Dear SCS Families and Caregivers,
It’s hard not to end the week on a high note when it’s this beautiful outside. Lots of classes enjoyed an extra recess or outside time given the perfect fall weather. We’re grateful to have a spruced-up outdoor classroom to host visits as well - thanks to everyone who helped out with that last month. In other nature news, check out the photo of the nearly full moon rising above SCS this morning!
In addition to the outdoor aspects of our school looking lovely, we’d like to highlight a few facilities projects that we’ve been working on at SCS of late. We don’t get many opportunities to show off our back office area to the public, but we did receive grants that allowed us to install a brand new Mamava lactation pod in September! In addition to providing our faculty and staff an additional nursing or pumping option, it will be available for families to use during school wide events. We are also now the proud owners of a free Therapy Pod thanks to the generosity of the United Way of Northwest Vermont. It was installed last week in a hallway nook near our Kindergarten classrooms. This therapy pod will be used by a variety of adults and students who may need a private space to work one-on-one during the school day. New carpet went into the front desk area this morning, and we’re hoping to have Jane and Jen into their newly upgraded space any day now. Finally, keep a lookout in future newsletters for updates on a new climbing wall coming to our SCS gym this year…
This weekend, we hope to see many of you at our PTO Fall Festival and Cornhole Tourney! It should be a beautiful fall day to spend with family and friends - all are welcome. Our next BIG events happen to fall on the same evening next week: the CVSD Community Budget Forum (6-8pm at CVU) and the Outright VT Caregiver event (6:30-8:30pm at SCS) on Tuesday, October 22nd. Ms. Celmer will be at the Community Budget Forum, and Mr. Cluff will be at the Outright event at SCS. The Outright event will have snacks and childcare available, thanks again to our incredible PTO! Enjoy the weekend, all.
Take care,
Alison, Brett, & Emily
School Photo Make Up Dates & Sibling Photo Information
Make-up Day Photo Order Forms
The order forms should arrive early sometime next week. Please be on the lookout in your student's backpack!
Sibling Portrait Days are Sunday, November 3rd 11:30 am – 12:30 pm in the SCS breezeway.
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!
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.
CVSD Community Budget Forum
Learn about our fiscal climate, engage in civil dialogue and share support for our schools at this Tuesday’s Community Budget Forum.
Join us in the CVU Library from 6-7:15 p.m., or you can participate via Zoom (find meeting information here). Faculty and staff, students, families and more are welcome.
First Annual Fall Festival and Cornhole Tourney
JOIN US TOMORROW for the first annual Fall Festival and Cornhole Tournament from 10am-2pm at the SCS fields! Get outside in the fresh fall air for a day filled with friendly competition, fun activities, local vendors and delicious food, all while cheering on your peers in the cornhole tournament.
Event Highlights: Cornhole Game Watching; Pumpkin Painting; Face Painting; DIY Bracelet Bar; Balloon Art
Food & Treats: Famous Frankie’s Food Truck; Crazy Cotton Candy Lady; PTO Bake Sale
Local Vendors: WeldLove Permanent Bracelets; VT Pear and Peony Flower Bar; Copper & Birch; JAM Apparel; Tiny Gang Designs; Plus SCS Swag for sale!
This family-friendly “FUNdraiser" is a fantastic way connect with each other and support our school. We hope to see you there!
For more info: Shelburnepto.org/cornhole
PS. We are still in need of volunteers (specifically scorekeepers) and bake sale items if you would like to get involved simply sign up on the included links.
Questions: cornhole@shelburnepto.org
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
- Can be left with Jane/Jen at the SCS front desk. Please also Sign Up Here! so we can estimate how much we have/need.
- We do need a lot of candy!
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!
