Bobcat Bulletin 1/29/23

A great shot from Brian @ Emberphotography from 1/17/23

 School News:

Kindness at KITS: We are doing all sorts of kindness activities in our KIT groups through February.  As one of our core values at Moretown School, kindness is part of most all we do, and an important part of Social Emotional Learning.  Ask you child(ren) what they are learning and practicing, and examples of how they can be kind to their family members, their community and their peers.  

Missing gloves and mittens...please look around for black Gordini mittens and gloves that may have made their way to your home.  They have MES written on the tag inside.  Thanks so much!

Upcoming All-School Field Trip

We are going to the Flynn Theater on Wednesday, March 29th to see Zooom. We will be leaving school at 8:30 and returning by 12:30. Students will eat snacks to and from the theater and will eat bagged lunches (from home or school) when we return. Please be on the look out for more information to come home early this week.  

PE

Friday was Ms. Ally's last day with us this year.  Ms. Kae Zaino has officially started and got to spend the week with us.  We will see her again starting 2/6/23 for our next week of PE!

Bonjour

Check out updates to Madame's blog: http://frenchwithmadamelindberg.blogspot.com/

We Heart Art

Cityscapes from our first and second graders:

and some gorgeous birch trees from our 3rd and 4th graders!

This week at ECO

Hello Moretown Families! 

We are excited to share the ECO Forest Fest ‘23 “Save the Date” with all of you! This will be our second (ever) Forest Fest and we hope you will consider joining us for a fun-filled afternoon of sledding, hot chocolate, donuts, eco base-camp activities and much more! 

As we prepare for ECO Forest Fest ‘23, we will be drumming up students’ excitement by hosting several special invitations in the school lobby during arrival on Thursday February 2nd, Friday February 10th and Friday February 17th. Student Ambassadors look forward to sharing custom ‘Forest Fest’ temporary tattoos with all students as they arrive at school. We will also be offering a special ECO tea invitation wherein students can make their own teas as they head into class.

Save the date and please consider joining us on February 19th from 1-4 as we all gather and celebrate the ECO program at Moretown School with our community and beyond. 

Warmly, 

Friends of ECO at Moretown School

PTO Updates

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.

New StoryWalk® on Moretown Rec Fields

From the Friends of Moretown Library

Along with the arrival of snow, comes a new StoryWalk® installation.  The book is Snowflake Bentley, written by Jacqueline Briggs Martin.  It is based on the life of Wilson Bentley, who was born in 1865 on a farm in Jericho.  He is credited with being the first person to photograph snowflakes, creating around 5000 images throughout his lifetime. The text  is beautifully illustrated with woodcuts by Vermont artist, Mary Azarian, who won the Caldecott Award in 1999 for this book.

In celebration of the deep mid-winter beauty, Living Tree Alliance is hosting a multi generational birthday party for the trees in honor of the Jewish tradition of Tu B Shvat. With programs for all ages , we will plant seeds of stewardship and community in the forests, fields and by the fire. All ages and backgrounds welcome!

1. Contemplative snow shoe in woods and field

2. Family outdoor program with story, forest games and fire food

3. Musical program for young children by Musical Munchkins.

4. Bring Food to Share by the Fire and Dress for the Weather 

February 4th 10 am – 12pm Living Tree Alliance, Moretown VT

For more information check out https://livingtreealliance.com/tu-bshvat/ text with questions Melanie Kessler 8025039774

TCR Winter Programming

Nurturing a Child’s Sense of Wonder Workshop Series: Get ready for winter outdoor play! Facilitated by the Four Winds Nature Institute, these workshops are for adults interested in spending more time outside playing and learning with youngsters. Join this free discussion series to explore topics and best practices in supporting nature-based play and adventure while nurturing a sense of wonder, place and well-being. Two online sessions are followed by in person Nature Explorations with kids:). To register, contact childrensroom@huusd.org. 

• Online session #1: Monday, February 6th, 7:00-8:30 pm
• Online session #2: Monday, February 13th, 7:00-8:30 pm
• Nature Explorations: Tuesday, February 21st, 10:00 am to 11:30 am at an area trailhead

The Children's Room
Winter Programs & Workshops
 

Nurturing a Child’s Sense of Wonder Workshop Series: Get ready for winter outdoor play! Facilitated by the Four Winds Nature Institute, these workshops are for adults interested in spending more time outside playing and learning with youngsters. Join this FREE discussion series to explore topics and best practices in supporting nature-based play and adventure while nurturing a sense of wonder, place and well-being. Two online sessions are followed by in person Nature Explorations with kids:). To register, contact childrensroom@huusd.org. 

Online session #1: Monday, February 6th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Online session #2: Monday, February 13th, 7:00-8:30 pm
Nature Explorations: Tuesday, February 21st, 10:00 am to 11:30 am at an area trailhead

For more information click here

FEBRUARY COOKING CLASSES 
WITH MARCI

Marci Lutsky will be teaching two after-school cooking classes at Waitsfield United Church of Christ on 2/6 and 2/13.  

 

Registration form can be found here.

 For more information, contact Marci at veggingonthemountain@gmail.com

 

 Mad River Valley Soccer
 

In the spring the Mad River Valley Soccer Association provides a competitive soccer experience for boys and girls from the Mad River Valley and Waterbury areas. The Spring Travel program participates in the Vermont Soccer League and is for players who have demonstrated a higher level of skill and commitment to the sport of soccer.  The first game is held in the first weekend in May, the last game is typically in mid-June.  Teams practice at Mad River Park, with typically Two practices per week.
 
Registration will occur from January 9, 2023, to January 30, 2023; the registration fee will be $130.

Late registration (After January 30, 2023) will be based on roster availability, (you are not guaranteed a spot after Jan 30) AND pricing will increase to $150, until Late registration closes on February 24th.

Here is the link to register: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/C74956924?reg_role=player

If you have any questions please email them to:  registrar.mrvsa@gmail.com

Art Classes for 1st & 2nd Graders

Kids Creations now teaches 1st and 2nd grade art classes after school. Kids are welcome to come at 2:30 to enjoy their snack while the rest of students show up (depending on each school). Instructions begin at 3:10 - 5:30 every Friday. 
Sessions go for 11 weeks but you're more than welcome to sign up for a drop in to try the class out and then sign up (prorated) Classes are $45/each. Sign up online here: 
https://www.hisawyer.com/kids-creations/schedules/activity-set/403153 
Check out our website and Instagram to see more what we do. 
https://www.kidscreations802.com/

Kids can take buses where there will be an adult waiting for the 1st and 2nd graders to walk them to class. We are located across from the Waitsfield library. 

Bobcat Bulletin 1/13/23

 

School News:

This coming Monday there will be no school. Monday January 16 is a federal holiday honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. It is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to improve their communities. There are many ways to recognize the legacy of Dr. King, from volunteering, to engaging in constructive actions to address social justice and equity, to learning more about this dynamic individual who so eloquently and strongly challenged and advocated. We have been talking about Dr. King in some of our classrooms. This holiday could serve as a prompt for similar discussions at home: What might Dr. King challenge in our nation today? For what might he advocate? What might we be inspired to do as individuals to honor Dr. King? Ask your child what they know about MLK and share your own understandings-- or choose to learn more together. We work to integrate learning and dialogue about social justice, and injustice, and equity throughout our curriculum and also feel it important to pause and recognize this influential, inspirational American.

Dear HUUSD Students and Staff,

Please fill the form below to the best of your knowledge using your own words.

https://forms.gle/Cbckdp9REAE3c2xc6

I will be participating in the Child Nutrition Day at the State House. While there I will be advocating for school meals to continue to be free for all Vermont Students.

My plan is to use some of your comments in the materials I will be bringing to share with Legislators. Please note I will not share your names with them. 

Quotes might look like this (examples only):

"I love school meals" 9th grade student at Harwood High School

"My students are enjoying school meals this year" Teacher at Brookside Primary School

Thank you in advance for filling this survey. Let me know if you have any questions.

Best,

Erika Dolan

School Food & Nutrition Co-Director

Harwood Unified Union School District

This week at The Mountain!

PTO Updates

Hi families:


We need your help!

The PTO is hoping to increase parent engagement as we continue to grow and change as an organization. As we now are back to a more involved pace of life we hope to create more community, fun and joy at Moretown school for all community members. The PTO not only provides funding for school events like the awesome Troy Wunderle’s Circus and the winter ski program, but it can be a great way for families to come together and get to know each other through activities like walk to school day and the Halloween Party.


The PTO is looking to increase our leadership team with more volunteers, visionaries and 4 new officers. We are hoping to not only add families to our hands on helpers for community events but also to fill the positions of president, vice president, treasurer and secretary by the beginning of May. If you are interested in taking on a leadership role, please contact moretownpto@gmail.com so we can give you a more detailed job description for any of these roles. We would love to talk with you and get to know you so feel free to text or call Melanie Grubman 802-503-9774


With the goal of continuing to create Moretown school as a community hub for our great town, we want to collect some information using the attached survey to see what kind of events, and community experience your family may enjoy. We truly hope to hear back from you and work alongside you to create a wonderful place for our children in this beautiful valley.
Regardless of your availability, please take 5 minutes to fill out this survey!

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.

Mad River Valley Soccer
 

In the spring the Mad River Valley Soccer Association provides a competitive soccer experience for boys and girls from the Mad River Valley and Waterbury areas. The Spring Travel program participates in the Vermont Soccer League and is for players who have demonstrated a higher level of skill and commitment to the sport of soccer.  The first game is held in the first weekend in May, the last game is typically in mid-June.  Teams practice at Mad River Park, with typically Two practices per week.
 
Registration will occur from January 9, 2023, to January 30, 2023; the registration fee will be $130.

Late registration (After January 30, 2023) will be based on roster availability, (you are not guaranteed a spot after Jan 30) AND pricing will increase to $150, until Late registration closes on February 24th.

Here is the link to register: https://system.gotsport.com/programs/C74956924?reg_role=player

If you have any questions please email them to:  registrar.mrvsa@gmail.com

Art Classes for 1st & 2nd Graders

Kids Creations now teaches 1st and 2nd grade art classes after school. Kids are welcome to come at 2:30 to enjoy their snack while the rest of students show up (depending on each school). Instructions begin at 3:10 - 5:30 every Friday. 
Sessions go for 11 weeks but you're more than welcome to sign up for a drop in to try the class out and then sign up (prorated) Classes are $45/each. Sign up online here: 
https://www.hisawyer.com/kids-creations/schedules/activity-set/403153 
Check out our website and Instagram to see more what we do. 
https://www.kidscreations802.com/

Kids can take buses where there will be an adult waiting for the 1st and 2nd graders to walk them to class. We are located across from the Waitsfield library. 

 

Come join your Harwood Girls Varsity Hockey Team on the ice!  Any young skaters interested in coming to try out skating or hockey are invited to join the Harwood Girls' Varsity Hockey Team for an hour-long ice session on January 16, from 5-6! We hope to see you there!

 

 

 

Bobcat Bulletin 1/6/2023

 

Ask your student about Flat JaCK and his travels.

School News:

Winter Sports:

We start this week!!  A couple of things to remember:

• All lunches will be sandwiches on Tuesdays for the ski season (for all grades).
• Please make sure students arrive at school with all of their needed gear
• Change Pick up Patrol if you plan to get your child from the mountain.  These changes need to be made by 10:00.  

PE

Ms. Ally is due to have her baby soon... like real soon.  We will welcome Kae Zaino to the gym here at Moretown School for the remainder of the year.  Here's a little about Kae:

Caitlin "Kae" ( pronounced Kay) Zaino will be joining MES (and our sister school WES) as our Physical Education (PE) and Health teacher when Miss Ally begins her family leave later this month. 
      Mrs. Zaino has a depth of experience as an outdoor education instructor, having provided instruction in skiing and rock climbing,  For the past 7 years, she has worked as the PE teacher at St. Monica- St Michael's School in Barre, where she also served as the Assistant Principal.  She has a strong interest in outdoor education and is looking forward to utliziing some of the outdoor spaces around MES for PE this spring. 
     Mrs. Zaino lives in Montpelier and truly models an active lifestyle; she competes in biathalons  and trail running races in her free time. She is looking forward to joining our school community. 

This week at ECO

On an ECO break for Winter Sports...

PTO Updates

Hi families:


We need your help!

The PTO is hoping to increase parent engagement as we continue to grow and change as an organization. As we now are back to a more involved pace of life we hope to create more community, fun and joy at Moretown school for all community members. The PTO not only provides funding for school events like the awesome Troy Wunderle’s Circus and the winter ski program, but it can be a great way for families to come together and get to know each other through activities like walk to school day and the Halloween Party.


The PTO is looking to increase our leadership team with more volunteers, visionaries and 4 new officers. We are hoping to not only add families to our hands on helpers for community events but also to fill the positions of president, vice president, treasurer and secretary by the beginning of May. If you are interested in taking on a leadership role, please contact moretownpto@gmail.com so we can give you a more detailed job description for any of these roles. We would love to talk with you and get to know you so feel free to text or call Melanie Grubman 802-503-9774


With the goal of continuing to create Moretown school as a community hub for our great town, we want to collect some information using the attached survey to see what kind of events, and community experience your family may enjoy. We truly hope to hear back from you and work alongside you to create a wonderful place for our children in this beautiful valley.
Regardless of your availability, please take 5 minutes to fill out this survey!

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.

Volunteer to be a Girls on the Run coach for Moretown Elementary this spring! The impact of a Girls on the Run volunteer coach is as boundless as it is beautiful. The Girls on the Run program is an after school program that uses a research based curriculum to empower, increase self-worth and spark joy in its participants.

 

Our 10-week season begins the week of March 27. Our team will meet twice weekly for 90 minutes each session to connect, move, learn and have FUN! Not a runner? Haven’t coached before? No problem! Girls on the Run VT (GOTRVT) provides training, easy to follow lesson plans, supplies and support from GOTRVT for a transformational season.

 

Visit gotrvt.org/coach to learn more or sign up to volunteer. Questions? Contact Chris Tierson at jtierson@gmavt.net  or 802-595-3329 or you can contact them directly GOTRVT at Info@girlsontherunvermont.org or 802-871-5664. 

Come join your Harwood Girls Varsity Hockey Team on the ice!  Any young skaters interested in coming to try out skating or hockey are invited to join the Harwood Girls' Varsity Hockey Team for an hour-long ice session on January 16, from 5-6! We hope to see you there!

In the spring, the Mad River Valley Soccer Association provides a competitive soccer experience for boys and girls from the Mad River Valley and Waterbury areas. The Spring Travel program participates in the Vermont Soccer League and is for players who have demonstrated a higher level of skill and commitment to soccer.  The first games are the first weekend in May; the last game is typically in mid-June.  Teams practice at Mad River Park, with typically Two practices per week.

 

Spring soccer is based on the player's birth year; registration will be open for players born between the years 2005 to 2014. We will offer a Spring program for our younger players; registration will be forthcoming.

 

Registration will occur from January 9, 2023, to January 30, 2023; the registration fee will be $130.

 

Late registration (After January 30, 2023) will be based on roster availability (you are not guaranteed a spot after January 30), AND pricing will increase to $150, until Late registration closes on February 24.

 

Here is the link to register:https://system.gotsport.com/programs/C74956924?reg_role=player

Please contact registrar.mrvsa@gmail.com with any questions.