Moretown School Update Septmber 7, 2018

What a great week it has been.  In many ways it's hard for me to believe it was only our second week together as a community.  I feel like I have already learned so many things, experienced so many acts of kindness, and seen so many smiles. 

Enjoy your weekend! 

School Notes:

• PowerSchool is still in the testing phase.  It will be up and running very soon.  Please contact Loretta if there are updates to information that needs to happen now (ie. new phone number, new email address, new emergency contact).  

• Bataille Bulletin: 

• All that Jazz:

• Hello 4th grade Parents! 
  
  
  This year your child can choose to play a band instrument in school. Our district has a great band program that continues through 12th grade, and I strongly encourage all students to participate in this unique learning opportunity! 
  
  
  The instruments we offer at the elementary level are: Clarinet, Clarinet, Flute, Flute, Trumpet, Trumpet, Trombone, Trombone, Baritone Horn, Baritone Horn (or euphonium) and Mallet Percussion, Mallet Percussion. Please click on the links above to watch examples of each with your child to help them make an informed choice. 
  
  
  Ellis Music is hosting an "Instrument Night" for families of all Valley schools on Monday, September 10th at 6 p.m. at the Waitsfield Elementary School. At this event, Ellis will be able to answer your questions and help you place an order for instrument rentals. You can also complete a rental agreement online and Ellis will bring your instrument to this event for you to pick up. Detailed rental information is available on the Ellis Music website by clicking the link above. 
  beyond the school day. Students will receive weekly instruction during the week (at no cost) and they are expected to maintain a consistent practice routine at home. I recommend a minimum frequency of three to five practice sessions per week to start. 
  
  
  I'm looking forward to a great year of instrumental learning! 
  
  
  Please be in touch with your questions. 
  
  
  Jeremy Hill

Kindergarten Art

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• Kindergarten Art

• Calendar Updates

• Mark your Calendar: Picture Day- with EmberPhoto will be on Monday October 1, 2018.
• Retakes will be Monday October 29, 2018.  
• Open House will be on Wednesday October 3, 2018 at 5:30.
• Come early for the Pasta dinner hosted by the 5/6 grades.

PTO:

• The Moretown PTO is a volunteer run organization that sponsors programs and events to provide additional opportunities outside of the classroom for students, teachers and families to learn, socialize, communicate and grow.  Programs include: The Moretown Elementary School Winter Sports Program, where students in 1st-6th grades travel each week to Sugarbush to learn or enhance their skiing or snowboarding skills; a community Halloween party; hosting Troy Wonderlee's Big Top circus which engages students with a week long circus workshop topped off by an energizing and impressive student performance; a day at the Waterbury Ice Rink... and much more!
• Check us out on Facebook
• The Moretown PTO now has an AMAZON Smile account... when you purchase things through AMAZON under our account, the PTO earns a little each time.  Check it out at:  https://smile.amazon.com/ch/82-5308952
• The next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday September 18 at 6:30pm.

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.

New Hours at Joslin Memorial Library  
CLOSED on Tuesdays and OPEN on Fridays.
New Hours: Monday and Wednesday: 10-6   
Thursday and Friday: 12-6   
Saturday 10-2

Fencing Instruction Mondays and Wednesdays Sept. 10 - Oct. 15. 6:30 PM-8:00 PM (no class Monday Oct. 8 due to Holiday) at Moretown Elementary School Gymnasium. Student (grade 5-12) cost is $50.00 - All others cost is $125.00. (EACH Fencer also needs to complete the yearly USFA $10 membership). Equipment is provided. For more information visit: https://sites.google.com/site/midvtfencing/
All HUUSD staff could participate at $75!

Car Wash Boy Scout Troop 700 will hold a car wash and interior cleaning September 9, 11:30-4:30, at the Waitsfield School.  SUV wash is $15, interior and wash is $30, and interior only is $20.  Car wash is $15, interior and wash is $25,  and interior only is $15.

 Middle School Volleyball Club   Tuesdays, 230 until 4pm. Starting 9/11 and running through and including 10/30. Come learn about and practice the basic skills and rules of the game. Look forward to possibly forming a team in march to compete in a league against other area middle schools. All boys and girls in HUUSD welcome.Best to wear athletic clothes and sneakers. Adult volunteers needed.Please email Dona Culver at dculver@wwsu.org if interested in participating or volunteering.

Learn to Lead  Learn how you can make a difference in your state government, girls grades 4-8, September 22, at the Vermont State House.  This is a girl scout event, but no previous girl scout experience is required. For details and free registration, visit girlscoutsgwm.org/LearnToLeadVT or call 8880474-9686.

Stowe & Mad River Dance Academy - Offering dance lessons to young children and teens in Stowe & Waitsfield, Vermont. Classes begin Tuesday September 4th. Such classes as Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, Modern, Creative Dance + MORE are offered Information & registration at www.stowedance.com - 802.253.5151. A schedule is also available here: https://www.stowedance.com/schedule

Mad Dash  5K & 10K Road Race, 5K Fitness Walk and free kids' fun run, October 7, 10am start, Meadow Road.  For more information and registration visit:  www.madriverpath.com

HUUSD School Board News:

https://wwsu.org/huusd-board