ABS Newsletter: Week of April 15th, 2024
Attention Parents/Guardians of students 2nd through 6th. We are trying to see how many students plan on participating in "Finding Our Stride" here at ABS. If we have enough students who wish to…
Hello ABS Families,
Attention Parents/Guardians of students 2nd through 6th. We are trying to see how many students plan on participating in "Finding Our Stride" here at ABS. If we have enough students who wish to participate we will start practices on the week of April 29th. Practice times would be 2:30-4:00pm and likely take place Monday and Thursday. You only need to fill out this form if your child is interested in this program for this Spring session or would be interested in participating in this program this coming fall school year. If you have any additional questions regarding this please let Annalise Ennis know at annalise.ennis@wsesu.net. "Finding Our Stride" interest form
Empowering Upper Valley youth through free afterschool running programs, Finding Our Stride boosts fitness, self-esteem and resilience, and connects kids to peers, mentors and community.
Important Dates
4/26 - Kindergarten Welcome Day 1:30-2:15
4/30 - Spring Concert 1:00 PM & 5:30 PM
5/1 - Early Release Day - Students dismissed at 12:00 PM.
5/3 - Kindergarten Welcome Day 1:30-2:15
5/6-5/10 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5/10 - Kindergarten Welcome Day 1:30-2:15
5/17 - Kindergarten Welcome Day 1:30-2:15
5/23 - Kindergarten Screening ( No school for current K students)
5/27 - Memorial Day - No School
6/7 - L.A.R.P Day 8AM-2PM (Live Action Role Play)
6/12 - 6th Grade Graduation 9:00 AM
Please Check for Ticks!
As soon as the snow melts students are drawn to rolling and playing on the hill. It's good practice to make sure your child is checking for ticks daily. We are outside every day so getting into a routine is helpful.
We are already seeing them!
Here is a link to VT Department of Health information about ticks.
Child Care Financial Assistance
The State of Vermont helps cover the cost of regulated child care, preschool, afterschool and summer programs. And beginning April 7, more Vermont families qualify for tuition assistance for these programs based on family size and income. For example, a family of four making $124,800 a year can now receive help paying for care.
Visit theCCFAP webpage to learn more and find out if your family is eligible.
Annual Spring Bean Supper
SCIP friends - we are need of parents to help plan and run the Spring Bean Supper which has been a long standing tradition in town and helpful fundraiser for SCIP. Please read below and reach out if you have capacity to help in any way.
Parent volunteers needed to help plan and run this important fundraising event!
When: Mothers Day weekend on Saturday, May 11th is the current planned date.
Next steps:
We need a commitment from several SCIP parents that can be a partner in putting on a bean supper and to schedule a planning meeting within the next two weeks.
The group involved with planning will then help to recruit more volunteers for the pre-event cooking tasks, along with the day-of volunteer tasks.
Please reach out by Friday, April 19th if you are willing to help put on this event in any capacity you are able to. Jess1783@gmail.com or Karen at: kkdvermont@gmail.com
Thank you!
Jess Brodie on behalf of SCIP
ABS Fox Gear/Spirit Wear
If you would like to purchase any Fox Gear, here is the link:
Annual Youth Chess Day Saturday, April 20th
Register Today for Our Second Annual Youth Chess Day
Dear Fellow Vermonter,
Our second annual “Youth Chess Day” is back again this year and will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 11 AM to 4 PM at the Vermont State University in Randolph. I encourage ALL Vermont students in grades 1-12 to sign up and take part. Space is limited, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible. Students of all levels of experience are welcome – whether you are a seasoned player or just starting out.
The day will start off with a Learn-to-Play Session for grades 1-8, followed by a break for lunch, which will be served free for all participants. In the afternoon, players will test their skills at the Recreational Tournament.
If you are interested in signing up for this year’s “Youth Chess Day” or know someone who might be interested, please register today byclicking the link HERE and forward this Buzz along.
See you there!
Bridging the Gap, (B.T.G.) Summer camp info
If you are interested in any of these camps, please contact the ABS office for the summer tuition contract. I can send via email or send home with your child.
