Bridport Community Newletter

Hello BCS Community!

This past Friday, like every Friday, we had community time. This starts with an all school meeting where we greet one another and give shout outs from the week. This past Friday was one of the most joyful all school meetings of the year. Every student participated, laughed and felt a deep sense of belonging. Shout outs were plentiful with some saying "I want to shout out the whole Bridport school for being so welcoming" "I want to shout out my friend for helping me when I was sad". It was incredible.

I am looking forward to seeing folks on June 12th for our final "community time" and celebration of learning at 1:45PM. We cant wait to share with you the artwork we've done with Kate Gridley, our learning from A Boy Called Bat and for you to be a part of our community meeting.

This time of year is also a chance to celebrate and reflect on the past year. We have come so far academically and socially as a community of learners- and I am so proud to be at Bridport!

In partnership,

Jenny

Help Us Learn More About How Kids Thrive in the Classroom!

📘 Research Study Title:

The Impact of Responsive Classroom Practices on Student Self-Efficacy and Social-Emotional Skills

🌟 What’s This Study About?

I'm exploring how Responsive Classroom (RC) practices—like positive teacher language, structured routines, and community-building—help students:
✅ Believe in themselves
✅ Feel more confident
✅ Connect better with classmates and teachers
✅ Build emotional and social skills

🔍 Key Questions We’re Asking:

• How does Responsive Classroom help kids believe in themselves?

• Which RC tools make the biggest difference?

• What do teachers think works best?

• How do strong teacher-student relationships support success?

🎯 Why This Matters:

• 💪 Boost student confidence & independence

• 🏫 Build stronger classroom communities

• 👩‍🏫 Support effective teaching practices

• 📚 Contribute to future educational improvements

🙌 Thank You for Supporting Student Growth!

Your participation helps improve classrooms—for your child and many others.

If you'd like your child to participate in a short survey , please let me know!

Jenny

https://docs.google.com/document/d/11kIK9je6xUUqLv1afDHQZLNHu_-5uFKLzTJ0Lg7Gwck/edit?usp=drive_link

Thursday 6/12- 10AM Preschool Graduation,

1:45 All School Assembly and Celebration of Learning

Friday 6/13- All School Field Trip to VINS

Monday 6/16- 5th Grade Graduation 1PM

Tuesday 6/17- Last day of School!

Did you know Bridport School has an instagram!? Follow us- @bridportschoolvermont for pictures and videos :)