Bridport Community Newletter

May 25th, 2025

Week 35

Howdy BCS!

Its been a rainy and cold week in Bridport, but we have found so much brightness and joy together! Wrapping up the year together has brought a sense of reflection and thoughtfulness into each classroom, and as we head into our final few weeks, we are being purposeful to enjoy each moment together.

I wanted to remind you a few events happening in the next little bit:

Wednesday May 28th- All School Field trip to the Tilly Trail for more work with Kate Gridley and the Otter Creek Audubon Society
Thursday June 12th at 1:45- Celebration of Learning Assembly! Please join us to celebrate the end of the year together, see the artwork that was created during our residency and wrap up One School, One Book!
Friday June 13th- All School Field Trip + Older PreK students to VINS! We will be leaving first thing in the morning and returning at 3:30- Please note that students will take the late bus home
Tuesday June 17th- Last day of School!!

Finally, as the weather *hopefully* gets sunnier warmer- please make sure students are coming to school with sunscreen and bug spray on- we cannot apply it at school.

Thank you, Thank you!

Jenny

Artist in Residency!

Things to Know at BCS

🎓 Research Participation Invitation

Help Us Learn More About How Kids Thrive in the Classroom!

📘 Research Study Title:

The Impact of Responsive Classroom Practices on Student Self-Efficacy and Social-Emotional Skills

🌟 What’s This Study About?

I'm exploring how Responsive Classroom (RC) practices—like positive teacher language, structured routines, and community-building—help students:
✅ Believe in themselves
✅ Feel more confident
✅ Connect better with classmates and teachers
✅ Build emotional and social skills

🔍 Key Questions We’re Asking:

How does Responsive Classroom help kids believe in themselves?
Which RC tools make the biggest difference?
What do teachers think works best?
How do strong teacher-student relationships support success?

🎯 Why This Matters:

💪 Boost student confidence & independence
🏫 Build stronger classroom communities
👩‍🏫 Support effective teaching practices
📚 Contribute to future educational improvements

🙌 Thank You for Supporting Student Growth!

Your participation helps improve classrooms—for your child and many others.

If you'd like your child to participate in a short survey , please let me know!

Jenny

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11kIK9je6xUUqLv1afDHQZLNHu_-5uFKLzTJ0Lg7Gwck/edit?usp=drive_link

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday 5/28- 5th grade to MUMS for Move UP, then Field trip to Tilly Trail

Thursday 6/12- 10AM Preschool Graduation, 1:45 All School Assembly and Celebration of Learning

Friday 6/13- All School Field Trip to VINS

Tuesday 6/17- Last day of School!

News from ACSD

Teacher & Staff Appreciation and Nominations!

Our teachers and staff are amazing! At ACSD, we turn Teacher Appreciation Week into Teacher & Staff Appreciation Month. You can help! Share an appreciation HERE.

Parents ~ Ask your child if a teacher or grown-up has done something to make their school day better. Open the form and fill it out together or share something you have appreciated!
Students ~ ALL appreciations matter...but hearing your words is especially meaningful!

The form will be open all month. You can also nominate our ACSD Teacher & Staff of the Year awards (presented at our August 2025 staff Welcome Back week)!