SCS Community Newsletter

Dear SCS Families and Caregivers,

Today, we write with a number of celebrations of the season that we hope will bring a smile to your face:

• With the rain falling heavy this week, we were impressed by the commitment of spring planting still taking place. Thank you to Erika Monaghan and the dedicated team of garden stewards. Every Monday, a group of staff members has been hard at work nurturing our various beds.

• The art department organized a special author/illustrator visit with Amy Guglielmo today. She shared her books and creative art with our students, who in turn, created a communal masterpiece. Students walked away feeling inspired as artists and authors.

• At the middle level, we are pleased to share that the hacky sack trend sweeping the nation has taken root at 7/8 recess. We love seeing kids connecting “IRL,” having fun, and learning new skills. Check out the photos below.

• Our facilities team installed a door on the new greenhouse, which is just awaiting the plastic wrap to complete its shell. Our Student Leadership groups are excited to be mapping out the interior design! We are fortunate to be in receipt of two generous grants (one from the Shelburne-Charlotte-Hinesburg Interfaith Project and one from the Captain Planet Foundation - another 90’s blast from the past) that will allow us to outfit the space. You can check it out in person at the SCS Informances next week.

• Finally, the bees will be returning to the “Bee Vestibule” this weekend! We look forward to having the buzz back on campus and having our students learn the ins and outs of apiculture. Thanks to Michelle Barth and the dedicated students of the Bee Club for bringing this tradition back to life.

We wish you all a wonderful weekend filled with sunshine. Come check out Shrek Jr. at CVU if you can!

In partnership,

Antonia, Jen and Brett

The SCS Administrative team

5/15 - 7/8th Grade Dance (7:00 - 9:00pm, SCS Cafeteria & Gyms)

5/15&16 - 4/5th Grade Musical - Shrek (Fri 6:30pm, Sat 11:00am & 2pm, CVU Auditorium)

5/18 - Field Trip Yellow 7

5/19 - CVSD School Board Meeting (6:00- 8:00pm, CVU)

5/20 - K-4 Informances (8:45 - 1:15pm depending on grade - see flyer below, Outside the C Wing)

5/20 - Middle Level Orientation (5:00 - 6:00pm, Band Room)

5/22 - Wind Ensemble to Trills & Thrills Music Festival

5/25 - No School - Memorial Day

5/25 - SCS Brass Choir @ Shelburne Memorial Day Ceremony (11:00am, Shelburne Parade Grounds)

5/27 - Walk & Bike To School (7:30, meet at Rte 7 & Church St - parade grounds)

5/28 - Spring Concerts (5:15 pm - Concert & Symphonic Band, 7:15 - Wind Ensemble, Stage Band, and Concert Band, SCS Gym)

5/29 - All Library Books are Due

6/3 - Wind Ensemble's Small Ensembles Recital (9:00- 10am, SCS Band Room)

6/4 - Stage Band @ Discover Jazz Festival (3:00pm, City Hall Park Stage)

6/5 - Jog-a-thon (rain date 6/8) - more info below

6/11 - Last Day of SCS for 8th Grade. Dismissed at 11:30

6/11 - 8th Grade Graduation (5:30pm, SCS Gym)

6/12 - Last Day of School K-7. Dismissed at 11:30

CVSD 2025-2026 Calendar

CVSD 2026-2027 Calendar

Please sign up by 9:00 am Monday, 5/18 if you would like your student(s) to ride the late bus the week on 5/18-5/21.

THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO SIGN UP FOR THE LATE BUS.

If your student is signed up for the late bus, we expect they will be on the bus. Please notify the front office if there is an unexpected change in plans.

🎉Get ready for the 31st Annual SCS Jogathon - Friday, June 5th (rain date: Monday, June 8th). This fun-filled school wide event celebrates community and school spirit as students run, cheer and support each other. It is our biggest fundraiser of the year, and we want YOU to be a part of it! Get all the details, donate, and sign up to volunteer here: https://www.shelburnepto.org/jogathon

🏃‍♀️Come Cheer, Celebrate and Connect!🏃

Parents and Caregivers: Bring the energy! Join us on the sidelines to cheer on our runners, then stick around for lunch and post-run activities with your kids. Check out class running and lunch times here: Jogathon Class Schedule

🍗Picnic Lunch!

We’re happy to share that our BBQ lunch will be back again this year, featuring pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, and a vegetarian option for families to enjoy together. Buy lunch tickets here: BBQ Tickets

💚Donate Today!

Help us reach our goal and support the incredible school programs that enrich our students' experience. Every dollar helps fuel field trips, enrichment activities, classroom resources and more! Scan the QR code below or donate here: Shelburne PTO

🙋‍♀️Volunteer Sign-Ups

We need your help to make the day run smoothly - from marking bibs to handing out water and popsicles! Sign up to volunteer here: 2026 Jog-a-thon Community Volunteer Sign Up

💫Thank you for supporting SCS and helping our kids go the distance!

Our pollinator garden at end of C-wing got a face lift thanks to Rue Kendrick,

Lindsay & Iris Hastings, and Alice Brown.

Students helped get the garden planting started this week. First up, three different kinds of onions!

Happy kids, happy goats!

Pictures from Middle School Music

Mrs. Marino directed the Children's Choir of students coming from all over the State of Vermont in grades 4 - 12, who then sang with the Vermont Symphony Orchestra and the Orchestra's Adult Choir. Fourth grader Summer Coyle participated from SCS. Bravo Summer!

5th grade Chorus students having fun preparing choreography for their Concert music - "Hey Geronimo!"

8th graders hard at work in the piano lab!

Charlie McBride and Matilda Grozier participated in the American Choral Directors Association's Honor Choir Festival on May 1st and 2nd! The group was directed by an esteemed conductor and brought together students in 6th grade - 9th grade from across the State of Vermont. Bravo Charlie and Matilda!!

CVSD’s Annual Youth Pride Rally is back for its sixth year! The event is happening rain or shine, and students, staff, families, and community members are welcome to come and celebrate alongside us.

The Pride Rally is an opportunity for our larger community to come together and celebrate our diversity, as well as support our LGBTQ+ community members in feeling seen, celebrated, and protected. Come ready to eat, jam out, and hear from queer activists, students, and educators.

The Student Assistance Program (SAP) team supports students in grades 5–12 by promoting well-being, prevention, and healthy decision-making, and serves as a resource for both students and caregivers. Each May, communities across the country recognize National Prevention Week as a time to promote healthy choices, positive relationships, and mental well-being for young people. Prevention efforts are important for students. The skills children build early, such as coping with stress, making safe decisions, and asking for help, can have a lasting impact on their health and success. Through education, connection, and supportive adults, Prevention Week reminds us that prevention is not just about avoiding risky behaviors, but about helping all students develop the confidence and resilience they need to thrive. Read more tips and conversation starters.

Are you interested in having some fun learning alongside our students as a guest teacher (aka sub)? If so, please reach out to CVSDHR@cvsdvt.org or Louise Michaels.

Click here for more information on becoming a sub!

Mrs. Costes will be out on maternity leave to begin the year (congratulations!), so we are looking for a long-term sub for art. If you or anyone you know might be interested, please feel free to share this posting.

We are looking to add a member to our fantastic cafeteria crew. If you are interested, please see the posting here. Feel free to share far and wide.

Shelburne Community School Administrative Team

Jen Roth, PreK-4 Principal

Brett Cluff, 5-8 Principal

Antonia Trono, Director of Special Services