Weybridge Family News
Weybridge Family News
Weybridge Elementary Calendar
Calendar Notes:
December 24- January 4 - Winter break
Monday, January 5 - School reopens
ACSD Board dates - MUHS - 73 Charles Avenue, Middlebury
Tuesday, December 23, 5:30-6:30
Monday, January 12, 6:30-8:30
Please click the link to join the webinar:
Gifts for giving was a hit with varying options for handmade crafts
Dear Families,
What a lovely two days it has been. Yesterday’s Gifts for Giving was such a sweet, productive, soothing day. Thanks to so many of you for taking time to prepare projects and support students as they created their gifts. It was touching to see multiple generations of volunteers. I’d like to extend a special thanks to Louise Bowdish for once again making special gift bags for each child. This is a tradition she has carried forward many years since her children were at WES. Thanks also to Alison Nurok and Erin Davis for organizing and shepherding the event. And finally a thanks to Brea Murphy for jumping in to help out with lunch service in Kathleen’s absence.
Also, thanks so much to FOWE and all the families who have provided an unbelievable daily flow of holiday treats in the staff room. Your care for us is deeply appreciated.
Ice Skating Rink: Watch for news about the rink over vacation. It may be up and running soon. Special thanks to Tim Berthiaume.
Lunch help: We need lunch help the first week back on Thursday and Friday. We have very few sign-ups for January. Please check out the January lunch calendar and sign up for one or two (or more) days if you can. Thanks
Please email me cjohnston@acsdvt.org or call if you have any questions (802-545-3301).
Thank you for the continued privilege of being part of your community. Have a wonderful holiday season and best wishes for a healthy, fulfilling new year.
Christina
One of FOWE's bountiful table spreads for our staff- thank you so much!
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.
