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Have you heard about the dance and drumming routines students have been putting together in their PE classes? They've got some fabulous moves! Ask your child to describe what they've been putting together with yoga balls, laundry baskets and sticks.
 
Dear Friends and Families,
While the school break was appreciated by many, we are jumping right back into routines and productivity here at school. During a quick tour about the building today, students were observed, across grades and content levels, diving into challenges, from perfecting a piece of music on the clarinet, to drafting a writing piece in response to a prompt, to discussing the various factors that influence their thinking. I find that I sometimes need to ask a variety of questions of my own children to hear about their days (i.e., What did you do in PE today? What is something that you're really interested in that you have been working on? What is something that you're finding is really challenging you?) Please take the time to ask our students these questions, however-- they have rich experiences to tell you about.
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend this year's annual school meeting this past Tuesday. With the transition to the unified school district, and one budget and board for all schools in our district, there are certainly changes to some of how we have done business. Please always feel free to ask if you have any questions.
Respectfully, Kaiya Korb
Jen Dreimeller joins WES Staff:
Long-term Substitute Guidance Counselor
 Many of you are aware that our school counselor, Katie Babic, will soon be welcoming a new child into her family and hence, be away from school for the remainder of the year on maternity leave. We're pleased to announce that Waitsfield resident and parent of two WES students, Jen Dreimeller, will be stepping into Katie's place when she is on leave. Jen will be working slightly fewer hours than Katie, but available weekly to support students and our community.
Jen currently works as the Harwood middle school counselor, part-time. She loves supporting students and families using a family-systems and solution-focused approach. She is passionate about helping students discover who they are and helping them grow into their full potential. She encourages this by using various activities such as play, creativity, movement, mindfulness and groups. She is thrilled to fill-in at WES this spring and to get to know the awesome students and staff.
When she is not working she enjoys spending time with her two kids, husband and dog. Her hobbies include cooking, crafts, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, biking, paddle-boarding or anything that involves being outdoors.
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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.
Mad River Park Fields The Mad River Valley Recreation District would like to thank all those who voted in favor of the Mad River Park field purchase on Town Meeting Day. We are well on our way to securing these fields for youth sports for years to come. Our private fundraising is underway to secure remaining funds needed for the purchase of the park and we are seeking volunteers to help with fundraising activities. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Mike Nucci at nucci45@yahoo.com.
More information about the Mad River Park Field purchase can be found here:
http://www.mrvrd.org/2017/03/03/save-mad-river-park/
https://www.facebook.com/MRVRD1/
Parenting Class-"Guiding Good Choices", focusing on children ages 9-14, 5 week workshop series, March 15 - April 12, 6:00-8:00pm, at Waitsfield School. This parenting class is free and will cover topics such as: understanding the adolescent brain, risk factors; setting clear guidelines and following through with positive and negative consequences; preparing kids to respond to peer influence, refusal skills; conflict management, controlling and expressing anger constructively; and strengthening family bonds and increasing children's participation. Space is limited, pre-registration is required. Childcare will be provided with reservations by February 20th. For more information and to reserve a spot, call Ann Gilbert at 802-223-4949 or email info@cvndc.org.
Mad River Watershed Photo Contest Raffle Friends of the Mad River announce a Photo Contest with a spin: contest meets raffle! Rather than judging entries, we'll draw for prizes from photo entries. One photo equals one entry. Whether it's your favorite swim hole on a summer day or the view from your favorite vista on an icy February morning, we want to see and showcase your favorite moments on the river and across the watershed. Submit photos at "Friends of the Mad River" on Facebook.
2017 Vermont State Scholastic Chess Championships, Kindergarten - Grade 12, April 8, Berlin Elementary School, Registration at 8:30-9:30am. For details and registration information visit http://vtchess.info or contact Mike Stridsberg at 802-223-1948.
Mad River Mini Milers Registration for Mad River Valley Mini Milers youth running program opened online on Monday, Feb. 27th and slots are filled on a first come first serve basis at https://www.runvermont.org/youth/ready-set-run/. The program will begin in the Valley on April 24th (last year we started in SNOW so starting it later this year) and run every Monday for an hour. (or Wednesdaydepending on what the group wants) Session runs 5 weeks and ends May 22nd. It is a volunteer ONLY program, so I would welcome any parents who can help out once in awhile. If your child is in Girls on the Run, this program will not interfere, and I have my own child doing both.
The program is state-wide - brought it to the Valley last year- that allows both girls and boys in grades K-5. Children meet weekly with Mini Milers leaders to get motivated, educated and keep track of their progress. In addition to mileage incentives, t-shirt and medal, participants receive monthly e-letters filled with ideas, citizen challenges and tasty recipes. At the end of the season, I encourage all runners to sign up for the MVP Health Care Kids 1/2 mile, 1 mile or 2 mile run held May, 27th at Waterfront Park in Burlington as a part of the Vermont City Marathon.
The cost per participant in the Mini Miler program is $35.00. Please contact Kim at Kim.Canarecci@vermont.gov for more information.
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CALENDAR
The date for the Waitsfield School Spring Concert has changed from May 18th to June 5th.
3/13 6th grade band festival rehearsal at Harwood 8:00-11:00
3/14 PTA Meeting, 6:00-7:00pm
3/15 Ski/Board Program
3/16 Everybody Wins' Pizza & Game Night, 6-7:30pm
3/20 School Board Meeting, 6:30pm
3/21 Kindergarten to Flynn Theater, 8:15-11:45
3/22 Ski/Board Program(Last scheduled)
3/23 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 2:30-7:00pm
3/24 No School For Students
3/24 Parent/Teacher Conferences, 7:30-11:30
3/27 WWSU Teacher Inservice, No School for students
4/6 Assembly
4/11 PTA Meeting, 6:00-7:00
4/17 School Vacation Begins
4/17 School Board Meeting 6:30
4/24 School Resumes
4/27 Student Recognition Assembly
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The window to sign up for family conferences is open. It will close on March 14th. Conferences will be held Thursday March 23rd beginning at 2:30 and then again on Friday March 24th beginning at 7:30. There will not be any school for students on March 24th due to the conferences. The directions to sign up for conferences were emailed to families, or can be found by clicking on the conference scheduler symbol on the school website.
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