ABS Newsletter: Week of June 3rd. · Albert Bridge School

Hello families,

Happy Friday and have a good weekend! Next week is our last week of school! Wednesday, June 12th is 6th grade graduation at 9:00 AM, families and community members are welcome to attend.

Our last day of school is Thursday, June 13th with dismissal at 12:00 PM. The bus will run it's regular route at that time. This will be our last newsletter for this school year. We hope everyone has an enjoyable summer!

Mountain Day Monday, June 10th

Volunteers Needed for Vermont 100 Endurance Race

The Vermont 100 Endurance Race is looking for volunteers this summer in many capacities. It is one of the oldest 100 mile races in the country, and is the last still running the horse race and running race concurrently. It starts and ends on Silver Hill in West Windsor and winds all over the community and involves cooperation with and participation of many locals.

The race is on July 20, but volunteers are needed throughout the event from Friday the 19th, through Monday the 22nd.

For more information go to https://vermont100.com/volunteer/#opportunities or contact VT100volunteers@gmail.com

Even a few hours could help quite a bit. I understand there is a particular need to help serve the meals (from BB&P!) on Friday afternoon and Sunday morning.

Thanks to any and all that can help! Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions about the race.

Eli Burakian

eliburakian@gmail.com

Tick Checks

Please continue tick checks after being outside.

Consider staying on paths to the outdoor classrooms to prevent stirring up ticks in the brush.

Be sure to check yourself and apply bug juice to yourself too!

Between the Bridges and Beyond

50/50 Raffle Winner

Jen Vandivere is the winner of the 50/50 raffle!! Thank you to all who helped support the 6th graders in their fundraising efforts.

Important Dates

6/7 - L.A.R.P Day 9AM-2PM (Live Action Role Play)

6/10- Mountain Day

6/12 - 6th Grade Graduation 9:00 AM ( family & community welcome)

6/13 -Last day of school - Dismiss at 12:00

6/13 - Last day of BTG

Summer Academy

Summer Academy Open to all Registration

We have the following grade level openings. Please register ASAP as when the spots are filled, registration will be closed.

K, 1st, 2nd- 4 seats in each classroom

3rd, 4th, 5th- 2 seats in each classroom

6-8- a total 5 seats

Dates

July 8th to August 2nd

K-8 8:30-12:30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday.

K-8 Wednesdays are field trip days 8:30-3:30 with no afternoon bussing

Transportation: 8:05 am students will be transported by bus or van from Weathersfield Elementary School , Albert Bridge, or Hartland Elementary School to the Windsor school.

Afternoon transportation on M/T/TH/F will be back to the home school by 12:45. There is NO transportation on Wednesdays in the afternoon.

If you have any questions after reviewing the form please email katie.ahern@wsesu.net

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmTr7lW1zQWzI0hfH78jqJbWlftCIbB02DtYE1 Ws2y2D4bog/viewform?usp=pp_url

Bridging the Gap (B.T.G after school program)

Albert Bridge Families,

Bridging the Gap - Adventure Club is growing! For the 2024-25 school year we will be welcoming students from the Reading Elementary School to our program and adding an additional staff member.

Enrollment is now open to Albert Bridge families for full time spaces for the 24-25 school year. Beginning August 1st we will open up enrollment for full time students from Reading Elementary School. To ensure that everyone who needs full time care has the opportunity to secure a spot, we will not be taking applications for part time (M/W/F or T/TH) until October 1st, 2024.

We will continue to explore the woods on weekly hikes, spend time in our outdoor classroom, play on the playground and create art with a variety of mediums in the gym.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.

Erin Renninger

BTG Enrollment and & Contract

BRIDGING THE GAP-ADVENTURE CLUB

SCHOOL YEAR ENROLLMENT FORM & TUITION CONTRACT

START DATE:___________________

END DATE:______________________

HOME LANGUAGE___________________

Name:_________________________________________Grade:________DOB:___________________________

Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian:______________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________Phone:_______________________

Workplace:_____________________________________________________Phone:______________________

Email:______________________________________________________Cell Phone:______________________

Parent/Guardian:______________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________Phone:_______________________

Workplace:_____________________________________________________Phone:______________________

Email:______________________________________________________Cell Phone:______________________

Please list two people in desired order to contact if you cannot be reached:

1 st Emergency Contact:________________________________________Relationship:_______________

Phone:_____________________Work Phone:___________________Cell Phone:_____________________

2 nd Emergency Contact:________________________________________Relationship:______________

Phone:_____________________Work Phone:___________________Cell Phone:_____________________

Doctor’s Name:__________________________________________________Phone:_____________________

Dentist’s Name:__________________________________________________Phone:_____________________

Primary language spoken at home:_________________________________________________________

Please indicate how your child will get home:

_____My child will walk home at the time listed on the tuition contract

_____I will pick up my child at the time listed on the tuition contract

_____My child will be picked up by________________________________________

at the time listed on the tuition contract

**If there will be a change in routine departure please let staff know ahead of

time.**

Please list below the people who are authorized to pick up your child from the

Program. (Please notify us of any changes.)

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

May we take photographs and/or video of your child to use in promotional

publications and on bulletin boards? YES NO

May we take photographs and/or video of your child and post them on our

future website? YES NO

May we post photographs and/or video on our future Facebook site?

YES NO

Does your child need and EPI Pen? (If YES please provide one with your child’s

name on it and doctor instructions) YES NO

Does your child have an IEP or require any special accommodations?

YES NO

Does your child have any allergies or medical conditions? (If YES please

contact director for appropriate forms) YES NO

Does your child have any custodial conditions? (If YES please provide a copy of

the court order) YES NO

Bridging The Gap Adventure Center and its employees will exercise reasonable

judgment and care in the planning and operation of the trips and/or programs. I

understand and agree that neither the Program nor its employees will be liable for

injuries resulting from accidents or unanticipated occurrences beyond their control.

I also understand and accept that volunteers, including other parents, as well as

members of the community assist in operating these trips and programs.

In case of illness or accident, I request Bridging The Gap Adventure Center to

contact me. If I cannot be reached or the emergency contact person cannot be

reached at the phone numbers I have provided, I authorize and direct Program

personnel to seek emergency medical care or take other action they believe

necessary under the circumstances to protect the best interest of my child/ward,

including being transported via emergency vehicle. If my child/ward is taken for

emergency medical treatment, I hereby authorize the attending physician to

administer the emergency treatment he/she believes is appropriate, and I agree to

pay any resulting expense.

I have read and understand the above form and my signature below

demonstrates that I provide my consent for child/ward to participate in The

Bridging The Gap Learning Center program and any trips/programs under the

terms described above.

Parent/Guardian Signature:_____________________________________________Date:__________

Please feel free to contact Erin Renninger at 802-230-5609 or

btgacdirector@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Bridging The Gap-Adventure Club

Tuition Contract

**Please read this contract carefully.**

Tuition & Payments:

Please note: As we are a non-profit center we do not have the resources to cover

payments for parents/guardians who do not pay tuition on time. Tuition is due on

the first day of each week at pickup.

Tuition & Payments for February and April School Vacations:

Payment is due in full on Monday at drop-off or pickup. If payment is not received

by Tuesday morning, your child’s space will be considered forfeited.

The enrollment portion of this contract below will state your child’s contracted

times and weekly fees due. You will receive a weekly statement via email that is due

upon receipt. Our board requires the current week’s payment to be made no later

than the second day your child is scheduled to attend, and when paid, your child’s

spot is reserved for the week regardless of attendance. Please submit payments

directly into the safe located in the BTG room. If payment is not received in full by

Friday, your child will not be allowed to attend until all the account is brought to

current. If payment is not made by the end of the second week, your child’s space

will be considered forfeited and will be filled immediately. Once terminated for non-

payment, your child may be re-enrolled based on space available after the waiting

list has been satisfied.

Checks should be made out to BTG (Bridging The Gap) with the weeks date in the

memo line. There is a $25 returned check fee if your check is returned. You will be

required to pay cash or money order the remainder of your time in the Program.

Cash can be accepted if you have time to wait for a receipt. A receipt must be given

at the time cash is received and retained for your record of payment.

Please note your tuition is a set amount and does not change regardless of

attendance (absence, school closing, holidays, etc….)

Rates:

School Year

$85.00 Full Week

$54.00 M,W,F

$40.00 T/TH

$150.00 February & April School Vacation weeks

Summer

$150.00 Full Week

$100.00 M,W,F

$75.00 T/TH

Yes or No- I will be using the Vermont Child Care Financial Assistance

Program.

If using the Vermont Child Care Financial Assistance Program, please be aware that

from application to assistance takes at least a month. Tuition is expected during that

time. We will be able to reimburse any amount that we are able to back bill.

Tuition Contract Continued

DEPARTURE TIME: M__________T_________W_________ T__________ F___________

Approved by:_____________________________________________Date:____________________

I, ______________________________, agree to make an advance payment of $_________ each

week, on the first day my child(ren), ________________________, is/are scheduled to

attend, on the first day of each week. I understand and agree to all of the terms listed

above, and understand that a schedule change will require prior (2 week) written

approval through a new tuition contract. A two week notice is also required for

withdrawal. I agree to pay in full any balance subsidy does not cover.

Parent/Guardian Signature________________________________Date:_____________________