Bridport Community Newletter

Happy Sunday!

We had a PHENOMENAL first week back at BCS! I can't even put into words the amount of amazing things that happened in just three days. Students came back to school ready to learn, play and grow together and settled right back into our whole school routines. Older students supported younger peers to navigate the lunch room and playground, while our amazing teachers facilitated opportunities for all our students to feel a sense of joy, safety and belonging.

On Friday, we had our first community time of the year! We talked about our schoolwide theme of being courageous, taking risks in our learning and making mistakes. Students and teachers gave eachother shout outs that exemplified those traits. It was pretty incredible to witness. I can't wait to share with you some other ways we will practice growth mindset and learning from our failures this year.

In this newsletter you will find:

- Upcoming Events

- Arrival/Dismissal reminders

- A note from Mr. B

- Photos from our first week!

I hope to see you all soon, at our open house on Tuesday September 16th at 5:30!

Best,

Jenny

• Enrollment forms are due! Please send in all paperwork to Linda ASAP. If you need extra copies, please email lbarrett@acsdvt.org or call 802-758-2331
• Arrival for all students (PK-5) begins at 7:40AM. Please do not drop off students any earlier as there is no adult supervision until 7:40.
• Please help us keep arrival and dismissal safe for all students and be mindful as you are driving- Stay in the drop/off pick up lane and never drive around the buses.
• Please check out Bridport Central School's Family Handbook- its newly updated and PACKED with excellent information to have a great school year.

At BCS, we use Talking Points as a classroom communication tool. If you haven't received a sign up link please contact your child's teacher. Talking Points is used for:

• Sharing Pictures and Updates from the Classroom
• Quick Information Sharing (forgotten items, touching base etc)
• Fast Questions (what time is ______?)

If you need to talk to your child's teacher about a concern you have, or have a question about their academic/social emotional progress or needs please contact them! They will schedule a phone call or meeting as we do not share specific or identifiable information through electronic platforms.

If you need to change your child's after school plan please do so by contacting the front office 802-758-2231 or emailing lbarrett@acsdvt.org. If you need to change the plan after 2:00PM-please call the front office, do not email/talking points as we may not see it before dismissal.

If your child will be absent, please contact Linda Barrett to let her know. If you have a preplanned absence of one-two days, please email Linda or myself. Any preplanned absence that is three or more days will need to be approved by the superientendent.

UPDATED info - Application for Household Income Data Collection - Please complete

Bridport has amazingly delicious and healthy meals each day. In 2025-26, all students qualify for free breakfast and lunch through a Vermont state law. We are SO lucky!

Please fill out this form to help us qualify for additional federal funding for staffing positions and family events, even though there is no charge for meals. The form is confidential and can be completed online or on paper.

We really hope that all families will complete this form to help our school.

Tuesday September 2nd- First Day of School for Preschool

Wednesday September 10th- 6:00PM- ACSD Back to School Event at MUMS- FREE!

Tuesday September 16th- BCS Open House and Ice Cream Social

Dear BCS Families/Community Members

I hope this message finds you and your family well. As we begin an exciting new term at Bridport Central School, I want to ensure that all students are able to participate safely and comfortably in our activities during Physical Education class.

One thing that is lacking in our Physical Education department is the availability of extra sneakers for students to borrow during class. A proper pair of sneakers allows for students to move better and perform skills properly. If any Parents or Guardians have extra sneakers that still in good shape they would like to donate to the P.E. program at Bridport, that would be greatly appreciated. We are looking for lace up or velcro sneakers in sizes that would fit students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade classes. These sneakers will be used during P.E. class and then returned after class is over. If you’re able to donate, please drop them off at the Main Office or in the Gym to A.J.

Thank you,

Anthony (A.J.) Bellomo

Physical Educator

Bridport Central School

2025-26 Bus Routes

Bus routes are finalized! You can find the Bridport routes and times HERE You can also find them on the ACSD Website >Families>Bus Routes.

Please note that we expect that all students in Kindergarten and 1st grade will have an adult meeting them as they get off the bus or they will get off with an older sibling.

Check out our instagram @bridportschoolvermont to follow along!