Bobcat Bulletin 10/29/21

 

School News:

“Many of us saw the news coverage that went viral last year about the tradition in Scotland of naming their snowplows. While keeping Vermont’s roads safe for winter travel is serious business, naming the plows sounded like fun,” said Transportation Secretary Joe Flynn. “We hope that Vermonters will support this opportunity for children throughout our state to see the name they created on a snowplow that is maintaining Vermont’s highways.” The Agency received many inquiries from the public last winter about whether it would consider naming its snowplows. The new Name a Plow program offers an opportunity for children to put on their thinking caps and come up with creative names for AOT’s snowplows. The fleet has 250 full-size plows, and the Agency will aim to match every participating school with a truck. “This is a wonderful opportunity for students to work together to name a snowplow that will keep the roads around their school safe,” said Secretary of Education Dan French. “This is a great way for students to learn about the important work that goes into making Vermont a wonderful place to live, work, and play in the winter months. I urge Vermont schools to participate in the Name a Plow program.” Each school may enter one name, and all appropriate names will be accepted. The Agency will assign each name to an orange truck at the Maintenance District garage located closest to the school. District plow drivers will visit each school with the truck that it named. A decal or sign displaying the plow name and the school name will be placed on each named truck. 

Last week the students of Moretown participated in this program and chose the name for their snowplow to be "Snowbuster".  We are all looking forward to our snowplow visiting us in November!

Read the this week's HUUSD bulletin here.

ECO this week

In ECO this week, the Willows created “Human sized Spider Webs”. This took patience, problem solving and teamwork. They also explored and investigated chemical reactions through Art and Science. Children used the Mortar and pestle to crush berries, then added glue as a binding agent. Next, they added various amounts of baking soda to the mixture. Depending on the ratios, they discovered new and different color variations occurred! 

Friends of ECO are looking for donations of gently used snowpants sizes 3T, 4T, and/or 5T.  If you have any that are outgrown and you could pass along, we'd love to have them.  You can drop them off at Moretown School for Mandy or Jenny.

PTO News

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.

Thank you to everyone who donated candy for trick-or-treaters in the village!  The 5th/6th graders delivered to bags to neighbors this morning!

Ski program information and registration will go out in the next few weeks, but we wanted to let everyone know ASAP that Pinnacle Sports has again agreed to special seasonal lease deals for the Moretown Elementary FROM THE DATES NOV1 through DEC 1!!!  Pinnacle sports is located at 1652 Mountain Road in Stowe.    pinnacleskisports.com   802 253-7222.

They are offering

Used ski or snowboard set (boots and poles) at $75 for the season

New Ski set for $100 for the season.   (no new snowboard gear available)

Just head on in and let them know you are from Moretown Elementary to get the deal.

Questions about the ski program should be directed to Hannah Flynn at moretownskiprogram@gmail.com

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

This election day (Nov. 2) there is a school-related matter on the ballot.  For more information visit the HUUSD School Board page: https://huusd.org/huusd-board