January 17, 2025
Our PTO-sponsored Winter Sports Program was a huge success on Tuesday with our students in grades 1-6 traveling
to Sugarbush to ski and ride. Our kindergarten students spent the afternoon in Moretown cross country skiing with Mrs. Dow and did a great job being brave and learning a new skill. This continues to be one of my favorite parts of the student experience here in Moretown. These opportunities give our students access to a healthy winter activity that our region is known for while also providing a path for students to build confidence outside of the classroom. Be sure to scroll down on this week's bulletin to view additional photographs from a fun day on the mountain/trails as well as other images from a full week of learning.
Mrs. Hopper's fifth and sixth grade class has been studying Ancient Egypt and just put their final touches on their handmade egyptian masks. Their masks look incredible and brings their learning to life in a whole new way! To learn more, we encourage you to ask a fifth or sixth grader about mumifying fruit :-) 
These winter days are made more enjoyable by outdoor play and no one loves fresh snow quite like elementary students. If you haven't already, please make sure that your student has an extra change of clothes in their backpack or cubby. It's hard to learn if you are sitting in cold wet clothing, and it's even more challenging to not participate in the outdoor fun.
We will be sending some bobcat luck to our Moretown Lego Robotics Team as they travel to Global Foundaries this weekend to compete in the state tournament. This group, along with their leaders Mish Boreanaz and Jason Stevenson, placed second in the regional competition in early December and has been working hard to prepare for this weekend's event. We know they'll make us proud!
We always have snacks available in the office for students
who get hungry throughout the day. We are running low on snacks and are asking for donations so that we can continue to provide this support to students. All snacks need to be peanut-free and non-perishable. Many thanks to those that have already contributed.
Next week is forecasted to be quite cold with wind chill factors below zero degrees. Our student handbook indicates that we will remain indoors if the "real feel" is less than zero degrees farenheit. If it's looking like we will not be able to travel to Sugarbush this coming week due to cold temperatures, we will cancel the program on Monday afternoon and alert folks through SchoolMessenger. We would not be able to make up that lost time but would resume skiing/riding on January 28th.
We hope that you all enjoy a long weekend with your student(s). We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday, January 21st.
Ms. Kate
Upcoming Dates:
January 20- No school
January 21- Winter Sports Program (XC ski for kindergarten)
January 28- Winter Sports Program (XC ski for kindergarten)
February 4- Winter Sports Program (XC ski for kindergarten)
February 11- Winter Sports Program (XC ski for kindergarten)
February 24- March 4 February Break
March 11- Winter Sports Program (XC ski for kindergarten)
March 18- Winter Sports Program (XC ski for kindergarten)
March 21- No School
Mark your calendars!
May 15 K-6 Spring Concert
May 19-23 Troy Wunderle’s Big Top Circus residency at MES (performance May 22nd)- sponsored by the Moretown PTO
PTO Update
We have new Moretown Merch! The Moretown School PTO is excited to share that we have opened a new merch store! Sweatshirts, t-shirts, notebooks, coffee mugs, and more. Check it out at https://moretown-school-pto.printify.me/products. Apparel is available in a variety of colors and adult and youth sizes. We have a couple of designs right now: the "More Joy, More Community, More Kindness, Moretown" logo and one that features the school mascot, the bobcat. For the next two weeks, as we launch the store, we're offering 10% off!! If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].
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Stark Mountain Foundation StorySki
2025 Girls On The Run Team is looking for coaches!!
Make a positive impact and empower young Vermont girls by volunteering as a Girls on the Run coach at Moretown Elementary this spring! With caring coaches who mentor and motivate, all girls can reach new heights. This season's curriculum inspires all participants to say “I can!” to every obstacle that comes their way. Team members build confidence to overcome difficult situations, inspire others to keep going when it’s hard, and embrace their confidence to make a difference in their community.
Not a runner? Haven’t coached before? No problem! Girls on the Run VT (GOTRVT) provides training, easy to follow lesson plans, supplies and support for a transformational season. Our season begins the week of March 17th, and ends with a celebratory 5K on Saturday May 31st. Our team will meet twice weekly for 90 minute sessions to connect, move, learn and have FUN!
Visit gotrvt.org/coach to learn more or sign up to volunteer. Questions? Contact Christine Tierson at [email protected] or 802-595-3329 or go directly to GOTRVT at [email protected] or 802-871-5664.
Mad River Path Camps
The Mad River Path Association is a local Vermont nonprofit aiming to increase access to the outdoors for all. We have several weeks of adventurous fun lined up this summer for kids and teens aged 9-15. Programs run for 5 or 6 days, with both day programs and overnight options. You can view the individual camp programs on our website as well as detailed information about our leadership, philosophy, and past camper experience.
We believe greatly in financial accessibility, and there are sliding scale and scholarship options so that no one is left out for lack of funds.
Mad River Path Summer Programs Website
Mad River Valley Little League
Register Today!
https://leagues.bluesombrero.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1932792
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Thomas Jacobs
Hello neighbors!
We have arranged for a Toddler/Pre-K Gym Time (ages 2-4) starting on 1/10 every other Friday from Jan-March from 5 pm-6:30 pm at the Moretown Elementary School. It'll be a chance for our little ones to run around and play during the cold winter months. The plan is to have mostly free time with the occasional organized game.
The dates will be 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, and 3/21.
Please follow the signs and enter through the Owl Door. All you will have to do is sign a quick waiver and you'll be good to go. Please reach out with any questions.
Hope to see you there!
Thomas
