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| March 26, 2015 |
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Basking in the sun and joy of spring on the mountain!
Dear families and friends,
Weather permitting, this Wednesday 4/1 will be the last day of our 1st-6th grade winter program (no April fools' joke!) This winter season has been outstanding in a variety of ways, but the outstanding feature I enjoy the most is the tremendous growth of many of our skiers and boarders through our time on the mountain. In addition to building lifelong wellness skills, our time on the mountain supports students in deepening relationships with one another, with taking on new challenges (from learning a new sport to the challenge of functioning well within their group) and with building appreciation for the richness of the community and resources right around them. Thank you to Sugarbush for letting us ski for free and providing us with so many instructors in the middle of the week; to Katie Dahlgren for her endless organizing and supervision; to all the parents who join us as instructors or chaperones k; to those parents who drove equipment (and help unload it upon return) and most of all, to the PTA whose generous funding pays for the bussing, the instructors, the equipment scholarships and the coordination. Let's hope for one more great day to end the season!
Please mark your calendars for the 5th/6th production of Cinderella, scheduled for 6 p.m. on 4/10 and a 2p.m. matinee on 4/11. Everyone is invited to this great event; no admission charge.
Respectfully, Kaiya Korb, Principal
Open Hearth After School Program News
Welcome to another Vermont Spring! As we hopefully watch the outdoor temperatures, but revel in the bright sun and longer days, we know that springtime is coming; mud season is on the way. Soon all thoughts of arctic blasts will be of the past. Cold weather and chilly winds do not keep our after school kids down, and we have had a fun time being outside playing, sliding, and exploring, and an active time indoors engaged in our STEAM activities.
For the past few weeks, Katie Doherty has been teaching our scientists about air pressure, Jessica has been working with our engineers to create Doodlebots (motorized robots with an artistic flair:), and Samantha has been finishing up a giant box of Crayola crayons, each color creatively designed by one of our talented artists.
As spring approaches and we head into our last trimester of school, our after school staff is planning and preparing several week long theme-based activities designed for grade level groups and addressing our science, technology, engineering, art, and math learning goals. Our 4th/5th and 6th graders will continue with their Tuesday cooking club, planning, creating, and serving the afternoon snack/meal to our entire program. I will work with this group each day to explore food science, nutrition, design, and art. Jessica will be working with the K-1 group exploring the amazing world of bugs, and Samantha will combine art, science and engineering teaching her 2nd and 3rd graders all about flowers.
We plan to have a community event sometime in May when you can come in and visit, taste our homemade cuisine and view the many amazing things we’ve done this year in our after school program. More news about this will follow in our next newsletter.
Sincerely, Susan Amestoy
 
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Community Announcements
Please note that the opportunities/events listed below are not specifically endorsed or screened by school staff; as always, families should use their own standards and review processes to determine appropriate activities.
WES Birding Club Spring is a great time to get outside and look for the birds that are returning to Vermont. Beginning in May, Patti Haynes will be offering an after school birding club. We will explore the school grounds and surrounding areas for spring migrants such as warblers, vireos, thrushes and waterfowl. Learn birding basics, tune your birding ear and discover more about the birds that inhabit the fields and forests of Waitsfield! The WES Birding Club will be open to all interested students, but space will be limited. Time will be 2:30-4:00 days are TBA. Contact Patti at phaynes@wwsu for more info and to sign up.
Mad Valley Runners Our boys' running group is back for our 2nd year. Open to all 4th, 5th & 6th grade boys of Waitsfield Elementary. We will meet Mondays and Wednesdays in April and May as weather permits, 2:30-4:00. Clayton Wetzel and Joe Robinson will be leading the group. Enrollment will be limited by the number of adult volunteers. For more info contact Joe at jrobinson@wwsu.org
KidsACT The KidsACT Spring Musical will start at the Valley Players Theater on Tuesday, March 31. There is still room for a few more students in grades 4-6 to participate, but students need to register ASAP. Classes for this age group are from 4:30-5:30 on Tuesdays and 11am-12pm on Saturdays. Students should be able to attend both classes per week. The final production is on Tuesday May 19 at 5:30. The tuition cost is $125 per student. The program content is "Dig It! A Musical Tale of Ancient Civilizations", a 45-minute musical play which explores history with comic dialogue and various musical styles, offering challenging speaking parts, solo singing opportunities, and exciting dance moves! Students in each class will work on specific scenes from the play, putting it all together for the final performance. For more information or to register, go to kidsactvt.com or call 802-793-4220.
Mad River Valley Little League Baseball league for boys & girls 5 – 12.
Sign up online @ www.madriverbaseball.com
In person registration – Wednesday April 1st 6:30 – 8:30PM Bongiornos Restaurant. Questions: email Mikef@madriver.com
Technology Safety Program The Harwood Coordinated School Health team will be hosting a Technicool Parent/Student Seminar on Tuesday, April 7th from 6:30-8pm in the Harwood Library. What is TECHNICOOL?
· A technology safety program designed by Prevent Child Abuse for Vermont youth in grades 4-12, their parents, guardians, caregivers, and educators
· TECHNICOOL encourages digital citizenship and promotes healthy online relationships.
· An interactive presentations-TECHNICOOL provides its participants with the resources and tools needed to create a positive social media presentation
2015 Baby Expo The expo is organized by Good Beginnings will take place April 11, 10:00-2:00, at the Berlin Elementary School. The cost is $8 for adults and children are free. Activities include: maypole and head wreaths, face painting, the Roaming Railroad, Rockin' Ron Pirate, parachute play, VT Fire Safety House, and car seat inspections. Many vendors will also be present. For more information call 802-595-7953 or visit www.gbcvexpo.com
Rani Arbo and Daisy Mayhem Concert Performing songs from their new CD, Violets Are Blue, March 29th, 6:30 pm, at the Big Picture Theater. Peter Forbes and Helen Whybrow will also have a book release party for their book, A Man Apart, prior to the concert at 4:30pm. Concert tickets are $15/adults, $10/kids, and under 5 are free.
Game Night Join us Wednesday, April 1, 5-7PM, at the Joslin Memorial Library for fun and games. Games will be provided or bring your own. Open to all ages! Refreshments will be served. For more information call 496-4205.
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CALENDAR
3/25 5/6th Play practice for Cindcerella and Prince
3/26 5/6th Play practice for Royals, Cinderalla family, and Godmother
3/30 5/6th Play practice for ALL members
NO PRACTIÇE for 5/6th play on 3/31 or 4/1
3/30 Jump Rope for Heart Forms due from grades 3/4/5&6
4/1 Kindergarten to the Flynn Theater; 8:15-11:45
4/1 Last outdoor winter program if conditions permit, 12:15-2:25
4/2 5/6th play practice for Godmother Cinderella, Footman, and Coachman
April 6,7,and 9 5/6th Play practice for ALL
4/8 Early Release Day; students dismissed at 11:50
4/9 PTA Meeting, 7:45am
4/10 Cinderella performance by 5th/6th grade at the Valley Players Building, 6:00pm
4/11 Cinderella performance by 5th/6th grade at the Valley Players Building, 2:00pm
4/20 Spring Break begins
4/27 School Resumes
4/27 School Board Meeting, 7:00pm
See the whole WES calendar for 2014-15 at
www.waitsfieldschool.org |
Kindergarten rock stars in music class.
Mr. Young's students getting expert editing feedback from students at Harwood.
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