Weybridge Family News

Tuesday, 2/10, 8:10-11:15 - 4th/5th graders travel by bus to Salisbury for combined band/chorus rehearsal. (Snow date 2/17)

Tuesday, 2/10, 6:00 call time, 6:30 start time - Combined chorus/band concert at Salisbury Community School (Snow date 2/17) - all are welcome

Wednesday, 2/11, 6:00-7:30 - FOWE sponsored event: Wendy Baker, Superintendent, and three ACSD Board members will come to WES to listen and to talk about the status of changes to education policy that the Vermont legislature is pursuing as well as other questions the community may have.

Thursday, 2/12, 2:00 - 4th/5th chorus/band concert. All are welcome.

Wednesday, 2/18, 5:30-6:30 - WES Open House for School Transfer Families

Friday, 2/20, 5:00-7:00 - Spaghetti Dinner hosted by the Fire Department at WES

February 23-March 1 - Winter vacation

ACSD Board dates - MUHS - 73 Charles Avenue, Middlebury

Monday, February 23, 6:30-8:30

Dear Families,

It’s been a great relief to get outside for recess. The conditions have been wonderfully comfortable. Activities such as the carving and building of intricate tunnel mazes: a floppy, joyful 2-hand touch ball game; endlessly creative sledding, etc. are in abundance. I am continuously amazed to see the problem solving and original twists the children build into their play and construction, so much of it collaborative.

Mid-year progress reporting:

• I hope you found your child’s progress report which was sent home with them last Friday. If you haven’t seen it, check their backpack and, if it’s not there, please let us know and we will send another.

• If your child has an IEP, they will receive an IEP progress report in February.

• FASTBridge reading and math assessments have been completed and reports will be sent home next week.

• Spring conference window is 3/2 -3/27.

Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions.

Valentines Day: Surprise Valentines are in serious production. I hope you have time to stop by next week to experience the warmth of the bulletin board in the front hall. Children will still have time in art class and open art next week to make their Valentine or they can make them at home. They should not include candy or other gifts/trinkets. Rachel will facilitate the exchange of cards February 13.

In addition to the exchange of Surprise Valentines on the 13th, each class will have cookies and strawberry milk at some point during the day. We ask that children not bring in cards, other than the one they make for their Surprise Valentine, and there is no need for extra treats to come in. We’ve got it covered!

Lunch help: For next week we need volunteers for Thursday and Friday. If either of these days work for you, please let me know or sign up directly on the February lunch calendar. If you can schedule ahead into March, please do.

Please email me cjohnston@acsdvt.org or call if you have any questions (802-545-3301).

Once again, stay warm! Christina

The ACSD Board recently revised Board Policy C30, School Assignment and Intra-District Transfer, to offer more flexibility to ACSD families when choosing an elementary school for their child(ren). If you are interested in having your child attend a different K-5 elementary school, please read more about the policy and the application process here. To apply, use this form or visit your school’s front office or the ACSD District Office for a paper application. The application window opened January 30th, and all applications must be received by March 2nd, 2026.

• There will be a second information session to learn more, ask questions, and get support filling out the application: Weds, February 18: 8:30-9:30am: at the Superintendent's Office (49 Charles Ave, Middlebury)

• Schools have scheduled open houses for all interested families.

• Tues, Feb 10, 5:30-6:30: Mary Hogan

• Thurs, Feb 12, 5:30-6:30: Salisbury Community

• Mon, Feb 16, 5:30-6:30: Cornwall Elementary

• Tues, Feb 17, 5:30-6:30: Bridport Elementary

Weds, Feb 18 5:30-6:30: Weybridge Elementary

Do you have young children birth to 5? We are expanding our early childhood offerings and want to hear from you! Share your hopes, needs, and ideas for building strong childhood care and education for our community. Find the survey link here. Survey is open 2/6-2/20.