Gator News

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Greetings Gators!

It's Spirit Week! A great time as a community to celebrate and have fun in building Gator Spirit.

We look forward to connecting with our Caregivers at caregiver conferences this week to celebrate with you the great work your Gator is doing in our school each and every day!

As a reminder, Halloween falls on a Monday this year and it is a school day. The MRPS Administrators are communicating out together the expectations for the day. MRPS policy states "There shall be no school-initiated or -sanctioned formal or informal celebration or observance of religion, religious holidays or religious festivals." We have this policy in place to support all students, from different backgrounds, beliefs, and socio-economic status. In accordance with our policy across the district each school is NOT allowing costumes to be worn at school on October 31st, Monday. For those who choose to trick or treat and celebrate the holiday after school, stay safe and have a fun evening. Thank you in advance for your support with this decision!

Go Gators!

Julie Conrad & Jess Wells

MSMS Administrative Team

From Nurse Caitlin

NEW: Omicron specific (Bivalent) Covid-19 boosters are now available for children ages 5-11. The updated booster is for those who have completed their primary Covid-19 vaccine series and received their last dose at least two months ago. Look for Pfizer Bivalent boosters or Moderna Bivalent boosters in the list of walk in clinics or local pharmacies. You may need to keep revisiting the websites as more shipments come in and they will be updating them based on the supply.

Link to Vermont Department of Health clinics: https://www.healthvermont.gov/covid-19/vaccine#walkinclinic

From Ali, Our School Social Worker

Winter is coming and that means it's time for Norwich University's Annual Fall Clothing Drop 'N Swap!

Gently used clothing, textiles and rags will be accepted in labeled bags on the "Drop" day! Then doors will open the day of the "Swap," when attendees pay just $1 to enter and take as much as they can carry! (Volunteers will be available to assist those who could use an extra hand.)

DROP: Saturday, October 29th, 9 am - 3 pm
Plumley Armory, Norwich University, Main
St, Northfield, VT

SWAP: Sunday, October 30th, 12 - 5 pm
(Same location as the "DROP")

For more information, contact the Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) Norwich University at 4achange@norwich.edu. This event is brought to in partnership by the CCE and the Salvation Army of Barre! We hope to see you there!

This Friday Caregiver Conferences - Oct 28

Sign up for Caregiver Conferences!

Parents of our 7/8 grade students. you will sign up for conferences based on your child's humanities teacher. All our 7/8 students will be assigned to one of their core teachers (may or may not be the humanities teachers). Have a question? Reach out to your student's TA Advisor or the front office. We're happy to help you!

Sign Up here: https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/MSMS