RES Newsletter

This month we've had the opportunity to have Barbara Paulson as our artist in residence. She has worked with all classes in the art of puppet building based on each grade levels chosen theme. Barbara will return next week to help students finish their unique puppets.

In addition Puppets in Education presented workshops about anxiety/worry. The students were engaged and had great questions and comments. Many strategies to deal with anxious thoughts were talked about and practices during each session.

A great big thank you to Melissa O'Neill and Sarah Metcalf for bringing these programs to our school.

Upcoming events

Spirit Fridays

4/18-Game day

April break 21-25

Salisbury Community School would like to invite all interested Ripton parents, students, and community members to come visit the school, learn about systems and logistics from principal Bjarki Sears, and share what you are thinking about, and feeling that you need, as we move toward joining together next year! The dates will be Tuesday, April 29th and Wednesday April 30th from 6:30-7:30 (come for as long or as little as you would like!). We are holding it on two different nights so that if students have things (like sprots practices) that prevent them from coming one night, they can come the other. This will be a very "information-based" session with the principal. We will have more robust community-building events with both communities (social events and potlucks) as we get into the warmth of May

Dear Salisbury and Ripton Community,

We want to share an update on the Salisbury Principal Hiring process with you. The final day for candidates to apply to the position is next Friday, April 18th. A Screening Committee will hold screening interviews during the week of April 28. Candidates who advance from the screening interviews will be invited to return to the school later that week or early the week of May 5 to tour the school, meet with staff, and meet with families. Staff and families from Salisbury and Ripton will be invited to meet with the candidates and offer feedback. Dr. Baker hopes to advance a final candidate to the Board on May 14th. Please reach out to Emily Blistein eblistein@acsdvt.org with any questions.

Hello Ripton Fourth and Fifth Grade Friends and Families!

A reception honoring our amazing Ripton School 4th & 5th Grade Artists, along with the students of several other Vermont schools, will be held at the Chandler Art Center in Randolph, VT this Friday, April 11, from 5-6:30pm. Refreshments will be served and everyone is invited to construct a "Flag of Hope and Wellness".

As an added bonus this year, a free concert by a Ugandan youth based performing arts group immediately follows the reception. Here's a little more about the group. It sounds like it will be a wonderful evening!

"Dance of Hope is a Ugandan youth based performing arts ensemble that brings Africa’s rich cultural heritage to the world through concerts and outreach with their vibrant spectacle, pulsating with invigorating drum beats, exhilarating choreography and enchanting harmonies."

If you can't make the reception, the art will be hanging all month in the Chandler Art Center Gallery. The Gallery will be open during regular business hours. Please be in touch if you have any questions.

Artfully Yours,

Eileen Gombosi

May is quickly approaching and that means it's time to think about May Day! Every year Ripton students deliver flowers and treats in decorated bags to community members and friends! This year we will be delivering bags on Wednesday, April 30th at 8:00. As there is a break between now and this year's delivery date I wanted to get this email and sign up sheet circulating early! We expect to deliver 50 (+/-) bags with two treats per bag. If you are able to help with baking a sweet treat and/or deliveries please sign up here! Thank you!

Best,

Erin Robinson

T-shirts, shorts, crocs or sandals can be worn on their own outside (meaning no additional layers required) when the temperature is 40 + degrees

Long sleeves are ok to be worn on their own outside when the temperature is 39-32 degrees but it’s time to pack up the crocs & sandals!

Coats, hats, gloves & boots are required for temperatures under 32 degrees

• Water bottle
  

• A daily snack

• Sneakers on Tuesday & Friday PE days!