Bridport Community Newletter

Happy Sunday!

Thank you for all you did this school year to support our teachers and students. We had such an amazing school year, and this past week was a fun way to wrap it all up. Students spent time reflecting on the year, and celebrating our successes.

I hope you all have a restful, joy-filled summer. If your child is attending summer camp- we will see them soon!

Best,

Jenny

As we work with Betcha and the District Office, it would be helpful to get some feedback from you about your plans and needs for transportation next school year.

If you could please fill out the following survey as soon as you are able that would be great!

Thank you!

Jenny & Lashawn

Survey: https://forms.gle/eijRd6CVZ3yjkMLu8

I am pleased to announce that Abigail Adams, Librarian at the above-mentioned schools, is the Rosen Publishing Northern New England School Librarian of the Month for May 2026.

The Rosen Publishing Northern New England School Librarian of the Month is a new award that recognizes Vermont School Library Association (VSLA), New Hampshire School Library Media Association (NHSLMA), and Maine Association of School Librarians (MASL) members who provide outstanding service to their school community or to the school library community.

Abigail’s nominators state, ‘Abby provides exceptional library services to so many students and community members. Not only is Abby an amazing school librarian who shares many essential skills with her students, but she also serves on the Red Clover Book Award committee, dedicating countless hours to selecting 10 outstanding picture books for Vermont students to experience.’

Established in 1950, the Rosen Publishing Group offers engaging print and digital books on a wide range of topics that are aligned with the curriculum. Rosen is also known for databases and interactive e-books. This generous award allows Abby to select a set of Rosen print titles for her school libraries. It includes a year’s access to Rosen’s PowerKnowledge Science database, which the National Science Teachers’ Association reviewed as “Useful and kid-friendly...Provides the bridge between textbook, inquiry, and technology.” Congratulations to Abigail!

Sincerely,

Susie Snow, VSLA Awards Chair and Past-President

Do you need child care for your 3-5-year-old? Our new Shoreham preschool has openings for children who will be 3-years-old by September 1, 2026! Our Shoreham preschool program will open in Fall 2026. It runs for 35 weeks per year and is free for all participants. The program has 2 licensed teachers and is open to all children. Read more about our ACSD preschool program here and fill out this form to apply. Share this link with friends and neighbors with young children!

ACSD will again be providing summer meals to students 18 years and younger. Here are the dates, time and location for meal pick up.

Mary Hogan School: June 15th - August 14 Monday through Friday (Weekend Meals will be available for pick up on Fridays). Pick up time is 11:00 - 12:30. Lunch for that day and breakfast for the next will be available.

MUMS: June 15th - August 14 Monday through Friday (Weekend Meals will be available for pick up on Fridays). Pick up time is 11:00 - 12:00. Lunch for that day and breakfast for the next will be available.

Shoreham: July 6th - July 31 Monday through Friday. Pick up time is 11:00 - 12:00. Lunch for that day and breakfast for the next will be available.

Summer reading builds a positive relationship with books. It helps children maintain and strengthen their literacy skills when school is out. Without regular reading practice, many students experience the “summer slide,” losing progress in reading comprehension, vocabulary, and confidence. Consistent access to books and engaging reading activities can make a measurable difference in keeping kids on track.

Reading Is Fundamental (RIF)is an organization that donates thousands of dollars in books for our students to take home free books! They also offer a summer reading challenge! Head to our Summer Reading Camp page to learn about our Summer Reading Challenge and discover easy, fun ways to build reading into each day. Get free virtual storybooks, recommendations, hands-on activities, and fresh inspiration to keep kids excited, motivated, and exploring, while avoiding the dreaded summer slide.

As we prepare for the upcoming summer season, we want to reach out about students and summer camps. The Vermont Department of Health has compiled resources and guidance to help camps prevent and manage common health and safety risks such as vaccine-preventable diseases, norovirus, heat, air quality, rabies, ticks, mosquitoes, and injuries.

Campers have a safe, healthy, and enjoyable experience by following these health guidelines:

• Campers and camp staff who are not up to date with vaccines should be immunized before camp to make sure they are protected against illnesses like chicken pox, whooping cough (pertussis), tetanus, and measles.
• Families should check with their health care provider to determine if campers are up to date.
• Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. It spreads quickly in group settings. To help prevent norovirus, remember to wash hands often with soap and water (hand sanitizer doesn’t work against norovirus!) and to keep children home from day camps for at least 24 hours after symptoms are gone.
• Families should have a communication plan to be ready in case of emergencies.
• Sign up for emergency alerts at VT Alerts.
• Know where to find information about exposure to ticks, mosquitoes, rabies, cyanobacteria, and about hot weather and air quality.