Are you watching Principal Burke’s budget videos? He's answering all your budget questions. Don’t wait for him to finish the series to binge them all, they’re much more satisfying watching ep to ep!
Intro https://tinyurl.com/sw8rxuvt
Episode 1 https://tinyurl.com/ye374y2y
Episode 2 https://tinyurl.com/5ehnfj5r
Episode 3 https://tinyurl.com/438umdmt
Episode 4 https://tinyurl.com/96bk78wz
Episode 5 https://tinyurl.com/3dh6sthr
Spring Break!
Don't miss the SBSD Fine Arts Festival tonight, April 17th! The event is at SBHS from 5:30-8:30 pm. The evening will open with African drumming by Victor Koblavi
Dogah, followed by music & drama performances throughout the evening! Art rooms will display the artwork from students at all 5 schools & have hands on activities, including clay mask making and a wheel throwing demonstration. Performances of 10 Reasons Not To Be in a Play, the student directed one-acts start at 6:15 pm. It is FREE to attend so come out & support SBSD arts!
None of this would be possible without out incredible Visual & Performing Arts Teachers--Kristina Bolduc, Lisa Divoll-Painter, Kim Kimball, Melissa Shappy, Beth Coleman, Alison Treston, Carly Marsh Brassord, Susie Ely, Jennifer Goodrich, Kelsey Lewis, Christina Toner, Aimee Bushey, Talan Bryant and Julia DiFernando!
Did you miss the Special School Board meeting on the FY25 Budget? You can see the full recording at www.sbschools.net/budgetfy25
Community Forums for the three final candidates for Orchard Principal will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd starting at 5 pm. All information, including zoom links and bios can be found here: https://www.sbschools.net/article/1524050
In anticipation of the potential snow storm this week, be aware that you can vote right now at City Hall! Early in person voting is available until 4:30 pm on Wednesday! Read more about the FY25 budget here: https://www.smore.com/n/qu6c7-vote-on-april-4th
We are a week away from the budget vote on April 4th! We are grateful to the community for providing feedback and for supporting our schools!
Vote right now by early ballot or polls will be open on the 4th from 7 am -7 pm. Visit www.sbschools.net/budgetfy25 for more information!
REMINDER! Applications for the open school board seat are due by tomorrow, March 27th at 4 pm. Visit www.sbschools.net/schoolboard for more information.
@ridegmt will resume charging fares on 4/1 and the district will sponsor student fares. As we continue to navigate transportation challenges, it would be helpful to know how many would take advantage of this so please fill out this brief survey https://forms.gle/MevaLJmshu2JTKwk8
Daylight Savings Time starts on Sunday, March 10!
It's Town Meeting Day! Polls are open until 7pm so get out and vote on the SBSD Budget! You can follow @townmeetingtv or visit https://results.townmeeting.tv/ once the polls close for the results.
We've come to the end of the maze and will be ready to cast your vote tomorrow, March 5th. Polls are open until 7 pm and if you're not sure of your polling location, find that here: https://www.southburlingtonvt.gov/departments/city_clerk/elections_and_voting.php
Curious to learn more about the FY25 budget? Attend a PTO meeting this week to learn more!
Are you interested in participating in the hiring process for the new Orchard principal? Please fill out this form by February 18th at 5 pm:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4EHzZ_dPvXgdUKHUC-Fn4imOp71Qr1a0kyggIqVvlI3nPzQ/viewform
Back to the budget maze! We made it around the first roadblock with a clear picture of the tax rate. But what is included in the FY25 budget? Early literacy is key to long-term academic success. Read more about the Structured Literacy program at www.sbschools.net/budgetfy25.
Every week, we'll find our way through the budget maze! Today's roadblock? Understanding the tax increase. VT legislation and SB's growing housing market mean significant cuts won't bring it down by that much. Learn about Act 127 and CLA at www.sbschools.net/budgetfy25.
Town Meeting Day is 5 weeks away! Have you registered to vote or requested your ballot? Have you read up on what is in the district's FY25 budget and the factors that contributed? You can do all of that at www.sbschools.net/budgetfy25
The first public meeting for the South Burlington Active Transportation Plan is Thursday, January 25th. This is the first of many opportunities to help City staff and project consultants understand how residents and visitors of South Burlington want to walk, bike, and roll in our City. All the details here, including dinner and childcare: https://www.southburlingtonvt.gov/news_detail_T7_R1319.php
Due to the weather, we are canceling after-school activities, except School's Out. Please contact your student's school directly with any questions!
