Good Afternoon SCS Families and Caregivers,
“This is the best part of being a teacher!” was a perfect way to sum up Tuesday evening’s fall recital. Being able to set the stage, step back, and watch kids share their growth is an experience that fills everyone’s bucket. Watching 30+ kids doing that in a variety of musical genres - both instrumental and vocal - is a special experience every year. We’d like to give a huge thanks to our music department for building the foundation for this event. Not every teacher has the same experience, of course. To see and hear students share their growth in playing music or singing feels different than it does in a science class, of course, but we all share the joy of watching our students demonstrate their skills in a variety of ways. In addition to the fall recital, we saw it this week in kids working together to build structures in Skills for Life, a student-led Blue Team meeting, a kindergarten trip to the Pierson library, and a collaborative game in Phys Ed that had 20 students sprinting around the gym.
Next week will be particularly busy for the middle-level team. The 8th grade Where Everybody Belongs (W.E.B.) student leaders are facilitating a breakfast for 5th graders on Wednesday morning at 7:45. Our first in-person assembly (and third overall) will also take place on Wednesday 11/20, students will be filling out a survey to give input into which 5/6 or 7/8 club they want to join after we get back from November break, and Trimester 1 progress reports will be shared (via email) on Friday 11/22. Extracurricular activities abound as well: the basketball season kicks off on Monday, and the Fall Concert is on Tuesday. We’re packing a lot into the last week before November break!
One quick logistical reminder: as the weather gets colder, we’re noticing more kids asking to be buzzed into the building in the mornings. It’s hard not to say yes to this, but without staff in the gym prior to 7:25 it’s unsafe for us to let them in before then. Alice Brown starts letting early arrivals go to the gym via the School Street doors promptly at 7:25. Anyone arriving prior to that time should head to School Street to be buzzed in with the group. We need to keep the gym parking lot clear for faculty and staff arriving to get about their day. Thank you, as always, for your cooperation here. It takes a village to get all 705 kids safely in the building each morning, and we appreciate everyone’s cooperation.
Thank you,
Alison, Brett, & Emily
SCS Basketball Begins Monday, 11/18
3:00 pm for girls (6th-8th)
4:30 pm for boys (7th & 8th)
To be eligible to play, all athletes must be registered and have current medical clearance on file. Reach out to our Athletic Director, Leigh Petrucelli, with any questions.
Band & Chorus Poinsettia & Cyclamen Fundraiser
November 4 - November 22
Support our annual performance travel opportunities & get quality locally grown poinsettias and cyclamens! We'll have 200 5-8th grade musicians calling on trusted neighbors & friends, but feel free to Purchase Online Here Too!
SCS DEI Meeting
Come meet SCS's new DEI Coach, Christina Daudelin! Christina will share updates on DEI plans and programming at SCS and CVSD DEI Director, Dr Asma Abunaib will be present to share updates on the direction of DEI work across the district. They would love to share and discuss plans for the remainder of the school year.
WHEN: Thursday, November 21st at 8:00 am
WHERE: The SCS Library
SIGN UP FOR MORE!
The former SCS parent/caregiver DEI committee is looking to reset and re-start! Ideally with a focus on increased speakers, activities and school engagements. If you are interested in receiving updates or participating please sign up Here!
Genius Hour
SCS 5th grader Danielle's art is being featured as an installation at the Pierson Library. This collection of work and artist statements were part of a Genius Hour project facilitated with her art teacher Julia Costes. Her work will be on display in the children's collection until the end of December. Danielle's abstract artwork is a collection that explores many mediums and techniques. The artwork represents a range of emotions as a way of expressing the artist's feelings. Proceeds from the sale of her work have already resulted in donations of $100 in artwork sales to One Tree Planted.
Connecting Youth (CY) Mentoring is looking for a few more mentors!
Great volunteer positions here at SCS!
Connecting Youth (CY) Mentoring is looking for a few more mentors!
Our program matches volunteer mentors with amazing middle-school students who would benefit from an additional positive adult in their lives. Pairs meet at SCS in our dynamic mentoring space, during the school day, on a day & time that works around the mentor's and the mentee's schedules. Pairs meet for a 45" block once/week. Mentors are provided with training and continual support.
Come join our team, and enjoy the benefits of building a relationship with a great kid!
What our mentors say:
"It is so fun to be connected!"
"This is the best way to start my day! It's better than the gym!"
Please contact Alice Brown, SCS CY Mentor Coordinator, abrown@cvsdvt.org to learn more.
Show Your SCS Pride: Visit the New PTO Swag Shop!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new SCS PTO Swag Shop, your go-to spot for all things school spirit! From apparel and drinkware to fun spirit wear items, our shop has everything you need to show off your SCS pride. Plus, we will continue to add fresh designs and new items for year-round use and special occasions. Every purchase directly supports the PTO and helps fund programs that make a difference for our students and school community. Check out the shop today, and join us in supporting SCS in style! Explore the shop now!
