Mt. Mansfield Modified Union School District (MMMUSD) is Formed

On December 18, 2014, Secretary of Education, Rebecca Holcombe, swore in community members who were elected in November to serve on the new MMMUSD Board and officially recognized Mt. Mansfield Modified Union as a Vermont school district.  In addition, a treasurer, clerk and annual meeting moderator were elected from the floor and an annual meeting date established on the fourth Thursday in February.  This organizational meeting was formal in nature as its purpose was to solidify MMMUSD as an authorized school district entity in the State of Vermont.  However, Secretary Holcombe highlighted the historical significance of the new school district as well as her support for the work of the Voluntary Merger Committee and enthusiasm for the potential of the the preK-12 school district.

Mt. Mansfield Modified Union School District (MMMUSD) Board Retreat

The MMMUSD School Board wasted no time in beginning its work.  On December 20th, the new board gathered at Camels Hump Middle school to discuss roles and responsibilities, set priorities for the next six months, elect officers and initiate the process of forming a new governing body.  The Vermont School Boards Association supported in facilitating the meeting. The retreat was productive and resulted in the following:

• Jon Milazzo (Richmond) was appointed Chair.  Andrew Pond (Bolton) was appointed Vice Chair.  Dianne Kirson-Glitman (Jericho) was appointed Clerk.
• Peter Geiss (Underhill), Beth Racine (Underhill),  Kevin Campbell (UID), Dave Clark (Huntington), Michael Marks (Richmond) and Edye Granning (Jericho) were appointed to the Finance Committee.
• Andrew Davis (Jericho), Peter Geiss (Underhill), Michael Marks (Richmond) and Jon Milazzo (Richmond) were appointed to the Negotiations Committee.  Huntington School District Representative, Edmund Booth is also a member of the Negotiations Committee.  
• The Board will meet the first and third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Click here to view meeting schedule) 
• The January 5, 2015 meeting will take place in the MMUHS Library. Subsequent meetings will be held at CHMS until June 30th.  CHMS is the meeting location during the transition phase. After June 30, the board will determine meeting venues.
• Set preparing a 2015-2016 budget; negotiating contract agreements; transitioning supervisory union responsibilities; building a cohesive board team; develop an understanding of the assets of the new district and plan for Town Meeting 2015.  

In addition to short-term priorities, the MMMUSD Board will be working on a vision, strategic plans/priorities and community engagement plan.  To access a draft of the Board Retreat minutes, please go to MMMUSD retreat minutes.

The next meeting of the MMMUSD Board will be held January 5, 2015, in the Mt. Mansfield Union High School Library.  A primary agenda item will be the 2015-2016 MMMUSD budget development for 8 schools which include Smilie Memorial School, Jericho Elementary, Richmond Elementary, Underhill ID Elementary, Underhill Central, Browns River Middle, Camels Hump Middle and Mt. Mansfield Union High Schools.

IMPORTANT: 3SQUARESVT REPLACEMENT BENEFITS DUE TO POWER OUTAGE 

With the recent winter storm leaving many Vermonters without power for various amounts of time, it is important to remember that 3SquaresVT households may be eligible for replacement benefits if food they bought with their benefits spoils due to loss of electricity for four hours or more.  

If you hear from Vermonters in this situation, please let them know they must request replacement benefits within 10 days of the loss, either orally (by calling 1-800-479-6151 or visiting the local district office) or in writing to the local district office.

More information about replacement benefits can be found here: http://vermontfoodhelp.com/more-resources/replacement-benefits.  Please contact me at asmith-dieng@hungerfreevt.org with any additional questions you may have.

VT's Universal PreK & Scott Noyes

Join us to hear Scott and gain information about  universal PreK                                                                  WHEN: December 4   7-9 PM

Where: Richmond Elem                                                       

                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  When the weather outside is frightful.....               school may be delayed or cancelled  Click Here to read the process CESU schools will follow

Welcome Back

Sawmill Studio 

after school woodworking for students grades 1-4.
Sign-up by Nov. 28, for the Dec.-Jan workshop at UCS
Sawmill Studio Form

UCS Bobcats have Spirit! 

Join the fun for Thanksgiving Luncheon

Friday, November 14

Master Yordan & UCS Students

Demonstrate Tae Kwon Do

November 6th  6:30 pm

at BRMS 

                                                                                         

PreK Informational Meeting at Jericho Elementary 

November 5, 2014  7-9PM

                                                 We are lucky to have Scott Noyes joining us.                                               See this link for more information: https://www.smore.com/mx7vh

November 4  6:30 PM

School Board Meeting

UCS Library 

Picture Retake Day October 21, Tuesday 

9AM-12:30 PM

Enjoy Garden Art from UCS Students

No School October 16 & 17

6:30 PM  October 7

UCS School Board Informational Meeting

CESU Voluntary Merger 

All Underhill Community Members Welcome

September 30  6:30 PM

School Board Meeting 

UCS Library 

To All Underhill Residents & Families 

Click on this link to locate Information for Merger Vote

UCS Garden Harvest

September 17

All School Harvest Lunch

Adult Cost $3.75

Make Your Reservation by Sept. 12th

&  

 Great Zucchini Race  1:15 PM

Start the year with 

Bus Information here: Bus Schedules

Call 899-4840 with questions

 

WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL

UCS Families & Staff !

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A WELCOME BACK SOCIAL

*WHEN:  THURSDAY, AUGUST 28TH

*TIME:  5:30-7:00 PM

*WHERE:  UCS PLAYGROUND

*DETAILS:  Bring a picnic supper for your family,

and blankets or lawn chairs

ENJOY MUSIC FROM THE UNDERHILL BAND

   KING ME

Preschool Partnership Slots Available for Jericho and Underhill Residents

The Chittenden East Supervisory Union (CESU), through two grants received from the Vermont Community Preschool Collaborative, is offering eighteen Preschool Partnership slots for three and four year olds of Jericho and Underhill residents, nine for each town. These Preschool Partnerships allow for up to ten hours per week of developmentally appropriate preschool at a program of the parent’s choice. Enrollment must be in an approved preschool. Priority will be given to four year olds in their year before kindergarten. 

A designated tuition amount will be paid directly to the Preschool Partners for the ten hours per week for thirty-five weeks during the school year. If this amount is less than the actual cost of the Preschool program, providers may charge families the difference between the actual cost and the amount they receive from CESU. Actual cost will be determined by Preschool Partners completing a "Template for Calculating Actual Cost of Preschool.”

Parents/guardians of children who will be three or four by September 1, 2014 and who reside in the towns of Jericho or Underhill are eligible to apply. If more applications are received than there is funding to support, a lottery system will be used to determine who receives the funding. 

Letters and applications have been sent to families using school census lists. If families meet the criteria and did not receive an application, one can be obtained by calling the CESU Central Office at 434-2128. All applications must be postmarked by August 11, 2014. Decisions will be made by August 15, 2014 and parents will be informed. 

For more information about these grant opportunities, contact Beverly White, CESU Special Services Director at 434-2128.

Enjoy an Adventurous Summer

See you August 27!

 

UCS School Board Meeting

June 17  6:30 PM

School Library

Topic: Merger Information

UCS Spirit Week

June 9-13

Monday-  Geography T-Shirts

Tuesday-Mismatch Day

Wednesday-Sports Day                                                                            (wear sports shirts/uniforms/etc)

Thursday- School Spirit Day                                                                                                      (wear UCS spirit wear or 4th grade  Friday Fun Day shirts)

Friday-Favorite Color Day

School Board Meeting 
Click on this link to watch the meeting 
June 3 School Board Meeting Video

UCS Student Art Work at Deborah Rawson Library

Underhill Central School Circle Paintings on Display                                                                  at the Deborah Rawson Library for the month of May.                                                       The bright colorful paintings are collaborative artworks painted                                            by grades one through four.  The paintings celebrate community                                            and the joy of creativity.   

Scholastic Book Fair
Friday May 23
   Open  7:45 AM - 1:30 PM
See the Library Website for on line purchases

 May 15  6:00 PM

                        1st Grade Parent Information                                             Meeting in Mrs. Ferreira's Room                                      This is an opportunity to meet teachers, gain an overview of curriculum and learn ways to support your child’s transition to first grade at  UCS. 

Dear Community Members,

The revote for Mt. Mansfield Union School District, Underhill Town School District and Underhill Incorporated School District  2014-15 school budgets will take place on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at the following locations:

• Smilie Memorial School (Bolton Residents)
• Brewster-Pierce Memorial School (Huntington Residents)
• Jericho Elementary School (Jericho Residents)
• Camels Hump Middle School (Richmond Residents)
• Browns River Middle School (Underhill Residents)

To find details of the revised budgets and meeting schedules, please go to www.cesu.k12.vt.us/schoolboards or call 434-2128.

April 28  6:30 PM

Budget Information Meeting

UCS  Multi-Purpose Room

Mt. Mansfield Union School District #17

Revised 2014-15 Budget for Vote

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

The MMUSD Finance Committee held public forums and reached out to community members and staff to assist in preparing a revised budget to present to voters.  After deliberation, analysis of potential reductions and processing stakeholder feedback, the School Board reduced the budget.Click this link to view a flyer the School Board prepared.  More budget information can be found on the CESU website by clicking on this LINK .

Mt. Mansfield Union School District #17

Revised 2014-15 Budget for Vote

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

The MMUSD Finance Committee held public forums and reached out to community members and staff to assist in preparing a revised budget to present to voters.  After deliberation, analysis of potential reductions and processing stakeholder feedback, the School Board reduced the budget.Click this link to view a flyer the School Board prepared.  More budget information can be found on the CESU website by clicking on this LINK .

Song Writing Performance

K-4th Grade Students

with Buddy Dubay

April 17      6:30 PM 

UCS Multi-Purpose 

Room 

UCS School Board Meeting

April 14 Monday  6:30 PM

AT MMU 

Dear Community Members,

The revote for Mt. Mansfield Union School District, Underhill Town School District and Underhill Incorporated School District  2014-15 school budgets will take place on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 at the following locations:

• Smilie Memorial School (Bolton Residents)
• Brewster-Pierce Memorial School (Huntington Residents)
• Jericho Elementary School (Jericho Residents)
• Camels Hump Middle School (Richmond Residents)
• Browns River Middle School (Underhill Residents)

To find details of the revised budgets and meeting schedules, please go to www.cesu.k12.vt.us/schoolboards or call 434-2128.

April 1

School Board Meeting

6:30 PM

UCS Library 

Kindergarten Registration  April 4

8:00 AM  UCS Library 

Informational packets mailed to families soon.

Call the school office for more information 

Friday March 21 

Students Dismissed 

at 11:20

Buses Depart at 11:30

Lunch served 10:30-11:10

UCS Family Bingo Night

 Friday March 14th 6:30– 7:30 

 UCS multi-purpose room
 Please bring an appetizer/dessert to share, as well as a
gently used children’s book (these will be prizes).

UCS Spirit Wear and cookbooks will be on sale. 

Report Cards will be sent home
with students on Monday March 17

Family Adventures in Reading

Friday, April 4th

6:00-7:30 pm

Book discussion and pizza dinner                                                                            Please sign up via the link on                                                                                                           the UCS library web page

All School

Morning Meeting
 February 13                                            8 AM

Our World Community

Featuring:

Tap Dance Performance                                                     By Jada

Piano Performance

By Finnian

Olympics Presentation                                                              By Students

Sing Along

Organized by Chris Baron,

Amanda Cowan & Sara Bolio

Family Adventures in ReadingFriday, April 4th6:00-7:30 pm

                    Book discussion and pizza dinner                                       (accepting monetary donations for pizza for parents)

 Please sign up via the link on the UCS library web page                     All the information for this fun activity               is on the Library web page

All UCS after school activities have been cancelled due to weather conditions.  The Pre-School informational meeting at 4PM has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.  

The Y After school program will continue as scheduled. 

Valentine's Sweetheart Breakfast 

7:30 AM Friday February 14th

School Board Members will be attending the Breakfast

They hope this will give Families the opportunity for:
1. Comments from community members2. Informal discussion of proposed building safety upgrade3. Other busines

Seed Fundraiser:  This week each family will be receiving the High Mowing Seeds fundraiser form. Return forms by 

Monday, February 17th

Seeds arrive the first week of March.  

All profits from this fundraiser go directly into the UCS Garden! 

 Please email TEAM UCS with questions.

Join The Fun on February 14th

Valentine's Day Sweatheart Family Breakfast

7:30 AM  UCS STAR CAFE  with Chef Horner

RSVP in Advance see form in the UCS Family News

Adults $2.75  Children $1.75

Valentine Workshop

TEAM UCS teaming up with the YMCA

 for a Valentine Workshop on           

Thursday,  February 13th  2:30-3:45 PM. 

Join the Fun!    

Cookie Decorating

Valentine Crafts

Valentine Activities

PLEASE RSVP to

Team.ucs@cesuvt.org

By Friday February 7th

                                                             Questions ?   Contact

    Heather Lebeis or  Amanda Cowan

Volunteer for this Event!

Email: Team.ucs@cesuvt.org

 

2013-14  UCS School Wide Theme
                      Community
                          Our School, Our Town,
                                 Our State, Our World

                       Artists in Residence:
                          Sarah Bolio
                          Amanda Cowan
                          Christopher Baron

                 All School Assembly
                 Friday, January 24  at 8:00 AM

                   Program:
                   UCS Students - Reader's Theater  Martin Luther King
                   Drum Trio Performance
                   Piano Solo
                   Sing- Along
                   

Families Please Join Us!

  
                 

Information from the UCS School Board

The Underhill Central School board would like to invite you to a special open meeting being held January 14^th at Underhill Central School at 6:30 pm. During this meeting we invite you to come and discuss two important topics:

First, over many months the school board has worked to review, evaluate and restructure our vision for the work that we do serving the Underhill Central School community. We invite you as the broader community to comment on the result of that work and invite input and discussion regarding how the vision of the board and its work plan align with the culture and community values of Underhill and all of its citizens.

Second, we would like to discuss the bond proposal that will be included on the town meeting ballot concerning increased building safety for the children, staff and faculty at UCS. The unfortunate acts of violence that our nation has experienced over the last 2 years has directed our attention to conscientious changes that might help protect our school community.

Please come to this open meeting. We are interested in your opinions and ideas

Sincerely,

UCS School Board