Weybridge Family News

March 4-April 4 - Conference window

Monday, March 31 - No school/inservice

Friday, April 4, 2:00pm - Grand Friends Tea

April 1-April 11 - VTCAP state testing window - grades 3-5

Wednesday, April 9, 1:00 - Early release - after school care provided-please RSVP to sfarrellschmitt@acsdvt.org

ACSD Board dates - MUHS - 73 Charles Avenue, Middlebury

• Monday, March 24, 6:30-8:30 - School Board Meeting
• Monday, April 14, 6:30-8:30 - School Board Meeting

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,

Everyone please read - We need lunch volunteers. Can you help? These last two weeks have had lots of gaps in them. We need sign-ups next week for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. If you can volunteer for one of these days, please email me cjohnston@acsdvt.org or sign up directly on the calendar. We have only a few sign-ups for all of March so far. It is very helpful if you can sign up ahead of time, saving us a flurry of urgent emails and requests.

FOWE meeting - The meeting this week was so interesting. I cherish the opportunity these meetings provide for in depth, open conversations about the school in particular, but also about what’s happening at the district and state level. The value placed upon education and thoughtfully approaching challenges is wonderful to experience.

Reminder - Conferences: If you haven’t already had a parent conference, your student’s classroom teacher will be reaching out to you to schedule one. It’s so helpful to us to have this chance to meet with you to answer questions and look ahead to the rest of the year.

VTCAP state testing dates/times for grades 3-5

While there is time available for students to make up any test sessions missed, it’s really helpful to your child if they are able to participate in the assessment along with their classmates. More information to follow as we get closer to the testing window, but please be in touch with any questions you may have.

Enjoy the warmth of the weekend.

Best, Christina

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. The goal of the SEPAC in drawing attention to Neurodiversity Celebration Week is to recognize and celebrate the naturally-occurring neurodiversity among us. Please check out the SEPAC website for information about neurodiversity and what it means to celebrate it – and join us for the following upcoming event!

Neurodiversity Celebration Night

Marquis Theater Cafe (65 Main St, Middlebury)

March 19th, 7:00- 8:00 pm

Pop in for a short hello or to stay the whole time!

Students of all ages are welcome!

All Vermont School Districts are required to administer the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VTCAP). This computer-based test is adaptive and will assess our state standards for English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science. ACSD schools will administer these assessments this year between March 10 and April 25. These assessments include:

• VTCAP Language Arts and Mathematics: Grades 3-9

• VTCAP Science Assessment: Grades 5, 8, and 11

Your school's principal will be in touch with specifics about the timing of the VTCAP at your school.

Hello!

Please help us by spreading the word in your school's newsletter or via flyer about this free event that will take place on March 27th from 5-7 pm at Middlebury Union High School for local Parents and Guardians. Dinner included!

Register for a chance to win a free book written by Guest Speaker Jessica Lahey.

Registration Link!

Please see the attached flyer.

Thank you for your help,
Celia

Substitute teachers are crucial for our students, staff, staff, and schools! We are increasing our daily substitute teaching rate to $160/day for unlicensed subs and $200/day for licensed subs. This change begins on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 when students return from winter break. This flat rate replaces our sliding rate of pay for subs depending on the number of days worked.

To apply, you can email your interest to HR@acsdvt.org with "Substitute Position" in the subject line. You can also visit this listing on school spring.

Parents, Caregivers, Students, Staff & Community, we want to hear from you! In the Spring of 2024, ACSD began a two year process toward joint accreditation by NEASC and IB (read more here). We are currently in the self-study and evidence gathering phase and we want to hear from you! Please take 10 minutes to fill out this NEASC Learning Community Survey to help inform how we are doing in key areas and where we need to focus and improve in the future.

Please choose the survey links that best fits your role and school affiliation.

ACSD Elementary Schools:

• PARENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Parents-Fall-2024?id=54

• FACULTY: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Faculty-Staff-Fall-2024?id=54

• STUDENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Students-Fall-2024?id=54

MUMS

• PARENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Parents-Fall-2024?id=55

• FACULTY: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Faculty-Staff-Fall-2024?id=55

• STUDENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Students-Fall-2024?id=55

MUHS

• PARENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Parents-Fall-2024?id=56

• FACULTY: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Faculty-Staff-Fall-2024?id=56

• STUDENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Students-Fall-2024?id=56

The VT Dept. of Health confirmed the first measles case in Vermont in 2025. Measles is an extremely infectious, airborne illness that can cause severe illness and even death. Babies, young children, and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk of getting very sick from measles.

Important facts to keep your family safe:

• Symptoms usually start with high fever, cough, runny nose, and red/watery eyes. The characteristic rash usually appears 3-5 days after first symptoms. Call your healthcare provider with any symptoms.

• Measles is one of the most contagious diseases. It is airborne and spread through direct contact with infectious droplets.

• Vaccination is the best way to prevent and protect your family against serious illness. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective. Two doses are about 97% effective at preventing measles; one dose is about 93% effective.

• Contact your health care provider to ensure your family is up-to-date or to get vaccinated. Measles vaccines are free in Vermont.

Learn more about measles symptoms, spread, and prevention in the full update from our ACSD nurses and at HealthVermont.gov/measles

The Free dental program that was here in the fall will be in ACSD schools again the week of April 14-18th!

Enrollment deadline is April 1st - if interested please fill out the consent forms and deliver it to the health office at your students school.

Students who participated in the fall are automatically on the list to receive services again this spring! If you do not want your student to receive a 2nd dental cleaning by 802 Smiles this spring, please let nurse Dani know via email at dgirard@acsdvt.org

Reach out if you have any questions and please find attached the consent forms for 802 Smiles.

Be well,

Dani Girard RN MSN

dgirard@acsdvt.org

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.