Bridport Community Newletter

As part of the updated progress reporting system, the spring parent-teacher conference window opens March 22. The goal of this conference is to be in person, as teachers plan to share student work and current progress toward the standards. Your child's teacher will be reaching out in the near future with a conference schedule.

Next week, our schools will be celebrating neurodiversity in our community. Neurodiversity refers to the biological fact that everyone has a uniquely wired brain and their own way of thinking, learning, and experiencing the world. Learn more at https://www.neurodiversityweek.com/introduction! School leaders will share more about upcoming Neurodiversity Celebration Week events at your school. SEPAC also invites you to connect with them through the SEPAC website and join them for two upcoming events:

• Neurodiversity Celebration Night
  Marquis Theater Cafe (65 Main St, Middlebury)
  March 20th, 5:30-7:00 pm

• Shine a Light on Neurodiversity in ACSD

ACSD School Board Meeting (208 Charles Ave, Middlebury)

March 25th, 6:30pm

PTO Pizza orders will arrive at BCS on March 26. Pick up will begin at 3:00pm!

Last Friday and Monday, at Bridport Central School students enjoyed learning about the upcoming Solar Eclipse happening in our region on Monday, April 8th. Amy Clapp, of Salisbury Elementary School, wrote a grant to bring a traveling exhibit from ECHO Science Center to all of the students in ACSD. We explored hands-on models of the eclipse and various aspects of the science of our solar system. Among those tools were solar eclipse glasses, a projection telescope, and solar binoculars. In addition, students learned about the importance of protecting your eyes and vision during eclipse viewing by using appropriate tools. Every student in ACSD will receive a pair of solar eclipse glasses to keep in the week before the solar eclipse.

All school meals will be free again for ALL students.

But, it's still VERY IMPORTANT to complete the free and reduced meal application form. Our district gets $475,000+ each year based on the % of students who qualify for free/reduced meals. So, if you fill out the form, you help us qualify!

A paper application will come home with your child, or apply now online.