The  Bobcat Den

September 27, 2024

Community Building at UCS

Over the last two weeks, we've not only enjoyed the beautiful weather outside, but have had some exciting and enriching experiences at UCS that we have been able to share with our community!

Looking ahead, we have a few important events to remind you of:

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Art Room Seeking Willow Branches for Lantern Making

In preparation for our upcoming lantern making project, the art room is seeking fresh willow branches. Third and fourth grade students will be using these as the base for their lanterns. Please connect with Kim Aucter at kim.aucter@mmuusd.org if you have any branches you'd like to donate. Thank you!!

UCS SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

At School Book Fair Dates:  Monday, September 30th through Friday, October 4th

(the book fair will be CLOSED Thursday, October 3rd)

More UCS School specific info from Mr. Baron can be found HERE

SCHOOL PICTURE TIME ... DON'T FORGET TO SMILE!!!

NEWS FROM THE PTO

The PTO hosted its first in-person meeting on September 10th from 6-7p . Here is a link to the meeting minutes: September 10 PTO Meeting Minutes ... This is a wonderful opportunity for you to get involved, meet fellow parents and teachers, and contribute to the success of our school community. We encourage all parents and guardians to attend and bring any ideas or suggestions you may have. Light refreshments will be provided, and children are welcome to join us as well.

We are also 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 ... Thank you for your continued support and involvement. We look forward to seeing you there!

The UCS PTO also creates a student directory every year. This is an opportunity to share your contact information with other students in your child's class and around the school to organize play dates, birthday parties, or just create a community. Please only share information you are comfortable sharing with the school community. If you have previously filled out this form (i.e. your child is in an older grade), you do not need to fill out a new form unless you have new contact information or you want to update what is shared. The directory will be updated as needed and shared with you in Dave Marlow's newsletter, so check it out! 


Please use this form to submit your information. (Link is: https://forms.gle/FSNBZuTY3N9wnWXH6 ) Thanks!

FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE

Please read the District Illness Guidelines.  This will help you to decide whether or not to send your child to 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

EEE

Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is a rare but serious disease caused by a virus that spreads through the bite of an infected mosquito. Only a few human cases are reported in the United States each year. The disease also commonly affects horses, but it has been reported in other animals like alpacas, donkeys, pheasants, and emus. Please read this important information from the Vermont Department of Health about EEE.


There are no human vaccines to prevent or medicines to treat EEE. The best way to reduce your risk of infection with EEE virus is by preventing mosquito bites: limit time outdoors at dawn and dusk, use insect repellent, wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, treat clothing and gear with permethrin, and control mosquitos indoors and outdoors. 


Please read this important flyer from the CDC: How to Protect Against Mosquito Bites. If you wish for your child to use insect repellent, please apply it at home in the morning before school. 

Current COVID-19 Guidance

 If a person is COVID-positive, they may go back to normal activities after at least one day (24 hours) if:


District guidelines remain in place - If you are sick, please stay home.  Please read this link District Illness Guidelines


Additional Resources

Respiratory Virus Guidance Snapshot

Preventing Respiratory Viruses

ONLINE SCHOOL STORE

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. For a limited time, enjoy 20% OFF during your UNDERHILL CENTRAL SCHOOL store’s Grand Opening Sale with code SPIRIT20 ... 

**Profits do go back to the UCS** Happy shopping!!!

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.

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? 



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!

Y AFTER-SCHOOL SERVICES

The Y provides after-school programming at UCS.  HERE is additional information about the program.  The director this year is Harrison Griffith (HGriffith@gbymca.org). Harrison will alternate days between UCS and JES as we share such an overlap in the community. When Harrison isn't on site at UCS, Nick Irwin Testa, Assistant Program Director, will be at UCS.

COMMUNITY NEWS

MMYBL Registration is now OPEN

Openings in ReTribe's Fall Forest School & Afterschool in Underhill/Richmond


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 Thursdays in Underhill from 9am-3pm. After- School meets Mondays and Thursdays in Underhill from 3-5:30pm. Learn more at www.retribe.org/the-forest-school. There is after school bus transportation provided by Underhill Central School. 

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

Email: ucsoffice@mmuusd.org
Location: 6 Irish Settlement Rd, Underhill, VT  05489
Phone: 802.899.4676

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