Bobcat Bulletin 8/31/20

 

School News:

Please join Superintendent Brigid Nease for the HUUSD's online forums to answer questions about the re-opening of our schools this fall. 

There will be 3 ways to access the event, via Zoom, telephone, or YouTube. (The number of participants is limited on Zoom, so we are streaming the conversation on YouTube to allow all of those interested to tune in. If you try the Zoom link and there are no spaces left, then click on the YouTube link to join that way.) 

All participants will be able to submit questions during the forum. If you are participating via Zoom, there will be a chat window you can use; if you are participating via YouTube, you can send an email to tcsmith@huusd.org during the forum. We will work to address as many questions as possible in the allotted time. If you cannot attend, the session will be recorded and linked on our website, huusd.org. 

WHEN: August 31 and September 14 at 630PM

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Zoom:

Please click the link below to join the Zoom webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87401504765

Telephone:

888 788 0099 (Toll Free) or 877 853 5247 (Toll Free)

Webinar ID: 874 0150 4765

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT269g8MOtbO8dGmOnAWX7g/live

A classroom teacher shared this list with me.  I have tweaked it a bit, but thought it was great guidance for all students.

What should my child bring to school each in person day?

• MASKS that fit your child well and is clean and labeled with your child’s name or initials on inside or outside. I made this plural, as masks will need to be changed if they become wet or soiled during the day. We will be supplying masks as well, or have ones on hand for back up.
• Layers of clothing for tops and bottoms.  It can be pretty chilly in the morning and then get hot in the afternoon. It is always better to be able to take off layers than be chilly.
• Appropriate footwear and wool blend socks for being outside most of the day
• Water bottles filled with water   The water fountains will not be working, but water bottle fillers will.
• Snacks and lunch We will have hot lunch available every day for students on and off-site
• LARGE BAG or Backpack large enough to take all personal items home each day, Things can not be left in cubbies overnight
• Change of clothing to match the season packaged in a ZIPLOCK bag with your child’s name on the bag (socks, underwear, top and pants/shorts- not just for younger grades. Spending time outdoors can and will lead to getting dirty or even wet. These clothes will travel home and to school each day, so please check your child’s bag to see if they are dirty and need washing before returning.
• Device School issued ipad or chromebook either fully charged or with charger. Students will be learning things about how to use their devices while in school

A different model in intervention....

• Our very own Kathy Haskell will be changing positions for just this year, becoming the 4th grade teacher for the Harwood Union Remote Academy.  This will essentially mean hitting a pause button in our amazing MTSS system.  Those students who were working with Kathy can continue to access EST services, they will most likely just look slightly different, and I will step in to manage these plans for the time being.  Please reach out to me if you have questions or concerns about this change.

We have a new site at the district level to provide some resources for families who may be experiencing difficulty.  Please take a look at the Resource Site.

Specials/Integrated Arts: 

• The specials schedule will be a little different this year.  As we share almost all of our Integrated Arts staff with other schools in the valley, we are aiming to cut down exposure for adults.  So, we are assigning arts teachers for weeks at a time for in-person instruction.  So for example, Miss Ally will be with Moretown on Weeks A and B.  Students will get PE for all their in person days on weeks A and B.     

Notes from the Health Office 

• join me in welcoming Claire Lindberg to Moretown School's Health Office!  
• Claire has years of experience in the medical world, having most recently worked in general practice in Vermont.  
• She is new to schools, but has certainly hit the ground running and is a huge asset to us in this time!

MASK DONATIONS SOUGHT
HUUSD is seeking donations of cloth facial coverings for students.   We would like to offer an opportunity to the community to extend our supply and provide a variety of masks for our students. 
Masks should be multiple layers of cotton fabric with loops for ears. We cannot accept any donations of masks designed to tie behind the head. 
CDC Guidance on Making Cloth Face Coverings
Johns Hopkins Suggestions for Sizing of Kids Cloth Face Coverings 
Vermont Department of Health Guidance
For more information you can contact Mandy Couturier at mcouturier@huusd.org.  Masks can be dropped at each school.

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.

Fall Soccer Registration  Grades 1-6 will have two practices a week with games on Saturdays; practice start dates will be announced soon.  Early registration fee is $50 from August 1st to August 23rd. Late registration fee is $70 from August 24th and will close September 6th.  ***IF YOU PLAYED DURING THE SUMMER SEASON YOU WILL BE USING YOUR UNIFORM FOR THE FALL.***

Pre-K and Kindergarten will be Saturday mornings; a start date will be announced soon. The child needs to be 4 years of age at the start of the program. Fee is $30. In the past, we have tried to be flexible with deadlines but due to the unusual circumstances of this year,  THERE WILL ABSOLUTELY BE NO MORE REGISTRATIONS TAKEN AFTER SEPTEMBER 6th.

Here is the link to register: https://www.gotsport.com/asp/application/reg/?ProgramID=91544&Type=PLAYER

If you have any questions please email MRVSA at registrar.mrvsa@gmail.com
 

Mad River Dance Academy As we approach this September, we are planning a slow easy start.  Currently on the MRDA schedule we have Hip Hop classes being offered on Mondays (starting in September), and newly - Ballet classes starting in October on Saturdays. The ballet classes will be offered in 6-Week sessions, which will allow us to complete each session, re-group and launch again if all goes well.
Registration is OPEN for all of these classes. However, if your son/daughter is interested in Hip Hop on Monday's with Sam Parker, PLEASE REGISTER as soon as possible. If we do not have enough students registered prior to September 8, these Monday Hip Hop classes will unfortunately be canceled. Please note - drop-in’s are no longer allowed. 
https://www.stowedance.com/mrda