Congratulations to those students in the PGIA who have worked really hard to obtain a high level of academic excellence for Semester 1. This list of students are being honored for achieving an IB 6/7 average on their report cards.
Did you know that many kids (and adults) suffer from food intolerances or sensitivities, which are different than food allergies? Since they are often harder to pinpoint than a food allergy, they are easily missed and overlooked. Reactions to food intolerances/sensitivities can take days to show up and are quite varied. Some of the potential reactions include digestive issues (bloating, constipation), behavioral challenges (aggression, attention), pain (headaches, restless legs) skin issues (acne, eczema), picky eating, potty training issues, sensory processing challenges, shiners at eyes, frequent illness and sleep problems, we could go on and on.
"Hmmm, Tasty!" by Mr. Dtb is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Judy Converse, a renowned registered dietitian who has worked with suffering kids for decades, says that removing ALL gluten and dairy (lactose and casein) from most kids' diets who have food sensitivity symptoms will usually produce substantial results. Also for picky eaters, once you remove the sensitive foods their taste buds often change and they eat more of a variety of foods!
Take the quiz below to see where your kid(s) lines up.
Food Sensitivity Quiz:
https://healthynestnutrition.com/food-intolerance-quiz/
The “Green Body & Home” blog posts are brought to you by the PTA. They provide general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.
Final deadline is Monday, March 2nd for students interested in participating in the VIMSIA Carnival children’s parade entry.
If you or your child would would like to get involved, please email the PTA at PTA@VIMSIA.ORG using “Carnival 2020” in the subject line.
We are accepting volunteers for the planning, grounds and costumes/design committee. The Carnival Committee Chairperson position is also available.
Hey parents, last week we sent out a link with 20 different energy ball recipes to sneak tasty nutrition into your kids bellies... so this week we had to include smoothies, another amazing way to sneak in some amazing ingredients. These are not just for toddlers, in fact kids of any ages and even us adults LOVE a good smoothie. This link will show you how to make them nutritious without making the mistakes that leave your healthy smoothies tasking like sludge. If you make them right, your kids (and YOU) may not be able to get enough.
https://www.yummytoddlerfood.com/recipes/breakfast/toddler-smoothies-with-hidden-veggies/
The “Green Body & Home” blog posts are brought to you by the PTA. They provide general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.
"Blueberry doughboy Smoothie" by miriamwilcox is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Taste the Nations on March 14, 2020
5PM-9PM
Early Bird Pricing until 2/14/2020 get your tickets here!
Adults $25, Students $10
2/15
Adults $30, Student $15 Children
VIMSIA families, friends and students we are pleased to welcome our visiting Danish students, teachers and Head of School this Friday, January 24th. They will arrive at 4:15pm. We welcome and encourage anyone who would like to come to the airport to greet them to please come. Contact Mr. Ott, Mrs. Arpasi or Mr. Bornn if you need more details.
The visitors will be with us until the following Sunday, February 2nd. Saturday, February 1st will be a Magens Beach and community day. We encourage all to come and spend the last day with our visiting friends. Mr. Ott will arrive early at Magens to secure a good shaded spot on the far left end of the beach. Families please bring your own food and snacks, and as always Magens has food and drink options.
Please feel free to contact Mr. Ott by email or phone (816-672-9036) if you have any questions or concerns.
Congratulations to Mimi Boumedine who has been selected as a national recipient of the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing. This year, she is among the just 40 high school students to be honored as a National Winner. Award recipients are selected based on their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education.
Mimi’s achievement has been featured here in the VI Consortium
Trés and Helene Taylor are visiting artists from Alabama who joined us this week. They are also friends of Mrs. Stephanie George (an after school instructor and parent). These three have teamed up with the VIMSIA Art Department to create a mural on the soccer field, the back of the stage. To read more about Trés and his art, check out his website. https://www.trestaylor.com/
This past weekend, the Montessori Girl Scout Troop went on their first camp out! The troop went to Magen’s Bay and camped under a beautiful full moon. The scouts worked on outdoor skills such as, building a campfire, pitching a tent, and going on hikes. The girls earned badges, cooking each meal, learning to tie knots, and making sure to leave no trace. The troop played camp games, sang camp songs, and loved roasting marshmallows! The scouts had fun getting outdoors and into nature. If you are interested in learning more, please contact us at girlscouts44511@gmail.com.
Junior Achievement USVI hosted their annual Innovation Camp this week! High school students from across St. Thomas came together to learn about business and entrepreneurship. This year, students created and presented a business plan for alternative use of reusable materials. Kamden Benjamin, Sakari Clendinen, Isaiah Jarvis, Leah Smith, Brianna Whyte and Diego Zakers represented the PGIA!
MMUN Delegate's position papers are complete and turned into the MMUN bureau! Delegates are now focusing on their one minute speeches that they will give at the conference in New York City. The speeches are a brief overview of their topic, why the global community should be concerned about it, and how their represented country plans to solve the problem.
Its that time of the year - Carnival is around the corner and we want you to meet us on the road.
The PTA is looking for interested parents and individuals to contribute to VIMSIA’s Carnival presentation for the Children’s Parade. Students in Lower Elementary up through PGIA are encouraged to join in.
Please email pta@vimsia.org if you or your child are interested in carnival!
From the Archives VIMSIA’s 2010 Carnival Presentation - courtesy of Celestina Carey
Starting this month, the PTA will implement a Green Body & Home initiative to complement the Green Campus that our kiddos are so lucky to enjoy. We will be posting weekly in the Volt, which may be in the form of recipes, links, and quizzes (among other things). At times we will implement Green Body & Home initiatives on campus as well.
Our goal is to give parents more tools to help them foster the growth and development of the most amazing humans they can!
Here's a link to start off the year with a healthy treat
20 recipes for healthy homemade snack balls you can modify for any allergies/sensitivities.
These are a great way to sneak in lots of nutrition while keeping your kids taste buds happy!
The “Green Body & Home” blog posts are brought to you by the PTA. They provide general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, or in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical expertise or treatment.
Photo by Jony Ariadi on Unsplash
This week we had a special guest, Ana Maria Gonzales, share some of her vast experience of Mexican culture with our 5th year Montessori Spanish students. Everyone had a wonderful time learning a new dance from Jalisco "La Raspa".
Ms. Hess and Ms. Satter held a massive Holiday feast this afternoon. Students expressed how grateful they were to share in a meal all together before digging in.
The PGIA Theater Elective presented Macbeth this past weekend on Friday and Saturday.
The PGIA hosted the fifth annual Alumni Luncheon on Wednesday, December 18. We love this time of year as alumni return to campus and share wisdom and advice with current DP students! Our alumni discussed everything from the transition to college and getting involved in a new community to academic choices and leveraging their experience in the IB. It's so exciting to see our Volts making their way out in the world!
Top row, from left to right: CJ Fahie '16 (Indiana Institute of Technology) , Naomi Laing '16 (University of the Virgin Islands), Gregory Christian '19 (High Point University), Ricky James '19 (Florida Atlantic University), Jalen McClean '19 (Jacksonville University), David Dawson '19 (Drexel University), Karl Dinang '19 (New College of Florida), Axel Bartsch '19 (Occidental College)
Bottom row, from left to right: Alison Bartsch '17 (Stanford University), Leah Trotman '17 (Agnes Scott College), Kiyalyn Bump '16 (Dalhousie University), Daicya Dawson '19 (Rider University)
On December 9, 2019 Jack Brooks and Kadmiel Warrell broke the school record of the longest finger knitting chain measuring 155 ft. and 73in. If you do not know what “finger-knitting” is, it is a form of knitting that you do with your hands and yarn. You take your yarn and you put it in between your thumb, then you wrap it 3 times around your pointer and index finger like a figure eight. Then you pull the bottom one up and over again. Next you pull the one that you put it in between your pointer and your thumb finger. Then keep doing that over and over again. Blake Pickett and Harper Strickland helped us measure it. It took about 3 months to complete.
Written by: Jack Brooks
Left to Right: Jack, Kadmiel, Harper, and Blake.
Lindsay Barr, Zia Gibbs and Maya Livingston volunteered to paint faces at the Lattes in Paradise Christmas celebration! Students were invited back to after a successful face painting session at the Lattes in Paradise Halloween celebration.
On Friday, December 13th Leah & Lily Reffell's parents, Lamin & Shanell, visited Ms. Boyle’s classroom to give a Kwanzaa presentation. It's celebrated for 7 days, starting on December 26th and ending on January 1st.
They shared a little about the principles recognized throughout the celebration; each day has a different one. They are Umoja - Unity, Kujichagulia - Self-Determination, Ujima - Collective Work and Responsibility, Ujamaa - Cooperative Economics, Nia - Purpose, Kuumba - Creativity, and Imani - Faith. Shanell, Leah and Lily sang the class a song, while Lamin played a drum. Then they learned a few dance moves that are also done during the week long celebration. It was a wonderful opportunity to learn about Kwanzaa.
Thank you to the Reffells for sharing this celebration with Ms. Boyle’s class.
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