Tiger Tales 11/2/25

Posted Date: 11/02/25 (1:00 PM)

November 2, 2025

Thank you, families!

A big thank you to everyone who supported the PTA bake sale and came out for conferences! We loved seeing so many families connecting with teachers and celebrating student growth.

Kindness & Compliment Corner

Many of you also stopped by our Kindness & Compliment Corner. What a joy to see kind words flowing between families, students, and staff. Let’s keep that spirit going all year long!

Tiger Spotlight

This week’s spotlight shines on two incredible members of our Tiger Team.

This week we’re shining the spotlight on Michelle Marsh, art teacher

This week we’re shining the spotlight on Mrs. Marsh, who you might know as our art teacher but did you know...

Her go-to comfort food is Thai red curry
The first concert she ever attended? Elton John
When she's not teaching, you might find her making something beautiful with clay.
If teaching hadn’t called her name, she might be an animal rehabilitator
One more fun fact: She loves to paddleboard and wants to be able to do yoga on her board- but she's not there yet!

We're excited for the positive energy and care she brings to her classroom everyday!

This week we’re celebrating Amy Nadeau, literacy coach

This week we’re shining the spotlight on Mrs. Nadeau who you might know as our literacy coach but did you know…

If she could only eat one food forever, it would be tacos with lots of delicious toppings so she could get more than one food in!
Right now she's into We Can Do Hard Things (podcast)
A hidden talent you might not guess? Dancing! She loves to dance.
If she wasn't working at DES, you’d probably find her working as a photographer or counselor
A song she'll never skip: Currently on repeat is Defying Gravity by Cynthia Erivo
And a fun fact about her? She has a very loud clap that enhances any cheering at sports events!

We’re lucky to have her supporting our Tigers with this essential role!

ROAR Reminder

November Focus: Building a Safe Foundation

This month, we’re highlighting what it means to be Always Safe, one of our core Tiger expectations. Safety starts with calm routines, predictable transitions, and clear expectations. When students know what to expect, they feel secure enough to take risks in learning.

Tiger Tip: Review safety routines at home—listening for directions, walking feet in busy spaces, and using kind words when solving problems.

“Safety doesn’t happen by accident—it’s a culture we create together.”

Tigertastic Tips

Check Before Sending Items to School

We love our families’ thoughtfulness and support! Just a friendly reminder to check with your child’s teacher before sending in any items, especially treats, gifts, or classroom snacks. This helps us avoid allergy risks, classroom confusion, and any uncomfortable moments for students if something can’t be accepted.

Cold Weather = Cold Season

As temperatures drop, we tend to see more colds, flu, and other seasonal illnesses. The Vermont Department of Health reminds families that small steps at home help keep everyone healthy and learning.

What helps:

Encourage frequent handwashing and covering coughs and sneezes.
Keep children home if they have a fever (100°F or higher), vomiting, diarrhea, severe cough, or an unexplained rash.
Make sure your child is dressed for the weather—fresh air and warm layers help, too!

If your child is showing signs of illness or has been diagnosed with something contagious, please check in with our school nurse. Thank you for helping keep our Tiger community healthy and strong!

Candy Stays at Home

We know those Halloween treats are hard to resist, but we ask that candy not come to school. This gentle reminder (from our family handbook) helps keep classrooms (and the lunchroom) fair, focused, and food-allergy safe. Thank you for understanding!

Mark Your Calendars

11/10 Professional Learning Day for teachers- no school
11/11 Veterans' Day, no school