What's Happening This Week:
Dear MVE Families,
MVSD, Little Star, and Room One, in partnership with OCCDA will host another Early Childhood Listening session on February 4 at the Twisp Grange from 5:30-7:00 in the event that works better for you. Please attend if you’d like to have your voice heard about the importance of Early Childhood Education and Childcare. Please RSVP Here. More information is in the attached leaflet at the bottom.
This is part of our community's Child Care Needs Assessment which was last completed in 2014. When completed in 2014 we had tangible outcomes including Little Star’s Infant and Toddler Center in Twisp and Aftercare and Cub Clubs at MVSD. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Paul Gutzler
MVE Principal
Clubs & AfterCare
Winter Clubs This Week:
Tues. Feb. 4th-
Ski Cubs, grades 1 & 2
Wed. Feb. 5th-
Time Travelers Club, grades 4 & 5
Thur. Feb. 6th-
Ski Cubs, grades Kinder
Fri. Feb. 7th-
Yoga Club, grades K-2
Wrestling Club, grades K-3
Zentangle Club, grades 2-5
Chess Club, grades 3-5
Ice Skate Club, grades 3-6
And a friendly reminder that we will continue to offer clubs and care on Fridays until 3:30 pm. No extended care on Fridays at this time. Questions can be directed to lcarlton@methow.org
From Bob Winters, Dean of Students
Hello Everyone,
Following up on last week’s note about creating and maintaining relationships with our kids in the lunchroom and outside at recess… Zipping up coats, helping secure mittens, tying shoes, getting children inside to use the bathroom, handing out band-aids, locating soccer balls, pushes on the swings, and finding icicle treasures: these are all important, daily tasks that offer opportunities for making important connections by way of our quick help, ready smiles and a chance for a little conversation. Helping to sort out differences and conflicts is another important way in which we get to know one another. During these emotionally charged times, we can be empathetic listeners, offer problem-solving strategies, and provide a calm, steady demeanor. All the while, this wide variety of interactions is being noticed by everyone else on the playground or in the lunchroom, which then makes the rounds via a complex web of comments and conversations. Our kids notice pretty much everything. They can certainly tell how much we care about them and how they are doing. But the most important contributor to the lunchroom and playground relationships? Symbolic actions and modeling - two dynamics deserving their own treatment in next week’s note.
Have a great week!
Bob Winters
From The Bus Garage:
*Important Parking Information: In the interest of student safety, parking is allowed only in designated areas. These include the parking spots in front of the tennis courts and the area directly to the south of the courts. Please do not park in the bus lane in front of MVE.
Why does this matter? We have a 5 pm activity bus that picks up students in front of the main entrance to MVE. It is extremely important that this area is kept entirely clear. Cars parked in this area, even briefly, make it difficult for the bus to access the pick-up spot. Just as importantly in terms of student safety, cars parked in this area create blind spots, making it hard for drivers to see people, especially children, who are crossing to reach vehicles parked on the other side. Finally, there are fire hydrants located in this area and it is essential that we maintain access for emergency vehicles. Thank you for your understanding and support.
Bus Note Reminder: Please call in bus notes by 1:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and by 12:00 p.m. on Fridays. Thank you.
Child Care Needs Community Listening Session/Meeting: Tuesday, Feb. 4th, 5:30pm. Hosted by OCCDA. Please join us at the Twisp Grange. Free meals and childcare are provided. Please see the attached flier below for more information and to RSVP.
Family & Community Engagement Committee- Thursday, Feb. 6th from 2-3pm at MVE. We welcome all parents and community members to our bi-monthly meetings. Parents who attend our FCE meetings, participate in direct dialogue with school administrators and are able to share feedback and know more closely about school happenings. Our goal is to create a stronger sense of community and connection between home and school. More information can be found on our website. RSVP to lcarlton@methow.org
Email: pgutzler@methow.org
Website: www.methow.org
Phone: 509-996-2186