THE CCS NEWSLETTER
Charlotte Central School - May 30, 2025
Willy Wonka Jr. and Student Art Show
Dear CCS Families,
We want to share with you once again the hard work of our student thespians and artists.
Join us June 5–7 at 6:30 PM for an evening of musical magic, student artwork, and community celebration. Tickets are on sale now ($10 adults, $5 students, free for children younger than kindergarten), and proceeds will support our Stage Revitalization Campaign. Visit the full event newsletter for details on performances, ticket options, and how to support our theater program.
Sincerely,
Administrative Team, Charlotte Central School
Upcoming Student Art Shows
June 3rd - Mini Museums
Our 8th grade artists will have their final mini-museum projects on display during the Fun Run.
June 5th, 6th and 7th - CC Sweets, at Wonka Jr.
Artists in kindergarten through 7th grade will have sweet treat work on display during the three performances of Willy Wonka Jr.
June 9th - CC Sweets, Open House
An after school viewing of our sweet treat art show will be open to families until 3:30.
CCS Fun Run and Spring Potluck - Tuesday, June 3rd
The CCS Spring Fun Run is coming up on Tuesday, June 3rd. This is one of our big school community events and fundraisers of the year! For quick reference, you will find all the same details on the PTO website!
EVENT TIMELINE
Fun Run 5:15
Potluck 5:30
Raffle 6:30
FUN RUN DETAILS
Run or Cheer! The (optional) Fun Run is intended for all ages and skill levels. And there will be many opportunities to cheer!
NEW THIS YEAR: thanks to the generous support of our corporate sponsors, each student will receive a shirt specific to their grade color. More details to follow.
Register (optional) and collect Fun Run pledges! Students may choose to register through Pledgestar and ask friends and/or family to make donations on their behalf. You do not need to register to participate in the run!
RAFFLE DETAILS
Basket raffle details went out to each class earlier this month. Please visit the PTO website for a listing of the basket themes by class.
Basket donations are OPTIONAL and DO NOT need to be expensive. If it is easier to donate money, please include it in a sealed envelope and provide it to the classroom teacher or Venmo Julia Schofield @Lippy6 (8183 last 4 digits of phone number).
We hope to see you at this fun school community event on Tuesday, June 3. If you have any questions, please reach out to Julia Schofield at jschof02@gmail.com.
Mark Your Calendar
Sunday, June 1st - CCS Band & Chorus @ Centennial Field, 4:15 - 5:35 - see details below
Tuesday, June 3rd - CCS Fun Run & Spring Potluck, 5:15
Wednesday, June 4th - Early Release
Thursday, June 5th - Discover Jazz Festival, Church Street, 11:40 - 12:20, (Jazz Band Only)
Thursday, June 5th - Willy Wonka Jr., MPR, 6:30pm - open to the public - see below for details
Friday, June 6th - Field Trip - Alpha 6 to Cota Field (trout release), 10:00 - 2:00
Friday, June 6th - Willy Wonka Jr., MPR, 6:30pm - open to the public - see below for details
Saturday, June 7th - Willy Wonka Jr., MPR, 6:30pm - open to the public - see below for details
Tuesday, June 10th - Field Trip - Omega 7 to Oakledge State Park, 9:00 - 2:00
Wednesday, June 11th - Looking Ahead! - 8:30 - 9:15
Wednesday, June 11th - Field Trip - 5/6 to Spare Time, 11:00 - 1:30 - NEW TIME!
Wednesday, June 11th - Early Release
Thursday, June 12th - 8th Grade Graduation - watch for details
Friday, June 13th - Last Day of Schooll (K-7 only) 11:45am dismissal
Grade 6 Guest Artist
Dominique Vassie is a biologist and artist from the UK currently working in Japan. Recently, a small group of Conor Emerson's students have been obsessed with her books in Conor's classroom - replicating and learning from her style, or using them as inspiration for their own short stories.
Since Conor is friend's with Dominique, he mentioned the student's interest and she was kind enough to chat with the students about being a professional artist, her techniques, and any animal questions they may have!
Conor said it was an incredibly sweet way to spend recess with a small group of dedicated artists meeting someone they look up to.
School Library News
It's time for the annual Great CCS Library Book Scavenger Hunt! All library books are now due, and Mrs. Huestis will be sending email reminders to caregivers next week for any materials that need to be found. Remember to check all the spots library books love to hide. Cars, backpacks, closets, bookshelves, and behind & underneath furniture are all great places to look. There are no fees or fines ever, just send a note to hhuestis@cvsdvt.org if you are unable to locate something!
New Student Registration
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.
Upcoming Performances from the CCS Music Department
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 & Chorus at Centennial Field - June 1st
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.
Be Gun-Safe This Summer
Whether you’re spending time at home or are traveling, secure any firearms in your home and ask how guns are stored in homes you’re visiting. Unintentional shootings are far more likely to occur when children and teens are home from school, including during summer vacation.
Need help securing your firearm? Free cable gun locks are available throughout the community, including from your school counselor. Find more resources at besmartforkids.org
Empowering Digital Learners, Protecting Student Data & More
An update from CVSD’s Technology Department
CVSD recently shared several resources related to technology use, data privacy, digital citizenship and more within the district. At CVSD, we hold the security of student data in the highest regard, and are committed to creating a learning environment where technology enhances education.
Read the update here.
Leaps Student Engagement & Community Climate Survey
Please help us take a snapshot of student, employee and community experience by completing our Student Voice and Community Climate Survey. Find the survey here.
It’s just 18 questions long and only takes five minutes to complete. The survey window for parents and caregivers closes this Friday, May 30.
CCS Caregiver Frequently-Used Resources
CCS Parent-Teacher Organization
Charlotte Community Resources
Charlotte Recreation Deparment Summer Camps
- 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.
Additional Local Summer Camps for 2025 (Shared for informational purposes only; not an endorsement)
- 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
The Newsletter is published every Friday, when school is in session. It is delivered to our families via email, posted on our website, and on Front Porch Forum. A hard copy is available by contacting the school.