Bridport Community Newletter

Dear BCS Community-

This past week was filled with opportunities for our students to participate in both our small school community, the broader Bridport community and beyond. BCS kids showed their best selves all week- and made some incredible connections and memories.

Some highlights of the week were...

1. Going to ECHO with K-4 and seeing the joy when we walked into the Mo Willem's exhibit!

2. Mr. Pratt telling us all about Fire Safety, and pretending to spray Mrs. Walker with the big fire hose! (Thanks Bridport Fire Department!)

3. Trunk or Treat festivities on Friday evening!

4. Spending time with Milo, the therapy dog, on Monday.

We are looking forward to a fun-filled week starting tomorrow. As a reminder- Picture Day is tomorrow afternoon, and the beginning of Spirit Week!

Best,
Jenny

Teachers have been reaching out to set up Parent Teacher Conferences. If you haven't heard from your child(ren)'s classroom teacher- please reach out.

We are looking forward to connecting with each family about your student's progress and goals for the year.

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

In October, students will be working with the book Lets Talk about Race by Julius Lester. This book helps students understand that everyone is the same on the inside. The differences are in the details of each person’s own stories. It allows students to explore their own thoughts about race and what makes each person unique. It’s a fine book for starting a discussion about race and judging people based on their skin color, hair, clothes, etc.

Here are some resources we will be using to talk about the book as well as some links to watch the book at home.

• Guidelines and questions for discussion​ from Teaching Children Philosophy

• Lesson Plan​ created by Sarah Thomas

• Author Jelani Memory reads his ​A Kids Book About Racism

• Lets Talk about Race read aloud

This work is directly related to ACSD's Strategic Plan, specifically targeting Goal #1- Belonging in which it states "Everyone will feel safe, welcomed, and included in our schools and the district. Students and families will be able to engage with the school system in valuable ways"

Monday October 28th- Picture Day!

10/28-10/31- Spirit Week!

Friday November 1st- No School (Parent Teacher Conferences)

Thursday November 7th- PTO Meeting

Friday November 8th- Spaghetti Dinner

In music class we work very hard on earning Music Star Points to "Unlock" music computer games.

Since the beginning of the year each class has been working on

1. Participating Mindfully

2. Having voices on and off at appropriate times

3. Respect teachers, peers, and supplies

On Monday October 21st every class earned over 18 stars to unlock the music games! All classes' favorite game is easily Incredibox! To play this students drag and drop outfits onto the characters to create their own music. Here is the link to my musical website with many different musical games if you are interested in witnessing the wonderful music your children can make!

~ Ms. Cunningham

If students want to participate they are welcome to! it is not mandatory. If a child forgets- and wants to participate we will have extra clothes/accessories to make it happen!

Please note on Thursday- no masks or fake weapons will be allowed for dress up 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!

Last week was National School Bus Safety week. Check out some tips from our fabulous driver, Ms. Ashil