Bobcat Bulletin 10/8/20

School News:

Outdoor Learning at it's best!! So many amazing things going on in the Moretown Forest this week and all the weeks of school so far.  We are so very fortunate to be in this amazing spot.  Big Thanks to the town of Moretown for sharing this amazing land with these incredible learners!

With the weather cooling, please be sure to send your student in with warm and dry outer layers for their time in the forest (even older students).  We try to go out every day for as much fresh air as possible and the right gear makes for a more pleasurable experience.  If you are not sure you have the right gear or the right sizes, let us know we have gear here to lend!

No School tomorrow or Monday.  Friday October 9 is an inservice day for staff.  We are reflecting on our time in school so far, preparing for the weeks to come and honing in on some systems that need attention in our new school experience.  Monday is a day off for everyone!  Enjoy the long weekend!!

The Bataille Beat... going to have to change the name of this one!

• Mrs. Ally Shea is back at Moretown this week and next.  Congrats on the wedding Ms. Ally! 

Musical Notes

• Has your student set up their google classroom for music?

I Heart Art  

School Counselor's Corner

• Mr.Stevenson has been working hard on lessons all about the Zones of Regulation.  Interested in learning more? check out the website https://www.zonesofregulation.com/index.html and stay tuned for more off-site lessons.

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

FREE DIGITAL THERMOMETER
Text FLUENCY to 900900 to connect with this program being offered by Kinsa; you will receive a digital thermometer in the mail, free, and be guided in downloading an app that syncs to the thermometer.

Talking with Kids About Racism Tuesdays, October 13, 20, and 27, 6-8pm. Hosted Online by the MRV Libraries and the Peace & Justice Center. Talking about race and racism can be difficult -- especially with children, but that does not mean we shouldn't have these conversations. This three-part program is for all people concerned about the impact of racism and/or white privilege on children. Learn tools to discuss these issues with children in a meaningful and age-appropriate way through resources, discussion, and role playing. Participants are expected to attend all three sessions unless other arrangements are made in advance with the facilitators. If the workshop fills, priority will be given to those who can attend all sessions. Registration is required and space is limited.
Register Here: https://secure.lglforms.com/form_engine/s/muwMTeQ0vVyOqyDPpBJNIQ

The Waitsfield Children’s Center (WCC) is pleased to be bringing Mountainfilm on Tour to the Mad River Valley for its 20th annual showing, in a COVID-19 friendly drive-in screening! Mountainfilm on Tour brings a selection of culturally rich, adventure-packed and incredibly inspiring documentary films curated from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. 

The show takes place on Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th at 7PM. The cost for each show is $75 per car. Tickets for Mountainfilm on Tour in Waitsfield, VT must be purchased online at https://www.waitsfieldchildrenscenter.org. Food and drinks will be available from The Big Picture Theater and Café. Parking is general admission and will begin at 5PM on both nights. Rain date is scheduled for Sunday, October 11th at 7PM. See the complete playlist at www.mountainfilm.org/tour/schedule. 

Mountainfilm on Tour in Waitsfield, VT is hosted by The Waitsfield Children’s Center in partnership with Lawson’s Finest Liquids, Jamieson Insurance, Kingsbury Companies and Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom.

INTRO TO DESTINATION IMAGINATION

Creative Teams for Kids and Teens

THURSDAY, OCT. 15

 4:00 - 5:30

Outdoors and social distanced in a big tent at

  Living Tree Alliance

110 Living Tree Lane, Moretown

Learn about the program and try some creative mini-challenges

FREE!

Destination Imagination Inc. is a non-profit

 for creativity, collaboration, communication, and critical thinking

RSVP by texting Melanie at 8025039774.  Parking available down Living Tree Lane. Signs or a greeter will lead you to the outdoor tent.  Families will sit at separate tables and wear masks while underneath the tent. 

For more information about Vermont Destination Imagination

 email janeyoungbaer@gmail.com