Moretown School Update October 26, 2018

School Notes:

• Just a quick note, we are working with Mad River Valley Interfaith Council to provide Thanksgiving baskets to those in need.  Please call the main office 802-496-3742 to have Basket Request sent to you.
• Halloween is this week.  Remember no costumes during the school day... save them for the party on Wednesday evening put on by the PTO (see below).

Mrs. Puffer's class celebrated Unity Day by wearing orange and spreading the message of kindness.

• 5th graders are headed off to Boston on Thursday and Friday... can't wait to see the pictures and hear all about it.

• Step-By-Step Parent/Guardian Instructions for conferences

	Scheduler Steps
1	Use this link to Canyon Creek and click on the link: Moretown Elementary School Conference Meetings password: 3742
2	Enter your student’s “Student ID” which is their lunch account number. If you do not know their Student ID, use the LOOKUP STUDENT ID button to access the system.
3	Verify the student’s birth date
4	Check the box next to your student’s teacher
5	If you have more than one student at Moretown, answer YES to the question when it appears on your screen: “Do you want to schedule a conference for another student?” then repeat the steps above for your other students. If you only have one student, answer NO to that question
6	You will then see the available time slots for the teacher of your student(s)
7	Select the time that works best for your schedule
8	Enter your email address (recommended) if you would like an email reminder sent to you. (Your email address is kept private.)
9	Once you have finished you can confirm your appointment details and print your conference schedule
10	Write down the Confirmation Number (you will need this number if you need to cancel your appointment). Once you cancel, you can pick a new appointment slot

• Calendar Updates
• Picture retakes- Monday October 29

PTO:

Halloween:  The “Treats for Donation” box was bagged up today and delivered to the houses in Moretown Village during MECA this afternoon.  The PTO is also still in need of help with the party and/or donations of healthy treats at the party.  If you are interested please sign up via the signup genius link (https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/70a094cacab23abfb6-halloween).  The Halloween party is October 31st at Moretown School. The party will begin at 4:30 with a non-scary time until 5:00 to be followed by trick or treating in the village at 6:00.  

Advisory Committee: The Advisory Committee survey requesting input on mission and vision is out and will remain open for a few more weeks as the mission and vision is being fine-tuned! Please take a minute to complete the survey and also to provide feedback on general PTO events if you have not already done so. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/LQ9GPH7

Additionally, we know not everyone can make PTO meetings so please email MoretownPTO@gmail.com with your email address if you’d like to be added to a PTO email distribution list to ensure you get the most up to date information with regards to PTO events, school volunteer needs and event discussions.  Like the PTO on Facebook for updates as well!  https://www.facebook.com/MoretownPTO/

Next Advisory Committee and PTO Meetings: Tuesday November 27^th at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 respectively. 

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