Bobcat Bulletin 9/25/20

 

What an amazing view!!

School News

School pictures October 13 and October 15!

Pickup Patrol Update Needed:

• Now that we are moving to two days a week for students it is imperative that we get Pickup Patrol updated to reflect your child’s dismissal plans. 

Use this link https://app.pickuppatrol.net/pages/login.aspx to update your child’s default plan.

Food Services-

• The October menu is up on the website and here
• Your child might qualify for us to offer him a meal modification due to an allergy. Please visit our meal modification page and see if your child fits in this category. If so please fill all the necessary documentation, once received we can offer him a modified meal.
https://huusd.org/request-meal-modification
Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Jeannie at erandall@huusd.org

Musical Notes-

• Mr Hill is only at each school one week a month- to be prepared to do Music work in between students 1st-6th grade should make sure they are logged in to his google classroom.
• For first and second grade students this will mean checking the student's email.  
• on the school ipad- tap on the gmail icon
• Your child's email will be their first intial+last name+year of graduation@huusd.org
• first grade year of graduation is 2032
• second grade is 2031
• so my email if I were a first grader would be mcouturier2032@huusd.org
• The password= Student123!   for all students.  It has been reset.

School Counselor's Corner:

• Mr Stevenson is working on virtual lessons to share with classes and groups.  Look for him on SeeSaw or Google Classroom!
• You can also check out his blog, where he keeps great resources!
• His schedule is such, that he is here in person, at Moretown School on Weeks A and C.  He'll be here next week for week A!

Library Happenings

• Go Library books?  Bring them on back!  
• Even if you are participating in remote only.  If you want new books please reach out to Mrs. Willard  at nwillard@huusd.org
• Library books can be dropped off at school where they are held for 72 hours before they are circulated again.

I Heart Art

    

Notes from the Health Office 

• Masks:

• Make sure to have a clean mask on your student for school, as well as 2 extra masks in the event your student’s mask becomes soiled.  If access to masks, or a laundry machine is a barrier, please reach out to me mcouturier@huusd.org or (802)496-3742

• Situations that require mask changing are when your mask becomes soiled with nasal drainage, is wet to touch, becomes bloodied, or is compromised in any way so that it no longer fits appropriately.  How to Select, Wear, and Clean Your Mask

• The following link provides a visual guide to help you in the selection of the appropriate mask for school: Pictorial Mask Guidance 

• Handwashing:

•  Proper hand-washing is ideal.  Best practice is to wash hands with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.  If you do not have access to soap and water, use a hand sanitizer that is 60% alcohol based.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth at all times, and, especially when you have not washed your hands recently. 

• Preventative:

• Please remember to schedule your student for a flu shot before October 31st! 

• If your student does not have a Medical Provider, or you are without health insurance, please contact your MES School Nurse so we may provide resources. 

• Take 3 Steps to Fight the Flu!

Due to health precautions, No snacks from home to share this year....

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.

Grief and Loss Group for Youth Group services for youth ages 5-22 who have experienced a death, loss, or separation from a parent, caregiver, family member, or other important relationship. Connect with peers who have experienced loss, talk, listen, play games, join physical activities, create arts and crafts projects, and have a snack.  Six consecutive Thursdays, 4-5:30pm, Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, 174 Hospital Loop, Berlin VT.  Please call for more information and to find out when the next in person group meetings will be 802-479-4083.

School Board Updates

HUUSD Board Meeting Recap 9/23/20


The HUUSD School Board met virtually on Wednesday September 23rd. Superintendent Brigid Nease offered an update on school re-opening as well as other district matters, and answered questions from the Board.


Most of the meeting was used to discuss the Board’s work plan for the 2020-21 school year. In particular, discussion centered around whether or not the Board should consider the possibility of making changes to the district’s configuration during COVID. The discussion was inconclusive and will continue at the Board’s next meeting.


The Board approved charges -- that is, descriptions of the work to be done -- for the finance committee, policy committee and negotiations committee, which will each begin meeting in the coming weeks.


The next regular Board meeting will be on Wednesday, October 14th at 6PM through Zoom and our YouTube channel, HU Webapp. Links to participate can be found in the district’s calendar at huusd.org. Community members are encouraged to share their thoughts with the Board through public comment at the meetings or through email by writing to cen_huusdboard@huusd.org.