Angela C. Pohlen
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86 Shannon Street
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Middlebury, Vermont
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05753
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Phone: (802) 388-8392
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Fax: (802) 388-8392
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Pastor: Fr. William Beaudin
Principal: Angela C. Pohlen
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Enrollment: Preschool to 6th
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Thank you for visiting the St. Mary's School website. In these pages, you will find teachers, students and staff who are enthusiastic, talented and filled with the spirit for God and learning.
The philisophy of education at St. Mary's is to teach to the students before us - learn how they learn, and then take instruction from there. Our teachers are gifted educators, who are innovative in their approach and tireless in their efforts to help students succeed. We have implemented exciting new academic programs such as the Reader's and Writer's Workshops, designed to help students to improve their language arts skills through individualized instruction and authentic learning experiences. The results have validated our efforts, as we are seeing students develop a love of reading and writing as they grow in their fluency and mastery of these skills every day. Hands on approaches to all of our subjects has resulted in scores on our national standardized tests which rank each of our classes above the national average in every subject. Our students enjoy instruction in religion, mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, art, music, Spanish and physical education to create a holistic education that serves to enrich the mind, body and spirit of each child.
More effective even, than the skill of our teachers to produce this kind of success, is the approach our teachers have to their educational vocations. This is not just their job, but their ministry. Our students are cared for as children of God, and all of us at St. Mary's - from the administration, to the teaching staff, to the volunteers - take this privilege of caring for God's children, very seriously. To this end, we take great care to provide an environment which is safe, nurturing, inclusive and fun, knowing that students learn best when they are secure and happy.
For students who need even further individualization, we have a Student Success Team in place. The SST works with parents, students and teachers to provide strategies for helping children achieve success in the classroom. Whether a student is in need of remediation, behavior support or acceleration, the SST has proven to be extremely helpful in solidifying the parent-student-school partnership and reaching the goals we set together.
To promote healthy socialization, the school is extremely proactive with regard to behavior intervention. Teachers and administrators work to identify areas of concern before they become problematic, holding regular and various lunch bunches and other forms of behavior support to promote positive social interaction and help students to learn how to navigate their school experience.
To supplement our traditional academics, we have several programs for students to explore their gifts and talents. We have constant opportunities for Christian Service, both in and outside of school and weekly Mass. We are also proud to provide drama, after-school athletics, science fair, Scripps Spelling Bee, Christmas concert, talent show, participation in community events, field studies, spirit days, assemblies, pep rallies, after-school homework help and care - and much, much more!
As with so many things in life, choice is essential. Nowhere is this more true than in finding the right educational fit for your child. Don't let preconceived notions of what Catholic education is (or isn't) keep you from exploring this very viable option for your family. Make a phone call, schedule a meeting and a tour - and see if St. Mary's is the right place for you.
Blessings,
Angela Pohlen
Principal
smsprincipal@saintmarysvt.org
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