Bridport Community Newletter

Happy Sunday!

We had a great week at Bridport last week, and enjoyed going to Shoreham for the MUMS concert and meeting our new classmates! We also had a bus safety drill, community time, and so much outside time.

This week, there is no school on Friday to allow for parent/teacher conferences. It is a chance to hear about your child's growth, and see all their hard work. We are so proud of our students and the effort they put in everyday.

As always, reach out with questions

Best,

Jenny

3/19- VEEP Science Day 2

3/20- No School- Parent/Teacher Conference Day

Combined Band & Chorus Concert- 3/25 - 6:00 - Wilson Hall @ Middlebury College

3/26- VEEP Science Day 3

3/30- VTCAP Window Opens

• This week was busy at both Bridport and Shoreham schools! We are in the swing of things now, with events and working groups starting.

  1. On Wednesday, Bridport students travelled to Shoreham to listen to a band and chorus concert from MUMS students! Then, we got together by class, ate a yummy muffin and had a morning meeting. Students learned each other's names, and began to make connections. We found out that we have so much in common! It was so joyful to be all together, and begin forming our new community. As one student said “Wait… we are all going to be in the same place next year?! Yay!!”

  2. Tuesday evening, interested parents and staff from both schools got together to start planning and brainstorming both combined events and transportation needs. We have tentatively planned a combined evening on April 10th from 6-7:30 at BCS for a Potluck and Game Night!

  3. Our next planning meeting will be on April 2nd at 5:00 in the BCS Library. Anyone is welcome to attend.

  
  

  Thank you for your continued support

  
  

  Jenny & Lashawn

2/3 students are working on building arrays to expand their multiplicative thinking. Hands on practice with Ms. Samantha and Ms. M help us cement our thinking. Check it out!

We are thrilled to announce the start of the IB PYP Exhibition for our 5th grade students. This is a monumental milestone in our student’s elementary education—a "capstone" project that celebrates everything they have learned during their time in the Primary Years Program. Exhibition is a student-led, collaborative inquiry process. Students identify a real-world issue they are passionate about, conduct research, and take meaningful action to make a difference.

5th grade families will receive a longer email with more details, but our entire ACSD community can support our students: 1) If you know a student involved in Exhibition ask them what they are discovering and how it affects our world! 2) If you want to be a mentor or offer your real-world expertise for students whose topic relates to your work, contact your principal or Brandi Corbett, PYP Coordinator, bcorbett@acsdvt.org

In this lyrical and empowering picture book, Canadian poet Scott tells a story based on his own experiences as a boy who stuttered. In simple, evocative language, he captures the isolation, social devastation, and self-doubt of a child who feels incapable of communicating his thoughts and offers an affirming way to think about difference. As the boy’s dad picks him up from school one day and takes him for a walk by the river to de-stress and relax, the narrative goes beyond the calming solace found in the natural world to make a more profound comparison and connection.

These resources are helpful to learn more about Jordan Scott

Author & illustrator discussions about their book on Youtube and on The Yarn-School Library Journal

Here, Scott talks about what inspires him to write this book and reads it aloud

This week, Emma and Evelyn were students of the week! They both have been working so hard, and are excellent role models at Bridport School. Good Job!

We had a special certificate from Ms. Ashli for a student who went above and beyond during our bus safety drill on Thursday. Wesley was a safety expert!

Today, I’m highlighting a book that has sparked a beautiful movement in classrooms and homes around the world. It’s about more than just art; it’s about how we see ourselves and each other. More Than Peach by Bellen Woodard

If you haven't yet met Bellen Woodard, she is a young trailblazer who changed the way we think about "the skin-colored crayon."

Her book, More Than Peach, tells the true story of how she took a simple observation—that "flesh" or "skin color" shouldn't just refer to one pale pink crayon—and turned it into the More Than Peach Project®.

Why It’s a Must-Read

• Empowerment: It teaches kids that they don't have to wait until they’re "grown up" to lead or change the world.

• Inclusion: It provides a natural, age-appropriate way to discuss diversity and the beauty of all skin tones.

• Critical Thinking: Bellen’s "brilliant idea" encourages kids to question norms and find creative solutions.

Grades 2/3 got to explore this amazing story this week in guidance and create self portraits with the Crayola colors Bellen helped to create with colors of around the world skin tones. Ask your child to tell you about the book!

Ms. Amber

Spring is here! Temperatures are fluctuating, and we go outside everyday. Please help your child remember to dress for the weather and in layers... and don't forget extra clothes in case we get muddy!

Preschool Interest Survey

If you will have a child who will be 3 years old by September 1, 2026, and you are interested in enrolling in an ACSD preschool for the 2026-2027 school year, please read more here and fill out this interest survey by March 31st, 2026.

Happy March everyone,

This week we started our Hip Hop dance and Tumbling classes. We are very excited to offer these again.

Baseball season is fast approaching and currently have the following players signed up:

Minors-12

Mighty mites-7

Tball-16 (4 spots left)

Tiny Tball-20 (5 spots left)

March 13th is fast approaching so please reach out if you would like to sign your child up.

Thanks

Molly

Shoreham Rec Director