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Some "mad" jump roping skills, along with an enormous amount of energy and perseverance were displayed at yesterday's jump rope showcase assembly, which is a culmination of a K-6 unit in Physical Education. Thank you to Miss Ally for continuing to remind and show us that fitness can be so much fun and to our students for challenging themselves and putting on a great show.
Dear Friends and Families,
 This Friday, we will hold our annual winter "compass cup", an event that allows multi-age teams organized around the compass points to participate in a variety of winter-themed events (think sled racing and more). The philosophy behind these events is to build our school-wide community and connections. Additionally, we recognize that it takes self control and real effort to put our best selves forward-- but when we do that, our whole community is strengthened. Our "we rock" celebrations, like the Compass Cup, are intended to celebrate, reinforce and further functioning together as a community. I think we all find it is easier to be our best self when we know we are surrounded by people who care about us, when we feel that we do makes a difference not just for ourselves but also for others, and when those efforts are recognized by others. Additionally, I am a strong believer in fun being an important ingredient in life-long learning.
As a reminder, one of the ways that all of YOU can engage with your broader community is through voting on Tuesday, March 5th, both at your town meeting and through the Australian ballot available 7 a.m - 7 p.m.; both occur at the Waitsfield School building. If you wish to learn more about the HUUSD proposed budget, which you will be asked to vote upon through Australian ballot, please join the meeting to review this budget on Monday March 4th, 6 pm, at the Harwood auditorium.
Respectfully, Kaiya
 
Our three year old preschool group rode the Mad Bus to visit the Waitsfield Post Office yesterday. We have great appreciation for public services amongst this crowd!
Letter from the HUUSD Board Regarding Budget & Vote
On behalf of the Harwood Unified Union School District Board of Directors, we’re asking you to vote “yes” on the two items that will be on the HUUSD ballot this year. The first will be to approve a budget for Fiscal Year 2020, in the amount of $38,600,862.00, and represents an equalized tax rate of $1.62. This is an increase of 2 cents over last year’s tax rate. The proposed budget is a level service budget, which preserves the quality of programming the board believes the community values in our schools. It’s important to remember that without the 3rd year of our Act 46 merger incentive, the tax rate would be six cents higher. Our board has worked to keep the tax rate low while providing educators with the resources necessary to help our students thrive. Our merger has also allowed us to provide more quality and greater equity in programming and a consistent equalized tax rate across our six towns.
The second question will be on contributing $1,000,000 towards the HUUSD maintenance reserve fund. This money comes from a FY 2018 budget surplus and will allow us to replace funds being used for this summer’s capital improvement projects and to save for future work and updates which will be needed to responsibly manage our 7 campuses and school buildings. We encourage you to join us for our annual meeting on Monday, March 4, at 6:00 pm in the Harwood Union High School library to hear a more detailed presentation of our FY 2020 budget.
Thank you in advance for your support.
Christine Sullivan, Chair & Caitlin Hollister, Vice Chair & Harwood Unified Union School District Board of Directors
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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.
FREE Vision Screening for children preschool-8th grade, at Mad River Eye Care, during winter school vacation, February 25-March 5th. Walk-ins welcome or call to book an appointment at 802-448-6988.
Mad River Lacrosse Season Mad River Valley Youth Lacrosse offers a fun opportunity for boys and girls from kindergarten to eighth grade to play lacrosse. First timers are welcome at any level. Teams are divided up by boys and girls in grades 3-4,5-6, and 7-8. We offer a Sunday morning program called "Chill Lax" for boys and girls in grades K, 1 and 2. Before registering your son or daughter to play 2019 spring lacrosse, all players must first register with the U.S. Lacrosse Association (www.uslacrosse.org) and obtain a U.S. Lacrosse Membership number. Once you get the lacrosse number, please go to the Mad River Lacrosse (www.madriverlax.com) website and register your child. Official outdoor practices are held at Mad River Park, beginning in late April, while specific team coaches may schedule pre-season indoor sessions. Games are conducted from the first week of May through mid-June. Please send any and all questions to madriverlaxinfo@gmail.com
Volley Ball Registration Sign up is open for Middle School Volleyball (March Madness League) for all HUUSD boys and girls grade 5-8 (including those who have never played). Practices, matches, and tournaments take place 3/7/19 through 3/30/19. Use the following link to for more information and to sign up: tinyurl.com/cbmsvb2019
TRIP Dance Company will be presenting its annual fundraiser at the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center on March 22nd at 7:00 p.m & March 23rd at 3 pm. TRIP is a non-profit competitive youth dance company associated with the Stowe/Mad River Dance Academy. Don’t miss seeing local dancers perform their award-winning dances! Tickets can be purchased in advance directly through the Spruce Peak Performing Arts Center at WWW.SPRUCEPEAKARTS.ORG or 802-760-4634. If you can’t make it to the performance, please consider donating to TRIP Dance Company by emailing: trip.dance.company@gmail.com
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CALENDAR
2/19/19 6th Grade Band Festival, 7:45-11:00, Harwood
2/21/19 Snow date for 6th Grade Band Festival
2/25-3/5 Winter Vacation
3/6/19 School Resumes
3/6/19 Winter Sports Program
3/8-3/15 Online conference scheduler open for parents
3/12/19 5th/6th Grade Choral Festival, 7:45-11, Harwood
3/12/19 PTA Meeting, 6pm
3/13/19 5th/6th Grade Choral Festival Snow Date
3/13/19 Winter Sports Program
3/18-3/22 PTA Book Fair
3/18 Preschool Screening for any child who will be three years old by 9/1/19, 8am-11am
3/20/19 Winter Sports Program
3/21/19 Family Conferences, 2:30-7pm
3/22/19 No School For Students
3/22/19 Family Conferences 7:30-12:00
3/27/19 Everybody Wins Literacy Night, 6-7pm
3/28/19 K-6 field trip to Cirque Esprit at Stowe Peak
3/29/19 5th/6th Grade Play Performance: James and the Giant Peach
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 Do you have your Waitsfield School t-shirt yet???? We loved seeing all those shirts at yesterday's jump-rope assembly! These shirts are not only super soft and comfy, but a great price! Order yours today by calling (496-3643) or emailing (korr@huusd.org) our front office -- shirts are only $6 and come in sizes from kids xs to mens XXL!
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