Weybridge Family News

Back to school information nights for students and families:

• Tuesday, October 1, 5:30-6:30 - 4/5 classroom

• Thursday, October 3, 5:30-6:30 - K/1 classroom

Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 - FOWE hosted meet and greet with Wendy Baker, ACSD Superintendent - all are welcome. Light refreshments and childcare provided

ACSD School Board Meetings - 208 Charles Ave., Middlebury

• Monday, October 14, 6:30-8:30

• Monday, October 28, 6:30-8:30

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,

Classroom information nights: The 2/3 information night was a great success, well attended and busy. I hope 4/5 and K/1 families will all be able to attend the grade level information nights planned for this week.

Staffing updates: Wonderful news - Courtney is back full days at Weybridge! Students also had their first day of Spanish this Thursday with Meeka-Kai Sands. 3rd-5th graders were visibly happy, relieved to get started again and 2nd graders were feeling very grown up to have begun Spanish, proudly trying out Spanish words and phrases on the playground. Shannon Minor, paraprofessional, is at Cornwall, starting today through next Friday, subbing in the 2nd grade.

The 2nd and 3rd graders collected data at the Potluck Supper. They found out that...

Most people have lifted a kettlebell.

Most people think that there were planes named TNT and Gray Duck.

Most people answered no to "Do you like Olivia Rodrigo?"

Most people like Taylor Swift.

Most people like both dogs and cats.

Some people know what a steel penny is, some people don't.

Most people have watched a PG-13 movie?

33 people like Vermont. 11 like New York.

Most people like Harry Potter.

Most people like both plants and animals. Some people like animals but not plants. The least people like plants but not animals.

21 people like sports. 4 people like board games. 7 people said both.

Most people like soccer. Some people like both soccer and football. 7 people like football.

Black won with a landslide 21 votes over pink with 13!

Most people liked golden retrievers. Some liked black labs.

Lunch volunteers: We did way better this week for coverage. Next week we need coverage for Wednesday and Thursday. Please consider volunteering to help prep and serve lunch. It is incredibly helpful to Barbara and is a fun way to see most of the students. If you can volunteer for a day next week or later in the month, please email Christina cjohnston@acsdvt.org or sign up directly on the calendar.

Enjoy the weekend! Christina

In the 2-3 Classroom, we have been testing ideas for simple, inexpensive water bottle holders attached to student desks. (We often have quiet, focused work sessions interrupted with the Clunk-Clankety-Clank of metal water bottles falling onto the floor.)

After collecting ideas all summer and testing a few prototypes, we have a design that seems to work pretty well-- an old icing container attached to the desk with velcro. (Thank you, Erica Castle, for suggesting the velcro!)

Now we need more icing containers!

If you ice a cake, please save your icing containers for us!

The 2-3 class thanks you!

Mel

Due to growing instances of phishing scams and concern for potential hacks of our computer networks, we will be removing all staff email addresses from our website directory. This change comes at the direction of our Technology Dept and we join many K-12 schools, colleges, and businesses in making this change. Staff phone numbers will still be available in our staff directory. You may also request a teacher’s email by calling our front office 802-545-3302 Thank you for your understanding as we balance family communication needs with tech privacy and safety.

Dear Parent/Guardians,

There have been some cases of lice at school and this is a letter to everyone for some reminders on lice.

Pediculosis (head lice) is a common problem in school-aged children. Statistics show head lice are found in 3-5% of the elementary population at any given time. The main mode of transmission of head lice is contact with a person who is already infested (i.e., head-to-head contact). Contact is common during play (sports activities, playgrounds, at camp, and slumber parties). Weekly checks at home are a great way to detect head lice early and to keep them from spreading. If you suspect or find head lice on your child, please contact your school nurse for assistance and advice. Here are some guidelines to follow:

• Head Lice Facts

• Anyone can get head lice no matter how clean they are.

• Head lice do not carry disease. Secondary skin infections can occur from excessive scratching.

• They cannot jump or fly and are spread by head to head contact.

• Lice live for 1-2 days on pillows, furniture, stuffed animals, or clothes.

• Nits (lice eggs) can live up to a week off a person's head and then hatch later on to cause another infestation

• Head lice do not infest pets and pets do not spread head lice.

• Check all family members in the household.

• Treat your child with a recommended lice shampoo following the package directions. Apply a second treatment when directed.

• Use a nit comb after the treatment to remove lice and nits from the hair shaft.

• Continue to check the scalp and hair everyday and remove the nits for the next 2 weeks.

• Machine wash and dry clothing worn in the previous 2 days and all bed linens. Use hot water at 130 degrees for 20 minutes and use a high heat setting on the dryer. Dry clean items, as needed.

• Place all non-washable items such as stuffed toys and pillows in a sealed plastic bag for at least 1 week

• Soak combs and brushes in hot water (at least 130 degrees) for 5-10 minutes. Do not share combs, brushes, and hair accessories with the person who has head lice.

• Vacuum furniture, rugs and floors. Discard vacuum bags.

• Do not use fumigant sprays or fogs. They are not necessary and can be toxic.

• Please notify your school nurse so the spread of lice can be tracked in school.

References:

• https://www.uvmhealth.org/medcenter/wellness-resources/health-library/abr8604

• https://www.cdc.gov/lice/about/head-lice.html

Hello Weybridge Elementary School Families,

I want to share with you all information about the Vermont Continence Project. The Vermont Continence Project provides resources, training, and services to improve incontinence care and teaching.

The project can help improve incontinence care and toilet teaching regardless of disability or health status through positive, person-centered, science-driven toileting & continence supports.

How it works:

• The project works with the team of the referred child or youth to make a plan and carry it out.

• The project team does not work directly with the referred person, only with the adults supporting them.

• The project team provides consultation and training both in person and virtually We also provide video and research resources, as well as quarterly online discussion groups.

• Consultation and training is free of charge!

Reach out for FREE continence consultation and training:

continenceproject@uvm.edu

Phone: 1-800-770-6103, x209

208 Colchester Ave, Mann Hall Burlington VT 05405

Last Friday afternoon, we tested our district text messaging system. To receive texts, you must opt-in. If you think you signed up to receive text messages but did not receive one last Friday around 4pm, please contact your school to make sure your wireless phone number is in our student database. If you want to receive text messages you can sign up by Texting “yes” to 67587. You will get a reply confirming your registration. (If you ever want to stop receiving texts, just text STOP.) The district and school will only use text messages for important, time sensitive communication.

Last year, ACSD schools participated in the 802 Smiles Dental Hygiene Program and this was very successful. I'm excited to share that we are once again partnering with dental hygienist, Michael Messina, to offer free dental screenings and preventative care to all ACSD students. The enrollment deadline is October 1st

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.