Mary Hogan Family Newsletter

Dear Mary Hogan Families,

It was a short week of school, so the newsletter is quite short this week. Even though it was a short week, we managed to fit in A LOT of learning. I saw fifth graders reflecting on their learning from their Sharing the Planet unit of inquiry. Second graders were learning about where chocolate comes from and how M&Ms are made. Yum! Students are working on their spelling, hearing sounds in words and blending them, and writing about personal experiences. It is all pretty awesome! I am looking forward to what we will do in a full week next week!

💙, Jen

Monday 1/27 - Flint, A Gould, Raymond, Mosquera classes go swimming

Wednesday 1/29 - Kindergarten field trip to Wonderfeet Museum

Thursday 1/30 - 9am All School Meeting - Readathon Kick Off Assembly

Friday 1/31 - Progress Reports are sent home

• MESA Supplies for Spring Event happens

It has been cold lately and we are asking families help to ensure students are appropriately dressed each day, especially when it is very cold. Colleagues in Cornwall shared this guideline for dressing and what students need outside. Please use these are guidelines to help your child.

The United Way of Addison County has been offering lessons across ACSD 3rd grades about substance prevention, specifically about vaping. We also invited them to come speak with our 4th and 5th graders. In the next 4-6 weeks, all 4th and 5th grade classes will see folks from the United Way and learn about the negative impact of vaping and e-cigarettes. For more information see the link befow about the lessons.

MESA's January staff appreciation event is Supplies for Spring and will be on 1/31. They are collecting classroom supplies for teachers and staff, who may be running low now that we are part way through the year. Show your support for the awesome teachers and staff by donating some supplies on the link BELOW.

• Every preschool age child in ACSD is eligible for 10 FREE hours of preschool at a pre-qualified preschool program and NOW* is the time to begin thinking ahead to the 2025-26 school year. Visit https://mbaker61.wixsite.com/uprek/partners for a list of preschools and more information. Reach out to Ashley Bessette, Universal Prek Coordinator, at abessette@acsdvt.org for support or to ask questions.
  *Most preschool programs will begin enrolling in February/March for the 2025-26 school year.

• Make sure they are on our incoming student list! If your child will be 5 years old by September 1, 2025 (or you know a friend or neighbor whose child will be) please reach out to Jill Laberge - jlaberge@acsdvt.org or 802.382.1411.

Join UVM Computer Science Professor Lisa Dion on this introduction-to-coding journey!

In this 4-H World Changers series, you will learn how to use foundational coding concepts to build your own customizable quiz game! You get to choose the theme, characters, questions, and animations using the Scratch coding platform. By the end, you'll get to test friends and family in a fun interactive game! You do not need to be in 4-H to join.

When: Wednesdays from 4:00-5:00 pm, February 5-March 5, virtual program

For: Youth in 4th-8th grades

Free event but registration is required. You will receive a link to join via email. Sessions will be recorded and available after the live session.

Register here: https://go.uvm.edu/0h7ei

Contact Margaret Coan at margaret.coan@uvm.edu or 802-656-7634 for more info.

Crayola Creativity Week is a free program for schools, libraries, and homes that will take place Jan 27-Feb 02, 2025. Participants will get access to 7 days of downloadable resources, celebrity activity videos, and giveaways.

Discover Engineering is a day of hands-on learning and exploration for youth in 5th-12th grades to learn about engineering, build skills, and network with college students, professors, and professionals in the field. Organized by UVM’s College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences (CEMS) and UVM Extension 4-H, the day includes an Engineering Scavenger Hunt (interactive exhibits showcasing various types of engineering and career pathways), and an afternoon of learning through hands-on workshops. Lunch provided. Sponsored by the Lola and George Aiken Fund. Register for this free event taking place on UVM campus here: https://go.uvm.edu/2025

Want to know more about the Volunteer Process? Check out more information HERE.