Bobcat Bulletin

The hills around us are bursting with fall color, bringing a little extra joy to this beautiful season. I hope you find a moment this weekend to enjoy the foliage and the simple pleasures of being outdoors.

Next week, we will welcome Moretown resident and parent Brian Mohr of Ember Photography for school pictures. Brian has been reaching out directly to caregivers to set up online galleries where families can view photos and order photo packages.

If you have any questions, please contact Brian directly at info@emberphoto.com.

There will be no school on Friday, October 9, while our teachers participate in professional learning, or Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

As we enjoy the fall foliage, we are also looking ahead to winter! Have you considered volunteering for our kindergarten cross-country ski program or our ski and ride program at Sugarbush? These programs are wonderful opportunities to help students experience the joy of winter outdoors.

If you are interested, please begin the volunteer approval process as soon as possible, as fingerprint results can take up to three months to arrive. Find more information at huusd.org/apply-to-volunteer.

Wishing everyone a joyful weekend filled with fresh air and fall color. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday morning.

Ms. Kate

• October 7- MW Preschool Photo Day
• October 8- Moretown Photo Day
• October 9- NO SCHOOL- Staff Development
• October 12- NO SCHOOL- Indigenous Peoples' Day
• October 21- Early Release, 11:20 dismissal
• November 3- NO SCHOOL
• November 11- Early Release, 11:20 dismissal
• November 23-28. NO SCHOOL

• THE NEXT PTO MEETING IS ON THURSDAY, OCT 8 AT 7PM: Please join us! Feel free to just listen in or come ready to share ideas - we welcome involvement at all levels. The link to the GoogleMeet meting is: meet.google.com/xby-trco-gqx
• LOVE HALLOWEEN? Every year on Oct 31, the Moretown School PTO hosts a Halloween porch party on the porch of the school. It's a great starting point for trick-or-treating in the village. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A VOLUNTEER TO ORGANIZE THE PORCH PARTY THIS YEAR. PTO events only happen because of the hard work of volunteers - if you would like to lead this event, please contact is at moretownpto@gmail.com.

• Backpack Program Fundraiser: We are pleased to share that so far we have raised $2,075 of our $4,500 annual goal. Thank you you to all the donors who have shown their support! This fundraiser is still open, and every donation adds up to ensure that we can send children home with non-perishable foods and easy-to-eat fruits and vegetables—every weekend and school break. Donate here: https://square.link/u/sRLRhSHc.
• Stay Connected! Follow the Moretown School PTO on Facebook and Instagram

When: Saturday, November 14, 2026, 9AM-4PM

• Volunteer Shop > 7-8 AM
• Ticketed Early Shop > 8-9 AM
• General Public > 9AM-4PM

Where: Waitsfield Elementary School, 3951 Main Street, Waitsfield, VT

What: New and Used Gear: Alpine, Nordic, Skate, Backcountry, and hard/soft goods

More Info: https://www.waitsfieldpta.org/ski-and-skate-sale.html#/

Consignment Registration is Open!

Consignors are required to pre-register items online to receive item tags; no unregistered or untagged merchandise will be accepted onsite. You can register online to consign at http://sale.waitsfieldpta.org/register

• Consignment registration deadline: Monday, Nov. 9th at 11pm
• Consignment tag pick up: Wednesday, Nov. 11th - Friday, Nov. 13th at WES
• Pre-registered consignment drop off: Friday, Nov. 13th from 4pm to 7pm at WES

Volunteer for the Earliest Shopping Access!

Volunteers get first dibs! We need support from all families to make this a success! This is the school's only fundraiser for the year, and all proceeds support educational and enrichment programs for students, including our Winter Ski & Ride Program, ECO, and field trips.

Registration is now open for the 2026-27 Harwood Youth Basketball season for boys and girls in grades 1-6. Practices begin in early November, with games running through February break.

Register by October 15:

www.harwoodyouthbasketball.com/registration

Scholarships are available. Interested in coaching or volunteering? We'd love your help!

Questions: Brian Godfrey, Harwood Youth Basketball President (brian.godfrey@mmuusd.org)

Additional information is available at www.harwoodyouthbasketball.com.

Erin Chase and Liz Harris invite you to walk alongside us where Art has transformed our grief into light. Please join us in celebrating the lives of all those we carry in our hearts.

One Blue Balloon has been placed in a unique envelope and hidden somewhere in the Mad River Valley! Can you find it? The search begins Saturday, September 6th!

The lucky child who finds the Balloon will win the following:
- To be in charge of Inklings for a single magical day on October 10th, 2026.
- Help choose books for the shop, design a craft of their very own, choose the book for Saturday Storytime.
- To help plan our Anniversary Party.
- At the end of the day, the child will receive a very special present!

This envelope could be in any of the participating shops listed on the sheet.

Sign ups for Fall Art Classes are now open!

Beginning October 22nd, children are invited to be part of a six week course focussing on three different artists. They will have the chance to explore, in depth, three very different types of creating - from 2 dimensional to three dimensional art. Students will also receive a book about each artist!

Recommended ages: 8 - 12
LINK: https://square.link/u/Z984XEcl
ONLY 11 SEATS AVAILABLE PER CLASS.
Price: $270 ($45 per class). Includes books and materials.