Dear Mary Hogan Families,

There will not be school on Monday because of the solar eclipse. However, today, all students came home with eclipse glasses so they are ready for the big event on Monday. HERE is some great information about the eclipse glasses that comes thanks to MUMS teacher Larry Montague. Like MUMS, we will be recycling any glasses that folks want. Just bring them to the main office starting on Tuesday and we will recycle them for you! Have a fabulous long weekend and be sure to enjoy the once in a lifetime experience with the eclipse on Monday!

Be well,

Jen

Sunday 4/7 - 2-4pm - Cookies and Canvas at Mary Hogan - MESA fundraiser

Week of 4/8 - Week of the Young Child

Monday 4/8 - No School Due to Solar Eclipse - See below

Tuesday 4/9 - Levesque's class to bike to MUMS

Wednesday 4/10 - 2nd grade walking field trip to Middlebury Falls

Thursday 4/11 - KillKelley's and Collins' classes to bike to MUMS

Friday 4/12 - 5.30pm - Preschool dinner and magic show to celebrate the Week of the Young Child

Monday 4/15 - 5.30pm - Technicool: Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet (for info see below)

• 5.30pm - Cooking with NOM online - sign up by 4/10 HERE

Thursday 4/18 - Paraprofessional Appreciation Day!

• 9am - All School Meeting, led by 1st grade
  

April 22-26 - April Break!

We have decided to cancel all ACSD schools for the entire day on Monday, April 8, 2024. We originally planned for an early dismissal on April 8, however updates from state and local public safety officials indicate significant disruptions to travel, communication, and emergency response. These warnings coupled with expected staffing shortages for that day prompted us to prioritize the safety and well-being of ACSD students and staff by closing school.

Our teachers and staff have done an incredible job preparing our students for this rare event. We have compiled resources on our Eclipse Page to support students and families. We look forward to hearing students' reflections when they return to school on Tuesday

On Monday 4/15 from 5.30-6.30, Jena and Mary are hosting Kristie Grant, who will be sharing how to keep your children safe on the internet. There will be FREE FOOD and CHILDCARE!

There are multiple kinds of digital risks for children today. It is important for caregivers and teachers to have the information and tools to respond. Adults in this workshop will: a) learn the digital risks for children and strategize ways to keep children and youth safe in digital environments and b) learn effective strategies to help manage concerning digital behaviors. Please join us to learn how to support youth in digital environments!

Every year, MESA determines a per pupil amount that each grade can use for field trips and other experiences for their students. This year, because of your generosity (and the generosity of our Middlebury business community), we were able to increase the per pupil amount from $15 to $30!! We are also going to pay out the following:

• NEW - Pre-K will receive the same $30 per pupil amount for their classes (instead of a flat $100 per class).

• Library, PE, Art, Spanish and Music will get $200 (increased from $100). We also included Library in this group this year. In the past, we have given them Scholastic Dollars (money raised in the book fair that can be used for books and classroom supplies).

• NEW - $50 each to the following teams: Guidance/ Behavior Interventionists, Special Ed, Reading Intervention, SLP, English Language Learners (ELL), Wellness & Learning Center

• The Autism Learning Community will receive $250 (approved by vote in a previous MESA meeting)

Lake Monsters Game - Saturday, May 25th 6:05pm (First Pitch) - The Lake Monsters are hosting a Mary Hogan School night. Tickets are $8 and $4 from each ticket goes back to Mary Hogan.Click on the link for tickets: Lake Monsters

Funky Chicken Hats - we have some hats and a few patches left for sale. Please email mesa@acsdvt.org if you would like to purchase one!

MESA Executive Committee Openings - MESA is looking for new board members. We specifically need a Read A Thon co-chair. If you have interest in getting more involved, please reach out! The executive committee typically meets one additional time per month. Board members will be voted on in the May meeting.

Field Day - Save the date! Thursday, May 30th (rain date Monday, June 3rd). Last year we had an awesome volunteer turnout and the kids had a blast. Let me know if you would like to help this year or have ideas for stations. (email mesa@acsdvt.org)

Teacher Luncheon - MESA hosts a teacher luncheon every year in May (this year is 5/17) for all of the staff and teachers at Mary Hogan. If you would like to buy a teacher or staff person lunch, you can send us payment via venmo/paypal or cash/check . If you include a message in your donation, we will share that message with the teacher or staff person. Typically, lunch is $15 per person. There are over 100 teachers and staff members at Mary Hogan.

Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/qrcodes/venmocs/533ad668-3f21-4644-adec-ad1562395437?created=1709142115

Paypal: https://paypal.me/mesavt?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US

The next MESA Meeting is Thursday, April 18th at 6:30pm in the school library. We will also provide a link to join virtually. Our last meeting of the school year is Thursday, May 16th at 6:30pm.

Thank you for your support!

Casey McDonough

MESA Treasurer

Enjoy a fun evening out for a fabulous cause! The Grift's Clint Bierman will be putting together a group of outstanding musicians...and YOU get to pick what they play! The audience will choose from hundreds of songs in their extensive catalogue; the songs with the highest bids throughout the evening will be played by the band. Bring your dancing shoes, wallet and competitive spirit! All proceeds go to the revival of an educational end-of-year trip for 8th graders in our community. Friday, April 12 :: Notte :: $20 Advanced Ticket :: Dine & Mingle 7pm :: Music 8-10pm
Follow this link THE GRIFT'S JUKEBOX JUBILEE to purchase tickets.

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

For more awesome photos, check out the Instagram account, below!