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Free Academic Sites For Families To Access During COVID-19 School Dismissal

              Math, Science, Social Studies & Language Arts Name Website Information Brainpop Brainpop Videos on all subjects for grades 3-8 Brainpop Jr. Brainpop Jr. Videos on all subjects for K-3 Book Creator Book Creator Books & resources Parlay Parlay Platform for discussion & conversations about various topics Elementari Elementari Write & code interactive stories Manga High Manga High Math & coding for all ages ListenWire ListenWire Podcast stories ages 2-12 Mystery Science Mystery Science Science lessons for K-5 Seterra Geography Seterra Great geography site for maps, quizzes, etc Breakout Edu Breakout Edu Learning game platform K-12 ABCMouse ABCMouse On-line curriculum for ages 2-8 Adventure Academy Adventure Academy Educational Gameplay Reading IQ Reading … [Read more...]

For the last five years….

For the last 5 years, I have been in an ice-rink watching hockey, a sport my daughter has loved since a very early age. We currently follow hockey teams from Vermont, Minnesota, Boston, Utica, and Maine - all because of the connections that were made from Kayla being on Team Impact. It has been those teammates that have gone above and beyond to show Kayla acceptance, patience, and kindness. These women are the ones that will forever have a special place in her heart. I am not in the rink watching my daughter play hockey for hours on end. I am in the rink watching my daughter give high fives to the players, cheering on her teammates, or watching her ride the Zamboni. I am watching her excitement as the teams come out on the ice and warm up. I am watching her make connections to players whom she looks up to and admires. I am traveling to women hockey games close and far because it’s the place my daughter is the happiest. There is no … [Read more...]

Supporting #30

5 years ago, one hockey player took my daughter under her wing, introduced her to the hockey world, and included her as a teammate.  She planted the seed for Kayla to make fabulous connections to hockey players that has transformed her life for the better. Although Madi Litchfield might not be competing in hockey anymore, she is training to run the Boston Marathon this April.  Madi is running for 261 Fearless.  261 Fearless is a non-profit that allows women to pass strength gained from running onto women who are facing challenges and spark a revolution of empowerment. For all my female running friends or individuals who want to make a difference, I ask you to help support Madi in her fundraising goal for 261.  A remarkable woman who has made a lasting impression on many people, including Kayla. … [Read more...]

#21

#21 is the number Kayla was given by former assistant coach Kelly Nash and her UVM teammates when she joined the UVM Women’s Hockey team under Team Impact. She was given #21 because she now had 21 new friends. But as Team Impact comes to an end, it’s #21 on the Women’s Hockey Team that she will graduate with: a player that has a special place in her heart. #21 grew up in an extended hockey family. It was no surprise that she started skating at age 4 and was playing hockey a year later. Like most competitive hockey players, hours were spent at the rink, and weekends were meant for traveling to play games. The entire family always traveled together. Whether it was to support her on the ice or her sister in other athletic events, you always saw the family together. She was a selfless, kind leader. From the moment she stepped on UVM campus, she had a positive impact on students, teammates, and the community. Her involvement with the … [Read more...]