February 14, 2025
We had a very exciting week here at Moretown School. We
had another successful week skiing and riding at Sugarbush on Tuesday, Author and Illustrator Dan Abdo visited Moretown on Wednesday, a snow day on Thursday and both Valentines Day and the 100th day of school today. The hallways were humming with excitement, and is evident in the photos from this week.
February is National Random Acts of Kindness month. While the national scene seems to be in turmoil, it's important to note that our students are happy and treat each other with kindness each day. E
ach time we have traveled to Sugarbush the school has received compliments and praise for the manners and overall behavior of Moretown students. Volunteers, community members and guests continually comment on how nice it is to work with our students and I have never been more proud. Our Moretown values of 'Joy, Community and Kindness' continue to be evident and ring true in our students.
MES librarian Nancy Willard worked with the PTO to host Dan
Abdo, author and illustrator of the Barb series, for a workshop on Wednesday. Dan worked with our students in grades 3-6 where he shared pieces of his work and taught students to illustrate their own graphic novels. Students were enthralled with his presentation and came away with work they showed off with pride.
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It is critically important that our families educate themselves on the current proposed budget. We need families to vote on the budget whether on Town Meeting or any day leading up to it. Please stay educated and understand that if we do not pass a budget on March 4th, further cuts will be necessitated. Please visit the Harwood website for further information on what is being proposed. https://huusd.org/budget
Members of the HUUSD School Board, district leadership and I
will be hosting a Budget Q&A session at 1:30pm on Thursday, February 20th. We welcome caregivers to join us in the cafeteria prior to grabbing students at dismissal. This is an opportunity to gather informally and ask questions so that you can be an informed voter on the 4th. Please consider attending.
This coming Tuesday, February 18th is not a day that our students will travel to Sugarbush due to the volume of people visiting for President's Day. Instead, we will be hosting our annual Winter FUN day here at school. It is looking like Tuesday will be a cooler day, with temperatures in the teens so please make sure that your student comes to school with warm clothing and adequate winter gear.
The Moretown Select Board has reimagined Town Meeting this
year to get more families involved in local governance. The meeting has shifted to 4pm with a pot luck to follow and childcare available. Please reach out to the select board to secure a spot with childcare and consider being a part of the conversation.
I look forward to a full week of learning next week before heading into the winter vacation. Please note that school is on winter break from February 24-March 4th.
May you all have a nice weekend. I look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday.
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Ms. Kate
PE Updates!
We got out on the snow this week in PE and are looking forward to more time cross-country skiing after break. Students challenged their balance skiing on nordic skis without poles and tried some drills to build their agility. I've decided to host PE class in the gym on Monday, February 17 due to a forecast that is not conducive to optimal learning. My hope is that we will be able to xc ski in PE on Monday, March 10 and Monday, March 17th. I have updated the dates on the blog to reflect this.
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The Harwood District Band Festival concert will take place 
on 2/19/25 ( snow date 2/20/25 ) at 7pm at Harwood. This concert will include performances by the combined elementary ( Valley and CBMS ) bands , combined junior high ,and senior high bands. The elementary group will only include 6th grade/ 2nd year players. The dress rehearsal will happen on 2/19/25 in the morning ( snow date 2/20/25 ) at Harwood. Students should plan to arrive at HUHS 6:30-6:45 and report to the music department. We anticipate that the concert will run about an hour. Preferred dress for the concert is black/dark bottoms and a white /light shirt or top, or all black, but please do not feel pressure to purchase special clothing for this event. Nice attire is also fine.
PTO Update
FUNDRAISER ENDS THIS WEEKEND!. Our High Mowing Seeds fundraiser has begun! We may have a snow storm on the horizon, but it's time to think Spring! The PTO's High Mowing Seeds fundraiser is a great opportunity to purchase high-quality seeds for you spring and summer garden and support the Moretown PTO all at the same time. Place your order by February 16th. The High Mowing Seeds fundraiser is all online this year: https://bit.ly/MES-Seeds. Shipping is available, so please share the link with friends and family. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. 
Girl Scout Cookies!
Moretown Girls Scouts will be selling Cookies Monday at pick-up time!
2:15-2:45
Get all your favorites for $6 per box. Please pay with cash or check (made payable to Girl Scout Troop 64227).
Girls will also be selling art and bracelets!
Thank you for your support!!!
A Celebration for the Trees at Living Tree Alliance
Waterbury Recreation Summer Camp
Registration opens to Waterbury residents on February 4th and non-residentss on February 6th for this summer camp opportunity. Visit https://waterburyvt.myrec.com/info/default.aspx for more details.
Neck of the Woods
NOW is offering summer programming again this summer and will take place here at Moretown Elementary School. While registration is not open yet, check out their website for dates and other information. https://www.neckofthewoodsvt.org/summer-camps
2025 Harwood Summer Basketball Camps
It's hard to believe that we are already planning for summer! The registration for the 2025 Harwood Summer Baksetball Camps is open. This summer camp is open to players in 2nd grade through 9th grade. See the following for more information and to sign up:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DpCYjhWNG5NdTvHzaQtT3ASmuTKnY6UcNpUfIuHXspE/edit?tab=t.0
Friends of the Moretown Library Chili Cook-Off!
The Friends of the Moretown Library invite you to the third annual Friends of the Moretown Library Chili Cook-Off! It's a fun (and tasty!) community event, and all the proceeds benefit the Friends of the Library. With your ticket, not only are you supporting the Library but you also get to sample each featured chili. It's a lot of chili, so bring your appetites! Sides, desserts, and beverages sold separately.
It's an event that is sure to warm up a February evening. Tickets are $10 each.
Details: Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: The historic Moretown Town Hall & Library
Tickets: https://bit.ly/2025ChiliTickets
Vacation and summer camps at Camp Meade
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
Community Health Opportunities
Rec Committee
Melanie Flyer
