STEM Academy students start building puzzle cubes. The cubes are used for gathering statistics on solving times, measuring activities, planning skills, sketching practice and many other educational purposes. They even get some fun out of it!
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Getting Right to Work
Electrical/Plumbing students perform some adjustments to the solar panels at the Green Mountain Power Solar farm.
If you enroll in the electrical / plumbing program at Stafford you can expect to be out in the “real” world doing “real” work. You also have the chance to earn college credits, log hours toward VT Registered Apprentice as an electrician or plumber, and OSHA certification related to the field.
“Employment of electricians is projected to grow 14 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. As homes and businesses require more wiring, electricians will be needed to install the necessary components. The job prospects for electricians should be very good, as many employers report difficulty finding qualified applicants.”(http://www.bls.gov/ooh/construction-and-extraction/electricians.htm )
Lunch Accounts
mySchoolBucks® is your online payment portal; giving you a quick and easy way to
manage and add funds to your student’s meal account. You can review recent purchases
along with seeing the current balance, plus receive low balance alerts… all for FREE! You
can also add money to your student’s account using Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, or
debit cards for a small fee. In some schools you can pay directly from your checking
account with mySchoolBucks.
Many parents have already signed on and are using some of the advanced features of mySchoolBucks.
The most popular is our “Set it and forget it” payment option, which automatically adds funds to your
student’s meal account. Funds can be added weekly, monthly or when the balance runs low, (simply
choose the “Setup a payment schedule” option during the checkout).
mySchoolBucks provides…
• Safety. Eliminates the need for your child to take money to school.
• Convenience. Make payments* when it’s convenient for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
• Control. Set low balance alerts, view account activity, recurring payments & more!
• Efficiency. Make payments for all your children in one easy step- even if they attend different
schools within the district.
• Flexibility. Make payments using VISA, Master Card,Discover credit/debit cards or electronic check.
Enrollment is easy!
1. Go to www.mySchoolBucks.com and register for a free account. A confirmation email will be sent
to the address you provide; click on link included in the email to activate your account.
Activate your account and begin adding your students. You will need their school name and student ID.
The Student I.D. number is the one that students use in the cafeteria, and if you do not have that
number you can contact your food service director for assistance.
2. Add funds* to your students’ accounts with your Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, debit card, or
electronic check.
*A convenience fee may apply for payments to your student account(s). You will have the opportunity to review
any fees(and cancel, if you choose) before you are charged. Money deposited into mySchoolBucks.com generally
appears in the account within 12-24 hours.
Security is a priority at mySchoolBucks Our system is secure; providing the highest level of protection for
all of your information. All connections to mySchoolBucks are encrypted with a 256-bit encryption.
If you have any questions, you can email [email protected] or call 1-855-832-5226
Teamwork is greater than group work!
Forestry, Natural Resources,and Horticulture is creating a community of learners and a team all at the same time.
When you join this program you can expect to jump right into hands-on learning. Earn college credits while you learn the skills needed to work towards a career as a sawmill technician, park Ranger, Fish and Wildlife Biologist, tree farmer, forester, farmer, or logger just to name a few. Students in this program learn about forest management, conservation practices, improving water quality, and creating wildlife habitats. Click here to learn more!
First Day Smiles!
Cosmetology Salon Will Open Soon
With the school year gearing up, it is great to know that our very own salon will be open soon.Bellezza Salon is s a student-run salon dedicated to making the community more self-confident. We hope that you give us the opportunity to enhance our skills and become the best cosmetologists we possibly can. Our students are Pivot Point Trained and are ready to provide full salon services to the community. Our goal is to ensure that clients leave feeling better than when they arrived.
Countdown to School
It won’t be long now and students will be working on this vehicle. Hands-on education is very beneficial.
Students can earn up to 12 credits from Universal Technical Institute in the Automotive Technology day program.
FCCLA News
July 2016 Contact: Susan Densmore
For Immediate Release Phone: 802-770-1040
STAFFORD TECHNICAL CENTER STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING SKILLS IN NATIONAL COMPETITION
San Diego, CA – Avery Mullan of Proctor, VT, and Kira Simonds of Whiting, VT recently participated in STAR Events (Students Taking Action with Recognition) at Family, Career and Community Leaders of America’s (FCCLA) 2016 National Leadership Conference. They joined more than 8,500 nationwide members, advisers, alumni, and guests of FCCLA, gathered in San Diego, CA, July 3-7 for this 2016 National Leadership Conference. They were accompanied by their Stafford Technical Center FCCLA adviser, Susan Densmore and chaperone, Melissa Densmore.
Avery, who graduated from Proctor High School and is the daughter of Craig and Debbie Mullan and Kira, who will be a senior from Otter Valley Union High School and is the daughter of Mark and Tracy Simonds, received silver medals in Focus on Children. This is one of over 30 national STAR Events available to FCCLA students. Their medals were presented at a recognition session honoring participants at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina on Thursday, July 7. Approximately 4,500 students advanced from the local, regional, and state level of STAR Events to the national meeting.
Focus on Children is an individual or team event which recognizes participants who use Family and Consumer Sciences skills to plan and conduct a child development project that has a positive impact on children and the community. Avery and Kira planned and conducted Sunday afternoon activities for children in grades two through four at the Proctor Library in Proctor, VT.
The conference provided Stafford Technical Center FCCLA students opportunities come together for energizing learning while listening to inspiring speakers, expanding leadership skills, sharpening talents, and exploring career pathways. The theme of this year’s conference was “Empowered”, which inspired attendees to make the right choices and commit themselves to making a positive impact within their families, schools, FCCLA, and communities.
Throughout the year, FCCLA members tackle issues such as teen violence prevention, traffic safety, family issues, career exploration, and much more. FCCLA programs and competitions enrich student learning, improve self-esteem, and serve students with a range of ability levels, economic situations, and cultural influences.
About FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. FCCLA has more than 160,000 members and more than 5,400 chapters from 48 state associations, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
FCCLA: The Ultimate Leadership Experience is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members, and it’s the only career and technical in-school student organization with a central focus on family. Participation in national programs and chapter activities helps members become strong leaders in families, careers, and communities.
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National Technical Honor Society Induction
Congratulations to all of our 2016 National Technical Honor Society inductees. Thanks to all of the families, instructors, and staff who joined us to celebrate! Special thanks to our Culinary Arts program for catering the event.
Video & Multimedia and Digital Arts Wins Awards
Two Stafford programs – Video and Multimedia and Digital Arts – won awards at the 21st Annual Castleton University Videofest held in the Casella Theater, Fine Arts Center Friday May 6. 
Video student Harrison Steever won first place for his narrative fiction short film entitled “MLG Super-Squad 360 NoScope Defenders of Gaben” about three nerds who transform into superheros to save a coveted game console from a gnarly neighbor.
Samantha Green of the university’s Communication Program said judges couldn’t stop watching Harrison’s film, complete with witty characters who took “themselves just seriously enough to be legitimate” and judges “at the end wanted more.”
Video student Dean Hatt won runner up for his statewide public service announcement entitled “Entrepreneurship is…” where Stafford Technical Center program instructors highlighted their homegrown, student-run businesses and skills it takes to be an entrepreneur. The PSA was awarded first place earlier this year in another contest by Vermont Lt. Governor Phil Scott.
Digital Arts student Tessa Laramie won runner up for her combination of compelling storytelling and detailed animation entitled “Acidic’s Origin,” where a daughter reveals true revenge on someone she thought loved her.
Congratulations to all these students for their hard work and dedication to their craft.