELIER — The Vermont Department of Libraries has announced the completion of its first locally produced audiobook for the blind and physically handicapped.

The department’s special services unit, which includes the Vermont Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, will add the recording to its wide selection of audiobooks now available. The digital recordings can be obtained by mail at no cost to eligible Vermonters of all ages.

The department plans to add more Vermont content to the audiobook collection at the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, which records around 2,000 titles each year, including books by Vermont authors Chris Bohjalian, Katherine Paterson and Archer Mayor. The audiobooks will be available to those who cannot read regular print due to visual or physical impairment.

The Vermont Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, located in Berlin, provides recorded books and other materials to qualifying individuals.

To apply for these free library services, contact the special services unit at 800-479-1711 (toll-free in Vermont) or 828-3273.
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