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January 23, 2026
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As a friendly reminder, please try labeling all of your child's snow gear so if it left behind, we can get it back to them! This will help limit the amount of clothes in our lost & found!
Cold Days & Warm Community Spirit!
Cold Days & Warm Community Spirit!
As we wrap up the last two weeks at UCS, it’s been wonderful to see students fully engaged as we begin a new quarter of learning. Classrooms have been busy with goal-setting, reflection, and renewed routines, all while continuing to strengthen our sense of community, especially through our SEL Fridays, where students connect, collaborate, and grow together. I also want to remind you that report cards were sent home in a manila envelope this afternoon. Please direct any questions you may have to your student's classroom teacher.
This past week also included some exciting and memorable experiences. Students had a blast cheering on the UVM Women’s Basketball Team to a victory at Patrick Gym; an energizing outing that showcased school spirit and community pride. Back at school, we continued our learning by exploring the story of Snowflake Bentley while diving into our theme of the month: honesty, led by Mrs. Jones’ class at All-School Morning Meeting. This thoughtful lesson helped students reflect on integrity, truthfulness, and the importance of doing the right thing.
Looking ahead, Snow Motion at Cochran’s begins next Thursday, and we’re excited for students to take part in this seasonal experience. With temperatures expected to drop this weekend, we hope everyone stays warm and safe while enjoying all that winter has to offer.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. We appreciate all you do to help make UCS such a special place to learn and grow.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
January 29th: Snow Motion #1 @ Cochran's
Feb 4th: All-School Field Trip to the Flynn Theatre (see info below)
Feb 5th: Snow Motion #2 @ Cochran's
Feb 11th: Student 2hr Early Release Day
Feb 12th: Snow Motion #3 @ Cochran's
Feb 13th: All-School Morning Meeting (Ferreira's Class)
Feb 16th: Grade 3-4 Visit from Community Sailing Center
Feb 18th: All-School Iditarod Presentation
Feb 19th: Snow Motion #4 @ Cochran's
Feb 23rd - March 3rd: School Vacation
UPCOMING UCS SCHOOL-WIDE TRIPS
Cirque Mechanics: Tilt! @ the Flynn Theatre
WHO: ALL students and staff at UCS
WHEN: Wednesday, February 4th
TIME: Bus will be leaving UCS at 9:00a and will bring the students back following the performance (approx. 12:00p)
LUNCH: Either bring a lunch from home or we will be offering bagged lunches for students who would like one here at school. We will be having lunch once we return to school following the show
COST: FREE!!! Thanks to the generous support of the UCS PTO and the winnings from the Earth Rangers Battery Blitz Challenge, earned last year by Mrs. Bernier’s class!
GIRLS on the RUN is BACK!
GotR Coaches Needed & General Info
GotR Coaches Needed & General Info
We’re getting ready for another amazing season of Girls on the Run at UCS, but we need your help! We’re looking for volunteer coaches to help lead this fun, empowering program for 3rd and 4th grade girls. The season typically begins in March and runs two days a week after school, ending around 3:45 PM. The program wraps up with an inspiring Celebration 5K on Saturday, May 30, as part of the Essex 5K! Don’t worry if you can’t commit to both days, we’re very flexible and would love to have you join us even if you can only help one day a week!
If you’re interested in coaching, please reach out to Head Coach Abbie Bernier at abigail.bernier@mmuusd.org for more information and fill out the coach volunteer form.
We’re also trying to gauge interest for this year’s team! If your 3rd or 4th grade girl would like to participate, please complete the interest form: GOTRVT Participant Interest Form.
Please note: this is not the official registration, just a way for us to plan for the number of participants. Let’s make this another great season of fun, friendship, and running!
SPECIAL EDUCATION - COOL SCHOOLS
The five Elementary School Principals of MMUUSD are taking the Cool Schools plunge to support Special Olympics Vermont and its mission to foster inclusion and acceptance of individuals with intellectual disabilities! We are braving the icy waters to make a difference. Please consider supporting our efforts and help us reach our fundraising goal by donating HERE. Your donation will help provide year-round sports training and competition for athletes and build a more inclusive community! Together, we can make a big splash for a great cause!
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
UVM Student Nurse at UCS
Nurse Tara will have a student nurse from UVM here in the office on the following dates: January 13, 27 and February 10. Her name is Madison and will be in the building all day.
Food Allergy Safe School Information
Food Allergy Safe School Information for Celebrations
The Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District elementary schools are “Food Allergy Aware / Safe Schools” and have adopted a food-free birthday celebration model. Please do not send in food to celebrate your student’s birthday. For classroom or whole school celebrations involving food, all food will be provided by the teacher, school administration, or parent-teacher organization, in accordance with our food safety procedures.
Stay Home When Sick
Refer to the MMUUSD District Illness Guidelines to determine if your child should stay home from 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
ONLINE SCHOOL STORE
GET YOUR BOBCAT GEAR!!!
GET YOUR BOBCAT GEAR!!!
Welcome to the UCS Bobcats Online Sideline Store, the place to score personalized Bobcat Swag and accessories from all your favorite brands 24/7/365. Get ready for the summer with new styles and brands
**Profits do go back to the UCS** Happy Shopping!!!
NEWS FROM THE PTO
High Mowing Seed Fundraiser! Please check your child's backpack for information on the High Mowing Seeds fundraiser that starts today! Keep warm this weekend by thinking about springtime gardening. The fundraiser will run until February 13th. Contact the PTO with any questions at ucspto@mmuusd.org.
WISH LIST for TEACHERS & STAFF
Greetings UCS Families! Suddenly it's December and the gift-giving season is upon us. The PTO asked UCS teachers and staff to share their school and classroom wishes. That information was compiled into Amazon Wish Lists and Teachers Pay Teachers gift card requests. If you have UCS teachers and staff on your gift giving list this season, we hope these wish list requests will be helpful.
(Also on Mrs. Poor's wish list: Michaels or Amazon gift cards)
UCS 1/2 Wish List - LaBrusciano
(Also on Mrs. Bernier's wish list: Teachers Pay Teachers gift card)
UCS 3/4 Wish List - Danis/Giguere
If you don't see the teacher you are looking for, check back for updates! We'll continue to add to them as wishes come in. You can also consider a gift card to the Teachers Pay Teachers site.
Buying labels for your family's gear? Use our school's name to help support the PTO's fundraising efforts for opportunities such as Math through Art, visiting authors and artists and more. All families need to do is click the link, under support, type in our school (Underhill Central School) in the search bar in the middle of the screen, and start buying!
UCS PTO will receive 20% of each sale.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT/EDUCATION PROGRAMS & INFO
We want to ensure our families have the resources they need.
Please utilize our UCS Resource Sheet, which includes helpful information for families.
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FREE online Parent Education Programs to any parent/caregiver in Vermont who wants support and/or to learn new parenting skills.
Visit website, email familysupport@pcavt.org or call
1-800-CHILDREN ... You can Enroll using this link
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Here is the ticket link and flyer for the
UCS Lake Monsters fundraiser
Mr. G's Summer Camp Info 2026
Yes it's that time of year again! Here is the Master Summer Camp Schedule 2026. Registration opens Friday February 6th at 8am. Registration, Camp Info, Weekly Schedules, etc can be found at vtoutdooradventures.com.
The Goal is to get every student that registers at least one week of camp. There will be a spot on the registration form with scholarship request. All camps are Monday through Friday 8am-4pm. Camps will have pickup and dropoff in Richmond.
Camps are a partnership between MMUUSD and Richmond Elementary school PTO. The goal is to promote healthy lifestyles and love of the outdoors while also making sure kids have access to the many treasures in our local community. Profits from camps go towards supporting the Snow Motion Program and increasing lifetime fitness to kids in MMUUSD.
Please email brian.godfrey@mmuusd.org with questions. Looking forward to seeing you at camp this summer.
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Poker Hill Arts summer Fairies and Gnomes Camps are open for registration.
See website for dates and info:
https://www.pokerhillarts.com/magical-fairy-camp
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STAY CONNECTED with WHAT'S HAPPENING @ UCS
Underhill Central School
Underhill Central School
Email: ucsoffice@mmuusd.org
Location: 6 Irish Settlement Rd, Underhill, VT 05489
Phone: 802.899.4676
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