SCS Community Newsletter

Dear SCS Families and Caregivers,

We wanted to take a moment to express our deepest gratitude for your incredible support throughout the 2025–2026 school year! That unmistakable community spirit was on full display today at our annual PTO Jog-a-thon—a reflection of what is possible when we all come together for the kids.

We watched the sheer joy and determination of our students as they powered through their laps around the bus loop and the Davis Park neighborhood. But what made today truly special was the powerful connection surrounding them: the sound of parents, caregivers, and staff cheering in unison, lifting up every single child with every single step. It was a beautiful reminder that our kids thrive because they have a whole village running alongside them.

Thank you for showing up to cheer on our joggers, for donating your valuable time as volunteers, and for financially supporting the many impactful projects here at SCS. It truly takes a village, and we are so incredibly grateful for ours.

Our PreK through 8th grade students’ experiences this week highlight how fortunate we are to work in this community. There is a deeply woven interconnection between students and the adults who care for them.

• The track and field meet our fourth graders participated in at CVU was run by CVU students. Imagine the time, dedication and commitment it took to bring all fourth graders from around the district together for one day.

• The PreK closing ceremony was filled with songs, snacks and multi-generational joy. Many of these youngest learners will be joining us for kindergarten in the fall.

• The new SCS Hoop House was dedicated this week. This project was initiated by students ten years ago and the cutting of the ribbon was a symbolic gateway to the next round of students imagining new possibilities. Thank you to the generous donation of time and expertise from our community to help make this happen!

Antonia, Jen and Brett

The SCS Administrative team

6/9 Grade 4 to Mt Philo

6/9 Adam and Joey's class to the Maritime Museum

6/9 Green Team to Button Bay State Park

6/9 Grade 2 to Tafts Milk & Maple Farm

6/11 2nd Grade Economy Fair (9:00 - 10am)

6/11 Green Team Writing Celebration (9:00 - 10am)

6/11 Ms. Moore and Newman's class to Maritime Museum

6/11 Last Day of SCS for 8th Grade (11:30 dismissal)

6/11 8th Grade Graduation (5:30pm, SCS Gym) & Dance (7:00-9:30 pm, Shelburne Town Hall)

6/12 Last Day of School K-7 (11:30 dismissal)

CVSD 2025-2026 Calendar

CVSD 2026-2027 Calendar

A huge thank you to all of our students, families, volunteers and staff who helped make this year’s

Jog-a-thon such a tremendous success! From cheering on runners and volunteering your time to donating and supporting our school community, your enthusiasm and generosity made the day truly special.

The energy, school spirit, and smiles we saw throughout the event were a wonderful reminder of what makes our school community so amazing. We are incredibly grateful for your support and partnership. Thank you for helping create a fun, memorable day for our students while supporting important programs and opportunities at our school.

A huge shoutout to our amazing kitchen staff for the delicious BBQ picnic - they truly helped make the day extra special!

Missed the chance to donate? There’s still time! Donations remain open, and every contribution helps support our students and school programs. If you’d like to help us reach our goal, we welcome your support.

Thank you for being part of such an amazing day - we couldn’t have done it without you!

Please remember that the late bus will not be running for the remainder of the school year.

Thank you to our PTO volunteers, our Lost & Found items will be out in the breezeway by the main entrance this weekend. Please come take a look and claim any items that are missing from your home!

CVSD’s Free Summer Meals Program runs from Thursday, June 25, through Thursday, August 13, and provides free meal boxes for children who are 18 years old and younger. Meal ordering will be available beginning Sunday, June 14, and all CVSD families will be notified weekly by email on Sundays with the form to order meals for pickup the following week. Learn More

School Families are invited to shop by appointment at the Shelburne Food Shelf each week the food shelf is open during summer vacation, and all year, to get extra breakfast and lunch food for their students as well as to shop for the whole family.

The Shelburne Food Shelf is open the second and fourth week of every month at these times:

June

6/9, Tuesday 5-7 6/11, Thursday 9-11 6/13, Saturday 9-11

6/23, Tuesday 5-7 6/25, Thursday 9-11 6/27, Saturday 9-11

July

7/14, Tuesday 5-7 7/16, Thursday 9-11 7/15, Saturday 9-11

7/28, Tuesday 5-7 7/27, Thursday 9-11 8/1, Saturday 9-11

August

8/11, Tuesday 5-7 8/13, Thursday 9-11 8/15, Saturday 9-11

8/25, Tuesday 5-7 8/27, Thursday 9-11 8/29, Saturday 9-11

To make an appointment, please go to the Shelburne Food Website, shelburnefoodshelf.org

Click SHOP FOR FOOD, view the calendar and sign up for the time slot that works for you.

You can also text 802-622-3313 (texting is encouraged)

or call our phone number 802-622-3313, select option 1

If you have any questions, or need to change your appointment, you can text or call us.

We look forward to seeing you!

The Shelburne Food Shelf will once again hold a school supply distribution for Shelburne Families who access the Food Shelf with children in preschool to grade 12.

Come to the Food Shelf, Monday, August 17, 4-6 pm. All families are welcome.

If your child needs a specific item, in addition to what is suggested at the child's grade level by classroom teachers, please contact Nancy Baker by text or by calling 802-622-3313 or by email at shelburnefoodshelf@gmail.com

See you August 17th! Happy summer!

Every fourth grader from across CVSD spent Thursday at CVU participating in a district-wide track meet. The event was organized by CVU students as part of their

RISE (Reflective Interest-Based Student Experiences), and the meet was equal parts competition, camaraderie, connection, and celebration.

Enthusiasm and participation for spirit week in K-4 was high this week.

"Twin Day" always seems to be a favorite theme!

Middle school students are finishing the year with creative wearable art projects.

Dedication ceremony of the new SCS Hoop House on Wednesday.

Celebrating a great year for our PreK students!

Caregivers, Please take a few moments to complete our 2025-26 Family/Caregiver Engage Survey.

Collective data from this survey will be used to evaluate and improve our system and to build more meaningful experiences for students, families, and caregivers.

Please complete one survey per student by Friday, June 5.

CVSD’s Annual Youth Pride Rally is back for its sixth year! The event is happening rain or shine, and students, staff, families, and community members are welcome to come and celebrate alongside us.

The Pride Rally is an opportunity for our larger community to come together and celebrate our diversity, as well as support our LGBTQ+ community members in feeling seen, celebrated, and protected. Come ready to eat, jam out, and hear from queer activists, students, and educators.

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is supporting the Town of Shelburne in updating its Town Plan and is inviting residents, workers, and community members to participate in a short community survey. The Town Plan establishes goals and policies that guide local decision-making related to housing, economic development, transportation, land use, and community character. Community input will help shape draft recommendations that reflect current needs and priorities.

The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete and is available online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VM2T8B8. Participants may enter a raffle to win one of four $50 gift certificates to a Shelburne local business. Printed copies and alternative formats are available upon request. Community members with questions or who need assistance completing the survey may contact Anne Nelson Stoner at anstoner@ccrpcvt.org.

We are looking to add a member to our fantastic cafeteria crew. If you are interested, please see the posting here. Feel free to share far and wide.

Are you interested in having some fun learning alongside our students as a guest teacher (aka sub)? If so, please reach out to CVSDHR@cvsdvt.org or Louise Michaels.

Click here for more information on becoming a sub!

We will be posting shortly for up to 4 General Team Paraprofessionals for next school year. Team Paras are the glue that holds our teams together, supporting kids and teachers with all aspects of their school experience. Our postings have not gone live just yet, but if you or someone you know might be interested, please reach out to scsinformation@cvsdvt.org. We will have openings at a variety of grade levels across the school.

Shelburne Community School Administrative Team

Jen Roth, PreK-4 Principal

Brett Cluff, 5-8 Principal

Antonia Trono, Director of Special Services