Weybridge Family News

November 25-29 - Thanksgiving Break

Monday, 12/2 - Picture retakes starting late morning/early afternoon

Wednesday 12/11, 1:00 - Early release

Wednesday 12/18, 2:00 - Band and chorus performance - all are welcome!

Thursday, 12/19 - Gifts for Giving - watch for more information

12/21 - 1/1 - Winter Break

Thursday, 1/2 - School reopens

ACSD School Board Meetings - 49 Charles Ave., Middlebury

• Monday, November 25, 6:30-8:30

• Monday, December 9, 6:30-8:30

Below you will find the form to complete before Monday morning at 7:30am for ordering breakfast and lunch for your student/s. Click on the button and help your child make their food choices for the week. Thank you

Dear Families,

It was such a pleasure to have so many parents, grandparents, and friends join us for the delicious Thanksgiving meal prepared by Barbara yesterday. We truly have much to be grateful for as a school and community and it feels so important for us to come together. It was wonderful as well that many 2/3 families were able to visit the Museum of Human Settlement, a culmination of their Where We Are In Place and Time Unit.

Lunch volunteers: Barbara will be gone for the month of December, possibly into January, so it will be extremely helpful if we can have a lunch volunteer every day. We have no volunteers signed up yet for the week after vacation. If you can volunteer for even one day, please email Christina cjohnston@acsdvt.org or sign up directly on the calendar.

Have a wonderful break.

Thank you! Christina

Please join the Commission on the Future of Public Education in Middlebury on Monday, December 2, 2024, 5-7:00 p.m. ACSD Community members will have an opportunity to meet with members of the Commission on the Future of Public Education and answer questions such as: What are the strengths of public education in Vermont? What are some of the challenges of our current system? What suggestions do you have for the Commission? What questions do you have about the finance system? What suggestions do you have about the finance system? Read more about the Commission here. Find the full Agenda here.

Attend in person: Middlebury Union High School Library 73 Charles Avenue, Middlebury, VT 05753

Attend virtually via Microsoft Teams: Click here to join or Call In: 1-802-828-7667 Conference ID: 758 636 780#

ACSD is working toward joint accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) and International Baccalaureate (IB). NEASC and IB are independent nonprofit organizations that support schools with best educational practices, guidance, and resources. They each offer their own process to evaluate schools. (Read more details here). Now we are in the assessment and evidence gathering phase of accreditation. We are seeking parent and community involvement! There are two main actions this year:

1. Evidence gathering: We will assess the ACSD community on 5 of NEASC’s Learning Principles. Our teachers and staff will submit evidence toward the 5 Learning Principles. Later this year we will also introduce opportunities for students, caregivers, and community members to submit evidence.

2. Learning PrincipleTeams. We will create 5 Learning Principle Teams made up of ACSD teachers, staff, students, parents, and community members. They will assess the evidence that is submitted and present back to the ACSD community how we are doing toward each standard. They will meet from December-April. All team members will be compensated $40/hr. If you are interested in joining a Learning Principle Team, please fill this form out by November 30th, 2024.

In the 2-3 Classroom, we have been testing ideas for simple, inexpensive water bottle holders attached to student desks. (We often have quiet, focused work sessions interrupted with the Clunk-Clankety-Clank of metal water bottles falling onto the floor.)

After collecting ideas all summer and testing a few prototypes, we have a design that seems to work pretty well-- an old icing container attached to the desk with velcro. (Thank you, Erica Castle, for suggesting the velcro!)

Now we need more icing containers!

If you ice a cake, please save your icing containers for us!

The 2-3 class thanks you!

Mel

Dear Parent/Guardians,

There continues to be a number of cases of head lice throughout the school. Attached you will find a letter from Nurse Dani about what to look for and what to do if you do discover head lice on your student. We would recommend that you check your child's head for lice and their eggs (nits) this weekend and especially over the Thanksgiving break. Do reach out if you are not sure what you are looking for. We can help.

We appreciate your understanding and diligence,

Best wishes,

Christina and Samantha

Hello ACSD community,

The CDC has reported an increase in Mycoplasma Pneumoniae infections. M.

pneumoniae infections are generally mild and mostly present as a chest cold but may

also present as pneumonia. Symptom onset is typically gradual and can include fever,

persistent cough, and a sore throat.

M. pneumoniae bacteria are spread by inhaling respiratory droplets. Strategies that

prevent respiratory viruses, such as handwashing and covering coughs and sneezes,

prevent these bacteria from spreading. Most people who spend a short amount of time

with someone who is sick with M. pneumoniae don't get infected, however outbreaks

can be prolonged due to:

● the long incubation period of M. pneumoniae, which is between 1-4 weeks

● the ability of the bacteria to persist in the respiratory tract for several months

● the prolonged presence of symptoms such as coughing.

Recommendations from CDC for the public

● Learn about M. pneumoniae symptoms such as fever, headache, and a slowly

worsening cough. Stay aware of who might be at higher risk of severe disease,

including young children, people with asthma or reactive airway disease.

● Protect yourself and others by following core prevention strategies to prevent spread

of M. pneumoniae and other respiratory germs.

● Seek medical care if you or your child has persistent or worsening symptoms of

possible M. pneumoniae infection, such as wheezing or difficulty breathing, especially

if you or they might be at higher risk of developing severe disease.

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns. More information can be found

at the CDC website.

Be well,

Dani Girard RN, MSN

dgirard@acsdvt.org

When: Dec 7, 2024, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Where: The Great Hall in McCardell Bicentennial Hall

276 Bicentennial Way Middlebury, VT 05753

(Parking is available in the lot on Bicentennial Way)

Come visit our Pokémon-inspired research center and museum! Middlebury students are creating an immersive community outreach and engagement experience for Vermonters of all ages who love learning about wildlife and the world of Pokémon. Visitors can touch specimens, ask questions, play games, and collect prizes by speaking with student experts on insects, mammals, and more. Costumes are welcome—we’ll be dressed up, too!

Sign up for SEPAC updates here.WHO WE ARE:

The Addison Central Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is an organization led by parents (defined broadly) that focuses on improving the education and experiences of students with special needs and disabilities in the Addison Central School District (ACSD). (Learn more at: www.AddisonCentralSEPAC.org)

WHAT WE DO:

• Support families through information, events, and community.

• Collect community input and help district leaders understand the concerns of families and students.

• Collaborate with ACSD to improve district policies and practices.

STAY IN THE KNOW!

Don’t miss out on SEPAC resources and events! Sign up for updates at the link below.

The link to the bus routes are below and on the ACSD website. Please be waiting at your stop 5 minutes before the approximate bus stop time. Younger students will need their parent at pick up and drop off.