
THE VIKING
Hinesburg Community School - September 27, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
Wednesday, October 2: Early Release Day (1:40)
Wednesday. October 2: K/4 EA Open House (5:00 - 6:00)
Wednesday, October 9: Early Release Day (1:40)
Thursday, October 10: In-Service, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Friday, October 11: Break, NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
Saturday, October 12: PiE Grant Application Deadline
Monday, October 14: Picture Retake Day (after 12:30)
Wednesday, October 16: Early Release Day (1:40)
Wednesday, October 23: Early Release Day (1:40)
Wednesday, October 30: Early Release Day (1:40)
CVSD SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
Dear CVSD Community,
Earlier this year, the CVSD school board announced the hiring of Adam Bunting as interim superintendent of our district for this school year. At the same time, we announced that we would conduct a thorough search for a permanent superintendent during the 2024-25 school year that included obtaining community input.
The board is pleased to announce that we have begun the process of identifying the next permanent superintendent of our district and extend an invitation to the community to get involved in the process. The search will be facilitated by CVSD’s Director of Human Resources (HR). Information about how to get involved is included on our website, https://www.cvsdvt.org/. Scroll down to the headline for the Superintendent Search.
Throughout the fall and early winter. we will provide the community with periodic updates on our progress. Thank you for your continued support of our schools.
Sincerely,
Meghan Metzler, Chair, CVSD School Board
Keith Roberts, Chair, CVSD HR Committee
GRADES 7 & 8 WORKSHOP WEDNESDAY ADVENTURES!
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION FORM FOR FREE AND REDUCED MEALS
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.
SIGN UP FOR THE HCS CHESS CLUB!
2024-2025 PiE GRANTS
It's that time again...
The 2024-25 PiE Grant application and guidelines are available now and we can't wait to see what special projects and ideas you all have in the works! This year, PiE is able to allocate $5,000 to our grant program again, which we are thrilled to do. PiE Grants will be accepted until October 12th. Staff, teachers and families are eligible to submit an application.
Maybe you're hoping to expand your outdoor classroom offering, or incorporate more hands-on tools to supplement your curriculum, or provide an enrichment experience outside the classroom? We hope you'll think about above and beyond items that can enhance the learning environment, your teaching experience and the daily educational experience for HCS students of all ages. No idea is too far outside the box!
SCHOOL HOUSE SAVINGS AT HCS
Outright Vermont Fire Truck Pull Fundraiser
Call for support! The CVSD GSA (gender sexuality alliance) advisors have created a CVSD team for the annual Outright Vermont Fire Truck Pull on Church St. in Burlington on Saturday, Sept. 28th! There is a celebration starting at 11:00 am, and the Pull begins at 12:00 pm! Here are three ways to support.
Support by Donating! We are hoping to raise $3000 as a district to help support LGBTQ+ youth in Vermont. With 10 days to go we have raised $1,335, which is just shy of 50% of our goal. Click here to donate to the CVSD Team.
Support by Pulling! The truck is easier to pull when we have more people! Join us on your own or with families and friends to visibly show your support for our LGBTQ+ students. Click here to join the CVSD Team. Or email gkrembs@cvsdvt.org to tell Greer you're going to pull!
Support by Spreading the Word! Share this information with others and recruit them to donate or help pull with CVSD to show our students we see and support them for exactly who they are.
CONNECT WITH US!
You can always connect with us. See the link to Connect with Us on the district's website or go directly to it the Connect with Us form.
LOOKING FOR A FEW GRADE 1 AND GRADE 2 CLASSROOM VOLUNTEERS
Want to learn more about nature? Eager to share the joy of discovery with your children and their classmates? Become a Four Winds classroom volunteer at Hinesburg Community School!
Adult volunteers (HCS parents, grandparents, or community members) meet for two hours/month during the school year for a workshop taught by a naturalist from the Four Winds Nature Institute staff. Each month they'll learn about a fascinating natural science topic with activities designed to teach children in grades K-6 about this topic. Then, later in the month, volunteers (working in partners) will bring these lessons to the classes and take the children outdoors, leading them through the activities.
We currently need a few more volunteers for our Grade 1 and Grade 2 classrooms!**
For more information, contact Sara Lovitz, Volunteer Program Coordinator at 802 289 9440 or email at saralovitz@gmail.com
**Please click the flyer below to enlarge**
The Hinesburg Hat Tournament is back! We're excited to help bring back another fall opportunity for middle school ultimate players. Covid put a stop to this in 2020 but we are bringing it back, this time with Vermont Ultimate. This will be a three game in row round robin format tournament for 5th-8th graders on Saturday October 19th from 10am-1pm. Players will sign up individually and be randomly put on teams. Some experience recommended but not required. Sign up at Vermont Ultimate here.
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT BEING A YOUTH MENTOR?
Connecting Youth CVSD is seeking interested adult community members to join our amazing team of volunteer youth mentors. Not only will your mentoring relationship provide support, encouragement, trust, and guidance for a young person in your community, you’ll find substantial reward in being a person who is making a difference in someone’s life. Learn more here!
Why Mentor?
Build empathy and understanding for today’s young people
Contribute to the connectedness of your community
Experience joyful purpose from impacting a young person’s life
Be a trusted adult who cares and shows up
Explore new activities, experiences, and passions!
The Commitment
One hour a week during the school year
We work around your schedule
Continuous training and support provided
Middle school mentors connect over fun activities like cooking, crafts and games, while high school mentors help guide students through goal-setting, resilience building, and career exploration. If you’re fun, caring, and trustworthy, your simple presence can make a difference.
Learn More Today and contact your CVSD Mentor Coordinator: Livy Bulger, lbulger@cvsdvt.org, 802-482-6248
About Us
Suzan Locke, HCS Co-Principal, Grades K-4
482-6299, slocke@cvsdvt.org
Tim Trevithick, HCS Co-Principal, Grades 5-8
482-6298, ttrevithick@cvsdvt.org
Alicia Kurth, HCS Special Education Administrator
482-6285, akurth@cvsdvt.org
Email: hcsinformation@cvsdvt.org
Website: https://www.cvsdvt.org/hinesburg
Location: Hinesburg Community School, 10888, Route 116, Hinesburg, Vermont, USA
Phone: 802-482-2106
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hinesburg-Community-School-125786304154731/
The Viking Newsletter is published weekly, when school is in session. It is available on our web site and is also delivered via email. If needed, a hard copy can be provided for your child to bring home. The Viking includes upcoming events, after school opportunities, notes of interest for parents and the community and updates from our school administration.