School Website: www.moretownschool.org

Dear Parents & Friends,

Professional development:

Sally Foster orders are due NOW! Please have your orders in by Friday, October 5^th.

Buy Jewelry & Raise Money for the PTN
Baked Beads will send 10% of your purchases during their semi-annual Clearance Sale to the Moretown PTN.  Simply save your receipt and drop it off in the big pink Box Tops for Education box in the school lobby no later than Oct. 22.

The Baked Beads Clearance Sale is Oct. 5 - 7, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., in the tent next to Big Picture Show.

Mrs. Clemons's third and fourth graders are having a bake sale on Thursday, October 11 to raise funds for this year's field trips. Items are $0.25 each.

The Moretown PTN presents The First Annual Halloween Costume Swap! 10.13.07  8am-11am
Bring an outgrown Halloween costume and swap it up for one that fits!
From now until October 12th there will be a box located by the front doors of the school to collect old Halloween Costumes for this swap. Costumes can also be brought in the day of the swap, Saturday 13 October, 8-11, in the MPR. Don't have a costume to swap, but still want to pick one up? Not a problem! Bring in a healthy & nutritious non-perishable food item (or two) in exchange for your costume. Don't plan on making the swap? Not a problem! Non-perishable food items can also be placed in the costume collection box located by the front doors of the school.

Hope to see you there!

Care to lend a hand? Contact Symeon North, 496-7997 or yarn@pippikneesocks.com

On Wednesdays from 4-5:00 I am offering "Composition Club" to students in grades 5-6. We will use computer notation software to write music that can be played back through our electric keyboards instantaneously. These compositions may be posted to the "Vermont Midi Project" website for comment and critique by professional musicians. There is also the possibility for selected student compositions to be performed in a

concert in Burlington at the end of the year along with students from all over the state. For more information on the program please visit www.vtmidi.org.

This program is suitable for motivated students of all abilities and everyone is invited to participate. However, we have only four computers for students to work at, so depending on interest, we may need to make a rotating schedule for participation. Students who will not be going home and then returning to school for composition club during the hour from 3:00 to 4:00 may do homework or read in the music room. Please let me know via email if your child is interested in participating.

Best Wishes,

Michael Close

Box Tops for Education -- Due October 23 If you've been collecting Box Tops for Education now's the time to drop them off!  Twice a year we have an opportunity to redeem the Box Tops and the fall redemption due date is coming up.  Last year Box Tops earned over $300.  The money goes directly to the Moretown PTN to support programs and activities for our children.  Drop off the Box Tops (trimmed ones are appreciated!) in the big pink collection box on the bench outside the Library

If clipping coupons is not your thing, Box Tops for Education has a couple of other ways you can support the school. Go to www.boxtops4education.com for more information. If you have any questions, contact Jennifer Tripp Mead,

It’s not too late to come join fellow Moretowners and sell your stuff at the Town Hall this Sunday and Monday from 9-3.  If you are interested, please contact Sarah Nussbaum at 496-5677 by Friday.

If you are not interested in selling, come by and see what we’ve got.  Five families are definitely participating (and several more may end up joining us).  We’ve got an assortment of everything from baby furniture to antiques.  Something for every room in the house.  Sunday (10/7) and Monday (10/8) from 9-3 at the Moretown Town Hall.

Why not add a couple (or more) pairs of cross country skis and boots to your winter gear for some great backyard winter enjoyment. Moretown Elementary is selling it’s older cross country equipment at really great prices to make room for the new equipment. We have children’s & adult sizes. All the equipment is in working order.

Skis & Bindings $10.00

Boots $5.00

Skit/boots/bindings $12.00

Call Amy Kuzio at 223-7687 if interested.

P.S. The Mad River Path has great skiing!!!

Mr. Alligator:

Mr. Alligator is going to continue offering his after-school classes, please see the form below.

October 8^th Picture Day

October 10^th Early Dismissal, 11:55

October 10^th Mr. Alligator’s Chess Tournament, 12:00 – 3:00

October 23^rd School Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

October 29^th Assembly, 2:15

It is well established that after school services keep kids safe, help working families and enhance learning.

If you are a parent or guardian of a student at Moretown Elementary School, please take a moment to complete the survey below. It will help us identify your needs. We welcome your ideas!

Part I: Current after-school care

Please check below all that apply:

___ My child takes the bus home. How many days/week? _____

___ My child takes the bus to an after-school care provider. How many days/week? ____

___ My child is picked up from school by a parent or caregiver. How many days/week? ____

___ My child participates/has participated in after-school activities at Moretown School.

Check all that apply: ____ sports practices _____ Brownies/Girl Scouts

___Music lessons ___ Mr. Alligator programs _____________Other

___ The availability of care at school before and/or following the above activities would make it possible for my child to participate in more activities.

____ My family does not currently require after-school services.

Part II: Your requirements for after-school services

Please list the age (s) of any child (ren) whom you would enroll in after school services: ____________________________________________________________________

How many days per week would you need to enroll your child in an after-care program?

____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ 5

Would you be willing to commit to after-care for a specified number of days per week, for the duration of the school year?

____ yes _____ no

Would you be interested in participating in services offered on a drop-in basis?

____ yes _____ no

Would you be more likely to participate in a school program if it were available for:

Early release (partial) days ____ yes _____ no

In-service (full) days ____ yes _____ no

School break (full) days ____ yes _____ no

Would you require group transportation (carpooling or van pool) from the school at the end of the program in order for your family to participate? ____ yes _____ no

What end time for after-care would be needed, in order for your family to participate?

____ 5 pm ____ 5:30 pm ____ 5:45 pm ____ 6 pm __________ (write-in)

Would you be able to retrieve your child from the school at the end of a given day’s program? ____ yes _____ no

What is the maximum amount per day you could spend on after-school services?

____ $10 ____ $15 ____ $20 ______________Other

Would you require scholarship/subsidies in order to participate?

____ yes _____ no

What types of activities would you and your child like to see offered?

Please circle:

Book club, cooking, homework time, outdoor play, drama, language, arts & crafts, community service projects, nature study, games, karate/other martial arts

Your ideas:________________________________________________

Would you be willing to help organize after-school services? ____ yes _____ no

Name and phone number (optional):

 

Please indicate below anything that we missed:

Chess Tournament: Wednesdays, Oct. 10 & Nov. 14; 12 noon to 3 p.m.. (3 hour session). Grades 1-6. Open to all skill and experience levels. Sign up for one or both sessions. $15 per session.

Design Technology: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Oct. 2—Nov. 6 (six 2 hour sessions) Grades 2-6.Design, build and test structures, vehicles, etc. in response to a new engineering challenge each week. $60 (includes $5 materials fee)

Chess & Cribbage: Tuesdays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 13—Dec. 18 (six 2-hour sessions) Grades 2-6. Learn or improve your skills in either or both of these games. $55

Comic Theater: Mondays, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. , Sept. 24 – Dec. 10. (12 2 hour sessions). Grades 2-6. $110. (Deadline to enroll: Monday, Oct. 1)

Mail to: Thom McAllister 105 Snipe Ireland Rd. Richmond, VT 05477

Or e-mail info to: thommca@comcast.net

For more information, call 434-4977

Payment is due by the first session (or request a payment schedule that works for you)

Student Name & Grade: ____________________________________

Address & Phone__________________________________________

E-mail:__________________________________________________

Enrolling In: _____ Comic Theater/ $110 ________ Oct. 10 Chess Tournament/$15

_____ Design Technology/$60 ________ Nov. 14 Chess Tournament/$15

_________ Chess & Cribbage/ $55