December 8, 2023
We want to welcome all of our families to attend the Artisans' Sale
this coming Saturday, December 9th from 9-3 pm here at the Moretown Elementary School. The Artisans' Sale is hosted by our amazing PTO and serves as a fundraiser for our Winter Ski Program. This event will host 27 local vendors, our school book fair and a raffle to support the PTO. Santa will be here from 10-2 to hand out candy canes to excited children! Please consider attending and shopping locally this holiday season.
I want to send a big 'Thank You!' to all of you for adhering to our
dismissal changes. While this has made a positive change for student safety, it is still not enough. Starting next week we will be adjusting our dismissal timeline to allow for buses to leave BEFORE students are called for parent pick up. Once the buses leave, cars will be asked to pull through our bus loop so that students can use the sidewalk to load into cars. This will delay the start of parent pick up by 5 minutes and we welcome you to adjust your afternoon routines to accomodate this change. Parent pick up will not start before 2:22 pm.
To continue to make things more safe for students during dismissal, we will ask that students load cars from the sidewalk. Once cars are loaded, we will allow cars to pass on the left side to leave the lot. School staff will be out there to help with this new pattern and we are hopeful that by the end of next week we find ourselves with a more efficient and safe way to see our students off. We welcome any and all feedback as we work to button up this process.
We look forward to welcoming our students back next week.
Ms. Kate
Moretown Artisans' Fair:
Celebrate the magic of the season at the Moretown Artisans' Sale! Explore the talents of 23 local vendors offering unique treasures, from handcrafted jewelry to exquisite woodwork. Bring the family for a joyful encounter with Santa and capture the moment with a photo.
Immerse yourself in a world of creativity with diverse artworks, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, and photography. Indulge in delicious local treats, and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Our artisans have curated a collection that reflects the true spirit of the holidays.
Join us on Saturday December 9th from 9-3 at Moretown School for a festive day of holiday shopping, incredible art and community spirit. The Moretown PTO is also hosting an incredible raffle! Free admission for all! Let's support our local economy and make this season special together. For more information, visit https://moretownartisan.com/ . Don't miss the Moretown Artisans' Sale – where art meets heart! 
From the PTO:
Crossett Brook and Harwood Union Middle Schools present Seussical, Jr!
Friday, December 8 and Saturday, December 9, 7pm both nights
Harwood Union High School Theater
Free admission! Donations encouraged, fundraising bake sale to follow.
This energetic mashup of Dr. Seuss stories involves more than 70 middle school student actors and tech crew! This show is appropriate for all ages!
It’s time for the MRV Great Amazing Bear Story Contest!
With near record bear counts this year it’s no wonder there are so many bear sightings in the Mad River Valley. The VT Fish & Wildlife Department estimates 7,000-8,500 bears statewide, a 5 year high with an estimated 2,000 more animals than just a few years ago. As bears seek and compete for new territories to call their own, we find more bears popping up all over our community. It’s the perfect opportunity to embrace living in bear country by sharing collective stories, wildlife appreciations, and tips & tricks for our peaceful coexistence!
The MRV Bear Initiative wants to hear your best bear stories from 2023 . Share with others and become eligible to win some cool prizes!
Details:
Craft your story and submit it to the MRV Bear Initiative before Wednesday January 31st, 2024. Your story only needs to be long enough to capture our attention. Submit any or multiple formats of recorded media – an essay, pictures, drawings, a link to a video, a poem, a diorama, etc. Choose the format that best fits your story. Selected stories will be shared with the community as educational and inspirational opportunities for all of us to enjoy.
Introducing our new children’s contest!
Children 14 & under can enter to win one of three bear themed prizes including (i.) plush toy wearable backpack (ii.) Warmies Huggable Black Bear, or a (iii.) 4-foot black bear huggable body pillow. Three lucky winners will be randomly drawn from a list of eligible entries.
Submit your stories here: https://www.madrivervalley.com/stewardmrv/living-with-bears/5-great-amazing-bear-contest/
Lacrosse Registration:
Highlander Lacrosse is excited to announce our 2024 Spring Lacrosse Season
We are very excited to be able to offer another full program of practices, games, and events this spring. It’s never too late to start; novice players are welcome! Our emphasis at all levels is for kids to have fun learning to play lacrosse and to make new friends.
Registration is now open at www.highlanderlacrosse.com.
The Highlander Lacrosse Program includes teams for:
Kindergarten-2nd grade | Boys & Girls in the Chillax Program
3/4 grade girls | 3/4 grade boys
5/6 grade girls | 5/6 grade boys
7/8 grade girls | 7/8 grade boys
Official outdoor practices commencing in April. Some team coaches may also arrange pre-season indoor sessions before April. Practices run 1-1.5 hours and happen 2 or 3 times during the weekday. Games are scheduled to kick off during the first week of May and continue through mid-June. Games are jamboree style with teams participating in two games during the jamboree.
Registration Fees
Our Chillax program is free, but registration is required.
For grade 3-8, registration is $100 before Feb 1, 2024.
USA Lacrosse Membership ($35) is required for registration.
