THE VIKING

Wednesday, December 11: Early Release Day (1:40)

Wednesday, Devember 18: Early Release Day (1:40)

Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1: Break - NO SCHOOL

A forthcoming administrative restructuring is set to take place on January 1 at Shelburne Community School and Charlotte Central School. Made with great collaboration, thought and excitement, this transition moves our system in a dynamic direction that addresses current needs and demonstrates the flexibility and creativity that CVSD seeks to achieve in the coming years. While this restructuring most likely doesn’t impact you, we wish to make you aware of what’s happening elsewhere in the district.

Read more about these changes in a recent letter to staff and faculty from Interim Superintendent Adam Bunting.

Please help remind your students to be prepared and dress appropriately to be outside! Hats, gloves/mittens, jackets, and pants are all highly recommended. If you need help getting any warm winter gear, please connect with a school counselor. Students will be outside as long as the "real feel" is above zero degrees.

As we like to say here in Vermont, there's no such thing as bad weather - only unsuitable clothing.

After learning about Potential and Kinetic energy, fourth graders went on a virtual roller coaster ride!

This program is for Hinesburg Community School students Grades 1 through 5 and Kindergartners if accompanied by an adult.

Dates: Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (return to HCS by 5:30). Six weeks, Jan 9th, Jan 16th, Jan 23rd, Jan 30th, Feb 6th, and Feb 13th at Cochran's Ski Area in Richmond.

Cost: The total cost will be $80.00. The Cochran's fee is $50.00 per student plus $30.00 for round trip bus transportation from HCS. For Cochran's season ticket holders, only the transportation charge of $30.00 is required.

Rental Equipment: Ski or snowboard equipment, including boots, may be rented from Cochran's for $20. To save time and volunteer effort on the first ski afternoon, parents should bring their child into Cochran's for a rental fitting session the week before the program starts anytime between 9am and 4pm.

Volunteers: The After School Ski/Ride Program at Cochran's Ski Area is run by parents and other volunteers. Both skier/snowboarding and non-skier/snowboarding parents/volunteers are welcome. The success of the program is dependent on it! Parents who volunteer can ski/ride free on Thursdays. To help please sign up when registering.

Equipment drop off: Parents will need to bring ski/riding equipment to school each Thursday and drop it off to Oren Guttman who will be in the lower HCS parking lot from 7:30am to 8:10am. Please do not bring ski/riding equipment on the bus to school. Please label each piece of equipment with child's name.

Pick up: Parents are responsible for picking up their children at HCS by 5:30 p.m.

If interested, please complete the registration form and bring a check payment of $80.00 (plus $20.00 if you are renting equipment) by Friday, December 13th to the Hinesburg Community School Office. Checks should be made out to Hinesburg Community School. Please put your child's name in the memo.

Feel free to copy and paste this link to the google form:

https://forms.gle/9M7w7TU1ekdPFrZe8

If the cost of the program is preventing you from enrolling your child/ren, please contact Laura at lauramatti7@gmail.com.

The University of Vermont Medical Center is currently conducting its annual Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA) of Chittenden and Grand Isle counties. Results will be used to better understand and respond to the top community health needs in these counties. Those who live in these Chittenden or Grand Isle counties and are 16 years of age or older are encouraged to complete this survey, which takes less than 10 minutes.

Save the Date: January 9, 2025, 5-8 p.m. at CVU

Join students from across the Champlain Valley School District for an evening of entertainment and celebration, showcasing performing and visual arts from the district’s six schools. After a six-year break, this annual tradition returns to CVU on Thursday, January 9, 2025, transforming the high school halls and theater into a vibrant gallery of learning, innovation and inspiration. The 13th-annual Celebrate the Arts Night brings together art, music, theater, media arts, foods, business, design and technology in a one-night-only exhibition of student creativity.

More details to come.

If next week is a time for gathering, celebrating, and family connectedness, we wish you joy and happiness. Those moments are precious. If this time of year brings up challenging emotions - stress, loneliness, or missing loved ones - please be kind to yourself.

For those whose celebrations involve alcohol, be mindful of the young people who are present and watching. The way adults model responsible drinking behaviors significantly influences the risk perceptions and actions of young individuals. We recognize that not all aspects of holiday celebrations involving alcohol are within our control. However, many situations are preventable, particularly concerning underage [binge] drinking and impaired driving.

For a little more on the topic, check out this take from Jessica Lahey, a renowned NYT bestselling author, parent educator, and prevention coach.

This time of year is also a prime opportunity to have a conversation about alcohol and substances with your kids. Just try starting from a restorative place about their safety and genuine concern rather than a restrictive "don’t get caught" mindset. We know that when we have open, honest and curious conversations about substances, our words can have a more significant impact on their choices and behaviors.

For more prevention resources, check out our library for parents and caregivers here.

Have a wonderful break!

The Hinesburg Recreation Department (HRD) youth basketball program is for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade and is held in the Hinesburg Community School (HCS) Gym. Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade players are introduced to the basics of ball handling and movement on the court with age-appropriate games and support. Grades 3-6 have one mid-week practice and one game each Saturday.

For questions, contact HRD at hinesburgrec@gmavt.net or 482-4208

One of the most popular events in the local community is coming Sunday, December 8th. The Hinesburg Artist Series will present its annual holiday concert, with performances at 2:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. at St. Jude Catholic Church in Hinesburg. The concert will feature the South County Chorus and the Hinesburg Artist Series Orchestra under the direction of Rufus C. Patrick.

Activities and Clubs

Athletics

Bus Schedule/Routes

CVSD Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

CVSD School Board

Essential Arts

Menu & Food Service

Health Office

Jump Rope

Library

My School Bucks

PiE - Partnership in Education

School Counselors

School Handbook

Theater

Transportation Department

Volunteer at HCS

Access CVU Classes & Registration

Audubon Vacation and Day Camps

Carpenter Carse Library

Green Mountain Academy - Ski and Snowboard

Hinesburg Food Shelf

Hinesburg Recreation Department

Wednesdays Woodland Adventures With Wonder Roots

Suzan Locke, HCS Co-Principal, Grades K-4

482-6299, slocke@cvsdvt.org

Tim Trevithick, HCS Co-Principal, Grades 5-8

482-6298, ttrevithick@cvsdvt.org

Alicia Kurth, HCS Special Education Administrator

482-6285, akurth@cvsdvt.org

Email: hcsinformation@cvsdvt.org
Website: https://www.cvsdvt.org/hinesburg
Location: Hinesburg Community School, 10888, Route 116, Hinesburg, Vermont, USA
Phone: 802-482-2106
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hinesburg-Community-School-125786304154731/

The Viking Newsletter is published weekly, when school is in session. It is available on our web site and is also delivered via email. If needed, a hard copy can be provided for your child to bring home. The Viking includes upcoming events, after school opportunities, notes of interest for parents and the community and updates from our school administration.