Moretown School Update, March 10, 2017

Amazing jump rope work by a student
with an amazing shirt about our Sun.. 

Spring Conferences coming soon

The Moretown School will host our spring student/parent conferences beginning March 20th ending the morning of the 24th.   The online conference scheduler will be ready for your use beginning Wednesday, March 15.  Instructions and the link to the scheduler will be sent on the Morning of March 15.  Please let us know if you have any questions.  

Thank you for your support!  

We are very lucky to work in a community that continues to support the excellent work that our school continues to provide to our kids.  As you are aware, our school local school district has merged into a larger WWSU district that is titled, " Harwood Unified Union School District (HUUSD)".  As of July 1st, 2017, this larger entity will be the financial and educational governance body that will direct our local schools.  

Here are the results for the combined school vote.  Please note that votes are no longer sorted by town. 

Article VII: Should Harwood Unified Union School District establish a capital repair, replacement and maintenance reserve fund under the provisions of 24 VSA Section 2804, and to appropriate thereto the aggregate balance of all forming district fund balances as of June 30, 2016, received on July 1, 2017?

Yes - 1,642

No - 508

Blank - 31

Spoiled - 0

ARTICLE PASSED

Article VIII:  Shall Harwood Unified Union School District adopt a budget of $35,294,313 for the school year commencing July 1, 2017?

Yes - 1,381

No - 772

Blank - 28

Spoiled - 0

ARTICLE PASSED

2,181 votes cast.



MORETOWN APPARELL AVAILABLE

Moretown T-Shirts and Sweatshirts are now available to purchase on line.
We want to thank Deerfield Designs for their help in creating our link that is now open 24/7 with delivery options.   Proceeds will support the 6th grade class trip fund.




Moretown Store Link:  https://cart.deerfielddesigns.com/moretown_elementary_school


Trout in the Classroom 

Our Trout in the Classroom Project 

is coming along, however 

we are noticing some concerning issues. 

While we  have some strong

Fry Swimmers, others seem to be floating

(not dead) near the bottom quarter of the 

tank.  Everything else looks fine.  We are working

with out TIC biologist to see what is going on.  

CALENDAR UPDATE

March 2017

March 15	On-line scheduler open to parents. A email will be sent to all families providing the link and instructions to make a conference day and time.
March 20 - 24	School Conferences Window *The online scheduler will be available  to schedule conferences on March 15, 2017.
March 24	No school AM Conferences
March 27	No School School Inservice
March 28	PTN meeting 6:30
March 28	SBAC testing for grades 3 - 6 window opens
March 30	6th grade parent meeting at the school 6:30 - multi purpose room

Jump Roper Extraordinaire 

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.


Mad River Park Fields      The Mad River Valley Recreation District would like to thank all those who voted in favor of the Mad River Park field purchase on Town Meeting Day.  We are well on our way to securing these fields for youth sports for years to come.  Our private fundraising is underway to secure remaining funds needed for the purchase of the park and we are seeking volunteers to help with fundraising activities.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mike Nucci at nucci45@yahoo.com.
More information about the Mad River Park Field purchase can be found here:
http://www.mrvrd.org/2017/03/03/save-mad-river-park/
https://www.facebook.com/MRVRD1/

Parenting Class-"Guiding Good Choices", focusing on children ages 9-14, 5 week workshop series, March 15 - April 12, 6:00-8:00pm, at Waitsfield School.  This parenting class is free and will cover topics such as: understanding the adolescent brain, risk factors; setting clear guidelines and following through with positive and negative consequences; preparing kids to respond to peer influence, refusal skills; conflict management, controlling and expressing anger constructively; and strengthening family bonds and increasing children's participation. Space is limited, pre-registration is required.  Childcare will be provided with reservations by February 20th.  For more information and to reserve a spot, call Ann Gilbert at802-223-4949 or email info@cvndc.org.

Mad River Watershed Photo Contest Raffle  Friends of the Mad River announce a Photo Contest with a spin: contest meets raffle! Rather than judging entries, we'll draw for prizes from photo entries. One photo equals one entry.  Whether it's your favorite swim hole on a summer day or the view from your favorite vista on an icy February morning, we want to see and showcase your favorite moments on the river and across the watershed. Submit photos at "Friends of the Mad River" on Facebook.

2017 Vermont State Scholastic Chess Championships, Kindergarten - Grade 12,  April 8, Berlin Elementary School, Registration at 8:30-9:30am. For details and registration information visit http://vtchess.info or contact Mike Stridsberg at 802-223-1948.

Mad River Mini Milers  Registration for Mad River Valley Mini Milers youth running program opened online on Monday, Feb. 27th and slots are filled on a first come first serve basis at https://www.runvermont.org/youth/ready-set-run/. The program will begin in the Valley on April 24th (last year we started in SNOW so starting it later this year) and run every Monday for an hour. (or Wednesdaydepending on what the group wants) Session runs 5 weeks and ends May 22nd. It is a volunteer ONLY program, so I would welcome any parents who can help out once in awhile. If your child is in Girls on the Run, this program will not interfere, and I have my own child doing both.
The program is state-wide - brought it to the Valley last year- that allows both girls and boys in grades K-5. 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. At the end of the season, I encourage all runners to sign up for the MVP Health Care Kids 1/2 mile, 1 mile or 2 mile run held May, 27th at Waterfront Park in Burlington as a part of the Vermont City Marathon.
The cost per participant in the Mini Miler program is $35.00. Please contact Kim at Kim.Canarecci@vermont.gov for more information.

Technology and Behavior: Benefits and Detriments of the Online World

Harwood Union is pleased to host a presentation designed to support parents in understanding  popular technology and social media usage by today’s youth and potential benefits and detriments. This presentation will share actionable steps that help  parents and their children avoid many of the missteps and mistakes made by students in the world of technology.

Program Details Date:       March 30, 2017 Time:       7:00 PM Location: Harwood Union High School Auditorium Program Specifics Topics will include the following: Computer, Tablet, Cell Phone Usage: Benefits and Detriments Unhealthy Online Social Connections and Risky Behavior Sexting: Awareness, Prevention, Response Sexual Predators Online Bullying: Awareness, Prevention, Response Recognizing Violent Risk Taking Behavior Impaired Driving: Texting/Under the Influence Speaking to Our Kids about the Potential Fallout Monitoring Our Children’s Technology Usage

About Our Speaker

Andrew W. Donofrio was a leading computer forensics examiner with 25 years of Law Enforcement experience and 17 years in the field of computer investigations, forensics, IT security and penetration testing.  He has conducted countless computer and cyber investigations, particularly the exploitation of children through technology.

Mr. Donofrio graduated Summa Cum Laude from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a BA in Forensic Psychology and Magna Cum Laude with a Master’s degree in Protection/Infrastructure Management.  He is the founder and president of Cyberology Consultants.