Moretown School Update, December 15, 2017

Moretown School Update, December 15, 2017 

Winter Smiles and the  Best Sledding in the Valley!  

Dear Friends and Families,  
     'Tis the season for many things, including building school budgets. This process can feel removed from day to day school life, perhaps even more so when it is done as one for the unified district, but it remains as pertinent as ever. Information about the budget can be found online at the HUUSD website; Mad River TV also covers all of the board meetings, so if you aren't able to watch in person, you can view them https://mrvtv.com/ . There are many ways to continue to be connected to the work of the board. I encourage people to access these materials and ask questions now (I'm happy to discuss these matters) so that you feel informed to make a decision when asked to vote in March. 
      The budget is just one of the areas of responsibility of the HUUSD board.  Please see the note below from the HUUSD board, inviting you to join a community forum next Monday. Whether you attend the forum, complete the soon-coming survey or watch the board meetings, your ongoing civic engagement helps keep our community vibrant. 
      Speaking of a community, we will be taking our kids outside as much as possible to enjoy the amazing snow conditions on our sledding hill.   Make sure they have their snow clothes ready to go here at school.  

CALENDAR UPDATE

Dec 2017

Don’t forget to send in Winter Sports Registration Information!

Dec 20	HUUSD board meeting Harwood Library 6pm
Dec 22 - Jan 1	Holiday Break

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.

HARWOOD UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
School District Forum/Discussion: DECEMBER 18, 2017
You are invited to share your ideas with members of the school board.  Guiding topics are:
What do you value most about the schools?
What is missing?
What are your thoughts about our adopted goals and how would you prioritize them?
This forum is part of our new effort to create more opportunities to listen to - and engage with – the public. It is an important opportunity to offer your thoughts to the board as we participate in this and future budget cycles, and as we do our work throughout the year.
DETAILS:
Monday, December 18, 2017
5:30 – 7:00 pm
Harwood Union High school Library
Light snacks will be served
Note: please be on the lookout for a survey to address similar topics in the coming weeks.

Move it and READ Thursday, January 18, 2018

3:00pm – 4:30pm at the Moretown Memorial Library

An out-of-the-ordinary after school book club with Assistant Librarian Meredith Whitney. Let's face it, we all get a little antsy from time to time. In this book club, we will explore the many ways that reading and movement can help guide us through the ups and downs of life. Our first book will be Ghost by Jason Reynolds, which is suggested for grades 4-8 and is on the 2017 Dorothy's List. Please read the book in advance of the program, and contact moretownlibrary@gmail.comor 496-9728 to register to attend.

Spanish Music Hour  Dec 1, Dec 8, Dec 15 and Dec 22, at 10:00am , at the Warren Library. We will sing, we will dance, and have a project for the kids!  If you have any questions contact Constancia at:  Constanciag@gmail.com or 802-917-1776

Don't Forget, the Moretown Sledding Hill
is a great place to bring family and friends
during the school holiday.