Bridport Community Newletter

Hello, Bridport Community!

It was a short week this week, however there are a few things I wanted to make sure you knew.

1. Our Thanksgiving Meal will be on Thursday November 21st. A sign up sheet went home with your child yesterday.

2. November's All School Read Aloud- Sharices' Big Voice

3. An update from Ms. Amber

Thank you for your continued support of our school community!

Best,

Jenny

We are off and on our way into a great school year! The first 6 weeks of learning have allowed our students to explore our whole school expectations, set routines and develop classroom/school routines.

One very important topic that all students Kindergarten-5th grade learn about in the beginning of the school year is anti bullying lessons. This unit is well underway and will continue for the next couple of weeks.

Students learn the rule of the three R’s. Recognize, Refuse, and Report. We recognize (see/hear) unkind things happening, we refuse to allow it to continue (say no), and we report the actions to an adult. This is the language we use at BCS and our hope is that you will continue this language at home. This will show our students that we are a community and are all on the same page.

Students are learning how to be assertive (getting your needs met in a kind and respectful way), how to be an upstander (to stand up for peers and get help), and the difference between a mean action vs. bullying.

An important part about bullying prevention education is to understand that actions of bullying do not make a person a bad person. When bullying happens, it means children may need support and education on social and emotional ways of interacting with others and new strategies of communication. We want to help everyone in these situations and find the best support for everyone involved.

Thank you for helping our school community feel safe, supported and welcome!

Ms. Amber

It has been so great to see many of you at conferences. Thank you for taking the time to chat about your student(s) and how we can work as a team for every child to succeed.

The Addison Central Special Education Parent Advisory Council is a group of parents working with the district to improve special education services in ACSD.

We hope to have representatives from every school involved- and we are looking for BCS parents who are interested !

Here is our website: https://www.acsdvt.org/student-services/sepac

Our annual meeting is October 29th, 6-7:30 pm. If interested parents contact Jen Thompson, she can share the virtual link and provide more information. jenniferblackburnthompson@gmail.com

This picture book autobiography tells the triumphant story of Sharice Davids, one of the first Native American women elected to Congress, and the first LGBTQ congressperson to represent Kansas. Sharice always liked to talk and she liked to learn by listening to others. Sharice wanted to use her voice to make a difference. Sharice knows that everyone deserves to have a voice.

If you'd like more information- check out these links:

• Teaching Guide by Pride and Less Prejudice

• An interview with Congresswoman Sharice Davids by Growing Readers Podcast

• Sharice’s Big Voice Book website and video

• Sharice Davids: National Book Festival 2021

• Congresswoman Sharice Davids on LGBT+ Activism in Education

• Read aloud by US Representative Sharice Davids

• A Racial Justice Guide to Thanksgiving

• Exploring Native American Activism: Teaching Ideas for We Are Still Here! from The Classroom Bookshelf

• Native Knowledge 360° from Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian (Be sure to explore the Educational Resources for online lessons!)

Thursday November 7th- PTO Meeting

Thursday November 7th, 9AM- Plow Truck Visit (we named a plow!)

Friday November 8th- Spaghetti Dinner

Monday November 11th- Veterans Day Lunch

Wednesday November 13th- Early Release Day

Friends of Bridport School is looking for donations for our new ice rink! If you have old skates to donate- please contact Kristy Whipple

Put on your calendar...

Friday November 8th- Spaghetti Dinner and Basket Raffle!

There will also be a winter clothing swap that day- if you would like to participate please drop off your clothing @ BCS starting the week of October 21st

As a reminder, all children are entitled to free breakfast and lunch!