SCS Community Newsletter

Dear SCS Families and Caregivers,

With this weekend marking the traditional start of summer, we are walking that fine line between end-of-year celebrations and culminations of learning, planning for next year, and recognizing that there is still plenty of important learning left over the final three weeks of the school year.

A few highlights from this week to showcase student experiences are included below.

• Bus Evacuation- This week students riding buses completed their Spring Bus evacuation. These drills teach students to remain calm, leave belongings behind, and evacuate quickly in an orderly, seat-by-seat manner. Drills include using the front door or emergency rear exit, with students instructed to sit and scoot out the back door to avoid injury. As we watched students and their bus drivers work together to practice safety, we felt compelled to share some other transportation reminders and appreciations with the broader community.

• When buses are leaving our school driveway and turning right, please hold back if you are in oncoming traffic, to allow them to take a wider (and safe) turn onto Harbor Road.

• Dropoff for Morning Movement has been going much more smoothly. We appreciate everyone remembering to drop students off at the School Street doors - and our facilities team for putting up a sign in the staff parking lot with that reminder.

• Music Informances- Thank you to Jodi Sanders and Cam Brownell for hosting a musical celebration for all Kindergarten through fourth grade students and caregivers. The singing, exploration of musical instruments and coordinated dancing was a joyful example of the engaging learning that students are experiencing this year.

• Middle-Level Orientation- As we prepare for next year, we were thrilled to host such a large group of incoming middle school students and families to learn more about our 5-8 philosophy and expectations. Our rising 5th graders asked a ton of great questions from, “do I get a new Chromebook in fifth grade?” (yes) to “will I have friends in my classes?” (also yes, but likely not all of them). Thank you to our 8th grade student helpers for giving tours and sharing their own memories from middle school. We’re pumped to welcome our new 5th graders more officially in August.

We wish you a safe, restful and meaningful Memorial Day weekend! There is no school Monday due to the holiday. We’ll see all students back here on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

In partnership,

Antonia, Jen and Brett

The SCS Administrative team

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 - 5/6th grade Choir and Concert & Symphonic Band

7:15 - Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble, Stage Band & 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); 4th Grade CVSD Track Meet at CVU

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

6/11 - Last Day of SCS for 8th Grade (11:30 dismissal)

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

6/12 - Last Day of School K-7 (11:30 dismissal)

All Dates for Spring Field Trips Here

CVSD 2025-2026 Calendar

Please sign up by 9:00 am Tuesday, 5/26 if you would like your student(s) to ride the late bus the week on 5/26/28. Reminder there is no school on Monday, 5/25 for Memorial Day.

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.

** Please note, next week will be the last week of the late bus for the school year. **

🎉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!

We are so happy to share the great success that was Shrek Jr. last weekend. 4th and 5th graders from SCS spent about 5 months working on this show, co-directed by Jodi Sanders and Quigley Lyden. They all did an amazing job. Every student shined so brightly, and what a wonderfully funny show to bring us all together. We owe a big 'thank you' to everyone who helped us put this show on: staff members, students, and families, we simply couldn't do it without you!

After years of work from a wide variety of community members, what a great feeling it is to finally see the exterior of the SCS Hoop House reach completion! Thank you to our student and faculty leaders for their dogged pursuit of this goal - with a special shout out to Eric Denice for volunteering his time and talents to put it all together. We're also grateful to the Shelburne-Charlotte-Hinesburg Interfaith Partnership (SCHIP) for their financial support, and to Erika Monaghan for securing an additional grant to help us deck out the inside. We can't wait to see where this goes.

Last Friday, we had the pleasure of welcoming author Amy Guglielmo for a special visit with our artists! In the weeks leading up to her visit, students read her books and created artwork inspired by the artists and stories she brings to life. During her time with us, Amy read her book Pocket Full of Colors and shared the inspiring journey that led her to become a writer. It was a wonderful opportunity for our students to connect literature and art in a meaningful way.

If you are interested in purchasing one of Amy’s books, we encourage you to support local through Flying Pig: https://flyingpigbooks.com/list/amy-guglielmo-scs-author-visit

Yellow Team at New Village Farm this week:

Congratulations to the SCS Wind Ensemble for earning a SUPERIOR rating at the Trills & Thrills Music Festival! Our 40 7/8th graders performed at the North Warren Central School in

Chestertown, NY this morning! This is the highest rating to receive.

They received the highest of the day, thus far in the Festival, of a 96/100.

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.

The Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is supporting the Town of Shelburne in updating its Town Plan and is inviting residents, workers, and community members to participate in a short community survey. The Town Plan establishes goals and policies that guide local decision-making related to housing, economic development, transportation, land use, and community character. Community input will help shape draft recommendations that reflect current needs and priorities.

The survey takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete and is available online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VM2T8B8. Participants may enter a raffle to win one of four $50 gift certificates to a Shelburne local business. Printed copies and alternative formats are available upon request. Community members with questions or who need assistance completing the survey may contact Anne Nelson Stoner at anstoner@ccrpcvt.org.

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