Bobcat Bulletin 10/22/21

 

This election day (Nov. 2) there is a school-related matter on the ballot. 

(see below for more details)

If you have candy to donate to the village for Halloween festivities, please feel free to drop it to me by Wednesday.

School News:

Have you considered spending more time in the building with us?  We'd love for you to consider being a substitute!  We have a serious sub shortage, and need folks just like you if you are willing and able.  You can sub for whole days, half days, full weeks or even for a couple months.  Want to know more, email me mcouturier@huusd.org or give us a call at 496-3742.  Thanks for considering!

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I Heart Art

Happy Houses inspired by the pop art of James Rizzi

ECO this week

5th/6th graders hard at work in the forest this week.

PTO News

Moretown Halloween is ON!

Moretown Families you can help support Halloween by.......

1. Donating candy that can be dropped off at MES by October 28th

2.  Donate 1-2 hours of your time on October 31!  We need help setting up the blow ups (4-5pm), handing out popcorn (5-7) and with take down (7-8pm) email moretownpto@gmail.com to sign up. 

Moretown PTO is excited to be able to sponsor Halloween this year Sunday October 31 from 5-7pm......it will look a bit different from previous years & masks are required.  Stop by school and enjoy the blowups and a bag of popcorn before heading to the village to trick or treat.

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 Great Pumpkin & Story Walk

Halloween, 1-8pm

At the Rec Fields

The Moretown Library is excited to announce that we will once again host a story & pumpkin walk for Halloween, this year with a little trick or treating at the end of the tale (weather permitting). Come read "A Teeny Tiny Halloween" by Lauren Wohl on our Storywalk that will be up beginning Monday, 10/25. The pumpkins will light up at dusk on Halloween for all to enjoy.

Last year we had over 30 unique Jack O' Lanterns to share, and hope for even more this time around so we are also looking for donations of your carved creations to help create a fantastic display. Donations can be dropped off at the library during the week of 10/25, at the Rec Field pavilion on Saturday 10/30 from 2:30-5, or anytime on Halloween day.

Pumpkin Carving Party

Saturday, 10/30, 2:30-5pm

At the Rec Fields

Stop by the pavilion at the Rec Fields to make a Jack O' Lantern to add to our second annual pumpkin walk on Halloween. We will have a limited supply of pumpkins and decoration supplies to share, please bring your own carving tools. Rain location will be at Town Hall.

MRV Interfaith Council’s Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Project     This project provides a full Thanksgiving meal for families in need.  To donate cash/check please send to MRVIC, PO Box 342, Waitsfield, VT 05673.  Food donations can be dropped off at the Valley Reporter Office.
Any families wishing to receive a Thanksgiving basket from the Turkey Project, please fill out this google form no later than November 5th.     Pick up of meals is Tuesday, November 23rd, 11:00am  - 1:00pm at Waitsfield United Church of Christ across from the Village Grocery.  If you opt for delivery, that will happen on Tuesday, November 23rd.

Joys of the Season    The Mad River Valley Interfaith Council will also again provide Joys of The Season coupon booklets which are valued for up to $80/child for designated stores in the area.  These coupons are for families struggling financially. Please let Susan know by 11/5/20  if you'd like to receive the Joys of the Season coupon books. You will only receive the booklets if you let us know that you need them.  As always, your information is kept confidential.

 

FREE HALLOWEEN CONCERT FOR 2-6 YR OLDS AT WATERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY Come in costume for an interactive Halloween program of songs, stories, puppets, movement, instruments & so much fun!  Geared for 2-6-year-olds and their families (younger & older siblings welcome) 
WHERE: OUTDOORS at the WATERBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY  28 N. Main Street, Waterbury Village, Waterbury, Vt 05676
BRING BLANKET OR CHAIRS
WHEN:  SATURDAY OCT 23RD -10:30,
OUTSIDE or  INDOORS FOR BAD WEATHER
CALL LIBRARY TO REGISTER-802-244-703

                          Announcing FREE Fall Weekly OUTDOOR Programs with the Children’s Room

NATURE EXPLORATIONS  Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am @ various trailheads in the area. Get outside for some fresh air and fun! Every week we go to a different trailhead or natural area to explore and connect with the natural world and with each other. Activities are hands-on and facilitated by an instructor. Ages 0-6 and carriers are helpful for little ones! Email childrensroom@huusd.org to sign up.

MUSIC & MOVEMENT  Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 @ Rusty Parker Memorial Park in Waterbury.
Ready for some singing, moving & playing? Come join us for Music & Movement! We begin by singing songs and moving together and allow time at the end to play on the swings and slide, as well as time for parents to socialize too! Ages 0-6 and the program is weather dependent. The calendar will be updated the morning of by 8:00 am for weather cancellations.

PLAYGROUND MEET UPS Thursdays @ Brookside Primary School, 4:00-5:30 pm and Sundays @ different playgrounds in Central Vermont, 10:00-11:30 am. We are doing weekly meet ups at playgrounds for  families to spend time together outside and play! Come to the wonderful Brookside Primary School playground on a weekday afternoon and on the weekend, visit a different playground each week. Check the calendar for weekend location announcements every Friday. To-go snacks provided too!

BABY CIRCLE  Thursdays, 1:00-2:00 pm. This informal, drop-in, weekly meet-up group is for pregnant or postpartum parents & caregivers. Join us for connection and theme-based discussions via Zoom. Pre-register with Hillary at Hillary.Montgomery@cvmc.org or 802-371-5961

MORNING STROLLER WALK/RUN Fridays, 9:30 am. Meet up at Rusty Parker Memorial Park in Waterbury Village to do a walk or a short run around town. Strollers or carriers are best for littles! 
Check out our website at childrensroomonline.org, facebook or email childrensroom@huusd.org for more information or to join our mailing list.

GREEN MOUNTAIN PERFORMING ARTS 2021-2022 ENROLLMENT OPEN  Let's Dance! Green Mountain Performing Arts will be offering a wide variety of weekly dance classes and after school activities for ages 5 and up. Dance styles that are offered include:  Ballet (Ages 3 and up), Hip Hop (Ages 5 and up) , Modern (Ages 7 and up),  Irish (Ages 7 and up),  Highland (Ages 9 and up), Tap (Ages 6 and up), Jazz (Ages 5-8)
Registration is now open! Please visit our website to see our full schedule.  Want to know more about the dance styles offered? Visit our Programs page here.    Contact Us-   Email: gmpavt@gmail.com   Phone: (802) 244-8600

School Board Updates

Did you know our district is embarking on a search for our new Superintendent?  Over the next 3 months, our HUUSD board will be working with search firm McPherson & Jacobson to recruit, interview, and select a leader who will assume the role of Superintendent on July 1, 2022. 

 

We need your input!  On Nov 8 and 9, Dr. John Gratto of McPherson & Jacobson will lead stakeholder conversations organized around 4 key questions:

 

1. What makes our community a good place to live?

2. What makes this a good school district - for students and staff?

3. What are the issues that a new superintendent needs to know about as he or she comes into the district?

4. What skills, qualities and characteristics will the new superintendent need to be successful?

 

Please join one of our community stakeholder meetings via Zoom on Monday November 8th (11/8 Zoom link) or Tuesday November 9th (11/9 Zoom Link)  from 7:00-8:30 PM.

There will also be an online survey open from November 1st - 10th where you can answer the 4 questions above.  This will be posted at https://huusd.org/superintendent-search and shared in our community bulletins. 

Dr. Gratto will synthesize findings from the survey and stakeholder meetings with teachers, staff, administrators, high school students & community members  into a report for the Board. The Board will use the input to finalize qualifications for the new superintendent at the 11/17/21 Board meeting.

Please join us to share your thoughts.  We will continue to update the Superintendent Search page throughout this process so all community members can monitor the work to date.

  HUUSD BOND VOTE: VOTE BY NOV. 2

This election day, there is a school-related matter on the ballot.  The School Board is asking voters to approve a bond for $59,545,312. The money would be used to make much-needed repairs and renovations at Harwood and to put a small addition on Crossett Brook Middle School. 

It’s easy to find out more about the project by watching this 10-minute video that offers a good overview of the benefits and the costs:

In a community our size, every vote can make a difference. Early voting has already started in town offices and in-person voting will be available from 7AM to 7PM on November 2. All absentee ballots must be received by 7PM on November 2.