WOODBURY – For more than 260 years, Vermonters have gathered to make their voices heard. On Friday, Feb. 20. Woodbury Elementary School carried that tradition forward with its annual mock town meeting. Both current superintendent, Dr. David Baker, and incoming superintendent, Becca Tatistcheff attended.
photo by Lisa Stinson
All students had the opportunity to express their opinions and wishes on two articles proposed for the coming academic year:
Article 1: Shall Woodbury Elementary School go bowling as its end-of-year all-school activity? The alternative proposal was for the school to continue last year’s tradition of going to Buck Lake.
Article 2: Shall Woodbury Elementary School purchase Legos to create a Lego Club, which any student could join and would meet one day per week at recess? The alternative proposal was for the school to use school funds to purchase board games and puzzles for each classroom.
photo by Lisa Stinson
Through a floor meeting with both voice votes and through Australian balloting, students made their wishes known, voting for the trip to Buck Lake and the purchase of board games and puzzles.
An anonymous donor offered to purchase the Legos, as well, so those on all sides of that debate came out winners.
photo by Lisa Stinson
Facilitated by Stephen Murphy, Woodbury Town Moderator, and supported by many Woodbury town officials, students opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and held a moment of silence in honor of community members who lost their lives during the past year. Students then sang “These Green Mountains,” accompanied by music teacher Jonathan Chatfield.
Attendees enjoyed refreshments provided by Friends of WES.
