Union Elementary School,1
Park Avenue, Montpelier, VT 05602, (802) 223-6343
Dr. Susan Boyer, Principal
Dear UES Community,
Welcome back to school! I am looking forward
to the upcoming 2006-2007 school year. Newcomers to our school
often notice and remark on the supportive nature of our UES community
with its friendly parents, excellent teachers and wonderful students.
The UES section of the Montpelier Public Schools Handbook has
been revised and organized to be reader friendly and to help you
become more familiar with our initiatives and everyday policies
and procedures. Please read it over with your child and keep it
handy so that you may refer to it throughout the school year as
questions arise.
Family involvement is invited and encouraged at UES. By working
together, we will help all of our children succeed. Some of the
ways families may get involved include:
Please feel free to contact me with any ideas,
questions, or concerns. I look forward to working and learning
with you all.
Sincerely,
Susan Boyer, Principal
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Some students take the school bus to school, some come in cars, and other walk. Be sure to let the office know how you plan to arrive.
By Bus:
Daily bus transportation to and from school is provided for all
Grades K-5 students who live in the following eligible areas.
| · State Street west
of Bailey Avenue · Terrace St., Clarendon Ave., Bailey Ave. above Terrace · Elm Street north of Pearl Street · North Street north of Mechanic Street · Main Street north of Merrill Terrace · Towne Street and Towne Hill area · All streets south of the Winooski River Please see the bus rules and the bus schedule. |
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CHILD CARE: Students
who are to be picked up or dropped off at a child-care provider
located in the above-defined eligible areas may ride the bus on
a space-available basis. The principal will grant these
waivers after the first three weeks of school, with priority given
to the youngest children.
By Car:
Students who arrive by car should be dropped off on Park Avenue
by the upper playground. Students must not arrive before 8:00
a.m. There is no parking between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. from the handicapped
parking zone to Hubbard Street so please do not leave your
car unattended. Dropping students off on the Loomis Street end
of the building is unsafe.
By Foot:
We have crossing guards posted at busy intersections to help students
cross streets on the way to and from school. Crossing guard corners
will be supervised between the hours of 7:35 a.m. to 8:35 a.m.
and between 2:25 p.m. - 3:25 p.m. Crossing guards will be located
at the following corners:
· Spring Street & Elm Street
· Hubbard Street & East State Street
· Main Street & Franklin Street
· Main Street & School Street
· School Street & Loomis Street Please note that
the
School and Loomis Street corner is only guarded until 3:00 p.m.
We understand that there is occasionally a need to change your child's after-school plans. Changes in after-school plans must be made in writing, for your child's safety. You may fax a note to the office at 223-9219 if you forget to send a note to school. We cannot honor verbal changes via your child or telephone.
To Do:
The Responsive Classroom model guides our approach
discipline. An underlying belief of this approach is that academic
learning happens best within a positive social context. Much attention
is paid at Union to helping children develop positive social skills.
Teachers work to:
· Establish a calm, orderly, and safe environment for
learning.
· Foster an appreciation for the role of rules in
school.
· Help children develop self-control and self-discipline.
· Teach children to be responsible, contributing
members of a democratic community.
· Promote respectful, kind, and healthy teacher-student
and student-student interactions.
In the first few weeks of school students, classroom teachers and interactive arts teachers develop rules governing classroom behavior using the Responsive Classroom model. Teachers and staff engage students in frequent discussion and modeling of what these rules mean in all settings. Student representatives from each class form a Rules Congress. The Congress uses classroom rules to develop schoolwide rules.
When students forget the rules, reminders and time-out are used. Sometimes time-out occurs in another classroom with a buddy teacher. Other logical consequences - loss of privilege and reparation - are also frequently used. When rules are repeatedly broken and for certain types of rule breaking, staff will assess the situation and determine the action and consequence. This may include consultation and involvement of the behavior specialist, assistant to the principal, principal, and/or use of the student support center.
Possible Interventions
· Time-out,
· Loss of privileges,
· Restitution,
· Proactive conference with student and involved staff,
· Individual oral or written plan,
· Positive reinforcement,
· Parent conference,
· Participation in a social skills activity,
· In-school suspension (in school but not part of normal
class and school activities),
· Out-of-school suspension (student stays home),
· Passive restraint if student is endangering self or others,
· Expulsion.
Suspensions
When suspension is deemed necessary, parents or guardians will be notified. Suspensions will be addressed in accordance with district policy and State Regulations. A conference may be requested prior to the child's return to the regular program.
AT RECESS
Respect other people on the playground
by playing in ways that are safe, fair, and inclusive. Administrators
and playground teachers are available on the playground to assist
students in problem solving.
It is important to remember that our playground is unsupervised after dismissal at 2:45.
IN THE LUNCHROOMS
Everyone has the right to eat lunch
in pleasant, clean, and friendly surroundings. Students will keep
their hats off and handle food in a safe and respectful manner.
In addition to our regular cafeteria we offer a smaller, quieter eating space in room 115 called Café Fibonacci.
ON THE BUS
All students and adults will have an
opportunity for safe and pleasant bus transportation to and from
school and on all other school-related trips. Students will:
· Be safe and respectful.
· Remain seated.
· Keep hands and property inside the bus.
· Talk quietly.
· Refrain from eating and drinking.
BUS CONSEQUENCES
When bus rules are repeatedly broken
and for certain types of rule breaking, bus drivers write referrals
to the assistant to the principal. Referrals will be discussed
with students and mailed home to parents or guardians.
1. First referral: Letter home.
2. Second referral: Letter home, families notified. Next write-up
will mean time off the bus.
3. Third referral: Letter home, off bus for 5 days, parents or
guardians notified and must meet with principal or assistant to
the principal.
The process of reading and writing begins long before children are reading books and writing stories. It begins at home when they learn the words to songs and create rhymes, listen to stories read to them and tell their own stories, engage in conversations with family members, and draw and write letters in their name. Our goal at UES is to guide children through the many stages of literacy development to become eager, independent, and strategic readers and writers, and competent speakers and listeners.
Reading instruction addresses five important components of reading: phonemic awareness, vocabulary development, word study/phonics, reading fluency and comprehension. Orchestration of these skills builds towards the end goal of reading for understanding. Each child has opportunities throughout the school day to develop these skills through guided reading instruction in small groups, shared and independent reading, phonics instruction, teacher read alouds, and literature discussions. A wide variety of fiction and nonfiction books at all levels are available to children.
The process of writing is a powerful tool for thinking and for meaningful communication. Our instruction of writing, closely linked to reading instruction, addresses the skills appropriate to each stage of the process. Children are encouraged to use their experiences and interests as topics for writing. Through the writings of published authors, peers, and their own writings, they become familiar with the different genres such as narrative, informational, and persuasive writing. They learn the mechanics of grammar usage, spelling , and punctuation and practice the skills of revision and final editing.
Because we believe that children need to be fluent readers by the end of third grade, we recognize the importance of providing additional small group and individual instruction to many of our students to ensure they meet this goal.
Research clearly shows us that students who
read more are better readers, and have higher reading achievement.
By reading with your children and asking them to read to you and
to others, you are providing them with opportunities to practice
the strategies they are learning. Together we can teach our children
to become eager and independent readers.
Mathematics is everywhere at Union School: patterns and tessellations in the hallways, math activities at morning meetings, Continental Math League problem solving, the Everyday Mathematics program in all classrooms, graphing projects in the computer lab, math homework at morning "Homework Club", and at math workshops for faculty and staff. Mathematics is an important part of your child's school day. Our mathematics curriculum is varied, rich, and rooted in real world problems and applications. We believe that all our students can be strong mathematicians and confident problem solvers.
Everyday Mathematics
is a kindergarten through 6th grade standards-based mathematics
program developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics
Project. The goals of the program are for all children to learn
to:
Value mathematics
Communicate mathematically
Reason mathematically
Be confident in their ability to do mathematics
Become mathematical problem solvers
In order to meet these goals, Everyday Mathematics encourages children, working in small groups or with partners, to share their mathematical thinking and strategies in order to develop higher-level thinking and problem solving skills. Children are also expected to master and memorize basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts by the end of fifth grade through the use of games and "math box" practice rather than by traditional drills.
You can support your child's learning by reading the Everyday Math home links or study links that come home most nights with your child. These "links" are a communication tool between school and home. Talk to your child about the mathematics she is learning, and encourage her to communicate her strategies as she works on her homework. Mathematics is not a race; help your child to understand that a mathematician sometimes struggles as she works to solve problems. Working together we can create a learning environment where students enjoy and value mathematics.
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Achievement testing measures what a child is actually doing in a specific subject area, such as reading and math. The purpose of this testing is to identify areas of strength and needed improvement, and to develop a better educational program for your child. In Grade 2, students participate in the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA). In Grades 3, 4 and 5, students are given the New England Common Assessment in mathematics and language arts. Students in Grade 4 will also write the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) in reading and mathematics. |
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Remember:
Test scores do not measure everything and do not give a full picture
of your child as a student or as a person!
Although test scores help tell us how one student's performance
compares to that of others in the same age group or grade, a variety
of factors affect these scores, such as how a student feels on
the day the test is given and the conditions of the test room
(was it noisy, hot, cold?). Tests are not perfect!
Don't judge your children on the basis of a single test score.
Scores are not perfect measures of what they can do. One test
is simply one indicator.
Meet with your children's teachers to discuss progress. Parents
and teachers should work together to benefit students.
Children tend to test better when they are well rested and confident.
Make sure your children attend school regularly.
The cafeteria is available for all students at Union School. Snack milk, lunch milk, breakfast, and lunch are available daily. We have several lunch choices every day. Menus for the main entrée meal are sent home monthly and are available online. We offer an alternate meal choice of at least four sandwiches (with soup) every day. There is always a choice of fruits and vegetables, some fresh and some locally grown. We use Vermont products whenever feasible. We try to make the products that we know kids like as nutritious as possible (i.e. our pizza has half the fat of regular pizza). We are committed to ensuring that your child receives a delicious and nutritious meal in a friendly and caring environment. We welcome your feedback, your ideas, and your recipes.
Breakfast is available every day from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. Many studies have shown that children perform better if they have a good breakfast. Breakfast time is a friendly, cozy atmosphere - a great way to start the day.
Families that may qualify for free or reduce
meals may return the form that you will receive at the beginning
of school. All lunch cards look exactly the same so only the cashier
will know who pays for their meal and who doesn't. Our Federal
funding amounts to only about 20% of our income. Therefore it
is very important that folks who can afford to pay do pay in advance.
We have a computerized debit system, and it is up to you to make
sure your child's account does NOT become overdrawn. Please call
to find out your child's balance. It is very helpful if you put
payment for meals into an envelope that you have marked with your
child's name and their teacher's name. Prices are as follows:
Breakfast $0.75, Student Lunch $1.75, Milk $0.35, Adult Lunch
$3.00
If you have any questions or concerns about the food service program, please call Nancy Webb at Union School at 225-8224 or Betty Beattie, Food Services Director, Montpelier High School, at 225-8016.
UES is proud of its award winning composting program, now in its third year. Our school received the Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence in Pollution Prevention and the Presidential Commendation for Environmental Protection, in 2005. Students will continue to compost in the cafeteria. All food waste diverted from the landfill will support farms and the MHS greenhouse project.
ART
The aim of the elementary art program is to provide a positive art experience for all children in grades K-5. Through the use of a wide variety of media, such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, and crafts, students learn to express themselves in creative and individual ways.
Art reproductions, slides, texts, films and
field trips to local galleries and businesses related to the arts
are used as background for art history and as motivation for art
projects.
Projects are designed to help develop problem-solving skills,
decision-making skills, verbal skills, fine and gross motor skills,
and eye-hand coordination. Projects are also designed to stimulate
imagination and creativity. Students learn about themselves and
their environment through careful observation. Above all, the
art program seeks to develop and instill a feeling of pride and
self-confidence that will be beneficial in all aspects of life.
LIBRARY AND MEDIA
The goal of the library is to foster a love of reading so that books will become part of a habit of lifelong learning and pleasure. Students are instructed in the use of the school library/media center. There is a planned program of children's literature, video and computer information sources. Use of various reference materials, card catalog, Dewey Decimal System and the usual organization of a library is practiced in the form of library games and as part of classroom research.
Students in grades K-3 are scheduled for weekly library sessions. The program includes reading, book talks, library scavenger hunts and selecting books.
The library collection houses materials for curriculum work and recreational reading. Parents are welcome to borrow books for reading with their children at home. Also, the library houses a collection of parenting and education materials that may be borrowed.
Students are responsible for the library books
that they borrow. Families may be asked to replace damaged or
lost materials.
MUSIC
The elementary school music program provides students in grades
K-5 with the opportunity to experience music through a variety
of activities. During music class an emphasis is placed on meeting
the individual needs of each student. Classroom activities include
rhythmic development, awareness of the singing voice, introduction
to the families of instruments, use of rhythm instrument accompaniment,
development of listening skills and creative movement, as well
as the introduction to music of different cultures and various
styles of music.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Our physical education program is designed
to promote individuals' movement potential. Selective activities
promote physical fitness, fine and gross motor coordination, timing,
flexibility, strength and cardiovascular endurance. The program
seeks to develop skillful movement, physical fitness and recreational
competency in every child.
Emphasis in the early grades is given to kinesthetic awareness
and the acquisition of the basic locomotor skills of walking,
running, sliding, jumping, hopping, skipping, galloping and leaping.
Also, activities that develop eye-hand and eye-foot coordination,
balance, and timing are practiced.
Encouragement of the social skills of sharing, group play, belonging,
sensitivity to playmates and cooperation are intertwined into
these activities. The child begins to learn the rules of basic
games.
Emphasis in the third, fourth and fifth grades advances to include
the refinement of body management skills: (1) The skills of dodging
and guarding stationary and moving objects; (2) The skills of
object manipulation and throwing, catching, kicking, and striking;
(3) The skills of chasing, tagging, running, obstacle courses,
tumbling, doing rhythmic activities; and (4) The skills needed
for individual and team sports. Social skills that are encouraged
include decision-making, self-confidence, leadership, sensitivity,
accepting one's limitations, group interaction, sharing responsibility,
competition and fair play.
Each class has physical education two times each week.
TECHNOLOGY
The elementary computer program focuses on familiarizing students with computer uses and vocabulary. Instruction is designed to help students recognize computer use as a processing, research, and learning tool. The addition of the technology lab has increased the opportunity for all students to use computers for graphics, writing, publishing, and telecommunication. Students in Grades 1-5 have at least 45 minutes each week of instruction in the technology lab facilitated by the technology teacher.
Regular daily attendance of all physically
and mentally fit students is strongly encouraged by the policies
of the Montpelier Public School System. Students who are absent
from school, whether for excused or unexcused reasons, will be
expected to make up all missed academic work to every extent possible.
The teachers will provide reasonable assistance to students in
making up missed work.
Students who are absent from school for reasons other than those
listed will have their absences declared unexcused. Students who
are chronically absent from school for unexcused reasons will
be referred to the school district truancy officer (Montpelier
Police Department) after attempts to correct the problem have
proven unsuccessful.
Excused absences are limited to the following:
· Illness
· Family emergencies
· Critical appointments (e.g. medical)
· Religious holidays
· Absence from town (when prior approval from the principal
is granted).
In addition to attending school daily, students are encouraged
to arrive by 8:30 a.m. each day and stay until the end of the
day. Arrangements for regular appointments, private music lessons
or other enrichment activities should be made after school hours.
Parents and caregivers should make every effort to ensure timely
arrivals to and departures from school. Excessive tardies and/or
early dismissals will result in a meeting with the principal and
possible referral to our truancy officer.
PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ATTENDANCE POLICY:
1. If a child is going to be absent from school
or late to school, parents are expected to call the school (223-6343)
between 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. If your child does not arrive at school,
we want to be sure that he/she is safe with you.
2. Any child arriving after 8:30 a.m. should report directly to
the office to get a tardy slip before going to the classroom.
3. A request to have a child excused from classes early should
be sent with the child on the morning of the dismissal. The time
and reason for leaving should be included. When possible, medical
and dental appointments should be made outside of school hours.
A child will be released only to the parents unless the school
has been notified by the parents that they have granted permission
for someone else to pick up their youngster. Any person picking
a child up must report to the main office to sign the child out
and receive an early dismissal pass.
4. A request to have a child excused from school for 2 or more
days for reason of family absence from town should be made in
writing to the principal prior to the absence.
For information on school closings and delays tune to WCAX TV (Ch. 3), or one of these radio stations: WDEV (550 AM), WSNO (1450 AM), WNCS (104.7 FM). You may also try the web at http://corp.sover.net/schoolclosings
Emergency Early Release / Evacuations
Certain events may occur which require school to close early.
Since most kids in our district walk to school, every effort is
made to keep schools open in the city even when neighboring school
systems are closed. The decision whether schools remain open or
not is made by the superintendent based upon information provided
by the city's Public Works Department. In certain scenarios such
as severe winter weather or broken water mains, time allows parents
to be contacted by classroom teachers before the students are
released early. Other situations such as flooding or fire may
require evacuation. In the case of an emergency evacuation, students
will generally be escorted to the gym at Main Street Middle School
or Vermont College. In this case we will rely on an emergency
phone tree of parent volunteers to contact all our students' families.
Please be sure the office at UES has current information as to all your phone numbers and names, addresses and phone numbers of neighbors, relatives, or other "safe houses." This information will be filed in the school office. Every attempt will be made to notify either parents or those "safe houses" before a child leaves the school on such days. Please do not let your child go home to an empty house; we urge each parent to think carefully about alternatives and write all of that information down. Be sure that your child knows what to do in case such emergencies.
To Do:
The role of parents in their child's education
is crucial, and Union Elementary School encourages you to become
an active participant in our school community. There are a number
of ways to become involved in your child's school life:
1. Attend parent conferences, meetings and special events.
You have opportunities to stay in close contact with your
child's teacher and the progress being made in the classroom.
Feel free to make an appointment to talk with your child's teacher
at any time when you feel it is necessary.
2. Come to Parents' Group meetings.
The second Tuesday of each month is a time to join with other
parents to initiate school-wide activities, meet with administrators,
have discussions on special topics, and generally have an active
voice in the school.
3. Volunteer.
Both the Parents' Group and the teachers often need your help
even an occasional hour of your time. These commitments
are what enable the school to provide many of the extras that
we all want for our students.
4. Talk with the principal.
Any time you need to know more or have a concern about the
school, the principal is willing to help and listen.
5. Be sure to vote.
Make an effort to attend at least one or two school board
meetings so that you'll understand who the decision-makers are
and what effect they may have on your child's education. The school
board needs to hear from you. It's important that we all stay
involved.
PARTNERS IN YOUR CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
Both parents and teachers are working
toward the same goal the best possible education for our
children. When the two combine forces, the results are unbeatable.
Children feel a sense of pride when they know their parents are
visible at their school and working on a project, and teachers
feel rewarded and appreciated when they are supported by parents.
Here are some areas of cooperation that are important:
· Make sure that your child attends school regularly and
on time.
· Support the school in its efforts to maintain proper
discipline.
· Stay in tune with what your child is learning. Ask him/her
questions about his/her day.
· Let the school know of any problems outside of school
that could affect your child's day in school.
· Stay in touch with the teachers and principal. If there
are any questions or concerns about your child's school program,
let them know early so that adjustments can be made.
· If the teachers or support staff have been particularly
helpful with your child's schoolwork, let them know. We all need
compliments!
In order to help students achieve high standards, it is important
that you review the Student Parent Teacher compact.
Children participate in various celebrations and special-event
parties in cooperation with classroom teachers and parent volunteers.
Birthday "treats" are permitted for children in all
grades at UES in cooperation with the teacher. Treats are always
to include one per person in the student's homeroom only, and
must be planned in advance with the teacher. Please check with
your child's teacher about any allergies or other issues.
We promote direct communication at Union Elementary
School. If your child is having a problem or if you have a concern,
please follow these steps in order. Discuss the issue with the
following people. If the issue is not resolved, please go to the
next appropriate person on the list. Thank you.
1. Your child's classroom teacher or the interactive teacher (art,
music, physical education, computer or librarian)
2. The appropriate support person:
Behavior - Behavioral Specialist
Attitude or Self-Concept - School Counselor
Medical - Nurse
Special Education - Your Child's Case Manager
Remedial - Support Services Teachers
3. Principal
4. Superintendent
5. School Board
We are enthusiastic and excited about our elementary
school counseling program, which focuses on encouraging the positive,
individual development of each student. The Union School counselors
have many responsibilities. Some of them include:
1. Supporting staff and administration in schoolwide implementation
of Responsive Classroom philosophy and strategies.
2. Developing programs in communication, cooperation, healthy
choices, decision-making, emotional literacy, diversity, conflict
resolution, prevention and intervention of harassment and bullying.
3. Conducting group counseling activities based on referrals from
administration, parents, and teachers (child must have permission
slip signed in order to participate).
4. Providing for individual and/or group consultation to students
in need.
5. Serving as a liaison between the school and the home, or the
school and other service agencies.
6. Serving as a resource to staff or parents in need of assistance.
7. Providing opportunities for parent education.
By state statute each school is required to conduct one fire drill each month and record both the dates and the times. These drills are held at the discretion of the principal, giving consideration to such factors as program, weather, and health. Normally children do not remain outside of the building for more than five minutes. These drills are important to the safety of each child.
Homework or home-learning as some like to call it, communicates to the family what is being taught in school and helps prepare the student for the next day activities. It provides practice of what the child is learning in class. Children also learn to organize and manage their time and learn to take responsibility.
It is expected that teachers will assign no more than ten minutes of homework per grade level. A first grader should have no more than ten minutes of home learning a night, a fifth grader should have no more than fifty minutes. When Everyday Math Homelinks or Studylinks are sent home, they should be completed as assigned. They are included in the total time expected per grade. If your child often needs more than the expected time to do his or her homework, please contact the teacher. Reading at home is an ongoing expectation that is recognized for supporting success in school. It is expected that either parent(s) will read with their children each night or the child will read independently, regardless of other specific homework assignments.
Lost and Found Articles
Each year the staff collects many boxes of lost clothing, lunch
boxes, etc. that have been unclaimed by the owners. We ask that
you label the outside clothing, sweaters, sneakers, boots, lunch
boxes, etc. that you send to school with your child. We will do
our best to see that all "labeled" items get returned.
Periodically we will donate lost items to local charities. Therefore,
you should look for lost items in an expedient manner.
Personal Property
Children are strongly discouraged from bringing personal property
to school. Personal property such as trading cards, electronic
games, and stuffed animals are distracting and can interfere with
the learning process. Furthermore, the school cannot be responsible
for personal property. Parents are encouraged to support school
personnel in sending this message to children.
The UES Parents' Group is a volunteer organization
providing parents an opportunity to be involved in Union Elementary
School. By becoming active in the Parents' Group, you share in
your child's school experience. The purpose of the Parents' Group
is to promote quality education at Union School. We do this primarily
in two ways:
· By cooperating with administration and staff to provide
both essential and enrichment activities for our children. We
provide both volunteers and funding for a wide range of activities,
both in individual classrooms and school-wide.
· By producing a newsletter section for parents and staff
that is sent home with your child regularly. It is a vital source
of information about what is going on at UES. From dates of school
events to ways in which you can help UES, this section of the
newsletter is something you will want to make sure you take the
time to read.
Our motto is "We're Proud of US!" Come share
our pride and become an active part of the Parents' Group. We
have many ways to help. Parents' Group meetings are generally
held on the second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the school.
It is necessary for us to limit student use
of the phones. Only calls that are important to students and parents
are allowed; (e.g. if a child misses his/her bus). Children
are not allowed to use the phones for after-school social arrangements.
These arrangements should all be made in advance at home, with
a note to the teacher if necessary.
Please note that teachers and instructional assistants have
voicemail accounts. They check the accounts regularly, but may
not check them during the school day. Therefore, parents should
not leave voice mail messages concerning changes in plans for
the day or urgent messages that require immediate assistance.
The Union News is our school newsletter. It is filled with important information and is generally published every other week.
Parents must check into the office when they
come to visit the school building. Please note that visitors
are required to wear badges that they will receive upon check-in
at the main office. In an effort to increase building security,
we will be locking all outside doors except the front entrance
by the auditorium. Please use the front entrance at all times.
Please sign out in the main office when your visit is over.
Parents are welcome to visit a child's classroom. Please arrange
your visit in advance by calling your child's teacher. When you
do come, please remember that teachers are expected to supervise
and teach children in their care and cannot visit with parents
at this time.
FUSS was established in 2004 to provide vision and advocacy for maintaining the gracious appearance of Union School and ensuring the safety and comfort of the school community in the building and on the grounds. This committee is made up of parents, administrators, teachers, and staff members. Together with the Montpelier Schools Facilities Department, Fuss has completed the following projects: