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August

8/14-Welcome Back Placement Letters will be mailed home

8/23-Open House

10:30-11:30 Kindergarten, First and Second Grade

11:00-12:00 Third, Fourth and Fifth Grade

8/26- First Day of School

School Starts at 8:10/Burlington Kids in Session for Grades 1-5

Wednesdays remain a 1:50 dismissal time/All other days are a 2:50 dismissal time

The first two days August 26th and 27th will be an 11:30 dismissal for Kindergarten

Breakfast is served beginning at 7:50 in the cafeteria

Breakfast and Lunch remain free for all students

8/30-Preschool Open House

Meade-9:30 am-10:30 am

Martin-11:00 am-12:00 am

September

9/2-No School Labor Day

9/3- First Day of Preschool

9/3-First Day for Kindergarten at Burlington Kids

9/5- Picture Day

In order to begin school on 8/26, the following documents are required:

If you have any questions call Karen Priebe at 802-864-8478 . The office will be open beginning on August 9th.

Current immunizations

Birth Certificate

Proof of Burlington, Vermont residency from ONE of the following:

a. Current tax bill.

b. Current mortgage papers/closing statement showing a Burlington address and the name of the parent or legal guardian, or custodian.

c. Formal lease showing the name, address and telephone number of the landlord, Burlington address and name of lessee.

d. A notarized letter from the landlord stating the address of the residence being leased and the name(s) of the lessee(s), along with the landlord's address and telephone number.

AND Proof of Burlington residency from TWO of the following:

a. Valid Vermont drivers license with Burlington address.

b. Valid Vermont identification card with Burlington address.

c. Valid voter registration card or receipt with Burlington address.

d. Valid Vermont vehicle registration card.

e. Current utility bill in your name.

f. Valid Public Aid card.

g. Current Burlington library card with your name and address.

h. Valid automobile insurance card.

i. Bank Statement for last or current month (financial information redacted)

I am thrilled to be joining the Flynn Community as the new principal this fall. I am a lifelong educator and I believe deeply in the mission of public education. I worked in the Burlington School District as a classroom teacher for thirteen years; I began at IAA for one year and then taught at C.P. Smith for 12 years. After 13 years in the classroom I moved on to be a principal at Brewster-Pierce Memorial School in Huntington. After leading the BPMS community for 11 incredible years, I decided that I would like to return to Burlington and serve my own community. I look forward to working alongside you as the new principal at Flynn Elementary.

At the heart of my educational philosophy is my belief that all children can do well when provided an environment that promotes curiosity, student voice and choice and fosters deep thinking. All children can grow and develop new skills when provided with the opportunities to take learning risks and become independent thinkers. I look forward to creating a supportive, caring school environment for everyone ~ students, staff, support staff, families and visitors.

When I am not at school you will definitely find me outside being active or inside baking something delicious. I love to hike, bike, run, garden, ski and most of all walk my dog on the beach. I have a black lab named Duck who makes me laugh every day. I am one of six children and my husband Jeff and I have six children, three of whom were students at Flynn! I love to bake treats: cookies, cakes and muffins and I’m always looking for new recipes. I also love to read and still get great joy in reading aloud to children of all ages.

I look forward to meeting you all soon and to a terrific year ahead! Please don’t ever hesitate to reach out to connect about anything related to school. shayes@bsdvt.org And please consider following us on Instagram at: flynnschool_bsd.