September 20, 2024
Happy Friday! We have had a beautiful week of weather and the trees are really showing us their autumn colors. Please continue to send in waterbottles and encourage layering of clothing to prepare for the fall weather upon us.
As we had done last year, our K-6 students will be hiking at Mad
River Glen on October 1st. This is a "pick your adventure" hike with three destinations, all varying in challenge level. Teachers will be talking about the hike with students in class this coming week and working with them to choose the challenge that best fits them.
We are asking for donations to our community gorp- a snack that all students will get to enjoy on the hike. We have divided up the ingredients for each classroom to donate so that we have a balanced assorted. Donations are not required.
We have heard from quite a few families about the morning Bus 11 operating a few minutes ahead of 
schedule. Dan Sargeant and I have been working on rectifying this and want to remind families that they should be at the designated bus stop 5 minutes early. Right now we are seeing optimal road conditions which can lead to on time, or a few minutes ahead of time, routes. To see the current routes and timing, visit https://huusd.org/bus-routes.
As you drive by our school you may notice a big hole out front. Work continues to restore our building to pre-flood status and our boilers are one of our last steps. This week workers dug the holes, poured the concrete and installed our new propane tanks that will feed our new, energy efficient, boilers. The boilers are set to be up and running within the next few weeks so we will be warm all winter long. Many thanks to ReArch for their continued efforts.
I hope that you all have a fun-filled weekend. We look forward to welcoming our students back next week.
Ms. Kate
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School Picture Day
Mark your calendars! Brian Mohr from Ember Photography will be doing Moretown Photos for the Maples class on Wednesday, 10/9 and for all other students on Thursday, October 10th. Click on this link for further details: More Information from Ember Photography
K-6 School Hike
This year our K-6 students will be embarking on a school hike at Mad River Glen on October 1st. If you'd like to volunteer and have already received a Level 3 cvolunteer clearance from the district, we'd love to have you! To sign up to volunteer, email Kate Liptak at [email protected]. Thanks for considering.
Gorp Donations Requested
To make our school hike even more exciting for our students, we'd like to provide a bag of nut-free gorp to enjoy at their hike destination. We are asking families to donate an ingredient for our gorp and have assigned different classrooms with each ingredient. Please consider picking up an ingredient while you do your weekend grocery trip.
Mrs. Dow- Pretzels
Mrs. C- Chocolate Chips
Ms. Thompson- Mini Marshmallows
Mrs. Goldhammer- Goldfish/Cheeze-Itz Crackers
Mrs. Riccardi- Teddy Grahams
Mrs. Hopper- Raisins/Dried Fruit
Ms. B- Plain Cheerios
Radial Paper Relief Sculptures
By the 5/6 Art Classes
The fifth and sixth grade students used their understanding of radial symmetry to create a paper relief sculpture with origami folds. They applied three basic folds to their radial design: the hat fold, the kite fold and the samurai fold. Students layered the folds in unique ways to create beautiful radial relief sculptures.
Notes from the PTO
Harwood Youth Basketball
Registration for Harwood Youth Basketball is now open and will be closed on October 6th. An earlier registration period will help us organize teams, ensure uniforms arrive in time for the start of the season, and recruit the appropriate number of coaches. All1st-6th graders interested in having fun, getting exercise through the winter months, and learning the game of basketball are encouraged to register at: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/446609
The full list of age groups and options is below, along with pricing which helps cover insurance, equipment, referees, and uniforms the players will get to keep. We have scholarships available for anyone who needs one.
· 1/2 Boys in MRV (primarily mid-week) - $75 / player
· 1/2 Girls in MRV (primarily mid-week) - $75 / player
· 1/2 Boys in Waterbury (Saturday Mornings and possible mid-week practice) - $75 / player
· 1/2 Girls in Waterbury (Saturday Mornings and possible mid-week practice) - $75 / player
· MRV 3/4 Boys (2 practices in MRV, 1 game per week) - $125 / player
· MRV 3/4 Girls (2 practices in MRV, 1 game per week) - $125 / player
· MRV 5/6 Boys (2 practices, 1 game per week) - $125 / player
· Waterbury 3/4 Boys (2 practices, 1 game per week) - $125 / player
· Waterbury 3/4 Girls (2 practices, 1 game per week) - $125 / player
· Waterbury 5/6 Boys (2 practices, 1 game per week) - $125 / player
· Waterbury & MRV 5/6 Girls (2 practices, 1 game per week) - $125 / player
Practices will begin in early November. Games schedules will be created in early November and games will begin in late November / early December. The season runs until the week before February break.
Harwood Youth Basketball is looking forward to another great winter of basketball, and we hope to have another great turnout! Please also consider volunteering to coach. Patience, enthusiasm, and availability are just as important as experience, and many hands make for lighter work and more fun!
Please let us know if you have any questions.
Brian Godfrey: [email protected]
Danielle Kent: [email protected]
Brian Godfrey & Danielle Kent
HYBA Co-Presidents
Chess Club
A Moretown youth chess club will be meeting twice a month at the Moretown library after school on Thursdays. Players will occasionally meet up with the Northfield youth chess club for games. We will travel together a few times a year to statewide tournaments.
We are looking for a volunteer chess teacher to commit twice monthly to help teach chess strategy to 3rd- 6th graders. We may be able to provide a stipend. The chess club leader will collaborate with parent volunteers to coordinate the logistics and bring in occasional teachers.
Is this you? We're expecting between 4-6 youth in the club, most of whom have some experience playing chess.
The first scheduled club is Thursday September 19th from 2:45 to 4:15l. Please contact Melanie Grubman for more information about leading or joining the club.
8025039774
[email protected]
Attention Harwood School District Families!
Do you have a child aged 5-9 who loves skiing or wants to learn? 
Stark Mountain Foundation is offering ski scholarships for the 2024/2025 season! 
**12 Sundays of Fun**
Each scholarship recipient gets:
Lift Tickets, Lessons, & Lunch
Skis, Boots, & Poles
Warm, essential gear to keep them cozy on the slopes
Don't miss this amazing opportunity for your child to experience the joy of skiing! 
**Apply by November 17, 2024**
Get all the details and submit your application at: StarkMountain.org/scholarships
Family-Friendly Geology Event at Mad River Glen!
Join us on October 5th for an engaging presentation by Greg Walsh of the U.S. Geological Survey. From 1:00-1:45 pm at the Mad River Glen Basebox. Families can dive into Stark Mountain's geologic history with interactive activities like visualizing Earth's timeline and piecing together the Pangaea supercontinent. 
Perfect for kids 5 and up, this event also features new geology signs along the mountain’s snowshoe trails, and families can ride the single chair to view the foliage. 
Don’t miss out—pre-register here: bit.ly/geologypresentation
**Illustration by Sarah Clowes, modified from “Rock Cycle” by Siyavula Education.**
