May 17, 2024
There was a lot of joy and excitement in our hallways this week. We want to thank our students, families, community members and teachers for a spectacular concert last evening. Our students were very proud to show off their artwork and perform for such a warm audience.
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On Wednesday morning Judi Byron from the Waterbury Public Library visited our Whole School Assembly to share pictures and stories from her recent trip to Antarctica. Our students were wowed by penguins, seals, icebergs and arctic outdoor camping! Many thanks to Judi for sharing her trip and our students for being such good audience members.
Next week MES will be welcoming Marker Artists Lucie deLaBruere and
Christina Smith for our PTO sponsored artists-in-residence week. This residency, titled “Inspired by Nature, a STEAM-Infused Maker Residency” will be asking our students to dig into nature and be curious about how the natural world has solved human problems. We are still looking for donations of the following items and would appreciate you sending them in on Monday morning if you have any to spare:
We had a special guest at school on Thursday to help fifth grader Keegan Staples with his passion project. Peter Hirschfeld from Vermont Public graciously spent time with Keegan and was the one getting interviewed this time around! Pete had some kind words for Moretown after receiving a "warm" welcome.
Preschool students in Miss Jenny and Miss Lisa's class spent some time
working dough this week and made their own pizza! They smelt really good and filled up some really happy bellys.
We are in store for a beautiful weekend and I hope that you all take some time to enjoy it. I will be working in our gardens, watching some baseball games (Go Sox!) and playing outside with my kids and dog. Next week will be another exciting week and I look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday.
Ms. Kate
Upcoming Events:
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
May 30- 3&4 Field Trip to Rock of Ages and the State House
May 30- HUUSD Budget Vote
June 5- Field Day!
June 10- Step Up Day
June 13- MES 6th grade Graduation
June 14- Last day of school- ½ day early dismissal
Yearbooks:
Yearbooks were distributed this week if your child ordered one. They came out great! We have a few extras we ordered in case you would like to purchase one for your child and didn't get a chance to do so.
You can send in $18 cash to Brenda and let her know you'd like a yearbook sent home with your child.
Thanks!
Spring Hill School “Boogie:” Join us to celebrate Spring Hill School’s 40th birthday on Saturday, June 1 from 6-10pm at Bliss Ridge Farm in Moretown. There will be 2 bands (Al’s Pals and The Grift), Woodbelly pizza for purchase, a cash bar, and more. Adults only. Tickets are $40 and on sale at http://tinyurl.com/SHS40th
Summer Camp in Waitsfield
Mad River Path in Waitsfield invites students ages 10 – 14 to join our Summer Adventure Camp. We are offering exciting 6-day long programs combining adventure sports, outdoor skills, and simple living in nature. Our dynamic camps are designed for students of all skill and experience levels and are offered with a sliding scale tuition and additional financial aid. Two experienced leaders guide groups of 10 students through the mountains, rivers, and forests, facilitating an intentional community, helping students overcome challenges together, and learning to recognize the simple gifts of nature.
