Weybridge Family News

Back to school information nights for students and families:

• Thursday, September 19, 5:30-6:30 - 4/5 classroom - to be rescheduled

• Thursday, September 26, 5:30-6:30 - 2/3 classroom

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

Tuesday, October 15, 6:00 - FOWE meeting with Wendy Baker, ACSD Superintendent

ACSD School Board Meetings - 208 Charles Ave., Middlebury

• Monday, September 23, 6:30-8:30

• 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: I hope you will all be able to attend the grade level information nights planned for each classroom. These provide an opportunity for your child and their teacher to share their workspace, work in progress and materials with you. The 2/3 information night is this coming Thursday, 9/26, 5:30.

Lunch volunteers: We really need your help! This past week, we had two days that were not covered and due to staff absences, it was a stretch to create coverage. Next week we have only two days covered; we need help Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 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

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.

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.

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

• Ways To Prevent the Spread of Lice

• Do not share combs, brushes, towels, hats, barrettes, sports uniforms, or pillows.

• Avoid head to head contact with anyone suspected of having head lice.

• Keep long hair up or pulled back.

• What To Look For

• Excessive scratching of the head, especially at the back of the head just above the neck.

• Nits on the hair. These are usually pearly-grey in color and are attached to the hair shaft near the scalp. Nits are distinguished from dandruff because they stick to the hair shaft instead of flaking off when brushed.

• Adult lice are about the size of a sesame seed. Lice are active at night so your child may have trouble sleeping.

• What To Do If You Find Nits or Live 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 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 2 days.

• 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/parasites/lice/head/treatment.html

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.

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