The Bobcat Den
June 5, 2026
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Soaking in the Sun During the Homestrech!
Soaking in the Sun During the Homestrech!
It is hard to believe how quickly the days have flown by, but the beautiful weather is certainly making it clear that June has arrived! Walking through the hallways, you can feel both the focus and the excitement of the season. Over the past two weeks, our students have been incredibly hard at work putting the finishing touches on their end-of-year assessments and projects. Yet, even in the midst of all that concentration, there has been plenty of joy and celebration woven into our days.
As we enter this final stretch, the calendar is packed with milestones we are eagerly anticipating. We are looking forward to seeing all of the hard work at the 3-4 Wax Museum; letting loose during our annual Field Days event; and helping students look ahead during Move-Up Day. We will also be celebrating our 4th graders in several special ways during those final days, honoring all they have accomplished before they take their next big step.
Amidst all the excitement, please note that our final student day will be Wednesday, June 17th. On this last day, students will be bringing home their report cards and placement letters for the upcoming school year. If your child happens to be absent on the 17th, we will make sure these are mailed directly to your home. There is still so much fun to be had as we wrap up this busy and memorable school year. Thank you all so very much for your continued partnership and support!
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.
2026-2027 School Year Configurations
Due to shifting of staff and number configurations, we have changed our classroom alignments for next school year. These new alignments are:
Kindergarten -> 2 classrooms (Ms. Cowan, Ms. Poor)
Straight 1st Grade -> Ms. Seivwright (new hire)
Grade 1–2 -> Ms. Ferreira
Straight 2nd Grade -> Mrs. Hockenbury (new hire)
Grades 3–4 -> 3 classrooms (Ms. Melone, Mrs. Bernier, Mrs. Giguere)
We have also created and hired new positions for the next SY to help better serve our students as a whole. These new positions/hires are:
Reading Specialist Coach/Interventionist -> Mrs. Hackett
Math Specialist Coach/Interventionist -> Mrs. Jones
Guidance Counselor (moving from .8 to 1.0 full-time) -> Mrs. Erickson
Behavioral Support Personnel -> Ms. Magnant
Speech/Language Pathologist (SLP) -> Ms. Claro
World Language Teacher -> Senora Cartagena
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
June 8th: Incoming Kindergarten Family "Meet & Greet"
June 9th: Student Wax Museum (3rd & 4th Grade)
June 12th: 4th Grade Celebration
June 15th: Music with Buddy in the Classrooms
June 16th: Miss Teen VT visits UCS
June 17th: Move-Up Day (8:30-9:00a)
June 17th: Student Last Day of School
BIKING in PE
Thank you to everyone who responded to the google survey for biking in PE! We WILL have biking next Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday in PE. Here is the schedule:
Monday, June 8th:
Cowan 12:50-1:30
Poor 1:30-2:10
Tuesday, June 9th (Please note that these two class times were switched due to the wax museum!!):
LaBrusciano 12:55-1:35
Melone 1:35-2:15
Wednesday, June 10th:
Jones 8:15-8:55
Ferreira 9:00-9:40
Danis 9:45-10:25
Bernier 10:30-11:10
If you are able to volunteer, please plan to come at your child's PE time. If you said you were able to bring your child's bike, please drop it off the day of their class (it can go anywhere on the grass near the bike racks). Please reach out to amanda.cowan@mmuusd.org if you have any questions!
4th GRADE TRACK MEET
2026_4th grade track meet.mp4Summer Garden Help
Our students have worked hard this spring to prepare and plant everything, and now we need your help to keep it growing strong! We are looking for community support in our school garden throughout the summer. Each slot is for the week starting on the listed date and you’re welcome to come anytime during that week that works best for you! Please take a moment to review the available time slots here
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
Congrats to UCS PTO Co-President Ali Hartman who was the UCS recipient of a MMUUSD Golden Apple for her continued service to the UCS students and community!
A special THANK YOU to the PTO Board (Ali Hartman, Emilie Soisson, Sarah Greer) for your leadership throughout the last two years. Your continued support and cooperation can be seen throughout the year by all of our school community. We look forward to continuing this collaboration as we move forward to helping continue this incredible school community.
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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!!!
MMUUSD/UCS Family Resources & Info
2026-2027 SY District Calendar
The district has put out the SY calendar for next year. There are minimal changes compared to this year’s school calendar. The First Student Day is back on a Wednesday (August 26th).
You can view the full 2026-27 SY Calendar HERE
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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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Location: 6 Irish Settlement Rd, Underhill, VT 05489
Phone: 802.899.4676
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