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Moretown' s sixth grade class trip
A great adventure it was... |
BBQ and Music Concert
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Dear Families,
This is a link to the sign up genius for our school BBQ on
Wednesday, June 7th.
Any donations or help with the BBQ are appreciated.
Check out the sign up genius link below:
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Dear Mad River Neighbors
The kids at Moretown Elementary School need our support, and we are hoping we can count on you!
Students sitting on the “concrete patch” at recess
looking forward the new playground
Chain Reaction
Nearly six years ago, Tropical Storm Irene wiped out our Town Clerk’s Office. We now have a beautiful and functional new one, but the site that was chosen was the former “Big Kids’ Playground” at the Moretown School.
Design Process
The playground was torn down and a team of students spent a year working with professionals and teachers to design their ideal playground. With funding from a Vermont Rural Partnership Grant, they surveyed fellow students, did site visits to other schools, drew maps, researched structures, and calculated budgets. They created a model and presented this to the Selectboard and the Secretary of Education.
Funding
$25,000 from the Deeryard Fund is designated for the playground and it is currently under construction. It is now located up by the tennis courts behind the school (out of the flood zone). However, there is a gap between what the children envisioned and what the funding can cover. Will you help make this playground what the children have hoped for?
The “Heart of the Playground” initial
drawing by Sarah Zschau
Heart of the Playground
Specifically, one element not currently funded is the “heart of the playground”, a seating area where kids can gather on black locust stumps with landscaping and shade trees. We would like to have additional money for children to choose at least one more structure from their wish list. We have a goal of $5,000 to raise by July 1 so it can be finished by the fall.
Please send checks to:
MRNA (Mad River Neighborhood Association)
℅ Tom Allen
2444 Route 100B
Moretown, VT 05660
Memo line: Playground
Thank you!
Mad River Neighborhood Association Board
Lee Anne Martin , Jeb Bouchard, Tom Allen, Rick Hungerford
Scott Sainsbury, Karen Sharpwolf
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CALENDAR UPDATE
May - June 2017
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June 1
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Art Show 6pm
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June 2
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Step-Up for 6th grade
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June 7
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Moretown BBQ and Annual Music Concert
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June 13
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Annual Field Day Celebration
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June 15
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Moretown Graduation
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June 16
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Final Day of school for students - Half Day - bus schedule will be out in early June.
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Mark your calendars: A town/school/community committee is planning our next Morefest Celebration for August 26, 2017. Family fun, activities, music and perhaps Fireworks are in the line-up. More on this event will be posted on Front Porch Forum on on future newsletters.
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 Rippers The Mad River Riders are sponsoring a mountain bike program for kids this summer. It starts May 30 and runs through September 26. Rides are every Tuesday from 5 to 7 PM at the Blueberry Lake trail network in Warren. It’s recommended for kids from ages 6 to 13. The cost is minimal - $50 for the season and free to Vermont Mountain Bike Association members. Scholarships are available. Attendance at 8 or more sessions earns a free Rippers t-shirt. In addition to the Blueberry Lake rides, we’re offering 7 advanced rides around the Valley for older kids. Go to http://www.madriverriders.com/
“Change Your Weather" Workshop”with guest Lou Bevacqui, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7th, 4-5:30, Joslin Memorial Library, for children grades K-4 and their parents/caretakers. Join local author, father, coach, acupuncturist Lou Bevacqui as he introduces his newly published book, “Changing Your Weather,” and previews a series of free summer programs for children based on the book’s concepts. How can children identify and use the information that their emotions provide when making decisions, instead of emotions consuming all their energy and mental resources allowing those emotions to make their decisions (and reactions) for them? How can they build their self-awareness and develop internal tools that make it possible for them to choose the way they want to feel? In this introductory workshop, Lou will share his new book and introduce the ideas that will be explored more fully in free weekly workshops in July. July workshops will feature interactive art activities, outdoor activities, discussion, and exploration of the senses, with take-home tools and artwork.
PH International (www.ph-int.org ) is seeking host families for university students from Russia ages 18-20 interested in environmental sustainability. These students will be visiting Vermont through PH International’s Russian Youth Environmental (RYEP) Program. Youth participants will be placed in homestays during their time in Vermont to learn about American culture and family life. Host families are asked to provide a comfortable and clean place to sleep, breakfast and dinner, minimal transportation to centralized pick-up and drop-off locations and some weekend activities. We are currently recruiting interested host families for July 6-17th and/or August 15-25th or a portion of the participant’s stay during these dates.
To find out more about hosting opportunities in July or August, please contact Renee Berrian or Ivan Tabanin at (802) 496-4545 or email at renee.berrian@ph-int.org / ivan.tabanin@ph-int.org.
Stowe and Mad River Dance Academy present Mary Poppins and an evening of dance, June 2 and 3(many valley students in this show), 6:00pm, and June 4, at 1:00pm, at Dibden Center, Johnson State College. Admission is $20 adults and $16 Children. Tickets are available at Stowe Dance Academy,177 South Main Street in Stowe, or by calling 802-253-5151.
USA LUGE Slider Search: Try out for the USA Luge Team, Burlington, June 17 & 18, 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm each day. Choose the one clinic you would like to attend at the Champlain Valley Exposition, in Essex Junction. For boys and girls ages 9-13. No experience is necessary and it is free. To register or for more information: visit www.teamusa.org/usa-luge/
Mad River Rippers The Mad River Riders are sponsoring a mountain bike program for kids this summer. It starts May 30 and runs through September 26. Rides are every Tuesday from 5 to 7 PM at the Blueberry Lake trail network in Warren. It’s recommended for kids from ages 6 to 13. The cost is minimal - $50 for the season and free to Vermont Mountain Bike Association members. Scholarships are available. Attendance at 8 or more sessions earns a free Rippers t-shirt. In addition to the Blueberry Lake rides, we’re offering 7 advanced rides around the Valley for older kids. Go to http://www.madriverriders.com/
“Change Your Weather" Workshop”with guest Lou Bevacqui, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7th, 4-5:30, Joslin Memorial Library, for children grades K-4 and their parents/caretakers. Join local author, father, coach, acupuncturist Lou Bevacqui as he introduces his newly published book, “Changing Your Weather,” and previews a series of free summer programs for children based on the book’s concepts. How can children identify and use the information that their emotions provide when making decisions, instead of emotions consuming all their energy and mental resources allowing those emotions to make their decisions (and reactions) for them? How can they build their self-awareness and develop internal tools that make it possible for them to choose the way they want to feel? In this introductory workshop, Lou will share his new book and introduce the ideas that will be explored more fully in free weekly workshops in July. July workshops will feature interactive art activities, outdoor activities, discussion, and exploration of the senses, with take-home tools and artwork.
PH International (www.ph-int.org ) is seeking host families for university students from Russia ages 18-20 interested in environmental sustainability. These students will be visiting Vermont through PH International’s Russian Youth Environmental (RYEP) Program. Youth participants will be placed in homestays during their time in Vermont to learn about American culture and family life. Host families are asked to provide a comfortable and clean place to sleep, breakfast and dinner, minimal transportation to centralized pick-up and drop-off locations and some weekend activities. We are currently recruiting interested host families for July 6-17th and/or August 15-25th or a portion of the participant’s stay during these dates.
To find out more about hosting opportunities in July or August, please contact Renee Berrian or Ivan Tabanin at (802) 496-4545 or email at renee.berrian@ph-int.org / ivan.tabanin@ph-int.org.
Stowe and Mad River Dance Academy present Mary Poppins and an evening of dance, June 2 and 3(many valley students in this show), 6:00pm, and June 4, at 1:00pm, at Dibden Center, Johnson State College. Admission is $20 adults and $16 Children. Tickets are available at Stowe Dance Academy,177 South Main Street in Stowe, or by calling 802-253-5151.
USA LUGE Slider Search: Try out for the USA Luge Team, Burlington, June 17 & 18, 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm each day. Choose the one clinic you would like to attend at the Champlain Valley Exposition, in Essex Junction. For boys and girls ages 9-13. No experience is necessary and it is free. To register or for more information: visit www.teamusa.org/usa-luge/
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