Monday, March 31, 2008

Teachers from CHINA are visiting Ripton Elementary School!

From April 8th to the 17th Ripton will be hosting a group of teachers from China. The community is welcome to join them for the following events:

Thursday, April 10th @ 6:30pm: Potluck at Ripton Elementary School
Monday, April 14th @ 6:30 pm: Potluck at Ripton Elementary School
Wednesday, April 16th 8:30am-12noon: Chinese Extravaganza, Ripton Elementary School

Please spread the word to others who might be interested!

We are also looking for community members to take the China Teachers on excursions on the weekend while they are here. For example:
  • Hike the Robert Frost trails
  • Collect sap or see a maple sugaring operation
  • Attend an athletic event or tour the Museum of Art at Middlebury College
  • Tour the Ben & Jerry’s factory in Waterbury
  • Visit the Sheldon Museum, Vermont Folklife Center, or Shelburne Museum
  • or some other uniquely Vermont experience or outing
Please contact Wendy Leeds at Ripton Elementary 388-2208 or write wleeds@acsu.k12.vt.us to make arrangements.

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