November 21, 2018

School News:

Buddies

• As part of ECO, the first and second graders have chosen an animal that lives in Vermont to represent themselves while in the forest each week. They call these their "Nature Names". Last week the children spent time researching their chosen animal, made their animal out of clay and created a miniature habitat.  Each child had the opportunity to spend time with a third, fourth, fifth or sixth grader researching their animal using books and online resources (se below).  Due to the plentiful white fluffy stuff, they also were able to get outside and build a snow version of their animal! 

• So Many amazing pictures to share from the last two weeks:

Kindergarten and 3/4 buddies roasting apples at base camp.

Celebrating being thankful in kindergarten with 3/4 Buddy guests.

Quite a spread for the kindergarten Thankful Feast

SNOW!

Monster Mash:

• Thank you to everyone who helped our Scholastic Book Fair to be a success!

Bonjour:

• Bon appétit!

• By now, families of students in grades 1 through 6 should have received an invitation from Sign up Genius to bring in a French food to your child’s French class. This is completely optional. It allows those who wish to bring in a French food (or food from a French speaking country or region) on one of the designated days (the second Monday of each month). The food can be store bought or homemade.  I’ve limited it to 2 foods per class each month. In the past, we had one Fête de la Cuisine Française (or French Food Celebration). With so much food I found students either ate too much and felt sick (not the point of the day!) or didn’t have a chance to try everything. If you have not received an email please let me know (elindberg@wwsu.org). I am happy to sign you up. Merci et joyeuse Action de Grâce!

Number corner in Ms. Hopper's room

PTO

Community News

• Mrs. Claus at the LibraryThursday, December 13th, 6pm
  Join Mrs. Claus at the Moretown Library for a special evening of Christmas stories, songs and snacks. Wear your PJ's and bring your letters for Santa, all ages are welcome!
• Harwood Youth Basketball Association Announcement:
• There is still room available on both 3rd and 4th grade boys and girls in-house basketball teams. Registration will stay open until Friday, Nov. 30th. This is a great place for less competitive players, with limited experience, to learn to play. Follow this link for on line registration:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB1LWDjtIIDBK0MwRm348xfPRO99YYU8ZNK-3kt2t9fDkwVg/viewform

School Board

SUBJECT: HUUSD School Board Meeting Updates - Nov 7, 2018

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Dear members of our six town community,

Below please find the votes and key agenda items from the HUUSD board meeting on November 7.

1. Approved the following items as part of the consent agenda for November 7, 2018:  Approve Minutes of 10/24/18, Accept Director of Finance Report, Accept pre-approved Board warrants (1101 for $116,224.61 and 1102 for $$97,536.69 Total = $213,761.30), Approve use of Moretown Maintenance Reserve funds for DDC upgrade of HVAC system at Moretown Elementary School, Confirm 2nd December HUUSD Board Meeting for Dec. 19, 2018

2. After discussion, approved telephone lease.

3. After discussion, approved final HUUSD BOD asset management goal.

4. After discussion, accepted the board leadership report and HUHS principal letter with the caveat that we will have board discussion before any more action is taken.

6. As part of budget work, the BOD reviewed enrollment data and projections for preK - 12 students at all seven HUUSD campuses and expects to review further projection reports at its next meeting on Nov. 28.

Our next HUUSD board meeting is scheduled for 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 28th at the HUHS library.

On Monday, November 12, the board participated in legal training/Q&A with Attorney Pietro Lynn. On Tuesday November 13, the board hosted a community engagement workshop at HUHS library.

    

For more information, please visit wwsu.org for board agendas and minutes and to find the link to watch board meetings. The direct link to watch this and past meetings is: https://mrvtv.com/category/school-board-meetings/

Thank you for your continued support and engagement.

Respectfully,

The HUUSD Board

Christine Sullivan (Waitsfield)  *Chair

Caitlin Hollister (Waterbury)  *Vice Chair

Alycia Biondo (Warren)

Jill Ellis (Fayston)

Gabe Gilman (Moretown)

Linda Hazard (Moretown)

Garett MacCurtain (Duxbury)   

Maureen McCracken (Waterbury)

Theresa Membrino (Fayston)

Melissa Phillips (Waterbury)

Torrey Smith (Duxbury)   

Alexandra Thomsen  (Waterbury)

Rosemarie White (Warren)

Rob Williams (Waitsfield)