Weybridge Family News

March 4-April 4 - Conference window

Monday, March 31 - No school/inservice

Friday, April 4, 2:00pm - Grand Friends' Tea

April 1-April 11 - VTCAP state testing window - grades 3-5

Wednesday, April 9, 1:00 - Early release - after school care provided- please rsvp to sfarrellschmitt@acsdvt.org

ACSD Board dates - MUHS - 73 Charles Avenue, Middlebury

• Monday, March 24, 6:30-8:30 - School Board Meeting
• Monday, April 14, 6:30-8:30 - School Board Meeting

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,

Grand Friends Tea is coming up in the beginning of April. The tea is specifically for your child’s grandparents or grand friends. If your child has grandparents or grand friends, please invite them and rsvp to Samantha sfarrellschmitt@acsdvt.org . No worries if your child does not have someone to invite. Several elders from the community are also invited and we will match them with children who do not have a grand friend to invite. We ask that parents not come as their child’s guest. This has been a warm and wonderful event in the past for the children, guests and Weybridge Community. Let me know if you have questions.

Recess gear - You may have wondered why we are requiring students to wear rain pants and boots for recess even when it is not raining. The reason is that most of the playground is incredibly soggy. If everyone spent recess on the dry spots and/or walked very carefully on the wet parts, boots would probably suffice. However, that is not actually what the children do. They move a lot which is exactly what we want. For example, one of the games in fashion right now is Capture the Flag which involves a massive amount of full-on running, covering lots of ground and creating a lot of splashing. Without rain gear, if students come in wet, it means that they need to change into dry clothes which takes quite a bit of time. Wearing rain gear makes this transition from recess much less time consuming and ensures their comfort for the balance of the day. Additionally, if they have their rain gear on they can run freely, play in the stream, etc., and not have to curtail their robust play. I think some students may have given the impression that they have to stay in if they didn’t have gear. We do have extra gear here so everyone can head out, however, if your child does have rain pants and boots, please send them in. Thanks.

Everyone please read - We need lunch volunteers! We have no sign ups for next week! If you can volunteer for one of these days, please email me cjohnston@acsdvt.org or sign up directly on the calendar.

VTCAP state testing dates/times for grades 3-5

Reminder: VTCAP state testing for grades 3-5, 4/1-4/11. Please remember, while there is time available for students to make up any test sessions missed, it’s really helpful to your child if they are able to participate in the assessment along with their classmates. More information will be sent out early next week. Please be in touch with any questions you may have.

Best, Christina

All Vermont School Districts are required to administer the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VTCAP). This computer-based test is adaptive and will assess our state standards for English Language Arts (ELA), math, and science. ACSD schools will administer these assessments this year between March 10 and April 25. These assessments include:

• VTCAP Language Arts and Mathematics: Grades 3-9

• VTCAP Science Assessment: Grades 5, 8, and 11

Your school's principal will be in touch with specifics about the timing of the VTCAP at your school.

Hello!

Please help us by spreading the word in your school's newsletter or via flyer about this free event that will take place on March 27th from 5-7 pm at Middlebury Union High School for local Parents and Guardians. Dinner included!

Register for a chance to win a free book written by Guest Speaker Jessica Lahey.

Registration Link!

Please see the attached flyer.

Thank you for your help,
Celia

Substitute teachers are crucial for our students, staff, staff, and schools! We are increasing our daily substitute teaching rate to $160/day for unlicensed subs and $200/day for licensed subs. This change begins on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 when students return from winter break. This flat rate replaces our sliding rate of pay for subs depending on the number of days worked.

To apply, you can email your interest to HR@acsdvt.org with "Substitute Position" in the subject line. You can also visit this listing on school spring.

Parents, Caregivers, Students, Staff & Community, we want to hear from you! In the Spring of 2024, ACSD began a two year process toward joint accreditation by NEASC and IB (read more here). We are currently in the self-study and evidence gathering phase and we want to hear from you! Please take 10 minutes to fill out this NEASC Learning Community Survey to help inform how we are doing in key areas and where we need to focus and improve in the future.

Please choose the survey links that best fits your role and school affiliation.

ACSD Elementary Schools:

• PARENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Parents-Fall-2024?id=54

• FACULTY: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Faculty-Staff-Fall-2024?id=54

• STUDENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Students-Fall-2024?id=54

MUMS

• PARENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Parents-Fall-2024?id=55

• FACULTY: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Faculty-Staff-Fall-2024?id=55

• STUDENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Students-Fall-2024?id=55

MUHS

• PARENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Parents-Fall-2024?id=56

• FACULTY: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Faculty-Staff-Fall-2024?id=56

• STUDENTS: https://surveys.neasc.org/s3/NEASC-CIE-Students-Fall-2024?id=56

The VT Dept. of Health confirmed the first measles case in Vermont in 2025. Measles is an extremely infectious, airborne illness that can cause severe illness and even death. Babies, young children, and people with weak immune systems are at higher risk of getting very sick from measles.

Important facts to keep your family safe:

• Symptoms usually start with high fever, cough, runny nose, and red/watery eyes. The characteristic rash usually appears 3-5 days after first symptoms. Call your healthcare provider with any symptoms.

• Measles is one of the most contagious diseases. It is airborne and spread through direct contact with infectious droplets.

• Vaccination is the best way to prevent and protect your family against serious illness. The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and effective. Two doses are about 97% effective at preventing measles; one dose is about 93% effective.

• Contact your health care provider to ensure your family is up-to-date or to get vaccinated. Measles vaccines are free in Vermont.

Learn more about measles symptoms, spread, and prevention in the full update from our ACSD nurses and at HealthVermont.gov/measles

Deadline is April 1st

Please send signed consent forms to the school front office to have your student participate in this FREE dental cleaning.

Paper forms have been sent home, and new copies in the office if you need them.

Students who participated in the fall are automatically on the list to receive services again this spring! If you do not want your student to receive a 2nd dental cleaning by 802 Smiles this spring, please let Nurse Dani know via email at dgirard@acsdvt.org

Sign up for SEPAC updates here.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.