Bridport Community Newletter

Hello, BCS!

We have a busy week ahead of us as we wrap up our year. I want to make sure you have all the information and dates. I can't wait to celebrate the end of the year with this amazing group of learners. If you have any questions about the next week please reach out.

Thursday 6/12

10:00AM- Preschool Graduation and Celebration!

1:45PM- K-5 Celebration of Learning

Friday 6/13

All Day Field trip to VINS (more info below)

Monday 6/16

1:30- 5th Grade Graduation and Celebration!

Tuesday 6/17

Last Day of School! Please have your child wear clothes that can either get wet, or bring a change of clothes.

See you soon!

Jenny

We had such a fabulous month with Kate Gridley learning about how to observe and sketch the natural world around us.

We can't wait to show you our work on June 12th!

- Students MUST be at school at 7:45am, unfortunately we cannot hold the bus for late arrivals. We will leave school no later than 8am.

- Please have your child wear their navy Bridport shirt they received earlier this year and comfortable walking shoes.

- Sunscreen and bug spray must be applied before school.

- Students only need a water bottle- we are providing the rest!

- We return around 3:30, with the late bus leaving school around 3:45 when it arrives from Middlebury.

Now that the temperatures are rising, I want to send some care reminders out for families to keep in mind.

Sunscreen

• Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before sun exposure

• Choose sunscreen that is at least 30 SPF

• Broad spectrum sunscreen protects against UVA and UVB radiation

• Reapply every 2 hours or per the bottle instructions

• For younger students, adults should assist with application

Bug Spray

• Use the appropriate and recommended amount per spray bottle

• Adults at home or school should apply bug spray - students can not spray themselves

• If using sunscreen, let sunscreen dry for 20 minutes before applying bug spray

• Bug sprays should contain no more than 30% DEET when used on children

Ticks

• Recommended to do daily tick checks done at home

• Avoid brush, tall grass and leaves

• Wear tall socks and pants for when in tick habitats

• Spray bug spray with Deet on the legs

• If you find a tick on a student, an adult should remove it with teasers right way

General Reminders

• Stay Hydrated

• Wear hats to protect from the sun

Stay healthy and have fun with the outdoors while taking care of ourselves!

If you have any questions please reach out!

Best,

Dani Girard, MSN RN

ACSD School Nurse

dgirard@acsdvt.org

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The Impact of Responsive Classroom Practices on Student Self-Efficacy and Social-Emotional Skills

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Thursday 6/12- 10AM Preschool Graduation,

1:45 All School Assembly and Celebration of Learning

Friday 6/13- All School Field Trip to VINS

Monday 6/16- 5th Grade Graduation 1PM

Tuesday 6/17- Last day of School!

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