Mary Hogan Family Newsletter - 9/2
August 26, 2022
Update from Principal Jen Kravitz
September 2, 2022
Dear Mary Hogan Families,
It was a great first two days of school! I was so excited to welcome families into the building for the first day and there were smiles everywhere as families stopped by classrooms, students got settled in, and the day got underway. This is just the start of the year, but there is so much to be grateful for - being together, a great team of teachers and staff, supportive families, and finally cooler weather!
Below in the newsletter, you will see information about:
- Upcoming Events
- Health Notes
- Walk and Roll to School Days
- Volunteering, Substitute Teaching, and Open Positions
- Photos of the week
Thank you so much for all of your support of your child(ren) and our school in our transition back to school!
Jen
Upcoming Events
Walk and Roll to School Day
9/7 - 7.45-8.15am - Walk, Roll, or Carpool to school and get recognized for your efforts (see more info about Walk and Roll Days below!)
School Picture Day
9/8 - All day students and classes will have their photos taken. A flyer to sign up for photos is coming home with your child on Friday 9/2.
Back to School Night
9/8 - 6-7.15pm - Please come check out your child(ren)'s classroom after the first week of school. Let them show you around and what they have been working on. Teachers will be here to talk with you about the year and their classroom. Then, enjoy some ice cream with us!
MESA Meeting
9/15 - 6.30pm - Mary Hogan Library - Come meet with other parents for the MESA (parent organization) meeting. More information to follow about this event.
A Note from Nurse Kelly (COVID Coordinator)
Greetings! I hope everyone has had a nice summer filled with things that bring you joy. As we transition into this new school year, our approach to managing COVID is very similar to how we ended last year. We look forward to this new chapter with less focus on COVID and more focus on enjoying each other’s company and all of the special moments and celebrations we will all share this school year. Our comprehensive guidance for COVID and other contagious illnesses can be found here. Here are some of the highlights:
- If you have COVID related symptoms or symptoms of another potentially contagious illness, please stay home and return when you feel well enough and have been fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medications. Please contact your school nurse if you have questions or need further guidance.
- COVID testing is optional and rapid antigen tests are available to staff in all schools.
- If you have symptoms, test positive, or are exposed you can get the most updated information on next steps from the Vermont Department of Health.
- Our ACSD COVID Response Page will be kept updated with the latest information and critical updates will be sent to staff, students, and families as needed.
Have a wonderful start to the year and reach out anytime. Kelly
Walk and Roll to School
Walk and Roll to School returns to Mary Hogan on Wednesday, September 7th. The Walk and Roll to School program celebrates students and staff who walk, bike, scooter, skateboard, take the bus, or carpool to school. The purpose of the program is to encourage active, healthier, and more sustainable transportation modes. Students who walk and roll receive a small prize upon arrival at school. Walk and Roll to School happens on the first Wednesday of each month throughout the year (except for January). The program is run by Middlebury Safe Routes with assistance from MESA. Additionally, participation in the Walk and Roll to School program ensures that Mary Hogan can reserve the Local Motion bike trailer for PE classes at no cost.
As we get started, we are still looking for a number of paraeducators to complete our staffing. Paraeducators play many important roles at Mary Hogan - from supporting a student with personal care to supporting a whole class or small group with academic instruction.
We love our paraeducators and we need your help to ensure we are fully staffed this year! . If you love supporting our kids, are curious, and want to spend more time in an awesome place, surrounded by a supportive team, please consider applying (or sharing) the positions here.
Get involved!
We are so excited to welcome parents and community members back into our buildings this year! If you are interested in substitute teaching or volunteering this year, please start an application now!
We are hoping to build a large group of people who are interested in volunteering at Mary Hogan. We are looking for folks who want to have lunches with students, play at recess, do some extra reading, help out in a class, go on field trips, and more! If this sounds like something you might be interested in, click below to fill out the volunteer application.
An extra bonus this year is that if you volunteer to have lunch with students (even your own child) and sit at their lunch table, you can eat school lunch for free!
Help our school with one simple form!
All school meals will be free again for ALL students. However, it is VERY IMPORTANT that EVERY family completes the free and reduced meal application form this year. A paper application will be mailed soon, or you can apply now online. Over $300,000 of funding each year comes to Mary Hogan based on the percentage of students who qualify for free or reduced meals.
Instagram Photos of the Week!
Checking out some good new books!
First Day of Kindergarten!
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MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753
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