School News:
Troy Wunderle is, once again, bringing his beloved circus to town! A schedule is being finalized for classes to participate in circus activities all week Dec 16-20, with a wonderful show planned for the evening of Thursday Dec 19 at 6:00.
We're loving the snow here at recess!
- The Bataille Beat
- Ms. Ally has rearranged her schedule to be here the whole week during the circus. She is thrilled to work with Troy and the students. Can't wait to see!
- Library Happenings
- The book fair was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who shopped. And a special thanks to Mrs. Willard who made sure every student received a book to enjoy!
- Bonjour
- check out Madame's blog any time at: MoretownSchoolFrench.
- I Heart Art
- Check out Mrs. Harvey's blog any time at: http://moretownelementaryart.blogspot.com/
PTO News
Outdoor Sport Program packets went home with students last week in backpacks. Please return packets ASAP. We are looking forward to a great season! ☃
Community News/Opportunities
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.
River of Light Lantern Parade Thatcher Brook Primary School is celebrating their lantern parade the evening of Dec 7 in Waterbury. Come watch the spectacular celebration of light as they make their way down Stowe and North Main Streets toward Dac Rowe Fields. A fun, family-friendly event. Dress warm!
Gifts of Kindness Harwood Union Rotary Interact club is holding the Gifts of Kindness clothing and toy drive for our 16th year. This drive seeks to collect new and like new toys and clothing for families in Washington County experiencing homelessness. We plan to collect items between the dates of November 25th and December 11th. There is a collection box in the school lobby. Interact works with the Good Samaritan House, the only homeless shelter in Central Vermont, and CIRCLE in Barre, who provide shelter for families experiencing domestic violence. Our goal is to brighten the holiday season for people in need. We hope you will be able to help out! Please feel free to contact Ellen Berrings, 882-1167 or eberrings@huusd.org for more information.
Registration NOW OPEN for Mad River Valley Youth Lacrosse Mad River Valley Youth Lacrosse offers girls and boys lacrosse for grades K-8. Weather permitting, outdoor practices begin in April at Mad River Park. The registration fee is $100 before January 31st and $120 after. For more information and to register, please go to www.madriverlax.com.
Home Depot Workshops for Kids Using a hammer and nails, kids can make a count down to Christmas calendar on 12/7, 9:00-12:00. For more information, visit the following link: https://www.homedepot.com/workshops/#store/4501
Story time with Mrs. Claus Tuesday, December 10th, 6pm, Moretown Town Hall. Join Mrs. Claus at the Moretown library's winter space for a special holiday story time! Enjoy hot cocoa, cookies and songs. Bring your letters to Santa for her to deliver too. Free for all ages, pajamas encouraged.
Mrs. Claus will be at Three Mountain Cafe December 14 & 15, 12:00-2pm. Photos with Mrs Claus along with a small gift bag will be available for purchase.
Escape Room Opens December 4th -February 23 An escape room with a mad scientist themed course is now open at the Sugarbush Health and Recreation Center. This project was completed by a group of local high school students. Your team must work together to find clues, crack codes, and solve mind puzzles to complete the mission before time runs out. To register, visit the following link: https://www.sculptureschoolvt.com/escape-room-2019
School Board Updates
HUUSD Board Meeting Recap 12/4
Dear members of our six town community,
At our last meeting on December 4, 2019, of the Harwood Unified Union School District (HUUSD) Board:
- Michelle Baker, Director of Finance & Operations, gave a presentation and answered board member questions on the FY21 Budget. Her report, and all FY21 budget documents, can be found at https://huusd.org/business-
office under “FY21 Budget Development” - The Administration gave a presentation and answered board member questions on the status of intra-district choice (IDC) for incoming 7th/8th graders for SY2020-21.
- The following motion was made and tabled and will be discussed at the next meeting on 12/11: That all 7th and 8th graders attend Crossett Brook Middle School effective for the school year 20/21.
The Board took action on the four (4) items below:
- Approved the following items as part of the consent agenda: Approve: Minutes of 11/20/19 (amending the first bullet under public comment to add “teachers” after “statement from some CBMS”); Accept: Voucher 1125 for $110,519.53; Approve: Bid from LGR1 Inc. for Crossett Brook MS Roof in the amount of $575,000 from the Maintenance Reserve Fund(s)
- Adopted: Add discussion of protocols regarding media/public events and/or written communications of both individual Board member and the full Board to a Board meeting agenda prior to Town Meeting Day 2020.
- Adopted: Add discussion of equity in our district - how it is evaluated, how it is applied, comparisons by student population, and costs per pupil - to a Board meeting during budget season 2019-20.
- Adopted: that the Intradistrict Choice policy and implementation continues unchanged for school year 20/21, allowing 7th and 8th graders to continue to apply for IDC at CBMS according to the policy and implementation that existed prior to the Nov 20 school board meeting
Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 11th at 6:00 pm in the Harwood Union School library. Please visit https://huusd.org/huusd-board to confirm time and place of meetings.
You’ll also find all board and committee agendas, packets and minutes, and the link to board meeting videos. The direct link to watch this and other recent meetings is: https://mrvtv.com/category/
Thank you for your continued support and engagement.
Respectfully,
The HUUSD Board
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