MARCH

• Wed., 3/25 ~ DAY 2 Family & Caregiver Spring Conferences 3-6:30pm
• Fri., 3/27 ~ NO SCHOOL - in-service
• Fri., 3/27 ~ Veggie Van Go @ OV, 10-11am
• Sat., 3/28 ~ Neshobe Talent Show
• Sun., 3/29 ~ Neshobe PTO Family Bingo 2-4pm in the gym

Heather Best is looking for people who can help take care of Neshobe's chickens. Even offering to help for one day is greatly appreciated. Click on the Please reach out to Heather Best, hbest@rnesu.org if you can help or would like more information!

This week our school celebrated Music In Our Schools with a special assembly! This event highlighted the importance of music education and gave students a chance to enjoy performances and appreciate the role music plays in our lives.

With the first signs of spring beginning to appear, it’s an exciting time of year—but the weather can still be unpredictable. Warmer days may be followed by chilly mornings or sudden temperature drops, so we encourage students to come prepared. Dressing in layers is a great way to stay comfortable throughout the day, allowing students to adjust as needed.

As we move into this busy time, it’s also important to remember that the remainder of the school year will go by quickly. We encourage all students to stay focused, stay the course, and continue putting forth their best effort each day. Finishing the year strong is a goal we can all work toward together. As always thank you for all you do to help make our school community a strong engaging environment for all students.

Sincerely,

The Admin Team

Third and Fourth Grade Basket Raffle

Ticket Prices

1 ticket for $1

6 tickets for $5

Funds raised will be used for field studies, projects, activities, and Neshobe’s Chicken Project for Neshobe’s Third and Fourth Graders.

Tickets can be paid for with cash or check. Checks should be made out to “Neshobe Third & Fourth Grade”.

Ask any third or fourth grade student or staff member for tickets or pick some up at the Office. All tickets and money should be turned in before 7:45 a.m. on Thursday, March 26. Winners will be drawn later that morning.

March is "Music In Our Schools month."

To celebrate the importance of music at Neshobe, we had the OV and OCA band and chorus come to Neshobe on Wednesday to play and with our band and chorus. It was so wonderful to hear all of our musicians perform together!

We have some spring concerts coming up in April. Make sure you save the dates!

Mrs. Murach

The students in Mrs. Coolidge's 5th Grade Class are learning about the ocean in their classroom. During art class several students have created paper mache versions of animals that live in the ocean. Brayden created a paper mache jellyfish and a small group of students worked together to create a six foot long paper mache dolphin!

The Boys & Girls Club Summer Program at Neshobe has officially opened enrollment to families not currently enrolled.

Families currently enrolled need to complete a quick one page application that is available at Program pick up.

Families who are not currently enrolled need to complete the full application.

I have attached a one page flyer about the Summer Program and the full application. Can you please share the information with your school community in the way that works best for you?

At Neshobe, we have some copies printed and kept in the office. Diane- do you want me to send printed copies to you? The application can also be shared electronically with families.

Let me know if you have any questions!

Greetings Neshobe Families and Caregivers,

This year, Vermont will again implement the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VTCAP) provided by Cognia. This assessment is completed on computers and will assess our state standards in ELA, math, and Science. The test provides tools for equity and accessibility (e.g., translations, embedded speech to text) and is adaptive as students take it.

Schools can administer these assessments this year between March 9 - May 1, 2026. At Neshobe, these assessments include:

VTCAP Language Arts and Mathematics: Grades 3-6

VTCAP Science Assessment: Grade 5

Tests can be administered at any time during the test window and will be administered during the typical school day. The schedule for testing at Neshobe is as follows:

Language Arts: March 30 - April 3 grades 3-6

Mathematics: April 6 - 10 grades 3-6

Science: April 13 - 17 grade 5

This assessment is required for all students in Grades 3-6. Students not present on the day of assessment will be pulled from class for a makeup test within the testing window.

After students have completed testing, Individual Student Reports will be sent to families via email and postal mail as soon as available. These reports will provide information on what your student(s) learned in relation to the statewide academic standards.

When reviewing test scores, it is important to consider that these tests provide a broad overview of demonstrated learning and that results are most useful when viewed in the context of other information gathered by the teacher and the school. The primary purpose of our testing program is to provide families and school leaders with an increased understanding of how teaching and learning is taking place and how students’ needs are being met.

Please note that Vermont’s test delivery system uses state of the art security features that protect your students’ privacy and adhere to all federal and state confidentiality regulations.

To learn more about the VTCAP, please visit the state website.

If you have any questions about test administration at Neshobe, please contact Patrick Binder (pbinder@rnesu.org). For more general inquiries about state testing requirements, please contact Deb Alexander at dalexander@rnesu.org.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Best wishes,

Patrick Binder

Principal, Neshobe Elementary School

(802) 247-3721