THE VIKING

November 1 - November 10: Meadow Farms Fundraiser

Friday, November 1: Diwali - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, November 6: Early Release Day (1:40)

Wednesday, November 13: Early Release Day (1:40)

Wednesday, November 20: Early Release Day (1:40)

Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Recess - NO SCHOOL

HCS PiE is running a fundraiser, and we need your help! We're working with Meadow Farms Fundraising, with products purchased from them directly supporting our fundraising efforts.

If you're in the market for wrapping paper, candles, treats/snacks, Stonewall Kitchen, flower bulbs and many more items, please take a look at the link below and register. All items will be shipped directly. You can register your student(s) HERE so they will get credit for their orders, or you can visit the link below to shop directly for the school. (Paper copies of the catalogs have already been sent home with your students). Please return any orders by 11/15/24.

https://shop.meadowfarms.com/hinesburg-community-school-100742

Hello,

My name is Charles O’Brien (Mr. O) and I am the new PreK-4 school counselor. I wanted to take a moment to give you a brief overview of what our school counseling program looks like this year.

As the school counselor I have the privilege of working with HCS students and I am available to help students with all sorts of different things. This can take on a variety of forms; from classroom lessons, small groups, to one-on-one check-ins. While my role is specifically focused on social emotional learning, I also support students with a wide range of topics ranging from emotion identification, self-management and self-expression to social and communication skills. We also get to do a lot of fun things, like lunch bunches, friendship building groups and more focused groups as well.

I am in charge of many different programs at HCS as well, including the SMILE Buddy program, which fosters connections between students and adults in the building. In addition, I have the pleasure of overseeing the SEED space; a special room filled with games and activities for all ages. It is a space that teachers can sign out or take small groups to have a moment of play, relaxation and celebration. As the PreK-4 school counselor at HCS I get to be a part of many great programs while also using my own background and experience to help suit our needs as a community, both inside and outside of our school walls.

If you ever want to connect with me, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for your time,

Charles O’Brien (Mr. O)

Prek-4 School Counselor

Last spring, the CVSD Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) was formally launched. Many thanks to the parent members who helped to form this collaborative group. CVSD’s SEPAC is currently made up of a dedicated group of parents and administrators and is open to all; please spread the word! For more information or to join, please contact Erin Bingham at Bingham.erin@gmail.com

The mission of the Champlain Valley Union School District Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) is to facilitate authentic and effective communication, understanding, and mutual respect that is meaningfully inclusive of all students, caregivers, educators, administrators, school board members, and the community at large to guide the school district in providing access to and delivery of high-quality equitable services and instruction for students who qualify for additional support.

Vermont Supreme Court Associate Justice Waples visited both 7/8 teams on Tuesday to talk about the justice system and her role as a prosecutor, judge and associate justice.

HOW CAN I DONATE OLD, USED GLASSES TO THOSE IN NEED?

HCS has a collection box for used, prescription glasses in the office. If you have any old glasses that you no longer need, please drop them off and we will make sure they get to the Vermont Lions Club where they will be cleaned, categorized by prescription and prepared for distribution during organized special missions to developing countries.

HOW DO THE GLASSES REACH THOSE IN NEED?

Lions and other groups organize teams of eye care professionals and volunteers who travel to developing countries all over the world to conduct vision screenings and dispense the glasses free of charge to children and adults with impaired vision.

WHY ARE THE GLASSES DISRIBUTED TO DEVELOPING NATIONS?

Because of legal constraints against dispensing used prescriptive devices in many areas of the United States, most recycled glasses are distributed in developing countries Please note that not all glasses can be reused. Those that can't are sold for their base materials and the funds earned are used by the Lions Club to fund the LERC. Nothing goes to waste!

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

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.