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The assembly also previewed an exciting upcoming event: On Tuesday, April 15th, from 8:15–8:30 a.m., students will gather in cross-grade groups to read books that connect with our CCS mission—taking care of ourselves, others, and this place. Each group will explore stories that spark important conversations about empathy, kindness, and community:

• Kindergarten: Still a Family
• 1st & 7th Grades: Each Kindness

• 2nd & 5th Grades: Maddie’s Fridge

• 3rd & 8th Grades: Our Little Kitchen

• 4th & 6th Grades: Those Shoes

We also had fun connecting with classmates using creative greetings like pinky shakes, elbow bumps, and high fives—along with questions like “What’s your favorite book?” or “How many kids are in your family?”

A big thank you to our second-graders and their teachers for putting together a joyful and meaningful assembly!

Warmly,
Tim O’Leary, CCS Principal

Wednesday, April 9th - Early Release

Thursday, April 10th - Empty Bowls Dinner Fundraiser, CVU, 6:00pm - see details below

Thursday, April 10th - The Lion King Jr., WCS, 7:00pm - see flyer below for details

Friday, April 11th - The Lion King Jr., WCS, 7:00pm - see flyer below for details

Saturday, April 12th - The Lion King Jr., WCS, 2:00pm - see flyer below for details

Wednesday, April 16th - Early Release

Wednesday, April 16th - PTO Mtg, CCS Library, 6:00 - 7:00

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

Wednesday, April 30th - Early Release

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

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)

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!

Dear Families,

Here is a link to some great articles on anxiety from ChildMind. I hope you find them useful.

Betsy Lloyd, M.Ed.

K-8 School Counselor

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!

Wednesday, April 16, 6-7:30 p.m.

• Learn about the potential policy & procedure changes
• Discuss current practices & research
• Ask questions & share feedback
• Hear from a panel of teachers, social workers, students, administrators, and more

Maybe you weren’t able to join our winter screenings of Screenagers. That’s OK! CVSD's Connecting Youth plans to offer 2-3 more community screenings this spring.

We realize the spring months ARE FULL of activities. Would you be interested if we offered different times of day or in-person or hybrid events for the screenings? Please take our one-question survey to give us an idea of what works best for you and your family. Thanks for your input!

Students from Shelburne Community School’s OVX "Our Voices eXposed" want our community to know they are standing up to big tobacco and preventing youth alcohol and substance use. OVX is Vermont's youth-led movement working to end the influence of nicotine on young people.

This past week, SCS 5-6 student pulled together a comprehensive list of drug and alcohol facts they want you and their peers to know about. Check out these important facts HERE

Curious to learn more about Connecting Youth’s and youth-led advocacy, contact your school’s Student Assistance Professional.

Empty Bowls is a global grassroots movement that rallies communities around combating food insecurity. Community members are invited to participate in a soup dinner to raise money for a local food shelf.

CVU Senior, Teryn Hytten, started Empty Bowls at CVU last year, and in collaboration with ACCESS CVU, it has become an annual event. This year's recipient will be the Hinesburg Food Shelf.

We invite you to come and share an evening of food, discussions, and community action. With only 300 tickets available, this event sells out quickly, so reserve your tickets today!

PURCHASE DINNER TICKETS HERE

DONATE HERE (Not able to make the event? Please consider a tax deductible donation)

Thank you, in advance, for sharing this information with your family, friends and cohorts!

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
• 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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