SCS Community Newsletter
September 3, 2026
Dear SCS Families, Caregivers, and Shelburne Community,
On Wednesday, our school practiced our first fire drill, without using the alarm. This teaching exercise focused on paying attention to adult directions and gathering at our meeting spots efficiently. Students brought their A-Game in terms of focus and cooperation: the drill was complete in under nine minutes, which is a record for our time as administrators at SCS. Nonetheless, walking to our evacuation zones outside the building led one kindergartner to share, “That fire dwill was so tireding!”
Much of our energy this week has gone toward proactive planning for the closure of Bay Road to through traffic beginning on Tuesday next week. Please review our SCS website for details regarding our response to the Bay Road closing.
Bus 2 will begin the morning run ten minutes earlier. Review the route times here.
Walk/bike to school - volunteers still needed. Please reach out if you can help support a safe transit to school. Even one morning a week helps!
Ride the bus if you can.
Carpool if you can. Every car makes a difference.
The safety of our students is the priority. All vehicles going in and out of SCS should yield to pedestrians and to all buses. This is particularly important for buses turning right out of the school driveway. They can’t make that turn unless oncoming traffic on Harbor Road stops before the crosswalk to school. We are anticipating congestion and delays to our typical school day both at dropoff and dismissal, and we will respond with additional modifications, as needed.
We look forward to seeing all students on Tuesday, September 8th. There is no school Friday or Monday. As we head into the long weekend, we want to wish all of our students, staff, families and community a very happy, restful, and safe Labor Day.
In Partnership,
Brett, Jen, and Tania
PLEASE READ THE DIRECTIONS BELOW FOR ENTERING CHANGES TO A STUDENT'S DAY
If you need assistance with PUP, please review the caregiver guide linked below. If you still require assistance, please contact Jane Graham at: jgraham@cvsdvt.org or 383-1101.
SCS PickUp Patrol Caregiver Guide
- Default Plan: Your child’s regular way of getting home from school/camp each day. Example: Kate rides Bus #2 on MWF and is a Pickup on TR.
- Plan Change: When your child's dismissal plan deviates from the Default Plan. Example: Kate is leaving early to go to the dentist on Monday or Kate is taking the bus on Tuesday this week.
How do I enter that my child will be absent?
- On the Change page > Select the date > Click the Dismissal Plan option > Select the Absent plan option from the drop-down> Submit.
* YOU MAY NEED TO SCROLL UP/DOWN TO SEE ALL OPTIONS ON DROP-DOWN MENU
How do I enter that my child will be arriving late?
- On the Change page > Select the date > Select the Late Arrival option > Enter the time & any additional information > Submit.
How do I enter that my child will be leaving midday & then returning to school for an appointment?
- On the Change page > Select the date > Select the Leave & Return option > Enter the time & any additional information > Submit.
How do I enter that my child will be dismissed early?
- On the Change page > Select the date > Select the Dismissal Plan option > Select the Early Dismissal plan option from the drop-down> Enter the time & any additional information > Submit.
As an athlete and musician myself, I encourage all students who like to sing to participate in the choir and/or band program! Our choral program is integrated into our curriculum and scheduled within the school day, creating access to a whole lot of fun with friends, building skills as a collaborative member of an ensemble, sharing with the greater community and finding a place to use your voice to express yourself. No experience necessary - everyone is welcome to join!
Sign up using the Google form link highlighted in yellow on the front of the SCS Choir Handbook! If you have any questions or trouble signing up, please email at lmarino@cvsdvt.org, or your student can come in to rehearsal or talk with me anytime.
Here is a peek at our rotating band/chorus schedule for those students who would like to sing and play an instrument.
Signups for the Choral Program will close on September 11, 2026
We are looking forward to a great year ahead!
Mentor a Student at SCS!
SCS’s Connecting Youth Mentoring (CY) seeks adults like you to join our team of mentors for 5th - 8th grade students. This is an opportunity to be engaged with the school community and truly make a difference in the life of one great kid!
Mentors and mentee pairs meet weekly for 45 minutes during the school day. We work within mentors' personal/professional scheduling needs.
1 school year commitment with the option to continue
Mentor training and continual support provided by CVSD mentor coordinators.
Mentoring pairs have access to dedicated spaces to play basketball and other sports, cook, craft, enjoy board and card games and develop a friendship.
If you consider yourself fun, caring and trustworthy, your consistent presence can enhance a young person’s self-confidence, improve their academic performance, prevent substance use, and help them discover new passions. All while enriching your own life.
Learn more by contacting SCS CY Mentoring Coordinator Alison Duback, aduback@cvsdvt.org or 802-383-1176
For more info, visit our website: https://connectingyouth.cvsdvt.org/what-we-do/mentoring-programs
