Friday, March 30, 2018

Moretown School Update, March 29, 2018

A rabbit was spotted
in a Math class today.... interesting timing.

HUUSD Survey Results are Out!

The results of the Jan/Feb school board survey are out! Please visit the Community Engagement Committee page (https://wwsu.org/community-engagement-committee) to download and read it. Yes, we know the report is very LONG! ...but consider that over 150 pages are verbatim answers. We want to offer transparency and honor people's specific words, but if you want the "cliff notes," the first 25 pages or so will give you a good picture.

The HUUSD board would like to offer sincere thanks to everyone who participated in the survey, to everyone who will read the full report or even just the first few pages, and to everyone who will continue engaging with us as we go through this exciting and difficult challenge ahead of us.


PTN NEWS

Vermonte Carlo Night!
 "Gone Luau!"
Saturday, April 7th @ 7pm
Mt. Ellen Lodge at Sugarbush
Tickets: $20

Live Music from The Panda Party
and special guest Clint Bierman from the Grift
Hawaiian Buffet Dinner
Dancing, Silent Auction & Prizes for best Hawaiian Attire

A Fayston School fundraiser 
Fayston PTO has generously offered to share a portion of ticket sales 
sold by Moretown PTN with the Moretown School!


CALENDAR UPDATE

April 2018  

April

April 4
HUUSD board meeting
See WWW.wwsu.org for more information
April 6
Robotics Club meets afterschool

Upcoming Events:
May 5    Cinco De Mayo Event - Moretown Town Hall -
Silent Auction (By Mad River Neighbors Association)
Mexican Food (By the Moretown Fire Dept)  
Help raise funds for Morefest 2018 (Sept 15)
May 7th Troy Wunderlee Circus residency
May 10th BBQ- Moretown Circus Night!  
May 22 Music Concert  6pm
June 1 Pig Roast/Music Fun
Food by MRNA
Music by Scared By Dolls (tentative)
Moretown Recreation Fields
Last Day of school will decided Mid April
 
Moretown's
Composter of the week!
Nice job Red!  
MECA Summer Camps!  
The time has finally come to sign up for MECA 2018 Summer Camps!

You can find the MECA 2018 Summer Camp Brochure here:  

Below please find the links to register Online!

Preschool Summer Camp Registration Form (Grade Entering in Fall of 2018):

K-6th Grade Summer Camp Registration Form (Grade Entering in Fall of 2018):

If you have any trouble with the online form please let me know. Hard copy forms are also available at your request. Sign ups for camps are on a first come first serve basis so Sign up Today! REGISTRATION FOR MECA CAMP IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Confirmation emails will be sent within 48 hours(business days) of completing your registration form. 

~Moie LaRock
  MECA Director
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.

Mary Poppins at Harwood Union High School:, Thursday, 4/5; Friday, 4/6; Saturday, 4/7 at 7:30pm    Saturday, 4/7 matinee at 1:30pm. Tickets are available at the door for $10 adults/ $5 students.

Mad Valley Runners 2018 Open to boys and girls grades 3-6.  We look forward to helping your kids develop/maintain a love of running.  Parents and  kids  are invited join us,  Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30- 4:00 for some fun runs on the Mad River Path trails. Last year 17 students and 5 adults enjoyed our program. Having adult running partners for the kids is essential for the program's success. No experience necessary!  We encourage the kids to run at a pace that is comfortable for them, take walk breaks if needed, and support their friends as they do the same.  As their strength and endurance grows they find pleasure in pushing their own limits a bit. Our program is intended for kids that actually want to run during our allotted time.  We will include, long runs, tag games and for those who wish, sprint races.  If this appeals to your child please encourage them to sign up. Runs will begin as weather and volunteer support allows, usually in early April. There is no cost to participate.  Please reach out to Joe Robinson jrobinson@wwsu.org or Clayton Wetzel cwetzel@wwsu.org with questions or your offer to run with us.

Pasta with Pipsqueaks: Sunday, April 8th, 3-5pm, at the Moretown School. Come learn to make pasta and let us clean up the mess! Making dough from scratch and creating different shapes is a great way to inspire your kids to join you in preparing dinner. Stay and enjoy the fruits of our labor with a simple dinner afterwards, as due to the challenges of transporting fresh pasta we won't be sending any home. You and your child will love the process AND the delicious result. Workshop is free however you must register by contacting moretownlibrary@gmail.com or 496-9728. Adults without children are also more than welcome to attend.

Move it and READ!, Thursday, April 12th, 3pm, Moretown Library. 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. The April book will be Ms. Bixby’s Last Day by John David Anderson, which is suggested for grades 5-8 and is on the 2017 Dorothy's List. Please read the book in advance of the program and contact moretownlibrary@gmail.com or 496-9728 to register to attend.

Girls Spring Lacrosse Registration Now Open: Grades 3/4 practice Mondays at3:30-5:00 and Thursdays 5:30-7:00, at the Flemer Field,  March 25-April 12, and Mad River Park starting April 23, Coach Sarah Ibson. Grade 5/6 practice Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30-7:00, at the Flemer Field, March 27-April 12, and Mad River Park starting April 23, Coach Medelyn Gilroy. To register visit www.madriverlax.com

Soccer for the Little Ones!  U8 Soccer – 1st & 2nd graders . One practice & one game per week.  All games intermural, local action on Saturdays starting May 5th, for 5 weeks. Fee for the season: $30
Registration closes Monday April 23rd. To register, visit, http://registrar.mrvsa@gmail.com
Pre-K & Kindergarten Soccer: One fun hour of skills at Waitsfield Elementary School 9-10am ,4 Saturdays, starting May 5th . Fee for the season: $20 .Registration on first day.
Please email registrar.mrvsa@gmail.com for questions.

E-Cycle Drive: The LEAP Energy Fair, at Crossett Brook Middle School, will be accepting computers, monitors, TVs, VCRs, DVD Players, Printers, Phones, Tablets, and Gaming Devices on Saturday April 7th, 9:30-2:00. It is free.

Attention All Girls In Grades 3-6
It’s that time of year again, Girls On The Run!!!  Registration opens Monday February 19th.The program starts March 19th and will run until May 30th on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30 – 4:30, with the 5K run on June 2nd at Essex Fair Grounds and a final celebration on Wednesday June 6th. You can register at www.GirlsOnTheRunVermont.orgLooking forward to another great year!  f you have any questions please feel free to contact me, Chris Tierson at jtierson@gmavt.net or 802-595-3329.
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Thursday, March 22, 2018

Moretown School Update, March 23, 2018

EPIC ENDING TO A GREAT SEASON!  

The PTN would like to send a HUGE shout out to our Winter Sports Program volunteers.  Without their help, we couldn't have enjoyed so many beautiful days in the snow.  We had a great season, saw a lot of progression, and the kids had a great time on the mountain.  We would also like to give special recognition to Pam Nelson, whose tireless effort, communication, and positivity made it such an incredible success! caption

Friends on the Mountain
A perfect final day!  

Epic Blue Skies and Smilies 
NOTES from the PTN
Keep your eyes open for upcoming PTN events:
*Partnership with the Faytson PTO in hosting the annual Vermonter Carlo event,
*Possible Pig Roast in partnership with the Mad River Neighbors Association towards the end o the school year, 
* Annual bulb sale, and of course...
*Troy Wunderlee's Big Top Adventure coming in May 

 We would also like to thank MECA for their awesome staff who were willing to take on an extra shift to provide child care during the HUUSD public form on Tuesday evening.

Spring is coming ....  soon 

CALENDAR UPDATE
March 2018  
March

March 23
In-Service Day - No school for students
March 28
HUUSD board meeting
See WWW.wwsu.org for more inforamtion
March 12 - 30
Moretown Family/School Conferences - Online scheduler will be available on March 5th for parents to sign up for times.
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.

Salamander Sky Join Vermont educator and author Katy Farber as she shares her love of salamanders and describes the upcoming salamander migration by sharing from her new picture book, Salamander Sky March 25, 3pm, at the Joslin Memorial Library. Kids will learn about the elusive and vulnerable spotted salamander and what they can do to help this species (and other amphibians) be safe this spring. There will be copies of Salamander Sky available from the Tempest Book Shop for purchase and signing. Free and open to all, activities for children ages 4 and up."

2018 Vermont State Scholastic Chess Championships   Saturday, April 7, check in 8:30-9:30am, at Berlin Elementary School. Contact Mike Stridsberg for more information at mike@vtchess.into or call 802-223-1948.
Mad River Valley Easter Egg Hunt: March 24th, rain or shine, at the Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom Office. The egg hunt will start promptly at 10:00am.  Refreshments will be available beginning at 9:30am. Children of all ages are welcome and the event is free of charge. For more information, contact Lorraine Keener at802-496-3391 or lkeener@corp.wcvt.com

Mad Valley Runners 2018 Open to boys and girls grades 3-6: Once again we look forward to helping your kids develop/maintain a love of running.  The pure joy  seen in the face of a  child as they race around the playground with their friends is something we should never lose. We've  seen that same joy in people of all ages as they pursue this sport for a lifetime.
We hope you and your kids will join us on Mondays and Wednesdays from 2:30- 4:00 for some  fun runs on the Mad River Path trails! Last year 17 students and 5 adults enjoyed our program. Having adult running partners for the kids is essential for the program's success. No experience necessary! Happy runners come in all shapes, sizes and speeds so don't hold back from offering your assistance please. We encourage the kids to run at a pace that is comfortable for them, take walk breaks if needed, and support their friends as they do the same.  As their strength and endurance grows they find pleasure in pushing their own limits a bit. Our program is intended for kids that actually want to run during our allotted time. We know that picking flowers, hunting for stones and just hanging out with friends is fun. They are  great ways to spend our leisure time but our time together is intended for running. We will include, long runs, tag games and for those who wish, sprint races.  We are also conscious of hot weather limitations and make room for garden hose / sprinkler fun and ice cream breaks when needed. If this appeals to your child please encourage them to sign up. Our runs will begin as weather and volunteer support allows, usually in early April. Our culminating event is 2 mile Fun Run at Blueberry Lake in May where  our pizza and ice cream feast occurs. Every student runner also receives our unique award of achievement, the "Woodal", after finishing the 2 mile course.There is no cost to participate. Registration forms will be available soon. If you and your children wish to order our Club's running shirt please note the  order form will be included with the Registration form. We provide the shirts at cost, usually $10, depending on quantities ordered.
Please reach out to Joe Robinson jrobinson@wwsu.org or Clayton Wetzel cwetzel@wwsu.org with questions or your offer to run with us.

Highland Soccer Summer Camps are open for registration  Highlander CampJune 18-22, 9:00-12:00 at HUHS, ages 4-14  MRVS/Highland Soccer Camp July 16-20, 9:00-12:00 at Mad River Park, ages 4-14.  CB/HUMS Fall Prep Camp, July  30 -August 3, at HUHS, ages 5-8  Go to the following site to register:www.highlandsoccer.net 

Harwood Union Music Department is thrilled to be hosting the Hofstra Chamber Choir during their spring concert tour. They will be performing at the Waterbury UCC on Friday, March 23rd at 7:30pm. This choir from Hofstra University in New York provides an excellent display of artistry through diverse programming of choral works. They are the smallest and most select of Hofstra's choral ensembles and is comprised of some of the best singers at the University both in and out of the music department. Their director, David Fryling, is a renowned conductor who recently served as President of ACDA's Eastern Division, and won the American Prize in Conducting in 2 categories: Community Chorus and Colleges & Universities. It is truly an honor to have Dr. Fryling and the Hofstra Chamber Choir join us here in Vermont! And, as if this was not exciting enough, Harwood's own chamber choir, "I Cantori" will be performing with them that night after attending a workshop with Dr. Fryling in the afternoon.  There is a $5 suggested donation to cover costs. Any remaining proceeds will go to the Harwood Music Scholarship Fund which supports our students with financial needs so they can have equal access to our private lesson program.

HELP NEEDED!     Please help us to house these great collegiate singers. We need host families for one overnight (Friday only). If you have space available (an air mattress will do), please fill out the form here: https://goo.gl/forms/gX4AC7mNYVJupEBu1
This will allow us keep track of everyone who volunteers.
Thank you in advance for your help with this truly special event.

Girls Spring Lacrosse Registration Now Open: Grades 3/4 practice Mondays at3:30-5:00 and Thursdays 5:30-7:00, at the Flemer Field,  March 25-April 12, and Mad River Park starting April 23, Coach Sarah Ibson. Grade 5/6 practice Tuesday andThursday, 5:30-7:00, at the Flemer Field, March 27-April 12, and Mad River Park starting April 23, Coach Medelyn Gilroy. To register visit www.madriverlax.com
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Saturday, March 17, 2018

Moretown School Update, March 16, 2017

The very first Pie for Mr. Pierson
 out of the approx. 100 that were to follow. 
Great Job Moretown School for
reading over 30,000 pages in one week
Mr. Pierson was glad the number of pages did not equate
to the number of pies... 

Keeping Reading Students
It is the power of knowledge
vested within the pages of books
that turns the wheels of
innovation and curiosity
to make a better tomorrow (or at least a more interesting one)   

Have you scheduled your parent conferences yet? If not, please visit the  School conference link  here.   The window to sign up is from March 19 - 3/30 . Please let us know if you have any questions or encounter any difficulties. Our password for our school  is 3742.  



Our older students
learning with our little ones..  

MECA Summer Camps!  
The time has finally come to sign up for MECA 2018 Summer Camps!

You can find the MECA 2018 Summer Camp Brochure here:  

Below please find the links to register Online!

Preschool Summer Camp Registration Form (Grade Entering in Fall of 2018):

K-6th Grade Summer Camp Registration Form (Grade Entering in Fall of 2018):

If you have any trouble with the online form please let me know. Hard copy forms are also available at your request. Sign ups for camps are on a first come first serve basis so Sign up Today! REGISTRATION FOR MECA CAMP IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Confirmation emails will be sent within 48 hours(business days) of completing your registration form. 

~Moie LaRock
  MECA Director
Redesign Q&A MARCH 20, 6pm
How can we have healthy class sizes to improve quality but also allow us to plan more predictably and save money? Do we need to combine grades that are currently in different buildings? What are the implications of closing a school? Can we take advantage of efficiencies or cohort grouping to support more opportunities in and out of the classroom? What are the key drivers to providing excellent education and lowering costs? These are the questions of school redesign.

The HUUSD board has already started exploring some of these questions but is in the very early stages of the process. Although we have not even finalized a timeline, we are holding a public Q&A session on Tuesday, March 14 as part of our commitment to engaging the public early and often.

Come find out some of the information we have explored to date and what our next steps are. Please also come with your ideas for saving money, improving quality and/or equity, and for supporting healthy community conversations as we progress through the process.
EVENT DETAILS:
District Redesign Public Q&A and Forum Tuesday, March 20, 2018, 6pm
Harwood Union High School Auditorium
CALENDAR UPDATE
March 2018  
March

March 12 - 30
Moretown Family/School Conferences - Online scheduler will be available on March 5th for parents to sign up for times.  
March 20
Winter Sports Program!  
#6 - our last one!   
March 20
Pre-school screening
March 20
HUUSD Q and A session
“See information in Blog”
March 21
HUUSD board meeting at Harwood Union 6pm
March 23
In-Service Day - No school for students



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.

2018 Vermont State Scholastic Chess Championships   Saturday, April 7, check in 8:30-9:30am, at Berlin Elementary School. Contact Mike Stridsberg for more information at mike@vtchess.into or call 802-223-1948.Mad River Valley Little League registration night, Thursday 3/15, 6-8pm, atWaitsfield Elementary School Youth baseball for Boys and Girls 5-12 years old. T-Ball for 5-6 year olds, Farm League (coach pitch) for 7-8 year olds, American League (minors) for 9-10 year olds, National League (majors) for 11-12 year olds, and Softball for girls 7-12 years old-Online Registration is open now @ www.madriverbaseball.com For more info, contact: Mike Fiaschetti mikef@madriver.com, Natalie Vasseur natalievolpini@yahoo.com or Mike Nagle (softball) mikenagle23@comcast.net

CASTING FOR YOUNG ROLES in this summer’s July production of GYPSY at THE SKINNER BARN       Six featured roles, three girls and three boys ages 6-12 years old, will be cast locally for this production. Auditions will be by appointment only, on SUNDAY, MARCH 18 at The Valley Players Theater in Waitsfield.  Contact Peter Boynton at info@theskinnerbarn.com if your child would like to audition. Send a photo and basic information about your young actor. Rehearsals start the last week of June, and performance run from July 18 through 29. The production will be co-directed by Mr. Boynton and fellow Broadway veteran, Nick Corley and will be a tremendous opportunity to gain professional stage experience for young actor. The directors will be looking for strong singers who move well, and though stage experience is a plus, it not a prerequisite.

Trailblazer 4-H Club Meeting, March 16, 6-7pm, UVM Extension Office, 327 US Route 302, Berlin(near SW Rentals and The World). All 4-H clubs are open to youth ages  8-18.  Youth ages 5-7 may join as Cloverbuds which offers a non-competitive learning experience. Club members will explore different project areas alongside volunteers as they develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills.

Mad River Valley Easter Egg Hunt: March 24th, rain or shine, at the Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom Office. The egg hunt will start promptly at 10:00am.  Refreshments will be available beginning at 9:30am. Children of all ages are welcome and the event is free of charge. For more information, contact Lorraine Keener at802-496-3391 or lkeener@corp.wcvt.com

Highland Soccer Summer Camps are open for registration  Highlander CampJune 18-22, 9:00-12:00 at HUHS, ages 4-14  MRVS/Highland Soccer Camp July 16-20, 9:00-12:00 at Mad River Park, ages 4-14.  CB/HUMS Fall Prep Camp, July  30 -August 3, at HUHS, ages 5-8  Go to the following site to register:www.highlandsoccer.net 

Harwood Union Music Department is thrilled to be hosting the Hofstra Chamber Choir during their spring concert tour. They will be performing at the Waterbury UCC on Friday, March 23rd at 7:30pm. This choir from Hofstra University in New York provides an excellent display of artistry through diverse programming of choral works. They are the smallest and most select of Hofstra's choral ensembles and is comprised of some of the best singers at the University both in and out of the music department. Their director, David Fryling, is a renowned conductor who recently served as President of ACDA's Eastern Division, and won the American Prize in Conducting in 2 categories: Community Chorus and Colleges & Universities. It is truly an honor to have Dr. Fryling and the Hofstra Chamber Choir join us here in Vermont! And, as if this was not exciting enough, Harwood's own chamber choir, "I Cantori" will be performing with them that night after attending a workshop with Dr. Fryling in the afternoon.
There is a $5 suggested donation to cover costs. Any remaining proceeds will go to the Harwood Music Scholarship Fund which supports our students with financial needs so they can have equal access to our private lesson program.

HELP NEEDED!
Please help us to house these great collegiate singers. We need host families for one overnight (Friday only). If you have space available (an air mattress will do), please fill out the form here: https://goo.gl/forms/gX4AC7mNYVJupEBu1
This will allow us keep track of everyone who volunteers.
Thank you in advance for your help with this truly special event. 
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