November 15, 2024
The weather has changed, but it was a gorgeous week of blue
skies and smiles! Our Girl Scout Troop is hosting a Winter Clothing Swap under the roof out front of our main entrance. Feel free to drop off any unused winter gear that still has some life in it and take items that could be useful for your family. Many thanks to the Girl Scouts for providing this important service!
The school is looking for some donations of mittens for our ECO closet. The school always has gear available for when students don't have something on a given day and we are running very low with mittens (yes, we've looked through the clothing swap). We appreciate you looking through the closet at home and dropping off anything that might not longer be of use to your family.
I personally want to send all of you an extra thank you for your
diligence in getting students to school on time. A few weeks ago we had close to 20 tardy students waiting in line at Brenda's window and this week we saw only single digits! Bravo!
There seems to be a stir in the air thinking 
about another tough budget season ahead. We don't know too much yet but I encourage you to all stay tuned with the conversations both at the HUUSD School Board level and with the HUUSD Finance Committee. On Tuesday, November 19th from 7-8:30pm Harwood will be hosting a panel discussion titled "Property Taxes & Beyond: Understanding Public Education Funding in Vermont." Loocal lawmakers, a financial expert and Superintendent Leichliter will be on the panel to discuss the important things contributing to taxes currently and what's on the horizon. I encourage anyone that can make it to show up and ask the tough questions.
Students in gradfes 1-6 participate in the Winter Sports Program
at Sugarbush in the months of January, February and March. If you have not done so already, please fill out THIS FORM for your 1st through 6th grader by November 25th. Thanks to all of you who already have!
Next week we have a full week of school. In observation of Thanksgiving there will be NO SCHOOL on Wednesday, November 27-29th.
May you all have a warm and joy-filled weekend. I look forward to welcoming students back on Monday.
Ms. Kate
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The 15th Annual River of Light Lantern Parade will be held on Saturday, December 7th, 2024 in Waterbury. 5:00pm
About A River of Light
Every December since 2010, community members of all ages have been coming together to celebrate and participate in the excitement of the River of Light Lantern Parade and festivities! In addition to enjoying the lengthy stream of enchanting lanterns, community members can gather at the parade’s destination for hot chocolate, a bonfire, and entertainment such as Cirque de Fuego – fire spinners. Past years have included Burlington’s street Samba band, Sambatucada, which has led the procession and are often joined by Burlington’s Brass Balagan.
The parade will leave from Brookside Primary School, to Stowe Street and proceed to Dac Rowe Park (parking available behind school).
Lantern Building workshops: ROL Lantern Workshops | MakerSphere
Parade Information: https://www.makerspherevt.com/copy-of-parade-info
Footloose!
The Sharon Academy invites you and your students to a special FREE dress rehearsal of our student-led production of Footloose!
This year's senior class chose Footloose with young audiences in mind, hoping to share their love of theater with the next generation.
Performance Details:
We would be honored if you would join us to support our talented students, many of whom are alumni of your schools!
Please RSVP to [email protected] by Tuesday, November 19th, so we can get a headcount.
We hope you can come enjoy this exciting performance!
Sincerely,
The Sharon Academy Community
Outdoor Portrait Day by Ember Photo
Please join us at our upcoming Outdoor Portrait Day this coming Sunday Nov. 17th from 11am til 3pm, on our scenic hillside in Moretown (aka Ember Hill Farm). Please follow the links below to sign-up and for more info. If times before 11am or after 3pm are the only option for you, please contact us, as we might be able to accommodate you. Our program will be very similar to past years, but please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or ideas to share. We are also available for more customized photo sessions here in Moretown or elsewhere, as our schedule allows.
We hope to see many of you again soon. Feel free to spread the word (info/links below)
Thanks so much,
Brian and Emily
OUTDOOR PORTRAIT DAYS - Fall 2024
by Ember Photography
Sunday, November 17th, 2024 ~11am-3pm
@ Ember Hill Farm - 514 Howes Rd - Moretown, VT (drive slowly, turn into access 100yds north of our driveway (follow signs), park in field, and enjoy short walk on an grassy trail)
SIGN UP, HERE:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4DAFA823A7F94-53284693-outdoor#/
FB Event Listing/Info:
https://www.facebook.com/share/15XP3Sp4Hk/
Contact: Brian Mohr and Emily Johnson / EmberPhoto
text/cell 802-989-0570
Mountainfilm on Tour, November 16, 2024 at the Big Picture
Neck of the Woods Childcare and Early Education Center is pleased to bring the Mountainfilm on Tour to the Big Picture in Waitsfield on Saturday, November 16th. This continues a 24-year tradition for this fun event, which has been hosted in the past by Waitsfield Children’s Center. This year, there will be a matinee (starting at 1:00 PM) and an evening show at 7:00 pm. Ticket prices are $20 for adults and 13 yo or older, $15 for ages 6 to 12, and free for ages 5 and under. There will be a big silent auction and raffle, with event sponsors and donations from around the Mad River Valley and beyond.
The event will show films selected from the Mountainfilm festival in Telluride, Colorado. The films explore themes connected to Mountainfilm’s mission of using the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create a better world. www.mountainfilm.org.
Buy tickets here: https://cur8.com/projects/2024MountainfilmNOW
Winter Clothing Exchange - Presented by Girl Scout Troop 64227
Just like our popular Halloween Costume swap, we will be facilitated a FREE winter clothing exchange on the front porch of Moretown Elementary School- take what you need, give what you don't. Thanks for helping outfit your community and keeping clothes out of landfills!
Please drop off (and shop for) the following in clean, good used condition:
Any sizes (toddler, child, adult):
Mittens, Gloves (full pairs only :))
Wool Socks/ Ski Socks
Thermal base layers (aka long underwear)
Winter coats
Snow pants
Fleeces and Wool Sweaters
Neck Warmers
Warm Hats
Winter boots
The exchange will run Monday, Novemnber 11th through Tuesday, November 26th. Any items remaining will be donated to the MES Eco Closet as needed or Amy's Armoire in Barre (a non-profit supporting children and families in the foster care system).
Join Girl Scouts!
We currently have four open spots for girls in grades 2-6 to join Girl Scout Troop 64227. We meet on the second and fourth Monday of each month from 2:20-3:45 at MES. Our troop loves crafts, community service, ice skating and camping. You can register online by clicking here.
We'd also love to have an opportunity for girls in grades K-1 to join the fun. To start a "Daisy" Girl Scout Troop, two adult volunteers are needed. If you are interested in helping make this happen for our youngest students, we'd be happy to provide support in doing so! You can find more information on starting a troop by clicking here, or email me at [email protected].
-Kae Zaino and Jeannie Randall
