The Bobcat Den
May 8, 2026
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Springing into the Homestretch at UCS!
Springing into the Homestretch at UCS!
The shift in weather since our return from break makes it official: spring is in full swing! With the arrival of sunshine, warmer temperatures, and longer days, there is a renewed sense of energy and excitement throughout the building. We are eager to embrace everything the "final stretch" of the school year has to offer.
A huge thank you to everyone (especially our incredible PTO) for going above and beyond to make Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week so special. Your generosity truly touched us, from the steady stream of snacks that kept us fueled; delicious catered lunch that gave us a moment to connect; and the fun and thoughtful self care gifts that sparked so much joy. You made our entire staff feel appreciated, supported, and celebrated. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a caring community standing behind us.
This morning, Mrs. Poor’s class led our final class-led All-School Morning Meeting of the year. They did a fantastic job teaching us about perseverance and sharing a fascinating movie on global ecosystems. Watching our students step into these leadership roles throughout the year has been a highlight for all of us. It’s been a joy to see their confidence, community spirit, and school pride grow with every meeting.
We have less than 30 days left in the school year, and we are excited to fill them with meaningful learning, vibrant celebrations, and lasting memories!
Class Placement Reminder
As we begin planning for next school year, we want families to know that student placement is a thoughtful and important process at UCS. While we are a multiage school, we are not a looping school, meaning students are not automatically placed with the same teacher year to year. Placement decisions are made collaboratively by classroom teachers, unified arts staff, support personnel, and administration, with the shared goal of creating learning environments where every child can thrive. In building classrooms, we carefully consider academic balance, learning styles, social dynamics, and the overall needs of each class. While families may choose to submit input, please know that our team will make careful, professional decisions for every student. Official placement information will be shared by the end of the school year in June.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
May 21st: BRMS Music VIsit & UCS Art & Music Show
May 22nd: 3-4 Community Sailing Center (Danis)
May 25th: NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 26th: 3-4 Community Sailing Center (Melone/Bernier)
May 29th: 4th Grade Move-Up Day at BRMS
June 4th: 4th Grade Track Meet @ MMU
June 8th: Incoming Kindergarten Family "Meet & Greet"
June 9th: Student Wax Museum (3rd & 4th Grade)
June 12: 4th Grade Celebration
June 17th: Projected Student Last Day of School
UCS Happenings
All-School Fundraisers
Hello Parents,
The SchoolStore Program is 100% online so there is NO face-to-face selling, handling money, or delivering products. Your participation will take less than 12 minutes, and there are exciting prizes to make it fun for the students.
Here is all you need to do to participate:
Go to https://www.schoolstore.net/sid.t?0000082854 to sign up.
Send form emails inviting family, friends and co-workers to support your child.
Return the Book Buddy Lanyard with the Student Prize Code to school for your child to get their fun participation prize.
Be sure to ask your child for the Book Buddy Lanyard. Your participation will make a difference for our school and teachers! Any questions, please ask. THANKS for your continued support!
Here is the ticket link and flyer for the
UCS Lake Monsters fundraiser
Part2 Info
Dear Part 2 Families,
We’re excited to begin planning for the 2026–27 school year!
Registration for current families will be open from 12:00 pm (noon) through 6:00 pm on Tuesday, May 5th and Wednesday, May 6th. During this initial window, current families may register their currently enrolled children, as well as siblings.
At several of our programs demand continues to grow and we are no longer able to guarantee spots for all returning families. If your family will need care next year, it is essential that you log in and register as close to 12:00 pm (noon) on May 5 as possible to give yourself the best chance of securing a spot.
Registration will remain open for the two days from 12:00 pm (noon) until 6:00 pm, but days may waitlist if they reach capacity. We will be actively monitoring enrollment and will waitlist days as soon as we reach our predetermined thresholds, which are based on: Licensed capacity; Available staffing; Usable space within each school.
We also ask for your partnership in registering thoughtfully. In some cases, families enroll for five days initially and later reduce their schedule just before the school year begins. While we understand that needs can change, this can limit access for other families who need care. If possible, please register only for the days you anticipate needing.
We know how important reliable afterschool care is for your family, and we are committed to building the strongest, most sustainable programs we can within the constraints we have.
The link to register will be sent out shortly before registration opens on May 5th at noon.
Warmly,
The Part 2 Team
You can find the link to ALL Part2 Summer Camps here: https://part2kids.com/summer-camps/
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
Help Our Kids Grow Strong Through Positive Language
Is your language helping grow confident kids? The words kids hear every day—from parents, caregivers, teachers, coaches, and other adults—help shape the ideas they develop about food, their bodies, and themselves. Research shows these ideas begin as early as preschool, and exposure to messages that suggest certain bodies are “better” or more acceptable than others can lead to body dissatisfaction and self-criticism. The good news: you can make a difference. The Vermont Department of Health and other partners developed a campaign with tips and resources to help adults use positive language about food and bodies. Check it out and learn more at HealthVermont.gov/ConfidentKids
FREE Bike Helmets
Richmond Rescue has given away more than 700 bike helmets since we started our annual bike helmet giveaway in 2012. Please help spread the word to kids and families who may be in need of a new helmet. We're open for helmets Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Richmond Rescue
216 Railroad St.
Richmond, VT 05477
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.
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
NEWS FROM THE PTO
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.
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!!!
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT/EDUCATION PROGRAMS & INFO
We want to ensure our families have the resources they need. Please utilize our UCS Resource Sheet, which includes helpful information for families.
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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Track is Back! The Mt. Mansfield Summer Track Program returns for our 32nd year. We are a program open to all athletes from beginners to those looking to specialize in certain events. Athletes will practice and compete based on age groups from 5-6 years old up to the 13-15 age group. It is a great way for younger kids to learn a new sport and helps the middle school athletes prepare for high school.
Practices are Monday and Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 at the MMU track. The program starts on Wednesday, June 17th and wraps up on Wednesday, July 15. We have 2-3 meets with other teams from Chittenden County and there is the option of competing at the Vermont Recreation and Parks state meet at the end of the season. Registration is $40 for the first child in a family, $30 for the second, and $20 for each additional child and includes a team t-shirt.
The program is run by Mt. Mansfield Track Coach Bill Eschholz and members of the 2025 MMU Track Team. For additional information or to request a registration form please email Bill Eschholz at MMSTXC@gmail.com.
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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