Aug/Sept 2026

• Mon,, 8/31 - 1st day of PK 4 year olds (8:00am - 12:00pm)
• Tues., 9/1 - 1st day of PK 3 year olds (8:00am - 12:00pm)
• Wed., 9/2 - RNESU band instrument rental night @ OV library 6:30pm
• Thurs., 9/3 - Open House & Back to School Night 5:30 - 6:30pm
• Thurs., 9/3 - Annual Title 1 & Family Engagement Meeting - Neshobe Library, 6:30-7:00pm
• Mon., 9/7 - NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
• Wed., 9/9 - Neshobe PTO, 7pm
• Fri., 9/18 - Early release day, dismissal at 11:30, PreK dismissal at 11:00am
• Wed., 9/24 & Thurs. 9/25 - Class picture days
• Fri., 9/25 - Veggie Van Go, 10:00-11:00am @ OV

To keep our students safe and ensure afternoon pickup runs smoothly, please keep the following timing updates in mind:

• Buses Arrive A Little Later This year, our buses arrive closer to 2:20 PM. We need the drive around Neshobe completely clear so the buses can safely navigate and fit into the circle in front of the buildings.

• Parent Pick-Up Arrival: Please wait to arrive for pick-up until between 2:20-2:35PM.

• Student Safety Comes First: Our official dismissal does not begin until 2:30 PM. Because students are often still outside playing until 2:20 PM, we do not let cars pass around the back of the building before then. This can cause a bit of congestion in the parking lot.

Thank you so much for your patience, cooperation, and partnership in keeping our dismissal routines safe!

Dear Families and Caregivers,

Thank you for making our first three days back at school so wonderful! It has been incredible to see our halls filled with smiling faces and excited energy. We have officially kicked off the year with a STRONG START!

As we celebrate this great beginning, we also want to keep in mind that building good habits takes time, especially big ones like waking up early, eating balanced meals, staying active, and holding onto a positive mindset. Summer was long, and new routines were naturally formed over the break. As we transition back into the flow of the school year, we know it takes patience and practice to re-establish these healthy daily rhythms.

Because habit-building is a journey, we are moving intentionally:

• Taking it step-by-step: We are going slow to focus on building strong relationships and clear daily routines.

• Practicing expectations: This week, students received a lot of review around school procedures, and they will naturally need gentle reminders and encouragement in the days ahead.

• Focusing on the First Six Weeks: We treat these early weeks as a crucial transition period. Taking the time now to establish predictable routines and emotional safety builds the stamina our students need to take on bigger challenges later in the year.

We look forward to seeing our families on Thursday, Sept. 3rd from 5:30-6:30 pm for Open House.

Enjoy the weekend,

Shauna and Matthew

"Let's play some instruments! All 4th, 5th and 6th grade families are invited to our instrumental rental night at OV next Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30pm. I'm excited to announce this year the RNESU music teachers have added orchestra to our programs! Violin and viola are now added to the list of instruments students can choose from. All 4th-6th graders can play an instrument and this night is geared toward *new* players who have not done the rental process before. Our band rentals will be through Ellis Music and our string rentals will be through Vermont Violins. (Trumpet was left off the flyer I sent home on the first day of school - it's an option!).

If you're wondering about chorus, that is also an option for an ensemble this year. More information about start dates for all of our music ensembles will be shared soon!

We'll see you there!

Mrs. Murach

Parent Chaperones/Volunteers- We’d Love Your Help! 🌟

Field trips are such an exciting part of the school year, giving students the chance to explore, learn, and create lasting memories outside the classroom. To make these experiences possible, we sometimes need parent chaperones to join us! Teachers will let families know if chaperones are needed for specific trips.

If you’d like to be considered as a chaperone, please contact Katie Lufkin or Anne Jones in the main office to begin the required background check process. This includes receiving an information packet to complete, then completing fingerprinting at a local police department, specifically for our school. Background checks need to be updated every three years, and—just a heads up—background checks completed for other organizations cannot be accepted.

Since the process takes about six to eight weeks, we encourage you to get started now if you’d like to join us on a trip later this year. We truly appreciate your support in helping to make our field trips safe, fun, and unforgettable!

Prescription Medication: Please note that written orders from a physician must be received by the school nurse before the medication can be given at school. Medication must be provided in the pharmacy labeled container. A renewal of a long-term medication order is required each school year, In addition, written permission from the parent/guardian of the learner requisition that the school district comply with the physician's order must accompany the physician’s order.

Non Prescription Medication: The school nurse must be notified, in writing, by the caregiver/guardian if a non-prescription medication is to be used during school hours or activities.Medications must be brought to school in a container that is appropriately.

Vermont's new education law, Act 170, creates both important opportunities and significant decisions for school districts across the state. As enrollment continues to decline, we must consider how to maintain strong educational opportunities while addressing financial pressures, changing enrollment, school facilities, and the long-term needs of our communities. Although Act 170 encourages larger regional school districts, no decisions have been made about the future of our schools, and any potential merger would require voter approval.

Over the coming months, residents of our towns will have opportunities to help shape the conversation. This process is about identifying what our communities value, asking difficult questions, and exploring possibilities together—with meaningful local input. Since you currently have children in our schools, your perspective matters! Please take a few minutes to complete our community survey and share your priorities, concerns, and vision for the future of our schools.

A link to the survey can be found at rnesu.org/act170

Thank you for your continued support of our students, schools, and communities - and for joining us in shaping the future of education in Vermont.