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September 10 - Picture Day at Lothrop (Rain Date: September 12)

September 13 - Early Release Day - All students are dismissed at 11:30 am. There is no Boys & Girls Club on early release days.

September 17- Younger Preschoolers Picture Day at Caverly (Rain Date 9/19)

September 18 - Older Preschoolers Picture Day at Caverly (Rain Date 9/20)

September 24 - Family Engagement & Title I Informational Meeting at 6 pm in the Lothrop Library

September 24 - Open House 6:30 - 7:30 pm

October 4 - Fire Safety Day

Once a month, students have an early release day, which allows staff to engage in professional development. Students are released at 11:30 am. There is no Boys & Girls Club on early release days.

Early Release Days for the 2024-25 School Year

September 13, 2024

October 25, 2024

November 8, 2024

December 19, 2024

January 17, 2025

February 7, 2025

March 7, 2025

April 11, 2025

May 16, 2025

As many of you are aware, RNESU instituted a new registration process this school year. As with many changes in technology, there have been some bumps along the way. One of them being some glitches in our ability to export emergency contact and medical data for our Nurse to access. Given that it will take some time to navigate the system and make necessary changes, we are sending paper emergency/medical forms home to be filled out and returned to school with your student on Monday. Our apologies to those of you who already completed the data in PowerSchool. We know that this is an added task in your already busy days. We ask that these forms be returned on Monday to ensure that Nurse Parker has current information on your student.

Now that the weather is cooler in the mornings and warmer in the afternoons, please help your child(ren) choose appropriate clothing without needing a wardrobe change during class time to avoid a disruption to learning.

Fidgets can be helpful but can also be distracting. If your child is communicating the need for a fidget, please reach out to the classroom teacher to make a plan for fidget use in the classroom.

The school day begins at 8:00 AM and ends at 2:45 PM There is supervision on campus beginning at 7:35 AM. Families dropping off children should do so in the lower parking lot when there is an adult present and after 7:35 AM. From September until Thanksgiving, all learners will have an outdoor recess until 7:55 AM. From November until April, grade level clusters take turns playing outside on the blacktop for morning recess. Learners who arrive after 8:05 AM must report to the office to sign in before going to class. The adult dropping off the learner should escort them to the office.

Please be aware that critical instruction begins at 8:00 AM. If your child is tardy, he or she is starting the day by missing academic instruction or social emotional learning and connections to their class. Please make sure your child arrives by 7:55 AM.

Please send your student(s) to school with a note (if you haven't already done so) indicating their transportation plan for each day of the week. We understand that some students may be attending the after school program that is scheduled to begin on September 3rd. Please let the front office know if your child is enrolled in the program and what days they will be attending.

Learners are expected to dress for school in a manner that contributes to an environment that is conducive to learner learning and success. As the weather warms up be mindful of the dress code when sending students to school. The Student Handbooks states, "Dress should not expose the chest, abdomen, navel, buttocks, or underwear. Shoes must be worn at all times. Hats or hoods are ONLY allowed in classrooms with teacher permission." Thank you!

Please have students leave toys, games and Pokemon or other trading cards (or similar items) at home. Thank you!

Monday: 3rd Grade Kay

Tuesday: 2nd Grade Alberico

Wednesday: 3rd Grade Pearsons, 1st Grade Clark, 5th Grade L.Allaire

Thursday: 6th Grade Desforgess, 4th Grade Desabrais, 1st Grade Sadowski

Friday: 5th Grade A.Allaire, Kindergarten, 4th Grade Duggan

My name is Christine Tate, and this is my 8th year at Lothrop. My goal for students is to instill a lifelong passion for reading and using technology safely and responsibly. In library class we learn about library skills, literature, genres, informational texts (paper & digital), digital citizenship (being safe, responsible, and respectful online), videography, coding and 3D printing.If you have any questions for me, please email me at ctate@rnesu.org. I am looking forward to a great school year!

How many books can a student check out?

• Kindergarten: 1 book (In January they can check-out 2 books)

• 1st Grade: 2 books (In January they can check out 3 books)

• 2nd Grade: 3 books

• 3rd & 4th Grade: 4 books

• 5th & 6th Grade: As many books as they need.

How long can a student borrow a book for?

• 2 weeks

• A book can be renewed if there isn’t a hold

What happens if a book is overdue?

• Mrs. Tate will send home a reminder notice.

What is it?

• A list of books that librarians & teachers in Vermont choose for students to vote on each school year.

• If you read 5 books from the list then you can vote for your favorite one with other 4th through 8th grade students in Vermont and attend our district’s Author Event.

Where are the books?

• Lothrop Library has a copy of every book for students to borrow.
• Maclure Library has a copy of every book for families to borrow.
• Students can access the online through Sora (see directions below).

1. Click on the link provided below if using a school device or download the SORA App onto your personal device.
2. Click on the button for locating your location.
3. Click on the blue button Vermont Schools Shared Digital Collection.
3. Select Your School (Scroll Down): Select Rutland Northeast SU 36.
4. Sign-in using your student's school (Google) email.
5. You can borrow up to 3 books at a time.

Email: sfarrington@rnesu.org

Website: https://lothrop.rnesu.org/

Location: US Route 7, Pittsford, VT, 05763
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LothropSchool/