"We are a joyful community that is inclusive and guides children toward curiosity, resilience, and compassion."

Dear Families,

Success

• The U-32 music ensemble visited our elementary school and performed a show for the students. It was an excellent opportunity for our young learners to explore the musical choices available to them as they transition to middle and high school.

New Learning

• It was another great week of learning new skills during winter wellness. The school group brought out snowshoes and X-C skis. Check out the pictures below to fully appreciate the joy this time brings to our students.

Logistics

• I am thrilled to announce that Andrew McCarthy will be returning to Rumney on Monday, March 11. He will resume health classes on Mondays and Tuesdays.

Karoline May

• February 26th - March 5th - Winter Break
• March 7th, 14th - Winter Wellness
• March 14th PTNO meeting 3:45-5pm
• March 26th Grade 5/6 music concert 6pm
• March 29th All School Meeting at 9:15am

Email: sknowles@u32.org
Website: www.wcsu32.org
Location: 433 Shady Rill Road, Middlesex, VT, USA
Phone: (802) 223-5429

Veronica Eldred (K) linked HERE

Christine McGrath and Ben Weiss (1/2) linked HERE

Diana Costello and Linda Emmons (3/4) sent separately by teacher

Heather Bower (5) linked HERE

Daniel Diddlemeyer (6) linked HERE

Aly Mahony (Library) linked HERE

FREE TOWN MEETING CHILD CARE

Town Meeting Day childcare for kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade will be available free of charge so that Middlesex families can attend Town Meeting. Thanks to the Middlesex Community Fund for making this service free!

Community Connections will host childcare at Rumney School on Tuesday, March 5 from 4:00-7:00 pm. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited so be sure to reserve a spot before school break (deadline: Friday 2/23, 4:00 pm). This offering is dependent on availability of staff. Families will receive confirmation by Tuesday, 2/27. For more information, please contact Kim Bolduc, Community Connections, 223-5429 x1108 or email kbolduc@u32.org.

As a reminder, Middlesex’s Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 5 (last day of school break) starting at 4:30 pm at Rumney School. All voters are welcome to join in this annual Vermont democratic event. You can hear from your fellow Middlesex townspeople and leaders, share ideas, take part in making important decisions. You can also enjoy a spaghetti dinner with your neighbors afterwards (dinner proceeds benefit Middlesex Community Fund and Rumney PTNO)!

In addition to the meeting, polls will be open for Australian ballot voting, including presidential primary voting, from 7:00 am – 7:00 pm at Rumney School. For a meeting agenda (“Warning”), sample ballot and more details, visit https://middlesexvermont.org .

Well behaved kids are also always welcome to attend Town Meeting!

Registration for Girls on the Run is now open for girls from Rumney and Doty in grades 3-6. This program focuses on building strength and confidence, being physically active, and having fun with friends.

Our team will meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at either or both Rumney and Doty (depending on the number of runners and volunteer coaches).

Practice begins at the end of March (weather dependent) and goes through the first week in June.

Email Ms. Honi with all your questions! hbarrett@U32.org

https://www.gotrvt.org/

Next meeting: Thursday March 14th, 3:45-5pm in the library

Pie Breakfast: Saturday March 16th

Spring Fair: Saturday May 18th

It's almost time.....

For our Annual All You Can Eat Pie Breakfast!!

Sign up to donate a pie (make it, bake it, buy it!!) Our goal is to have 250+ pies!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4CA8AA2CA5FB6-47535164-piebreakfast

Sign up to help make this special event run smoothly! Work in the kitchen prepping pies, or serve to our guests!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4CA8AA2CA5FB6-47911651-piebreakfast