Bobcat Bulletin 10/1/21

 

Some Lovely Moretown Pine's Art

School News:

This week's HUUSD bulletin has information about weekly COVID testing in the HUUSD, other COVID details, and a Board update.

Some More Dot Art from Dot Day

I Heart Art

Willows preK String Art

School Counselor's Corner:

Resilience is the ability to bounce back and recover from setbacks and failures. When you have trouble, you bounce back and try again. Imagine a ball floating in a pool. No matter how far down you push it, it will always come back to the surface. This is resilience. It is what allows us to persist, and without it learning something new is next to impossible.
Read more about resilience on Mr. Stevenson's blog :

https://counselingcommons.weebly.com/

Notes from the Health Office 

Surveillance Testing

The Harwood Unified Union School District will be offering free surveillance testing to School District staff and contracted service providers working in our buildings, and students attending HUUSD schools whether or not they are vaccinated. This testing serves as an additional mitigation measure to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our school community. To sign up visit: Vermont School Testing Consent Site.

What happens if my child is home sick or is sent home from school sick?

Parent Resource: Return to School Following Illness

Testing to return to school

If you are testing to return to school because of COVID-19 related concerns (close contact, symptoms, ending quarantine early), the test must be a PCR test. See the VDH website for free testing locations and to read more about the types of tests.

Has your child already tested positive for COVID-19?

If your child has already had COVID-19, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that you check in with your child's primary care provider. It is important for your provider to be aware of the test result and to provide you with follow-up guidance.

HUUSD COVID 19 Website

ECO this week

3rd and 4th grade students continued making detailed nature observations in their journals and worked in groups to build a water wheel using recycled and natural materials and a generator to light up a light. They also had some time to explore the brook using aquatic nets and bins for viewing then releasing captured creatures.

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.

The Children’s Room Annual Tag Sale and Fundraiser

Looking for warm clothing for the winter, baby gear, winter gear, a Halloween costume? 

Looking to pass on some outgrown kids clothing/gear and support TCR in their biggest fundraiser? Donate and shop at the TCR annual tag sale!

WHEN to DONATE:

Tuesday October 12th, 10 am - noon & 2:30-5:30 pm

Wednesday October 13th, 10 am - noon & 2:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, October 14th 2:30-6:30 pm

WHERE to DONATE:

Wesley United Methodist Church, 56 South Main Street in Waterbury. Please use the side entrance on Foundry Street.

WHAT to DONATE:

Sizes 0-8 years only or maternity please. CLEAN baby and kid’s fall or winter clothing, outerwear, shoes/boots, snow sporting gear (small skis, skates, snowshoes or sleds), toys, books (only 1 box of books per family), Halloween costumes and baby gear. We CANNOT accept car or booster seats, potties or bathtubs, furniture or stuffed animals. 

WHEN to SHOP:

Friday October 15th, 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Saturday October 16th, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

WHERE to SHOP:

Wesley United Methodist Church, 56 South Main in Waterbury. Shoppers must wear a mask and the number of people in the building may be staggered.

Contact childrensroom@huusd.org with any questions.

October Family Center of Washington County Parent Education Zoom Workshops!

Register now! Email Dori Oatley at dorio@fcwcvt.org to receive more information and the Zoom link to attend!

October 13, 2021, 6:30-7:45
Your Child's Development in the Early Years – Milestones and More!
Do you wonder how your child is doing developmentally? Curious about how to support your child's development? We'll look at some common milestones and resources for tracking development. Participants can share how they support their child's development across domains.

October 20, 2021, 6:30-7:45
Tools for You to Use to Support Your Child's Development!
The number of resources for parents can be overwhelming! It's hard to remember everything you've read! Or where you found it online! This workshop will explore apps by Vroom and How to Talk. The apps supply you with information at your fingertips or on the fly. These are apps for you to use to support yourself in parenting, not games to play online with your child.

October 27, 2021, 6:30-7:45
Crafting With Your Children! Opportunity to Share Your Ideas!
There's a lot of crafting and home decorating that many people do at this time of year. Whether it is to bring nature inside or celebrate a holiday, many of you have fun crafts/art that you do with your family. Bring your ideas and samples to share with others! Ideas for children under age 5 preferred.

Contact Dori at dorio@fcwcvt.org to register!

Artificial Intelligence and Creativity: K12 Enrichment Program from Stanford and MIT Graduates!

Inspirit AI's Adventurers program is a 25-hour enrichment program that prepares elementary and middle school students (grades 3 to 8) to thrive in a computational world. By building essential skills in computational thinking, mindfulness, and creativity, Adventurers will build an excellent foundation to take advantage of the computational tools around them, and to be happy and successful in their budding careers. Developed and taught by MIT and Stanford graduate students, young students receive a personalized, interdisciplinary learning experience that prepares them for an AI-powered future! Applications for Winter 2021 are due here by October 15th. To learn more, visit our AI Adventurers webpage! Here are brief flyers for our AI Adventurers and AI Creators programs—directed at grades 3-8.

School Board Updates

https://huusd.org/huusd-board