Bobcat Bulletin 4/10/23

These future engineers put the new fire ring together in no time!

 
School News:

VTCAP:

This year, Vermont will be implementing for the first time, the Vermont Comprehensive Assessment Program (VTCAP) provided by Cognia in replacement of the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBAC) and Vermont Science Assessment (VTSA). As in the past, students in grades 3-9 will be assessed in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math, and students in grades 5, 8 and 11 will be assessed in Science. The schedule for testing in our school is as follows:

Grade	Date
3-6 ELA	5/3, 5/4
3-6 Math	5/9, 5/11
5th- Science	4/17, 4/19

Please note these dates on your calendar now. The testing window for these assessments is more narrow than in the past; it is therefore even more important than ever that students being assessed are at school on these identified dates. Look for more information on these assessments as the testing date gets closer.

 

A newly registered Little Free Library on the Rec playground with children's books, care of MRNA and 5th/6th graders of the past.

We Heart Art

We are so exited to welcome an Artist in Residence in May, sponsored by the PTO... more details will be coming soon.  It's going to be amazing!

This week at ECO

5th/6th graders were looking for signs of wildlife in the Moretown Forest

PTO Updates

Meeting tonight via zoom!

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.

 U6 & U8 Mad River Valley Soccer Spring '23 
Registration in now open!

This program is designed to be fun for the kids,  there will be little to no "training" at any of these sessions - certainly no lines or laps or standing around.  The sole design for this age group is to get the kids coming back the next year to play! At each session the kids will spend about 15 minutes working on a skill that will help in the small-sided games and be reflective of a growing skill set for kids this age.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM Don Haddox, Director of the Mad River Soccer U8 Program:    "I desperately need volunteer parents to be on each field with me.  You need absolutely zero soccer knowledge or coaching ability, you only need to be able to repeat: "which way is your team going?"  "How can you help?" and likely with the younger groups wipe away some tears of uncertainty and make sure kids are as involved as they, personally, can be that day. You don't even need to commit to helping every week and you can always be on your child's field - front row seat!  There is a place in the registration form to check "yes" if you'd be willing to help out."

Birth years: U8 -2015 & 2016; U6 - 2017 & 2018 (2019 - please connect with me directly)

WHEN: April 28th, 2023 - June 10, 2023, no sessions the weekend of Memorial Day

• U8 - Fridays at 5:15 - 6:30 and Saturdays at `10:00 - 11:15
• U6 - Saturdays 9:00 

WHERE: Tentatively at Mad River Park, but may move to the Polo fields behind Waitsfield Town Hall

COST: U8: $100 U6: $60
Registration Link:
https://www.highlandsoccer.net/mad-river-valley-soccer/

Highlander Youth Lacrosse

Highlander youth lacrosse is seeking more players to join the girls 3/4 team this year.  No experience needed and we will provide equipment.  The season runs mid April through early June with practices on Monday and Thursdays at 5 and games on Sunday, usually in the mornings.   You can find registration at madriverlax.com. Come learn more about this fun and exciting team sport!  Email coaches with questions- hannahflynn@gmail.com and cannonmartin22@gmail.com
 

    MRV Library Programs

Peeps Diorama Contest    3/25-4/1 Submissions
4/3-4/15 Voting       The Mad River Libraries are excited to announce the eighth annual Peeps® Diorama Contest. Community members of all ages are invited to create a book or literary-themed diorama using marshmallow Peeps® as characters. Entries may be submitted at any MRV Library between Saturday, March 25 - Saturday April 1. Public viewing and voting will be held at the libraries from April 3-April 15. For complete rules and an entry form, please visit joslinmemoriallibrary.com, moretownlibrary.com, or warrenlibrary.com.

Willy Wonka Auditions
 

The Valley Players are seeking children ages 8 - 12 to play Oompa Loompas in their summer production of Willy Wonka. Auditions will be held on Monday, April 10, at 6:00 at the Valley Players Theater, 4254 Main Street, Waitsfield. Rehearsals will be primarily on Sunday afternoons and one week night, TBD. Shows are Thurs-Sun, June 29-July 16. Please email director Ruth Ann Pattee at ruthann@valleyplayers.com if you plan to come to audition. For more information go to valleyplayers.com.