THE NEWSLETTER

Dear CCS Families, Caregivers and Charlotte Community,

While the list of special events and celebrations that happened this week is extensive, we need to keep reminding ourselves that we are only twelve days into the school year.

• The CCS library opened to staff and students on Monday. Books were out for eager readers to browse and check-out.
• International Dot Day is a celebration based on the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. What started as a K-4 theme quickly spread to all of CCS with students collecting dots of all colors from teachers around the building.
• The sixth grade took a science walk on Pease Mountain with the support of some family volunteers. This hike was an engaging opportunity for students to have hands-on learning about trees.
• Kindergarten students were practicing “Three-step directions” as they created shape art coloring, cutting and pasting. These shapes quickly became the outlines for rockets, pumpkins, unicorns and birds. It was inspiring hearing these young learners identifying shapes they see in their world.
• Eighth grade students presented their “Dream Schools” to classmates. Ideas were very creative!

Educators are continuing to build routines, reinforce successes and let each member of their classroom shine for their strengths and passions. Our goal is to slow down and get to know the humans we will be learning and growing with this year. Check here for a peek inside the happenings at CCS this week

On Tuesday, CCS welcomed 13 UVM student teachers who will be working in classrooms grades 1st - 6th. These future educators are completing a practicum course designed to provide UVM students with opportunities to observe mentor teachers and to apply the knowledge, skills, strategies they are learning in their UVM courses. We are excited to host these wonderful student teachers and feel privileged to support future educators entering the field. They will be with us at CCS on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-3pm.

We hope this beautiful fall weather encourages your family to get outdoors and enjoy all that Vermont has to offer this time of year.

Kind regards,

Jen, Amanda and Beth

• Wed. Sept. 20th - Early Release Day (1:45pm)
• Thu. Sept 21st - PTO Open House (5-6 PM) and Potluck (5:30-6:30)
• Fri. Sept 22nd - Picture Day (see below for more information)
• Mon. Sept 25th - No School, Yom Kippur
• Wed. Sept. 27th - Early Release Day (1:45pm)
• Wed. Oct 4th - Early Release Day (1:45pm)
• Fri. Oct 6th - No School, Parent Teacher Conferences
• Mon. Oct 9th - No School, Indigenous Peoples Day
• Wed. Oct 11th - Early Release Day (1:45pm)

Beltrami Studios is once again the photographer for CCS Picture Day!

Order forms were sent home with all students this week. You may use this order form or order on-line (on-line ordering instructions were emailed to all families on 9/13).

All students will receive a class picture whether an order is placed or not.

If you have questions when your order arrives, please contact Beltrami Studios at http://www.beltramistudios.com or 802-863-6223.

No make-up or re-take day has been decided as of yet. It will be advertised in The Newsletter when that date is scheduled.

If you need financial assistance, please contact CCS School Counselor, Betsy Lloyd, at blloyd@cvsdvt.org or 425-6673.

Picture Day Schedule (2 cameras)

8:30: Kindergarten (Cota/Rowntree) / Redden

8:45: Fraser / Hanf

9:00: Hall-Potvin / Spellman

9:15: Loughlin / Baird

9:30: Filardi / Lubic

9:45: Poirier / Hatch

10:00: Staff

10:15: Emerson / Evans

10:30: Beerworth / Lounsbury

10:45: Miller / Lutz

The library is officially open! We are so excited to welcome staff and students back. In addition to weekly scheduled K-4 classes, middle schoolers have already visited or are scheduled to visit next week to browse for new books.

Help out the Charlotte Public Library!

If your 2nd or 3rd grader borrowed books from the Charlotte Public Library on their awesome field trip to get library cards last spring, please take a look around for any public library books that might need to be returned. There are book drops located in the public library parking lot and at Spear's Corner Store. Thank you!

CCS is looking for 4th-8th graders to participate in our FIRST LEGO League Challenge!

FIRST LEGO League introduces science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) to children in grades 4-8 through fun, exciting hands-on learning. FIRST LEGO League participants gain real-world problem-solving experiences through a guided, global robotics program, helping today’s students and teachers build a better future together. In FIRST LEGO League, students engage in hands-on STEM experiences, building confidence, growing their knowledge, and developing habits of learning.

Mr. Holcomb will be coaching FIRST LEGO League starting on September 21. The team will meet and practice on some Mondays and Thursdays from 3:00 until 4:30, with the season culminating in a qualifying competition on December 2nd and a statewide competition on Saturday January 20, 2024!

We are only allowed 20 spots so please email Mr. Holcomb, tholcomb@cvsdvt.org, as soon as possible! We understand many students are involved in Fall Sports and will allow flexibility until that season wraps up.

ACCESS CVU is your local CVSD Community Education Program!

Our FALL/WINTER 2023 Catalog of classes is open for registration! We are excited to start this semester with 191 diverse classes featuring 79 talented instructors. Keep ACCESS CVU top-of-mind this fall and winter, and add community enrichment to your calendar! ACCESS accepts Professional Development Funds, and CVSD Wellness Reimbursements that meet guidelines. Let us know if you have any questions!

We welcome everyone back and are excited to announce a new format for the CVSD Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Town Halls this school year. We will meet virtually for the first Town Hall on Wednesday, September 20 at 6:30 pm. At that time, we will provide an overview of this year's Town Hall topics. We will also answer questions about the DEI work that is underway in the district. Future DEI Town Halls will take place in November, January, March, and May. Those will be in-person Town Halls with a specific focus. The Zoom information for the September 20th Town Hall is posted on the district's website calendar and on the CVSD DEI website. We look forward to continuing the conversation!

On alternate months, (October, December, February, & April), the CVSD Virtual Town Halls will focus on the Strategic Plan and Growth & Belonging.

Dear CVSD Families and Caregivers,

Our district values your feedback! Starting on September 22 and continuing through October 9, we will be asking you to take a brief survey to tell us about your experience with the school(s) your child attends. To ensure we continue to provide high-quality learning experiences that meet the needs of our learners and prepare them for college and career, we need your feedback. We invite you to share your thoughts.

We thank you in advance for your thoughtful responses. If you have any questions about the survey administration, please don’t hesitate to contact us using Let's Talk.

Thank you,
Champlain Valley School District

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Jen Roth, Lead Principal

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