Welcome back to another school year!

 Welcome Back!

I hope you had a great summer with family and friends. Here is some helpful information and reminders that will set the tone for a successful school year together:

Labeled items your student will need at school:

• Art smock (big tee-shirt works well)

• Sneakers for P.E. on gym days (We will have PE on Mondays and Wednesdays)

• Personal earbuds/headphones for Chromebook use (Please label with your child’s name)

• Extra change of clothes (can be stored in the top of lockers) 

• Healthy snack & water bottle every day (please refrain from packing candy and sweets)

Things your student does not need:

• Pencils/cases/folders/individual supplies (We have all of those items here!)

• Toys, stuffed animals, personal devices, collectible cards, and other valuables should stay at home.

Weekly Procedures:

• Students can be dropped off at ABS between 7:25-7:50 each morning. Students dropped off prior to 7:35 will wait in the Cafeteria.

• Regular dismissal is at 2:35 each day. Wednesday early release dismissal is at 1:35.

• Library books are due on Tuesdays.

• Home Folders are sent home on Fridays and due back to school the following week, preferably on Mondays.  This year, our Home Folders are green.

Communication:

• Email: I will send out email updates on most Fridays with relevant reminders and up-to-date information about our studies and any important dates to be aware of. Pictures will be included as well (like last year)

• Classroom Blog: See photo updates and past parent letters on our classroom blog.

• Digital Learning: Students will post a variety of work to an online portfolio throughout the school year. Be sure you are connected to your student’s account so you can see what they’re up to! Stay tuned for more information regarding platforms and start date. Thank you.

• ABS will host an Open House on the evening of Thursday, September 29.Stay tuned for more information about time.

• Please feel free to communicate any questions or concerns that you may have. Email (mmccormack@cvsdvt.org)  is the best way to reach me. You can also reach me via phone (802-871-6200).

Birthday Celebrations: We have non-food birthday celebrations in Harmony House. Your student’s special day will still be celebrated, not to worry! You may choose to bring a non-food treat in for the class (pencils, erasers, etc.) however, this is not necessary. If you or a loved one would like to come in for a special activity or read aloud you are more than welcome! Your child can also bring in a special book for a read aloud in the classroom.

Schedule Changes/Absences: For safety reasons, we cannot send students to a destination other than documented on their paperwork without direct communication from a parent or guardian.  

• If your student has a change in their after school plans, please email, call or send a signed note. The end of the day can be hectic, so the earlier the better. Of course, we understand that last minute changes are inevitable! 

• As soon as you are aware of an absence or change of plans, please email: 

• Laura Gigliotti lgigliotti@cvsdvt.org and absinformation@cvsdvt.org 

• Mrs. McCormack (mmccormack@cvsdvt.org)

• Nurse Love slove@cvsdvt.org (if student’s absence is illness-related)