RES Newsletter

It's hard to believe that when we return from the February break we will be In March. March brings with it longer days, warmer temperatures and the 3 m's, mud, maple sugaring, March madness. I could do without the mud but knowing that it means spring is right around the bend I will accept it.

-March 5-7 Stop Drop & Read for 10 minutes each day when Mrs Greene announces it over the intercom. Have a good book ready!

-March 7th Author visit and Family Literacy Night. Come join the fun!

Reminder: Read-a-Thon continues from today, Friday, 2/21/25 until Tuesday, 3/4/25. The first reading log was due today (Friday, 2/21/25), but I will still accept those first logs on the day we return from winter break (Wednesday, 3/5/25).

The second (and final) reading log is also due Wednesday, 3/5/25. Please encourage your child(ren) to read, read, read … and get sponsor pledges for minutes read.

Announcement: Students brought home a packet about our upcoming Title 1 Family Literacy Night (“Books & Jammies”) to be held on Friday, 3/7/25 @ 5:30-7:00. There was an Invitation attached that was due today (Friday, 2/21/25) -- however, if you missed the deadline, please email me your RSVP: moneill@acsdvt.org. As always, even if you forget to RSVP, you are most welcome to attend our Family Night -- so, just show up and enjoy the event (we will have a guest author, literacy activity stations, S’more-making and bedtime stories). We hope to see you there!

What an amazing presentation with Master Thomas! I am so proud of our students. Thank you to all who supported this opportunity!

We’re raising pay for substitutes! Apply now!

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 change begins on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 when students return from winter break. This flat rate replaces our sliding rate of pay for subs depending on the number of days worked.

To apply, you can email your interest to HR@acsdvt.org with "Substitute Position" in the subject line. You can also visit this listing on school spring.

Parents, Caregivers, Students, Staff & Community, we want to hear from you! In the Spring of 2024, ACSD began a two year process toward joint accreditation by NEASC and IB (read more here). We are currently in the self-study and evidence gathering phase and we want to hear from you! Please take 10 minutes to fill out this NEASC Learning Community Survey to help inform how we are doing in key areas and where we need to focus and improve in the future.

Please choose the survey links that best fits your role and school affiliation.

ACSD Elementary Schools:

• PARENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Parents-Fall-2024?id=54

• FACULTY: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Faculty-Staff-Fall-2024?id=54

• STUDENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Students-Fall-2024?id=54

As the temperatures drop, please keep in mind:

We are expecting students to have on a coat, snow pants, hat, mittens and boots in order to play in the snow. On days that the "feels like temperature" falls below 0 degrees we are inside for recess.

T-shirts, shorts, crocs or sandals can be worn on their own outside (meaning no additional layers required) when the temperature is 40 + degrees

Long sleeves are ok to be worn on their own outside when the temperature is 39-32 degrees but it’s time to pack up the crocs & sandals!

Coats, hats, gloves & boots are required for temperatures under 32 degrees

• Water bottle
  

• A daily snack

• Sneakers on Tuesday & Friday PE days!

If you are looking to get winter gear for your student(s) please contact Haysal Jones hjones@acsdvt.org or Tammie Johnson tammiejohnson@acsdvt.org