Flooding Update at the Moretown School

Moretown School Flooding Event

February 25, 2015

Hello Moretown School Community,

Last night at 3:20am our boiler shutdown alarm informed us that we had an issue at the school.  Upon arrival we discovered that portions of the school building were flooded (approx 1 - 2 inches of water) due to a blocked culvert/drain on the south side of the building.  The culvert was checked yesterday and working well at the end of the day leading us to believe the issue occurred during a heavy rain event late last night.  

The heavy rain/ice event caused flooding in 7 of our 11 classrooms and the boiler system needs to be repaired.  All flooded areas of the school will be dried and cleaned and steps will be taken to make sure that our school is safe and ready for our students return to school next week.   

We have a professional cleaning and repair crew working to address the flooding damage.    We will let our community know if there is a need for volunteers to help with any of of the clean-up over the next couple of days.   This flooding event is not similar in scope to the flooding event that occurred during Irene, however, it is similar in that clean-up process looks and feels the same.

We will provide the Moretown School Community with the updates on the clean-up progress as we get them.  

Thank you for your time.

Duane Pierson   

Lunch changes for the week of February 17

Hello all,

Lunches are changed for this week due to out two school cancellation days.  The updated menu includes:

Thursday -      Turkey or Veggie and Bean Tacos. 

Friday -           Hamburger, Cheese or Veggie Burger

Moretown School Update February 12

Hello Moretown School Families, 

ALL SCHOOL READ

We had an all school silent reading time this past Monday.
Students and staff found a place in the hall and read a favorite or new book...  it was a great success.
Our reading time will occur each Monday at 12:15!  

  

MALAYAKA HOUSE 

The children of first and second grade at Moretown School are selling beautiful, hand printed all-occasion cards to raise money for the children of Malayaka House.  Malayaka House is an orphan home for 44 children in Entebbe, Uganda.  One year of tuition is approximately $600 and when you add transportation and school uniforms in, the total is $900.  100 % of your contributions will go to Malayaka House.  All contributions are tax deductible. Please make checks  out directly to Malayaka House.   It is OK to send cash too – we will collect and write one check.  

Each $10 donation will receive a package of 5  cards – the cards will be decorated with heart designs such as are pictured below and can be used anytime – thank you cards, get well soon cards and even for Valentine's Day Week - (February 15 - 19)   Each card will come with an envelope and a label on the back indicating that it was purchased in support of the children of Malayaka House.  All checks/money can be brought to the first and second grade classrooms.  

Thank you in advance for your generosity

PTN Meeting announced!

The PTN will hold their next meeting on February 15, at 6:30 at the school. Topics include, Ski program review, spring activities and fundraisers. The meeting is open to everyone. Come and be a part of the process!!  

Moretown School Update February 8

Hello Moretown School Families,

Three Announcements....  

  1. Kid’s Movie Night Announced   

A great night to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Drop the kids off at the Moretown School MECA program and head out to enjoy a kid-free evening. We will have games, activities and movies for all to enjoy!

Dinner provided!

Date: Friday, February 12th 2016

Time: 5:15pm – 9:30pm

For: Children ages Infant – 12years

Charge: $35/child ($15 for each additional sibling)

Bring: Pajamas or comfy clothes, toothbrush, blanket or sleeping bag (pack and play for little ones), a comfy pillow, and anything specific for dietary or medical needs

We will choose between the movie options below (if you would prefer your child watch/not watch a movie from this list please inform Moie upon signing up:

Infant – Pre-k Group: (MECA ROOM)                                       
Curious George – Back to the Jungle                                             
 Pooh’s Heffalump Movie                                                     
                                                                                                       
K-2nd Grade Group (Library)
Minions/Dispicable Me
Hotel Transylvania
Kung Fu Panda

3rd-6th Grades Group: (GYM)                                                
Shark Boy & Lava Girl                                              
The Secret of Moonacre                                              
Wall-E                                            
Big Hero 6


                                                


Email Moie LaRock to sign up: mmoulton@wwsu.org.
Slots available on a first come first serve basis. Hurry Up and Sign Up! ☺


2.  News from our school nurses...

February 8, 2016
Over the last couple of weeks we have had several confirmed cases of strep throat and influenza at Moretown School. For strep, if your son/daughter is complaining of a sore throat, painful swallowing, headache and/or stomachache - I recommend having them seen by their medical care provider. With strep throat, children need to stay home for 24 hours after antibiotic treatment begins and they are without a fever.

For influenza, symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and fatigue. Children with influenza are typically contagious 1 day before getting ill through 5-7 days after the onset of symptoms. Please keep your child home for this time period if they are diagnosed with influenza.  

Also, if your child does have a cough or sore throat, please know that we only use cough drops at school if deemed absolutely necessary. Cough drops are medicine, as well as a choking hazard, and are not administered freely from the health office. We always encourage students to have water first.

A friendly reminder on how to prevent the spread of infection:

o  Use good hand washing

o  Cover the cough

o  Keep your child home if they are sick

Thanks very much for your cooperation in keeping all our school healthy.

Deirdre Fennelly and Kelly Lu

Moretown School Nurses

3. Ski Program Reminder - February 9th

Tomorrow is our last scheduled ski date for the month of February. Make sure students are ready to take on the mountain. Looks like some new snow is a possibility!  

February 5 School Update

Hello Moretown School Families,

This past week are grades 1 and 2  were visited by guest drummer and Moretown resident, Danny McHugh.  He brought a variety of African instruments for us to use including djembe drums, maracas, basket shakers and others. 

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING AGENDA
February 8, 2016
School Library

Community Announcements:

Our Lady of Snows and St Patrick’s Church will hold the annual gourmet homemade spaghetti and meatball dinner with regular or gluten free pasta on Saturday, February 13th from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  The dinner is located at Our Lady of Snows Church (Founders Hall in back of the church) Route 100, Waitsfield. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, and $5.00 for children ages 6-12.  Age 5 and under are free.    Takeout dinners are available as well as purchases for  meatballs at  $7.00 a quart.  A Cookie Walk is available after dinner. There will be a drawing for the Chevrolet Trax and Chevrolet Cruze at 7:15 p.m.  To purchase tickets for the raffle, call 244-7734. Tickets will be sold at the dinner.