Since VDH guidance allows vaccinated students to remain in school while awaiting test results, we are enthusiastic about this opportunity - it keeps our students in school! However, we fully recognize that this is a family decision and we support all families, regardless of the decision they make.

We ask that you have the conversation with your student that the choice whether to vaccinate is up to each individual family. There have been some unkind exchanges between students whose families have chosen to vaccinate and families who have chosen not to vaccinate. It is important that we use this opportunity to model tolerance and respect for others' points of view. We don't have to agree, but we have a responsibility to be respectful.

The Test to Stay program is for students identified as close contacts who are asymptomatic, unvaccinated, and age 5+ only. Parental consent is required to participate. Please set up your unvaccinated student in the testing dashboard AND complete the consent form:

Student Registration

Consent Form

You may also print this paper copy and return the completed paper copy to school:

https://education.vermont.gov/sites/aoe/files/documents/edu-covid19-testing-program-consent-form-print-version.pdf

Important note: we are given tests to accommodate one class at a time; as such, we will use the tests in order of need.

In lieu of cupcakes or other sweet treats, we invite students to mark their special day with a dress down day. Your student may dress in casual wear (modest, please) - no uniform - on their birthday.

If your student's birthday falls on the weekend, then make it that Friday! If your student's birthday falls during the summer, make it a half-birthday and dress down at the 6-month mark!

Your student may bring store-bought, prepackaged, individually wrapped treats to share with their class. No homemade baked goods, please.

You can click the button at the bottom of this newsletter to go to the registration page.

Monday, Nov 15 - Kindergarten and Grade 1

Tuesday, Nov 16 - Grade 2 and up

ASP registration is required to participate in the cupcake decorating classes (regular ASP fees apply).

Please send a separate email to Michelle Tomlinson to sign up for this special offering.

* Extra class just added * Nov 11, Nov 18 and now Dec. 2

ASP registration is required to participate in the Learn to Sew classes (regular ASP fees apply).

Please send a separate email to Michelle Tomlinson to sign up for this special offering.

November 19 - Trimester I ends

November 20 - Unstuffed 5K

November 24-26 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 3 - Report Cards