Weybridge Family News

Friday, March 22 - No school/parent conferences

Wednesday, March 27, 6:00-7:30 - FOWE meeting

Wednesday, April 3, 1:00 - Early release

Monday, April 8, 1:00 - Early release/Solstice

]ACSD School Board Meetings - 208 Charles Avenue, Middlebury

Monday, March 25, 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,

What a variable week it has been in terms of weather. I happened into the K/1 classroom yesterday during one of the snow squalls. The students were mesmerized by it and, because they are studying weather and learning about measuring temperature, they were a bit befuddled by how it could possibly be snowing when it was 390F. A wonderful provocation to grapple with.

Next Wednesday morning we will be hosting 10-12 guests from the Republic of Georgia. As part of a Project Harmony initiative they are in Middlebury to meet with the Middlebury College Ed Studies Dept. to learn about our pre-service teacher training program. Their day includes a visit to Weybridge, attending education courses at the College, and meeting with the faculty and ed studies students.

4/5 French - Ophelia has a conflict of schedules so there will be no more French classes at least through April vacation. Stay tuned. Ophelia plans to schedule a closing session.

VTCAP state assessments grade 3-5 - I have posted the schedule below. The tests are not timed and students can work on them over several days, taking breaks as needed. The tests are also computer adaptive, adjusting to the individual student so they are working on tasks that match their mastery level.

Please make every effort to have your child in school for the scheduled assessment times. While they can make up the assessments, it means they are out of synch with their classmates and missing instruction. Please see linked letter.

Draft assessment schedule:

Tuesday-Friday, April 2-5 - 4/5 VTCAP - ELA and Math

• Tuesday, 4/2 - ELA 8:30-9:45

• Wednesday, 4/3 - ELA 8:30-10:00

• Thursday, 4/4 - Math 9:20-10:20

• Friday, 4/5 - Math 9:20-10:30

Tuesday-Friday, April 9-12 - 2/3 VTCAP - ELA and Math

• Tuesday, 4/9 - ELA 8:30-9:45

• Wednesday, 4/10 - ELA 9:15-10:45

• Thursday, 4/11 - Math 9:15-10:15

• Friday, 4/12 - Math 9:15-10:25

Thursday-Friday, April 11-12 - 5th grade VTCAP - Science

• Thursday, 4/11 - Science 12:05-1:20

• Friday, 4/12 - Science 12:05-1:20

Lunch volunteers - We’ve had full cover the last two weeks! Next week we need coverage for Wednesday Friday. Please email me cjohnston@acsdvt.org if you can help with lunch prep and service, 11:00-12:00 in March and April. Even one day helps. Those of you who have volunteered before, can go into the google doc and sign up. Thank you!

Reminder - When you come in for conferences, please take time to look at the student work displayed in the hallways.

Warmly, Christina

Addison Central SD: Bridport, Cornwall, Middlebury, Ripton, Salisbury, Shoreham, Weybridge residents

A preschool interest survey is available here. Families should complete the interest survey before the end of the month to be considered for a preschool opening. The preschool program has classrooms at Mary Hogan and Bridport schools.

Ilsley Public Library is challenging the youth in our ACSD community to read 15 titles from the various local and state youth book award lists (Red Clover, Golden Dome, Midd Reads, and Green Mountain) between January 1st and March 31st. Tracking sheets will be sent home today. Youth who read 15 books will earn a ticket to a special movie showing at the Marquis Theater in April! (Weybridge will make sure everyone who qualifies has transportation to the event.)

Questions? Contact Tricia Allen, Youth Librarian:

tricia.allen@ilsleypubliclibrary.org

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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