Sunday, April 30, 2023

Bobcat Bulletin 4/30/23

 

A Charlotte's Web Celebration in Kindergarten!


School News:

We hope everyone had a good spring break.  Mine was soggy, but certainly productive:)


STAFF SPOTLIGHTS:




“My favorite part of Moretown school is our community and how people come together to help one another.” Mrs. Dow is making a camper out of a school bus which is taking some time, but she also likes gardening, hiking, exploring, mountain biking, skiing, and camping.

Mrs. Dow has wanted to teach since 3rd and 4th grade, she said her teacher in 3rd and 4th grade made her want to teach because it looked like fun. Right now Mrs. Dow is teaching kindergarten but she’s also taught preschool, and first and second grade. Mrs. Dow's favorite subject to teach is E.C.O but she also loves to teach kids to love books. I had also asked Mrs. Dow what her favorite part of teaching was and she said the kids. Mrs. Dow is a really nice and amazing teacher.

By Alayna Coon






How lucky are we that we get two PE/Health teachers this year?!? Ms. Zaino has been with us for 3 months and she is loving getting to know the students here and at WES. Her favorite thing about teaching is learning about students and what they enjoy. Her favorite school lunch is breakfast for lunch.

When she is not teaching Ms. Zaino loves to compete in sports and can often be found outdoors. Here’s some other interesting facts about her. Her favorite color is green. Her favorite animal is a rabbit. Her favorite holiday is Halloween. Her favorite snack is Cheez-its. And someday she would really like to travel to Australia. We enjoyed getting to know Ms. Zaino.
By Mason H and Mrs. Couturier






Who is the one that teaches sixth grade math? It's Mrs.B ! She grew up in Buffalo but moved to Vermont when she was young.She went to Brookside school and then to Harwood.she has been teaching for 16 years!She has taught at Crossett Brook, Main street middle school and Woodbury school. Now she works with Mrs.Hopper as her team teacher. Job wise her favorite part is connecting with kids and making conversations with kids but also other people.Her favorite subject is science.Her dream job is working with kids outdoors and working with other people.

Her favorite holiday is Thanksgiving because she loves to be with her family. Her favorite animal is a Viry bird. Her favorite color is green. She has two sons, one dog,Remi and a husband.Her favorite things to eat consist of popcorn,anything with strawberries and LOVES family cooking.I'm so glad Mrs.B came to this school. She is an awesome teacher.

By Cecily G




Do you know whose KIT animal is a dragonfly? It’s Ms. Michelle! Ms. Michelle has worked at Moretown School for 5 years, this is her 6th. She remembers some of the students here who were in preschool when she started. Her favorite thing about teaching is that she gets to learn with kids and everyday is different. She has taught many things in her career; preschool, yoga, reading and math. Her favorite school lunch is mac & cheese and salad.

When she is not teaching, she enjoys gardening, having tea with friends and spending time outside. She loves the colors purple and green. Her favorite animals are any type of cat or wild cat. She has a pet cat at home too. Ms. Michelle’s favorite holiday is the winter Solstice. We’re glad to have her here with us at MES!

By Elaina, Lucille and Ms. Couturier





There is someone in this building who adores the ocean and goes often, in fact her favorite color is ocean blue! Any guesses? It is Ms. Poulin, who some students call Ms. Kelly. She has been here at Moretown for 27 years and remembers her first students fondly. The thing she likes most about teaching is being with kids. She has many different editions of UNO and loves to play games with students. Her favorite school lunch is pizza.

When she is not working here at MES, she also works with younger students (before they even get to school). She also likes to go to the gym and hike. And she also loves to spend time with her family and travel. Her favorite animal is a sloth and her favorite holiday is Christmas. We are so glad that Kelly is here with us!

By Amos W, Callum T and Ms. Couturier




Notes from the Health Office

Needed for Nurses Office: ONLY

1. Short sleeved shirts that are gender neutral in color, Preschool sizes and sizes for our larges 5th/6th graders
2. Stretch waistband pants or sweatpants that are gender neutral in color, Preschool sizes (sizes 4T-6) and sizes for our 5th/6th graders (sizes 12-16)


Do you recognize these bikes?  
If so, please come by and pick them up.







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.






                          _____________    SUMMER PROGRAMMING _______________
MRV Summer FUNd  Summer Activity Scholarship Fund  The MRV Summer FUNd is here to help ensure that children in the valley who want to participate in summer programs, but for whom the cost would exclude participation, are given the opportunity.

Children must be school aged, 4-18, and either attend one of the valley schools, live in the valley or have parents who work in the valley. The camps can be local or national, day or sleep away. Please note that camps fill up quickly and many camps have already opened up their application process. So don't delay and don't hesitate to apply if you need a little extra help. Every effort will be made to process requests within one week.

Please fill out a separate form for each child. Here is a link to the MRV Summer FUNd form


July Camps, 2023
Join us for summer fun in the Valley!
To register for camps click here

Magic Toy Box Camp
with Tracy Martin at Phantom Theater
Open up a magic toy box and discover what’s inside! Zany characters, silly
stories, and adventures to far-off places steer our journey through the
elements of creative play. In this longtime favorite camp, children use
theater, dance, and the power of their imaginations to create characters,
simple props and costumes, filling their own magic toy boxes with
unforgettable experiences.  Contact Tracy at tracy@madriver.com  to sign up.

AGES 4-6 years old
JULY 17-21
Monday-Friday, 9-12pm
$150 for the week
sibling rates apply
scholarships available

 
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.



Saturday, April 22, 2023

Bobcat Bulletin 4/21/23

 

BAM BAM visited this week!



School News:
Marathon KITS this week 







VTCAP Testing for grades 3-6.  Please see this letter for more information.

Trevor Jewett completed his  6-week residency here at Moretown School.  Thanks Trevor!



 During the month of May we will be encouraging walking to school to reduce pollution and to encourage students to be active. The main event will be taking place on Wednesay May 10th.  During our event we will have one main drop off location at the Moretown Store. You may drive around the side entrance and drop your kids off at the handicap ramp at the end of the buiding.  Plese do not let your kids off in the main parking lot.   Staff will accompany the students on their walk and parents are welcome to join!  There will be snacks, stickers and hopefully music. 

In addition,  the school will be running a competition among classes to see who will get the infamous Muddy Boot Award!  Students will receive punchcards that will be stamped by nurse Phil if they walk or bike to school between May 10- May 31st! 
The class with the most punches wins!  May is a great time to park at the store and walk your kids to school or join up with an organized group and take the trail to school from South Hill.

If you would like to help lead a bike ride, a walk from South Hill or play music in our parade on Wednesday May 10th email Melnaie Grubman ( mom of Judah 8 and Ezra 10) bikingmelanie@gmail.com


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We Heart Art

Community Mosaic for Moretown Elementary School


We are pleased to share our Artist in Residence for Moretown School, Bette Ann Libby. Bette Ann Libby has been a painter and mosaic & ceramic artist for 50 years. She has created many community mosaic murals & founded “Studios Without Walls”. Additional information about Bette Ann Libby can be found here:


https://www.artworkarchive.com/profile/bette-ann-libby


Mosaics are an accessible medium that provide a creative and innovative way to

personalize and transform any space. This hands-on workshop will create a community

ceramic shard mosaic mural for the Moretown Elementary School, created as a team

with the students from grades pre-k to 6th, which will be hung at the Moretown Elementary School building. The workshop will take place at the school during the art classes over a two week period, a total of 8 classes each week.


We are gracious for the support of our P.T.O. for sponsoring this very special opportunity!






Lareau Farm and Forest

Student Art Show


Lareau Farm and Forest, with support from the MRV Rotary and MRV Arts, is thrilled to once again host the Student Art Show in the Dairy Barn. The art show will showcase student work from local schools and will be available to the public for viewing Thursday-Sunday, May 18-21 and May 25-28 in the Big Red Barn. Thurs/ Fri from 4pm-9pm and Sat/ Sun. from 12pm-9pm. Stop by and support our local students!


Please also join us at Lareau Farm for the ROUTE 100 ART FEST, May 20th from 11:00-6:00. This is a free event for families with professional and student vendors, flatbread, cash bar, activities for the kids and a live music line up."




TWO Art Shows!



This week at ECO

Kindergarten Mud Day was a success!







STAFF SPOTLIGHTS:








We have a couple folks who retired, but could not stay away! Ms. Baker is one of those people. She has been teaching here at MES for 29 years. She LOVES teaching reading the most! Many students have benefited from her love of teaching. She remembers her first students fondly. Her favorite school lunch is cheesy dunkers.


When she is not at MES one thing she really enjoys is paddle boarding. Her favorite snack food is crunchy cheetos. She is a big fan of traveling. One place she’d love to visit is Greece. Her favorite animal is a giraffe and her favorite holiday is Christmas. She loves the color teal and also makes art. We’re so glad that Ms. Baker unretired to be with us this year!


By Porter C and Ms. Couturier













Do you know who has worked at Moretown School for 39 years? It’s Ms. H, and she still remembers students from those first years!! For many years Ms. Hartshorn taught 1st and 2nd grade with her teaching partner Ms. Orr. The thing she loves most about teaching is being with kids and witnessing them have “a-ha” moments. Her favorite animal is the goldfinch (also her ECO name) and she’s a fan of tigers as well. Her favorite pet ever was a cat named Taffy. Her favorite game is UNO Attack, which I bet she loves playing with her two grandsons. A little more about Ms. H; she loves the color blue, breakfast of lunch here at Moretown, and her favorite holiday to celebrate is Juneteenth. How fortunate are we that Ms. H loves this place so much?



By Lucille J and Ms Couturier




Who teaches music to more than 400 students in the valley? Mr. Hill, that’s who! Mr. Hill shared about himself recently, and here are some things to know. His favorite unit to teach in music is the material for the spring concert. His favorite thing about teaching is the students! His favorite school lunch is tacos. And if you were wondering what his favorite type of music is, well, it’s Jazz!

Outside of school, he is an accomplished musician who plays Jazz. When he is not teaching, he most loves playing with his family. His favorite animal is his dog and his favorite color is purple. His favorite snack food is licorice. And did you know that he donated a kidney to help a family member? We’re glad to have Mr. Hill here at Moretown to teach us all music!










Did you know that our nurse sees 100 PERCENT of the kids in the school almost daily!!!


Yea 100 PERCENT and why does our nurse see 100 percent, he stands at the front door and gives fist bumps to people that walk in. Our nurse’s name is Phil Stolz. Phil is 52 years old. He grew up in South Dakota and went to college at Norwich university, to become a nurse in 2015. Before that Phil was an eye care technician from 2002-2015, and BEFORE THAT he was a boatswain mate in the military. Phil was in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1994-2002. Phil became a nurse because he can help people and many other things.


Phil teaches at the community college of Vermont. He teaches phlebotomy, introduction to healthcare and medical ethics. Phlebotomy is the mastery of blood draw.


Now you know about our nurse Phil and how many things he does thanks for reading!

By Chase G





Do you know Ally Shea, your kids' gym / physical education teacher?


She has been a P.E. teacher at Moretown for about 8 years, she said she has always loved working with kids and always thought being a P.E teacher was a neat job for her interests. She went to college at JSC (Johnson state college) which is now named NVU (Northern vermont university)for her degree. Her favorite game to teach is survivor, and for anyone who doesn’t know what survivor is your child would either be on team BOB or team CAT, and there would be a series of challenges where you get points if your team wins and at the end of survivor she would then add up the points and one team will win!


Ms. Ally has 1 kid that is 1 ½ years old and another on the way, along with a dog named Sabre and a cat named Phoebe. Something she enjoys doing in her free time is pottery! She said in the interview that she learned pottery highschool and continued to take classes every so often after she graduated high school. I asked her what her favorite healthy food to eat was and she answered with something i’ve actually never heard of, which are Thai peanut bowls and she also said they had lots of veggies! I’m definitely going to try that sometime. Another question I had asked her was what her favorite unhealthy food was. She said Strawberry shortcake, yummy! She is a great P.E teacher and we love having her here to teach us!


By Bailey S.

PTO Updates

Hope everyone is baking cookies this week with your cookie love dough.  Thanks for your continued support of the PTO!

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.





 
                          _____________    SUMMER PROGRAMMING _______________
MRV Summer FUNd  Summer Activity Scholarship Fund  The MRV Summer FUNd is here to help ensure that children in the valley who want to participate in summer programs, but for whom the cost would exclude participation, are given the opportunity.

Children must be school aged, 4-18, and either attend one of the valley schools, live in the valley or have parents who work in the valley. The camps can be local or national, day or sleep away. Please note that camps fill up quickly and many camps have already opened up their application process. So don't delay and don't hesitate to apply if you need a little extra help. Every effort will be made to process requests within one week.

Please fill out a separate form for each child. Here is a link to the MRV Summer FUNd form


July Camps, 2023
Join us for summer fun in the Valley!
To register for camps click here

Magic Toy Box Camp
with Tracy Martin at Phantom Theater
Open up a magic toy box and discover what’s inside! Zany characters, silly
stories, and adventures to far-off places steer our journey through the
elements of creative play. In this longtime favorite camp, children use
theater, dance, and the power of their imaginations to create characters,
simple props and costumes, filling their own magic toy boxes with
unforgettable experiences.  Contact Tracy at tracy@madriver.com  to sign up.

AGES 4-6 years old
JULY 17-21
Monday-Friday, 9-12pm
$150 for the week
sibling rates apply
scholarships available

 
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.