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Bridport Community Newletter

Bridport Community Newletter
Bridport CommunityNewletter

Week 15 Week 15

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December 7th, 2025

Hello, Bridport!


As the beautiful month of December unfolds, our school community is often buzzing with excitement and anticipation. It's a time of year where we naturally turn our attention toward warmth, giving, and togetherness.


I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible learning and hard work that has taken place since the start of the school year. Our students continue to rise to meet challenging academic goals, and our staff works tirelessly to provide engaging and supportive lessons.


While the holidays bring a wonderful distraction, it is vital that we maintain our focus and momentum in the classroom throughout December.

  • For our students: Keep coming to school ready to learn, participate actively, and give your best effort on your work with the same dedication you've shown all year. A strong academic finish to the calendar year sets you up for success in the new year.

  • For our families: Please continue to support your student by emphasizing the importance of consistent attendance, reading nightly, and getting a good night's sleep.


We believe that learning should be joyful, and that kindness is our most important lesson. This month, we are purposefully finding ways to sprinkle in joy to each day with our students. We are integrating festive elements and fun activities into our schedule that allow students to be creative, collaborate, and celebrate, all while reinforcing our core values. Whether it’s through themed spirit days, a classroom service project, or simply dedicating time to appreciate one another, we are committed to making December a memorable month of positive connection.


December is a perfect time to amplify our commitment to a welcoming and supportive school environment.

  • I encourage everyone to look for opportunities to celebrate one another. Acknowledge a classmate's good idea, recognize a colleague's extra effort, or simply share a genuine compliment.

  • Let's make spreading kindness our daily homework. Even the smallest acts of generosity, empathy, and inclusion can have the biggest impact on someone's day.


Thank you for your partnership as we finish this calendar year on a high note—academically strong, and full of heartfelt joy and kindness.


Warmly,

Jenny

Upcoming Events Upcoming Events

Wednesday December 10th- Early Release

Wednesday, the 10th (early release) will be BAG LUNCH choice of turkey/cheese or PBJ


Wednesday December 17th- Winter Luncheon and Celebration


Friday December 19th- Ice Skating Trip to Middlebury Rink


Tuesday December 23rd- Gifts for Giving


December 24th- Winter Break Begins

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Community Corner Community Corner

From the School Nurse From the School Nurse

Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Information

The VT Department of Health is reporting a significant rise in pertussis (whooping cough), a very contagious respiratory disease that often affects school-aged children. We are not aware of any cases in ACSD, and hope the information below will help prevent and treat any cases that occur.


Symptoms & Treatment: Early symptoms look like a common cold (runny nose, low fever, mild cough) and usually appear 5-10 days after exposure. Later Symptoms can include severe coughing fits with a “whoop”, vomiting during/after coughing fits, difficulty sleeping, struggling to breathe, and rib fractures. Early treatment is crucial to prevent severe symptoms and shorten illness. Students/staff diagnosed with pertussis must complete 5 full days of antibiotics before returning to school; without antibiotics, they must stay home for 21 days from the start of the cough.


Spread & Prevention: Pertussis spreads easily through respiratory droplets from coughs and sneezes. Help prevent illness by staying up to date on Tdap/DTap vaccines, washing hands, covering coughs, and keeping students home when sick. Good rest, nutrition, hydration, and time outdoors also support overall health.

For questions, contact your school nurse or healthcare provider, and visit ACSD’s illness guidance or www.healthvermont.gov/whoopingcough for more resources.

A Message from HOPE A Message from HOPE

HOPE in Middlebury wants to remind families that we run a free Holiday Shop to support gift giving for kids. Parents with income of up to 200% of the federal poverty level are encouraged to make an appointment to visit and select new toys, games, gadgets, books, etc for their children, birth to 18. We also offer a family gift to each household – kitchen items, linens, and more. To reach HOPE, visit https://www.hope-vt.org/ or call 802-388-3608

A Free Resource A Free Resource

A BIG thank you to the Bridport Community- there is now a food pantry installed next to the ice skating shed right next to school. In times of uncertainty- it is magical to know that our community will step up and wrap around one another.

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25-26 School Calendar 25-26 School Calendar

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Photos of the Week! Photos of the Week!

Check out our instagram @bridportschoolvermont to follow along!

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Bridport Central School

3442 VT ROUTE 22A
BRIDPORT, VT 05734

TELEPHONE: 802-758-2331
FAX: 802-758-2866

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