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‘It takes a village” might sound a little clichéd, but it’s what comes to mind when learning about the Martha’s Vineyard Public Charter School (MVPCS) mentorship program. Twenty-two ninth- and tenth-grade students work one-on-one with mentors for two hours every Wednesday. The program stalled when COVID hit, but Peter Steedman, MVPCS director, says, “Now it’s […]
You may have seen him atop a retro fire truck riding down Main Street in Edgartown, or at an Island library with frenetic children bouncing on his lap caterwauling Christmas wishes. Wherever you see Santa Claus this holiday season, you can be sure his clothes will be tarnished with ashes and soot from spreading cheer […]
The Martha's Vineyard Times New storybook walk at Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuary The beloved book âThe Gruffalo,â by Julia Donaldson, with illustrations by Axel Scheffler, will be the next book at Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuaryâs storybook walk, which began last Saturday afternoon, April 19. According to a press release from Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuary, âThe Gruffalo” is the story of a clever mouse who takes a walk in the woods and outsmarts the animals he encounters who would like to eat him by telling them about the Gruffalo. What is a Gruffolo? Find ...
The Martha's Vineyard Times Storybook Walk at Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuary Sheriffâs Meadow Foundation and the Edgartown Public Library are partnering to launch a series of storybook walks for children at Sheriffâs Meadow Sanctuary, beginning on Saturday, March 13, at 9 am. For the first book, Elyce Bonnell, childrenâs librarian at the Edgartown library, has selected the story, âThe Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry, and The Big Hungry Bear,â by Don and Audrey Wood. âIt’s a fun book for all ages!â Bonnell says in a press release. Take ho...