Principal's Newsletter

The k-2nd graders had a fun time snowshoeing around the woods looking for signs of animals. Special thanks to Ms. Rachel, Ms. Whit, Mr. Jim and Mr. Ira for helping students learn more about animal tracks in the winter.

We are looking for 1-2 parents to help us prepare and serve hot chocolate to the 3rd - 5th graders after their last time skiing at Rikert this Thursday. The kids are back from skiing and in the barn at 11:00. Please let Donna or Tracey know if you can help.

Please look over the information about the upcoming Read-a-thon at SCS. Students have set their personal reading goals and each class has a target number of minutes to work towards between 2/11 and 3/2. The kick off on Wednesday will include a Great Book Giveaway --where students will be given up to 5 books! Thanks for helping encourage your child to read at home and reach for their goals!

In the case of unexpected changes in the bus schedule/route or the day’s schedule (due to inclement weather or other unexpected events), I will send a text alert out to families through our School Messenger system. We were made aware earlier this week that parents need to “opt in” to receive these texts. Please follow the steps below to register your cellphone with School Messenger if you have not been receiving my texts yet.

Combined School Band and Chorus Concert @ SCS --Tuesday, February 10th, Students arrive at 6:00, Concert starts at 6:30PM

Read-a-thon Kick Off (during Library classes) --Wednesday, February 11th

Cross Country Skiing for 3rd - 5th graders --Thursday, February 12th

SCS C-30 School Choice Open House --Thursday, February 12th, 5:30 - 6:30PM

SCS Valentines Day Ice Cream Social --Friday, February 13th

February Vacation --February 23rd - 27th

Get Involved at Salisbury Community School!

Meetings are (generally) the first Thursday of every month, 6:30 - 8 PM in the library.

Feel free to contact us at: foscsvt@gmail.com with any questions or ideas.

Students were sent home with an order form this week for High Mowing's most popular seeds and seed combinations. Students are encouraged to ask family members, neighbors and friends to purchase seeds for the coming spring & summer between now and February 18th.

Order forms are due back at school on Wednesday, February 18th.

Please take a minute to complete the survey below about NEW afterschool opportunities through MALT (The Middlebury Area Land Trust)

Click here to learn more about Camp Terrahana and how students from SCS could participate.

The ACSD Board recently revised Board Policy C30, School Assignment and Intra-District Transfer, to offer more flexibility to ACSD families when choosing an elementary school for their child(ren). If you are interested in having your child attend a different K-5 elementary school, please read more about the policy and the application process here. To apply, use this form or visit your school’s front office or the ACSD District Office for a paper application. The application window opened January 30th, and all applications must be received by March 2nd, 2026.

• There will be a second information session to learn more, ask questions, and get support filling out the application: Weds, February 18: 8:30-9:30am: at the Superintendent's Office (49 Charles Ave, Middlebury)

• Schools have scheduled open houses for all interested families.

• Tues, Feb 10, 5:30-6:30: Mary Hogan

• Thurs, Feb 12, 5:30-6:30: Salisbury Community

• Mon, Feb 16, 5:30-6:30: Cornwall Elementary

• Tues, Feb 17, 5:30-6:30: Bridport Elementary

Weds, Feb 18 5:30-6:30: Weybridge Elementary

Do you have young children birth to 5? We are expanding our early childhood offerings and want to hear from you! Share your hopes, needs, and ideas for building strong childhood care and education for our community. Find the survey link here. Survey is open 2/6-2/20.