During the month of May, 15 Windham County elementary schools will open their doors to children 5 and under, parents, caregivers, early educators - and teddy bears.
Children are invited to bring their favorite teddy bears (other favorite stuffed animals are also welcome) for a short party called a “Teddy Bear Tea.”
According to a news release, adults, children, and bears will meet staff, listen to a story or two, visit with other families and do a craft. Special teddy bear cookies (made by RSVP Volunteers and Brattleboro Union High School students) and other snacks will be provided. These snacks are made possible through a donation from the Mary Meyer Corporation.
According to the release, Teddy Bear Teas are “designed to encourage an open and trusting partnership between home and school,” and also are a chance for families to connect with their community. The Teddy Bear Teas are co-sponsored by Early Education Services and Windham County elementary schools.
For more information, please contact Sandy Stark at Early Education Services (802-254-3742, ext.171, or [email protected]) or the school in your community.
Here is the schedule:
• Academy School: Tuesday, May 23, All School Sing at 8:40 a.m., Tea to follow at 9:10 a.m.
• Dover: Thursday, May 4 at 9:30 a.m.
• Dummerston: Thursday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m.
• Green Street School: Thursday, May 25, All School Sing at 8:35 a.m., Tea to follow at 9:05 a.m.
• Guilford: Friday, May 5, at 1 p.m.
• Halifax: Monday, May 1, at 1 p.m.
• Jamaica: Thursday, May 4, at 1:30 p.m.
• Marlboro: Friday, May 12, at 1 p.m.
• NewBrook: Thursday, May 18, at 1 p.m.
• Oak Grove: Wednesday, May 24, All School Sing at 8:35 a.m., Tea to follow at 9:05 a.m.
• Putney: Wednesday, May 3, at 9:30 a.m.
• Townshend: Tuesday, May 30, at 1:30 p.m.
• Twin Valley Elementary: Wednesday, May 24, at 1 p.m.
• Vernon: Monday, May 15, at 10:30 a.m.
• Wardsboro: Monday, May 8, at 10 a.m.