Celebrating Susan Koch and Thanksgiving

We had a beautiful assembly Tuesday to honor Susan Koch, Vermont Teacher of the Year. Governor Peter Shumlin, Secretary Rebecca Holcombe, and the State Education Board Members joined us in the gym for heartfelt speeches, and beautiful music.  Music teacher, Samantha Funk led all of the school children as they sang and signed the Vermont State Song.  The first graders gave Mrs. Koch a surprise with our own song, written and composed by Susan Picking.  Here are the words:

MRS. KOCH

Joy shows in the smile she wears

We feel how much she cares

Learning is a gift we share

Breathing in Nature’s air

Vermont’s Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Koch from Montpelier

She teaches 1st grade right here

Let’s give her a great big cheer

Mrs. Koch likes outdoor  fun

Go out on the  playground and run

Plant seeds and watch em grow in the sun

and bloom when winter is done

Vermont’s Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Koch from Montpelier

She teaches 1st grade right here

Let’s give her a great big cheer

Celebrate our diversity 

work together in community

As we build our history 

At UNION ELEMENTARY

Vermont’s Teacher of the Year

Mrs. Koch from Montpelier

She teaches 1st grade right here

Let’s give her a great big cheer

Later on Tuesday, we had a great visit to the Montpelier Police Station.  We toured the holding cells, 911 call center, and were able to climb inside a police car!