Shoreham Elementary School

Hello SES Community,

The last few weeks we, as a community, have been coming together to discuss the configuration plans for Shoreham and Bridport for the 25/26 school year.

It has been wonderful to see our community come out and speak passionately about their children’s education. It has been equally great to hear the support for our teachers from our community. It feels wonderful to be part of a community that truly values our teachers by coming out, speaking up, and taking time to understand next steps. I truly hope we can continue to work together for the betterment of our students!

Below, you will find dates for upcoming events on grade configurations. Please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions. I hope to see you on Wednesday , April 16th at Middlebury Union Middle School. at 6pm.

Upcoming events to discuss grade configuration:

• Weds 4/16 Bridport & Shoreham Parent Conversation at 6:00-7:30pm @ MUMS - 48 Deerfield Lane, Middlebury VT 05753
• Friday 4/18 - Shoreham Open House @ 5:30pm - families from both communities are invited
• Saturday 4/19 - Bridport Open House @ 9pm - families from both communities are invited

Best,

Lashawn

As we get ready for the 25/26 school year we would like to share some of the upcoming staffing changes with you. For next year, we'll be going down to 3 classrooms instead of 5, which is what we currently have. We have many of our wonderful staff returning, several leaving, and some great new staff joining from other schools in the district.

Staff returning to Shoreham in 2025-26

• Megan Grandits-Griffin - Classroom Teacher
• Jaclyn Countryman - Classroom Teacher
• Adelaide Brooks - Classroom Teacher
• Abby Adams - Librarian
• Lisa St-Germain - Special Educator
• Dani Girard - Nurse
• AJ Bellomo - PE Teacher
• Sarah Flinn - Art Teacher
• Kate Cunningham - Music
• Sarah Metcalf - Band/Chorus
• Irene Cadoret - Administrative Assistant
• Lashawn Whitmore-Sells - Principal

• Meeka Kai-Sands - Spanish Teacher (current Spanish teacher at WES, BCS, SCS)

• Meg Cheresnick - Interventionist (current Admin on Assignment at MUMS)

• Andrew Hirsch - Instructional Specialist (currrent 5th grade teacher at Cornwall)

• Charlotte Holmquist - Special Educator (current 3/4 teacher at Ripton)

• Amber Bragg - Guidance Counselor (Current Guidance at Bridport)

Staff leaving Shoreham for new roles/placement:

• Makayla Broughton - Instructional Specialist at Mary Hogan

• Jenny Muskopf - Classroom Teacher at Cornwall

• Hilary Collier - Special Educator - MUMS

• Martha St. Maria - Interventionist at Bridport

• Jackson Gosha - Guidance Counselor at Cornwall and Weybridge

We are excited to welcome new staff members and we wish all our staff members who are moving on good luck in their new roles. We know they will do an excellent job in their new schools and will be missed by all! We are forever thankful that they were able to share their knowledge and expertise with us here at Shoreham!

April 9th - Early Release

April 10th - Shoreham Community Grade Configuration Meeting - 5:30 -7 pm ( Gym)

April 11th - SES T-shirt Day!

April 16th - Community Coffee / 8-9 am in AMS Room

April 16th - Combined Parent Meeting at MUMS ( BES/SES) 6-7:30

April 18 - Open House at Shoreham 5:30pm

April 19th - Open House at Bridport 9am

April 21st - 25th - Spring Break

May 7th - KEEC Parent Informational Meeting 5-6pm

Our Shoreham student council members did an excellent job preparing questions and brainstorming facts about our school and offering tours to candidates for ACSD jobs who have been visiting our schools as part of their interview process!

Please remember:

1. If your child will be late or absent please call Irene in the main office (802) 897-7181

2. Send your child with proper footwear for school (including sneakers for PE).

3. Students are not supervised outside / inside before 7:30 am.

4. If you are picking up your child at school please make sure to pick them up on the southern

side of the school NOT the northern side by the church.

5. Pick up students from the main entrance only.

6. Students need to bring proper clothing for outside recess.

Important Measles update from our ACSD Nurses

The VT Dept. of Health confirmed the first measles case in Vermont in 2025. Measles is an extremely infectious, airborne illness that can cause severe illness and even death. Babies, young children, and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk of getting very sick from measles. Important facts to keep your family safe:

• Symptoms usually start with high fever, cough, runny nose, and red/watery eyes. The characteristic rash usually appears 3-5 days after first symptoms. Call your healthcare provider with any symptoms.

• Measles is one of the most contagious diseases. It is airborne and spread through direct contact with infectious droplets.

• Vaccination is the best way to prevent and protect your family against serious illness. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective. Two doses are about 97% effective at preventing measles; one dose is about 93% effective.

• Contact your health care provider to ensure your family is up-to-date or to get vaccinated. Measles vaccines are free in Vermont.

Learn more about measles symptoms, spread, and prevention in the full update from our ACSD nurses and at HealthVermont.gov/measles

Come Join Us for our

Monthly Community Coffee

Where: AMS Room

When: Wednesday, April 16th

Time: 8:00 - 9:00 am

This is an opportunity for Shoreman Community members to connect with others and to learn more about what our GREAT students are learning and doing.

If you have questions, please contact Principal Lashawn Whitmore - Sells

Substitute teachers are crucial for our students, staff, staff, and schools! We are increasing our daily substitute teaching rate to $160/day for unlicensed subs and $200/day for licensed subs. This flat rate replaces our sliding rate of pay for subs depending on the number of days worked. To apply, email HR@acsdvt.org with subject: "Substitute Position". Or visit this listing.

Intro to wrestling clinic 4/13/25 at Shoreham School gym. $5 cash fee

9-10am Kindergarten-1st grade

10-11am 4-5 years old.

Please message your child's name and what session, so I can get a headcount.

Thanks

Molly

Shoreham Rec Director

Shorehamrecdeptvt@gmail.com