Bobcat Bulletin 1/28/22

Celebrating Kindness this week at MES!

School News:

PE

This month in PE students have been engaging in a wide variety of jump roping activities! From short ropes, to twirl and jumps, double dutch, and egg beater, their skills have been killer! In the past we have performed a big jump roping show at the end of the unit, but we did things a little differently this year. Hopefully next year we can get back to a big show! The best part about jump roping is that there are always ways to improve and new tricks to learn. There is always something for everybody. This month we are going to be diving into something totally new for PE! We are going to be trying a modified Survivor month! Kids will be in teams, and we will be doing a whole series of challenges where kids can earn points for their teams. Yes, there will even be hidden advantages! If you have no idea what I'm talking about, there are some great clips on youtube to check out what Survivor is all about. It's going to be a lot of fun!

Library Happenings

Book Award Winners:

Newbery - Last Cuentista

Caldecott - Watercress

https://www.npr.org/2022/01/24/1075270242/the-last-cuentista-and-watercress-win-top-childrens-book-awards

I Heart Art

Sand Painting and Burlap Weaving this week

School Counselor's Corner

Great Kindness Challenge

This week Moretown Elementary School participated in The Great Kindness Challenge. The purpose of the challenge is to highlight the importance of being kind to others, to provide ways to be kind and to notice kindness in others. Our participation in the challenge included a spirit week, with each day a different kindness-related theme:

• Monday - Dream of kindness: wear your favorite pajamas

• Tuesday - Silly for kindness: wear a silly hat or hair

• Wednesday - Score points by helping others: Wear sports attire

• Thursday - Powered by kindness: Dress as your favorite hero

• Friday - Moretown kids are KIND kids: Wear red or a Moretown shirt

In addition to the spirit themes, in wellness students learned about empathy, compassion and how they relate to being kind. We read The Invisible Boy by Trudy Ludwig and explored ways of including those who may feel “invisible.” They practiced random acts of gratitude/kindness and worked collaboratively on kindness murals for the multi-purpose room and main entrance. 

For suggestions on spreading kindness at home, check out the following:

• 17 Activities for Kids to Practice Kindness and Compassion

• 4 Kindness Activities for Kids at Home

Notes from the Health Office 

Please remember to pack more than one mask for your child.  The cold and snow lead to wet masks, and wet masks are not effective.  We have some to give, but we can't always match the type your student wants or needs.

ECO this week

We're taking a couple weeks off from ECO as we explore our outdoors in different ways!

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.

Friday, January 28^th~ Community members are invited to pick up free, fresh produce and other staples from 9 to 10:30 am by drive up distribution at the Barre Auditorium. Please enter the parking lot at 16 Auditorium Hill in Barre, remain in your car, and follow volunteer instructions. No registration is required.

 

Mental Health Advocacy Day is January 31st and is open to all mental health advocates, peers, family members, professionals, providers, community members and mental health stakeholders!

To learn how to register to share your story, about upcoming advocacy training dates, and more about the day's activities, please visit  https://tinyurl.com/2p8b89cm.

Click here for more information about Harwood Basketball Camp

Relay Write

Joslin Memorial Library

Month of February (please register a.s.a.p.! Everyone who signs up before Friday, February 4th will be guaranteed a turn)

All Ages

Join Joslin's Relay Writing game! Here's how it works: sometime in the month of February, you'll be notified that it's time for your leg of the relay write. Come to the library and pick up the story, read what others have contributed, add writing and/or illustrations for your chapter (you'll have a couple days to complete it), then drop it off so the team can continue to "The End". Colored pencils and a pen will be provided along with the book. When we're done, participants will have a chance to read the completed work. 

We'll assign relay "teams" based on how many folks sign up and their ages. Everyone from emergent writers to adults are welcome to participate - even young storytellers who need someone to transcribe can join in!

Registration link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdje8gSdvO6Vz1GR9Iv-e8ZYPV3K-v5Bl3Oy9VFPffC0ntlag/viewform?usp=sf_link

Spring soccer registration will open on January 24, 2022, for age groups U9-U19. (We will open registration up for younger players at a later date so please be on the lookout for that). Early bird pricing of $130 will be until February 6th. Pricing will increase to $150 after February 6th to the end of registration on February 27th.
PLEASE READ REGARDING NEW REGISTRATION PLATFORM: Vermont Soccer has implemented some changes with regards to Got Sport and the registration process - we think you find the new platform more streamlined (all children and coaches in the same family can be under one account), but you will have to create a new account. It's fairly straightforward, but please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Registration fee is $130 until February 6th, 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 be put on a waiting list (you will not be charged unless a spot opens up for your player).

Link to register is https://system.gotsport.com/programs/A71707371?reg_role=player

General information:
Practice: Twice a week (general schedule, may be altered according to needs of coach and team schedule).
All is subject to change based on guidance from the VT Governor and Vermont Soccer Association regarding COVID-19 regulations.
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 a #4  or #5 ball (depending on level) and a water bottle.
Scholarships considered upon request