Harwood Middle School update, November 8, 2019

HUMS students, parents and teachers met this past Thursday evening
to  participate in our Student Led Conferences.  Students have been preparing during our Teacher Advisory and Core class times over the past couple of weeks for their opportunity to share some of their school experience with their families.  (Please note our second evening will be held next
Wednesday - November 13 - see instructions below to sign up) 

The conferences provided students the opportunity to detail their growth both as a person and
 learner while at HUMS.   Students shared examples from their google sites to show their ongoing school work/goals as it relates to both content and HUUSD learning expectations.   

The overall focus of the student led conference allowed time for students
present themselves as curious, connected and caring members of our community.  

Tony Viola was selected to be a Harwood Middle School representative
at the State house during January and February 2020.     His application
was selected out of the many who applied for these coveted positions.
He will work with state house representatives, senators, and staffers in learning
about the legislative process and all that goes into creating the laws that govern
the State of Vermont.  We look forward to hearing his reports from Montpelier. 
Congratulations! 

Harwood Union Middle/High School

Student Led Conferences

Harwood Union will be hosting student led conferences for all parents and students in grades 7-12. The next conferences will be held on November 13th. Parents will have the option to select one 30-minute meeting time per student on either of these two dates.

We have provided directions for you to access the online scheduling program to book your student led conference. If you have more than one student attending Harwood you would need to schedule a conference time for each student.  Online access to schedule your conference will be available beginning October 29th. 

Please refer to the directions below to schedule your conference. 

If you have any questions, please contact Liz Hepp at lhepp@huusd.org. 

Step-By-Step Parent/Guardian Instructions for conferences:

Visit Harwood’s homepage www.harwood.org and click on the link: - Harwood HS and MS conference meetings: sign up here

From the Online Scheduler Home Page 

**Choose Harwood Union Middle/High School from the drop down list and click “GO” 

**Enter the school password which is: highlander 

**Enter your student’s “Student ID” which is their lunch account number. If you do not know their Student ID, use the LOOKUP STUDENT ID button to access the system. 

**Verify the student’s birth date

**Check the box next to your student’s TA (for high school) or Team (for middle school). 

**If you have more than one student at Harwood Union, answer YES to the question when it appears on your screen: “Do you want to schedule a conferences for another student?” then repeat the steps above for your other student. If you only have one student, answer NO to that question. 

**You will then see the available time slots for the conference.

**Select the time that work best for your schedule. 

**Enter your email address (recommended) if you would like an email reminder sent to you. (Your email address is kept private.) 

**Once you have finished you can confirm your appointment details and print your conference schedule. 

**Write down the Confirmation Number (you will need this number if you need to cancel your appointment). Once you cancel, you can pick a new appointment slot.

Subject: HUUSD Board Meeting Recap 11/5

Dear members of our six town community,

At our last meeting on November 5, 2019, the Harwood Unified Union School District (HUUSD): 

Attorney Ed Adrian offered his legal opinion and answered board members’ questions regarding the board’s rights, responsibilities, and limitations under the law and its Articles of Agreement regarding the district redesign.

Board members shared reflections on the effects of school closure on students, as well as on the broader social and economic fabric of district towns, including possible loss or gain of students and families. Information on the PreK-12 planning work and process can be found here: https://huusd.org/prek-12-bond-plan. 

Board members discussed the PreK-12 planning questions and answers that were provided in the board packet as well as shared reflections on the administration’s proposal to combine all 7th and 8th graders at CBMS next year (2020-2021), which will be voted on next week. 

The Board took action on the one (1) item below:

Approved the following items as part of the consent agenda: Approved: Minutes of 10/23/19; Accepted Vouchers 1092 and 1102, equaling $840,193.17; Approved Aegis Solar Proposal.

Our next meeting is Wednesday, November 13th at 6:00 pm in the Harwood Union School library. The first hour of the meeting will be devoted to public comment and Q and A. Please visit https://huusd.org/huusd-board to confirm time and place of meetings. 

You’ll also find all board and committee agendas, packets and minutes, and the link to board meeting videos. The direct link to watch this and other recent meetings is: https://mrvtv.com/category/school-board-meetings/. An archive of older meetings can be found here: https://archive.org/search.php?query=Harwood+Unified+Union+School+Board&sort=-date 

Thank you for your continued support and engagement.

Respectfully,

The HUUSD Board

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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.Ski and Skate Sale at the Waitsfield School.  Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10-2.  10% of sales go to support the Waitsfield PTA.  

Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner at the Bethany Church, Main Street, Montpelier, November 28, 11:30-2pm.  If you would like to volunteer at the dinner, please call 802-339-9151.

Come Play At The Collection: November 9th, 10-3.  Play new games, mix putty, participate in crafting, watch toy demos, and receive a goodie bag while supplies last.  

Suite Sounds: Exquisite Music from Scandinavia and Russia performed by Central Vermont's only professional string chamber orchestra, November 10, 3pm, at the Inn at the Round Barn in Waitsfield.  Tickets are $20 adults, $10 for seniors and student.