Bridport Community Newsletter

Happy Sunday!

Thank you so much for taking the time to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences last week (or this week if yours is coming up!) It was wonderful to see so many of you in our hallways and classrooms.

Conferences are such a vital part of our school partnership, providing a valuable opportunity for teachers and families to connect, celebrate achievements, discuss growth, and set meaningful goals for each student's journey ahead. We deeply appreciate your time, support, and dedication to your child’s learning and development.

Looking ahead, we are so excited for the week! Our calendar is packed full of fun events and exciting opportunities for our students. From special classroom activities to community-building school events, there will be plenty of moments for our kids to engage, learn, and have fun together.

Be sure to check your email and student folders for specific details and schedules for this week's activities. Thank you for your continued partnership in making our school a vibrant and supportive environment for every child!

Best,

Jenny

Our 4th and 5th grade classes went to the Maritime Museum on Wednesday for a field trip to learn more about the revolutionary war, and Vermont's part. The field trip included interpretation aboard a Revolutionary War replica boat, a tour of the Revolutionary War exhibit, an activity to learn about how the boats were built, and a lesson on how different peoples' diverse perspectives led them to feel differently about the war.

The next Unit of Inquiry in 4/5 is all about Democracy, and this will be a great provocation for them to look back on as the grow their knowledge.

Monday: Spirt Week Begins- Wear Red!

Tuesday: Pajama Day

Wednesday: Twin Day

Thursday: PICTURE DAY! (Dress to Impress)

Friday: Dress like your favorite hero!

As the cold weather creeps in, so do sicknesses! Please see this helpful visual from Nurse Dani that explains when to stay home from school :)

Looking for an easy, rewarding way to give back to your community? Become a reading mentor with Everybody Wins!

Just one hour a week during lunchtime can help boost a student's confidence, literacy skills, and love for reading.

The Details:

• Who: Caring adults from all backgrounds (no teaching background required!)

• When: Tuesdays or Thursdays, during student lunch/recess

How to Get Started:

Reach out to Chris Allen at bridport@everybodywinsvermont.org to get paired with a student buddy this term!

Our school community is always looking for caring, enthusiastic individuals to join our list of guest teachers and staff. Substituting is a wonderful, flexible way to stay connected, support our incredible students, and ensure our classrooms continue to run smoothly when staff are away. Whether you can cover a full day or just a few hours a week, your time makes a tremendous difference for our teachers and kids. If you or someone you know is interested in stepping in to support our school, please reach out to the main office for quick details on how to get started!

802 Smiles Dental Hygiene Program is returning this Fall in October and November to offer free dental screenings and preventative care to all ACSD students. Please complete the forms by October 22, if you would like your child to participate. You can access the forms here, or there are paper copies available at your school.

Our soccer season is officially done. The 1st-2nd teams played at the Rutland jamboree.

The 3rd-4th grade ended their season qith the OV jamboree.

Hip hop dance is filling up fast so please reach out to sign up your child.

So far we have 5 spots left for the two younger groups and 3 spots left for 1st-5th grade.

*1st grade was missed on the flyer so please know that grade will be with 2nd-5th graders.

The holiday bazaar 11/8 is approaching fast as well so if you would like to be a vendor please let Molly know. We have 5

Across our district, we are facing significant transportation challenges caused by driver shortages on multiple bus routes. You can find revised bus routes here based on Week 1 changes, and also in your principal’s newsletters. We hope the changes we made in Week 1 will offer stability moving forward and we will continue to make adjustments as needed and hope to get back to our normal bus routes as quickly as possible. However, we are also working to capture the full impact this challenge has had on our families as we escalate this situation to the the Secretary of Education and BetCha’s parent company, STA. Please use this form to document the impact any bus disruptions had on your family so that we can act on and/or pass along the information as we seek resolution.