MORETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

June 11, 2010

School Website:  www.moretownschool.org

Dear Parents and Friends,

This will be the last newsletter of the year. It is also the end of my first year. I’d like you to know how much I have enjoyed getting to know our students, our staff, and our community. I look forward to seeing your children grow, and I know they’ll be so much bigger when we return to school on August 25! As I look back on the year, there were so many wonderful things that happened for our students. Below is just a part of the list we brainstormed as a staff:

·         The kite residency with Jeremy Seeger involved children in all grades building, painting, and flying kites

·         Read Around Moretown celebrating Dr. Seuss’ birthday with guest readers and local dignitaries

·         Monthly assemblies organized with older and younger students paired as assembly buddies; Assemblies  included many special presentations including a VINS Raptor Presentation, SlimGoodBody Health and Wellness; TIGER Theater Performance from Plymouth State, Vermont Symphony Brass Trio, as well as in-school Sing-Along’s and Reader’s Theater

·         Author visit – Tanya Lee Stone, a Vermont author who has written more than 90 fiction and nonfiction books, mostly for children!

·         Planting of raised bed gardens by our 1^st and 2^nd graders – food was eaten during our Field Day lunch.  Kindergartners beautified our grounds planting sunflowers

·         The purchase of our first full technology lab – 20 netbooks

·         Moretown Community: nice kids, nice parents, nice community

·         Academic Successes

 

Our faculty has been working to revamp our Educational Support and Special Education processes. We’ve been evaluating how best to support students who need that extra bit of help in ways that are sustainable with a decreasing student population. We are moving toward 90 minute blocks for literacy and math. Next year, we’ll have both guidance and health instruction in each classroom.

This has been an extremely busy year filled with joy, successes, changes and challenges. Whew…I think students and faculty alike are looking forward to the summer. Wishing you all the best.

Respectfully,

                                                                                    Debbie Lesure, Principal

 

Sunday, June 13 is the big event for our Girls on the Run participants.  24 girls from Moretown have been training their hearts, minds, and bodies for the past 10 weeks to get ready for a 5K (3.1 mile) event with girls from across Northern Vermont.   The event will take place at 10:00 am at the Champlain Valley Fairgrounds in Essex Junction, Vermont. 

Girls participating from Moretown are: Anna Schmeltzer, Cheyanne Green, Sage Evans, Hannah Goodman, Maura Riley, Aenea Mead, Ciara Mead, Zoe Pierson, Maya Pierson, Erin Magill, Josie Allison, Lauryn Green, Emma Helmkin, Kathryn Pilliod, Sophy Furlong, Adrienne Strassberg, Abby Reagan, Isabella Harris, Mary Harris, Francie Aiken, Christie Gibbs, Emily Dow, Erica Dow, and Lucie Banevicius.

Be sure to cheer the girls on when you see them! 

The students organized and ran a used book sale during the month of month.  They raised $89.50 for the Library, to be used to purchase new books.  They surveyed other students, including first and second graders, and gave Mrs.Allison a list of some possible new titles.  Great job!

 

Important Dates June 11                        6th Grade graduation – 6:30 p.m. August 25                   First Day of School…see you then!!!

 

Afternoon Adventure Camp

Afternoon Adventure camp 12:30-4:30 Arts/crafts, Water games/swimming, Playground/field games Contact Liz Harris @ 496-9442 Thank you so much and have a wonderful summer.

 

MORETOWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY

SUMMER 2010 READING PROGRAM

This year’s summer reading program includes Make a Splash, Read! for children, Make Waves at Your Library for teens and Water Your Mind, Read! for adults.  The Moretown Memorial Library will have its kick-off party at the Moretown Town Hall on Saturday, June 26^th at 1 p.m.   The reading program will run from June 26th through August 7^th with game nights on Thursday nights and story time on Friday mornings.

There will be activities for everyone including a “Lake Champlain sea monster Champ puppet” contest and  an “Under the  Waves” painting  contest for  children and teens.  Adults get to identify a plant each week.  Patrons will vote for their favorite puppet and painting.

Word finds, crossword puzzles and other activity sheets will be available for all levels to complete at the library or bring home.  A variety of incentives will be available as you read or complete activities. These include buttons, temporary tattoos and iron-on T-shirt transfers.

For each five books read,  program attended, or activity completed your name will be entered in the GRAND PRIZE DRAWING. On August 7^th at 10:30 a.m. names will be drawn to win a MP3 player as first prize. Second prize is two tickets to the Splashwater Kingdom at the Great  Escape.

 

Valley School Day at Sugarbush

Friday, June 25th is Valley School Day at Sugarbush. School-age kids are invited to come sample zipline rides, chairlift rides, disc golf, the inflatable bounce house, golf, tennis, and pool activities FOR FREE. Parental guidance required. Details at sugarbush.com.

 

Alligator Summer Camps at Moretown School

We are happy to be able to once again offer summer Theater and Science Camps at Moretown School.   Theater Camp will run from July 19 to July 23, 9 am to 1 pm.  Science camps will be July 26 to July 30 and August 2 to August 6, 9 am to 1 pm.  Science camps will be structured so that each week is different, so children may attend one or both camps.  Camp fees are $150 per week for Theater Camp and $160 per week for Science Camps (Science Camp fee includes cost of materials).  Discounts available for multiples.  Camps are open to ages 7 to 14.  Camp instructors include Thom McAllister (Mr. Alligator) and Deb Fadden (Ms D.)  For additional information and registration forms contact Thom McAllister (thommca@gmavt.net or 434-4977).  Registration is open until all slots are filled.

Summer Fun at Camp Sugarbush

This summer, Sugarbush is offering a variety of week-long Monday through Friday camps for kids interested in outdoor adventure:

Mini Campers (ages 4-6) and Day Camp (ages 6-11) provide campers a traditional day camp with a touch of adventure. Activities include lift rides, hiking, swimming, tennis, rock climbing, biking, art, nature crafts, field trips and more. June 21-August 20.

Adventure Camp (ages 7-17) activities include biking, zipline, hiking, naturalist tours, disc golf, swimming, and climbing. July 5-9; July 26-30; August 9-13; August 16-20.

Mountain Bike Adventure Camps (ages 7-17) are similar to the Adventure Camps but with an emphasis on mountain biking. July 19-23 and August 2-6.

And the Junior USPTA/USPTR Tennis Camp (ages 6-12) offers tennis in the morning followed by afternoon adventures. August 2-6.

Both Adventure Camp and Mountain Bike Adventure Camp offer an optional Thursday overnight adventure at Allyn’s Lodge. Single-day, multiday and weekend tennis, golf, tennis/golf combo, adventure, and mountain bike camps, clinics and schools also available. For reservations and more information, call 800.53.SUGAR or visit sugarbush.com. Register by April 17 and receive a discount.

 

Mad River Soccer Volunteer Needs

We are looking for a number of parents to pass the torch to for some important Mad River Soccer positions for the Spring Travel Program. The Spring Travel program includes the towns of  Duxbury, Fayston, Moretown, Waitsfield, Warren and Waterbury. Getting involved with Mad River Soccer gives you the opportunity to get to know parents and kids beyond your own town and give back to your community. Training will be provided.  Contact Anne Greshin (greshin@madriver.com).

Spring Coordinator . Responsible for managing the Spring Travel Program including recruiting coaches, managing tryouts, scheduling of home games, preparing team announcement letters and being communication link between coaches and league.  (Timing is September thru June, with bulk of activity in October and March thru May.)

Spring Registrar.  Responsible for ensuring that all players and coaches are registered with the Vermont Soccer Association in a timely way and that coaches receive player passes for their team. (Timing is September thru June, with bulk of activity in October and Jan. thru March).

Spring Fields Czar.   Set the lines for the fields. This is a one time task that is done about a week before the season begins, usually the last week in April.  Other volunteers are available to help.

Volunteer Recruiter.  Help recruit people for special projects such as pre-season set up or post season take-down, field line maintenance and the positions above.  We’re looking for recruiters from Fayston, Waitsfield, Duxbury and Waterbury.

Register now for Fall soccer at www.madriversoccer.org
The Mad River Valley Soccer Association invites players of all skill levels (Grades K-6 in Fall 2010) to register for the Fall season. The Fall program is focused on team play, skill development, and having FUN. 

Please register online:  www.madriversoccer.org

Fees: Kindergarten: $30; Grades 1-6: first child $40; siblings $35.
Deadline: Registration after June 30 will require a $10 late fee per family.