December 13, 2018

Local Events during Vacation

Check out some local family-friendly events that will occur during Bellcate’s December vacation. Flynn Center of Performing Arts Located at 153 Main Street, Burlington, VT 05401; Phone 802-652-4500; Online at www.flynncenter.org Shen Yun Dec. 22-23, Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, Burlington New York-based dance and music company Shen Yun’s classical Chinese dances portray cultural… Read more »

December 5, 2018

Bouldering

Over the 2nd quarter, a Bellcate student has been exploring a form of rock climbing at the local Metrorock Climbing Center known as “Bouldering.” The sport focuses on ascending small (8-12 ft) to mid-sized (12-15ft) boulders, with varying routes, without ropes or a harness. These routes, also known as problems, vary in difficulty depending on… Read more »

November 30, 2018

Snow Skating at Bellcate!

At Bellcate we have a pretty committed and talented crew of skateboarders. Skateboarding and long boarding are physical education classes and have always been a popular offering. Skating can provide young people with a structured way to take healthy risks and get a healthy boost of excitement. With Talent Skate Park now closed, we had… Read more »

November 7, 2018

Bulldogs Claw Their Way To Gold

After a long fall of practices, the Bellcate Bulldog Track Team took to Champlain Valley Union High School for the Special Olympic Fall Games (October 20/21).  The team of Marcus, Marissa, Kade, Alex, and Daniel competed in events such as the 50 meter run, 100 meter run, 200 meter run, softball throw, shot put, and… Read more »

November 2, 2018

Season of Giving

For years now, Marina and I have celebrated the Giving Season. It’s a time to focus on others that are important to us. This can be individuals, groups, or our larger community. With holidays approaching, it’s easy to think about, “What will I get? What do I want?”, but that need to get get get… Read more »

November 2, 2018

Welcome to the Book Nook

It’s a quiet, relaxing space in the center of Bellcates’ exciting learning space. It’s the Book Nook. Designed and implemented by student Eric and staff as a place for quiet repose and reading. It is softly lit with Himalayan Salt lamps and reading lights creating a comfortable and warm reading space. In an effort to… Read more »