Dear SCS Families and Caregivers,
We welcomed the superintendent and school board members to school on Tuesday this week for their annual whirlwind tour of the school! Superintendent Bunting and team have visited several times this year, but it was our first time hosting the school board. It was so great to see 5th graders learning about the electoral college in advance of their visit to the polls on election day, 3rd graders working on their family narratives (which they will take home in hardcover at the end of 4th grade next year), and 1st graders asking great questions about the gushing fire hydrant outside their window. For the record, it wasn’t a water main break this time! Just the periodic “flushing” of the hydrants to make sure they are all working properly. We’re grateful to the board members for visiting and seeing our students and staff members in action.
This week also included a slew of dynamic experiences, from a Harry Potter party to a visit to the goats at New Village Farm. Stay tuned for some guest student announcers on the next two Mondays, and congratulations to Addie Cimler and Ella Twiggs on winning those. Perhaps the biggest news of the week from our building is that our Front Desk has at long last returned to its home in the main office! Jane and Jen managed all the calls, visitors, and pop-ins that occupy their day from the lobby for more than six months! We’re thrilled that they are now back in a more permanent location. No temporary dividers anymore - you can see the shiny new desk that anchors the space below. We’re grateful to our facilities and IT teams for continuing to “button up” the lingering tasks from the main office renovation project.
Next week is a four-day week for all students. With Halloween coming up on Thursday, many kids are looking forward to staying up a little later and having a sleep-in on Friday. As a reminder, we do not integrate Halloween celebrations into the school day at SCS. Costumes, masks, etc. should stay at home on Thursday. If you are looking for more ways to celebrate Halloween make sure to check out the festivities around town this Sunday - the parade takes place at 2:00, and the PTO is organizing a group of marchers. There is no school on Friday 11/1 in observance of Diwali. Diwali, is a five-day festival symbolizing the victory of light over darkness, and it is celebrated by more than a billion people around the world. If your kids are interested in learning more about Diwali, this article from National Geographic Kids is a helpful starting point. There is also a family-friendly Diwali celebration at the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier that is open to all. No matter how you spend your long weekend, we hope that it’s enjoyable!
Take care,
Alison, Brett, & Emily
SCS Band & Chorus Poinsettia & Cyclamen Fundraiser:
WHEN: November 4 through November 22
Support our annual performance travel opportunities & get quality locally grown poinsettias and cyclamens! We'll have 200 5-8th grade musicians calling on trusted neighbors & friends, but feel free to also buy online through the SCS PTO. (Link for purchase coming soon 🙂)
SCS Band & Chorus Volunteer Meeting & Fall Recital
WHEN: November 12, 6:30 & 7PM
Come gather with other parents/guardians in our Band Room to learn about how to get involved with this year's concert, events, and field trips! It's a fun and social way to volunteer! Following is our Fall Recital, featuring 7/8th grade soloists in an intimate setting in our Band Room. This is a very special showcase full of a variety of music from instrumentalists and singers.
Vision and Hearing Screening Information
The Health Office has begun vision and hearing screenings for students in Pre-k, Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 5th and 7th grade this week and will be contacting families of students who need additional follow up in the coming weeks. We wanted to give a huge "thank you" to the volunteers from the Champlain Valley Lions Club who help make this possible each year. Please contact Jocelyn or Sandra in the Health Office with any questions at 383-1108.
School Photo Make Up Dates & Sibling Photo Information
Make-up Day Photo Order Forms
Make-Up envelopes were delivered today and are due back Monday, November 4th.
Sibling Portrait Days are Sunday, November 3rd 11:30 am – 12:30 pm in the SCS breezeway.
Prints from the original picture days will be delivered by November 5th.
If you are unable to make this date, we are Tuesday, November 12th 3:00 – 4:30 pm at Hinesburg Community School – front of the school, near the side parking lot.
All students and their siblings are welcome to attend either session, regardless of which community school they attend. We will capture images of siblings together and individual portraits if needed. Please, no parents or pets! Images are posted to our website for viewing and purchasing in about a week. The images will be 25% off for the first two weeks. We will email a link, access code and discount code to your address provided at check in.
When you arrive, please sign in at the table. We will photograph in that order. If there is a wait, please make sure you are present when it is your turn. Your patience is appreciated!
The Shelburne Food Shelf invites to you participate in the Food is In When School is Out (FIIWSIO) program where you can shop for food for your students the THURSDAY before each school vacation. Please sign up through this link here.
SCS 4th Grade Student Leadership Annual Food Drive for the Shelburne Food Shelf
When: Mon. 10/21/24 - Mon. 11/18/24
Where: (send in items with your student) SCS Food Drive boxes located in Kindergarten classrooms, 1st-4th grade kivas, and by the front office.
Current Needs:
Peanut Butter (crunchy and plain); Canned chicken, salmon and tuna; Dish soap and laundry detergent; Diapers, Pull-Ups, wipes; Deodorant; Pasta Sauce; Spaghetti, elbow macaroni, rotini, etc.; Applesauce; Canned fruit (no sugar added); Canned Vegetables; Dried beans/peas/lentils; Hearty Soups (low-sodium); Canned beans; Broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable); Ketchup, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, salad dressing; Oral Hygiene items (toothpaste, toothbrushes & floss); Meals in Cans – Beef Stew, Chili, Beef Ravioli, Hash, Spaghetti O's, Spaghetti & Meatballs; Rice/pasta helpers (rice/pasta sides, rice-a-roni, pilaf, etc.)
THANK YOU FOR DONATING AND SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY!!!
WINTER sports registration is now OPEN for the 2024 - 2025 school year.
Boys Basketball is available to any 7th or 8th grade boy.
Girls Basketball is available to any 6th, 7th or 8th grade girl.
If you have an interested student-athlete who would like to participate in our WINTER athletics program, you will need to complete our registration for SCS athletics.
In addition, you will need to submit a Wellness Exam - Sports Participation Form (one submission per year).
WINTER sports will begin on November 18, 2024. Student-athletes WILL NOT be allowed to participate until their registration and wellness forms have been completed and submitted.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Leigh Petrucelli, SCS Athletic Director.
Invitation to Celebrate The Brand-New Pedestrian Bridge in Shelburne
The Shelburne Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths Committee invites everyone to join together in honor of our brand-new pedestrian bridge that connects Falls Rd to Irish Hill Rd. On Saturday, November 16 we will celebrate the completion of the bridge and sidewalk to Thompson Road. We will gather at the community garden parking area on Laplatte Circle at 10:00 and walk or bike from there to the Falls Overlook. There will be music and activities at that location starting at 10:30. All are welcome to join us as we walk to the Overlook, or meet us there at 10:30. Rain or shine! Please note that there is no parking available at the bridge so you will need to arrive at the Overlook on foot or by bicycle.
Join the SCS PTO In the Halloween Parade - Oct 27th
You are invited to help decorate the SCS PTO float and march with us in the Shelburne Halloween Parade Sun Oct 27th. We're also looking for candy donations to support.
To Help Decorate Sign Up Here!
- Decorating will be at a parent's house at 9AM on Oct 27th. Details will be emailed to those who sign up.
Candy Donations 🍬🍭
- Please also Sign Up Here! so we can estimate how much we have/need.
- We do need a lot of candy!
- Thank you to all who already have donated.
Parade Details - Oct 27th
- 12:45PM - Floats Line Up By Shelburne Market
- 2:00PM - Parade Start
SCS Directory Ads - Still Short on Funds to Print
- If you own, manage, or have a close relationship with a local business that might benefit from a directory ad or other sponsorship, please let us know at info@shelburnepto.org
- We also need help with follow-up calls, please feel free to reach-out if you can volunteer. We appreciate every bit of help we can get!
- Details of advertising and sponsorship opportunities are HERE!
This October is Substance Use Prevention Month. It reminds us that everyone plays a vital role in prevention, whether in the home, at school or in the community. Students across the district are engaged in and beyond October in various prevention, education, harm reduction, and wellbeing learning opportunities. And, research shows that as caregivers, you have the strongest influence on your child's decisions about substance use, starting with meaningful connection and conversations.
To support these discussions, Connecting Youth shares these two important prevention resources:
Family Conversation Guide: A practical tool to help you navigate discussions about substance use with your child in an age-appropriate, trust-building way.
National Rx Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, October 26! Dispose of your unused medications—a simple yet powerful step in prevention. Find your nearest collection site here
Remember, our Student Assistant Professionals (SAPs) are here to partner with you, offering additional support and guidance as you build on these relationships with your kids.
Together in prevention!
