During the fall, BPMS students participated in the State of Vermont SNOW PLOW naming contest. We now have a VTRANS plow named YOGI, and three local Huntington plows named YOGI, KAPLOW and ARCTIC FOX. During the next snowfall be on the lookout for the special BPMS named plows! And check out the story below.

https://m.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/stuck-in-vermont-huntington-road-foreman-clinton-yogi-alger-gets-two-namesake-snowplows/Content?oid=34662852

The first day for K, 1/2 students is next Thursday, January 20th. Both groups will head to Cochrans for riding and skiing in the morning. Please make sure your child brings their own ski/ snowboard gear if they are not using school gear, and send all their warm clothing!

The first day for 3/4 students is next Friday, January 21st. The group will head to Cochrans for riding and skiing in the afternoon. Please make sure your child brings their own ski/ snowboard gear if they are not using school gear, and send all their warm clothing!

If you have specific questions, please email Kasie at kasie.enman@mmuusd.org. And be on the lookout for a detailed reminder for SNOW MOTION on Wednesday, January 19th!

Please join us for our January virtual Parent Meeting on

Thursday 1/20 at 6:30 pm in the evening or

Friday 1/21 at 8:00 am in the morning.

Links will be sent one day ahead.

All grades K-4 have read our first Red Clover book of the year! A rewrite of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale, The Little Mermaid by Jerry Pinkney was enjoyed by all. We learned about the common elements in most fairy tales, and revealed Pinckney's amazing, intense watercolor illustrations. This version had no prince and featured some interesting twists on the classic tale.

We love Red Clover books!

The Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District will be hosting a community vaccination clinic on 2/9/22 and again on 3/9/22 at MMU High School. The clinic will run from 9 AM - 3 PM both days. This clinic is open to anyone 5 and older. First dose, second dose and boosters will be available.

Registration for this will open on the state Website at 8 AM on Tuesday, January 18th. You can either sign up online or call the registration line. #855-722-7878

https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/vaccine/getting-covid-19-vaccine

MMUUSD very strongly recommends the full series of the COVID Vaccine and a Booster when eligible. If the MMU High School clinic does not work for you, please schedule an appointment at another vaccine clinic or through one of the many pharmacies that are offering the vaccine.

Dear Families,

As we continue into the winter months and 22 months of the pandemic, we wanted families to know that we have local resources including Edward Heyman's Soups On, Neighbor Helping Neighbor, The Little Free Pantry and the BPMS Backpack program available to help. Funds are available for many things, including: food, heat, utilities and transportation.

Your need for assistance, even if it is just one time, will remain confidential.

If you need help during a quarantine period due to illness, please let us know if we can help.

Please email or call Sandy Heyman, sandy.heyman@mmuusd.org, #434-7205, Sue VanDerVliet, susan.vandervliet@mmuusd.org, #434-2074 or Sally Hayes, sally.hayes@mmuusd.org, #434-7202. Do not hesitate to reach out ~ Sally, Sandy and Sue