THE NEWSLETTER

Dear CCS Community,

Spring is Here (Even if the Snow Disagrees!)

With winter weather making a surprise return on the first day of spring, we’re staying on our toes—both inside and outside of school! I want to take a moment to highlight two all-school events: one that brought us together last Friday and another coming up next Thursday. While different in nature, these events share common themes of connection, joy, and community.

Last Friday, our entire third-grade class led the all-school meeting, welcoming everyone with a greeting, sharing a story, and getting the whole school on their feet for a game. It was a moment of movement, engagement, giggles, and togetherness. They wrapped up the meeting with a surprise visit from Champ, who gave students high-fives on their way out. While our kindergarteners looked on in pure wonder, I found myself in a conversation with a group of 8th-graders who were determined to crack the mystery: Who is in the suit? My best efforts to convince these 14-year-olds that Champ is real may not have swayed them, but their curiosity and enthusiasm were just as magical.

Looking ahead, next Thursday at 6:30 p.m., the CCS PTO is hosting our annual Variety Show, an event open to all. Last I heard, over 150 students are taking the stage in a mix of performances! It’s sure to be an evening filled with fun, laughter, and school-community connections.

One of the special links between these two events is our third-grade class, who will be performing once again. But even more importantly, both gatherings bring hundreds of people together in our CCS multipurpose room—bridging differences, forging connections, and celebrating the spirit of our school.

Thank you for being part of this community. I hope to see you next Thursday at the Variety Show!

Warmly,

Tim O’Leary, CCS Principal

Friday, March 21st - Dance! Grade 6-8, MPR, 7:00 - 9:00

Monday, March 24th - State Spelling Bee - St. Michael's College

Wednesday, March 26th - Early Release

Wednesday, March 26th - Bolton Valley Ski & Ride, 2:00 - 7:45

Thursday, March 27th - PTO Variety Show, MPR, 6:30 - 8:00

Monday, March 31st - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, April 2nd - Early Release

Wednesday, April 9th - Early Release

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

On Thursday, March 20, CCS participated in the District III Middle School Jazz festival held at Williston Central School. We were well represented with Nathan Woldow, Liam Anderson and Ben Vincent being members of the Big Band while Ansel Schwartzman was a key figure in the combo group. Additionally, Andy Smith was the festival director and Chris Gribnau was the guest conductor of the Big Band. The annual event drew a crowd of nearly 300 happy audience goers!

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

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

Sentinel Farms Summer Camp

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.

For those who celebrate Ramadan, school meals are available for take home. To request meals from now through March 28, students or caregivers should email CCS Food Service Site Manager Sherry Beatty (sbeatty@cvsdvt.org) in the morning, and meals will be available for pickup in the afternoon.

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