Principal's Newsletter

The big snowstorm on Monday left very fun snowbanks around the upper parking lot. Students had a great time playing in them during recess!

Please review the At A Glance documents for your child's grade. These are the specific skills and concepts from which the progress reports are developed.

Flu activity is on the rise at SCS. We have cases of flu and/or flu-like illnesses in almost every grade. The flu is a highly contagious respiratory virus. It is spread through respiratory droplets or by touching contaminated surfaces. Flu symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, body/muscle aches, chills, and headache. Remember, having a fever and just one other symptom can be the flu. This is a good time to review some prevention techniques:

• Cough and/or sneeze into your bent elbow or a tissue

• Wash your hands with soap and water frequently

• Wear a facial mask when around others that are ill or if experiencing cold symptoms yourself

• Stay home when sick (follow district guidelines)

• Clean high-touch surfaces frequently with household disinfectants

• Get plenty of rest (students need 8-10 hours of sleep each night - more if ill)

• Eat a well-balanced diet

• Drink plenty of fluids (6-8 cups of water a day)

Feel free to email Nurse Jones with any questions or call the Vermont Department of Health at 802-863-7240, option 2.

In the case of unexpected changes in the bus schedule/route or the day’s schedule (due to inclement weather or other unexpected events), I will send a text alert out to families through our School Messenger system. We were made aware earlier this week that parents need to “opt in” to receive these texts. Please follow the steps below to register your cellphone with School Messenger if you have not been receiving my texts yet.

Friday, January 30th --Progress Reports go home in backpacks

Wednesday, February 4th --Early Release Day!

Combined School Band and Chorus Concert @ SCS --Tuesday, February 10th, 6:30PM

SCS C-30 School Choice Open House --Thursday, February 12th, 5:30 - 6:30PM

February Vacation --February 23rd - 27th

Get Involved at Salisbury Community School!

Meetings are (generally) the first Thursday of every month, 6:30 - 8 PM in the library.

Feel free to contact us at: foscsvt@gmail.com with any questions or ideas.

This Monday the 2nd, students will receive an order form for selling High Mowing's most popular seeds and seed combinations to raise money for school related activities and materials. Students are encouraged to ask family members, neighbors and friends to purchase seeds for the coming spring & summer.

Order forms are due back at school on Wednesday, February 18th.

Please take a minute to complete the survey below about NEW afterschool opportunities through MALT (The Middlebury Area Land Trust)

The ACSD Board recently revised Board Policy C30, School Assignment and Intra-District Transfer, to offer more flexibility to ACSD families when choosing an elementary school for their child(ren). If you are interested in having your child attend a different K-5 elementary school, please read more about the policy and the application process here. To apply, use this form or visit your school’s front office or the ACSD District Office for a paper application. The application process begins on January 30th and all applications must be received by March 2nd, 2026.

There will be two information sessions to learn more, ask questions, and get support filling out the application:

• Thurs, February 5th: 5:30-6:30pm Virtual Q&A with the Superintendent. Use this Google meet link.

Weds, February 18: 8:30-9:30am: In person Q+A and Application Assistance at the Superintendent's Office (49 Charles Ave, Middlebury)