THE NEWSLETTER
March 21, 2024 (Special Thursday Edition)
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND
GET INFORMED ABOUT THE PROPOSED BUDGET!
CVSD Budget Virtual Town Hall on Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 pm.
Join CVSD administration and board members to learn more about the proposed budget and get your questions answered. Zoom information is on the left side of the district's website and on the budget page of the district's website.
Check out this newsletter to learn about the proposed budget, how it's changed since the previous budget, and how it might impact taxpayers.
Reach out to the CVSD School Board using cvsdschoolboard@cvsdvt.org or Let's Talk.
CVSD APPROVED 2023-2024 CALENDAR CHANGE
2023-24 Calendar Last Student / Faculty Day (contingent upon no additional closed days)
Last day of school Friday 6/14/24 - (12:15 dismissal) (no 8th graders)
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
- Fri, Mar 22nd - Bolton Valley Ski & Ride, (make-up), 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Mon, Mar 25th - Field Trip, Grade 2 to Flynn Theater, 9:10am - 12:00pm
- Mon, Mar 25th - Field Trip, Grade 4 to Flynn Theater, 9:10 - 12:00pm (make up date from 3/11)
- Wed, Mar 27th - Early Release, 1:45pm
- Wed, Mar 27th - Bolton Valley Ski & Ride, (make-up)
- Thu, Mar 28th - VT State Spelling Bee, Middlebury College, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Fri, Mar 29th - Dance! Grades 6/7/8, MPR, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
- Wed, Apr 3rd - Family Math Night, MPR, 6:00 - 7:30 (see flyer below for details)
- Mon, Apr 8th - NO SCHOOL - Solar Eclipse (see below for details)
- Wed, Apr 10th - NO SCHOOL - Eid al Fitr
APRIL 8TH ECLIPSE UPDATE - NO SCHOOL
Given the unpredictable nature of the eclipse’s impact on our region, Champlain Valley superintendents have chosen to prioritize the safety and well-being of students and staff and mutually agreed to close schools on April 8, 2024.
For more information on Vermont’s planning for the total solar eclipse, please visit vermont.gov/eclipse.
CCS SPRING SPORTS APPAREL STORE IS NOW OPEN!
CCS Athletics is excited to announce the opening of a spring sports apparel store! You can gear up your young athletes with a selection of Volleyball, Baseball, Track & Field, and Ultimate Frisbee apparel. All gear is through the local Charlotte company, JV Embroidery. Show your support and CCS Sports pride! The store is open through April 8th. Please see the following link to access the store.
INTRA-DISTRICT K-8 SCHOOL CHOICE - DEADLINE APRIL 1
Children entering grades K-8 who live in the towns of Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George and Williston may exercise school choice. Our goal is to both allow options for families and also make balanced class sizes to provide a positive learning environment for all of our children. Processes for intra-district choice of school will be guided by the needs of students, space availability, and existing resources. Given this, we will work to meet as many families’ needs as possible. Guidelines and Application
WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Addiction & Substance Abuse Prevention:
A talk for parents and caregivers with Jessica Lahey
Wednesday, April 10 at 7:00 pm
Lake Champlain Waldorf School
122 Bostwick Road, Shelburne
Join us for a real, facts-based community conversation with an expert on the science of addiction. Drawing from her own personal experience and years of research in child development, education, and addiction, Jessica Lahey sheds light on the roots of substance abuse, identifying who is most at risk and offering practical advice for prevention. Jessica will share actionable steps for parents and educators to communicate about drugs and alcohol, and insight into best practices for prevention of addiction. Come with your questions and challenges, and connect with other parents in a supportive environment of care for our teens.
Tickets are $20 and are required for attendance. Reserve your tickets here. This event is open to the public and we anticipate that it will fill quickly.
CCS registration is limited to 15 participants, so register now. For more information, reach out to CCS GOTR Coach, Kevin Fleming, at kev5354@yahoo.com
DUNCAN HOOPS IS COMING TO CCS MARCH 30TH!
Join us on Saturday, March 30 for a co-ed basketball clinic. Former UVM men's basketball player and now head trainer, Ernie Duncan and staff will be at CCS to train with students in grades 2-7.
Grades 2-4: 10am-11:30am
Grades 5-7: 11:30am-1pm
Register here to secure your spot!
FAMILY MATH NIGHT
2024 SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
CVU Girls LAX Summer Camp - registration is now open! Date: June 18-20, Tues-Thur, 12:30-3:30pm. Who: Players entering grades 5-9. Where: CVU's A Field How much: $125. This is a fundraiser for the girls lax program. CVU coaches as well as current and graduated CVU Lacrosse players will be leading the camp. Questions: tpierson@cvsdvt.org
Horse & Theater Camp - Sentinel Farms, Starksboro. Mon - Thu, 9:00 - 3:00 - weeks of June 24th, July 8th and July 29th. Ages 6-17.
Smugglers' Notch Vermonter Camp Program - Vermonter Summer Programs, ages 7-15.
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ABOUT US
Jen Roth, Lead Principal
Amanda Riggleman, Assistant Principal
Beth Slater, Director of Special Services
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