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| Students, Mr. Wagner, Green Mountain Coffee Roaster Engineers and Mr. Pierson working on the Living Cafe Project We are hoping to be finished by May 5th. |
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| Working on the STEM gear/fan system |
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| The Beginnings of our Walled Pallet Garden |
MORETOWN APPARELL AVAILABLE
Moretown T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are now available to purchase on line.
We want to thank Deerfield Designs for their help in creating our link that is now open 24/7 with delivery options. Proceeds will support the 6th grade class trip fund.
Moretown Store Link: https://cart.deerfielddesigns.com/moretown_elementary_school
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| Student led conferences continued on Friday |
CALENDAR UPDATE
March 2017
March 27
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No School
School Inservice
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March 28
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PTN meeting 6:30
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March 30
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6th grade parent meeting at the school
6:30 - multi purpose room
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April 4
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Student SBAC assessments begin for grade 3 - 6
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April 6
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Moretown School Board Meeting
Library
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Community Announcements
Please note that the opportunities/events listed below are not specifically endorsed or screened by school staff; as always, families should use their own standards and review processes to determine appropriate activities.
Running Team Invitation/Clarification Please note that the Mad Valley Runners and The Mini Milers are two distinct running groups that are offering great running opportunities to kids in our area. This post is for The Mad Valley Runners.
We are pleased to invite boys and girls in grades 3-6 to join us for our spring running program at Waitsfield School during April and May 2017. With the addition of the Waits Way in our backyard we now have a great opportunity for kids who are very new to running to have a fun safe place to run that is close to restrooms and drinking water and the pick up spot for parents!
For kids who demonstrate they can handle longer runs, the path by Small Dog is perfect but it requires transportation. If we have enough adult runners and drivers we could use both locations simultaneously. Clayton and I ask the kids to follow the "We Rock" expectations. We expect that they will stay on the trail and always be visible to the adult runners. This is for their safety. We expect them to stay away from the river unless we all go as a group.
We don't charge a fee for participation but we do encourage runners to buy a "Team" shirt at cost. Last year it was $14. Our supplier just informed us the price will drop to under $11 this year! The PTO has offered funding for families that can't afford that cost.
Our program starts in April as soon as weather permits, tentatively on April 3. We run on Mondays and Wednesdays through the end of May, culminating with a 2 mile run and pizza / ice cream party at Blueberry Lake. Families are encouraged to join in the fun and contribute what they can to cover the cost of food and drink. Everyone is invited to bring what they like for a day at the beach...canoes, kayaks, paddle boards etc. Parents are reminded that they are responsible to supervise their kids at the lake.
Handmade awards (the woodal) are given to each Mad Valley Runner. Sign up sheets will be available when we get back from our February break. Adults who would like to run with us and and help with the kids should let Clayton or myself know as soon as possible since enrollment for the kids will be limited by the number of adult volunteers.
Registration forms are available at the front desk from Kathi. Please return the signed forms by next Tuesday 3/28/17. Our first run is April 3, weather permitting.
Thanks, Joe Robinson jrobinson@wwsu.org
The TRIP Dance Company, featuring many local dancers, will be performing at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, 122 Hourglass Drive, Stowe on March 24-25 at 7 pm, with general admission seating $25 for adults and $20 for students. Tickets for this fundraising performance can be purchased in advance directly through the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center atWWW.SPRUCEPEAKARTS.ORG
2017 Vermont State Scholastic Chess Championships, Kindergarten - Grade 12, April 8, Berlin Elementary School, Registration at 8:30-9:30am. For details and registration information visit http://vtchess.info or contact Mike Stridsberg at 802-223-1948.
Technology and Behavior: Benefits and Detriments of the Online World Harwood Union is pleased to host a presentation by Andrew Donofrio designed to support parents in understanding popular technology and social media usage by today's youth and potential benefits and detriments. The presentation will share actionable steps that help parents and their children avoid many of the missteps and mistakes made by students in the world of technology. The presentation will take place March 30, 7:00pm, at Harwood Union High School Auditorium. Mr. Donofrio was a leading computer forensics examiner particularly examining the exploitation of children through technology. Some of the presentation topics include bullying online, unhealthy online social connections and risky behavior, texting while driving, and other current issues.
Pajama Party at the Collection SAT, APRIL 1st TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE SHEEPOVER BOARD BOOK Parents and Grandparents with kids of all ages are invited to join us at The Collection dressed in their jammies SAT, APRIL 1st at 11:00 a.m. for story time with Farmer John Churchman. Farmer John, co-author and illustrator will be reading Sweet Pea and Friends’ Brave Little Finn accompanied by Laddie the border collie. Story time will begin at 11:15 a.m. followed by a question and answer session after which John will be signing books until 1:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Yvonne Fugate * 496-6055 * collection@madriver.com
Dr. Paul Foxman – “The Worried Child, Recognizing Anxiety in Kids and Teens and Helping them Cope” Hannah’s House is pleased to welcome Dr. Paul Foxman, founder and Director of the Center for Anxiety Disorder for a two hour presentation “The Worried Child, Recognizing Anxiety in Kids and Teens and Helping Them Cope”, on April 12, 6-8pm at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield. Dr. Foxman specializes in anxiety disorders in children and adults and presents around the country on this topic. He frequently appears at conferences and on television and radio shows to address anxiety and stress-related issues and is well known among mental health professionals. He is the author of several books on of anxiety in children and adults, including The Worried Child, Dancing with Fear, Anxiety Disorders in Kids and Teens, which will be available for sale that evening.This free event is made possible through a grant from The National Life Foundation and the Big Picture Theater for the event venue. For more information contact Barbara@
Host Families Needed Host families are needed in August for high school exchange students. By opening their homes, host families make it possible for members of their community to meet, interact, and learn from someone from a different culture. Exchange students bring new perspectives that can open minds, creating opportunities for engagement and understanding that strengthen schools and communities alike. Many host families develop a relationship that lasts a lifetime with the student they host. Families can learn more about CIEE and the exchange program by visiting www.ciee.org/highschool. For more information contact Susan at susankuegel10@gmail.com
The Mad River Valley Libraries are excited to bring the Vermont Humanities Council Vermont Reads program to the Valley. Each year the Humanities Council selects a book with multi-generational appeal, with themes that inspire and challenge and that lend themselves well toward building community connection through related programming. This year’s book is Brown Girl Dreaming, by Jacqueline Woodson, a beautiful memoir written in verse about coming of age during the civil rights movement. For more information, please call or visit the libraries' websites.
Muslim Girls Making Change Wednesday, March 29th, 6:30pm Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield Muslim Girls Making Change is a youth-led poetry slam team dedicated to social justice through poetry, and will perform original works based on their unique life experiences. . Members are Hawa Adam, Kiran Waqar, Lena Ginawi, and Balkisa Abdikadir, who are currently high school students in Burlington.
Memoir Writing Workshop Monday, April 10th, 6:30pm Joslin Memorial Library Join author Jessica Hendry Nelson (“If Only You People Could Follow Directions”) as she guides participants in the art of memoir writing.
Intergenerational Community Book Discussion Thursday, April 27th, 6:30pm Moretown Elementary School Join your friends and neighbors for a community book discussion on "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson.
Talking about Racism with our Neighbors Monday, May 8th, 6:30pm Warren Public Library Standing Up for Racial Justice Central Vermont will lead this interactive workshop on the hows and whys of talking about racism with our neighbors.
Mad River Valley Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 8th Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 8th, when rain, shine (or snow), it’s time for the annual Mad River Valley Easter Egg Hunt. The egg hunt will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.Refreshments will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom business office located at 3898 Main Street in Waitsfield (across from the elementary school). The egg hunt is open to children of all ages and is free of charge. For more information, contact Lorraine Keener at 496.3391 or lkeener@corp.wcvt.com.
Running Team Invitation/Clarification Please note that the Mad Valley Runners and The Mini Milers are two distinct running groups that are offering great running opportunities to kids in our area. This post is for The Mad Valley Runners.
We are pleased to invite boys and girls in grades 3-6 to join us for our spring running program at Waitsfield School during April and May 2017. With the addition of the Waits Way in our backyard we now have a great opportunity for kids who are very new to running to have a fun safe place to run that is close to restrooms and drinking water and the pick up spot for parents!
For kids who demonstrate they can handle longer runs, the path by Small Dog is perfect but it requires transportation. If we have enough adult runners and drivers we could use both locations simultaneously. Clayton and I ask the kids to follow the "We Rock" expectations. We expect that they will stay on the trail and always be visible to the adult runners. This is for their safety. We expect them to stay away from the river unless we all go as a group.
We don't charge a fee for participation but we do encourage runners to buy a "Team" shirt at cost. Last year it was $14. Our supplier just informed us the price will drop to under $11 this year! The PTO has offered funding for families that can't afford that cost.
Our program starts in April as soon as weather permits, tentatively on April 3. We run on Mondays and Wednesdays through the end of May, culminating with a 2 mile run and pizza / ice cream party at Blueberry Lake. Families are encouraged to join in the fun and contribute what they can to cover the cost of food and drink. Everyone is invited to bring what they like for a day at the beach...canoes, kayaks, paddle boards etc. Parents are reminded that they are responsible to supervise their kids at the lake.
Handmade awards (the woodal) are given to each Mad Valley Runner. Sign up sheets will be available when we get back from our February break. Adults who would like to run with us and and help with the kids should let Clayton or myself know as soon as possible since enrollment for the kids will be limited by the number of adult volunteers.
Registration forms are available at the front desk from Kathi. Please return the signed forms by next Tuesday 3/28/17. Our first run is April 3, weather permitting.
Thanks, Joe Robinson jrobinson@wwsu.org
The TRIP Dance Company, featuring many local dancers, will be performing at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center, 122 Hourglass Drive, Stowe on March 24-25 at 7 pm, with general admission seating $25 for adults and $20 for students. Tickets for this fundraising performance can be purchased in advance directly through the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center atWWW.SPRUCEPEAKARTS.ORG
2017 Vermont State Scholastic Chess Championships, Kindergarten - Grade 12, April 8, Berlin Elementary School, Registration at 8:30-9:30am. For details and registration information visit http://vtchess.info or contact Mike Stridsberg at 802-223-1948.
Technology and Behavior: Benefits and Detriments of the Online World Harwood Union is pleased to host a presentation by Andrew Donofrio designed to support parents in understanding popular technology and social media usage by today's youth and potential benefits and detriments. The presentation will share actionable steps that help parents and their children avoid many of the missteps and mistakes made by students in the world of technology. The presentation will take place March 30, 7:00pm, at Harwood Union High School Auditorium. Mr. Donofrio was a leading computer forensics examiner particularly examining the exploitation of children through technology. Some of the presentation topics include bullying online, unhealthy online social connections and risky behavior, texting while driving, and other current issues.
Pajama Party at the Collection SAT, APRIL 1st TO CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE SHEEPOVER BOARD BOOK Parents and Grandparents with kids of all ages are invited to join us at The Collection dressed in their jammies SAT, APRIL 1st at 11:00 a.m. for story time with Farmer John Churchman. Farmer John, co-author and illustrator will be reading Sweet Pea and Friends’ Brave Little Finn accompanied by Laddie the border collie. Story time will begin at 11:15 a.m. followed by a question and answer session after which John will be signing books until 1:00 p.m.
Contact Info: Yvonne Fugate * 496-6055 * collection@madriver.com
Dr. Paul Foxman – “The Worried Child, Recognizing Anxiety in Kids and Teens and Helping them Cope” Hannah’s House is pleased to welcome Dr. Paul Foxman, founder and Director of the Center for Anxiety Disorder for a two hour presentation “The Worried Child, Recognizing Anxiety in Kids and Teens and Helping Them Cope”, on April 12, 6-8pm at the Big Picture Theater in Waitsfield. Dr. Foxman specializes in anxiety disorders in children and adults and presents around the country on this topic. He frequently appears at conferences and on television and radio shows to address anxiety and stress-related issues and is well known among mental health professionals. He is the author of several books on of anxiety in children and adults, including The Worried Child, Dancing with Fear, Anxiety Disorders in Kids and Teens, which will be available for sale that evening.This free event is made possible through a grant from The National Life Foundation and the Big Picture Theater for the event venue. For more information contact Barbara@
Host Families Needed Host families are needed in August for high school exchange students. By opening their homes, host families make it possible for members of their community to meet, interact, and learn from someone from a different culture. Exchange students bring new perspectives that can open minds, creating opportunities for engagement and understanding that strengthen schools and communities alike. Many host families develop a relationship that lasts a lifetime with the student they host. Families can learn more about CIEE and the exchange program by visiting www.ciee.org/highschool. For more information contact Susan at susankuegel10@gmail.com
The Mad River Valley Libraries are excited to bring the Vermont Humanities Council Vermont Reads program to the Valley. Each year the Humanities Council selects a book with multi-generational appeal, with themes that inspire and challenge and that lend themselves well toward building community connection through related programming. This year’s book is Brown Girl Dreaming, by Jacqueline Woodson, a beautiful memoir written in verse about coming of age during the civil rights movement. For more information, please call or visit the libraries' websites.
Muslim Girls Making Change Wednesday, March 29th, 6:30pm Valley Players Theater, Waitsfield Muslim Girls Making Change is a youth-led poetry slam team dedicated to social justice through poetry, and will perform original works based on their unique life experiences. . Members are Hawa Adam, Kiran Waqar, Lena Ginawi, and Balkisa Abdikadir, who are currently high school students in Burlington.
Memoir Writing Workshop Monday, April 10th, 6:30pm Joslin Memorial Library Join author Jessica Hendry Nelson (“If Only You People Could Follow Directions”) as she guides participants in the art of memoir writing.
Intergenerational Community Book Discussion Thursday, April 27th, 6:30pm Moretown Elementary School Join your friends and neighbors for a community book discussion on "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson.
Talking about Racism with our Neighbors Monday, May 8th, 6:30pm Warren Public Library Standing Up for Racial Justice Central Vermont will lead this interactive workshop on the hows and whys of talking about racism with our neighbors.
Mad River Valley Easter Egg Hunt – Saturday, April 8th Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 8th, when rain, shine (or snow), it’s time for the annual Mad River Valley Easter Egg Hunt. The egg hunt will start promptly at 10:00 a.m.Refreshments will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. The event will be held at the Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom business office located at 3898 Main Street in Waitsfield (across from the elementary school). The egg hunt is open to children of all ages and is free of charge. For more information, contact Lorraine Keener at 496.3391 or lkeener@corp.wcvt.com.
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