The Bobcat Den
August 26, 2024
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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!!
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!!
As the first day of school has come and gone, I wanted to take a minute to say THANK YOU to all of you for such a successful opening day! There were so many smiles and such positive energy by all! I also appreciate you all through your patience and cooperation as we work through the after-school plans and technology confusion that came with all of that!
I also wanted to take a minute to introduce myself and let you know how excited I am to be the new principal at UCS! I have been a lifelong educator. I grew up in St Albans, studied undergrad at St Mike's, and received my Masters at Uni. of Scranton. I live in the district with my wife Kandi, 3 boys: Jamison (10 yo), Carsen (8yo), Landon (3yo), dog (Judge) and we absolutely love being part of this community. This will be my 13th year in MMUUSD, as I was the Director of Student Activities at MMU for the previous 12 years. Before transitioning to administration, I worked as a Kindergarten teacher at Bakersfield Elementary School for 5 years.
UCS is a very special place. The staff has worked hard to be ready for to welcome everyone back for day 1 and I am so grateful to be part of a community that exudes so much love, kindness and dedication to the success and belief that all students can succeed. I had so much FUN welcoming all of your children back to school and look forward to learning with them this school year. I can't wait to see all of you at school events as we look to connect the community and school through our focus of community building and Bobcat PRIDE!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
August 29th ~ Welcome Back Picnic & PTO BBQ (5:30-7:00p)
September 2nd ~ No School *Labor Day*
September 9th ~ Y After-School Program Starts
September 11th ~ Early Release/Staff PD
September 24th ~ UCS Open House (6:00-7:00p)
September 26th ~ School Picture Day
September 27th ~ School Picture (Rain Date)
News from the PTO
News from the PTO
The PTO is looking for volunteers to help organize the UCS Fun Run on October 19th. If interested in helping with this fun event, email ucspto@mmuusd.org ... THANKS for your help!
Join us on September 11th at 6pm for The Playing Fields Project at Browns River Middle School, a free back-to-school celebration presented by The Flynn and Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District. Enjoy Cirque Kikasse's spectacular circus performance from their extraordinary food truck, and dance to the vibrant sounds of the West Philadelphia Orchestra, blending Balkan and New Orleans brass. Don’t miss out—everyone is invited!
WELCOME BACK PICNIC
Let's get together! There will be a Welcome Back Picnic/PTO BBQ on Thursday, August 29th from 5:30-7:00p. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner or enjoy some grilled burgers/hot dogs for a small cost to support our PTO. The PTO will also have a sweet treat available for all who attend! Look for more information on our website or social media pages soon!
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
UCS has been recognized as a 2023-2024 GOLD Level Asthma-Friendly School by the VT DOH Asthma Program. The program recognizes schools who demonstrate the commitment to improving & maintaining asthma-friendly policies & practices & promoting good asthma management among students.
We are also pleased to recognize Tara McMahon, our School Nurse, as an Asthma Champion for 2023-2024 for demonstrating exceptional commitment to improving and promoting asthma friendly policies and practices in our school!
SCHOOL SAFETY DRILLS
Starting in September, UCS students and staff will be practicing our Emergency Safety Response plans. These drills are evaluated regularly by our UCS Crisis Response Team and follow all state and local guidelines. Here is the UCS Parent/Caregiver School Safety Letter outlining the importance of these drills we conduct throughout the SY.
FOOD SERVICES
For the 2024-2025 school year, school meals will continue to be free. Even though there is no charge for breakfast and lunch, we encourage you to fill out this application for free and reduced-price school meals. If many families fill out and return this form, we will get more money from the federal government for free school meals now and in the future. We will also get more money for other school programs. Filling out this form also helps our community provide free summer meals to all kids, and free meals to kids in childcare. HERE is additional information outlining food service, free and reduced lunch, and common questions asked.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT/EDUCATION PROGRAMS
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
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!
Upcoming Circle of Parents Support Groups:
Circle of Parents® is a network of professionally facilitated, peer-led, self-help support groups for using a strengths-based
approach and a shared leadership model.
All Circles are offered virtually and FREE!
Circles meet weekly for 60-90 minutes and are ongoing
*Participants may join anytime
Tuesdays 630pm
Thursdays 515pm
Y AFTER-SCHOOL SERVICES
The Y provides after school programming at UCS. HERE is additional information about the program. After school programming begins on September 9th.
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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