Kuba was a teacher's helper in his BHS Yes Program (Year End Studies) and he worked in Aziza Malik's 5th grade classroom. He said it was his way of "testing the waters" as he was trying to get a sense if he would like elementary education as a college major. He said it was amazing, and this is what Aziza wrote about him:

Kuba has been absolutely incredible in our classroom.  From the moment he joined us, he became a true celebrity in our class.  Everyone wanted to sit near him, work with him, joke with him, or convince him to join whatever was happening next.  He fit into our classroom community to naturally and brought such an easygoing, joyful, and helpful presence to every day.  

I went around the room and asked students what htey appreciated about Kuba, and their answers really say it all.  They said things like: 

"I loved how he played games with us at recess." 

"He helped me with my museum prject and made it easier." 

"He is really kind, and also really tall." 

"He always seems happy and has a smile on his face."

"I like that he jokes around with us and makes things more fun."

"He is always willing to help when someone needs support."

"He has a really good personality."

"I liked having him in our class because he is so funny."

"He is always in a good mood."

"He made our classroom feel more fun."   

What stood out to me most is that Kuba was never just "helping out."

He was all in.  He helped with graduation rehearsals, went out for extra recesses, jumped into classroom projects, connected with students, and even volunteered at afterschool in addition to his time with us.  He came with us to Camp Abnaki for a 12+ hour day and was just as postive, helpful, and engaged at the end as he was at the beginning. He also fully joined in on SPA Day, letting students pait his nails and celebrating righ alongside us. 

Kuba truly felt like part of our class. He noticed where he was needed and stepped in with kindness, confidence, and humor.  He has gone above and beyond in every way, and he has brought to much to our classroom community.    I truly would hire him in a second, and I hope he comes back to student teach at Champlain someday. We are so lucky to have had him with us.  He is AMAZING!     

I think he found his answer....and I do believe it's YES! 

Happy Bird Boy on the Beach

Anders is taking an extra hard summer class this year and said the most fun part of all  is being out in nature looking at, listening to, and searching for birds.  Ornithology is kicking his ass.  But here he is looking so darn happy at Plum Island.  They've been out on the field every day and that is awesome.  Though the 2 quizes a day and all of the memorization of bird names, facts, calls, habitats, etc. is a bit tough in a two week course!  He did prevail!!  Way to do hard things Anders!

 

Follies

Kuba's last Very Merry Theatre show was this past weekend and Oh, what  complex show it was. He's quite the remarkable actor/singe and here are some photos and some videos of him performing.  

The many faces of the talented and zany Kuba!! 

 

Decision Made

Just like with Anders college decision, Kuba too has searched far and wide for his college path.

"Waitlisted" was a common theme this time around for Kuba. We scoured so many schools, took many road trips,  and in the end he chose UVM because it has an excellent education program, and of course he will be an excellent teacher.  There were other perks too...like his brother and his family.  

GO KUBA!  GO CAT GO!   

Senior Prom 2026

As expected, this was a super fun prom night for Kuba and his theater friends.

It started out in Jericho, moved to the Old Lantern in Charlotte, (where I hear there was fabulous food, lots of dancing and even some basketball to watch) followed by an overnight at Siena's in Burlington. It was  a big sleepover crowd.  Kuba looked smashing in his suit and hammed it up for his home photos. 

Strike a Pose

It's a bit. 

 

Curling - Like in the Winter Olympics, but Different

 

Twenty-One

 

 

 

 21!

It was a multi-day celebration for Anders this year as it  was a big birthday! 

Family dinner, surprise escape room, where we came away with the best time of the month, then a surprise birthday waffle brunch with college friends and lots of games!  Ping-pong, balloon pong, and a Mario cart championship. All of it was really nice and I do believe he had a great birthday. 

Sunday Bliss

 

RENT - School Addition

Check out these videos 

https://youtu.be/I6ystmlg9vo?feature=shared

https://youtu.be/ZI5XVntzZng

https://youtu.be/UCmL_GkWwjg

 

Family Date Night

FINALLY!  Family date night!  We ate the most delicious cheese fondu and then watched 2 episodes of Stranger things.  It was so yummy, cozy, and fun.  Plus, the table was set so beautifully! 

 

 

Happy New Year 2026!!

 

Our Gingerbread House

Our Gingerbread House

Anna made a house of ginger
it was so sugary sweet
it took her all day long to make
but lasted only weeks

first we cracked the ceiling
then we cracked the door
next we broke all four walls
happily we tore

Jamie, Zoe, Anders, Kuba,
Anna, Judy and some more
crunched and shouted as we ate
yummy to the core! 

A to Z 2025

A Anna, Anders, Annie, Anna Grace, AI artificial Intelligence,

B Bugs, BearBear, Burned down RV, Blood on the Clocktower, Better Together group, Birding, Barbro, 

C Costa Rica, College visits, Caretaking, 

D Dock, Dingy, many Dinners at Dining room table, 

E 18, EMS,

F Friends, Far Far’s journals, 57, Fabulous Four, Flower boxes, 

G Glynnis, Governors Institute for the Arts, our Gardens, 

H Honda Ridgeline, HADESTOWN, Hades, Heathers

I ICE, 

J Judy, junior year, Jean Val jean, Jamie & AJ, 

K Kuba, 

L Camp Little Notch, Les Misérables, trip to London, Last year of teaching, 

M Morgan, Milo,

N New Village Farm, No Kings Rally, 

O OSA Peninsula, 

P Pura Vida, Parkinson’s, Peter Pan, Palo-Seco, Protesting, new pizza oven, Perkins Pier, Plum Island, 

Q Quarry Hill, made Quilt for our bed, 

R Robin Fawcett, anticipating Retirement,

S Siena, Sandy, SIX-SEVEN, Thea's sundowners, 65, snowplowing Mr Krugers, sledding on Mr. Philo, Senior year, Stainless Steel counter, Sound of Music, Six, Sweden with Morfar, Sailing, Sunsets on the lake, Sandy’s cabin, Sailing to and from the mooring, Semester abroad, Signboard on Sidewalk

T Thea, Tiger, 20, Truro, Tufts?, Thrifting, Travel, 

U Ukelele, UVM greenhouses,

V Valerie, Very Merry, Captain Von Trapp

W Werewolf,

X MMXXV,

Y YES program, Yard sales, 

Z Zoe,