The Buzz

Hello, RVS families!

Despite the weather that keeps trying to make it tough to get here, students have been hard at work across the building. This week, I was lucky to see:

• Third and fourth grade students engaged in the writing process: conferencing with their teacher to make needed updates to their storylines, double checking spelling and grammar, and even making some good attempts to write in cursive! It is wonderful to see the creativity that went into many of these stories, and to hear how much students now know about the elements of mythology. We can't wait to see the finished products!
• "Once upon a time", first and second grade students were thinking creatively about fairy tales: from writing and illustrating their own stories to completing STEAM challenges related to these timeless tales, Mrs. D's class has been busy huffing, puffing, and working on their literacy skills.
• In kindergarten, students have been hard at work counting up to and past 100, both by ones and tens. Many students were also very excited to share their personal "Wild Things" masks they created after reading the classic story.
• In specials, Mr. Chandler is getting ready to take students out ice skating this week! We are so glad the rink is ready and look forward to enjoying the winter weather together. In music, Mr. Owens' oldest class attracted dancers across the school once they heard how much progress these students have made on their recorders.

• On January 29th (today!!), we will have an early release day at 12:00. Bridges will be offered on this date for students typically registered on Mondays.
• Report cards will be sent home the week of January 29th.
• Winter break is coming up from 2/26 - 3/4.

We are excited to welcome Meredith Holch to RVS on the morning of February 6th to engage our students in the classic practice of storytelling through the use of a crankie machine. Thanks to the Roxbury Free Library for helping us bring this program to RVS!

• The next RVS Caregivers Group meeting is February 13th at 5pm - virtually at this link: https://meet.google.com/oro-wtvc-iza
• High Mowing seed fundraiser forms are going home today. Please let us know if you did not receive one. 60% of the proceeds will go directly to our school activities. Checks can be made out to the Roxbury Village School PTO and put in the attached envelope . Please return forms along with full payment to Tina no later than Tuesday, February 20th, 2024.
• The Hockey Rink is coming together - reach out you Ryan Zajac (ryanzajac@hotmail.com) for more information or if you're willing to help with winter maintenance.
• Please reach out to us at roxburypto@gmail.com if you have any questions, ideas or thoughts you'd like to share

Winter Break Camp is happening for ages 9-17 at Lost Nation Theater. Reach out to Brandy Perez, Associate Managing Director, for sign up info at brandy@lostnationtheater.org.

Please check out these important updates from the district that include information about and calls for caregiver participation in the:

• 2024-2025 school budget: Learn more about this year's budget pressures and attend the next school board meeting happening Wednesday, 1/17/24 at Roxbury Village School or virtually via Zoom.

• District Caregiver Council: Learn more about the Council and consider joining. The next meeting is happening Thursday, 1/18/24
  

The HOPE Coalition has been in contact to share with the Roxbury community that they are providing support in the form of relief supplies, clothing, fresh produce and shelf-stable foods, all at no cost. They are located at 297 Vine Street in Berlin and are open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 1-4PM. Folks seeking more info can visit www.hopecoalition.net.

All regularly scheduled meetings begin at 6:30pm. Board Members will either be participating virtually or in-person. This meeting will be held at RVS. Public comment is welcome at all meetings at the time period designated in the meeting agenda and/or as established by the chairperson. Agenda and link will be provided in the next edition of the Buzz.

Email: shannonm@mpsvt.org
Website: https://www.mrpsvt.org/rvs
Location: 1559 Roxbury Road, Roxbury, VT, USA
Phone: 802.262.1506

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