Shoreham Elementary School

Hello SES Community,

Due to unforeseen scheduling challenges, we need to change Shoreham family meeting that was scheduled on Tuesday to explore options for 2025-26 Shoreham Elementary Grade Configurations. This meeting will now be held on Thursday, April 10th from 5:30 -7 pm.

You are also invited to the April 16th meeting with Shoreham and Bridport families on the April 16th from 6- 7:30 at Middlebury Union Middle School .

I am happy to share that Superintendent Baker will be in attendance at both meetings.

Best,

Lashawn Whitmore -Sells / Principal

Wendy K Baker, Ed.D / Superintendent

Hello Shoreham Parents and Caregivers!

Guidance classes covered a variety of fun and exciting topics since the previous curriculum update! Shoreham Students have completed the Second Step problem solving unit where students learned how to overcome challenging situations. During this unit students utilized social and critical thinking skills to solve various problems. Students learned the S.T.E.P method of problem solving as a means to organize their problem solving skills! S.T.E.P encouraged students to state problems, think of solutions and explore the outcomes of their solutions when faced with tricky situations.

Also this month, Students had the opportunity to learn about nutrition from Nurse Dani! Our nutrition lesson this year focused on My Plate. My Plate is an interactive way to learn about how our bodies need nutrition. Nurse Dani led a guidance class where students created a balanced meal that would keep our bodies healthy!

April 9th - Early Release

April 10th - Shoreham Community Grade Configuration Meeting - 5:30 -7 pm ( Gym)

April 11th - SES T-shirt Day!

April 16th - Community Coffee / 8-9 am in AMS Room

April 16th - Combined Parent Meeting at MUMS ( BES/SES) 6-7:30

April 21st - 25th - Spring Break

May 7th - KEEC Parent Informational Meeting 5-6pm

Please remember:

1. If your child will be late or absent please call Irene in the main office.

2. Send your child with proper footwear for school (including sneakers for PE).

3. Students are not supervised outside / inside before 7:30 am.

4. If you are picking up your child at school please make sure to pick them up on the southern

side of the school NOT the northern side by the church.

5. Pick up students from the main entrance only

6. Students need to bring proper clothing for outside recess.

Important Measles update from our ACSD Nurses

The VT Dept. of Health confirmed the first measles case in Vermont in 2025. Measles is an extremely infectious, airborne illness that can cause severe illness and even death. Babies, young children, and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk of getting very sick from measles.

Important facts to keep your family safe:

• Symptoms usually start with high fever, cough, runny nose, and red/watery eyes. The characteristic rash usually appears 3-5 days after first symptoms. Call your healthcare provider with any symptoms.

• Measles is one of the most contagious diseases. It is airborne and spread through direct contact with infectious droplets.

• Vaccination is the best way to prevent and protect your family against serious illness. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective. Two doses are about 97% effective at preventing measles; one dose is about 93% effective.

• Contact your health care provider to ensure your family is up-to-date or to get vaccinated. Measles vaccines are free in Vermont.

Learn more about measles symptoms, spread, and prevention in the full update from our ACSD nurses and at HealthVermont.gov/measles

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802 Smiles Dental Program Returns in April!

802 Smiles Dental Hygiene Program is returning this Spring to offer free dental screenings and preventative care to all ACSD students.

Please complete the forms below if you would like your child to participate in this event. Any student that was enrolled in the fall will automatically be on the list to receive services and does not need to fill out the forms again, but if you do not want your student to receive services in April, you should reach out to the school nurse to take them off the list.

Enrollment deadline is April 1st.

ACSD 802 Smiles Letter

802 Smiles Consent Form

802 Smiles Enrollment Form

Little Caesar fundraiser items will be delivered to us on Monday, April 14th. Kits can be picked up after 1pm that afternoon. If this presents a problem, please contact Irene at the school.

Come Join Us for our

Monthly Community Coffee

Where:

AMS Room

When:

Wednesday, April 16th

Time:

8:00 - 9:00 am

This is an opportunity for Shoreman Community members to connect with others and to learn more about what our GREAT students are learning and doing.

If you have questions, please contact Lashawn Whitmore - Sells

Mount Independence will host their annual Ham Bingo 4/11/25 starting at 6:30pm. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a fun night and try to win a ham. There will be 20 ham winners!

2. Baseball practice started last week and we have a great group of teams and coaches.

3. This Sunday we will offer:

Intro to wrestling clinic 4/13/25 at Shoreham School gym. $5 cash fee

9-10am Kindergarten-1st grade

10-11am 4-5 years old.

Please comment/message your childs name and what session so I can get a headcount.

Thanks

Molly

Shoreham Rec Director

Shorehamrecdeptvt@gmail.com

If you have a child who will be 3 or 4 before September 1st, 2025, they are invited to attend our free developmental screening days. You can attend any of the following screening dates:

• Friday, April 4, 2025 at Bridport Central School, 3442 VT 22A. Contact Linda Barrett with questions 802-758-2331. Or;

• April 4, 11, or 18, 2025 at Mary Hogan Elementary School, 201 Mary Hogan Drive, Middlebury. Contact Deb Martin with questions 802-382-1761.

What to expect: Come and play with the ACSD Early Education team! They will engage in activities to help observe your child’s physical, social-emotional, speech/language, and cognitive development. Observations will be shared with the family/caregiver

ACSD Preschool Interest Survey

If you are interested in having your child attend one of our ACSD preschool programs, please read the informational letter and fill out our preschool interest survey.

All Vermont School Districts are required to administer the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VTCAP). This computer-based test is adaptive and will assess our state standards for English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science. ACSD schools will administer these assessments this year between March 10 and April 25. These assessments include:

• VTCAP Language Arts and Mathematics: Grades 3-9

• VTCAP Science Assessment: Grades 5, 8, and 11

Your school's principal will be in touch with specifics about the timing of the VTCAP at your school.

Substitute teachers are crucial for our students, staff, staff, and schools! We are increasing our daily substitute teaching rate to $160/day for unlicensed subs and $200/day for licensed subs. This flat rate replaces our sliding rate of pay for subs depending on the number of days worked. To apply, email HR@acsdvt.org with subject: "Substitute Position". Or visit this listing.