Dear SCS Families and Caregivers,
You may have heard your child mention that we have had more “Clear the Halls” situations at school this year, and we thought it would be helpful to share a little more detail about what this looks like for our students and staff members.
Our recent PreK-8 full faculty and staff meeting this week was a safety tabletop discussion focused on this crisis command and our responses. Please note that we use this command only when absolutely necessary, and we do so to protect the safety of all of our students and families.
What is “clear the halls”?
Schools in CVSD practice four Universal Crisis Commands, which are posted in each classroom throughout our building. They guide the adult responses when situations involving student safety come up. “Clear the Halls” is one of these commands, and it’s one that we’ve used more frequently this year.
Why we would use the “clear the halls” crisis command?
This crisis command indicates to students and staff members that something is happening in our hallways that requires a clear path for adults to respond. This practice provides privacy for anyone who is in crisis, whether it’s a student in crisis being picked up from school, a staff member with a health issue being taken by an ambulance, or even a building maintenance need (ie plumbing issue), etc.
What do we do during a “clear the halls” situation?
The crisis command is stated on our P.A. system (overhead speakers throughout the building) and on our radios. The student is instructed to follow the adult’s directions and get to the nearest room with an adult, if they are not already in a classroom. Teaching continues during this time. Most clear the halls situations only last a short time - it’s often less than a minute.
Here is an example of a Social Story that can be reviewed with students to help explain the process and why we might be telling people to “Clear the Halls”.
Our school teams are working hard to support all students, and reduce the frequency of using this crisis command. We also appreciate everyone's continued responsiveness during these situations to ensure everyone's safety.
This was a pretty heavy, yet timely and relevant topic to share with all of you. Now, we hope you all enjoy a safe and serene fall weekend in Vermont.
Take care,
Alison, Brett, & Emily
Introducing our 4th grade Student Leadership Team Members for 2024-2025!
Congratulations to the following 4th grade Student Leadership Team Members;
- Adam Giles' Class Reps: Avery and Ava
- Shayna McMahon's Class Reps: Henry and Kingston
- Deeni Moore's Class Reps: Nate and Penelope
- Karen Newman's Class Reps: Parker and Eloise
Make-Up day is October 8th and order forms are due back to school on October 9th.
- AMV also offers an online ordering option with the same print packages. Here is the link to access AMV online order. You can log into the gallery using your child's student ID number which can be found on the order form or by contacting Jen Marx. Online order prices will increase after December 1st.
Please contact Jen Marx at jmarx@cvsdvt.org or 383-1102 if you have any questions.
A Message from the PTO:
Registration closes next friday 10/11 for the first annual Fall Cornhole Tournament being held Sat 10/19 so if you want to get your team in now is the time! Open to all ages and skill levels - from students K-12 to adults, simply click here to submit your team of two. This event is a great way to have fun while giving back to the school. Prizes awarded to the top teams, but the real victory is coming together for a great cause. Beginner, novice, and wannabe pros are all welcome! To register or for more information: https://www.shelburnepto.org/cornhole.
Not playing cornhole? Come anyway! We’ll have a festive fall atmosphere with pumpkin painting for all ages, face painting, a Fall bake sale, a farmers market and a food truck!
*Volunteers and baked goods needed to help make this event a success. Thanks for your help!
*We're seeking cornhole boards to borrow for the event! If you have a set and are willing to lend it for the day, please let us know here!
Questions? cornhole@shelburnepto.org
SCS Directory Ads and Event Sponsorships
- 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
- Please do not reach out on behalf of SCS on your own but contact us first so we can coordinate.
- 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!
