Bobcat Bulletin - September 23, 2022

 

PreK painting of a monarch

Mark your calendars!

Open House 9/29/22- 5:00-6:00pm

Picture Day 9/29/22

School News:

Moretown Bobcats shirts are now available for preorder! This year we are offering short-sleeve and long-sleeve t-shirts in youth and adult sizes. Orders can be placed online at tinyurl.com/mesgear. The deadline to place your order is Thursday, October 6th. Shirts will be distributed at school the week of October 24-28. 

You may hear your child talking about WIN block at home and be wondering what that means.  WIN stands for What I Need, and it is a block of time devoted to giving students what they need to be most successful.  We are prioritizing Literacy for our WIN block time this year, with the help of Support Services, including our two Interventionists.  Students will all work in small groups during this block, with instruction and practice on their level to build their skills.  These small groups may be led by your child’s classroom teacher, a paraprofessional, our student support specialist Ms. Emily or one of our interventionists: Mark Gedmin or Liz Ather.  Through regular check-ins the adults will be assessing and adjusting to help every student progress and feel successful.  

It's PE week next week... remember sneakers

Library

Check out Mrs. Willard's blog, and mark your calendar for a spooky season book fair on October 31st!

Musical notes

Mr.Hill is at MES on B weeks.  Check out his blog here.

We Heart Art

Art clubs at MES!!  Check out the MES Art Blog for updates.

MES Copy of Safety Drill Letter

This week at ECO

3/4 Nature journaling....

PTO Updates

Morefest: More Community, More Fun, Moretown!

Join us this Saturday, September 24 at the Moretown Rec Fields beginning at 5pm, ending with the fabulous fireworks at dusk.

Live music, Pig Roast by Chef Eric Howes, Corn roast & hand cut fries by the Moretown FD, Paprika Catering Co. empanadas, Goose Chase Cake Designs desserts, lawn games and enter your best cake to the Morefest Cake Bake ( contest details to come).

Preschool bakers prepping for cake making

The beverage tent is sponsored by our generous sponsors Lawson’s Finest Liquids and The Local and all proceeds will go to the PTO to fund incredible events such as the ski program, the circus, the Halloween party, in classroom needs, teacher appreciation and other wonderful opportunities.

The pig being roasted by Eric Howes is sponsored by the Moretown General Store and proceeds of the pig roast will directly fund the 6th grade trip!!

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.

Monarch 👑

Bobcat Bulletin 9/16/22

 

More Joy

School News:

we had an awesome third week, full of the things we value most at Moretown School: joy, community and kindness.

News from the Slim Gym...

A fun strategy game in PE this week.

We Heart Art

Finding creative ways to do most everything...Ms.Heather teaching about class volume in a colorful fun way.

School Counselor's Corner

https://counselingcommons.weebly.com/

Health Note

It is still tick season.  Since students spend a lot of time outdoors every week.  Please check your child(ren) each evening.

https://sites.google.com/huusd.org/moretown-school-nurse-page/home

This week at ECO

Tuesday was a rainy one, so some classes opted to go out a different day...

PTO Updates

Join us at our next meeting October 17 at 7:00pm 

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83793845084

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.

Music for Baby & Me
Fridays, 12:30pm, 9/23-11/11
Moretown Library @ Town Hall
Registration Required: https://forms.gle/bediKecXvqqvmUjk9
Join Miss Andrea from Musical Munchkins and learn delightful musical
ways to play with your baby and nurture their sensory development.
Babies love the gentle bouncing, instrument play, peek-a-boo games and
tickling rhymes included in our specialized class for children up to
13 months of age who are not yet walking. This is also a great time to
meet other moms, dads and caregivers with 45 minutes of music followed
by free socializing time.

The Children's Room has wonderful things going on this fall: 

TCR Fall Programs & Barn Dance Google Doc

TCR Fall Programs & Barn Dance PDF Flyer

Hannah's House is sponsoring a 4 week series of "Conscious Circles" with Suzy Blais of Green Mountain Conscious Parenting. This is a safe space for those wanting to connect with other parents and learn more about coping with the challenges, the cycle of parent-guilt, the shame loops and frustrations that comes with parenting. If you are wanting to become more clear, connected and attuned to your children these circles are for you. If you are wanting to feel differently on the inside, speak differently, and act differently with your family this space is for you. Suzy will answer your questions, provide insight on Social Emotional Development, the importance of Co-Regulation and share tools and tips for this journey of parenting. There will be a different topic covered each Thursday along with time for dialogue and peer support. No cost but pre-registration is required: suzy@greenmountainconsciousparenting.com or call 201-410-3577.

Bobcat Bulletin 9/9/22

 

School News:

Important Dates and Reminders

• Kids should come to school each day with… a water bottle 

• ECO Tuesdays- We will begin ECO next week, Tuesday 9/13/22. Students should be prepared to be outside all afternoon with appropriate footwear and clothing.

• Picture Day- Thursday 9/29/22 (a day will be scheduled for the Maples)

• Open House- Thursday 9/29/22 5-6pm

• Walk/Ride to School- Wednesday 10/12/22

Residency- This week was Music and next week is PE

PE

Greetings from the Slim Gym (new name for the gym, anyone?!) We had a great first week of PE last week! This year PE is scheduled a little differently, where students will get an entire week of PE every other week. This coming week is another PE week, and here are some reminders for students and families. Sneakers are required for PE. It is great if students can wear their sneakers each day during a PE week, or at least be sure a pair is packed in their bag. I always have spares just in case, but it is always better for students to have their own. If you need help getting your student a pair of sneakers, please let us know! We are also in search of extras for our collection in the gym. If you have any sneakers that are ready for a new home, we’d be happy to take them! We’re looking forward to another smashing year in the Slim Gym!


Let me know what ya think!
**Another name to consider: PE Palace*

Notes from the Health Office

STAY UP TO DATE WITH YOUR VACCINES

You are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines when you have received all doses in the primary series and all boosters recommended for you, when eligible.

CDC recommends:

• COVID-19 primary series vaccines for everyone ages 6 months and older

• COVID-19 boosters for everyone ages 5 years and older, if eligible.

• People who are moderately or severely immunocompromised follow specific recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines, including boosters.

• For people ages 12 years and older, the only authorized booster is the updated (bivalent) booster. You are eligible to get the updated COVID-19 booster two months after you’ve received your last COVID-19 vaccine, either of your primary series or booster.

• You can check the Vermont Department of Health Website for additional information: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/vaccine

• A list of walk-in clinics can be found here: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/vaccine#walkinclinic

• Waterbury EMS will be hosting clinics for all ages from 10am-3pm both Saturday and Sunday at 1727 Guptil Road, Waterbury Center.

• HUUSD COVID-19 Information

Flu Vaccines

The Vermont Department of Health recommends that everyone six months and older get a flu shot. Getting the flu shot helps protect you, your family and your community. The flu vaccine and a COVID-19 vaccine can be given at the same visit. Your child's primary care provider can schedule a flu shot.

This week at ECO

We cannot even wait to start our ECO adventure with our North Branch Naturalist Pete!  

PTO Updates

The MES PTO meets this week.  Email moretownpto@gmail.com for more information.

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.

Bobcat Bulletin September 2, 2022

 

Making amazing connections this week!

School News:

Updated bus routes

Moretown Buses will be updated due to combining buses routes. Check this link  for new times and bus stops.  Brenda and I will work to update Pick Up Patrol to make sure they reflect the correct bus and stops.

We had our first fire drill Thursday.  The whole school did an amazing job!  

Bonjour: 

Check out Madame's blog http://frenchwithmadamelindberg.blogspot.com/  It can also be found above in the blog links.

Musical notes

Mr. Hill will join us next week for Music (our B week Arts residency)

I Heart Art

Our beautiful art from Water is Life has been generously framed by Friends of Eco at Moretown, and displayed in the front entryway.  It's gorgeous!

School Counselor's Corner

Mr. Stevenson started his Wellness classes this week. He has a blog full of social emotional learning and resources: https://counselingcommons.weebly.com/

This week at ECO

We look forward to starting ECO 9/13/22 with our Naturalist Pete from North Branch!

PTO Updates

Mark your calendars, Morefest is September 24.  

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.

Great family day at the 51st annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair, Labor Day week-end, Sept. 3 & 4, 10 am - 5 pm, at Kenyon’s field to benefit Valley Players. Free kids activities, kids 12 and under get in free (adults and teens $5 per person, free parking). Great food court, four live bands, door prizes and great shopping for handmade items. www.madrivercraftfair.com