Bridport Community Newletter

Dear BCS Community-

We've had a great week at BCS! This month, we are focused on the learner profile trait- principled. Being principled means

• Doing the right thing
• acting with integrity, honesty, and a strong sense of fairness and justice.
• They also respect the dignity and rights of others, and take responsibility for their actions and their consequences

All week, BCS students were principled in all areas of our school day. We have learned that being principled helps us learn, and have fun at school.

Ask your child to share a way they were principled this week :)

Enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend

Jenny

Teachers have been reaching out to set up Parent Teacher Conferences. If you haven't heard from your child(ren)'s classroom teacher- please reach out.

We are looking forward to connecting with each family about your student's progress and goals for the year.

In October, students will be working with the book Lets Talk about Race by Julius Lester. This book helps students understand that everyone is the same on the inside. The differences are in the details of each person’s own stories. It allows students to explore their own thoughts about race and what makes each person unique. It’s a fine book for starting a discussion about race and judging people based on their skin color, hair, clothes, etc.

Here are some resources we will be using to talk about the book as well as some links to watch the book at home.

• Guidelines and questions for discussion​ from Teaching Children Philosophy

• Lesson Plan​ created by Sarah Thomas

• Author Jelani Memory reads his ​A Kids Book About Racism

• Lets Talk about Race read aloud

This work is directly related to ACSD's Strategic Plan, specifically targeting Goal #1- Belonging in which it states "Everyone will feel safe, welcomed, and included in our schools and the district. Students and families will be able to engage with the school system in valuable ways"

Saturday October 19th- Craft Fair

Thursday October 24th- Fire Safety Visit

Friday October 25th- K-4 goes to ECHO

Monday October 28th- Picture Day!

10/28-10/31- Spirit Week!

Friday November 1st- No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)

If students want to participate they are welcome to! it is not mandatory. If a child forgets- and wants to participate we will have extra clothes/accessories to make it happen!

Friends of Bridport School is looking for donations for our new ice rink! If you have old skates to donate- please contact Kristy Whipple

Put on your calendar...

Friday November 8th- Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle!

There will also be a winter clothing swap that day- if you would like to participate please drop off your clothing @ BCS starting the week of October 21st

As a reminder, all children are entitled to free breakfast and lunch!

This budget season, ACSD will be working to create a spending plan for FY 26 that protects and preserves the trust of our voters, advances the work of our strategic plan, and honors the values that have led to widespread and historic support of public education within our ACSD community. Read more in Superintendent Baker’s Op-Ed. We invite community input as we develop the first draft of next year’s spending plan:

• On October 22nd from 6-7:30pm, we will host community conversations to inform the first draft of our budget. These meetings will be held simultaneously in the MUHS library and at Bridport, Cornwall, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, and Weybridge schools. You are welcome to join any location.

You can also share your thoughts using this survey. Please complete the survey by 9pm on October 22nd.