Harwood Middle School Update, March 29, 2019

Harwood Union 8th Grade students showcase their learning at our evening
at the Celebration of Learning this past Thursday evening.

If you get a chance to stop by the school There are posters of the poems students recited line the walls of the gallery for your enjoyment.  Each poster is written in the student’s own handwriting, includes at least one picture or symbol to represent the poem, and a brief analysis, interpretation, and commentary on the poem. Bring your phone as some have a QR code
that allows you to hear the recitation of the poem by one of our 8th-grade poets.

Ms. Moore’s 8th grade science students participated in the annual HUMS 8th Grade Rube Goldberg competition, inspired by the 20th century political cartoonist who created and drew cartoons depicting complex devices that perform simple tasks in indirect and often convoluted ways.  In true Rube Goldberg fashion, students were asked to make a simple task much more complicated, testing their creativity and ingenuity. Materials were brought from home to construct the devices which were built at school over the course of this week in preparation for Thursday's showcase.

8th grade social studies students in Mrs. Ibson’s class created National History Day projects. The theme for the projects is “Triumph & Tragedy in History.” Students could chose any historical figure to research and represent in a final product.

Please note: that Harwood Union staff and school

emails addresses (Domain Name) are changing

on Friday, 3/29/19, from

wwsu.org to huusd.org  

Thanks for your patience as we make this change .

April 2019	CALENDAR UPDATE
April 8	Middle School Track begins
April 15 - 19	April Break

MARK YOUR CALENDARS:  Spring Student/Family Conferences are

scheduled for May 1st and 9th.  Information on how to

schedule time slots will be sent out shortly.

April 2019

CALENDAR UPDATE 

April 8

Middle School Track begins

April 15 - 19

April Break

HUUSD School District Survey:
What are YOUR 3 words?

      The HUUSD Visioning Committee would like input from our communities on developing a vision for our district. By taking this short survey, you can help shape the vision that will guide decision-making at all levels in our schools.  The survey is available online at:  www.surveymonkey.com/r/HUUSD_VISION and we ask for your reply by Friday, April 12. One of the key questions in the survey may require some thought. It asks: “What are three words that represent your hopes for what our school district will be like in the next several years?”  We have provided a word cloud on the district website - as well as in the survey itself - in case you need help getting into a frame of mind to answer this question, but we encourage you to use your own words! Your responses to this survey will help us decide what topics to include in the vision conversations we plan to host this spring toward more concrete vision and goals statements. There will also be links to the survey on the school district main page (wwsu.org) as well as the HUUSD board page (wwsu.org/huusd-board), and hard copies can be filled out at the local town office or library in all six towns.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Respectfully,

The HUUSD Board 

Community Announcements

Please note that the opportunities/events listed below are not specifically endorsed or screened by school staff. As always, families should use their own standards and review processes to determine appropriate activities.

Last call for Mad Valley Runners Registration(with Clayton and Joe)!  Our first run is scheduled for next Wednesday, April 3, weather permitting. Our route will be determined by trail conditions.  Registration forms and our Runner's contract are available here  We need to have these forms completed before your child can run with us! With your child’s registration please include a $20 check made payable to Waitsfield PTA. That donation helps cover the costs of our MVR t-shirts and refreshments for each run.  If that donation poses a hardship for anyone your cost will be covered by the PTA. Sweatshirts are available for an additional $21 each.  Additional t-shirts may be ordered for $10 each.

Fayston and Moretown School Fundraiser  Vermonte Carlo Night, April 6, Mt Ellen Lodge at Sugarbush. Doors open at 7pm.  Tickets are $25 at the door.  Music by The Grift and BBQ Buffet by Localfolk Smokehouse.

Dungeons & Dragons Sunday March 31, 3-6pm, at the Moretown Town Hall. Both new and seasoned players welcome to come enjoy this legendary fantasy role playing game hosted by Moretown Library at the Town Hall. Bring your own character made from 5e, or play one of ours. Recommended for ages 10 and up. For more information contact moretownlibrary@gmail.com or 496-9728Vermont Junior Golf Academy  The VJGA will provide summer camps and a variety of other coaching times during the summer for all player levels at the country Club of Vermont in Waterbury. For more information contact Jay Cooke at 802-279-9889 or email jay@countryclubvt.com.

Host Families Needed The Council on International Education Exchange is looking for host families for exchange students from other countries such as Bangladesh, Indonesia, Israel, Kosovo and Egypt.  By opening their homes, host families make it possible for themselves and members of their community to meet, interact, and learn from someone from a different culture. Many host families develop a relationship that lasts a lifetime with the student they host. For more information contact Susan Kuegel at susankuegel10@gmail.com.  There is also a free, no obligation application at www.ciee.org/hostapply.

Group Swim Lessons at the Bridges Resort, four weeks beginning March 18th, semi private and private lessons available.  Call to register at 802-583-2922.

VT State Scholastic Chess Championships Kindergarten - grade 12, April 6, Berlin Elementary School.  Register online or by mail.  Check-in at 8:30-9:30, with first games at 10:00. For more details and registration go to : http://www.vtchess.info or contact Mike Stridsberg at mike@vtchess.info or 802-223-1948.