Moretown School Update, November 3, 2017

SAVE THE DATE - Annual Pancake Breakfast!

Our annual PTM Pancake breakfast is scheduled for November 18th from 8-11am at the school.  More details will be provided soon regarding volunteer and supply donation opportunities! You don't want to miss this amazing family event.
$5.00/person $20.00 family

Annual Wreath Sale!

We are happy to announce our 2nd annual wreath sale fundraiser through Three Rivers.  Last year's wreaths and decorations were beautiful and Three Rivers makes it easy for families both close and far away to support our children and school!  Click the link below to browse our catalog and order today.  Share the link with family and friends to give them the opportunity to support your child!   https://threeriversfundraising.com/fund/moretown-wreath2017

Delivery Options: You can choose to pick up your wreath/decorations at the school OR have then delivered directly to a specified address.  The website clearly indicates which products are "pick up only" or available for either pick up or deliver

*PICK UP orders need to be placed no later than November 13th and will be available at the school on November 18th (pancake breakfast day!)

*DIRECT SHIP Online orders can be placed through December 11th and will be sent directly to the address provided by the purchaser

WINTER SPORTS PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

The Moretown School Winter Sports Program
Registration Packets
are coming home with students today (11/3)
We are sending home  paper hard copies only!
Please fill out the paperwork and
send back to the school by
November 13. 
Please contact Pam Nelson at
pamelabatesnelson@gmail.com
if you have questions. 

Moretown Apparel Available 

Back by popular demand, we are offering Moretown Bobcats shirts for purchase. In addition to previous styles, including the long-sleeve hooded tees, we are offering a new background color, black with red graphics.

More information about our shirts can be found here - Moretown School Webstore. Orders must be received no later than Tuesday, November 28th. Shirts will be distributed to families the week of December 11-15.

All proceeds from our shirt sales support our annual end-of-year sixth-grade trip.

For more information, please contact me at jstevenson@wwsu.org.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Holiday Assistance Available 

As the holiday season approaches, we are reaching out to families to see if we can be of assistance. The Mad River Valley Interfaith Council offers two programs to our school community.

• Thanksgiving Turkey Baskets - Turkey with all the fixings. If you are interested in receiving one, please let us know by Friday, November 10th. The baskets can be picked up at the Waitsfield Church or delivered to your home.

• Joys of the Season coupon booklets.  Coupon booklets are available to families to assist with local holiday shopping. The way it works is very simple. Each family that agrees to participate will receive a booklet filled with coupons that can be used to shop at local stores. The total value of the coupons is $40 per child in your family. You can present these coupons at designated stores to do your holiday shopping. The list of participating stores will be provided with the coupons. Please let us  know by November 10th if you are interested in receiving a coupon booklet so we can put in our request in to the Interfaith Council. Thank you!

Both these programs are entirely confidential. To sign up, please call or e-mail Nurse Deirdre dfennelly@wwsu.org or Miss Loretta ldimario@wwsu.org at school. If your family could use additional help for the holidays, please let us know.  

All our best,

Miss Loretta and Nurse Deirdre

CALENDAR UPDATE

Nov 2017

Nov 6	PTN meeting - 6:30 (First Monday of each month)
Nov 13	Moretown School Board Meeting 6pm at the Moretown School
Nov 18	PTN Pancake Breakfast
Nov 22 - 24	Thanksgiving Break

The Moretown PTN would like to
thanks the following individuals
for their help in making our Halloween Party
a success: 

Greg Wagner

Brenda Hartshorn

Cheri Lundblad

Dannie McLaughlin

Melissa Maring

Heather Swan

Allison Dellner

Laurie Murphy

Kate O'Neill

Jim O'Neill 

Melinda Carr 

Isle Sigmund

Patty Ricarrdi

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.

MountainFilm On Tour: hosted by the Waitsfield Children's Center, November 4th, at the Big Picture Theater.  A silent auction and raffle will also take place.  Films begin at 6:30pm.  Cost is $20/adult, $12/student and $50/family. For information call the Waitsfield Children's Center at 496-3372 or visit waitsfieldchildrenscenter.org.

Harwood Youth Hockey Learn to Skate and House Mite Program for players 8 and under starts Next weekend  November 4th. Please visit harwoodhockey.org and click on the 2017-2018 Program Overview link for detailed information and practice time for the different levels. Players 8 and under can participate in either the Learn to Skate, House, or Travel Program. We also offer Travel Teams for ages 10U, 12U, and 14U.
You can find additional information about our fundraising, equipment, pre-season, and any other information for the season on our website, harwoodhockey.org. Looking forward to an exciting and fun season!Come try the Sculpture School Escape Room at Knoll Farm -- a family-friendly, team building activity for adults and kids ages 5 & up. $5 suggested donation per person, all proceeds to towards tools and safety equipment for kids. Open from October 27 - November 5, 2017. Schedule an appointment here: http://www.sculptureschoolvt.com/escape-room  "Escape rooms are a new form of interactive brain teasing based entertainment rapidly gaining popularity around the world. Trapped in a themed room, your team must work together to find clues, crack codes and solve mind puzzles to complete your mission before your time runs out." - Escape Room 60, Williston, VT.  For questions please contact Eddie Merma: eddie@sculptureschoolvt.com

Fencing Fencing Instruction will continue in the Mad River Valley in November.  Tuesdays and Thursdays November 14th - December 21st (no class week of Thanksgiving).  Location will be at the Moretown Elementary School Gymnasium.  All adults and students grades 5 and up are welcome.  No experience is necessary.  Lessons are 6:30-8:00PM (8:00-9:00PM for Open Fencing and additional instruction if requested).  Cost is $40 for Students and $125 for all others.  Minimum USFA membership of $10 is required for all Fencers. Please visit MidVTFencing website for additional information.
 
Youth Mental Health First Aid, Wednesday November 8 & 15, 4:30-8:30, at Waitsfield School Library.  A young person you know could be experiencing a mental health or substance use problem.  Learn an action to plan to help. For more information visit www.MentalHealthFirstAid.org

Agricultural Literacy Week Join Joslin Library's community event, November 16th, 6:30pm, for a film screening and panel discussion with local farmers.  For more information, call Joslin Library at 496-4205 or email Joslinmemoriallibrary.com

Veterans Day Concert featuring Inora Brass with guest Fred Messer of American Legion Mad River Post 75, November 11, 7pm, at Waitsfield United Church of Christ.  Patriotic and American music performed by Vermont's premiere professional brass quintet. For more information, contact Joslin Memorial Library at 496-4205 or joslinmemoriallibrary.com

Community Socrates Cafe with Christopher Phillips, author of Socrates Cafe: A Fresh Taste of Philosophy, November 13, 6-8pm, Harwood Union High School Library.  For more information, call Joslin Library at 496-4205 or visit joslinmemoriallibrary.com