The Cardinal's Nest

Dear Christ the King School Families,

Yay - we completed our first full week at the school, and thankfully the weather was much cooler than last week!!

We began our Monday on a somber note as we were asked to remember, on the 22nd anniversary of 9/11, the ones we lost, and as we gathered on Wednesday morning, Father Justin offered Holy Mass for the victims of that day. As I listened to the choir lead us in singing "America the Beautiful," my heart was filled with love and hope, reflected in the voices of our community. Additionally, I witnessed the Buddy Program, specifically the 5th graders sitting with their kindergarten buddies and the 4th graders sitting with the first graders at Holy Mass, modeling Holy Mass etiquette and honing leadership skills.

Although a week filled with meetings, paperwork, and a variety of other official duties, I was able to observe students in Mr. V.'s music class for a short period of time. Many students received their instrument of choice, happily assembling the new parts into lifelong friends.

I am eager to visit more classrooms in the coming weeks, and I will be sharing what I’ve learned in the next few newsletters.

Again, please feel free to contact me with any questions, concerns, or issues.

In Christ,

Kelley Alderman

9/18 PTO Meeting

9/20 All School Mass led by 5th Grade

9/27 All School Mass led by 4th Grade

9/29 CKS Golf Tournament

10/6 NO SCHOOL - TEACHER INSERVICE DAY

2022-2023 Academic Calendar - is here

Lunch Menu - Can be found here

What is the PTO? A Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is a collaborative platform for parents and teachers to enhance the educational experience. PTO offers numerous advantages:

• Stay Informed: PTO keeps you informed about school events and activities, ensuring you're always in the know.

• Build Connections: PTO events provide opportunities to connect with fellow parents and teachers, fostering relationships and addressing important topics.

• Share Insights: Share your ideas, concerns, and experiences with the community, promoting open dialogue.

• Volunteer Impact: Contribute your skills and interests to support valuable initiatives.

• Drive Change: Active involvement in your child's school enables you to influence positive improvements.

Our PTO plays a vital role by advocating for building improvements, fundraising for curriculum-based programs, and organizing social and family events.

Parents cannot park in the upper parking lot when dropping off their children or in the middle parking lot at any time for safety reasons. You may park in the lower lot by the early education playground.

Up-to-date information is key. Please log onto CKS website http://www.cksvt.org and go to the bottom of the CKS web page under “Parents” section & click on “RenWeb Parents Web Login”.

The district code is CK-VT.

1) We ask that you complete any needed RenWeb/FACTS SIS updates (new addresses, contact info, etc.) as soon as possible.

2) Updated immunization records are required and need to be faxed to school (802-658-6553) or a copy brought to the main office.

Christ the King School's 2023 tournament will take place on Friday, September 29th at Cedar Knoll. Click the link to learn more and register to play or sponsor the event!

CKS needs people to help with afterschool and be substitute teachers. Anyone with a high school diploma (or higher) is encouraged to apply! Reach out here for more information or to apply: cksoffice@cksvt.org

Click here for the recent bulletin.

ST. ANTHONY THRIFT SHOP UPDATE

We will begin taking donations again starting on September 7th. You can bring your fall and winter donation items starting on September 12th. Like our Facebook posts and share with friends. We always need volunteers. Contact the parish office for more information.

Ski passes are on sale now for this season. Go to our site for more info on lessons, afterschool programs and ski club. See you on the slops!

Are you doing something cool outside of school? On a winning sports team? In an interesting club? Have an event to share with CKS? Submit information to Katiescorrigan@gmail.com

The mission of Christ the King School is to provide an excellent education in a Catholic community of love and care, to foster respect for self and others, and to nourish a life-long devotion to God and the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Deadline for submissions to The Cardinal's Nest: Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. to Jon Hughes

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Website: https://cksvt.org
Location: 136 Locust Street, Burlington, VT 05401, USA
Phone: (802) 862-6696

"May grace and peace be yours in abundance.”

(1 Peter 1:3)