The Fleming Flyer

Greetings Fleming Families!

I hope this message finds you well! We are right back in the rhythm of things hear at Fleming and we are one week away from the end of the first semester! Everyone worked hard this week to make sure skating was a success for our students and so that STAR testing could take place too! I am excited to see the star data for our students and the progress they are making.

As you know the winter concert is coming right up. Next week we will be communicating some reminders and updates about the winter concert scheduled for Wednesday January 28th. We have very limited parking so please plan ahead that many people will need to park off campus as we need to guarantee the ability for emergency vehicles to be able to access all parts of the building and campus.

Please look through the updates below and enjoy the additional day off on Monday in celebration of Martin Luther King Day.

Have a great weekend,

- Matt

Please read through this letter regarding the NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) test coming up for our 4th grade students.

Happy 2026! We've been cooking up some exciting new events for the Fleming community and we can't wait for you to be part of the fun.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

- Friday, February 6, 5-7PM at EHS Cafeteria. Fleming's first ever COMMUNITY DINNER! Take a Friday night off from figuring out what dinner will be and join fellow classmates, families and staff members. A pasta dinner will be catered in from Vespa's in Essex Junction (details of menu options can be shared soon). Beverages and dessert also to be provided. While you do NOT need to RSVP, we are collecting a headcount via this form to help us estimate our order size.

- Friday, April 10, 5-7PM in the Fleming Gym. Come out for a MOVIE NIGHT in the gym. More details to come!

- Upcoming PTO Meeting dates:

• Tuesday, January 13
• Tuesday, February 10
• Tuesday, March 10
• Tuesday, April 14
• Tuesday, May 12

Meetings take place 5-6PM in the Fleming library. Check out our slide deck for a look at what we've discussed.

- Can't make the meetings but looking for volunteer opportunities? Let us know, and we'll be sure to reach out when the time arises!

Stay in touch by bookmarking www.flemingpto.com or our Facebook page!

See you soon!

Your PTO crew

Support our PTO all year long - chip in anytime on GiveButter and help keep the fun going.

As we reach the mid-point of the year and with snow banks taking up more space on roads and walkways, we wanted to provide some reminders and tips for safe walks to and from school. We have also had a couple of isolated situations in which students have had interactions with older students or community members that were concerning. Please see the tips and reminder below!

• Stick to the main routes with sidewalks
• Walk in groups
• Arrange "walking busses" with neighborhood peers and parents
• If concerned or feeling unsafe in any way - go to a crossing guard, public place, or community business and ask for help or call a parent.
• Dress for the weather
• Be sure (especially with winter conditions) that cars see you and stop before crossing the street

Hello Caregivers,

I hope you all had a great end to 2025, and a great start to 2026!

I am writing to announce that the Essex CHIPS Teen and Tween Center Application deadline has been extended! You and your students may submit an application up until all spots are filled. We encourage you to apply this week before program starts Tuesday, January 13th!

Apply here: 2026 Teen and Tween Center Application

Our Drop In Open House is this week! Join us back at 2 Lincoln Street between 4 PM and 7 PM to meet our new directors, meet our board members, decorate cookies, play games, and more! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Registration to our January 9th Teen Movie Night is also open! Join us 3:15 PM - 6:30 PM to watch the live action film How to Train Your Dragon! There will be pizza, popcorn and refreshments!

Register Here: Movie Night Registration

I look forward to meeting you soon!

Best,

--

Makayla Jones

she/her/hers

Teen and Tween Center Director, Essex CHIPS

Inspiring Youth, Building Healthy Communities
Serving Essex, Essex Junction, & Westford since 1986

2 Lincoln Street

Essex Junction, VT 05452

802-878-6982

https://www.essexchips.org/

Please be reminded that students need to have the following clothing / gear for recess. Please reach out to the school if you do not have any required winter clothing.

- Hat or Hood

- Gloves OR Mittens

- Winter Coat / Fleece etc

- *Snow pants are required to play in the snow / sledding

- *Boots are required to leave the pavement

• 1/19 - NO SCHOOL (MLK Day)
• 1/23 - Progress Reports
• 1/28 - Winter Concert
• 2/6 - Community Dinner @ EHS 5:00 - 7:00
• Dance off Location and Date TBD (soon)

Please note that EWSD has outlined walking zones for our various schools, and bussing is not typically available in those zones. To check the Fleming walking zone please refer to the following link: https://shorturl.at/hNbvH

Please refer to this document for information on many resources available to you in the greater Essex community. The list includes information related to housing, food, child care, pet care and other essentials.

All children will receive free breakfast and lunch this year regardless of your household income eligibility. Our EWSD Child Nutrition Program provides nutrition information and menu options. For more information, you can visit: https://www.ewsd.org/page/child-nutrition