Moretown School Update October 19, 2018

School Notes:

• It is that time of year, we were reminded this week, that winter gear is a must for school.  Hats, mittens, gloves, boots and winter coats are needed to keep the students warm during outdoor times.  And before we know it, we'll need snow pants, scarves and many layers.  Please help your child be prepared for the weather.
• Also if you are trying on winter gear and have some that your kids have outgrown, consider donating to the outdoor clothes to our drive
• Need an address to send out Birthday Party invitations?  Or a phone number for a play date?  The Moretown School Directory will be a helpful way to find names addresses, phone numbers and email addresses!  If you would like to be included in the 18/19 directory please complete this form and submit it by Nov. 1st
• Trick or Treat for UNICEF
• This year The Moretown School will be participating in the Trick or Treat for UNICEF campaign. Trick or Treat for UNICEF is the longest running youth engagement campaign in America, raising money to help UNICEF provide children across the globe with health care, nutrition, clean water, education and emergency relief. 
• Next week two fourth graders will share with each classroom what they have learned about UNICEF. Students will learn how UNICEF supports children and families and how they can help. UNICEF boxes will be distributed for students to collect donations while trick or treating. Our whole school goal is to fill a large glass jar, to be on display near the main entrance.
• Please note this is a voluntary activity and families can choose not to participate. 
• Please email Jason Stevenson, School Counselor, with any questions or concerns - jstevenson@wwsu.org.  

• From the Health Office 
• If you or someone you know is suffering from Lyme Disease or another Tick-Borne Disease or you want to learn more about preventing Lyme, please join us!  VTLyme.org has partnered with UVM to bring you this special event.  Click here for more details.

• Calendar Updates
• 10/29/18- picture retakes
• 10/31/18- PTO Halloween Party

PTO:

Halloween: REMINDER: The Halloween party is on for October 31st at Moretown School. The party will begin at 4:30 with a non-scary time until 5:30 to be followed by trick or treating in the village at 6:30 p.m. If you’d like to contribute to treats to provide to the villagers please drop them at the Main Office in the “Treats for Donation” box by October 24^th. If you’d like to help with the party please email the PTO at moretownpto@gmail.com, sign up on the PTO Board, or sign up via the signup genius link (https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70a094cacab23abfb6-halloween).

Advisory Committee: The Advisory Committee survey requesting input on mission and vision is out! Please take a minute to complete the survey and also to provide feedback on general PTO events. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQ9GPH7  The next Advisory Committee meeting on Tuesday October 23rd will focus on it’s mission and vision guided by the findings of the survey and meeting attendants.

Winter Sports Clothing Drive: Thank you so much to those who have brought in their gently used winter sports apparel, so many kiddos will be so grateful!! Since the program is working so well we will continue to keep the box out for collections.

PTO Announcements: Remember to check out the PTO announcement board for volunteer opportunities (library and Halloween) and important winter sports program announcements!

Next Advisory Committee Meeting: Tuesday October 23 at 5:30 p.m.. Next PTO meeting, Tuesday October 23rd at 6:00 p.m. Both at Moretown School.

Community Announcements:

Mad River Youth Basketball Registration is now open for boys and girls in grades 3 - 6!   Fees:  $65 for early registration by October 20, 2018.  $80 for late registration after October 20, 2018 until registration closes on October 26, 2018.  Register by email, mail or in person with Nicole Rocheleau at Mad River Park on Monday, October 8th and Tuesday, October 9th from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.  

Regular season practices will begin in mid-November and games will start in mid-December.    Email:  madriverybb@gmail.com with any questions and to request a registration form.  Registrations can be mailed to:  Nicole Rocheleau, 52 Lester Ln, Moretown, VT  05660

Scholarships are available!

Halloween Concert (for 2-6 year-olds and their families)

Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 3:30-4:30 pm (doors open at 3:15)

Green Mountain Performing Arts, 37 Commercial Drive, Waterbury, VT

Come in costume for a fun filled hour of safe, fun, interactive Halloween songs, storytelling, dancing & instrumental fun!  Free Halloween gift bag for all children.  Featuring Miss Andrea of Musical Munchkins & the Halloween Hoot Musicians.  

This will be a fundraiser for the Waterbury Area Food Shelf: Please bring a toiletries as price of the admission (toothbrushes, toothpaste, toilet paper, shampoo. deodorant, mouthwash, soap, ect.  Any donations appreciated.

RSVP appreciated: musicalmunchkinsofvermont@gmail.com   

Also BAKE SALE and RAFFLE PRIZES to benefit GMPA Scholarship fund

Board News:

https://wwsu.org/huusd-board