IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

• September 27th ~ Harvest Market Parade (see flyer and info below)

• October 1st ~ Recycle Rhonda visit

• October 2nd & 3rd ~ NO SCHOOL 

• October 6th ~ Kindergarten Field Trip to Chapin 

• October 8th ~ Student 2hr Early Release Day

• October 9th ~ UCS Open House (6:00 -7:00p) 

• October 10th ~ Visit from UJFD during All-School Morning Meeting 

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. One of these requirements is for schools to conduct two Options Based Response to a Violent Intruder Drills, one to be held in September and the other in the month of January.   UCS will be holding the first Options Based Drill the week of September 17th and the second drill will be conducted during the week of January 19th.  Please know that age appropriate steps will be taken to reduce student anxiety.

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

This notice serves as a reminder to check your child’s head for lice periodically.  Consider checking weekly.  Head lice are tiny, crawling insects that live in the human hair. They do not fly or jump. The females lay eggs called nits on the hair shaft close to the scalp, often at the nape of the neck and behind the ears. The nits are small, oval-shaped specks that can vary from whitish to brownish in color, and are firmly cemented in place and cannot be brushed or flicked away. Persistent itching of the head and back of the neck can indicate head lice. Most important is the examination of the hair and scalp, especially the nape of the neck and behind the ears, for nits. Lice outbreaks are common in school-aged children. Even the cleanest child can become infested. It is not a sign of poor health habits or being dirty.  If you discover lice or nits, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider about treatment options. School nurses can also answer questions about head lice

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

Hello UCS Families! Please review the PTO flyer and calendar below. Each grade will be responsible for one fundraiser or community event this year. Please email the UCS PTO (ucspto@mmuusd.org) if you want to help! 

Next month, it will be the 4th grade parents' turn to lead the Fun Run. Remember to save the morning of Saturday, November 1st and look out for details in the coming week on how to volunteer to help or sign up to run!

Please consider making a donation at any point to the PTO. Checks or cash can be sent to the main office at any time or you can use the QR code on the flyer to donate. Your generosity ensures UCS is a more dynamic place for our kids to learn and a healthier place for them to grow.

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.

NAMI Basics is a six-week course designed to empower parents and caregivers of youths aged 22 and under with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to navigate the challenges of supporting a young person with a mental health condition. In order to maximize accessibility to this program, we are offering it virtually via Zoom. Our Basics Fall 2025 Class is now open for registration! If you’re a family member or caregiver supporting a youth aged 22 and under, who is experiencing mental health symptoms, consider enrolling in NAMI Vermont’s FREE, 6-week Basics class! Each session will be led by trained volunteers who have firsthand experience caring for youth with mental health challenges. Their personal insights allow them to guide discussions with empathy and equip families with essential tools, knowledge, and support.

Here are the details about our upcoming class:

Every Tuesday, 6:30-9:00 pm

Start date: Sept. 30

Virtual, via Zoom

Connect with others in similar situations, gain valuable insights, and learn effective support strategies. Register today!

Openings in ReTribe's Fall Forest School & Wild Woods Afterschool in Underhill

Would your child enjoy spending time each week connecting with nature through the seasons, learning outdoor skills and crafts, and playing joyfully with a community of friends and mentors? 

ReTribe is accepting students ages 6-13 for their Forest School and Wild Woods Afterschool programs. Forest School has spaces open on Wednesday and Thursdays in Underhill from 9am-3pm. Wild Woods Afterschool meets Mondays and Thursdays in Underhill from 3-5:30pm. Learn more at www.retribe.org/the-forest-school. & https://www.retribe.org/after-school

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 will communicate weekly either by newsletter or blog.