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December 5, 2025
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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!
Snowflakes and Good Vibes at UCS
Snowflakes and Good Vibes at UCS
Welcome back! It’s hard to believe we’re already kicking off the first week of December (and first snow day of the SY). After a restful break, it has been wonderful to see students return with such positive energy; ready to jump back into classroom routines, reconnect with friends, and enjoy the fresh snow that arrived just in time for their return!
This month, our school-wide theme is EMPATHY. It is a great opportunity in December to focus and build community together. We will be learning more about what empathy looks like and how we can share our feelings with others at next week's All-School Morning Meeting led by Ms. Giguere/Danis' classroom!
A few reminders as we settle in for a busy 2.5 weeks ahead:
Our Food and Gift Card Donation Drive is up and running! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far. These drives will continue through Wednesday, December 17th.
Next Wednesday, December 10th, will be a 2-hour early release day.
Next Friday, the PTO will host Kids Night Out from 4:00–7:30p! Students can enjoy dinner, popcorn, indoor crafts, outdoor play, and a movie. ALL proceeds directly support our UCS school community. More details can be found in the flyer below.
Thank you for your continued partnership as we move into this joyful and busy season. We’re excited for everything December brings!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
December 1 - December 17: UCS Food & Gift Card Drive
December 10: Student 2hr Early Release/Staff PD Day
December 12: SEL Friday (All-School Morning Meeting)
December 12: UCS PTO Kids Day Out (4:00 - 7:30p)
December 15: Food Drive "Matching Monday" (more info to come)
December 17: UCS Food Chain Celebration
December 19: Winter Sing Along
December 23: Winter Solstice Day Activities
December 24 - January 2: NO SCHOOL
UCS RESOURCES & DRIVES
With the holiday season approaching, we want to ensure our families have the resources they need.
Please utilize our UCS Resource Sheet, which includes helpful information for families. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need assistance.
WINTER SOLSTICE DAY - DECEMBER 23rd
We are looking for yarn for a craft project students will be making. If you have any yarn you would be willing to donate, please send it to school with your child. Thanks for your support!
As part of the celebration, we will be offering the students hot chocolate. Please let Nurse Tara know if you have any concerns about your child drinking the hot chocolate.
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
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.
Periodic Reminder to Check Your Child for Lice and Nits
It is that time of year where we come across head lice in the class. This is a reminder to check your child’s head for lice periodically - checking weekly is a good habit. Head lice are tiny insects that live in the hair and on the scalp.. They do not fly or jump, but they can crawl from one person to another with close contact. Lice lay eggs called nits that stick tightly to the hair near the scalp, often behind the ears or at the back of the neck. Nits look like small white or brown specks and can’t be easily brushed away. If your child is scratching their head or neck more than usual, it’s a good idea to take a close look. Head lice are common among school-aged children and can happen to anyone - they’re not a sign of being dirty or unclean. If you do find lice or nits, your pharmacist or health care provider can help you choose a treatment. Be sure to follow the directions carefully, including retreating in 7-10 days if indicated. Additionally, it is essential to comb your child’s hair with a lice comb daily for at least 2 full weeks to remove nits. Following this treatment plan is the best way to keep lice from coming back.
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
SAVE THE DATE! On December 12, we will host the last PTO event of 2025...Kids Day Out!
Please see the flyer for more information. Here is the registration link. Space is limited so register soon! We want to make sure everyone can participate - if cost is a concern, please reach out to Dave Marlow or Jennifer Erickson. Thanks to the 2nd grade families that have already signed up to help with this event. We are still looking for a few more volunteers. Here's the link to sign up.
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
Champlain Center is excited to share that we have received additional grant funding to offer another group through our parent coaching program: Child-Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT). CPRT is an evidence-based,10-week intervention designed to strengthen the parent-child bond and improve children's behavioral and emotional functioning through play-based techniques.
This opportunity is completely free for participating families, thanks to additional generous support of Building Bright Futures. (For more information, click here).
Key Details:
Key Details:
What: CPRT (Child-Parent Relationship Therapy) Group
Who: Parents/caregivers of children ages 3-8
When: Mondays, Oct. 13 through Dec. 15 from 11 AM -1 PM
Where: Offered virtually to any Vermont resident
Cost: Free to parents (grant-funded), register here
Led by: Katie Wessels, LICSW and Carolynn Nagao Marcotte, LICSW from
Champlain Center for Play Therapy and Family Counseling
We are currently enrolling for CPRT groups. This group is especially helpful for parents of children experiencing:
Behavioral challenges (e.g., defiance, aggression)
Anxiety or emotional regulation difficulties
Attachment concerns or relational stress at home
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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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