Lothrop School

ANNOUNCEMENT - Meal Payment Program Update - Now called LINQ Connect. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/5x7228v2 and access the Guide to Get Started and FAQ here: https://tinyurl.com/33rnzu2z

BUS ROUTES - School Bus Transportation is a privilege that is available to students across RNESU. Please review the bus expectations with your students. Bus Expectations and Routes can be found at https://www.rnesu.org/page/bussing-and-routes.

CALLING FOR ACTION - Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application - Although breakfast and lunch will remain free this year, completing the application is still essential for the district. The quantity of completed forms is tied to funding from the federal government for free school meals now and in the future, as well as funding for other school programs. Filling out the form also helps our community provide free summer meals to all kids, including those in childcare. This application process may also qualify your family for low-cost internet. Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/2fjcnp3b

FAMILY & STUDENT DISTRICT HANDBOOK - For everything you need to know, check out the District Handbook. Find contact information, policies, links to school handbooks and more at https://www.rnesu.org/page/district-handbook.

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! RNESU Students begin school on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Online Student Registration is now open. Families of returning students have been sent their students' snapcodes for registration via email. If you have not received an email by Friday, Aug. 18, please contact registration@rnesu.org for assistance. Read Superintendent Hubert's welcome back message at: https://tinyurl.com/muerdeu3. See you all soon!

~From Lothrop Principal Read Across America-Reading is Relaxing-Dress in your Jammie’s or comfy clothes!

~From Lothrop Principal Thursday Read Across America-Reading is for Everyone-Wear your favorite color!

~From Lothrop Principal Wednesday Read Across America-Reading is fun-wear wacky socks!

~From Lothrop Principal Tuesday Read Across America- Reading is a Super Power! Where a superhero shirt or your favorite superhero colors!

CANCELLED: Due to the weather and road conditions today, all RNESU schools will be closed Monday, January 23, 2023. Again, all schools are closed January 23rd in Rutland Northeast. Stay safe and warm.

CANCELLED - Given the weather forecast for our region, all afterschool activities and athletics for RNESU schools are cancelled on Thursday, January 19th. Afternoon dismissal times and procedures will not be impacted. Please reach out to your school with any questions. Stay warm and safe!

CANCELLED - Veggie Van Go - Dec. 23, 2022 The Veggie Van Go event for this Friday, December 23, 2022 at OVUMHS has been cancelled. Families impacted by this cancellation are encouraged to locate additional resources through the Vermont Foodback website or by calling 211.

SNOW DAY - FRIDAY, DEC. 16, 2022 Due to the winter weather advisory issued for late evening Thur., Dec. 15 through Saturday at 1pm, to include difficult travel in both the morning and afternoon commute hours, all RNESU schools will be closed on Friday, December 16, 2022.

OVUUSD SEEKS SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER The Otter Valley Unified Union School Board is looking for interested parties to be appointed to the Goshen representative seat on the board. The appointed school board member for this seat must be a resident of Goshen and would serve through to the next election in March 2023, at which time they would be required to run and be elected to complete the remaining year of the term. Letters of Interest can be submitted to the board through Let’s Talk and are due by December 1, 2022. For more information, please contact Melinda Piper at mpiper@rnesu.org or (802) 247-5757 x 2722.

RNESU Honors Faculty and Staff: Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union recently hosted its annual Celebration of Contribution to recognize, honor and celebrate teachers and staff members who have made outstanding contributions and have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to excellence. Congratulations Honorees! Distinguished Licensed Professionals: Jennifer Hogan – Art Teacher & Academic Interventionist – Barstow Memorial School Melanie Parker – School Nurse – Lothrop School Katherine Kloss – Literacy Interventionist – Neshobe School Brenna Kimball – 1st Grade Teacher – Otter Creek Academy Alyson Callahan – HS Social Studies Teacher – Otter Valley Union Middle High School Susan Smiel – EEE Early Ed Teacher - RNESU Outstanding Support Staff: Heather Page – Paraeducator – Barstow Memorial School Sara Eddy – Secretary – Lothrop School Lisa Frasier – Paraeducator – Neshobe School Cretia Waldie – Paraeducator – Otter Creek Academy Stephanie Hull – Library Assistant/Media Specialist – Otter Valley Union Middle High School Emily Ferraro – EEE Paraeducator - RNESU

VEGGIE VANGO EVENT CHANGE - Due to the district wide convocation occurring at Otter Valley, the RNESU sponsored VeggieVanGo event will be held on Friday, August 26 from 10-11am at Neshobe School. To ensure a safe event, please do not arrive at Neshobe prior to 9:45am and following the signs to access the event. This event is open to all RNESU students and families. Thank you for your patience with the change in location.

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL! RNESU Students begin school on Wednesday, August 31, 2022. Online Student Registration is now open. Families of returning students have been sent their students' snapcodes for registration via email. If you have not received an email by Friday, Aug. 12, please contact registration@rnesu.org for assistance. Read Superintendent Hubert's welcome back message at the address below: https://rutlandnortheastsuvt.sites.thrillshare.com/article/802126 Please consider sharing your hopes for the year in a ThoughtExchange Survey at https://tejoin.com/scroll/279326332. See you all soon!

Dear Parents and Guardians and Staff This morning around 9 am, Lothrop School was notified of an external community threat. While the threat was not directly made against the school, upon consultation with law enforcement, we made a proactive decision to lock down Lothrop School while the police dealt with the threat. This meant the school was locked to all outsiders, students did not go to outdoor recess, but learning inside the school continued as normal. We also consulted with Brandon Police and did not see a need for a similar lockdown at our Brandon and Leicester schools, as the threat was local to Pittsford. However, the police were ready to assist if anything changed. Shortly after 11, we learned the threat was resolved and we were able to lift the lockdown. We deeply appreciate the partnership with law enforcement and the patience of parents as we worked through our protocols. We also appreciate the work of our staff to maintain a calm learning environment while the school was locked, following protocols and allowing the police to do their work unimpeded. I am proud to be part of the RNESU school and town communities. Thank you. Jeanné Collins, Superintendent, RNESU

~From Lothrop Principal Please check your email for an important message from Superintendent Collins and Lothrop School.

~From Lothrop Principal Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 18, Bus 2 learners will be picked up by Bus 26 after Bus 26 completes its run in the morning. The routes will be combined in the after noon and drop off times will vary. The RNESU bus coordinator is hopeful that this will be the last day this week that buses have to be shared.