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What lurks at the end of the rainbow? We've now confirmed that it is a bunch of smiling kindergarten students!
We found a few parents smiling under the rainbow arch as well!
Dear Friends and Families,
While there is nothing quite like the freshness and excitement of the first day of school, I'm happy to share that we are all settling into the flow of the new school year. As I move from classroom to classroom and speak with students, I am struck by how quickly students settle into new relationships and routines. That is not just by chance; across classrooms much of the first few weeks are spent attending to the development of class and school community. From our 5th and 6th graders spending the next two days (including the night!) at Hosmer Point camp in Craftsbury engaged in an array of team-building activities, to practicing how to walk safely in the halls in kindergarten, we are taking time now to prepare the foundations upon which a rich year of experiences will be built.
Thank you to all families who have sent back the "first day" packets o f information that went home in red folders. We've asked that these come back by this Friday, insuring that we have up-to-date information regarding children and their families. Thank you for helping us be prepared to do our job! Currently, we have 93 of the 136 forms, or a 68% return. Again, thank you for helping us get this business taken care!
Respectfully, Kaiya
Former WES student Olivia White sharing a few songs at our all school assembly on the first day of school. Thank you to the PTA for sponsoring this musical entertainment. The PTA is still VERY MUCH in need of a treasurer. Please contact PTA president Elizabeth Schwartz <reachelizabethnow@hotmail.com> if you might be able to help address this important need. Thank you!
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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.
4-H 4-H clubs typically focus on anywhere from 1 to 5 projects dependent on mentors who are interested in leading activities to help youth explore the various topics. Examples of club projects include gardening, robotics, cooking, or livestock based projects. For more information, contact Allison Smith, 4-H Educator for Orange & Washington Counties at 802-476-2003 or Allison.smith.2@uvm.edu .
September Clay Classes with Leslie Montalto. 3 - 5 p.m., 4 classes for $130.
Mondays Sept 12, 19, 26 and Oct 3rd
Tuesdays Sept 13, 20, 27 and Oct 4
Wednesdays Sept 14, 21, 28 and Oct 5
All supplies included. vtclaymobile@hotmail.com or 496-6948.
Rocket-Into-Scouting! The Cub Scouting program for boys from kindergarten through fifth grade is all about leadership skills and an appreciation for the environment. In addition, it’s cool and fun! Come find out what it’s about at our Rocket into Scouting night at Waitsfield Elementary School, September 7 at 5:00-6:00. Just stop by the canopy and tent with your son so he can shoot rockets and play games while parents can pick up the information and calendar of all the family opportunities throughout the school year. We will be kicking off the new program year with family camping on September 24-25.For more information on the program in the Mad River Valley visit our website at https://cubpack798.org/, like us on Facebook or call AnnMarie at 371-9997.
Dance Classes Mad River Dance Academy, Classes begin Tuesday September 6th. Join us for Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop & Lyrical! Info & registration at www.madriverdance.com.
TRY OUT FOR THE USA LUGE TEAM Boys and girls ages 9-13 are invited to try out for the USA Luge Team. Try outs will be held September 10th, 9am-12pm and 2pm-5pm, and Sunday September 11th, 1pm-4pm, at the Champlain Valley Exposition Center. No experience necessary and it is free! For more information call 800 USA-LUGE ext. 105.
PreK-Kindergarten Soccer Registration is still open for the PreK-Kindergarten soccer program. The program will meet on Saturdays ,September 10th - October 22nd, 9:00-10:00,at the Waitsfield School. You may come to the first practice to register. For more information contact Dan Sullivan at sully@romesnowboards.com
46th Annual Mad River Valley Craft Fair Labor Day weekend, Sat. & Sun., Sept, 3 & 4, 10 am - 5 pm. Rain or shine Kenyon's Field Route 100, Waitsfield. One hundred juried artists, four bands, door prizes, delicious food court and a free bounce house for kids! Browse handmade items from practical to whimsical and meet the artists. RELAX in our Man Cave: cocktails & ping-pong (all adults welcome)! http://www.madrivercraftfair.com, benefits the Valley Players, a non-profit community theater. A great family day!
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CALENDAR
9/1 & 9/2 5th/6th grade over night trip to Hosmer Point
9/5 No School
9/15 PK4 Photos
9/16 School Photos K-6th
9/19 School Board Meeting, 6:30pm
9/26-9/30 Way To Go Carbon Challenge
9/27 Open House; 5:30-6:30
9/29 5th/6th grade trip to Audubon Center
10/3-10/6 Way To Go Carbon Callenge
10/7 No School
10/10 No School
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Chef Matt and Chef Joslin serving some of the spectacular local vegetables available in our salad bar daily.
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