Mary Hogan Family Newsletter

Dear Mary Hogan Families,

We had a great first week back. The highlight for many of our oldest students was their performance on Thursday in a production of Romeo and Juliet at the Town Hall Theater. For the past 7 weeks, the four classes have been collaborating with Courageous Stage to learn their lines, write original songs, rehearse and then perform. And they rocked it! They all were active parts of the production and were risk-takers, pushing beyond their comfort zone. I will share the video of the production in the coming weeks and I encourage you to watch it, even if you don't have a 5th grader, to see the amazing learning and acting of our students.

Next week is also an exciting week at Mary Hogan. Student Council is sponsoring a Spirit Week! We have a number of exciting days, starting on Monday with Special Shirt Day. The Student Council reps encourage everyone to wear a shirt that is special to them for any reason. The full schedule for the week is below, so check it out and feel that HAWK SPIRIT!

💙, Jen

Saturday 12/7 - 9:00am -11:30am - Scholastic Book Fair

Monday 12/9 - Favorite Shirt Day

Tuesday 12/10 - Twin Day

Wednesday 12/11 - Early Release Day - dismissal for preschool at 11.30, K-5 at 12.35pm.

• Wacky Wednesday

Thursday 12/12 - Sports Day

Friday 12/13 - Pajama Day

Tuesday 12/17 - 10am - All School Meeting, led by 3rd grade

** There will no MESA meeting in December. They will meet in January.

We had such a fun time on Thursday Night playing math games, programming the Bee Bots, and trying some engineering challenges! We loved the pasta - thanks to Steve as well as MESA for helping feed us so well. Below are a lot of photos from the super fun night.

The Scholastic Book Fair is back and there is one more day to shop and support MESA. Come by Mary Hogan tomorrow Saturday, Dec. 7th from 9:00am -11:30am and get some great books!

When: Dec 7, 2024, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Where: The Great Hall in McCardell Bicentennial Hall

276 Bicentennial Way Middlebury, VT 05753

(Parking is available in the lot on Bicentennial Way)

Come visit our Pokémon-inspired research center and museum! Middlebury students are creating an immersive community outreach and engagement experience for Vermonters of all ages who love learning about wildlife and the world of Pokémon. Visitors can touch specimens, ask questions, play games, and collect prizes by speaking with student experts on insects, mammals, and more. Costumes are welcome—we’ll be dressed up, too!

Want to know more about the Volunteer Process? Check out more information HERE.