Bernier's 3-4 Newsletter
March 27, 2026
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A Fun-Filled Week of Learning and Creativity!
A Fun-Filled Week of Learning and Creativity!
We had an exciting and engaging week in our classroom! We kicked things off by learning about battery recycling with Recycle Rhonda from CSWD. Students discovered the importance of safely recycling batteries and helping protect our environment. We will be participating as a 3 4 team, and more information on this is included below!
In the classroom, creativity is in full swing as we have begun writing our Fractured Fairy Tales. The students are absolutely loving this imaginative writing project and are eager to put their own unique twists on classic stories.
In addition, every student has been working hard to build their reading fluency through Reader’s Theater. They are practicing reading with expression and confidence, and we look forward to having them perform their scripts before April break.
We wrapped up this fun filled week with a special all school trip to BRMS, where we enjoyed a preview performance of Mary Poppins by the Vermont Youth Dancers. It was a wonderful way to celebrate a week full of learning, creativity, and community!
Important Dates
April 2nd: PTO Meeting (virtual - 7:00p) - more info below
April 3rd: All-School Morning Meeting (Cowan)
April 6th, 7th & 9th: VTCAP ELA Testing (Grades 3-4)
April 8th: Student 2-hour Early Release
April 13th & 14th: VTCAP Math Testing (Grades 3-4)
April 13 - April 15: UCS Abenaki Garden Mural Project
VTCAP Testing
Battery Blitz: SAVE YOUR OLD BATTERIES!
All 3rd and 4th grade classes will be collecting used batteries from April 6 to April 17 as part of the Battery Network program! We’re excited about the chance to win up to $1,000 for our school. To reach our goal, we need your help!
Please start collecting old batteries from your family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. If you have creative ideas for collecting batteries or would like to assist us in this effort, we’d love to hear from you. Your support can make all the difference!
4th Grade Activities for End of Year
Please see a list of end of year activities that are being planned. You will be receiving more information at a later date, but we wanted you to get the dates on the calendar for planning purposes.
4th Grade Activities 2026
Subject to change as of 3.18.26
Friday, May 22: Mrs. Danis’ class visits Sailing Center in Burlington (more info to come)
Tuesday, May 26: Mrs. Bernier and Ms. Melone’s classes visit the sailing center in Burlington (more info to come)
Friday, May 29: 4th Grade Move Up Day at BRMS
Thursday, June 4: 4th Grade Track Meet at MMU
leaving UCS at 8:30 and arriving back to school between 1:15 and 1:30
*Raindate is Friday, June 5th
Friday, June 12: 4th Grade Celebration day at Mills Riverside Park (rain or shine)
*Families will be invited to join a small celebration at UCS in the morning where 4th grade students will sing and share memories from their time at UCS. Then, we will take busses to Mills Riverside Park to celebrate with food and play!
Classroom Treats
On occasion, we might give students trident gum, tic tacs, lifesavers mints, hot cocoa, popcorn, or hershey's milk chocolate for something fun. As part of the district health protocols, we need to notify you of this. Please reach out to me if your child will need to opt out of this.
Friday Notebooks
Remember Friday Notebooks!
Remember Friday Notebooks!
Please make a note on your family calendar to send your child’s Friday notebook to school each Friday (or earlier if possible!). It means so much to your child to read your response and write back to you. They truly look forward to that connection every week.
Underhill Central School 3rd & 4th Grade
Underhill Central School 3rd & 4th Grade
Email: Abigail.bernier@mmuusd.org
Location: 6 Irish Settlement Rd, Underhill, VT 05489
Phone: 802.899.4676
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