Weathersfield Weekly

We are looking for members of our community to serve on our Budget Advisory Committee(BAC). The purpose of the BAC is to provide input on local priorities and, as needed, develop recommendations on fiscal and program priorities that ensure a balanced budget. Contribute to improved communication to enhance understanding of the school's budget and financial condition. The committee will meet four times this year to help prepare the budget for our town meeting in March. If you are interested in participating in this committee, please reach out to BJ Esty at bjesty@wsesu.net.

Red Ribbon Week is October 23-27th this year! Red Ribbon Week has been celebrated nationwide since 1985 and is a part of a campaign to provide drug and alcohol prevention awareness to students across the country. Weathersfield will be participating in a Red Ribbon Spirit Week (see flier) and our school counselor will be providing age appropriate lessons to students Grades 3-5. Lessons for K-5 can be accessed and reviewed by parents using this link. We encourage you to look at the materials your child will be learning in class and have a conversation at home with our child about personal safety and healthy choices. If you have any questions about these lessons, please reach out directly to our school counselor, Melissa Cole, via email at melissa.cole@wsesu.net or by phone at 802-674-5400 x5102

Winter Sport Registrations:

Indoor Soccer (grades 3/4/5 & 6/7/8) starting November 1st! https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/362376011

Basketball (K-8) https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/985197993

Cheerleading (K-8) https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/531435234

Interested in coaching? https://weathersfield-athletics.sportngin.com/register/form/299461426

We will have students wear Halloween costumes to school on Tuesday, October 31st if they choose and we will have a parade at 1:30 PM to allow students to show their costume. Students need to remember that their costumes need to be appropriate for school not excessively gory, scary or bloody. No weapons of any type are allowed with the costume. Students should be able to move around and do normal school activities with their costume. If students have questions or concerns about their costume they may bring it into the office for approval or take a picture, so that we can determine the appropriateness for school.

Dear Parents,

Our school is part of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) partnership program. This is a partnership between Local Motion and our school. This means that we will work together to help our school develop a culture of walking and biking for the entire school community. We were lucky to have the Local Motion's Bike Smart program and trailer here at our school for the last two weeks of September. Students participated in riding challenges such as the snail race, off-road race, cone weaves, and other challenges. Students rid the bikes during PE class, becoming confident competent bicycle riders. In partnership with SRTS, they ask that I send out their short Parent Survey. Please take a few moments and complete their survey. Thank you. The link for the survey is below.

Sincerely,

Laura Berry

Go here to find the Parent Survey

Students participating in a lesson by our Four Winds' Volunteers. The name of the program was Traveling Seeds and students learned a great deal about the seeds. They were able to have a closer look at the seeds and learned the many different ways that seeds travel to their destination.

WSESU is hiring support staff to work with students in our schools. Positions include elementary and middle school staff supporting students in academics and social emotional skills. We offer flexible working hours. Please reach out to Katie Ahern Director of Student Support Services with your resume and three names of references with contact information; katie.ahern@wsesu.net.

Every household can order 4 free COVID-19 test kits mailed to their home. Here is the web link: https://www.covid.gov/tests

The November Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November, 14, 2023 at 6:30 PM. The board meeting will be in the music room at Weathersfield School.

Monday Breakfast- Assorted Cereal, Fresh Fruit, Milk, 100% Juice Lunch- WW French Toast Sticks, Scrambled Eggs w/cheese, VT Sausage Patty, VT Maple Syrup

Tuesday Breakfast- WW Croissant w/Egg, Bacon, Cheese, Roasted Red Potatoes, Fresh Fruit, Milk, 100% Juice Lunch- Chicken Fajita's, Brown Rice, Roasted Corn w/Black Beans, House Salsa and Sour Cream

Wednesday Breakfast- WW Bagel w/ Cream Cheese, Milk, Juice, Fresh Fruit Lunch- Creamy Chicken Alfredo, Steamed Broccoli, Garlic Knot

Thursday Breakfast-Chocolate Chip Muffin, Fresh Fruit, Milk 100% Fruit Juice Lunch- Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Creamy Tomato Soup, Roasted Carrots

Friday Breakfast- WW Cinnamon Roll, Fresh Fruit, Milk and Juice Lunch- Pizza - Pepperoni Pizza, Cheese Pizza, Caesar Salad

• October 20th No School for Students
• October 23rd-October 27th Red Ribbon Week
• October 27th Weathersfield Middle School Dance Grade 6-8
• October 31st Halloween Costume Parade 1:30 PM
• November 14th School Board Meeting at 6:30 PM