Dear Parents/Guardians,

It is hard to believe that summer is almost over and the beginning of a new school year is upon us. Hopefully the summer has provided you and your family with many memorable opportunities.

For me , this is not only a new year but a new school community. Being here only a short time, I am still getting acclimated. Each day, I am learning more about the wonderful school culture and community. I feel extremely fortunate to be working with such an exceptional group of students, staff and families.

My main goal this year is to ensure that every student is provided the highest quality of education possible in a safe and supportive learning environment.  Working together as a team with staff and parents/guardians . I am committed to helping each student achieve their best.

With that being said; Please keep me in mind, regular school hours are from 8:10am – 2:50pm for all students. On Wednesdays students will be dismissed at 1:50pm. We also have a breakfast program that begins at 7:50am in the cafeteria. Parents are welcome to sit with their children during breakfast.

Also as we get ready for the new school year there are a few things that I would like to share with you. One being the addition of new staff members to the Flynn community . Please help me welcome the following:

 

Denise Haggerty – 2nd grade teacher                            Elissa Monahan- 1st grade teacher

Tania Campanelli – 4th grade teacher                            Laurie McKitterick  – Special Educator

Cathy Illig – Special Educator                                        Anna Vites -.5 EL teacher

Lili Foster –  Preschool teacher                                       Stacey Simonyi- .5 Interventionist

Rosie Wall- Assistant After-school                                Kathryn Howrigan-  SLP

 

Lastly, below are some important dates for you to keep in mind:

Important Dates :

August 27th – Open House 12-1 ( For new students to Flynn, Kindergartners and 1st graders)

August 28th – First Day of School(Students will be dismissed at 1:50.)

August 28th – First Day Parent Coffee at 8:15

August 28th , 29th, 30th –  Dismissal at 11:30 (Kindergartners Only )

September 2nd – Observance of Labor Day ( No School)

September 13th – Picture Day

September 19th – Welcome Back BBQ 6-7 / Open House 5-6

For future dates of events please visit our website at https://flynn.bsdvt.org/

I am looking forward to working with you and your students as we work towards a successful year. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to email me at lsells@bsdvt.org or call me at 864-8480.

Educationally Yours,

Lashawn Whitmore-Sells