Student Stewardship Leaders
Thus far we have had three groups of 6th grade students who have served on the our stewardship committee. All were/are outstanding students with a desire to serve this school. Each group serves for three school years and during the latter two years they mentor incoming stewardship leaders. The students take their duties very seriously and have always done an excellent job. In addition, the principal, assistant principal, farm to school coordinator, maintenance director, stewardship coordinator, after-school program director and various teachers serve on the committee.
The group's mission is to advise the principal, members of the school and the Maple Run Unified School District board on land use and infrastructure development associated with the stewardship program. Together, the students have had an important say in every aspect of the St. Albans City School Stewardship program.
The group's mission is to advise the principal, members of the school and the Maple Run Unified School District board on land use and infrastructure development associated with the stewardship program. Together, the students have had an important say in every aspect of the St. Albans City School Stewardship program.
Founding Students 2013-2016
This group's legacy was the installation of a 1/2 mile walking path and completion of the Tree/Bench project.
2nd Group of Stewardship Student Leaders 2015-2018
This group's legacy was to help the school focus on treating the environment well and to help us improve our waste management procedures.
3rd Group of Stewardship Student Leaders 2017-2020
Groups 2 & 3 are shown working together 2017/2018
The two recent groups of stewardship leaders took on composting and waste management as their main task. The videos below highlight a portion of their campaign to raise awareness about waste within the school.
3rd Group of Stewardship Leaders' Legacy Projects 2018/2019
1. Therapy dog at the school
Stewardship student leaders Lauryn Johnson, Ivy Hoang, and Lyla Rouleau proposed that the St. Albans City School get a resident therapy dog. Their idea was for the dog to be able to visit classrooms regularly to calm and delight students of all ages. The dog would be available to meet the needs of some of our stressed students. Everyone on the stewardship committee agreed they had a good idea. Some research prior to moving on the idea was required.
Police officer Jason Wetherby came by and talked to the committee about the responsibilities and challenges of managing a publicly accessible dog. Early Childhood Special Educator, Michelle Spence loaned her therapy dog to the school on a number of occasions to see how well the concept would work. Additionally, a guest from the medical center and Principal, Joan Cavallo, brought their therapy dogs into school for trial runs. All visits by the dogs ended up well received and successful. Principal Cavallo canvassed other schools in Vermont that had integrated therapy animals into their systems. All expressed support for having a therapy dog at St. Albans City School. Plans are moving ahead for a more full time therapy dog in the 2019/2020 school year.
Police officer Jason Wetherby came by and talked to the committee about the responsibilities and challenges of managing a publicly accessible dog. Early Childhood Special Educator, Michelle Spence loaned her therapy dog to the school on a number of occasions to see how well the concept would work. Additionally, a guest from the medical center and Principal, Joan Cavallo, brought their therapy dogs into school for trial runs. All visits by the dogs ended up well received and successful. Principal Cavallo canvassed other schools in Vermont that had integrated therapy animals into their systems. All expressed support for having a therapy dog at St. Albans City School. Plans are moving ahead for a more full time therapy dog in the 2019/2020 school year.
2. Adapted playground equipment
Drake Remillard, Galen Schad, and Noah Allen proposed expanding the playground resources to accommodate two poorly served student groups; students with disabilities and 7th/8th grade students. Previously our playground did a inadequate job of welcoming students with disabilities to share play experiences and fun with other kids. After searching through playground equipment catalogues, the three students suggested purchasing a merry-go-round adapted for people of all abilities. They also suggested the purchase of a second gaga pit so that 7th and 8th graders could use one and leave the other gaga pit available for younger and smaller students. Gaga ball is a kinder outdoor version of dodgeball.
3rd Group of Stewardship Leaders Expanded in the Spring of 2019
With the loss of two Stewardship committee members in the Spring of 2019, and recognizing the need for additional extroverted student stewardship committee leaders, it was decided to add eight new members, all were 5th graders in the Spring of 2019. The new members would work with next year's 8th grade leaders to gain the skills needed for their new responsibilities. The new members include: Marie De Sorger, Evan Hill, Leon Hoang, Daniel Mojica, Quinton Nicholas, Josiah Ouk, Amelia Pinkham, and Chloe Weinstein. They will serve through 2022.