Bobcat Bulletin 1/29/23

A great shot from Brian @ Emberphotography from 1/17/23

 School News:

Kindness at KITS: We are doing all sorts of kindness activities in our KIT groups through February.  As one of our core values at Moretown School, kindness is part of most all we do, and an important part of Social Emotional Learning.  Ask you child(ren) what they are learning and practicing, and examples of how they can be kind to their family members, their community and their peers.  

Missing gloves and mittens...please look around for black Gordini mittens and gloves that may have made their way to your home.  They have MES written on the tag inside.  Thanks so much!

Upcoming All-School Field Trip

We are going to the Flynn Theater on Wednesday, March 29th to see Zooom. We will be leaving school at 8:30 and returning by 12:30. Students will eat snacks to and from the theater and will eat bagged lunches (from home or school) when we return. Please be on the look out for more information to come home early this week.  

PE

Friday was Ms. Ally's last day with us this year.  Ms. Kae Zaino has officially started and got to spend the week with us.  We will see her again starting 2/6/23 for our next week of PE!

Bonjour

Check out updates to Madame's blog: http://frenchwithmadamelindberg.blogspot.com/

We Heart Art

Cityscapes from our first and second graders:

and some gorgeous birch trees from our 3rd and 4th graders!

This week at ECO

Hello Moretown Families! 

We are excited to share the ECO Forest Fest ‘23 “Save the Date” with all of you! This will be our second (ever) Forest Fest and we hope you will consider joining us for a fun-filled afternoon of sledding, hot chocolate, donuts, eco base-camp activities and much more! 

As we prepare for ECO Forest Fest ‘23, we will be drumming up students’ excitement by hosting several special invitations in the school lobby during arrival on Thursday February 2nd, Friday February 10th and Friday February 17th. Student Ambassadors look forward to sharing custom ‘Forest Fest’ temporary tattoos with all students as they arrive at school. We will also be offering a special ECO tea invitation wherein students can make their own teas as they head into class.

Save the date and please consider joining us on February 19th from 1-4 as we all gather and celebrate the ECO program at Moretown School with our community and beyond. 

Warmly, 

Friends of ECO at Moretown School

PTO Updates

Community News/Opportunities

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.

New StoryWalk® on Moretown Rec Fields

From the Friends of Moretown Library

Along with the arrival of snow, comes a new StoryWalk® installation.  The book is Snowflake Bentley, written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin.  It is based on the life of Wilson Bentley, who was born in 1865 on a farm in Jericho.  He is credited with being the first person to photograph snowflakes, creating around 5000 images throughout his lifetime. The text  is beautifully illustrated with woodcuts by Vermont artist, Mary Azarian, who won the Caldecott Award in 1999 for this book.

In celebration of the deep mid-winter beauty, Living Tree Alliance is hosting a multi generational birthday party for the trees in honor of the Jewish tradition of Tu B Shvat. With programs for all ages , we will plant seeds of stewardship and community in the forests, fields and by the fire. All ages and backgrounds welcome!

1. Contemplative snow shoe in woods and field

2. Family outdoor program with story, forest games and fire food

3. Musical program for young children by Musical Munchkins.

4. Bring Food to Share by the Fire and Dress for the Weather 

February 4th 10 am – 12pm Living Tree Alliance, Moretown VT

For more information check out https://livingtreealliance.com/tu-bshvat/ text with questions Melanie Kessler 8025039774

TCR Winter Programming

Nurturing a Child’s Sense of Wonder Workshop Series: Get ready for winter outdoor play! Facilitated by the Four Winds Nature Institute, these workshops are for adults interested in spending more time outside playing and learning with youngsters. Join this free discussion series to explore topics and best practices in supporting nature-based play and adventure while nurturing a sense of wonder, place and well-being. Two online sessions are followed by in person Nature Explorations with kids:). To register, contact childrensroom@huusd.org. 

• Online session #1: Monday, February 6th, 7:00-8:30 pm
• Online session #2: Monday, February 13th, 7:00-8:30 pm
• Nature Explorations: Tuesday, February 21st, 10:00 am to 11:30 am at an area trailhead

The Children's Room
Winter Programs & Workshops
 

Nurturing a Child’s Sense of Wonder Workshop Series: Get ready for winter outdoor play! Facilitated by the Four Winds Nature Institute, these workshops are for adults interested in spending more time outside playing and learning with youngsters. Join this FREE discussion series to explore topics and best practices in supporting nature-based play and adventure while nurturing a sense of wonder, place and well-being. Two online sessions are followed by in person Nature Explorations with kids:). To register, contact childrensroom@huusd.org. 

Online session #1: Monday, February 6th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Online session #2: Monday, February 13th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Nature Explorations: Tuesday, February 21st, 10:00 am to 11:30 am at an area trailhead

For more information click here

FEBRUARY COOKING CLASSES 
WITH MARCI

Marci Lutsky will be teaching two after-school cooking classes at Waitsfield United Church of Christ on 2/6 and 2/13.  

 

Registration form can be found here.

 For more information, contact Marci at veggingonthemountain@gmail.com

 

 Mad River Valley Soccer
 

In the spring the Mad River Valley Soccer Association provides a competitive soccer experience for boys and girls from the Mad River Valley and Waterbury areas. The Spring Travel program participates in the Vermont Soccer League and is for players who have demonstrated a higher level of skill and commitment to the sport of soccer.  The first game is held in the first weekend in May, the last game is typically in mid-June.  Teams practice at Mad River Park, with typically Two practices per week.
 
Registration will occur from January 9, 2023, to January 30, 2023; the registration fee will be $130.

Late registration (After January 30, 2023) will be based on roster availability, (you are not guaranteed a spot after Jan 30) AND pricing will increase to $150, until Late registration closes on February 24th.

Here is the link to register: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/C74956924?reg_role=player

If you have any questions please email them to:  registrar.mrvsa@gmail.com

Art Classes for 1st & 2nd Graders

Kids Creations now teaches 1st and 2nd grade art classes after school. Kids are welcome to come at 2:30 to enjoy their snack while the rest of students show up (depending on each school). Instructions begin at 3:10 - 5:30 every Friday. 
Sessions go for 11 weeks but you're more than welcome to sign up for a drop in to try the class out and then sign up (prorated) Classes are $45/each. Sign up online here: 
https://www.hisawyer.com/kids-creations/schedules/activity-set/403153 
Check out our website and Instagram to see more what we do. 
https://www.kidscreations802.com/

Kids can take buses where there will be an adult waiting for the 1st and 2nd graders to walk them to class. We are located across from the Waitsfield library.