Social/Emotional Learning: 

We continue to work on perseverance and positive self talk. When things feel hard, we would like to see students work through those uncomfortable feelings and persevere. We often hear things like " This is boring" or " I hate math" or see refusal or silly behavior as a way of communicating it feels hard. We are working on using words such as: " This feels hard, can I have help" or using positive self talk as a strategy to keep them going. 

• November 21st  ~ UCS Lantern Walk ( See BOBCAT NEWS for more info)

• November 25th - November 29th ~ NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break) 

Please read the District Illness Guidelines.  This will help you to decide whether or not to send your child to school.  Please feel free to contact the health office if you have questions about sending your child to school after an illness.  You can contact us at 802-858-6316 or ucshealthoffice@mmuusd.org

Periodic Reminder to Check Your Child for Lice and Nits

This notice serves as a reminder to check your child’s head for lice periodically.  Consider checking weekly.  Head lice are tiny, crawling insects that live in the human hair. They do not fly or jump. The females lay eggs called nits on the hair shaft close to the scalp, often at the nape of the neck and behind the ears. The nits are small, oval-shaped specks that can vary from whitish to brownish in color, and are firmly cemented in place and cannot be brushed or flicked away. 

Persistent itching of the head and back of the neck can indicate head lice. Most important is the examination of the hair and scalp, especially the nape of the neck and behind the ears, for nits. Lice outbreaks are common in school-aged children. Even the cleanest child can become infested. It is not a sign of poor health habits or being dirty.  If you discover lice or nits, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider about treatment options. School nurses can also answer questions about head lice