UES Swoop Scoop
September 5, 2023
May Kindness Club - This Wednesday!
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. Learners sign-up for each individual meeting that they are able to attend. Any student in 2nd-4th grade is welcome to attend.
Kindness Club originally scheduled for May 15th has been rescheduled to Wednesday, May 22nd from 3-4pm! Please use this form to sign up!
Circus Residency!
The circus is coming to town the week of June 10th! All circus activities will happen during specials classes. Grades K-4 will perform the evening of Thursday, June 13th! The first evening performance will begin at 5:30 and the 2nd performance will start at 6:30. The rain date is Friday, June 14th during the school day. These performances will take place on the lower playground. More details are coming soon ~ stay tuned!
Roxbury Transition Committee
- About the Committee: The MRPS Board of School Directors Roxbury Transition Committee meets weekly on Tuesdays. Please visit the Roxbury Transition Committee website to learn more about their work and how to participate.
- May 20th Committee Update: The committee has been assigned to small topic-specific working groups. These groups are developing recommendations to provide to the Superintendent. Topics include: Transportation, Aftercare, Communication, Student Integration + Community Building. Please review this update from the Committee for more information.
- Transition FAQ: MRPS is working to ensure all caregiver and community questions about the Roxbury Village School transition are answered and that those answers can be seen by all our community members. Please take a moment to review this Roxbury Transition FAQ Document to learn more and please use this form to submit a question for addition to the FAQ doc.
UES Partners in Education (UES PIE) News
UES Partners in Education (UES PIE), formally known as UES Caregivers Alliance (UESCA), is a collective of caregivers who support a welcoming, inclusive UES community. If you are a caregiver of a UES student, you are a UES PIE member! We provide support for all caregivers, educators, staff, and family-centered school activities. You can access materials and notes on our webpage, here. Most of our coordinating activities are done through our Slack channel, which is open to all. This year, we will periodically meet in person to coordinate specific events and activities. Have a question or need? Have an idea you want to share? Email us at treasurer@mrpspie.org
Field Day Treats!
Field Day is coming up on June 5th and UES PIE would like to provide each UES student with a sweet and cold treat to mark the occasion! We need parent volunteers to help hand out these treats. If you would like to sign up for a half hour shift handing out popsicles please click here.
Welcoming New Families to UES!
Thank you to those of you who have already offered to be a Buddy Family to an incoming RVS family! We will need more families to volunteer to meet our goal of matching all RVS families who would like one with a buddy family who has a child entering the same grade. If your family is interested in learning more about being a buddy family please email Caitiln Drechsler at treasurer@mrpspie.org for more information. Thank you!
Next MRPS School Board Meeting
The MRPS Board of School Directors will meet next on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024 at 6:30pm. The meeting will be held in person at Montpelier High School and virtually via Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend and public comment is encouraged at all board meetings. Find the meeting agenda, minutes from past meetings, information about the work of the various School Board Committees, and more by visiting www.mrpsvt.org/school-board
Race and Rally Against Racism ~ Saturday, May 25th
The Race and Rally Against Racism is a state-wide annual anti-racist event, organized by youth from several Vermont high schools. All are welcome to a public rally, curated with a spectacular list of notable speakers, live music, and performances. Visit their website to learn more.
Black Bear Hockey ~ Register by May 31st
Black Bear Hockey is registering intro to hockey players for the 24/25 season. Visit their website to learn more.
Learn to Play Field Hockey ~ Sunday, June 2nd
Bring your friends to this FREE clinic to give the sport a try!
- When? Sunday, June 2nd, 2024 from 9:30 - 11:00 am
- Where? Montpelier High School
- Who can participate? Students in grade 2-8
- What will we do? Join us for a fun field hockey session of basic skills and games! No experience or equipment is necessary.
- How do I sign up? Email Coach Morgan with participant name and age by May 30 to register: morgancgriffith@gmail.com
Lost Nation Theater Camps
Lost Nation Theater is hosting two introduction to theater camps this spring and summer! Visit their website to learn more.
Host an Exchange Student
CIEE is looking for volunteer host families for three wonderful high school exchange students coming to Vermont in August: Helena, a 10th grader from Spain, Genoveve, a 10th grader from Spain, and Pound, a 11th grader from Thailand. Interested in the opportunity to be a volunteer host family for the 24-25 high school year? Learn more: ciee.org/host/ Contact Coordinator Courtney Kobos Smith: (210)867-2997 or courtneykobosciee@gmail.com
Washington County Mental Health Services: Groups & Workshops Available for Children, Youth, and Their Families
Groups and workshops include: GMCF Swim, Adolescent DBT Skills Group, Artistic Healing, The Confidence Collective, Mural Group, Mountain Biking, Swim Group at Barre City Pool, The Confidence Collective: summer vacation edition, Art & PE, and Eco – Anxiety Group for Kids! Review the WCMH website and flyer for more information.