Dear Academy community,

This first caller of December, with snow in the forecast!  I also love seeing how our school routines change with the seasons; snow pants, forts on the playground, huge piles of snow, wet hallways after recess.  These are all things I look forward too as the year progresses, with the added element this year of scooping out our many fire pits in the woods.

I think I speak for many of us here at the school that this week has been challenging in light of the recent governor’s orders limiting social gatherings during the time when we feel the need to gather the most.  I’d like to extend a deep heartfelt thank you to those of you who are making sacrifices to keep our entire community safe and healthy and able to continue to be in school.  In addition, please also know that nobody knows your family circumstances better than you, and we will support you and your students without reservation in the event that you need to quarantine.  We ask that you continue to be open with your communication with us in the office, your teachers or Nurse Amy, and we will all continue to thrive as a healthy learning community.

As the winter goes on, many of our classes will continue to spend significant time outside.  If you are in need of winter gear - hats, gloves, snow pants, jackets, boots - please reach out to Jody Mattulke (jmattulke@wsesdvt.org) who has collected a large stock of items to share with students and families.

Looking ahead, please take note of our plan related to the work needed to update our air handling system.  This work will begin on Monday December 14th, and continue until the Holiday break.  This work will necessitate the following closures of parts of our building.  As a result:

• The week of December 14th - 18th - ALL students in grades 4-6 will be fully remote (with their regular teacher)

• The week of December 21st - 23rd - ALL students will be fully remote (with their regular teacher)

Please note that Wednesday, December 23rd is a school day, with our typical enrichment offerings being offered that day.

As we progress towards the second half of the school year, please look for information regarding plans for the second half of the year coming from Superintendent Andy Skarzynski soon.  Kelly and I are always available for questions or concerns, so please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you again for sharing the young people in your lives with us,

Jon

Some cool chalk art seen around the school!

BUTTER BRAID AND COOKIE DOUGH ORDER INFO

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CHECK OUT THE LATEST EPISODE OF NEBULA NEWS. YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS IT! Click on the picture below to check it out.

Mrs. Schultz's first graders spent an afternoon in the forest last week. First, we took a hike along the trail stopping to read Mrs. Parzych's owl research. Next, we did a leaves scavenger hunt. Then, we had a fire and sweet potatoes with Ms. Kathy. Finally, a little fun play in the forest! A great time was had by all!

Lots of different types of learning happening in Sarah Kaltenbaugh's 6th grade classroom.

Brattleboro Winter Farmers' Market

Food Boost Coupons

This coming Winter Market Season, beginning November 7, 2020,
the Brattleboro Winter Market will be offering the new Food Boost Program for EBT customers.

Click on the pictures below for more information about the programs listed below.