Bobcat Bulletin January 29, 2021

 

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Here's this weeks HUUSD Community Bulletin

Valentine's Day COVID Guidance- Cards and other paper crafts are safe to distribute to classmates.  We encourage taping of any envelopes.  Students should not bring any homemade or store bought treats in to share with classmates.

Report Cards will be traveling home in backpacks in Thursday February 4.

School News:

It is National Read Aloud Day on Wednesday... look for some fun things going on!

I Heart Art

Notes from the Health Office 

• Vision Screenings Nurse Claire has been able to complete our annual vision screenings in the last couple weeks.  The new screening machine is pretty amazing, and the screening took mere moments to complete for each student (grades preK, K, 1, 3, 5).  She will reach out to families individually if there are any abnormalities or concerns.
• If you or your child are going for a COVID test because you are sick, please call your primary care or the COVID hotline/testing line at 802 371 5310 to schedule your testing. They will decide where you should go for testing and most likely will set you up with an appointment to go to the CVMC-run testing site at the Acute Respiratory Clinic on the Barre-Montpelier Road. This is a precaution to maintain the safety of personnel working or volunteering at the off-site testing centers where they do not have as much access to PPE. 

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.

Harwood's ROC (Rooted Organizing Communities) club is hosting a cleaning products drive from 1/24 to 2/27.  The ROC club raises money and takes action to support recently resettled Vermonters. Drop boxes are located at CBMS, TBPS, HUHS, and Kinney Drugs in Waterbury.  Products such as mops, brooms, dustpans, toilet brush and holder, wastebaskets, trash bags, paper towels, dish soap, sponges, kitchen cleanser, all-purpose cleaner, and laundry detergent can all be accepted.  Please reach out to Sarah at sbartolomei2021@huusd.org or Jill at jrundle2023@huusd.org with any questions.

2021 Spring Lacrosse Registration @ www.madriverlax.com        Mad River Valley Youth Lacrosse will offer both girls and boys lacrosse again this year. There are four separate grade levels including k-2nd, 3rd-4th, 5th-6th and 7th-8th. Equipment will be provided for k-4th grade players as supplies allow. First timers are welcome at every level.
      Early Registration at www.madriverlax.com 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 10, 2020. Mad River Youth Lacrosse encourages athletes who might play other spring sports to also play lacrosse.  http://www.mrvrd.org/2020/04/16/recreation-opportunities-during-covid-19/ Mad River Youth Lacrosse will also follow any additional guidance from the state as it relates to their return to play guidelines prior to returning to play. https://accd.vermont.gov/ Should the pandemic continue and we are therefore unable to play we will provide refunds. For more information or to register for the 2021 season, please go to www.madriverlax.com.

Spring Soccer Registration  Registration is open!  We are hopeful that soccer will be able to happen in some form, but as with everything during this pandemic we may all have to be flexible with any changes that may occur. Registration fee is $130 until midnight Wednesday February 10th, after that the fee will be $150 IF there is a spot available in your child's age group. If there is not a spot, you may register and you will be put on a waiting list (you will not be charged unless a spot opens up for your player).  Link to register is HERE.
          General information: Practice: Twice a week (general schedule, may be altered according to needs of coach and team schedule). 
All subject to change based on guidance from the VT Governor and Vermont Soccer Association regarding COVID-19 regulations.

U10 Girls– Mad River Park on Tu/Th,       U10 Boys– Mad River Park on Mo/We 
U12 Girls– Mad River Park on Mo/Wed,    U12 Boys– Mad River Park on Tu/Th 
U14 Girls– Mad River Park on Tu/Th         U14 Boys– Mad River Park on Mo/We

Games: MRVSA spring travel teams play games all over central Vermont and occasionally in more distant locations such as Rutland and Derby. Most games are within an hour’s travel. Games begin the first weekend in May and end in mid-June. Games are generally on Sunday afternoons, but there may also be a couple of Friday evening games and a Saturday game. During some weekends there will be two games..
Equipment: The club provides uniform shirts, shorts and socks. Each player is required to wear shin guards under their soccer socks. The socks must entirely cover the shin guards. Each player must have an appropriate sized ball for their age and a water bottle.
Scholarships considered upon request. Please email registrar.mrvsa@gmail.com to inquire.

Public Input Needed on Scrag Mtn Town Forest Trails     The Waitsfield Conservation Commission is seeking input from Valley residents and visitors on their experiences and hopes for recreational trails on the 750-acre Scrag Mountain Town Forest. There are two near-term opportunities to weigh in:

• Attend a virtual public forum on Monday, February 1^st from 7:30-8:30 pm via Zoom - https://tnc.zoom.us/j/94557295475;
• Complete a brief online survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/W7V3PHT by 5:00 pm on Friday, February 12^th.

Please share your perspective on this important community asset! For further information, contact Conservation Commission Chair Phil Huffman at phil@madriver.com or trail consultant Mariah Keagy at mariah@sinuosity.net.

School Board Updates

There are a number of upcoming meetings that may be of interest to community members (click here to join any of our meetings via Zoom, or watch at our YouTube Channel .

• Wednesday, January 27 @ 6PM - Next regular meeting (budget to be officially “warned” for our upcoming election
• Wednesday, February 3 @ 7PM - Online Budget Q&A session where community members can ask any questions they have about the budget, the budget process, and the education spending formulas that determine local homestead tax rates
• Monday, March 1 @ 6PM - Official informational meeting (also via Zoom) prior to the election
• Tuesday, March 2 (or before, if requesting a mail-in ballot) - voters will be asked to approve the budget and surplus allocations by Australian Ballot