THE NEWSLETTER

Good Afternoon CCS Caregivers and Charlotte Residents,

Vermont has shown us all of its beauty this week. From the morning frost and fall colors to the Super Moon that brightened our night, how fortunate we are to be in Vermont. For the most part, everyone was coming to school prepared for all sorts of temperatures with layers to stay warm and take off as the day warmed up. Double check that what is sent into school is labeled somewhere with your child’s name.

This afternoon, we completed a school wide fire drill. This was efficiently executed and appropriately timed on the warmest day of the week. Visitors from our Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue will be visiting the K-4 classrooms on October 28th to teach some important fire safety lessons. We appreciate this annual tradition and are extremely grateful to the volunteers who give us their time.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Jen and Tim

The annual Digital Citizenship Week took place across CCS at different times of the week. Online safety must be a priority for all of us. As caregivers, we ask that you monitor your child’s online footprint. Where do they spend their time when online? Are they talking with others and what information do they share about themselves online? Throughout the year, we will teach developmentally appropriate lessons to students that are highlighted on Common Sense Media.

Other resources for you to refer to are:

Internet Safety at Home

Parents Guide to Smart Phone Safety

Check out more resources at NetSmartz

Wednesday, October 23rd - Make-Up / Re-Take Pictures, 8:00 - 9:00

Wednesday, October 23rd - Early Release

Monday, October 28th - K-4 Fire Safety Day at CCS, 8:30 - 11:30

Wednesday, October 30th - Early Release

Wednesday, October 30th - CCS PTO Mtg, CCS Library, 6:00 - 7:00

Friday, November 1st - NO SCHOOL - Diwali

Wednesday, November 6th - Early Release

Friday, November 8th - Field Trip, Grade 4 (Fraser/Hanf) to Echo Center, 8:45 - 2:15

Friday, November 8th - CCS School Dance!, MPR, 7:00 - 9:00

Wednesday, November 13th - Early Release

Wednesday, November 13th - STEM Night, MPR, 5:00 - 6:30 - Watch for more details!

Wednesday, November 20th - Early Release

Wednesday, November 20th - CCS PTO Mtg, CCS Library, 6:00 - 7:00

Monday, November 25th through Friday, November 29th - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break

You should have received your CCS picture day photo packages this week. Make-up / Re-take day will be on Wednesday, October 23rd from 8:00 - 9:00.

Reminder of Beltrami's re-take process:

If you are getting your picture re-taken, you must return your original packet. If there are no "technical issues" with the photo (i.e. eyes closed, hair blowing), there is a $5.00 sitting fee for the re-take.

If you have any questions, please call or email Beltrami Studios at 802-863-6223 / bsnap@beltramistudios.com.

There will be NO JAZZ BAND rehearsals on Thursday, October 24 and Tuesday, October 29.

Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, December 11. The CCS Music Department will present the Winter Concert featuring the 5 - 8 concert bands, the 5 - 8 chorus and the jazz band. The concert will begin at 6:30 pm in the MPR at CCS.

Last week was a busy week for the student council. Even though it was a shortened week, the Omega Student Council elected our ambassadors after they presented their speeches to the student council body. Our new ambassadors are Beckett Win, Ada Glasscoe, Hayward Herlihey, and Riak Chol. We have a plastic update, thanks to Special Educator, Lizzy Kruger's contributions, we collected 35 lbs of plastic. Also in Omega soccer, all four soccer teams (Boys and Girls) beat Hinesburg. We'll check in next week.

Respectfully,

Beckett Win

This fall the STEM classroom received a grant of $2000 from a larger Rowland Foundation allocation focused on building more robust and equitable Computer Science programs in CVSD. STEM teacher Steve Flint purchased several Blue Bots for CCS' youngest learners, which challenge them to create sequential directions, program them into a 'computer,' and then witness the results of their directions in real time. From there, students can revise their 'code' to better accomplish the task. This type of coding and programming happens collaboratively and without screens.

Who: Inviting all 8th grade students from Champlain Valley Union district plus one guardian each.

What: The Final Dress Rehearsal of FOOTLOOSE The Musical at CVU

When: Thursday, November 14th 5 - 7:30pm

Why: It's free, it's fun, and features talented CVU students bringing to life the story of high school students from Oklahoma, who fought for freedom of expression in a community where conservative powers (in an attempt to protect their children) enacted rules to control school books, curfews events, and even town politics.

Where: Show up to CVU, the western entrance between 4:45 - 5pm that evening for general seating to the show!

No need to RSVP. But if you have questions, contact: cvutheatredirector@cvsdvt.org

Learn about our fiscal climate, engage in civil dialogue and share support for our schools at this Tuesday’s Community Budget Forum.

Join us in the CVU Library from 6-7:15 p.m., or you can participate via Zoom (find meeting information here). Faculty and staff, students, families and more are welcome.

We welcome your feedback at any time. Please select your topic below and send your thoughts our way. If you don't see your topic listed, choose "General Questions." All feedback will be routed to the appropriate district team members, who will follow up with you within 3 business days. CVSD is committed to connecting with students, families, staff, and community members to provide exceptional and equitable experiences.

Thank you for joining us for our meet and greet events this week. Watch for more opportunities where you can be a part of the CCS PTO.

Even though free and reduced meal applications are no longer required for free meals, the Vermont Agency of Education asks that all families complete the Household Information Form. Thank you.

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Jen Roth, Lead Principal

Tim O'Leary, Assistant Principal

Beth Slater, Director of Special Services