April 12, 2024
I hope that you all were able to experience the eclipse on
Monday. It has been fun hearing the students share their eclipse stories and hear their amazement of this rare celestial experience.
This coming Wednesday brings our annual field trip to the Ice Center in Waterbury where students will spend some time skating. We are asking
students to bring their own helmet (bike helmets work great!), snow pants, gloves/mittens, and a coat. The Moretown PTO is covering the cost of skate rentals and students are welcome to bring their own in so long as they have skate protectors and are labeled with their first and last name. K-2 students will skate in the morning and 3-6 will skate in the afternoon and will return in time for dismissal.
This week the Pines preschool class hosted their annual Author's Tea. 
Family members joined in celebrating these budding writers and illustrators! Several students were brave enough to read their books to the whole crowd and they were SO impressive! Thanks Miss Jenny and Ms. Lisa for helping to grow such talented students.
VTCap testing for grades 3-6 finished today and the Moretown PTO provided ice cream to celebrate with them. Thanks PTO! Those that missed testing or need a bit more time will complete theirs next week.
The HUUSD School Board has voted on a reduced budget to present to voters on April 30th. This will be an important vote to be knowledgable about so the board will be sharing messages far and wide. When documents become available I will share them here, and I encourage everyone to understand what their vote will mean this time around.
Our Spring Concert and Art Show will be hosted on Thursday, May 16th at 6pm. We encourage families to come around 5pm to view student art work
prior to the start of the performance. Families that participate in the Green Mountain Performing Arts Spring Recital at Spruce Peak should note that the dress rehearsal lands at the same time as our spring concert. Jenna Companion of GMPA has been very flexible and has indicated that all MES students should participate in their Spring Concert and will have alternate plans to prepare for the spring recital. Thank you to GMPA for their understanding and flexibility!
The spring can get quite busy with activities and events. Please review the dates below and mark your calendars now.
April 17- K-6 skating field trip @ The Ice Center
April 22-26 Vacation
April 28- Parent Info. Night on saving for college presented by MES Parent Nick Hart
April 30- School Budget Vote
May 8- Walk to School Event
May 16- MES Spring Concert and Art Show, 6pm
May 20-24 Artist-in-Residence, Lucie de LaBruere
May 22- 6th grade class trip to Hulbert Outdoor Center
May 27- Memorial Day, No School
June 10- (tentative) Step Up Day
We hope you all have a nice weekend and look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday morning.
Ms. Kate
PTO Update
A summer offering for kids aged 12 and above led by our very own Liz Harris!
The ShareMRV Farm Stand is heading into its fifth season offering fresh, healthy food based on a “take what you want, donate if you can” model. Anyone can come by the ShareMRV Farm Stand to help themselves without having to provide any personal information or demonstrate specific financial need. Open all day every day during growing season, the ShareMRV Farm Stand is located at Lareau Farm in Waitsfield.
https://www.instagram.com/sharemrv/
The Children's Room has some great special events coming up, including the Dabble Days Spring Art Fling on Saturday, April 13th and the Children & Families Tag Sale on May 31st and June 1st. See the below flyer for more information!
Summer FUNd Applications Open for 2024
Is your child looking for an enriching and engaging summer experience? The MRV Summer FUNd is here to help ensure that any child who wants this opportunity is given it by providing financial assistance to families who find it challenging to afford these programs given the high cost involved. Summer programs are essential to combat learning loss during the summer break while nurturing the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of participants. By funding an array of activities, the FUNd offers opportunities for exploration, skill-building, and connection with nature.
Apply for a grant now to secure a spot for your child in the camp of their choice, as camps are starting to accept applications and can fill quickly. We want local families who need assistance to know we are here to help. The application can be accessed at www.mrv-ic.org under the Summer FUNd page or at https://forms.gle/NnzCDAcK1G17mbG18. If you have any questions, please reach out to Patty Giometti, the Summer FUNd coordinator, at [email protected].
Comics Camp
July 8-12
Ages 8-15
Cost: $300 per session
9-12pm (mixed-media)
Instructor: TBA
Comics and Cartoon summer camp will allow participants to share a story. Discover the character’s voice, attitude, conflicts and what they look like. Channel your own emotional world through characters and plot step by step. At the conclusion of this camp, the participants will have completed a short cartoon, a series of 2D characters, perhaps a beginnning of a graphic novel idea, and all other illustrations from the entire week.
Mural Art Camp
July 8-12
Ages 10-14
Cost: $300 per session
1-4pm
Instructor: Allison Biondo
Kids engage in the making of a mural for the side of our building. This creative process involves designing with the language of art- shapes, patterns, line, and subjects both from the natural and human worlds.
Shibori Indigo
July 15-19
Ages 11-15
Cost: $300 per session
1-4pm (indigo)
Instructor: TBA
Shibori is a dyeing technique. Shibori Indigo,involves folding, clamping, pole-wrapping, and the insertion of various objects into the fabric dye to create the patterns.
In this camp, students will learn the art of Shibori indigo.
Nature Inspired Design Stitching
July 15-19
Ages 11-15
Cost: $300 per session
9-12pm (nature/pattern/sachiko)
Instructor: TBA
Nature Inspired camp explores embroidery stitching and patterning on pre-washed cotton garments, linen patches, or aprons, bandanas, shirts, jeans or totes and pocket books. Give your garments or accessories a new look. Florals, geometry, animals, insects and fauna explorations can imbue new fashionable dimensions. Hand stitch Sashiko style ( running/rice stitch) overlays of decorative pockets, patches, sheets and pillow design sections from a variety of patterns.
You could invent a whole new look for your wardrobe!
Photography + Mixed-Media
July 22-26,
Ages 8-14
Cost: $300 per session
9-12pm
Materials required: iphone, smart phone for taking photos
Instructor: Barrie Fisher, artist, teacher, professional photographer
Build a personal work- story, landscape or portrait starting with your own photography adventures and merge visual elements with mixed-media techniques. This is an opportunity to employ collage with photos, drawings, found imagery.
Macrame & Fiber Arts
July 22-26, Ages 11-15
Cost: $300 per session
1-4pm Macrame & Fiber Art
Instructor: Anna Nasset
Macrame and knot-tying with natural cord can create plant hangers, wall hangings, and so much more! In this class we will learn many different basic knots, how they can work together to create strength and beautiful projects. Students will create key chains, plant hangers, wall hangings, a market bag and their own special project.
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All art camps/classes at MRVArts are taught by art professionals with years of teaching experience with youth and young adults.
Scholarships are available on a sliding scale basis. Please call office: 802-496-6682
To register, go to https://www.madrivervalleyarts.org/summer-camps
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (802) 496-6682
Mailing Address: PO Box 238, Waitsfield, VT 05673
Street Address: 5031 Main Street, #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, VT 05673
