1. WCS Drama Presents: The Addams Family, April 12, 13 @WCS Auditorium

2. Walk or Roll to School, Tuesday April 16th

3. Budget Informational Meeting , Monday April 15th, 5pm - Hybrid Format: @CVU/Online/Phone

04/12 - WCS Drama Presents: The Addams Family, 7pm @ WCS Auditorium

04/13 - WCS Drama Presents: The Addams Family, 2pm @ WCS Auditorium

04/15 - CVSD Budget Informational Meeting 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

04/16 - Walk or Roll to School

04/16 - CVSD Revised Budget VOTE

04/18 - Q & A with the Superintendent, 8am @ WCS Community Room

04/22 - 04/26 SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL

05/03 - 6th-8th Grade Dance, 6:30pm @ WCS

05/08 - Four Winds Training

05/09 - Walk or Roll to School / Williston Families as Partners monthly meeting

by Greg Marino, Williston Schools Lead Principal

Despite the snow day last week, there are so many physical signs of spring popping all around us. As educators and parents we also have the great privilege of witnessing another, perhaps more inspiring type of springtime - the visible growth in our students that comes as a result of care and effort over time - from both our students and our dedicated educators. There are too many to name here for sure, but one exciting example of this human springtime of personal and collaborative growth is the WCS drama club’s musical production, The Addams Family. Last night I had the great pleasure of witnessing the production’s opening night performance. This production involves a cast and crew of 34 students. This enthusiastic and talented group had audience members chuckling, applauding, toe-tapping - and of course - finger snapping, throughout the evening.

What we all witnessed last night was such a great example of what happens when students have the opportunity to explore different avenues of expression, tap into gifts and talents, and work together as part of a team to create something more exceptional than they could ever create on their own. It was so impressive to see what this cast and crew were able to do in just a few months of preparation, under the enthusiastic guidance and coaching of their production team. Congratulations go out to the cast and crew, as well as the production team: Angela Pollock, Danielle Triasciatti-Holberg, Steve Smith, Henry Robinson, and Carol Spradling. Of course, thanks and congratulations also go out to the many parent volunteers who were able to help with this year’s production, as well as to the parents who cheered their students on from home! This production was a great example of the spirit of the Williston Community coming alive! It’s not too late to get your tickets for tonight’s performance or the Saturday matinee.

Budget Vote, April 16, 2024 - I could not miss the opportunity for these short reminders

• Your voice matters and needs to be heard.

• Exercising your right to vote is an important way to model responsible citizenship for our students.

• Be informed. Seek primary sources who have first hand information. You can find details about the school budget here on the CVSD website and below.

• Budget Overview for the April 16 vote

• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• Chart with Specific Reductions

• Budget Reductions List (subject to change)

• Revote Warning and Informational Meeting Warning

• Ask Questions. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Jackie, Angela, and me, or the School Board.

• Please encourage your friends and neighbors to let their voices be heard and vote on Tuesday. Early voting is also available.

Thank you!

Please send your eclipse glasses in with your student to put in the collection boxes located at ABS and WCS! CSWD has partnered with Astronomers Without Borders to collect solar eclipse glasses to be diverted from the landfill and reused. These glasses will then be redistributed to communities who might not otherwise have a safe way to view the solar eclipse. Our schools are acting as collection sites for our community. The collection boxes will be in the front office/lobby of each school until April 17.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY, a comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, features an original story and it's every father's nightmare: Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family– a man her parents have never met.

Please see this letter from CVSD's School Board Chair, Meghan Metzler.

Ballots are now available in town offices for those who would like to vote early. They will not be automatically sent to you if you voted by absentee ballot on Town Meeting Day unless you had previously requested absentee ballots for all elections for calendar year 2024.

Polls will be open on April 16 from 7am-7pm.

If you have not yet voted, learn more about the proposed budget.

Please see the Budget page of the district's website for additional information about the budget including a Budget Overview and FAQs.

There's a lot to know - sometimes it doesn't all fit - click the link for the full message at the end of the email

Did you know? The state of Vermont helps cover child care costs. Starting on April 7, more families will qualify for tuition assistance based on family size and income. For example, a family of four making $124,800 a year can get help paying for our program.

You can find out more about eligibility requirements online. To apply, contact your local Community Child Care Support Agency.

Any time a student is going to be absent, or has a change to their dismissal/end of day plan,

please notify the following:

1. The classroom teacher

2. Front Office: absfrontoffice@cvsdvt.org

3. ABS Team Assistant Celeste Plouffe: cplouffe@cvsdvt.org

4. School Nurse (if due to illness): slove@cvsdvt.org

Reminder: If there is any change to your student's typical end of day plan, please be sure to contact the school BEFORE 1:00PM (or 12:00 pm on Wednesdays). Changes in your student(s) schedule will not be accepted after this time unless it is an emergency.

We are excited to offer your child an opportunity to participate in Spark Enrichment, an after-school applied learning program for students in grades 5-8. Sessions will run for 5 weeks from 2:50 p.m - 4:20 p.m. with our 5th session starting April 18 and ending May 23.

Click for full details and to register

The district was approached by a volunteer with the Vermont Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. They have a campaign called “Be SMART for Kids” which promotes secure firearm storage. Volunteers have distributed 10 cable locks to the front office at each of our schools. See the flyer below for more details.

Vermont Youth Dancers presents The Impossible, A Telling of Cinderella's Story at Mount Mansfield Union High School on April 13 at 1:30 & 6:30 pm, and on April 14 at 1:30 pm. VYD brings this classic tale to life with current music in a full length stage production. Do not miss our signature blend of exciting hip hop and inspiring lyrical choreography, imaginative sets and beautiful costumes. Tickets on sale now! vermontyouthdancers.org

• First Call - 488-7777: phone support, crisis intervention, assessment and referrals
• In Crisis: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) (National Hopeline Network: USA)
• National Suicide Prevention Life line- 1-800-273-TALK (8255), call or chat online
• Crisis Text Line - text HOME to 741741 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
• Outright Vermont - support for LGBTQ+ community
• UVM Breathe In Breath Out - How to deal with stress due to COVID-19
• Vermont 211 -Vermont database of resources and services
• Vermont Support Line (833) 888-2557) - peer support warmline open 247 - 365 for call or text
• COVID Counselors @ VT-211
• Teen Crisis Text Line - Crisis Text Line provides free emotional support and information to teens in any type of crisis, including feeling suicidal. You can text with a trained specialist 24 hours a day. Text “HOME” to 741741.
• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide - Website where you can find information to help yourself or a friend who may be having thoughts of suicide.
• Trevor Lifeline - 1-866- 488-7386 - provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. It offers free, 24/7, confidential counseling. TrevorText—text START to 678-678; TrevorChat—instant messaging at TheTrevorProject.org/help. It also runs TrevorSpace, an affirming social networking site for LGBTQ youth at TrevorSpace.