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Neshobe News 10/13/26 October 13, 2026 Not displaying correctly? View in browser OctoberMon., 10/12- NO SCHOOL, Indigenous Peoples' DayWed., 10/21-Unity Day- Wear orange as a visible commitment to showing kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.Fri., 10/30 - Early Release Day, dismissal @ 11:30 K-6, 11:00 for PreK Let me give you a hand I see you! Burning off energy in the Gaga Pit Wheeeeee! The Courage To Be Kind As we move through October, we are celebrating all the different ways our students bring kindness to life at Neshobe. While simple everyday moments of kindness can feel effortless, there are also times when choosing kindness takes extra courage, like walking up to someone new, inviting a classmate into a game, or sharing a spot on the bench with a friend who needs a smile. Every time our students choose to connect and include others, they unlock a real superpower: making our school a warm, joyful, and welcoming place for everyone!How Conversations at Home Make a DifferenceThe everyday conversations we have with our children about their school day can have a huge impact. We can help guide them by asking simple questions that spark empathy:"Who did you sit with at lunch today? Was there anyone sitting alone?""How did it feel when someone included you in a game at recess?""What is one small thing you did today to make someone else smile?"We can remind our students that small actions, like inviting a peer to join a game, sharing a bench at recess, or saying a friendly hello in the cafeteria can completely turn someone's day around.Navigating Unstructured Times: Recess, Lunch & TransitionsWe often notice that students struggle the most during less structured parts of the day, such as recess, lunch, and transitions. These high-energy times are full of choices, which means they are also the best opportunities to practice courageous kindness and self-regulation.Simple Strategies Kids Can Try:The 5-Second Rule for Joining Games: Encourage your child to walk up and ask within 5 seconds: "Can I join in?" or "Who needs an extra player?"Have a Backup Plan: Remind them that if a game is full or the swings are taken, having a backup activity prevents frustration and hurt feelings.The Plus One Lunch Seat: Challenge them to invite someone looking for a seat to join their table.Resetting When Overwhelmed: If recess and lunch get too loud or tricky, remind your child to pause, take three deep breaths, and find a staff member or a quiet area to reset.Teamwork Makes the Dream Work When things get a little tricky or overwhelming, we remind students that the adults at school are in their corner. Reaching out to a staff member is simply asking for a teammate to help work things through. Learning how to navigate relationships is a big part of school, and our team is always here to help kids problem-solve together so everyone feels safe, supported, and ready to have fun. Being kind is something we should always strive for and practice. Thank you for partnering with us at home to encourage courageous kindness every day! This was a busy (but short) week in art classes. Students in grades K-2 continued to work on their Square 1 Art. 3rd Graders are beginning to make their clay coil pots and students in grades 4-6 are doing choice-based art with a focus on sculpture and will be opening the clay center soon. Abby LaPorte Abby is in 6th Grade. In school Abby likes to read and she likes anything to do with sports, especially our Neshobe Track and Field day in the spring. Outside of school she likes soccer, softball, and basketball. One of her special talents is that she can imitate the sound of a horse's neigh very well! She had this to say about her artwork: "I enjoyed watching the World Cup this year and I want to play for the Premier League when I get older. I drew the World Cup trophy. I did a paint pour for the background using all the colors from this year's World Cup soccer ball." In art class Abby is always trying new things, stretching her creativity, and she does not give up easily when the work becomes challenging. Who Has the Best Chickens Around? We Do! Many thanks to all the new families signing up to help take care of the chickens at Neshobe. Our chickens are taken care of through October. If you are interested in helping in November and December, please reach out to Heather Best, hbest@rnesu.org. When students are absent from school due to illness or another excused reason, a parent must call the school that morning, or as soon as possible, to report that you will not be attending that day. School staff may call the homes of students who are absent and whose parents have not notified the school. In accordance with Vermont law, our school is required to maintain consistent and documented communication with families throughout the school year regarding student attendance and any concerns related to truancy.We are mandated to notify families and caregivers when a student reaches the following attendance thresholds, whether the absences are excused, unexcused, or a combination of both:5 Days Absent (combined excused and unexcused)10 Days Absent (combined excused and unexcused)10 Unexcused Days Absent15 Days Absent (combined excused and unexcused)15 Unexcused Days Absent20 Days Absent (combined excused and unexcused)20 Unexcused Days AbsentThese notifications are part of our commitment to supporting student success and ensuring all students are engaged in their learning. Parent Call-outThere are times when absences may be excused by the Administration without official documentation from a physician, court, etc. The Administration will allow parents or guardians to excuse an absence via call-out until the student has received ten total absences, regardless of reason. Parent call-outs can only be accepted up to 24 hours after the absence has taken place.Neshobe has a voice-mail system to allow you to make this call at any time. Dial 247-3721, and press "1", to reach our attendance line. This procedure is not only to inform the school but also confirms your child's safety.After 10 absences, regardless of circumstance, absences can only be considered “excused” if accompanied by a doctor’s note, signed court note, or similar documentation. Should the student wish for the absence to be excused and it not be possible for a note to be acquired, the Administration will be responsible for reviewing the request and confirming or denying the excused absence.Planned AbsencesSchools need to track absences to comply with attendance policies and ensure students' educational welfare. Notifying Neshobe of a planned absence can help us make accommodations for students with extenuating circumstances.If your family is planning a vacation or other planned travel, we encourage you to ask for an excused absence form from the front office in advance of the trip. For these absences to be considered excused, families must agree to provide evidence of learning completed during the absence.Reasonable Time to Make up WorkWhen you are absent, it is your responsibility to make up the work you have missed. If your absence was “excused,” you will have the same amount of time to make up your work. For example, If you missed one day, you have one day following your return to school to turn in your assignment. Late Arrival The school day begins at 8:00 am. We suggest students arrive by 7:55 to be on time. If you arrive late to school, you must report directly to the Main Office. You should present a note from your parents, or some other form of communication (phone call, email, etc.), to notify the school why you are late. If you do not have a note you will be marked as unexcused tardy. Early DismissalOur school day ends at 2:30 pm. Parents of students planning to leave early must notify the school before picking up (as early as possible). Students must be signed out in the Main Office prior to leaving. This is a safety concern and must be followed. 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