Bobcat Bulletin 10/7/22

 

Visiting with Bob the bobcat in 1/2.

Just a reminder, there is no school Friday or Monday.

School News:

We had our first "All School" Morning Meeting this Wednesday.  It had literally been years since we had gathered together in this way.  It was great to see all the smiling faces and I was impressed by the groups' attentive listening and super respectful audience behavior!  There is something about all of us being in the same room that is pretty awesome.  

We will plan to gather the first Wednesday of each month to check in with each other and connect in this whole group way. Also on Wednesdays (other than the first one of the month), starting on 10/19/22 students K-6 will be participating in new thing called "KITS," where they meet in small, multi-age groups with a school staff member to connect and get to know one another.  Each KIT is assigned a Vermont native animal and a space to meet.  Social Emotional Learning will be at the forefront with these groups, and my prediction is they will be a highlight of students' weeks. I know it wlll be the highlight of mine.  

Wednesday mornings are going to be full of activities, it will be a day that it is really important for students to arrive on time.  Thanks for helping with this, and for all you do to support you kids and all of us.

Speaking of Wednesdays, this coming Wednesday is Walk to School Wednesday!  We will have three this year; one fall, one winter and one spring. For those of you who participated last year, it will be very similar.  We will meet at the Moretown Store between 7:20 and 7:40 and then we will walk all together down the sidewalk to school.  More information will be sent to you next week.  

Bonjour

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PTO Updates

Hi Moretown Families!!!  Are you ready for the snow to fly?!?

We wanted to get out some early Winter Sports Program information to you to get the ball rolling

1. Who- MES students grades 1-6 and parent volunteers

2. What- downhill skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing 

3. When - Tuesday afternoons: January 10, 17, 24, 31      February 14, 21 and March 14.  On snow from 12 pm to 1:40

4. Why- to give every child the opportunity to try out new winter sports and develop lifetime outdoor recreation practices

5. Where- Leaving from MES, riding the bus to Sugarbush Resort and back

Registration forms will go out before Halloween and be due back before Thanksgiving

***OPPORTUNITIES TO GET GEAR***

1. Lease option:  Pinnacle Sports in Stowe offers local elementary schools VERY affordable seasonal lease of skis, snowboards, boots and helmets- $129 for the season.  Offer ends by the end of November, so hop on this!  1652 Mountain road Stowe  (802) 253-7222.  All the local ski shops in the valley and Waterbury also offer seasonal leases.

2. Free option:  The PTO will again be partnering with Snowmotion, the MMUSD ski program, that provides skis, snowboards, boots and helmets at no charge to families.  This gear will only be available for students on ski program days.  Forms for sign up will come out with registration.

*** PARENT VOLUNTEERS ARE NECESSARY TO RUN THIS PROGRAM***

You must be background checked through HUUSD to participate.  This is the same form to volunteer in the classroom, go on field trips, etc.  You must be a level 3 volunteer.  It takes a few weeks to complete, so START NOW!  The link is here:  https://huusd.org/apply-to-volunteer

Volunteer for one week or all.  Experienced volunteers who come most/ every week may lead their own groups.  Less experienced volunteers will act as chaperones for the groups led by Sugarbush instructors.  We will also need help getting kids dressed and undressed in the classrooms, and transporting gear to and from the mountain.  Whatever you can do, we need YOU!

Questions?  Reach out to the winter sports program coordinators Hannah Flynn and Ashleigh Bergstrom.  Our email is 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.

Save the Date - MountainFilm is back on November 5th

MountainFilm on Tour will be back at the Big Pic on November 5th at 7pm. This will be an indoor event. 

Tickets available at https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/67724. 

This event sells out so get your tickets early!

Brain Club from All Brains Belong VT! This month's theme centers around Creating Neuroinclusive Spaces. We've been talking the last few months about unlearning Brain Rules (aka "reimagining systems") AND at the same time, recognizing that Brain Rules are sometimes an access need. How do we navigate our conflicting access needs with others' Brain Rules?

 

10/4: Neurodiversity-Affirming Family Culture (Hannah Bloom, pediatric occupational therapist) Here's the Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82195642997?pwd=Vi9tR05OT2tJTjQ4NDRGYXQxZC9JQT09

 

Totally fine to join without registering but if you'd like to have the recording sent to you, the best thing to do is register so that the recording gets sent automatically. Click here to register (free) 

 

 

We invite you to join us for one of our upcoming programs! Visit our website for more details: moretownlibrary.com

Fall Forest Bathing
Sunday, October 9th, 2-3:30pm
Moretown Town Forest
Spend some time mindfully wandering the woods and learning several essential forest bathing practices to connect with yourself and nature.

Pollinator Planting
Sunday, October 16th, 3pm
Pony Farm in Moretown
Join the MRV Libraries to plant our community pollinator patch at Pony Farm. Bring chairs or a blanket and stay to celebrate our work together with hot cider and other treats.

Pumpkin Carving Party
Saturday, October 29th, 2:30-4:30pm
Library at Town Hall
Help us get ready for our 3rd Annual Halloween Pumpkin Walk! Bring any of your favorite carving tools, and make a Jack 'O Lantern to add to the walk. Already have a carved creation to donate? Drop it off at the library anytime on 10/29 from 10am-4:30pm.

Puzzle Swap
Saturday, November 5th, 10am-2pm
Library at Town Hall
Our annual Puzzle Swap is back! Bring your puzzles (with all of their pieces) to share anytime up until the swap date, and then come take some new-to-you ones home for the colder, darker months ahead.

PCAVT offers virtual programming to any parent/caregiver in Vermont who wants support or to learn new parenting skills for FREE!

Do you or someone you know want to learn more about the programs we offer?  Visit our website at :www.pcavt.org/family-support-programs, email us at familysupport@pcavt.org or call 1-800-CHILDREN