Moretown School Update 3/17/16

Moretown School Update

Thanks Mr. Burmester for your help!  

Our Pre-School Student tapping trees

 March 2016 SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ANNOUNCED 

Our next school board meeting will be held on March 24, at 6pm in the school library.  Agendas can be found in the cloud link on the blog or on our website. .  Let us know if you have any questions.

Pre-School Screening for 2016-17 

Moretown Elementary School is committed to providing quality early childhood education to all 3, 4, and 5 year olds in our community. We will be hosting a play based preschool screening on Friday April 1, 2016 for families who have children turning three before September 1, 2016. The screening is an opportunity for families to learn more about our program and for our early education team to meet you and your child. Preschool screenings will occur on Friday, April 1st.  Please contact Jenny Lyle, our preschool teacher, at jlyle@wwsu.org or call the school at 496-3742 as soon as possible to schedule your child for the screening.  Information regarding our pre-school program can be found on our website or in the link cloud on the school's blog.

Check out our new pre-school blog here: http://moretownpreschool.weebly.com/

Moretown in Uganda


Our learning specialist, Sara Baker, with three year old Alex, a child in the care of Malayaka House, Entebbe, Uganda - rocking the new Moretown School t-shirt that Ms. Baker left at Malayaka House for the kids to share.  











CALENDAR UPDATE

March 28 - Inservice training for teachers  NO SCHOOL

April 4 - 7 - Troy Wunderlee's Big Top Residency for all students

April 7 - School BBQ (fundraiser for the ECO program) and our amazing student Circus Show

April 18-22 - Spring Break 


MARK YOUR CALENDARS - June 4th - 3pm - 9pm.  Spring into Moretown festival. 
Our town's theme, "Revivify the Moretown Town Center".  Food, live music, climbing wall, dunk tank, possible antique car/tractor show, tours of the new town offices, possible fireworks!!  and much much more...  it is bound to be a great time!  

6th Grade Families Important Dates click on the link here:  6th Grade Students Important Save the Dates


COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS 
Please note that the opportunities 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.

KidsACT Spring Musical Class 2016:
Willy Wonka Starting April 2, KidsACT students will learn singing, dancing and acting to present Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka Kids,a one act musical version of the beloved story Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Younger students will play Oompa-Loompas and other supporting characters, and older students will audition (for casting purposes) for the larger speaking and singing roles. Go to kidsactvt.com for more casting info. Both classes will come together to perform the show on Wednesday, May 25, at 5 pm at the Valley Players in Waitsfield. The Schedule: Students in grades 1-3 will meet Saturdays 9:30-10:30 am and Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 pm. Students in grades 4-6 will meet Saturdays 10:30-12:00 and Wednesdays 4:00-5:30. PLEASE NOTE: I am aware of conflicts with other activities like soccer and dance.
 If your child would like to participate but has conflicts with the set times, PLEASE email fun@kidsactvt.com and let's discuss! Tuition: $125 for students in grades 1-3; $160 for students in grades 4-6 (longer classes). $25 early registration discount if registered and paid by March 15. $10 sibling discount per child. Partial scholarships are available from the Valley Players. Registration: Go online to kidsactvt.com/kidsact-registration. Here you may pay by credit card, or scroll down on the Registration Page to fill out the online form, then mail in your check. Tuition is requested at time of registration to hold your child’s place in the class. Questions? Email director Ruth Ann Pattee at fun@kidsactvt.com or call 802-793-4220



STRESS REDUCTION COURSE Join Roni Donnenfeld, beginning Tuesday, March 29,2016, at Indy Yoga Rte. 100, Duxbury, VT. Held every Tuesday, 8:30-11:00am, 3/29 through 5/17 with one all day retreat . Register by 3/24/16 at ronidonnenfeld.com or call 802-793-507 MBSR is a suite of meditative practices which have been demonstrated to relieve stress and improve wellness. It is secular, research based, experiential, interactive and educational. People taking this course share one thing in common: the desire to find more calm, ease, peace of mind and sense of equanimity in their lives. MBSR is intended to build your capacity to be awake, alert and attentive to each moment and to improve your relationship to whatever arises. Learn to cultivate attitudes of acceptance, letting go, trust, patience, nonstriving, non-judgment, and a beginner’s mind. No prior experience meditating is necessary. Price: $375

Mad Marathon ~ July 10, 2016 As we enter the 6th year of fundraising through the Mad Marathon, we are amazed at how many of you have participated for Team Hannah since the beginning. Though you and your donors may be feeling a bit foot sore and burned out, you would be thrilled and energized if you could see the difference you are all making in our community. I only wish you could experience first-hand the gratitude of those you've helped by supporting Hannah's House. We are not permitted to publish patient's stories due to issues of confidentiality, but I can tell you that Hannah's House continues to grow by leaps & bounds. This year we are affiliating our 4th licensed therapist (specializing in drug and alcohol addiction), have two new interns utilizing the Hannah's House offices, and are continuing support for the newoutpost in Waterbury. We have partnered with PTO's and schools to help sponsor a number of educational programs including assemblies at local junior high and high schools, small group school sessions, and parenting workshops at local elementary schools. As one of only two providers of Neurofeedback brain training in Vermont, we are experiencing a growing demand and anticipate expanding this program in the near future. Our gratitude to our supporters and Team Hannah is boundless, as is the Hannah's House community you have expanded far beyond the Mad River Valley. I hope you will be a member of Team Hannah this year. To make the process easier, Team Hannah runners will sign up directly through the Mad Marathon web site, and just check that they are running for Hannah's House.  Facebook.com/mad.marathon.7.


Mini Milers! Ready.Set. Run! 
RSR is back under the new name Mini Milers; join in the fun for the health of it! While enrolled in RunVermont’s Mini Milers program children learn about and practice fitness, good nutrition, citizenship, helping hands and goal setting all while having fun and being safe. Children meet weekly with Mini Milers leaders to get motivated, educated and keep track of their progress. In addition to mileage incentives, t-shirt and medal, participants receive monthly e-letters filled with ideas, citizen challenges and tasty recipes. Mark your calendars as online registration for the 2016 Mini Milers Program are now open! Registration does fill up for some programs so please be sure to register earlyMark your calendars as online registration for the 2016 Mini Milers Program are now open! Registration does fill up for some programs so please be sure to register early. Unsure if your school or area has a group or have questions? Please contact aliza@runvermont.org.