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September 12, 2025
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ROARING into SEPTEMBER at UCS!
ROARING into SEPTEMBER at UCS!
As September begins and the beautiful weather continues, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Welcome Back Picnic and PTO BBQ. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, meet new families, and celebrate the start of the school year together. A special shoutout goes to our amazing PTO for organizing the evening and serving up delicious burgers and hot dogs. They truly helped make the event a success!
Over the past two weeks, teachers have been focused on building strong communities through the Responsive Classroom approach. These first weeks are all about helping students feel safe, connected, and ready to learn together. As those routines and relationships strengthen, you’ll also see more academic learning begin to take shape in the weeks ahead. We also held our first all-school assemblies of the year. These gatherings are filled with special moments as we officially welcomed our kindergartners into the UCS family, reviewed our school-wide expectations, and introduced our first SEL goal for September: acceptance with Mr. Baron and Mrs. Cowan. We always closed the assemblies on a joyful note, singing together under the leadership of Ms. Bolio-Gallaspie; a reminder of the power of music to unite us together.
Looking ahead, please mark your calendars for our first PTO meeting next Thursday at 7:00 p.m. (virtual). This is a great opportunity to connect, share ideas, and help shape the year ahead. In addition, our 3rd and 4th graders will be heading to the Sailing Center in Burlington next week for their annual field trip.
Thank you for your continued support in making UCS such a strong and welcoming community.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
September 15th ~ 3rd & 4th Grade Sailing Center Field Trip - Melone & Bernier
September 18th ~ Virtual PTO Meeting
September 19th ~ 3rd & 4th Grade Sailing Center Field Trip - Giguere
September 25th ~ Student Picture Day
September 26th ~ Annual Zucchini Relays (more info to come)
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 (6:00p)
UCS INFO
It's Zucchini Time!
It's Zucchini Time!
This year's Annual UCS Zucchini Relay will be taking place on Friday, September 26th at 1:45pm! Once again we are looking for giant (or as big as you can grow) zucchinis for the relay. If you have a zucchini to donate, please drop them off in the main office at your convenience. We always love spectators to cheer us on, so feel free to meet us in the outfield of the baseball field at 1:45pm on 9/26. Thank you for your support!
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Here is transportation information for the upcoming SY. Please contact the bus garage with specific questions regarding bus routes. They can be reached at 899-4840 or their website.
2025-2026 AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM
Part2 will be providing after school programming at UCS. HERE is additional information about the program and be on the lookout for direct communication coming soon from the program director. PartAfter School programming will be communicating directly with families throughout the year. If more spots open, they will communicate this with those on the waiting list AND school as well!
Emergency Safety Response Caregiver Letter
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.
FROM THE DISTRICT
2025-2026 SY District Calendar
The district has put out the SY calendar for next year over the weekend. There are minimal changes compared to this year’s school calendar. The First Student Day is back on a Wednesday (August 27th).
You can view the full 2025-26 SY Calendar HERE and it was shared in the District Happenings as well!
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
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!!!
NEWS FROM THE PTO
Welcome back to school! The PTO is excited for a great year ahead! We have lots of work to do and are looking forward to your great ideas and generous help. Please review the PTO flyer and calendar that was sent home with your child. You can also reference it below. Each grade will be responsible for one fundraiser or community event this year. Third grade families will lead the Harvest Market Parade. If you want to help with this event, please use this link to sign up. Next month, it will be the 4th grade parents' turn to lead the Fun Run. More details are coming on that, but for now save the morning of October 18th. Thank you in advance for your help. If you can't give time or support our events, please consider making a donation. Checks or cash can be sent to the main office at any time or 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. Lastly, we have a virtual PTO meeting coming up next week. Details are below. Please plan to join us.
PTO September Meeting
Thursday, September 18 · 7:00 – 8:00pm
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pgn-fdxs-ztc
Or dial: (US) 1 307-543-1360 PIN: 141 614 949#
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.
FREE FAMILY SUPPORT/EDUCATION PROGRAMS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COUGAR CUB FIELD HOCKEY CLINICS
On Tuesday September 16th and Tuesday September 30th from 3:30pm - 5:00pm the MMU Field Hockey program will be hosting Cougar Cub Field Hockey Clinics for K-4th grade students on their field at MMU. No previous experience necessary.
If your are interested in details, please reach out to Paige Manning at pb4wego421@gmail.com
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
UVM Cheerleading Camp
UVM Cheerleading Camp
UVM is hosting a youth cheerleading clinic on September 27th. Here is a Registration Link participants need to fill out ahead of time. Students involved will learn new skills and receive special UVM Cheerleading merchandise. The clinic leads up to a UVM Soccer game where the UVM Cheerleaders will be in attendance selling fan gear!
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 will communicate weekly either by newsletter or blog.
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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