Bobcat Bulletin v.5

September 27, 2024

 

Late September has always been my favorite time of year, not just for the beautiful fall colors and crisp autumn air but because our students have settled into their routines, are engaging in learning and deepending their bonds with friends.  I always look forward to watching students give Nurse Phil an excited fist bump in the morning as they join us for another day.  

 

Our K-6 students are traveling to Mad River Glen this coming Tuesday, October 1st for our school hike.  This event is a "choose your challenge" with multiple stopping locations for students to pick from and all make for a good hike.  We plan to leave school around 8:45am so all students need to be at school on time in order to engage in this trip.  Lunch Lady Stephanie is planning to make bagged lunches that students will be able to order today so that they are ready to go on Tuesday.  This really is a community effort.

 

Again we are making our nut-free community gorp for students to enjoy on the hike.  While you are planning for your weekend perhaps consider looking in your cupboards or grabbing something extra at the store.  Many thanks to those that have already donated! 

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

 

As we look ahead to October we want to invite you all to join us for our Open House on Thursday, October 17th from 5:30-6:30.  This will be a wonderful celebration of the learning that has been happening in our classrooms and a way for you all to see the improvements that have been made to our building.  While there are many improvements to see, we also know that we are just not quite back to 100% and won't be by our Open House.  We look forward to the day that we can show off our completed building.  

 

October also brings Picture Day! Brian Mohr from Ember Photography will be taking photos of all of our Moretown students.  The Maples preschool class will have their photos taken on Wednesday, 10/9 and all other students will have their photos taken on Thursday, October 10th.  Click on this link for further details:  More Information from Ember Photography 

 

I encourage you to all read through our Community Offerings section at the bottom of the Bobcat Bulletin each week.  This week there is information about an author visit at Inklings Book Store, basketball sign up information, a new chess club and more.  There are so many ways for students to stay engaged outside of the school day and this is a great way to see what some of the options are.  

 

I also want to make sure that everyone has seen our 24-25 HUUSD Student Calendar.  There will be no school on October 11th (staff development day) or October 14th (Indigenous Peoples Day).

 

I hope that all of our students and family's have a relaxing and rejuvenating weekend, full of beautiful weather and outside time.  I look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday morning.  

 

Ms. Kate 

 

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Upcoming Dates

October 1- K-6 grade school hike

October 2- HUHS Harvest Festival (Day of Service)

October 9- Maples Preschool Picture Day

October 10- Moretown Elementary Picture Day

October 17- Moretown Elementary Open House, 5:30-6:30

October 31- Halloween

 

    

 

Exciting things upcoming in PE

Dear Moretown K-6 Families,

In PE right now we are practicing catching and throwing skills, including games such as "castleball" and "boom city". 

 

On Tuesday, October 15th, we will begin our biking unit. Tuesday is usually our health class day, but we'll be biking on this day due to the Monday holiday AND because biking is a healthy habit! 

 

The skills we focus on during our bike unit are bike safety and balance. For this reason, we have balance (strider) bikes for new riders to use, or they are welcome to bring their own. We ask students to leave bikes with training wheels at home.

 

For new riders, I use a progression like the one spelled out in this Two Wheeling Tots blog post by Carrie Wren. I encourage you to take a look if your child is learning, and especially if they want to practice without training wheels before we bike in class.

 

More details will be coming as the unit approaches- the school has bikes and helmets available, but students are encouraged to bring theirs from home. 

 

Have a great day,

Kae Zaino

 

 

Community Offerings

- Ski Sale @WES

- The Children's Room

- Art @ Camp Meade

 

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.**

 

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 

 

Dinner with Katherine Arden at Inklings

Join New York Times bestselling author, Katherine Arden, for a reading from her acclaimed book, "Small Spaces." Following the reading, Katherine will answer questions from children. She'll also share her insight into the writing process - How does a writer develop a character? How do you draw on your surroundings for inspiration? - all while enjoying food from American Flatbread!!

 

Registration is FREE. Only 25 seats are available. Please RSVP at inklingschildrensbooks.com

Purchase a copy of "Small Spaces" in advance, using this link! - https://square.link/u/0zusK3u6

 

Date: October 25th, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Location: Inklings Children's Books

Dinner: Provided by American Flatbread