The Buzz

Ms. Katie's class has been busy counting, using their pumpkins to dig out and count seeds! Ms. Katie shared that some students are counting right up to 100 and beyond with her. Way to go, kindergarteners!

Students at Bridges have been busy enjoying all kinds of amazing activities. Ms. Casey notes that the STEAM group has been investigating leaves and creating outstanding art with them - check out new featured artwork in the main hallway, if you are in the building! We also have a group of students playing chess each week at the Roxbury Free Library, working on strategy and preparing for upcoming tournaments.

• School is closed for Thanksgiving Break all of next week, from November 20th - 24th.
• Please send appropriate winter gear as temps are getting colder - all students are outside for at least 30 minutes per day, often more. If you are in need of any winter gear for your child, please contact Tina or Shannon!
• VT Cookie Love fundraiser forms are due back to Ms. Tina no later than this Friday.

Join Us!

The next RVS Caregiver Group (PTO) is being held this Tuesday 11/14/23 @ 5pm in the school library. Kids welcome to attend too. Come share ideas and learn how to get more involved. Any level of help is appreciated!

We are still seeking photos for our new front hallway photo collage: many students have been reading at home and school, and the culture of literacy is building up steam at RVS! Our new display will feature "kids caught reading" around the school and at home. If your kiddo is okay with it, snap a photo of them reading anywhere and send it our way to highlight at shannonm@mpsvt.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 years budget pressures and attend the next school board meeting happening Wednesday, 11/15

• Future of MRPS Facilities: Attend community workshops happening Tuesday, 11/14 and Tuesday, 12/5

• District Equity Audit: Complete a survey and learn about an opportunity to connect 1:1 with the auditors

District Caregiver Council: Learn more about the Council and consider joining. The next meeting is happening Thursday, 11/16

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. The agenda and Zoom link can be found here on the school website.

Every year, the MRPS PIE community raises money to directly support families in the Montpelier Roxbury School District. This is a meaningful way for neighbors to support neighbors and to share the love during the cold days ahead.

Our goal this year is to raise $10,000 by December 8th! If you can help, please donate here. And consider sharing this page - on social media, email, or any way you can! You might share with friends and family who live out of state, as our community has been supporting one another throughout the flood recovery, and while the need is greater, the resources may be depleting.

Main Street Middle School's 8th graders are putting on the Solidarity Craft Fair this year. Save the date! Great food from our Sustainability kitchen, many local artist vendors, products from our Innovation and Art students and a silent auction with local gift cards and treasures. IF you know anyone who would like to rent a table, please direct them to our website: https://sites.google.com/view/plantinghope/solidarity-craft-fair?authuser=2

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

Instagram: @rvshoneybees