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| October 27, 2016 |
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5th and 6th graders with the robots they've been building in their science class.
Dear Friends and Families,
While I've heard a range of reactions to last weekend's snow, the weather did bring to the forefront thoughts of winter. Perhaps, like me, it sent you scurrying to the closet to see if your children's winter gear still fits. I discovered I will definitely need to do some shopping at this year's Ski & Skate sale (Nov. 12 & 13th). Pre-registration will start November 7th: I've got a box of items for which I'll be needing tags. Whether it is to shop, sell or volunteer (or all three!), please mark your calendars with the dates and times for this awesome annual event.
Saturday evening's snow also got me thinking about how weather impacts events and transportation (especially as I didn't have my snow tires on yet!) A message from Superintendent Nease regarding our school cancellation and delay practices. We continue to use the Blackboard Connect automated system to send phone calls and emails to all families regarding cancellation and delays. Please insure we have your correct phone and email to insure you get this notification. Additionally, this information is listed on local television and radio stations. In general, afterschool programming runs if school is in session (please see afterschool program handbook for their cancellation policy.
I look forward to seeing you all at family conferences next week ( Weds Nov. 2 Thurs Nov. 3, 2:30- 7 p.m.) While kindergarten - 6th grade children are expected to attend conferences with their family, there is childcare available for siblings and if you'd like a few moments alone with your child's teacher.
Respectfully,
Kaiya
Have you signed up to work the Ski & Skate sale yet? Did you know that volunteers get to shop EARLY (before everyone else- 7:30 - 8:30!) on the day of the sale? And working the sale is actually fun?
We still have many empty spots (approximately 60% filled thus far); this is our ONE fundraiser of the year-- and we need everyone (and their neighbors and friends!) to pitch in to make it happen. You can sign up in the lobby or online.
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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.
Halloween Candy Donation Request Please consider donating Halloween candy to be distributed to the residents of Old County Road. The donations help offset the costs for the families who open their doors for all the gouls and gobblins on Halloween eve. Road will be closed for trick or treating from 5-7 on Monday, October 31. There is a donation box for the candy in the school lobby.
Warren School Dance on October 28th, 7-9pm Dance for 5th/6th graders at Warren School, $3 entry fee and can bring extra money for snacks. No costumes, please.
Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Fun Run to Benefit Warren School Join us on Saturday, October 29th for the Second Annual Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk and Kids' Fun Run! Walk or run a frightening 5 K through Warren Village to benefit the Warren School PTO! Costumes are encouraged! Prizes will be awarded for best costumes and fastest runners. The course starts and ends at Warren School and travels through beautiful Warren Village, through the Covered Bridge, past the Warren Store and along the Mad River. Music, decorations and Halloween fun will keep you entertained throughout the race. Entry fee is $15 for advanced registration and $20 on the day of the race. Start time for the 5 K is 4:30 pm.
Children of all ages are invited to participate in a Kids' Fun Run. This obstacle course run will take place before the 5K and all participants will leave with a prize! Supervised child care and Halloween games are offered during the adult race and are included in the Fun Run entry fee of $5. Start time for the Kids' Fun run is 4:00.
Food will be available for purchase from Open Hearth Pizza after the race!
Sign up online at https://www.raceentry.com/race-reviews/mad-river-valley-trick-or-trot-5k
Jazz/Tap Combo This class offers both styles of Jazz & Tap for children ages 5-7, Tuesdays, 2:50-3:40, at Mad River Dance Studio(in the Valley Player's Building). For more information, call 802-253-5151 or email info@stowedance.com
4-H Informational Meeting The Vermont 4-H program offers opportunities for youth that develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills. Through project based learning, 4-H also gives youth a sense of mastery, generosity, independence, and belonging. Some project examples include: gardening, woodworking, raising livestock, robotics, and visual arts -- just to name a few. Join us at the upcoming informational meeting, Wednesday November 16th, 5:30-6:30 pm at Fayston School. For more information, contact Allison Smith at 802-476-2003 or email her at Allison.smith.2@uvm.edu
Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour to arrive at the Big Picture Theater on November 5, 2016. Mountainfilm tour brings inspiration and education about important issues to audiences around the world. The show will begin promptly at 6:30pm. Mountain presenter, Naani Sheva, will introduce the films and engage the audience in discussion following the films. Tickets for the Mountainfilm on Tour go on sale 10/26/16 at the Waitsfield Children's Center(496-3372) or can be purchased on line at wcckristy@yahoo.com Tickets will also be available the day of the show. The cost for each show is $20/adult and $12/child or student. It is $50/family. You can see the complete playlist at http://www.mountainfilm.org/tour/upcoming
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CALENDAR
10/28 Last day to sign up for conferences online
11/2 ECO-Kindergarten
11/2 Parent Conferences, 2:30-7:00
11/3 Parent Conferences, 2:30-7:00
11/4 Fifth Grade Boston Museum of Science Trip
11/8 PTA Meeting, 6pm
11/9 ECO-Kindergarten
11/11 Consignment Drop Off for Ski/Skate Sale, 4pm-7pm
11/12 Ski and Skate Sale, 9:00-5:00
11/13 Ski and Skate Sale, 10:00-2:00
11/21 School Board Meeting, 6:30pm
11/22 Thanksgiving Luncheon, families invited, 11:25-12:40
11/23 No School
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 The kestrel box installed along Wait's Way; thank you to Charlie Hosford and Patti Haynes for creating this new home.
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