Moretown School Update Nov 22, 2016

Moretown's Future
Vermont Supreme Court Justices
Grades 3 and 4 toured the State Capitol this past Monday

PTN reports a success!  

With your volunteer efforts we served 131 friends, families and neighbors breakfast this past Saturday.   Between wreaths and breakfast, we brought in $907 to support activities sponsored by our PTN.    This doesn't count our current earnings from the on-line wreath sale, which are over $1,200.00.  You can continue to place on-line orders through November 26.  

Merci Beaucoup!
The Moretown PTN 

Mrs. Wood would like to send out a big “Thank You!!” to everyone for making the book fair a success!  We raised $1800 in books for our students (50% of funds raised) and placed over 400 books into the hands of readers!

Artisans' Fair - Flatbread Sale 

The Moretown Elementary School PTN has an exciting fundraising opportunity.  We are teaming up with American Flatbread (our second year)  to sell frozen pizzas at the Dec 10 Artisans' Fair hosted at the school.  Funds raised will be used to support the 2017 Ski Program!

Please sign up by clicking on the link below to help with selling on December 10th.  

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4ba9a722a4fd0-moretown3

Moretown Apparel for Sale

10 Days left to order!!

Here is the link:  https://cart.deerfielddesigns.com/moretown_elementary_school




Hot lunch changes for November!! 

Monday, November 28 will be a bagged lunch for our hot lunch option
Tuesday, November 29 will be Chicken fingers
Wednesday, November 30 Steak and Cheese or Veggie Burritos
Thursday, December 1st will be Baked Potato Bar

Moretown Elementary PTN
Wreath Sale

Please support the Moretown School PTN general fund in being able to assist with providing all students at Moretown Elementary in grades K-6 the experiences of winter sports. All Three Rivers wreaths are hand-made and double-faced with real balsam fir greens. The balsam, cedar and white pine boughs are harvested only after the needles have set for the winter making for fresher and longer lasting wreaths.  Easy online ordering Direct Ship options is available.

https://threeriversfundraising.com/fund/moretownelementaryptn

Direct Ship orders can be placed until November 26.

CALENDAR UPDATE

2016

November 23-25	Thanksgiving Break
November 30	HUUSD board meeting Harwood Union High School Library Agenda available November 28th at http://wwsu.org/huusd-board.php
December 1	Local School Board Meeting Agenda available November 28th
December 10-11	Moretown Artisan’s Fair Our PTN’s Flatbread Pizza fundraiser - pick up on December 10th only - We have approx 600 pizzas to sell.
December 23-Jan 2	Holiday Break

Moretown School Update Nov 18, 2016

We are still in need of volunteers (especially for clean up
on Saturday Morning)
 Please click on the link below to help.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4ba9a722a4fd0-moretown5

We hope to see you there!

6th Grade Students
working with ratio using
on line games..
Math is Fun!  

School Choice in HUUSD 2017-2018

Have you completed your school choice survey?  Regardless of if you're interested in school choice or not, please take a few moments to complete this survey-- your response helps our school board understand how to plan around this topic for the coming year.  It is as important for us to know that you're NOT interested as to know that you are. Thank you!! Please remember that you are asked to complete a survey for EACH of your children. The survey can be found here:  

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/schoolchoice2017-2018

REMINDER

Feedback regarding recent conferences

Thank you for your recent participation in our 2016 fall conferences.   In order to help us improve our process of engaging students in this new conference format we need your feedback to help guide our work.   The student conference purpose was to provide a focused opportunity for dialogue around student strengths and growth opportunities as a learner.   Engaging students with others in the design and assessment of their educational experiences is an essential  goal of improving educational outcomes and developing successful life long learners. 

Please click on the following link to take our short survey about the conferences.  

https://goo.gl/forms/rRbAFos6spUeuSf32

PTN fundraiser
Prohibition Pig Helps our School  
25% of proceeds from house brewery sales will be donated to the Moretown Elementary School's PTN.  Funds raised will help support school functions and opportunities for all of our students.    
Note: this will be the BREWERY (not the restaurant).  ALL DAY on November 23rd.  
Share the word!

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.

Toy Swap @ Moretown Memorial Library Friday November 18th-Friday, December 2nd   This year save time, money and the planet by finding a new toy for your little one while clearing out some clutter; and all just in time for the holidays. Bring like new/gently used toys or books for children ages 0-3 to the library no later than Saturday, 11/19 at 4pm.  Then, shop at your convenience for family or friends any time the library is open until Friday, 12/2.
Please:   No clothing or very large toys--we don’t have the space!
Only bring like new or gently used toys/books that you would consider taking home.
Take only as much as you bring in.International Game Day Saturday, November 19th, 1-4pm     Moretown Memorial Library will join over a thousand libraries around the world for the ninth annual celebration of gaming in libraries. We will have food and a variety of games on hand to play, or bring your own to share! For more information on International Games Day please visit the International Games Day blog http://igd.ala.org/.
BKL Parents, Coaches and Friends       With stick season and daylight savings under our belts (and first taste of snow!) signals that it is now time to register for the upcoming BKL season!  We are happy to report reduced rates for registration this year reflecting that we have a pretty sizable amount of ski gear on hand (and reflecting a less than stellar 2015/16 ski season). Registration and payments are due by November 30th.  Please contact Chris Badger at csbadger@gmail.com for forms and more information.

Harwood Union Middle School Production of Godspell        There are two showings on November 19th at 2pm and 5pm with a $5 admission fee at Harwood Union.

Winter Apparel Donations Requested     The Harwood Peace Alliance is working with The Association of Africans Living in Vermont.  We are looking for winter apparel of all sizes such as socks, fleeces, boots, snow pants, hats, mittens, and coats to provide to the immigrant individuals and families in Vermont.  In addition, we will be collecting donations of yarn so the refugees will be able to knit their own hats and mittens.  There will be a box outside of WES from 11/16-12/2.  Please contact Rachel Potts (protest@wwsu.org) for questions or more information.  We greatly appreciate your support!
 Interactive Author Talk and Writing Workshop       On Saturday November 19th at 10 AM the Young Writers Project will present an Interactive Author Talk and Writing Workshop with Vermont author Doug Wilhelm  (http://www.the-revealers.com/). The talk will be streamed live from the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington to six libraries around the state, including the Joslin Memorial Library in Waitsfield. This workshop is free and open to all ages, with grades 6-10 the target audience.
Doug will take the participants through the three stages of his writing process--what he calls the "three secrets." The session will start with a fun, active brainstorm session, where everyone can experiment with their own favorite types of brainstorming/prewriting. After getting ideas going, there will be a drafting stage, where participants will write a rapid-fire draft of their story. Finally, they'll complete a revising/editing stage, where writers will do a two-minute free write around the topic of what could be changed about their draft to help their reader understand more.
Participants will be able to share what they've done and answer/ask questions throughout the workshop. It should be very interactive and fast-paced. Participants will come out of it with a great start to a story that they can keep working on, and post on youngwritersproject.org for potential publication.
To participate, arrive at the Joslin Memorial Library, 4391 Main Street, Waitsfield, in time to begin writing at 10. Bring writing materials (paper and pen or electronic). Send questions to Joy Worland at programs@joslinmemoriallibrary.com or call 496-4205.

Waterbury Recreation Department Camps for Kids     Waterbury Recreation Department is adding 3 Vacation Camps. The first one is Dec 27 to Dec 30, the second one is Feb. 27 to Mar. 3 and the last one is Apr. 17 to Apr. 21. Each camp is $175 per child/non resident with a maximum of 30 kids.
Also we are hosting a kids day out on Dec. 10 from 1 to 6pm. This is to give parents time to finish getting ready for the holidays and give the chance for the kids to play, do crafts and meet new friends. It is $25 per child/non resident and is a limited space of 25 kids.
All of these programs are going to be held at the Recreation Building in Waterbury and staffed by the well trained Day Camp Staff. For more information go to our Town website www.waterburyvt.com or call Deb Fowler at 802-244-7174.

Moretown School Update November 11, 2016

TEA TIME FOR GRADES 1 and 2

A great day for cup of tea!

PANCAKE BREAKFAST ANNOUNCED

The PTN is in full swing preparing for our
annual Pancake Breakfast being held this year on
Saturday, November 19th from 8am - 11am.  

We need your help to make our Pancake Breakfast a success! 
We are looking for volunteers to set up, serve or flip pancakes.
 We could also use a few large griddles (loaners) or food donations!

Everything we need is itemized on the Sign Up Genius list here:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4ba9a722a4fd0-moretown5

  Hope to see you there!

Check out Mrs. Harvey's Art Blog 


http://moretownelementaryart.blogspot.com/


MECA KID's MOVIE NIGHT ANNOUNCED 

Book Fair Volunteers Needed!  

The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to Moretown Elementary School November 14-18.  To make this a successful event, Mrs. Wood is looking for some volunteers to help out.  Jobs include running the cash register or being a shopping assistant.  To sign up please click the following link or talk to Mrs. Wood in the Library.  (New link listed below for you to sign up..)

https://volunteer.scholastic.com/#/experience/signup/xIPy4YceR

For more information about the upcoming book fair please visit this website: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/moretownelementaryschool

WREATH SALE 

Moretown Elementary PTN Wreath Sale

Please support the Moretown School PTN general fund in being able to assist with providing all students at Moretown Elementary in grades K-6 the experiences of winter sports. All Three Rivers wreaths are hand-made and double-faced with real balsam fir greens. The balsam, cedar and white pine boughs are harvested only after the needles have set for the winter making for fresher and longer lasting wreaths.  Easy online ordering and local pick up as well as Direct Ship options are available.

https://threeriversfundraising.com/fund/moretownelementaryptn

Pick up will be at the Moretown Elementary Pancake breakfast on November 19th.

Direct Ship orders can be placed until November 26.

Moretown Apparel for Sale

To purchase Moretown Shirts, Sweats and long sleeve t's please click here:  https://cart.deerfielddesigns.com/moretown_elementary_school

November 14 - 18	Book Fair at the school
November 19	Annual Pancake Breakfast - 8 - 11 (at the school)
November 23-25	Thanksgiving Break

Community Announcements

November 14 - 18

Book Fair at the school

November 19

Annual Pancake Breakfast -

8 - 11 (at the school)

November 23-25

Thanksgiving Break

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.

Final Reminder for Youth Basketball Sign-Ups       If your child is planning to play basketball this season please email us for a registration form right away: madriverbb@gmail.com.
Practices begin as early as Nov 14th. Our deadline for registration is 11/11.

BKL Parents, Coaches and Friends       With stick season and daylight savings under our belts (and first taste of snow!) signals that it is now time to register for the upcoming BKL season!  We are happy to report reduced rates for registration this year reflecting that we have a pretty sizable amount of ski gear on hand (and reflecting a less than stellar 2015/16 ski season). Registration and payments are due by November 30th.  Please contact Chris Badger at csbadger@gmail.com for forms and more information.

Harwood Union Middle School Production of Godspell    There are two showings on November 19th at 2pm and 5pm with a $5 admission fee at Harwood Union.

Stick Season Walks  Join Mad River Path Association Board Members, Laura Brines or Dori Ross for walks on various Mad River Path sections for the next two weeks. All walks begin at 8:30. The length of the walk will be determined by the group. Rain or shine. Any questions? Call 496-7284.
Week One:
Thursday, 11/10: meet in the parking lot across from Fayston School (Millbrook Trail, heading towards Mad River Barn).
Friday, 11/11: meet in front of Warren Store (Warren Path)
Week Two:
Monday, 11/14:  meet at Meadow Rd. parking lot (below Small Dog), Waitsfield (West Greenway)
Tuesday, 11/15: meet in the parking lot across from Fayston School (Millbrook Trail)
Thursday, 11/17:  meet at General Wait House parking lot (Waits Way and Village Path- boardwalk to Skatium)
Friday, 11/18:  meet at American Flatbread parking lot (Austin Walk)I

noraBrass presents: “Classic Brass & Patriotic Tribute”: Saturday, November 12th at 7:30 PM, Waitsfield United Church. One of Vermont’s premier professional brass ensembles offers a concert featuring music of Bach, Gabrieli and Joplin as well as several contemporary pieces written for brass quintet. In commemoration of Veterans Day, the second half of the program will be a special tribute to the Armed Forces and be dedicated to all Veterans and active duty military personnel. InoraBrass comprises Grammy Award winning musicians who have played with the Nashville Symphony, Emerson Lake and Palmer, Phish, the Vermont Symphony, Itzhak Perlman, James Taylor, Gustavo Dudamel, on Broadway and at Carnegie Hall. They currently perform and teach extensively throughout New England and Northern New York. In addition to members from Chazy, NY and West Newbury, VT. InoraBrass includes Harwood band director Chris Rivers, Harwood trumpet teacher Jason Whitcomb, and Joslin Memorial Library librarian, Joy Worland. Inora will be joined by guest drummer Andy Gagnon and narrator Andrew West. This performance is sponsored by the Friends of the Joslin Library. It is free to the public and family-friendly with accessible seating. For more information call the Joslin Library (496-4205) or email programs@joslinmemoriallibrary.com

Moretown School Update November 4

3rd and 4th grade students
 designing and presenting
geometric shapes in math class 

Pancake Breakfast

The PTN is in full swing preparing for our annual Pancake Breakfast  (November 19th) 

We need your help to make our Pancake Breakfast a success!  We are looking for volunteers to set up, serve or flip pancakes.   We could also use a few large griddles (loaners) or food donations!

Everything we need is itemized on the Sign Up Genius list here:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0d4ba9a722a4fd0-moretown5

Breakfast is available from 8-11AM November 19^h.  Hope to see you there!

Don't forget about our PTN wreath sale - sign up below.  

Thanks again for supporting the MES PTN. 

Book Fair Volunteers Needed!  

The Scholastic Book Fair will be coming to Moretown Elementary School November 14-18.  To make this a successful event, Mrs. Wood is looking for some volunteers to help out.  Jobs include running the cash register or being a shopping assistant.  To sign up please click the following link or talk to Mrs. Wood in the Library.  (New link listed below for you to sign up..)

https://volunteer.scholastic.com/#/experience/signup/xIPy4YceR

For more information about the upcoming book fair please visit this website: http://www.scholastic.com/bf/moretownelementaryschool

WREATH SALE 

Moretown Elementary PTN Wreath Sale

Please support the Moretown School PTN general fund in being able to assist with providing all students at Moretown Elementary in grades K-6 the experiences of winter sports. All Three Rivers wreaths are hand-made and double-faced with real balsam fir greens. The balsam, cedar and white pine boughs are harvested only after the needles have set for the winter making for fresher and longer lasting wreaths.  Easy online ordering and local pick up as well as Direct Ship options are available.

https://threeriversfundraising.com/fund/moretownelementaryptn

Pick up orders must be placed by November 7th.  

Pick up will be at the Moretown Elementary Pancake breakfast on November 19th.

Direct Ship orders can be placed until November 26.

Moretown Apparel for Sale

To purchase Moretown Shirts, Sweats and long sleeve t's please click here:  https://cart.deerfielddesigns.com/moretown_elementary_school

** School/Family Conferences	Window of conferences October 26 - November 11 For more information click here:
November 4-5	5th Grade Boston Science Museum Trip
November 7 - 11	School Conferences
November 14 - 18	Book Fair at the school
November 19	Annual Pancake Breakfast - 8 - 11 (at the school)
November 23-25	Thanksgiving Break

Community Events


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.

Jazz/Tap Combo     This class offers both styles of Jazz & Tap for children ages 5-7, Tuesdays, 2:50-3:40, at Mad River Dance Studio(in the Valley Player's Building).  For more information, call 802-253-5151 or email info@stowedance.com

4-H Informational Meeting     The Vermont 4-H program offers opportunities for youth that develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Through project based learning, 4-H also gives youth a sense of mastery, generosity, independence, and belonging. Some project examples include: gardening, woodworking, raising livestock, robotics, and visual arts -- just to name a few.  Join us at the upcoming informational meeting, Wednesday November 16th, 5:30-6:30 pm at Fayston School.  For more information, contact Allison Smith at 802-476-2003 or email her at Allison.smith.2@uvm.edu

Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour to arrive at the Big Picture Theater on November 5, 2016

.  Mountainfilm tour brings inspiration and education about important issues to audiences around the world.  The show will begin promptly at 6:30pm.  Mountain presenter, Naani Sheva, will introduce the films and engage the audience in discussion following the films.  Tickets for the Mountainfilm on Tour go on sale 10/26/16 at the Waitsfield Children's Center(496-3372) or can be purchased on line at wcckristy@yahoo.com Tickets will also be available the day of the show.  The cost for each show is $20/adult and $12/child or student.  It is $50/family.  You can see the complete playlist at http://www.mountainfilm.org/tour/upcoming