Hello Families in SBSD Special Education!
The South Burlington School District (SBSD) Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) invites you to a Welcome Back to School Special Education Night.
When: Wednesday, September 23th, 6:00–7:00 PM
Join here:
SEPAC Welcome Back to Special Education Night


Wednesday, September 23 · 6:00 – 7:00pm

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/fbr-khwh-yez
Or dial: ‪(US) +1 570-701-4332‬ PIN: ‪506 681 689‬#


Panelists Include SBSD STAFF:
Mike Hoffman, Noah Everitt, Liz Koons, Kendra Pillsbury, and Nicole Carter.
This meeting is for all SBSD parents of children who receive special education services.
We will share helpful information, such as:
How are decisions made about your child's IEP?
What do the new special education teams do?
Who should you call, and when?
What can you do if you're not sure what to do — or if you disagree with the district?
Feel free to bring other questions about special education at SBSD. We will answer as many as we can.
Have a question about your own child? Please contact your child's principal.
Can't make it? SEPAC holds meetings every month. Schedule coming soon.

See Orchard students in the news hoping to set a Guinness World Record! https://www.vtcng.com/otherpapersbvt/community/education/elementary-schoolers-set-heartful-world-record/article_98e765b4-eefd-11ef-b75e-538ad2796e3f.html

Have a nice long weekend!

There is plenty of summer left, but it's time to start thinking about back to school! On August 15th, please join us for a Welcome Back Social to meet members of the admin team and enjoy an ice pop! 4:30 pm at FHTMS!

The first basketball camp session for Grade 4-7 girls starts on Monday, June 24 and the second session starts on July 22nd. No advance bookings are necessary, just bring payment to the first session.

Step right on up! 5th graders at Orchard and Chamberlin completed their time in elementary school and are heading to middle school! RMCS will celebrate tomorrow. Congratulations to all the students and their families! Next stop-6th grade!

Orchard Pre-K kicked off a week of celebrating graduations throughout the district with their ceremonies this morning. Some students are staying in Pre-K and some are moving on to kindergarten, but everyone got a diploma! Congratulations to these students and their families! Looking forward to more celebrating in our schools next week!

Enjoy the long weekend!

*Important info for families of 5th and 8th grade students!* On Wednesday, May 22, @sbhsvt is hosting a Step Up Night for incoming freshman. Current 8th graders and their families can tour the school and learn more about what to expect. On Thursday, May 23, @fhtmsmiddleschool is hosting a welcome night for Parents and Caregivers of incoming 6th graders to learn about the middle school. (This event is not for students.) Also on Thursday, the QSA is hosting an info night for parents and caregivers of queer youth in the @fhtmsmiddleschool library. Students are welcome to come to this event!

Please take a few moments to fill out the Family School Relationship Survey. Your feedback is vital in understanding the needs of our community. All details at www.sbschools.net/familyschoolsurvey Thank you!

Tonight! Faculty vs Students basketball! 7pm @sbhsvt! Raffles and prizes with all money raised going to the Special Olympics! Who will you root for?

As National Nurses Week ends, we want to thank all our wonderful school nurses. To Katie, Zoe, Karen, Darcy, Kerry, Michelle, and Kara from our hearts (lungs, scraped knees, stomachaches, allergies, and countless more ailments you make better) thank you for all you do to keep our students healthy!

POLLS ARE OPEN! Vote today on the budget until 7 pm at City Hall, Orchard, Chamberlin and FHTMS! Read this Howling Herald article written by @sbhsvt Junior Julia Todd: https://sites.google.com/sbschools.net/the-howling-herald/may-budget-article

This week is Teacher Appreciation Week and today is National Teacher Appreciation Day! We would be nowhere without our dedicated teachers and staff. Thank you thank you thank for everything you do for our students and schools!

Early voting is open until Noon today at City Hall! Polls are open from 7 am to 7 pm tomorrow at City Hall, Chamberlin, FHTMS and Orchard. Plan accordingly as school will be in session and parking will be limited during school hours.

May 7th is less than a week away! Do you have a voting plan? Will you be going to Orchard, Chamberlin or FHTMS on Tuesday? Remember it is a school day, so parking could be difficult so plan accordingly! Or you can vote right now at City Hall! Get all your FAQ's answered at smore.com/n/2nbg0-vote-on-may-7th or attend tonight's public hearing at the school board meeting at 6pm!

Have budget FAQs? We have answers! https://www.smore.com/n/2nbg0-vote-on-may-7th