THE NEWSLETTER

Dear CCS Community,

I’m thrilled to share two amazing reflections with you today. First, a heartfelt thank you for the incredible CCS PTO Variety Show last night, and second, an exciting announcement about a faculty achievement that will bring new learning opportunities to CCS next year.

CCS PTO Variety Show: A Celebration of Talent and Community

Wow! Last night’s Variety Show was nothing short of magical. Our students took the stage with courage, showcasing their diverse talents and strengthening the very fabric of our community. The performances reflected three essential elements—Identity, Connection, and Direction—which are central to our work at CCS.

These concepts drive district-level conversations alongside academic proficiency. While proficiency is always important, it flourishes best when students have opportunities to explore their passions and curiosities in a supportive and dynamic learning environment. The Variety Show was a shining example of that philosophy in action.

If you missed the show, you can view the program here and watch the recording here, the same link that allowed families and friends beyond our school walls to watch the livestream and join in the celebration.

Charlotte Central School's Julia Beerworth Awarded 2025 Rowland Fellowship

(See the press release below for details.)

Charlotte, VT — March 24, 2025 — Charlotte Central School proudly announces that Julia Beerworth, an 8th-grade humanities teacher and student council advisor, has been awarded a 2025 Rowland Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship, granted by The Rowland Foundation, supports visionary Vermont educators in implementing transformative initiatives to enhance school culture and climate.

With this fellowship, Mrs. Beerworth will step into a Teacher on Special Assignment role for the 2025-2026 academic year, working beyond her regular classroom duties. She will collaborate with an advisory committee and work across the middle school and upper elementary school to advance project-based learning (PBL) opportunities that empower students as active learners.

A Vision for Engaged and Purposeful Learning

Mrs. Beerworth’s initial focus will be on reimagining Personal Interest Projects (PIPs) for 7th and 8th graders, ensuring they provide meaningful, real-world learning experiences. At the same time, she will guide conversations around developmentally appropriate PIPs in 5th and 6th grade, helping younger students build ownership of their learning.

Additionally, she will play a key role in resourcing, implementing, and evolving Project Blocks across grades 5-8, ensuring students have dedicated time for hands-on, interest-driven exploration. Beyond stand-alone projects, Mrs. Beerworth will collaborate with interested teachers in grades 3-8 to integrate PBL into everyday classroom instruction, helping educators rethink what learning can look like in traditionally structured classrooms.

“This fellowship is an incredible opportunity to co-design learning experiences alongside students and teachers that foster curiosity, independence, and purpose,” said Mrs. Beerworth. “We know students thrive when they engage in meaningful, real-world work, and I’m excited to help shape an environment where that kind of learning is embedded throughout our school.”

Collaboration & Growth at CCS

As part of her fellowship work, Mrs. Beerworth will lead a year of exploration and innovation with colleagues and students. While these initial plans serve as a launching pad, the work will evolve through feedback and collaboration, ensuring it aligns with the needs of the Charlotte Central School community.

“Julia’s passion for student engagement and innovative learning makes her the perfect leader for this initiative,” said Principal O’Leary. “This fellowship will allow her to support teachers, students, and teams in transforming learning experiences across grade levels while keeping student agency at the center.”

Julia Beerworth is the first Rowland Fellow from Charlotte Central School, and she has worked closely with Principal Tim O’Leary, a 2020 Rowland Fellow, to develop this initiative. Together, Mrs. Beerworth’s and Principal O’Leary’s experiences and commitment to innovation and student-centered learning reflect the broader culture of collaboration among the CCS staff.

About the Rowland Fellowship

The Rowland Foundation awards fellowships annually to Vermont educators, providing grants of up to $125,000 to support bold and transformative educational projects. These fellowships allow teachers to take on leadership roles in driving change within their schools. (therowlandfoundation.org)

Charlotte Central School is committed to fostering a student-centered, inquiry-driven learning environment. Mrs. Beerworth’s fellowship represents an exciting step forward in the school’s dedication to innovation and meaningful student engagement.

For more information, please contact:

Julia Beerworth

2025 Rowland Foundation Fellow
Charlotte Central School
(802) 425-2771
jbeerworth@cvsdvt.org

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Monday, March 31st - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, April 2nd - Early Release

Wednesday, April 9th - Early Release

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

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

Sunday, June 1st - CCS Band & Chorus @ Centennial Field, 4:15 - 5:35 - see details below

Please join me in congratulating our 5th and 6th grade artists, whose work is now on display at the Brattleboro Museum and Art Center as part of their Glasstastic exhibit. This exhibit invited students to submit imaginative creature designs paired with creative writing about their creatures. The museum received over 1,000 submissions, including entries from as far as Alaska, and all entries will be featured in the show! Additionally, 23 of these entries were selected to be transformed into glass sculptures - 5 of which will be based on designs created by Charlotte artists! To learn more, please visit the museum's website at:

https://www.brattleboromuseum.org/2024/09/06/glasstastic-2025/

Congratulations to all of our talented artists!!

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!

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!

Children entering grades preK-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

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.

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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