The Bobcat Den
December 20, 2024
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See You in the New Year!
See You in the New Year!
Hello UCS Families!
As we prepare for winter vacation, I want to take a moment to celebrate the wonderful experiences we’ve shared as a school community this season and express my gratitude for your ongoing support.
Last week, our students had the incredible opportunity to work with Rose Bedard, our talented Hip Hop Artist-in-Residence. The energy, creativity, and enthusiasm in the building was amazing, and it all culminated in a fantastic performance that showcased our students' hard work and talent.
We are also coming together as a community for our Winter Sing-Along—a cherished tradition that fills our hearts with music and joy. Additionally, our Winter Solstice activities provide a special opportunity for students to reflect, connect, and celebrate the season in meaningful ways.
These moments remind us of the strength and spirit of the UCS community, and I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to our families, staff, and community members for making all of this possible. Your support and collaboration ensure our students have engaging and memorable experiences at school.
Wishing you all a restful, joyful, and peaceful winter break filled with warmth, laughter, and time spent with loved ones. We look forward to welcoming everyone back in January to continue learning and growing together.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
December 23rd - January 1st ~ Winter Vacation (NO SCHOOL)
January 8th ~ Student Early Release Day (2hr earlier than normal)
January 15th ~ Recycle Rhonda 3rd/4th Grade Battery Blitz
January 20th ~ NO SCHOOL (MLK Day)
January 23rd ~ PTO Meeting (7:00p)
January 24th ~ All-School Meeting (Mrs. Melone's Class)
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you interested in volunteering for Snow Motion, Field Trips, or any class events at UCS? Please take a moment to complete the quick and easy VOLUNTEER FORM ... Note that the form is valid for 5 years, so if you previously filled it out for older siblings, it may have expired. If you'd like to volunteer, please submit the form again. Thank you!
OPEN TUTORING POSITION
UCS is seeking an experienced and patient academic tutor to work with a primary-grade child for 2 hours a day. The ideal candidate will provide personalized support in foundational subjects such as reading, writing, and math, fostering confidence and enthusiasm for learning. If you’re passionate about helping children succeed academically, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact David Marlow at david.marlow@mmuusd.org.
UCS HAPPENINGS
ALL-SCHOOL MEETING UPDATE
Throughout the rest of the school year, each class at UCS will lead a Friday All-School meeting 1x a month. The meetings are on Fridays from 8:00-8:30. When your child's class is leading the meeting, families will be notified ahead of time, invited to join and be in the audience. Stay tuned for when your child's class will be leading a meeting so you don't miss out on this great opportunity!
** NEXT UP: Mrs. Melone's Class - Friday, January 24th **
NEWS FROM THE PTO
Here is a link to the meeting minutes:
September 10 PTO Meeting Minutes
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.
GIRLS ON THE RUN -> COACH & RUNNERS NEEDED!!!
UCS is looking for coaches to lead our Girls On The Run program for this coming Spring. The program can only run if we have community volunteers to coach. If you or someone you know are interested in signing up to be a coach for Underhill Central School, you can sign up here: https://www.gotrvt.org/coach
If you have questions about Girls On The Run or the possibility of coaching, feel free to ask Abbie Bernier at abigail.bernier@mmuusd.org.
If your 3rd or 4th grader is interested in participating in Girls On The Run this Spring, please fill out this form: GOTRVT Participant Interest Form. This is not the registration, but will give us information about numbers for the Spring.
Our tentative schedule for the Spring will be:
Practice on Mondays and Thursdays (when school is in session) right after school until 3:45. *This is subject to change, but we will have it solidified closer to registration in February.
We will start meeting with Girls the week of March 17th.
The 5K celebration is on Saturday, May 31st. Every runner will need a running partner on this day.
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
It is important that your student is dressed appropriately for the weather and is prepared to play outside every day. During the winter season, students should have a jacket, gloves or mittens, and a hat. If there is snow on the ground, snow boots and pants are necessary. Also please remember to pack an extra set of seasonal clothing in student backpacks, including socks, for slips and spills.
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
Current COVID-19 Guidance
If a person is COVID-positive, they may go back to normal activities after at least one day (24 hours) if:
Symptoms are getting better overall and
No fever for at least 24 hours (and are not using fever-reducing medicines).
In addition, it is recommended to take extra prevention steps for the next 5 days after resuming normal activity: Practice good hygiene. Wear a mask. Keep physical distance. Improve air quality. Any of these prevention steps can help limit the spread of respiratory viruses. The more steps you take, the lower your risk of getting others sick.
The district has a supply of masks and antigen tests (limited supply) if requested.
Please report all positive cases, student or staff, to the school nurse.
District guidelines remain in place - If you are sick, please stay home. Please read this link District Illness Guidelines.
Additional Resources
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. For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF during your UNDERHILL CENTRAL SCHOOL store’s Grand Opening Sale with code SPIRIT20 ...
**Profits do go back to the UCS** Happy shopping!!!
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT/EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Circle of Parents® SUPPORT GROUPS:
Circle of Parents® SUPPORT GROUPS:
Ongoing Support Groups (can join any time)
Circle of Parents® for Single Moms - (Thursdays at 5:15 pm via Zoom)
Circle of Parents® of Children with Special Needs - (Tuesdays at noon via Zoom)
Village of Mothers Circle of Parents® - (In person meetings monthly in St. Johnsbury & Newport and via Zoom)
Circle of Parents® for Adoptive Parents - (With NFI on the first Wednesday of the month at noon via Zoom)
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Free VIRTUAL/Online Parent Education Programs to any parent/caregiver in Vermont who wants support and/or to learn new parenting skills. Do you or someone you know want to learn more about the programs offered?
Visit the website at: www.pcavt.org/family-support-programs
Email at familysupport@pcavt.org
Call 1-800-CHILDREN
Upcoming Nurturing Parents Programs Available:
All programs are offered virtually and FREE!
All programs are 2 hours per week for 14-18 weeks. Want to enroll in any of the programs offered?? Please complete THIS FORM to enroll today!
Nurturing Program® for Families in Substance Use Treatment & Recovery
Wednesdays at 8:30am starting November 27th
Mondays at 5pm starting December 9th
Thursdays at 10am starting December 12th
Thursdays at 5:30pm starting February 20th
Tuesdays at 5pm starting March 11th
Nurturing Skills™ for Families -
Wednesdays at noon starting December 11th
Thursdays at 1pm starting January 9th
Mondays at 6pm starting January 20th
Tuesdays at 10am starting February 4th
Wednesdays at 6pm starting February 5th
Strengthening Families Program with Children Birth -3
Wednesdays at 1pm starting January 15th
Strengthening Families Program for Families with Teens
Tuesdays at 1pm starting January 7th
Thursdays at 1pm starting January 30th
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
Registration is open for Poker Hill Arts summer Fairy Camps.
See their camp web page for dates and info:
Camps are a partnership between MMUUSD and Richmond Elementary school PTO. Profits from camps go towards supporting the Snow Motion Program and increasing lifetime fitness to kids in MMUUSD. Our goal is to get as many kids as possible at least one week of camp. If you need a scholarship please email Brian at brian.godfrey@mmuusd.org.
Registration will open February 1st at 8am. You can register at vtoutdooradventures.com.
Mr. G's Adventure Camp Schedule 2025
Week #1 June 23th-27th Outdoor Adventure Camp
Week# 2 July 7th-11th Bike Camp
Week #3 July 14th-18th Survival Skills Camp
Week #4 July 21st-25th Bike Camp
Week #5 July 28th-August 1st STEM Outdoor Science Camp
Week #6 August 4th-8th Water Adventure Camp
Week #7 August 11th-15th Outdoor Adventure Camp
Radiate Art Camps Schedule 2025
Week #1 June 23th-27th Fiber Arts: Stuff Creations Camp
Week# 2 July 7th-11th Animal Art Parade Camp
Week #3 July 14th-18th Community Art Camp
Week #4 July 21st-25th Nature Art Camp
Week #5 July 28th-August 1st Puppets, Prints, and Pop-ups Camp
STAY CONNECTED with WHAT'S HAPPENING @ UCS
We will keep our WEBSITE updated on a regular basis. We also invite you to follow us on our two main social media pages: TWITTER (X) and INSTAGRAM. I also encourage you to reach out to the classroom teachers as they all communicate in a variety of different platforms!
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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