Principal's Newsletter
SALISBURY COMMUNITY SCHOOL
Friday, September 18th
Dear Families,
Hello and happy Friday!
Please remember we have a three day weekend, as there is no school Monday for Yom Kippur.
We're looking forward to seeing students and families at the SCS Open House on Tuesday, September 22nd. The Open House will be from 5:00 - 6:00 PM.
At the Open House and in next week's newsletter, you will receive the At A Glance documents of grade level standards across content areas for your child(ren). These have specific information about the skills and knowledge students will be learning throughout the school year. The mid year and end-of-year progress reports are aligned with these standards and inform families of how their child is doing relative to the various standards. Parent-teacher conferences are a great way to discuss with your child's teacher how they are doing in school, as well. The fall parent-teacher conference window is October 5th - November 6th with a full day for conferences on October 22nd. Your child's teacher will be in touch to schedule a conference in the coming weeks.
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Below I have included a recent newsletter from each of the classroom teachers. These are sent home digitally here, by teachers and sometimes in backpacks. It's great to read about all the wonderful things going on in our classrooms these days. The building is busy with active learning!
Thank you for reading these updates and have a wonderful weekend,
Tracey
This Week's Photos
Students are working hard in small groups and whole class lessons!
Fourth graders were putting the finishing touches on their Hopes and Dreams T-shirts to be hung up outside the classroom.
Classroom Newsletters
ACSD's New Student Support System
The Multi Stage System of Supports
ACSD and Salisbury Community School are committed to ensuring all students succeed in the general education classroom. Academic and behavioral support is provided through the ACSD Multi Stage System of Supports (MSSS) for all students. This system of supports is being rolled out during the 2026-2027 school year and will look different in different schools. After a two year implementation process, we anticipate having an aligned K - 12 system for all students.
🟢 Stage 1 | Universal Core Instruction: High-quality first instruction provided to every student daily in the general classroom. Teachers regularly analyze student work and assessment data to ensure all students have access to a guaranteed and viable curriculum.
🟡 Stage 2 | Collaborative Teacher Support: When students show inadequate learning progress, a Stage 2 Team convenes to ask, "What else might we try?" The goal is to explore alternate instructional approaches that keep students in the classroom with their teacher as much as possible. This can take different forms—for example, an instructional specialist might step in to assist the classroom teacher with a new idea, or another colleague might model a new strategy. The team draws on content-specific expertise, whole-class strategies, and small-group interventions, keeping students learning alongside their peers whenever possible.
🟠Stage 3 | Targeted Data-Driven Interventions: When universal and Stage 2 supports aren't enough, a specialized team conducts a deep-dive review of student data, prescribes targeted interventions, and tracks effectiveness in structured cycles. Interventions are provided as in-class adjustments or targeted pull-out instruction that necessitate a change to the student’s daily/weekly schedule. Parents/guardians are included in this process and are notified before a change is made to a student’s schedule.
🔴 Stage 4 | Comprehensive Evaluation & Disability Review: Stage 4 begins when documented Stage 3 interventions do not produce sufficient progress. The Stage 3 Team and parents/guardians meet to discuss possible underlying factors—such as an undiagnosed disability—and decide whether to initiate the formal special education evaluation process.
Student Support Teams
The school’s Stage 3 Team, or Student Support Team, meets regularly and consists of the principal, the learning specialist, academic interventionists and school counselor. Teachers who work with the student being discussed also participate. If it is determined a Student Support Plan is necessary, a meeting will be held with the parents and the school team. The plan will include goals for student progress, the frequency and duration of services, and a timeline for review.
Bus Route Adjustments --UPDATE
Please complete the form below if your child(ren) needs transportation from SCS to Ripton at 2:45PM. We are looking into setting up a van shuttle on days when there is a substantial or significant.
SCS Family Handbook
Upcoming School Related Events
Science Discovery Club for 4th & 5th Graders, Tuesdays 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 and Oct. 6th
No School Monday, September 21st --Yom Kippur
Fall Open House, Tuesday September 22nd, 5:00 - 6:00 PM
Fall Parent-Teacher Conference Window, October 5th - November 6th
Early Release Day, Wednesday, October 7th --Dismissal for all students at 1:00 PM
School Picture Day, Thursday, October 8th
FOSCS Info & Updates
We Want to Hear From You!
FOSCS is hoping to learn more about what SCS families are looking for in a parent group — what kinds of events you enjoy, ways you might like to pitch in, skills or ideas you'd be willing to share, and what you'd like to see FOSCS support this year.
Please take a few minutes to fill out our FOSCS survey — we'd really love to hear from every family, even if your answer right now is “not sure yet!”
Notes from the first meeting, this past Wednesday, will be available soon.
District News
Welcome Back All District Family Event TONIGHT AT 6:00 PM
Please join us on Friday September 18th for a special welcome back event hosted by the Flynn Center and ACSD! This Whimsical interactive back-to-school party will feature PEARL by Plasticiens Volants. FREE and open to everyone in the ACSD Community. 6pm at Middlebury Union Middle School
2026-2027 ACSD Districtwide Calendar
The 2026-2027 ACSD Calendar is available and can be found on the website here.
