ABS Newsletter
Week of February 27th
Hello Families,
We hope you had a good February break! With the snow that we have gotten, we will be able to have another Winter Sports day tomorrow, 3/3/23.
Reminder:
Coffee/ Tea with the Principal
Come join me in our School Library to chat about what’s going on at school, share your ideas, get a glimpse into our wonderful learning environment! For the evening event, feel free to bring your child along! There is also a Virtual option available for both meetings~ but you’ll miss out on the goodies~!
This FRIDAY 3/3/23
Tea/ Coffee with Principal
Friday, March 3 · 7:45 – 8:30am
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fwq-jwev-pxt
Or dial: (US) +1 347-354-7554 PIN: 428 064 981#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/fwq-jwev-pxt?pin=6793717241913
This Coming Monday 3/6/23
Tea and Coffee with the Principal
Monday, March 6 · 5:00 – 6:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/khg-aurq-jei
Or dial: (US) +1 601-840-3143 PIN: 117 621 784#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/khg-aurq-jei?pin=3051245126902
Math & ELA Assessments
Hello ABS Families,
We have sent home Math and ELA assessments.
Communication
One of our goals is to continue to develop communication practices that allow for our parents and community to be more informed and involved. To this end, we are beginning two monthly meetings where parents and community members can come talk with the principal. Tea and coffee will be provided. They will occur in person with an online option on the first Friday of the month from 7:45-8:15 and the first Monday of the month from 5-6.
Our first one is
Friday, March 3 · 7:45 – 8:30 am
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fwq-jwev-pxt
Or dial: (US) +1 347-354-7554 PIN: 428 064 981#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/fwq-jwev-pxt?pin=6793717241913
Our Next session is
Monday, March 6 · 5:00 – 6:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/khg-aurq-jei
Or dial: (US) +1 601-840-3143 PIN: 117 621 784#
More phone numbers: https://tel.meet/khg-aurq-jei?pin=3051245126902
We look forward to finding ways to connect that are meaningful and effective ways. Please take a moment to fill out a survey on communication practices. Thank you for your ongoing collaboration as we continue to support our young learners in their growth.
SCIP SOUP & SKI - This Friday, 3/3
The SCIP Soup & Ski was postponed last week and will take place this Friday instead from 5:00-7:00 pm
at AO on the rope. Please join us for a fun ski night under the lights and some delicious homemade soup & snacks!
If you are able to bring a soup, please add your name to the list here. Please bring soups when you arrive in a crockpot so we can plug them in on the back counter. Thank you in advance!
Donations of $5 suggested for those in attendance to benefit SCIP.
Collaborative Problem Solving
Mount Ascutney Region
Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS)
Overview Series for Parents and Caregivers
Effective Problem Solving Strategies for adults who support kids
Facilitated By a THINK:KIDS Certified Practitioner: Jenifer Aldrich, jaldrich@wsesu.net
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Parents; Foster, Adoptive, and Step-Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers
raising kids who are looking for effective ways to address challenging problems.
Collaborative Problem Solving sessions are Confidential.
What you will gain from attending the Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) session:
A new way of looking at challenging behaviors
A compassionate approach to addressing challenging behaviors that builds skills in both caregiver and child
A space to connect with like-minded parents
Learn about future CPS learning circles and community resources
DATE: Wednesday Evenings
March 8, 15, 22, 29
TIME: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
LOCATION: Albert Bridge School 108 Brownsville-Hartland Road
Dinner and ChildCare will be provided!
This is provided through funding and collaboration with Mount Ascutney Hospital,
Windsor Southeast Supervisory Union, and the Couch Family Foundation
Please register here
Questions: Jenifer Aldrich, jaldrich@wsesu.net or call 603-303-6337
Courtney McKaig, courtney.mckaig@mahhc.org
Or Call 802-674-7189
Additional resources can be found at: www.thinkkids.org.
Think:Kids is a program in the Department of Psychiatry at MGH
Disclaimer: Although the group facilitator is a Think:Kids Certified Mentor who receives ongoing supervision from Think:Kids, this group is independent and has no direct affiliation with Think:Kids or Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Information shared by the mentor reflects their best understanding of the CPS approach.
Important Dates
3/17 - Teacher Inservice - No School
3/30 - Early Release, students dismissed at 12:00
3/31 - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School
4/10-4/14 - Spring Break - No School
4/20 - Kindergarten Welcome day 1-2 PM
4/27 - Kindergarten Welcome day 1-2 PM
5/4 - Kindergarten welcome Day 1-2 PM
5/5 - Early Release, students dismissed at 12:00
5/29 - Memorial Day - No School