Bobcat Bulletin 2/17/23

School News:

But first a little something about next week....

Hi Moretown Families and Staff,
We are gearing up for our first ever Moretown Winter Fun day next Tuesday, February 21st. We will not be skiing due to President's Weekend (too busy on the mountain) and instead have a variety of whole school activities planned including outdoor adventures, a movie and an opportunity to explore and play in different classrooms.


We are looking forward to this day of fun and are hoping to serve a special snack to all children. This is where you can help! If you are able, please send in one unopened bag of snack food per family (peanut free, please!). We will combine the snacks into a giant bowl to make our very own Moretown Bobcat Mix to share with friends. Some snack suggestions include Goldfish crackers, pretzels, popcorn, other small crackers, mini marshmallows, cereal, dried fruit. Please send food donations to school by Monday, February 20th.


Thank you! Questions? Reach out to Pam Dow via email (pdow@huusd.org).


And make sure to dress warm for outdoor play on 2/21/21!

100th day project on display in the multi-purpose room

This week we celebrated Random Acts of Kindness week... turns out there are many acts of kindness around here, random or otherwise.  Check out a couple highlights:

Kindness selfies

watercolor hearts to start the day

Musical Notes

A message from Chris Rivers: 

HUUSD Music is pleased to present Band Nite! next Wed. Feb. 22 at 7:30pm.   Details Below:

• Program Order: 6th grade HUUSD Band, 7/8 HUUSD Band, HS Band (Each group is performing two songs)
• Concert length: approx. 1 hour
• Dress: Black and White
• Student Arrival time: 7-7:15pm
• Live Stream: For those family members who are unable to attend in person we're pleased to offer a live stream of the performance with many thanks to MRVTV and our friends Rob and Tony for making this happen!  Live Stream link here:   tune in at 7:30 pm pm 2/22 from anywhere!

Questions welcomed anytime!

Chris

We Heart Art

5/6 Silhouette Paintings

Moretown Elementary School

YEARBOOK 22-23

Moretown School has worked with Josten Memory Books to put together a PreK-Grade 6 yearbook, highlighting our year together.

The yearbook is 44 pages and highlights each class, individual student photos,  and collage pages highlighting our school days together and what we value as a learning community.

Yearbooks can be purchased for $17 each.  There are two ways you can order.  Either with the order sheet attached, along with submitting the total for your order in cash or check made out to “Moretown Elementary School,”  AND writing “Yearbook” on the memo line.

The second way you can order a yearbook is by using an online pay line.  The price of the yearbook will be $17 online, but there is an additional .99 charged as a service fee for using a credit card as form of payment, bringing the total of each book to $17.99.

This is the link that will take you to the online pay site:

 https://www.shop.memorybook.com/school/232833moretownelementaryschool/

Use this School Code: 232833

Orders are open starting today and will end on March 30, 2023.  March 30, 2023 will be the absolute last day for any orders to be received online or received at school.  We suggest purchasing your yearbook sooner, rather than later.

Reach out to Brenda at (802)496-3742 or bhartshorn@huusd.org if you have any questions.

                            

Deadline for all orders is March 30, 2023.  

If you prefer to order online, this is the link that will take you to the online pay site:

 https://www.shop.memorybook.com/school/232833moretownelementaryschool/

Use this School Code: 232833

There will be an additional charge of .99 as a service fee when ordering online using a credit card.  Deadline for all orders online is also March 30, 2023.    Please reach out to Brenda in the office at (802)496-3742 or email her at bhartshorn@huusd.org, if you have any questions.

This week at ECO

ECO Forest Fest is this weekend!  Make sure to come and join us in the forest on Sunday Feb 19!

PTO Updates

These students love skiing!

Harwood Unified Union School District
340 Mad River Park, Suite 7
Waitsfield, VT 05673

In accordance with Article 9 of the Harwood Unified Union School District (HUUSD) organizational meeting held on August 31, 2016, we are notifying you that the HUUSD Annual Report, which includes the proposed 2023-2024 school budget, will be available February 17, 2023.

The report will be available online at huusd.org. You may also request a copy by calling 802-583-7953. We can mail the copy or you may arrange pickup at the HUUSD Central Office.

The board will hold an annual meeting and informational budget meeting at Harwood Union High School and via Zoom on March 6, 2023 at 6PM. See the HUUSD website for instructions on joining the meeting.

On March 7, 2023 the budget vote will be by Australian ballot in all six towns. Voters can obtain absentee and early ballots from their respective town clerks.

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.

Good afternoon,

I wanted to let you know that the MRVIC has decided to offer an Afterschool Enrichment FUNd to help parents of children attending one of the four Valley elementary schools cover the cost of afterschool activities. Afterschool programs provide children with important opportunities to be active and engaged during out-of-school hours.  Whether sports, arts, music, science, or another type of non-daycare afterschool program, the MRVIC would like to ensure that any child who would like to participate can.  (Note: The MRV Community Fund currently assists families who need help covering the costs of afterschool daycare. ) 

 

Because this fund is limited in scope, we would like applicants to be recommended by their school’s principal or school counselor.  You likely have a better sense of who in your school would benefit from afterschool activities and which parents might need assistance to cover the associated expenses.  MRVIC would  prefer to pay the program directly for the enrollment fees. 

 

Please forward this to the school counselors.  And do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.  I will be sending information out on the MRV Summer FUNd shortly.

Patty Giometti

Coordinator, Afterschool FUNd

 

The Children's Room Winter Programs  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

 

Green Mountain Performing Arts Summer Camps      Join Green Mountain Performing Arts for a Summer full of dancing, games, crafts and more!

We have camp options for ages 3+ in a variety of dance styles and themes like Encanto, JoJo Siwa, Kidz Bop, Matilda The Musical and more.  You are bound to find something that your dancer will enjoy. Register soon to secure your spot!

All Summer 2023 info can be found here.
 

Harwood Girls Basketball Camps     Tommy Young will be offering a summer basketball camp to be held in the Harwood Union High School Gym.
The camps will be held June 26 through June 30th
Grades 2-5:  8am - 11am
Grades 6-9:  11am - 2pm
For more information and the registrations form, click here.