Panther Press
Early Release Days
Once a month, students have an early release day, which allows staff to engage in professional development. Students are released at 11:30 am. Please send a note with your student on the first early release day with their transportation plan.
There is no Boys & Girls Club on early release days.
September 19, 2025
October 31, 2025
January 16, 2026
February 6, 2026
March 13, 2026
April 10, 2026
May 15, 2026
Arrival Information
The school day begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:45 PM There is supervision on campus beginning at 7:35 AM. Families dropping off children should do so in the lower parking lot when there is an adult present and after 7:35 AM. From September until Thanksgiving, all learners will have an outdoor recess until 7:55 AM. From November until April, grade level clusters take turns playing outside on the blacktop for morning recess. Learners who arrive after 8:05 AM must report to the office to sign in before going to class. The adult dropping off the learner should escort them to the office.
Please be aware that critical instruction begins at 8:00 AM. If your child is tardy, he or she is starting the day by missing academic instruction or social emotional learning and connections to their class. Please make sure your child arrives by 7:55 AM.
Car Riders/Lower Lot Procedures
Car drop offs and pick ups should occur in the lower lot in the morning and afternoon.
Please pull all the way forward so we can unload or load as many students at one time as possible, it really does make it go faster.
Please remain in your vehicle, although we understand that some younger students still need help with seatbelts, if possible, please work with your child to be able to buckle their own seat belt.
Please remember that student safety is our priority. Please do not park in the lot and ask your child to come to you or pass other vehicles in line.
Please be patient, we're all working hard to make these times run smoothly.
Smart Snacks
In compliance with the Federal Child Nutrition Act, the RNESU Wellness Policy states:
“...foods provided, but not sold to students during the school day, may include food that is part of a classroom celebration or provided by parents or community organizations free of charge. Food provided but not sold will, at a minimum, comply with the Smart Snacks Standards.”
When supplying food for celebrations at school, please keep this in mind.
Library Class
Library Days
Monday: 5th Grade Mrs. Allaire, Kindergarten
Tuesday: 4th Grade Desabrais, 6th Grade Desforges
Wednesday: 4th Grade Duggan, 1st Grade Sadowski, 6th Grade Pearsons
Thursday: 5th Grade Ms. Allaire
Friday: 3rd Grade Adamsen, 2nd Grade Clark
Book Check-Out Procedures
How many books can a student check out?
Kindergarten: 1 book (In January they can check-out 2 books)
1st Grade: 2 books (In January they can check out 3 books)
2nd Grade: 3 books
3rd & 4th Grade: 4 books
5th & 6th Grade: As many books as they need.
How long can a student borrow a book for?
2 weeks
A book can be renewed if there isn’t a hold
What happens if a book is overdue?
Mrs. Tate will send home a reminder notice.
Golden Dome Book Award
What is it?
A list of books that librarians & teachers in Vermont choose for students to vote on each school year.
If you read 5 books from the list then you can vote for your favorite one with other 4th through 8th grade students in Vermont and attend our district’s Author Event.
Where are the books?
- Lothrop Library has a copy of every book for students to borrow.
- Maclure Library has a copy of every book for families to borrow.
- Students can access the online through Sora (see directions below).
Sora: Audiobooks & Ebooks
1. Click on the link provided below if using a school device or download the SORA App onto your personal device.
2. Click on the button for locating your location.
3. Click on the blue button Vermont Schools Shared Digital Collection.
3. Select Your School (Scroll Down): Select Rutland Northeast SU 36.
4. Sign-in using your student's school (Google) email.
5. You can borrow up to 3 books at a time.
Email: sfarrington@rnesu.org
Website: https://lothrop.rnesu.org/
Location: US Route 7, Pittsford, VT, 05763
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LothropSchool/