The Montpelier Roxbury Public Schools Food Service Department is looking for help in the UES kitchen. School food is a fun, rewarding job with hours that are perfect for folks with kids in school. We are seeking Food Service Assistants and Food Service Substitutes for positions in all of our schools. Prior food service experience is great but not necessary, we are willing to train the right candidate. If you are interested you can find an application at the District Central Office at Montpelier High School or at SchoolSpring.com. If you have questions about the positions that are available you can contact Food Service Director Jim Birmingham at 225-8016 or at jamesbirmingham@mpsvt.org.

This picture says it all! We can't thank our substitutes enough for continuing on with the learning AND fun in our classrooms when teachers have to be out.

As we prepare for the 2023- 2024 school year, we will likely have a need to create Screening/Interview Committees which will review and interview applicants for potential openings at Union Elementary School. We are hoping to create a bank of caregivers that are willing to serve in this capacity to ensure that caregiver perspectives are taken into account throughout the hiring process. Ideally, each committee, for each position, would consist of: 1-2 Caregivers, 2-4 Existing Staff members & an administrator. The commitment would include signing a confidentiality agreement regarding the entire process (to protect the privacy of all applicants), reading through qualified applications, & joining the interview committee in screening candidates by asking questions, and then providing feedback. These would be volunteer positions but a critical help in ensuring we continue to bring in the best staff to Union Elementary School.

If you are willing to add your name to potential caregiver member list, please email Katie Barea at katiebarea@mpsvt.org using the subject heading "Screening/Interview Committee." Feel free to add in if there are particular areas in which you would be most comfortable in.

Please note that depending on the number of volunteers, not everyone that volunteers will be selected. We will work to ensure it's an equitable process as we determine the committee membership. Thanks for your consideration!

The federal government has approved Pandemic-EBT benefits for the current school year, until the end of the public health emergency. Because our district offers free meals to all students this year, this makes all students eligible to get P-EBT benefits for any days they had an excused COVID-related absence or if there was a COVID-related school closure. Please read this important letter for information regarding this benefit, eligibility, and who to contact should you have questions.

Come see the work of 55+ students from our district as in this beautiful story of breaking free and finding your true self.

February 16-18th at 7pm and February 19th at 2pm in the MHS Auditorium

To buy tickets in advance, CLICK HERE!

Kindness Club at UES is a group that meets once a month on Wednesdays after school from 3-4pm in the school library. Our mission is to spread kindness throughout our school community, and beyond. We start each meeting with a light snack, and discussion, and spend the rest of our meeting time engaged in a kindness project. Students sign up for each individual meeting that they are able to attend.

Any student in 2nd-4th grade is welcome to attend. Next meeting is Wednesday, February 22nd. Sign Your Wise Owl Up Here!

Here is the state guidance on what to do if you test positive for Covid or you can also call your primary care physician as well:

https://www.healthvermont.gov/disease-control/covid-19/covid-19-symptoms-treatment#positivetest

The UES Caregivers Alliance (UESCA) is a collective of caregivers who support a welcoming, inclusive UES community. We provide support for all caregivers, educators, staff, and family-centered school activities. You can access UESCA materials and notes on our webpage, here. Have a question or need? Have an idea you want to share? Email us at ues.families@gmail.com.

February Monthly Coordinating Meeting

Our next meeting is Thursday February 16 from 7-8pm in person (at UES Cafeteria, come in through lower playground) and via Google Meet (Click link here or via phone at: ‪(US) +1 561-614-0543‬ PIN: ‪593 937 744‬#). Please find the agenda and previous notes here. If you have questions, please email us at: ues.families@gmail.com. Childcare is available during the

UESCA community event: Bingo Night!

A few caregivers have already signed up to volunteer for this great event but more are needed. Event will take place sometime in the spring. Contact ues.families@gmail.com if you would like to sign up or just learn more!

Sign up for PIE DAY and/or other Staff Appreciation Activities!

UES caregivers once again listed staff appreciation as our top priority for the school year. Next one is Pie Day in march, contact edisagrm@me.com and samanthakolber421@hotmail.com if you are interested in donating or baking a sweet or savory pie. Let’s show UES staff some love over the next several months for all the tremendous work they do day in and day out. Follow this link for other ideas and to sign up.

Email: katiebarea@mpsvt.org
Website: mrpsvt.org/ues
Location: 1 Park Avenue, Montpelier, VT, USA
Phone: (802) 225-8200