Wildcat Buzz
News from around CVSD
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.
Update from the Williston Health Office
Please keep students home for 24 hours after an illness
- Fever free for 24 hours without medication
- No vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours without medication
- Energy to participate in school as expected
Celebrate the Arts + Community Night
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
ABS Library Update
Hello Readers! I want to thank your family for sharing storytimes at home together with your child each week and helping them build a culture of reading for curiosity and pleasure. Ask your child to sing the "Fiction, Fiction, it's a made up story from the author's brain!" and "Numbers mean nonfiction!" library songs for you. We have been learning how to use the free Epic! reading app to listen to audiobooks together. We have also been exploring several favorite series of books across genres. I am delighted to read and explore with your child. Many happy tidings this snowy season! Love, Mrs. Clopton
This Year's Theme: Patterns in Nature
All Sorts of Insects (Sept.)
Leaves (Oct.)
Conifer Clues (Nov.)
Snowflakes (Jan.)
Track Detectives (Feb.)
Feathering the Nest (March)
Ferns and Fiddleheads (April)
Frogs and Toads (May)
Contact Four Winds
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer please contact: wsdfourwinds@cvsdvt.org.
Williston Schools Food Service
Williston Schools Safety Team
Click here for meeting highlights and updates throughout the school year
Hello from the Dorothy Alling Memorial Library Youth Department! Find out more about programs at http://www.damlvt.org or by calling 878-4918.
*YOUTH PROGRAMMING*
Children in 5th grade and up may use the library unattended, while those in grade 4 or under must be supervised by a person over 16 years of age. For information on the Unattended Children Policy, see above or visit www.damlvt.org. Parents and guardians are encouraged to stop by or call 878-4918 to chat with a youth librarian about expectations and the library's after-school experience.
Pokémon Challenge
Monday, December 2 – Monday, December 9. Take a peek in the youth display case to see the jar of Pokémon cards. Leave a guess with one of the youth librarians for a chance to win the cards!
Gingerbread House Decorating
Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Our annual Gingerbread House Decorating Event is back! Decorate gingerbread houses with all sorts of goodies and take them home to admire (or eat). Register each individual who will be decorating a gingerbread house in your preferred time slot. Registration required.
Thank you to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event!
Kids in the Kitchen
Monday, December 9, 4-5 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen is back! From December through March, join us once a month to learn how to cook a new dish with the guidance of Registered Dietician, Joanne Heidkamp. Register to receive the ingredients list and Zoom link, and cook along from the comfort of your own kitchen. This December, make a hearty winter meal!
Craft Circle
Monday, December 9, 5-6 p.m. All ages. Bring a project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafters!
Storytime
Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Join Bella for stories, songs, and rhymes. Geared toward preschoolers, but all ages are welcome.
After School Movie
Wednesday, December 11, 2-3:30 p.m. Rated G. Find out what toys get up to when left to their own devices!
Preschool Music & Preschool Playtime
Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Sing and dance with Linda Bassick! Followed by preschool playtime from 11-11:30 a.m.
Read to a Dog (Rocko)
Thursday, December 12, 3-4 p.m. Call to sign-up for a 10-minute session to read to (or hang out with) Rocko the Therapy Dog!
LEGO Time
Thursday, December 12, 3-4 p.m. Stop by the youth area and enjoy building with our LEGO collection!
Teen Night: Food for Thought
Friday, December 13, 5-6 p.m. Ages 12-18. Join our teen advisory board to help plan events for the library, get volunteer experience, chat about books, and more! You bring the thoughts, we bring the food.
French Storytime
Saturday, December 14, 10:15-10:45 a.m. Drop in for stories read aloud by a native French speaker!
Holiday Decorating Contest- Coming Soon! The Community Holiday Decorating Contest. Show your holiday spirit and join this friendly competition while infusing some cheer around the community! Whether you do it to win a prize, for the bragging rights, or enjoy sharing your festive decorations, we want YOUR household to participate! To register your home or business click on the link. It’s Free! https://willistonvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30200
Cookie Decorating Workshop
Ages 6+. An adult must accompany children under 12. In this 2-hour workshop, you will learn to decorate a themed set of 5 pre-baked cookies that taste amazing and look even better once you decorate them! Learn to cut tipless piping bags, Outlining, Flooding, "wet on wet", create 3D layered royal icing designs and so much more! Instructor: Paulina Thompson
RecKids Basketball- Ages 5-6- Coed. This is a parent/child program designed to teach the fundamentals of the game. Youngsters will be introduced to a new skill and fun activities to enhance their learning each week. This program meets on Saturdays in January and February. Instructors: Rec. Staff. https://willistonvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=29932
1st-2nd Basketball- If numbers allow, separate boys’ and girls’ programs are offered. The program provides the opportunity for youngsters to learn the game, improve their skills, and enjoy playing. The program meets on Saturdays in January and February. The hour session will consist of a practice and scrimmage. Parent volunteers are needed to coach. Sign up to coach when registering your child. https://willistonvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30201
Learn to Ski/Ride- Registration is Open for the Learn to Ski/Ride Program. Register before the Early Bird Discount date to save- December 22. https://willistonvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30204
Fitting Nights are here- There will be two nights offered in December. You must register for a time a time slot. Register one adult and bring all your children to the time slot. Payment needs to be made that night for the loan- $30 per child, checks or cash. To register go to the Ski/Ride program page and look for “Click to Register for a Fitting Night” under the Equipment Loan description.
Ski Strap- a strap must be used on all equipment that will be transported in the trailer. You can purchase a strap on the Recreation website at- https://willistonvt.myrec.com/info/products/default.aspx
You do NOT need to purchase a strap if borrowing equipment for the program. Ski equipment will come with a strap.
Stacking Rings Workshop- Age 14+. This popular 2-hour workshop from Vermont Jewelry School guides you through the creation of rings each of silver, brass, and copper. An engaging class for teens, adults, and families! Participants solder, size, and individualize their trio of rings before proudly wearing them at home. Instructor: Silvio Mazzarese. https://willistonvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30346
Dangerous Girls- Age 14+. A practical self-defense class designed for teens and young women, with a combination of kickboxing and grappling. It’s fun, it’s social, and before you know if you’ll be able to kick butt. Instructor: ONTA Studio Staff. https://willistonvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30092
Stargazing: Current Night Sky- Age 6+. Come view the current night sky in an inside digitalized planetarium dome where you'll feel like you are outside at night looking at a perfect sky! https://willistonvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30342
Pickup Table Tennis- The pickup program is only available by registration and online payment. The program is for ages 12+. Those between the ages of 12-16 must be accompanied by an adult 18+. The program meets once a week from October- May. https://willistonvt.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=30311
