Moretown School Update February 22, 2019

On Friday we had a Moretown School Spirit Day- Red &White, Bobcats, and reading all together in the hall!!

School News:

PTO:

Welcome to the annual High Mowing Seed Sale! To ensure accuracy and timelines of orders, we have created a Google Form to collect orders.  We strongly encourage you to submit orders through this form.  Please feel free to share it with friends and family:  http://chaz.in/ptohm19 or https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVENQjY93dvtHpSM4X0fGIWPNg0cQK3LU9mCzg5cAObZI_vA/viewform

Orders may be submitted online until Thursday, March 7th at 8pm. If you must submit a paper form, please submit it by Thursday, March 7th at 2:30pm.  Payment is due by March 7th at 2:30pm.  Checks are payable to Moretown PTO.  Seeds will be distributed by March 20th.

Please note that High Mowing may send substitutes if an item is out of stock or backordered.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email moretownpto@gmail.com. 

Thank you for supporting the Moretown PTO!

Community News

2nd Annual 6x6 Camp For Me Art Show @Axel's Frame Shop and Gallery in Waterbury 2/24/19 from 4-7pm.Come join us for an amazing art show with art on display and for sale by campers, local students, local and national artists. All pieces are for sale for $20. All proceeds to benefit Camp For Me, a summer day camp for youths ages 7-17 who joined their family through adoption. Art by our own Art Teacher Lisa Harvey will be on sale.

Dear Mad River Youth Lacrosse Parents,
Registration is now open for the 2019 Spring Lacrosse Season @ www.madriverlax.com

We have had a few issues again this year with registration via our website, but please give it another shot and let us know if you have any questions. As a reminder, here are the details for the 2019 Lacrosse season.

Mad River Valley Youth Lacrosse will offer both girls and boys lacrosse again this year. There are three separate grade levels including 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, and 7th-8th. Equipment will be provided for 3rd-4th-grade players as supplies allow. We will also offer a Sunday morning program for 1st-2nd-grade boys and girls that we call “Chill Lax.” First timers are welcome at every level.

Registering at www.madriverlax.com as early as possible is highly recommended, as teams often fill to capacity. Player space is open on a first-come, first-serve basis. Team assignments will be provided by March 1, 2019. Coaches encourage athletes who might play other spring sports to try lacrosse. Our season is short and we try our best to accommodate other spring sports schedules.

Official outdoor practices are held at Mad River Park, beginning in Mid April, while pre-season indoor sessions may be scheduled by team coaches. Games will be held from the first week of May through mid-June.

Founded in 2008, Mad River Valley Youth Lacrosse is a community-based, volunteer, non-profit recreational organization. Mad River Valley Youth Lacrosse is a developmental organization and is committed to providing a positive, team-oriented athletic experience. Mad River Valley Youth Lacrosse is affiliated with the Northern Vermont Youth Lacrosse League (Boys), and the Northern Vermont Girls Youth Lacrosse League. Coaches complete required certification through US Lacrosse, and player insurance is provided through US Lacrosse.

Moretown School Update February 15, 2019

School News:

So many smiles this week on the mountain.

Bataille Bulletin

• Miss Ally will be sending home a letter to parents of 3rd-6th graders about upcoming health topics

All that Jazz

• On Tuesday, 2/19, 6th grade band members will participate in an annual district band festival held at Harwood Union. Students have been preparing two pieces for concert band that they will perform that evening beginning at 7 p.m. in the HUHS auditorium. During the morning they will travel by bus to rehearse with all of the district 6th grade band members at HUHS. A snow date is scheduled for 2/21. 

Monster Mash

• check out the library site for happenings here at the Moretown School Library.

Notes from the Health Office :

Well, The Flu has officially arrived at our Moretown school. We had hoped to make it to February Break, but alas we didn’t. So, here’s a reminder of all the practices that we know help to reduce spread. Hand washing of course can not be overrated but also there’s reinforcing with your children to turn and cover coughs and sneezes, throw used kleenex away, and frequent wiping of commonly used surfaces including the often forgotten door knobs, faucets and toilet handles. All of these should be followed by handwashing. We know that it sometimes feels like an impossible task especially with our young ones, but it’s worth the effort and helps build awareness about the importance of keeping body fluids to ourselves as much as we can. If we all work together, hopefully we can minimize the spread.

Remember that our school policy regarding fever states that a child must be fever free -below 100* for 24 hours without the use of either Ibuprofen/Advil/Motrin or Acetaminophen/Tylenol. This means if your child goes to bed with a fever, even if has no fever in the morning, they should be kept home in order to ensure the 24 hour fever free policy. I know that this may seem unnecessary, but as we all know, our temperatures are lowest in the morning but then can climb throughout the day. As long as there’s a fever, there is the possibility of a child being contagious. Also this child is more vulnerable to other illnesses or worsening symptoms.

Below I’ve attached the Decision Tree put out by Central Vermont Medical Center to help answer questions about Flu versus Cold virus.

Hope you and your family stay well,

Jean Andreson

School Nurse

PTO

Advisory Committee and PTO Meetings 2/19 at Moretown School

Advisory Committee at 5:30 p.m. to discuss next steps

PTO meeting at 6:00 p.m. to discuss:

Vice President Role- Election of new officer; Winter sports Program Update; Financial Update; Fundraising including future fundraisers and officer role descriptions.

Community News

Harwood Girl's Basketball

Order your shirts by 2/17 and show support!!!!

https://harwoodbball2019.itemorder.com/sale

Mad River Glen’s Skiing for Scholars Program

The Skiing for Scholars Program works to afford local kids the opportunity to enjoy the sport of skiing. It is available to all students enrolled in the Harwood (all Valley schools and Waterbury) and Addison Northeast (Bristol/Lincoln area) Supervisory Unions.

The Program Offers;

·         Free all-mountain lift tickets for students from 2-5pm

·         Extended lift and skiing operations off of Lift 4 (Practice Hill) until 5pm. See trail map for reference.

·         Free Rentals of skis(pre-registration is required and availability is limited, reserve via email or call (802) 496-3551 ext. 127). Parents must be present to sign forms.

·         Free Learn to Ski program for 6 weeks featuring an hour and a half group lesson with Mad River Glen Ski School instructors Lessons will be offered from 3:00-4:30pm. Limited to 40 students (pre-registration is required, reserve via email or call (802) 496-3551 ext. 125

·         Free “Fast Start”, an introduction to racing for the more experienced skiers interested in learning basic ski race techniques and the thrill of running set courses with video analysis. Led by a MRG Race Team coach. The group will meet weekly from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Pre-registration is required, reserve via email or call (802) 496-3551 ext. 126

·         Offered on Friday afternoons from February 15, 2019 to March 29, 2019

Learn More  - www.madriverglen.com/skiing-for-scholars-program

THINK SNOW!!!!

February Vacation Camp!

 Come join us at Central Vermont Gymnastics for a fun, active camp.

Campers will enjoy ice skating, sledding, arts & crafts, movies, open gym and more!  

Dates:  February 25-March 1st

Time: 8am-5pm. Half Days available.  

For more information or to sign up please visit our website at: www.cvtga.com or e-mail: info@cvtga.com or call (802) 882-8324

School Board

HARWOOD UNIFIED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD CLERK NEEDED

The HUUSD Board is seeking a Board Clerk to begin as soon as possible. This job entails taking minutes at the board meetings which are usually held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7 to 9 p.m. at Harwood Union High School. The board does not usually meet in July. Minutes must be sent to the HUUSD Central Office within five business days of the meeting. Pay is $100 per meeting.

If interested, please contact Laura Titus at ltitus@huusd.org.

Moretown School Update Febrary 8, 2019

Yay! 100 days in kindergarten!

School News:

Had a beautiful day for hitting the slopes this past week:

All smiles on the mountain.

All-School Field Trip to Waitsfield School:

Scrag Mountain Music put on quite a show!

Celebrating the 100th day of School!!

Bataille Bulletin:

• Wrestling program started this week!!! It’s not too late to join! Here’s some info: 
• grades 3-6 can participat
• Tuesday’s and Thursday’s in Harwood wrestling room (upstairs gym- 3rd floor). 
• 5-6pm
• sign up through AAU (play.aausports.org)
• youth membership to AAU is $14
• use club code WY8684
• Contact Casey Moulton for any additional info or clarification 802-522-5502 truehumanacademy@gmail.com

I Heart Art

1st/2nd grade rectangle art

Notes from the Health Office:

• The Lions Club vision screening will take place on Monday Feb 11, 2019.  You will receive information about the screening in your child's backpack, and if there are any recommendations, that will be in there too.

PTO

Pancake Breakfast

Come join us tomorrow February 9^th!!!!! 

It's a Cabin Fever Reliever

for the Pancake Lover!

Need to get out of the cabin?
Need to fuel up before skiing?
Whatever you need, the answer is PANCAKES!
(although we will also have homemade granola for non-pancake eaters...)

All proceeds go to the Moretown PTO so,
Come on down to help raise money for our kiddos!
$5 person/$20 per family

High Mowing Seed Sale

Yes!  The seed sale is on for this year, look for forms to be sent out and on the PTO announcement board around the 18^th. 

Cookie Love

Thanks for all of your hard work getting orders in for the Cookie Love dough! Watch for announcements next week on the dough distribution!  Yum!

Community News for students and families

From HUHS:

HUHS International Dinner

Monday, February 11 from 6:00-8:00pm.

Open to the public and the cost of admission is $10.00 at the door.

For Students:

February Vacation Day Camps:

Spend your February vacation with us outside at Audubon! Our vacation camps invite children to explore the world around them and connect to the plants and animals that call the Green Mountains home. There are moments of magic every day at camp, whether around the bonfire, on a hike to Lookout Rock, or at the pond. Here's our line-up for 2019! Click on the links below to register online:

Winter Forts & Fires: Monday February 25

Predator Prowl: Tuesday February 26

Audubon Expedition: Wednesday February 27

Maple Sugaring Day: Thursday February 28

For Students:

Girls Lacrosse—New This Spring!

Harwood Youth Lacrosse (HYL) is starting a girls program this year!  We are looking for girls who are interested in trying a new sport. If you are unfamiliar with girls lacrosse here is a good video that introduces the game and the positions.  This video was made by a team in Ohio so please ignore any location based information.

Harwood Youth Lacrosse Registration Now Open for Boys and Girls:

Harwood Youth Lacrosse has teams at the 3rd-4th, 5th-6th and 7th-8th grade levels for both boys and girls.  The teams practice a few times a week beginning in late March/early April, and games with other NVTYLL (Northern VT Youth Lacrosse League) teams are played on weekends after April vacation, primarily in May and early June.  HYL emphasizes player development with the primary goal of teaching local players how to play and enjoy the sport of lacrosse.

To register, go to www.harwoodyouthlacrosse.org. Financial aid is available at all levels and there is free loaner equipment at the 3/4 level. Please feel free to contact us via info@harwoodyouthlacrosse.org with any questions.  Interested coaches and volunteers are encouraged to touch base as well. Come play the “fastest game on two feet!”

School Board News

https://wwsu.org/huusd-board

Moretown School Update: February 1, 2019

School News:

Recess is so magical on these bluebird days.  We got out there while we could this week. Brr.

Snow forts at the k-1-2 recess

Kindergarten spent Tuesday afternoon on skis

They cut trails  and made it look almost easy

:)

Crafting beautiful handmade cards for Malayka House Fundraiser:

Ms. Hopper and Mrs. Dow's class working together on cards for Malayka House 

To Uganda with Love….

Malayaka House, located in Entebbe, Uganda, is an orphan home for over 40 children ages 6 months to 19 years old.  Over the past five years, Sara Baker, our learning specialist, has been traveling to Malayaka House as their volunteer educational consultant and has introduced our students to these wonderful, joyful children who are living in a very different context.  As an outgrowth of this experience, the children at Moretown School will be creating beautiful, hand printed and painted all-occasion cards to help raise money for the care and education of these children. All contributions are tax deductible. Please make checks  out directly to Malayaka House. It is OK to send cash too – we will collect and write one check. Cards will be delivered no later than Friday, February 8th so that you will have them for Valentine’s Day.

Each $10 donation will receive, as a thank you gift, a package of 5  cards – the cards will be decorated with beautiful children’s artwork which can be used for many reasons – thank you cards, get well soon cards and even for Valentine's Day!   Each card will come with an envelope and a label on the back indicating that it was purchased in support of the children of Malayaka House. Thank you in advance for your generosity – if you have questions or would like more information about Malayaka House, feel free to contact Ms. Baker - sbaker@wwsu.org or check out Malayaka House’s website -  www.malayakahouse.com

All School Field Trip -music play date

•  After a wonderful show last year, Scrag Mtg music is coming to the valley schools again this year and the following performance is scheduled at WES (and we are cordially invited):
• Thursday, February 7 from 9:30 - 10:30 am This performance, especially for kids, features the acclaimed Aeolus String Quartet and Scrag Artistic Directors performing Three Billy Goats Gruff by James Balentine and The Ugly Duckling and B.B. Wolf by Jon Deak.
•  The program introduces the string family of instruments and explores how we can use music to narrate stories. Artists include Scrag Mountain Music’s co-Artistic Directors Mary Bonhag (soprano) and Evan Premo (double bass), Lost Nation Theater's Founding Artistic Director Kim Bent (narrator), and the acclaimed Aeolus Quartet.
• Look for more information in backpacks Monday.

Notes from the Health Office:

• Flu season has come to town.  Moretown School has had one confirmed case. Universal precautions are our best prevention here at school.  We are encouraging hand washing and cleaning surfaces the best we can.
• Vision Screenings- grades prek, K, 1,3,5 will be screened Monday Feb 11.  Your child will bring home information about the screening and any recommendations from the screeners.

PTO:

• Pancake Breakfast sign up genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E45A8A623AAFA7-moretown

• Don’t forget about our wonderful Cookie Love fundraiser!  A great gift for Valentine’s Day!  These amazing ingredients come premixed- just bake away!  Fundraisers like this one help support the winter sports program, circus and other great extra opportunities for our kiddos!  ALL FORMS and Checks ARE DUE BACK BY FEBRUARY 7^th!  Checks should be made out to the Moretown School PTO and forms with checks can be brought to the front office to be placed in the PTO mailbox.
• A link to the order form and description form is attached and might even be in your small persons backpack.  Additional forms are hanging in the folder on the PTO board when you first enter the school!
• Order Form https://drive.google.com/open?id=16NFsiXkR4ICiHymOk-FufFoOL--kzQ28
• Description https://drive.google.com/open?id=1hTq0Uh48UMGvJV0i5mG8yX3DpGdPyGJf

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