The Bobcat Den
March 27, 2026
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Is your child missing any clothes at home?? Come check out our ever-growing "Lost & Found" before the April break, as it will get cleaned up and donated! THANKS
A Season of Growth & Recognition at UCS
A Season of Growth & Recognition at UCS
It’s always an exciting time of the school year as the weather starts to get warmer and classrooms have settled back into their routines after winter vacation. Students are diving into new projects while building skills across all grade levels. There is a great sense of focus and energy throughout the building, and it has been wonderful to see students engaged and eager to learn. It has also been exciting to see all of the participants in our Girls on the Run program. Their enthusiasm, commitment, and support for one another have been inspiring, and a sure sign that spring is right around the corner!
A very special congratulations goes out to our own Amanda Cowan, who was named SHAPE VT Elementary PE Teacher of the Year! She was recognized at the state conference earlier this morning in Killington, and I truly cannot think of a more deserving individual. Amanda’s dedication, positivity, and impact on our students and the entire MMUUSD community are extraordinary, and we are so fortunate to have her at UCS.
Looking Ahead:
Our 3rd and 4th grade students will begin VTCAP testing in the coming weeks. Please see the letter below for more detailed information.
Thanks to the efforts of Kim Aucter and the PTO, we are excited to welcome two visiting artists for an Artist in Residency. Students will have the opportunity to learn about and help create a mural for the UCS garden that highlights Abenaki culture. More information can be found in the flyer below.
Thank you, as always, for your continued support and partnership. It is an exciting time at UCS, and we are grateful to share these experiences together as a community.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
April 2nd: PTO Meeting (virtual - 7:00p) - more info below
April 3rd: All-School Morning Meeting (Cowan)
April 6th, 7th & 9th: VTCAP ELA Testing (Grades 3-4)
April 8th: Student 2-hour Early Release
April 13th & 14th: VTCAP Math Testing (Grades 3-4)
April 13 - April 15: UCS Abenaki Garden Mural Project
Info from MMUUSD
2026 VTCAP FamilyLetter.docxUCS Happenings
All-School Fundraisers
Hello Parents,
Today, your child is bringing home a Book Buddy Lanyard letting you know about a safe and easy way for our school to raise funds for essential tools our students and teachers need to succeed.
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 Summer Camp Opportunity @ UCS
Anyone can attend these camps, not just those who attend the after-school program. You can find the link to ALL Part2 Summer Camps here: https://part2kids.com/summer-camps/
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE
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
Calling all UCS parents and caregivers: Most of the PTO leadership team is graduating with their kids in June, so we desperately need new leaders and supporters! Please join us at our April meeting to discuss the future of the PTO. This meeting is a chance to learn more about how you can help ensure our school community continues to thrive. We will also work on planning this year's Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (scheduled for May 4-8). If you've been waiting for a meeting to join, this is the one! Please mark your calendars for this virtual meeting and we will see you there.
April PTO Meeting
Thursday, April 2 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Google Meet joining info
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/xis-uety-smn
Or dial: (US) +1 414-909-6129 PIN: 990 502 143#
WISH LIST for TEACHERS & STAFF
Greetings UCS Families! Suddenly it's December and the gift-giving season is upon us. The PTO asked UCS teachers and staff to share their school and classroom wishes. That information was compiled into Amazon Wish Lists and Teachers Pay Teachers gift card requests. If you have UCS teachers and staff on your gift giving list this season, we hope these wish list requests will be helpful.
(Also on Mrs. Poor's wish list: Michaels or Amazon gift cards)
UCS 1/2 Wish List - LaBrusciano
(Also on Mrs. Bernier's wish list: Teachers Pay Teachers gift card)
UCS 3/4 Wish List - Danis/Giguere
If you don't see the teacher you are looking for, check back for updates! We'll continue to add to them as wishes come in. You can also consider a gift card to the Teachers Pay Teachers site.
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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Changes coming from 3SquaresVT
Please help us spread the word to make sure 3,000 of our friends and neighbors keep 3SquaresVT by reporting information that meets the work reporting rules. 3,000 people could lose benefits on March 1st if they do not report information in time.
We have developed a number of resources to support information-sharing and hope you will share these resources broadly, all housed in this link.
We have information for community partners to understand how to support people with reporting information, including completing the "Personal Obstacle or Barrier to Work" exemption. DCF has produced a community partner guide that explicitly talks about this exemption.
We have information to share generally with people (on social media, Front Porch Forum sample posts, newsletters, county-specific paper flyers)
We will be uploading the recordings of our 3SquaresVT Work Reporting Rules Training series on Tuesday to that link above.
The more we can share information about this BEFORE March 1st, the better chance that people who are otherwise eligible for 3SquaresVT will be able to keep their benefits. 3SquaresVT helps workers–both to supplement wages and provide support between jobs. Most people who can work, do work. For the small share of folks who can’t work or face barriers to work, 3SquaresVT is a crucial support.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Join ReTribe's WIlderness Adventure
Day Camps this Summer
Spend the summer exploring our 80 acres of woods on the base of Mount Mansfield. We have 7 weeks of camp for ages 5-12. Activities include sneaking and playing running games, crafting and wood carving, swimming and playing in the pond and river, making fairy houses, battling with foam swords and taking part in a fantasy adventure. For more info and to register visit our website: https://www.retribe.org/day-camp or email ReTribeTransformation@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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