THE NEWSLETTER

Dear CCS Community,

With the calendar turning to May just after our upcoming April break, CCS is certainly buzzing with anticipation! We hope this next week brings you all moments of peace, calm, and a bit of rejuvenation from changing the pace of the day-to-day.

Monday April 21st - Friday April 25th - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break

Wednesday, April 30th - Early Release

Wednesday, May 7th - Early Release

Wednesday, May 14th - Early Release

Wednesday, May 14th - CVSD Jazz Festival, CVU Auditorium, 7:00pm (Jazz Band Only)

Wednesday, May 21st - Early Release

Wednesday, May 28th - Early Release

Wednesday, May 28th - Spring Concert, MPR, 6:30pm (5-8 Chorus and Bands)

Sunday, June 1st - CCS Band & Chorus @ Centennial Field, 4:15 - 5:35 - see details below

Thursday, June 5th - Discover Jazz Festival, Church Street, 11:40 - 12:20, (Jazz Band Only)

Thursday, June 12th - 8th Grade Graduation - watch for details

Friday, June 13th - NOON DISMISSAL - Last Day of School - grades K-7 only

Please have your child(ren) check the clothes rack in the lobby for any missing items. These items will be donated at the end of the day on Friday, April 18th (last day before April break). We hate to give away family's missing items, so please come by!

If you are interested in enrolling your child(ren) at Charlotte Central School for the 2025-2026 school year, all grade level registrations are now open. Follow the link here.

Some of our 1st, 3rd, and 4th grade artists will have their artwork on display as part of an Earth Day exhibit on Church Street! To learn more about this display, or the fun, family friendly events planned for the day, please go to: https://calendar.time.ly/vfaca7kw/event/77931576/20250426110000

Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 PM - CVSD Jazz Festival (jazz band only) in the CVU Auditorium

Wednesday, May 28, 6:30 PM - Spring Concert in the CCS MPR. 5-8 choruses and bands

Sunday, June 1, 5:00 PM - CCS Music Department at the Centennial Field playing the National Anthem at the Lake Monsters Game (open and optional for all musicians in grades 5 - 8)

Thursday, June 5, 11:40 - 12:20 - Discover Jazz Festival on Church St. in Burlington (jazz band only)

CCS Band and Chorus to perform the National Anthem at Centennial Field for the Lake Monsters

When: June 1, 2024 (4:15 - 5:35 pm)

Where: Centennial Field, Burlington, VT

Attire: Please wear a solid color top (red, white or black to represent CCS), solid colored bottoms and comfy shoes.

Student performers are responsible for their own transportation to and from the game.

We will meet behind the fence by the Lake Monsters clubhouse (on the first base line) at 4:15 pm for warm-ups and a run through. The performance will take place just prior to first pitch (approximately 5:00 pm). Students will receive a complimentary ticket to the game (parents will have to purchase a ticket).

If you are interested in having your child play in the band please email Andy Smith at asmith@cvsdvt.org. If you are interested in having your child sing with the chorus please email Chris Gribnau at cgribnau@cvsdvt.org. We will sign up your student and email you the details as the date gets closer.

Thank you!

The CCS Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a partnership between parents, teachers, and staff, working together to create enriching experiences for our students. Visit our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages for the latest and stay tuned for upcoming opportunities to get involved!

SPRING OFFERINGS

Youth Sports

Youth Lacrosse Signups Now Live!

Baby Sitter Training

4/23/25 Safe Sitter Training at Charlotte Library

SUMMER CAMP OFFERINGS

6/23-6/27: Youth Basketball Summer Camps, led by CCS PE teacher, Nicky Elderton. Camps will be broken down by ages (7-11 and 11-14), and held in the gym at CCS.

7/7-7/11: Athletic Performance Summer Camps, led by the staff of Fit2Excel. These camps will be broken down by grade (1st-5th grade, 6th-12th grade) and be held at the Charlotte town beach.

7/14-7/18: Challenger Soccer Summer Camps, led by the Challenger soccer staff from England. These camps will be held on the fields at CCS.

The following is a list of summer camps that we are providing as a convenience to Charlotte families. This list is provided for informational purposes only.

• 2025 CVU XC Junior Redhawks Running Camp - with CVU XC Coach David Baird
• Camp Agape - Flyer and Registration Form
• CVSD Band Camp - email Tim Buckingham at - tbuckingham@cvsdvt.org
• CVU E-Hawks - an E Sports team for competitive video games
• Sentinel Farms OPEN HOUSE April 12th / Sentinel Farms Summer Camp
• Vermont Jazz Camp - www.vtjazzcamp.com - Tony Pietricola
• VYO Summer Symphony Camp - www.vyo.org - Berta Frank

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.

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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