Enjoy a wonderfulSummer !
ROCKET DAY!
Friendships last
forever!
Friday, June 10, 2016
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Friday, June 3, 2016
MMMUSD/CESU FREE Full-day PreKindergarten for 4 year olds at Underhill I.D. for the 2016-17 School Year
The MMMUSD/CESU School Based Pre-K Program that was projected to be at Jericho Elementary School will now be at Underhill I.D. School. We are looking for families that qualify to attend our Underhill I.D. Full Day Pre-K program for the 2016-17 School Year. Eligibility is based on household size and annual income. Please see this flyer for more details: https://goo.gl/
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
Wednesday, May 18, 2016
Appreciation Celebration for UCS Volunteers
May 26 8:00 AM in UCS GARDEN The staff at UCS send our sincere and deep appreciation to the many community members that support students and UCS. We see volunteers supporting special events, reading with students, digging in the garden, decorating the staff room, providing delicious food during staff appreciation week, attending field trips, working at the craft show, and so much more!
Two parent volunteers, Heather Lebeis and Amanda Cowan, have guided the TEAM UCS parent teacher organization with their whole heart and soul. Staff, students and families benefit from their organization, fundraising expertise, and coordination of special events. Thank you Heather and Amanda for building the spirit of community at UCS.
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
Preschool Explore Day JUNE 2
Where: Underhill Central School
Time: 9:30-10:30 (3 yr old class visit)
11:00-12:00 (4 yr old class visit)
We do not have our classroom at JES set up, but our classroom at UCS will be similar to next year’s learning environment. Come explore and meet your teachers for next year! We will play, work on a craft, and spend some time with our new friends. We are excited to meet everyone and to start getting to know you all! If there are any questions my email is kelly.bernasconi@cesuvt.org feel free to contact me anytime.
We Are Growing! Please volunteer to weed, water, de-bug and help the UCS garden grow all summer long. Click this link to use sign-up genius-
Summer Garden Sign-Up
Friday, May 6, 2016
Monday, May 2, 2016
Internet Safety
Presentation
For Parents and
Guardians
Wednesday, May 11,
2016
7:00 p.m – 8:15 p.m.
In the BRMS Health
Room
Presented by C.U.S.I.
(Chittenden Unit for Special Investigations) – Detective Corporal René Young
Sponsored by BRAG and
BRMS Administration
Please come and learn
about what you can do to help keep your children safe when accessing the
internet in today’s ever-changing, technology-savvy world.
Friday, April 29, 2016
UCS Dates to Remember
May 26 Thursday: Volunteer Assembly 8:05 AM May 27 Friday- 4th grade track meet @ MMU
May 27 & June 3 - 2:30PM at UCS 4th grade Fun Fridays June 2 Student Move- Up Day 9:00-10:00
June 2 4th graders at BRMS all day
June 2 PreK Dabble Day
June 7 Tuesday: Shelburne Museum Trip 3rd & 4th GradeJune 10th Friday: Rocket Day & School Picnic Lunch
8:30 AM 4th Grade Assembly
9:30 Rocket Blast Off
11:30 -12:30 Picnic Lunch
1:00 Summer Reading Deborah Rawson Presentation
June 13 Monday: Rain date for rocket launch only (all assemblies to be held on June 10) Time To Be Determined when Rain Date is scheduled
June 14 Tuesday: Last Day of School for 2016 8:30 AM Field day activities
1:00 UCS End of Year slide show and ice cream social
2:25 Dismissal
Announcement: Chittenden East is pleased to announce our Richmond Elementary School Search Committee members. Thank you to all the volunteers. We created a balance of members representing parents, the school board, and various grade levels.
Committee Members:
Jeanne Adams, RES Administrative Assistant; PK/K: Marion Mumford; 1/2: Kristin Darling; 3/4: Katie LeFrancois ; Unified Arts: Beth Redford; Sp Education: Wendy Touchette; School Board member: Jon Milazzo; Parents: Amanda Repp, Allison Ross; CESU administrator: Barbara Nason, principal at Underhill Central School
Any school district member is welcome to reach out to a committee member so he or she can know your thoughts. Everyone is also welcome to participate in the second round candidate visits on May 31st at Richmond Elementary School from 7:00 am - 8:00 am and 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
Here is the draft timeline and process
Please do not hesitate contact jennifer.botzojorns@cesuvt.org at CESU if you have any ideas, thoughts or questions.
Tuesday, April 26, 2016
April 26, 2013
Dear Teachers, Parents, Families, Students and Community Members,
Mike Berry, Principal at Richmond Elementary School has been selected to serve as the school district Director of Curriculum, Communication and Innovation. We offer him our congratulations, and appreciate the time he has invested in at Richmond Elementary School. We are forming a search committee which includes parents, board members, teachers and support staff to find a replacement for his Richmond principal position. We are looking for individuals who are interested in serving on the search committee. If you are interested in playing this role, please email Jennifer.Botzojorns@cesuvt.org. Below please find a tentative timeline for our hiring process.
April 26 Advertisement posted on schoolspring.com
April 29th Initial meeting with interview committee to review process
(2:30-4 pm- if people are unable to attend this meeting, there can be individual meetings)
April 29 - May 19 Committee reviews applications (candidates names kept confidential)
May 19 Committee meets to select candidates for first interview (3:30-6 pm)
May 26 First round of interviews by committee, select finalists (12:30-5:00 pm)
Committee recommends finalists to the superintendent
May 31 Second round: full day visit by candidates w/performance task (all day)
Final candidates visit and all stakeholders provide feedback for superintendent
Here is a link to a draft of our hiring process, once finalized, we will share a link on our website. Once we reach the second round of the process we will make the finalist candidate’s names and resumes public. Please mark your calendar:
May 31, 2016
7 am - 8:00 am & 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm.
Richmond Principal Candidate Meet and Greet
On the 31st of May, finalists for the principal position will visit Richmond Elementary and all parents, families and community members will have the opportunity to meet, ask questions and then provide input. We will provide detailed information including resumes for each candidate when we are closer to the actual date.
We have always been appreciative of the interest and support from the school and community in Richmond. During times of transition, one always feels uncertainty, however, we are confident we will find an excellent individual to lead the school community for the years to come.
Please do not hesitate to email (jennifer.botzojorns@cesuvt.org) or call 434-2128 if you have any ideas, thoughts or questions.
Looking forward to your participation in this process, I am
Sincerely yours,
Jennifer Botzojorns
Assistant Superintendent
Chittenden East Supervisory Union
Press Release 4-26-2016
Chittenden East Supervisory Union would like to announce the appointment of Mr. Michael Berry to serve as our Director of Curriculum, Communication and Innovation commencing July 1, 2016. We began the search process in January with 28 initial applicants. The search committee interviewed five candidates and selected two finalists. The finalists engaged in a lengthy interview and reference check process including several performance tasks and full day visits to seven schools. We received feedback from multiple stakeholders including parents, board members, teachers, administrators and students.
Mr. Berry received his bachelor's degree in Children's Literature and Education from Castleton State College. He served as a classroom teacher for seven years in East Montpelier, then as school principal first at Underhill Central, then Richmond -- for the last nine years. He received his masters degree from Union Institute and University/Vermont College. His passions include supporting teachers and children to explore all learning styles, and to use technology to expand the realm of education. He believes that students are natural learners, curious about the world around them. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Barre, Vermont.
Mr Berry can be followed on twitter @PrincipalBerry or his blog https://principalberry.wordpress.com
Superintendent John Alberghini, “I welcome Mike to his new role on our leadership team. He brings a breadth and depth of knowledge to our school district. We look forward to his ability to communicate and integrate technology, and his passion for learning for all including children, scholars, teachers and administrators.” School board chair, Jon Milazzo, “We are extremely excited to welcome Michael Berry as the new Director of Curriculum, Communication and Innovation in CESU. His educational experience, quality leadership and effective communication background will be an asset to CESU. The school board looks forward to working with Mike as we serve together to ensure every student receives consistently the same high-quality education in CESU through the implementation of effective systems around curriculum, assessments and instruction.”
Mr Berry shared, “As a member of the MMMUSD-CESU learning community for the past nine years I’m more than grateful and humbled to have the opportunity to continue to work with and learn from our amazing scholars, educators, families and communities. As the Director of Curriculum, Communication and Innovation my goals will align with helping our learners achieve their dreams. I will continue the important work of promoting, supporting, and increasing the implementation of innovative approaches in teaching, learning, and leadership throughout our schools. Finding ways to recognize, celebrate and connect innovative approaches will help to create opportunities for growth and experience for all learners in our schools and beyond. I am sincerely thankful for the opportunity and look forward to learning together. Thank you and please feel free to contact me with ideas, celebrations or questions anytime.”
Monday, April 25, 2016
Whole School, Whole Child, Whole Community (WSCC)
Team Meeting
Chittenden East Supervisory Union
Thursday April 28th
4pm - 6pm
Camel’s Hump Middle School
We envision a community for our children to grow into a thriving adult world. Our purpose is to gather a diverse group of individuals committed to growing healthy children.
Topics to explore:What does our data tell us about trends from the past 10 years? Come join us to elaborate on our strengths and areas to grow in health education, physical education and physical activity, nutrition and environment services, health services, social and emotional climate, counselling, psychological and social services, physical environment, employee wellness, family engagement, community involvement
WSCC Community Team meets 3 times a year. Join this important meeting and provide broad insight needed for services for our children and their future. Questions? Call or email Jen Botzojorns 434-2128; jennifer.botzojorns@cesuvt.org
Thursday, April 14, 2016
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
REMINDERS 4th GRADE FAMILIESBRMS TRANSITION TO 5TH GRADE EVENTS
Building Tours: April 12 @ 1:00, April 14 @ 8:30 a.m. (contact BRMS front office to RSVP or email diane.alexander@cesuvt.org)
Coffee Talk at The Jericho Café and Tavern: April 8, 7:15 a.m.
5th Grade Parent Orientation: May 24, @ 6:30 p.m. in BRMS Cafeteria
5th Grade Placement Letters Sent Home: June 1
Move Up Day: June 2nd (Students visit BRMS during school day and will receive team/teacher assignments when they arrive in the morning. ) Parents will receive the placement letter on or after Move Up Day
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
Delayed Start
April 13, 2016
The school day begins exactly 2 hours later than the regular time 9:50 AM. Buses begin arriving at 9:30 AM. Please call the UCS office with any questions.
Free morning care for UCS students is available through the Greater Burlington YMCA. Please call the YMCA directly to register your child.
Friday, March 25, 2016
Friday, March 11, 2016
MMMUSD Math Night
K-8th grade parents & guardians K-8.
Tuesday March 22, 2016 Browns River Middle School
6-7:30 pm
6-7:30 pm
Do you ever think..."Hmm, why does my child's math look different than when I learned math?"
Come discover some of the research on how children learn and how this translates into the teaching in our classrooms! We will provide examples, number talks, play math games, and show parents some of the fun exciting work we can do with children to strengthen their understanding of numeracy.
sponsored by MMMUSD's professional development & instructional leadership team
Thursday, March 10, 2016
CESU #12/MMMUSD
2016-17 School Calendar
After surveying the community and faculty staff, and taking into consideration all of the feedback, the Chittenden East and Mt. Mansfield Modified School District approved the 2016-17 school calendar. The board considered a number of topics including timing and lengths of holiday vacations, teacher professional development and how to have the calendar best meet the needs of the community and follow the Vermont School Quality Standards. We would like to thank all the parents, faculty and staff who provided feedback concerning our calendar. The survey information concerning the Wednesday delayed start professional development days showed that we can improve in our communication, but the majority of folks are in support of the delayed starts.
Monday, March 7, 2016
Next Delayed Start March 9, 2016 *school will begin exactly two hours later The YMCA continues to offer free morning care for UCS students. Please call the school office or the YMCA for more information
Thank you to all families supporting this important work.UCS teachers and staff will be engaged in...
The Work:
Teacher teams will analyze student progress in math.
K-2 teachers analyze student application of skills for applying number theory, performing math operations and problem solving.
3-4 teachers examine student progress for the application of multiplicative reasoning, and approach to problem solving.
The benefit of this work once a month has been significant to student progress. Teachers have become proficient in using the OGA (Ongoing Assessment Project) Multiplicative Reasoning Framework and the PNOA ( Primary Number and Operations Assessment) Framework. UCS teachers know each student's specific progress, and further fine tunes instruction for individualized learning through Math Menu work.
PreK Teachers and Para Educators:
- Practicing strategies to support executive brain function
Para Educators:
- Increasing accessibility using Chromebooks- A focus on tools for struggling readers and writers
Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Tuesday, March 1, 2016
Welcome Back to School - Wednesday, March 2, 2016
Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!
- Dr. Seuss
Next Delayed Start March 9, 2016
school will begin exactly two hours later
The YMCA continues to offer free morning care for UCS students
Friday, February 19, 2016
Monday, February 15, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
Have you read the Bobcat Flyer for February 5th?
Click this link Bobcat Flyer
Thursday, February 4, 2016
UCS After School Woodworking for Children
Presented By: SAWMILL STUDIO
1st - 4th grade at Underhill Central School
March 17, 24, 31, April 7 & 14 $90.00 for 5 weeks
2:30-4:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room
Taught by Stuart Cheney & Sachi Hergesheimer
Sawmillstudio@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/sawmillstudio
Sign up by March 14th!
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