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September 25, 2026
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Zucchinis, Spirit and Smiles at UCS!
Zucchinis, Spirit and Smiles at UCS!
Hello All -
What an energetic, memorable, and community-filled two weeks we’ve had at school! We were thrilled to welcome local visitors who taught our students about trash, recycling, and pollinator gardens. We were all smiles for Picture Day, and to close out the week, we held our annual Zucchini Relay Race; a quirky, much-loved UCS tradition! Watching the students race with zucchinis in hand, cheering each other on with so much laughter and teamwork, made it an event to remember.
Recess, Sportsmanship, & Body Safety
With energy in full gear, we’ve also seen a wonderful surge of competitive spirit during recess! Over the next few weeks, we are placing a special emphasis on sportsmanship and keeping our bodies safe during play. To help guide positive play, we will be introducing new games and periodically pausing others to reset norms. If your child mentions changes to recess activities, this is why! We would love your help reinforcing these concepts at home. In PE, our core focus centers on these three principles:
Winning without boasting
Losing without complaining
Respect to all
A quick reminder, that tomorrow (Saturday) is the Harvest Market Parade! Join the UCS PTO as we march together. We’ll be meeting at 8:30 AM at BRMS and don't forget to wear your purple and green!
Thank you for your continued support in helping us make UCS a place where every student feels accepted, valued, and excited to learn. I hope you and your family are able to enjoy this beautiful fall weather!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
September 26th: Harvest Market Parade (sponsored by 3rd grade - more info below)
October 2: All-School Morning Meeting (Mrs. Giguere's Class)
October 7: 2hr Student Early Release Day (dismissal starts @ 12:17p)
October 8: Bus Evac Drill (8:15a)
October 8: UCS Open House (6:00 - 7:00p)
October 22nd & 23rd: No School for Students
OCTOBER'S THEME: GROWTH MINDSET
As the calendar turns to October, our school-wide focus will shift to Growth Mindset. Now that our students are settled into their daily classroom routines and taking on more challenging academic work, this focus comes at the perfect time. We’ll be teaching students that intelligence and skills aren't fixed traits, but abilities that grow through effort, strategy, and practice. As school rhythms pick up, we want our learners to see mistakes not as failures, but as valuable feedback, and to understand that struggling with a tough math problem or a new reading strategy is simply their brain getting stronger. You can support this at home by praising your child's effort and perseverance rather than just the final result!
All-School Morning 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 8:00-8:30a. 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!
NEWS FROM THE PTO
UCS @ the Harvest Market
UCS @ the Harvest Market
Please join us for the HARVEST MARKET PARADE on September 26th! Line up at BRMS at 8:30 AM. Be sure to plan ahead to find parking and get to the line up area by 8:30. Look for the UCS Float and Banner to find us. There will be a table for you to create a UCS color crown. And face painting bobcat paws will also be available.
Parents should plan to stay with their children during the parade. This is especially important for younger children as the Harvest Market is quite busy and the end of the parade can be hectic. Parents should also keep an eye on children on the float for safety. Please note that not all students will fit on the float, though all students will have the opportunity to pass out candy to spectators!
Don't forget to wear your favorite Bobcat Gear or as much GREEN and PURPLE as you can to show your UCS Spirit!
Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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!!!
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
Please follow this link to find all of the beginning of the year info from the health office. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact nurse Tara using the information below:
Tara McMahon, MSN RN
Direct number: 802-858-6316
Fax: 802-899-5173
ucshealthoffice@mmuusd.org
We want to ensure our families have the resources they need. Please utilize our UCS Resource Sheet, which includes helpful information for families.
Five Towns, One Heartbeat
Stay connected with MMUUSD! Head to the MMUUSD District Website for essential enrollment forms, podcast episodes, School Board agendas, curriculum updates, special services resources, staff directories, and career opportunities.
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During the early evening hours of Thursday, October 15th Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District will conduct a test of our Emergency Notification System. This routine test ensures our communication tools are working properly AHEAD of an emergency. Please see this letter for more information from the district.
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