SCS Community Newsletter

Dear SCS Families, Caregivers, and Shelburne Community,

SCS Prioritizing Connection Over Pace: Choosing depth and relationship-building over rushing, laying a strong foundation for profound growth throughout the year. That may look different across the grade levels, but here are a few examples:

• PreK having a closing circle on the PreK playground

• Ms. Roth getting into kindergarten and reading books about Belonging and Acceptance

• Extra staff joining student lunches to sit and talk while the table eats and socializes

• Team walks around the school grounds to connect and consolidate morning instruction

We hope those of you who attended 5-8 Curriculum Night on Wednesday felt this as well. Our goals in these first few weeks are to get kids acclimated to the newness of the year. Even if they don’t have a new teacher, all students have new peers, new grade levels, and a new schedule. We know change can be a challenge, so teachers are working hard to support students’ executive functioning skills with color-coded schedules, tips for cubby organization, and lots of practice with the routines that will help the year go smoothly.

In Partnership,

Brett, Jen, and Tania

• 9/21 - NO SCHOOL - Yom Kippur
• 9/22-24 - School Photos (details below)
• 9/24 - Field Trip - 2nd grade, Maynard-Jacob and DaBica
• 9/24 - Field Trip - Red Team Cohort B
• 9/25 - Field Trip - 2nd grade, Hansen & Sells
• 9/25 - Dynamic Experiences Tickets Sales End
• 9/28 - Field Trip - Red Team Cohort B
• 9/29 - Field Trip - 8th Grade
• 9/30 - PreK-4 Open House (5:00-6:00 pm, PreK-4 classrooms)
• 10/2 - Field Trip - 5 & 6th Grade
• 10/6 - PTO Meeting (6:00 - 7pm, Green Team Space)
• 10/7 - Field Trip - Middle School
• 10/10 - Pancake Breakfast and Newbury Cup (SCS Cafeteria and Fields)
• 10/13 - Photo Makeup day

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Ann-Marie with AMV Photography will be here to take school photos!

Here is the schedule to determine which day your student's classroom will have their photo day.

We could use a few more volunteers to help with picture days. Sign up is here.

• Thank you to all who are using PickUp Patrol to report absences, late arrivals, early dismissals, leave/return, and changes to end-of-day dismissals.
• If you have not entered a default plan, please connect with Jane Graham at jgraham@cvsdvt.org or call 802-383-1101.

• SCS PickUp Patrol Caregiver Guide

SKAT clubs start next week - you can view the offerings and register at the SKAT link on the SCS website.

• Mondays: Rainbow Club (starts 9/28)
• Tuesdays: Fiber Arts for 4th-8th (starts 9/22)
• Wednesdays: Ultimate Frisbee for 5th-8th (9/23-10/28)
• Thursdays: Yoga for 5th & 6th (9/24-10/29)

* Clubs are free and materials are provided

* Sign Up for Late Bus through PickUp Patrol

* Have questions? Contact Sarah Sargent: ssargent@cvsdvt.org

SCS is pleased to announce the start of Robocats - an after school first lego league team for students from 4th-8th grade that focuses on teamwork, robotics, and coding where all are welcome no matter their past experiences or current knowledge in these areas.

Join new and returning RoboCats in the Exploration Center (aka the Library) for this exciting Tuesday and Thursday after school program from 2:45-4:30! We will kick off the season Thursday 9/24/26 in the Library from 2:45pm to 4:30. New members to the team should fill out this registration form for this season.

Previous team members should fill out only contact information and transportation needs.

ALL team members needing the late bus must note the late bus in PickUp Patrol by making a "plan change":

Change page > Select the date > Click the Dismissal Plan option > Select the Late Bus plan option from the drop-down> Submit.

PTO volunteers are compiling the data for the 26-27 SCS Directory. This is a final reminder that if you need to update your child's permissions and contact information in PowerSchool, please do so by Wednesday, 9/23.

If you have opted in to the Directory, the following information will be included:

• Student's name, grade, and homeroom
• Parent/guardian name(s), phone number(s,) and email address(es) *

* Unless noted otherwise on the permission form

Green Team students received their Chromebooks on Thursday. We've gotten some thoughtful questions about screen time at SCS, spurred by many recent news articles. While we see value in using Chromebooks for specific, well-designed purposes, we know that too much time in front of a screen at school can be challenging for many reasons. All of our teams are being especially deliberate in thinking about how Chromebooks can enhance the learning taking place in classrooms, and when it makes sense to stick with the tried and true approach of pencil and paper.

Our bus evacuation drill were a success this week with many thanks to the helping hands

of our middle school students!

One of our most favorite PTO fundraisers where SCS staff donate unique experiences for students, and families to enter to win! From special activities to one-of-a-kind adventures, there’s something for everyone - and every entry helps support our school. We have an amazing lineup of experiences donated by our SCS staff - this is a fundraiser you won’t want to miss!

Tickets are just $1 each, or 20 for $15, making it easy to get in on the fun while supporting SCS.

More details including the full list of experiences and how to purchase tickets, is available now on the PTO website and packets will be handed out in Friday Folders today for K-4 students.

Thank you for supporting the SCS PTO and helping us make great things happen for our students!

We’re looking for local businesses and community members who would like to advertise in our upcoming SCS Directory! Advertising is a great way to support our schools while getting your business in front of SCS families.

Interested in placing an ad? Reach out to Julia at julias@shelburnepto.org for details and pricing. Thank you for supporting SCS!

SUBMISSION DEALDINE: FRIDAY, 10/2

Come cheer on your hometown athletes at CVU’s annual Spirit Day, a celebration of Redhawk pride featuring a full day of home games, fans and festivities!

Soccer, field hockey, volleyball and football games will take place throughout the day, while food trucks, concessions, music, face painting and a CVU merchandise booth will round out the festivities.

All are welcome!

Grab your bike and join us for a fun fall bike loop on September 27th at 10:00 am! We'll meet at the Shelburne Supermarket parking lot, ride into Charlotte, and stop at Shelburne Orchards to enjoy cider donuts before heading back. The 15-mile route features gorgeous roads, and we'll keep a relaxed pace. This event will be hosted by the Shelburne Forward Together Bike and Pedestrian Task Force. We look forward to seeing you there!