Cougar Chronicle

You might hear your child saying that they have SEL Classes starting this week: our traditional “Guidance” classes are transitioning to SEL (Social Emotional Learning)

lessons.

While we remain just as dedicated as ever, this update better reflects the proactive, practical skills our students build in class every week. Think of SEL as a gym class for the brain and heart, a dedicated time to practice essential life tools alongside academic learning.

Why the name change?

Proactive Skill-Building: While "guidance" often implies reacting to a problem, SEL actively teaches every student key skills like managing big emotions, showing empathy, setting goals, and resolving conflicts peacefully.
A Modern, Research-Backed Approach: Educational research shows that when children understand their emotions and know how to build healthy relationships, they feel safer and perform better in all academic areas.
The Same Caring Support: Don't worry, our counselor is still here for one-on-one check-ins, small support groups, and quiet moments when a student needs extra care.

I am excited to help our young learners grow into resilient, empathetic, and confident individuals both inside and outside the classroom!

- Ms. Jasmine

Youth Athletics Fundraising Opportunity Middlesex/Calais/Worcester

You are invited 09/20/2026 from 11 AM to 3 PM for a Community Potluck style BBQ with yard games and the opportunity to donate to Elementary Sports. Happening at the Large Shelter located at Wrightstville Beach in Middlesex VT. There is no definitive entry fee; the cost to join us is by donation only. Funds we raise will go right into our program to ensure we have adequate supply for all necessary gear required to run a smooth soccer and basketball season.

For those of you that don't know me, I'm the athletic director for three of our sweet schools in WCUUSD. Rumney, Doty and Calais.

We work hard as a small sports community to give the best outcomes possible to our recreational youth athletes. The district and schools are always willing to support where they can with gear and uniforms but there is always more to consider and resources are limited. We have some immediate equipment needs that are falling outside of our budget.

Want to help but can't make the event? You can make a donation via Venmo, funds will be placed into an account specifically built to support Elementary athletics.

WCUUSD Youth Athletics | @Sara-Howard-85285 https://venmo.com/u/Sara-Howard-85285

Want to sign up to bring a dish or Yard game to share? Please email me at showard@u32.org if you are willing to help plan and organize and I'll send you the details. You can also sign up using this link.

U-32 Fall Craft Fair

Other Upcoming Calais Community Events

Corn Roast

Fall Foliage Festival Brunch

Chili & Cornbread Cook Off + Contra Dance

Join Happy Good Day and WCUUSD for a Youth Market!

Event Date: Sunday, Sept 27th, 2026
Time: 2:00 - 5:00pm
Location: East Montpelier Rec fields

Support the talented and entrepreneurial students from around our district who will be selling their creations at the market.

There are still spots available for selling at the market. If interested, submit you application by clicking this link.

Meet the Vendors!

Athletics and Extracurriculars

Mini Raiders (Link to sign ups - HERE)

6th Annual AirPeyton Memorial 5K Walk/Run for Pediatric Cancer

Barre Figure Skating

Basketball Sign Ups (Already? --- Yes! 😀)

With soccer just ramping up it is hard to believe it is time to think about basketball but we need to start collecting information now! If your child is interested in signing up for basketball, please do so here. The registration deadline is October 15th.