Friday, April 13, 2018

Moretown School Update, April 13, 2018

The Final Student Red Clover Votes...
Thanks Mrs. Wood for a terrific morning.  

* Moretown Winner "Penguin Problems" 15
They All Saw a Cat 13
Dragon Was Terrible 12
I Dissent 11
Whoosh 9
Ada's Violin 9
The Princess and the Warrior 5
Frankencrayon 5
Otters Love to Play 3
Daniel Finds a Poem 2
Our 5th and 6th grade students led reading
groups for Red Clover Day
Well Done!  
Happy Reader!  
Great Reader and Listeners
Hard at Work! 
Reading Partners
Not Picture Taker Fans..










































Needing a Break?

School breaks are great for creating a “space” for ourselves and families.   Some of us get so stressed during school/work days that they begin to lose sight of who they are,  and some of things that matter, like our family and close friends. School is definitely crazy for many at times, but it is breaks (like the one we are about to start) where we get a chance to take a breath and take a look around at our wonderful world.   Make time that matters during next week..it is fleeting at best.



Moretown School will be hosting a blood drive for the Red Cross on
Monday, April 30, from 11am-4pm in the gymnasium. .

For those who would like to donate, schedule an appointment ahead of time.
Go to redcrossblood.org and enter MoretownElem ​to schedule. On the day of the drive, prior
to the scheduled appointment, complete the “reading and health history questions”; found by
visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass. ​If done ahead of time, 15 min will be saved,
shortening the appointment to between 30-45 min.

If you are fortunate enough to go out of country for Spring Break, to the tropics, South America
or Mexico, it would be helpful to contact Kathleen.Luce@RecCross.org. She will determine any
restrictions. If you have any other questions, she is the person to contact.
Kathleen will be at the school the day of the drive from 11-1pm.

Walk Ins are of course welcome, but the above is recommended to expedite wait time.
 
MECA Summer Camps!  
The time has finally come to sign up for MECA 2018 Summer Camps!

You can find the MECA 2018 Summer Camp Brochure here:  

Below please find the links to register Online!

Preschool Summer Camp Registration Form (Grade Entering in Fall of 2018):

K-6th Grade Summer Camp Registration Form (Grade Entering in Fall of 2018):

If you have any trouble with the online form please let me know. Hard copy forms are also available at your request. Sign ups for camps are on a first come first serve basis so Sign up Today! REGISTRATION FOR MECA CAMP IS NOT COMPLETE UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL. Confirmation emails will be sent within 48 hours(business days) of completing your registration form. 

~Moie LaRock
  MECA Director

Need Flowers?

Our amazing wreath friends from Three Rivers Wreath and Plant Company are offering annuals, bulbsand bare root plantings for this spring!  Delivery options or pick up annuals right at Moretown school on May 7th
https://threeriversfundraising.com/fund/Moretown-spring2018 

CALENDAR UPDATE
April/May 2018  
April

April 16 - 20
Spring Break

April 24 - 27

SBAC testing for Grades 3 - 6  
May 1 - 4
SBAC testing for Grades 3 - 6  
May 5
Cinco De Mayo Event
Moretown Town Hall
Silent Auction, Mexican Food
Proceeds go to fund Morefest 2018 (September 15)  
May 7-10
Wunderlee’s Big Top Adventure Residency.  
May 10
School BBQ and Circus
One of the best nights of the year!  
May 22
Music Concert 6pm
Upcoming Events:

June 1 - Pig Roast/Music Fun
Food by MRNA
Music by Scared By Dolls
Moretown Recreation Fields
June 14 - 6th Grade Graduation 6pm
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL  - June 15th (Half Day)

















































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.

Fencing Instruction with Keith Puffer: adults and students age 11and up, 6:30-8:00 open fencing and 8-9:00 individual instruction, Waitsfield School gym, Tuesdays and Thursdays April 24-May 24.   Beginners and Experienced fencers welcome.  Cost is $40 for students and $125 for all others. For registration or more information, contact Keith at 802-989-8014 or visit midvtfencing@gmail.com.

Benefit Bake for Joslin Memorial Library: The Joslin Memorial Library invites one and all to a Benefit Bake at American Flatbread this Friday evening, April 13th. Four dollars from every flatbread sold will go toward the library's “More Than Just a Good Read” Campaign, which aims to renovate, expand, and modernize our historic and cultural community treasure. American Flatbread, located at Lareau Farm (off Route 100) in Waitsfield, serves dinner from 5-9:30. 496-8856.

The Worried Child, Recognizing Anxiety in Kids and Teens and Helping Them Cope: a presentation by Dr. Paul Foxman, April 12th, 6pm, at the Steele Community Room, Waterbury Municipal Center. Dr. Foxman is the founder and director of the Center for Anxiety Disorder. He is the author of several books on anxiety in children and adults, including The Worried Child, Dancing with Fear, and Anxiety Disorders in Kids and Teens. For more information contact Barbara at Barbara@hannashousevt.org or call 496-9715.

Soccer for the Little Ones!  U8 Soccer – 1st & 2nd graders . One practice & one game per week.  All games intermural, local action on Saturdays starting May 5th, for 5 weeks. Fee for the season: $30  Registration closes Monday April 23rd. To register, visit, http://registrar.mrvsa@gmail.com
Pre-K & Kindergarten Soccer: One fun hour of skills at Waitsfield Elementary School 9-10am ,4 Saturdays, starting May 5th . Fee for the season: $20. Registration on first day.  Please email registrar.mrvsa@gmail.com for questions.

Middle School Volleyball Club for 5th-8th graders​: Volleyball is the 4th most popular sport in the world and is also the most popular girls high school sport in the United States.  It is so popular that many high schools in Vermont are starting to add boys teams, too. Mark your calendars for May 8, 5-7 PM, the first meeting  of the Crossett Brook Middle School Volleyball Club.  We will have a short organizational meeting for parents and students at the first session, then get on with the fun! All interested Middle School boys and girls, grade 5-8, in the HUUSD are invited. We also invite parents with volleyball experience to attend. The club will meet every Tuesday from May 8 until the end of the school year from 5-7pm. Students interested in playing and experienced parents interested in volunteering can contact Dona Culver at dculver@wwsu.org.

"What is Gained and What is Lost When We Move?"
The evening will begin with a "Gallery Walk" celebrating Harwood’s links to the International community. From 5:00- 6:00 members of the Peace Alliance and the International Relief Club will share their projects and initiatives, and Harwood's international students will be answering questions bout their experiences in Vermont. Chris Urban's Golden Cage photo exhibit and the work of Global Studies students will be on display, and there will be interactive activities for all participants to investigate the myriad of ways in which our school and community are linked to the greater world. From 6:00- 7:15 there will be a Socrates Cafe discussion focusing on the question,"What is gained and what is lost when we move?" Students from Noble Academy in Chicago will be participating as well as well as members of our local community. This event is open to the public, and refreshments featuring local Vermont products as well as international fare will be served. It is sponsored by our Harwood library, the Joslin Memorial Library and the Waterbury library.

4-H Open Horse Clinic: June 1-3rd, at Tunbridge Fairgrounds: open to all youth ages 8 and up as well as adults. Workshop highlights include Harmony with Horses, Saddle Fitting and Bits, First Aid & Farm Safety. Sign up today by contacting Allison Smith, at 802-476-2003 or email: Allison.smith.2@uvm.edu

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