Author Archives: Patricia Dougherty

Spaces Remain for Science Camp

K-6 elementary students are invited to sample age appropriate science investigations designed and facilitated by the students in EDST 0315, Teaching Elementary Mathematics and Science (Instructor, Emily Hoyler).

The dates are Tuesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 2, from 3:15-4:15 in McCardell Bicentennial Hall Room 311.

Your child is welcome to attend either of these days, but only one. Please call (443-5013) or email (pdougher@middlebury.edu) Trish Dougherty to register. You are welcome to attend with your child.

Science and Activity Camp for Elementary School Students

K-6th elementary students are invited to sample age appropriate science investigations designed and facilitated by the students in EDST 0315, Teaching Elementary Mathematics and Science (Instructor, Emily Hoyler).

The dates are Tuesday, April 30 and Thursday, May 2, from 3:15-4:15 in McCardell Bicentennial Hall Room 311.

Your child is welcome to attend either of these days, but only one. Please call (443-5013) or email (pdougher@middlebury.edu) Trish Dougherty to register. You are welcome to attend with your child.

Alexander Twilight Afterschool Series: Jr Explorers

Junior Explorers!   Are you ready to explore?!

Join Page One Literacy volunteers Kenneth and Caroline as they voyage through space and time, investigating everything from dinosaurs to the deep sea!

On Wednesdays from 3:30-5:30 in Twilight Hall the explorers will dive into a theme and use reading, art, science, and games to learn about it. This program is designed for middle to upper elementary level students. Starting March 6 and running for six weeks (with College spring break week off.) Please visit go/afterschool for details.  Contact Trish Dougherty in the Education Studies Program by March 4th to register.

Literacy Olympics for Children

Professor Gregg Humphrey’s course, EDST 0305: Teaching Elementary Literacy and Social Studies, will be hosting an activity fair on the theme of “Literacy Olympics” for children in grades K-6 on Tuesday, November 13, from 3-4:15 p.m. in Twilight Hall. If you have children who would be interested in attending please contact Trish Dougherty, pdougher@middlebury.edu with names and ages to reserve a spot. Space is limited to 24; please RSVP by Friday, November 9.

Literacy Olympics for Children

Professor Gregg Humphrey’s course, EDST 0305: Teaching Elementary Literacy and Social Studies, will be hosting an activity fair on the theme of “Literacy Olympics” for children in grades K-6 on Tuesday, November 13, from 3-4:15 p.m. in Twilight Hall. If you have children who would be interested in attending please contact Trish Dougherty, pdougher@middlebury.edu with names and ages to reserve a spot. Space is limited to 24; please RSVP by Friday, November 9.

Alexander Twilight After-School Workshop

Page One Literacy and the Education Studies Program present this fall’s Alexander Twilight Afterschool Workshop series:

“Around the World”
Ji Eun Lee ’14 and Virginia Wiltshire-Gordon ’16
Every week we will explore a new country through arts and crafts, dance, music, and possibly food!  The tentative list of countries is currently: Kenya, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Burundi, Suriname, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Palau, Thailand, South Korea, and Cambodia.

This workshop will meet 3:30-5:30 on Mondays only, it is recommended for children in grades 1-3.

The cost is $6 per day to cover snacks and supplies. All workshops will meet in Twilight Hall from October 22-December 3 (with Thanksgiving week off). To register your child for a workshop or more information please contact Trish Dougherty or visit our website at go/afterschool.

Marathon Reading of Ovid’s Metamorphoses

Please come join in reading or listening to:

Ovid’s Metamorphoses
The Classics Department’s Annual Marathon Reading

When: Fall Family Weekend  (October 5, 6 and 7)

  • Friday: 3-6 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Sunday: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Where:  In front of the Davis Family Library

Contacts: William Guida (wguida@middlebury.edu)
Barrett Smith (basmith@middlebury.edu)

Please come read for us!

  • Read a 15-minute section (text will be provided)
  • No Classical experience or knowledge necessary!
  • Baklava, friends, and good company included!

To Sign Up:  go/marathonreading 

For further information, please contact Classics Department Chair Marc Witkin at witkin@middlebury.edu

Still Spaces Left for Science & Activity Camp

Elementary students, kindergarten through sixth grade, are invited to sample age-appropriate science investigations designed and facilitated by the students in EDST0315, Teaching Elementary Mathematics and Science (Instructor Gregg Humphrey).

The dates are Tuesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 3, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in McCardell Bicentennial Hall Room 411.

Your child is welcome to attend either of these days, but only one. Please call (443-5013) or e-mail (pdougher@middlebury.edu) Trish Dougherty to register. You are welcome to attend with your child.

Science and Activity Camp for Elementary School Students

Elementary students, kindergarten through sixth grade, are invited to sample age-appropriate science investigations designed and facilitated by the students in EDST0315, Teaching Elementary Mathematics and Science (Instructor Gregg Humphrey).

The dates are Tuesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 3, from 3:15-4:15 p.m. in McCardell Bicentennial Hall Room 411.

Your child is welcome to attend either of these days, but only one.  Please call (443-5013) or e-mail (pdougher@middlebury.edu) Trish Dougherty to register. You are welcome to attend with your child.

Last Call: Alexander Twilight After School Workshops

Registration deadline will be February 29. Children able to attend both days of their workshop will get first priority during registration, the cost is $6 per day to cover snacks and supplies. All workshops will meet in Twilight Hall from March 5–April 20 (with the College’s spring break week off).

To register your child for a workshop or more information please contact Trish Dougherty or visit our website at go/afterschool.

Making Your Mark Alexandra Guynn ’12 and Avery McNiff ’12
This workshop will meet 3:30-5:30 Mondays and Wednesdays, it is recommended for 3rd-6th grade children.

Prints have been an important medium in social and political events in various countries and cultures. Each week we will experiment with a new method of printmaking using mainly paper and paint. These methods include techniques derived from woodblock printing, found object printmaking, stamp and stencil making, and even fingerprinting.

Sports Study Casey Watters ’15 and Emma Erwin ’15
This workshop will meet 3:30-5:30 Mondays and Wednesdays, it is recommended for 3rd-6th grade children.

In this workshop, we plan on integrating the cultural, historical, and scientific aspects of sport in correlation with hands on activities. Each session we will focus on these topics in relation to at least one sport; such as soccer, tennis or gymnastics. To further the experience, we will bring in real college athletes to share personal stories and demonstrations.

Stories and Crafts From Around the World Adrianna Baker ’15 and Samantha Wood ’15
This workshop will meet 3:30-5:30 Tuesdays and Thursdays, it is recommended for 3rd-6th grade children.

We will read a new story every day, with a selection from all over the world, we will then discuss the lessons told and learned from each story, and then do an art project centered around the story.

Nature Buddies Elizabeth Boyd ’12 and Stephany Surrette ’12
This workshop has filled.