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THE VIKING
Hinesburg Community School - April 19, 2024
SAVE THE DATE
Friday, April 19 (6:30 pm): Hawaiian Beach Party Musical (FREE)
Monday, April 22 - Friday, April 26: Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 1: Early Dismissal (1:45-1:50)
Wednesday, May 8: Early Dismissal (1:45-1:50)
Wednesday, May 15: Early Dismissal (1:45-1:50)
Wednesday, May 22: Early Dismissal (1:45-1:50)
Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, May 29: Early Dismissal (1:45-1:50)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION NEWSLETTER
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HCS KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Will your student turn 5 before September 1, 2024? If yes, please contact Deb Lavalette at dlavalette@cvsdvt.org or call 802-482-6200 for information to register your child.
KINDERGARTEN ENGINEERS BUILT THE TALLEST STRUCTURE IN SCHOOL HISTORY!
CHAPERONE & VOLUNTEER FORMS
Would you like to attend a HCS fieldtrip with your child or volunteer to read in their classroom? If so, now is an excellent time to fill out your paperwork for clearance through the District. Once your paperwork is received, please allow 5-7 business days for approval. Once approved, the clearance is valid for 1 year. If you have not filled out the forms and been approved, you will not be able to go on fieldtrips/volunteer in a classroom.
Volunteering & Chaperoning Procedures
Consent Form To Fill Out for Registry - please include a photo ID as well
MIDDLE SCHOOL PHOTOS
CAST PHOTO - HAWAIIAN BEACH PARTY
LOST & FOUND (TO BE DONATED TODAY)
Are you missing a water bottle? A sweatshirt? Perhaps a pair of rain boots?
Please check our Lost & Found, located in the HCS lobby.
(We have eyeglasses as well, in the office for safe keeping).
FREE SUMMER MEALS!
We have an amazing opportunity to help families in our district bridge the food gap during the summer by providing 7-day meal boxes for free for any child 18 or under. The boxes will include everything needed to make 7 breakfast meals and 7 lunch meals for 1 child. They will be simple, delicious and nutritious. Again, these boxes are available for any child 18 and under. We are able to offer this service thanks to some recent changes in USDA regulations for Summer Food Service Programs. Please see this letter for more information about this exciting opportunity.
MORE FAMILIES NOW ELIGIBLE FOR CHILD CARE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Did you know The State of Vermont helps cover child care costs. Starting on April 7, more families will qualify for tuition assistance based on family size and income. For example, a family of four making $124,800 a year can get help paying for our program. You can find out more about eligibility requirements online. To apply, contact your local Community Child Care Support Agency.
BE SMART
Safety is always an adult responsibility. Kids will be kids, so itโs always an adultโs responsibility to keep children safe. Always assume that curious or impulsive kids may find and touch an unsecured gun, even if theyโve been told not to. If a child handles a gun, a bad decision can quickly become a fatal one. Be SMART adults protect kids by making sure all guns are stored securely, which means they are inaccessible to kids, and by making sure children are never in the presence of unsecured guns. Learn more on this flyer.
Do you need to secure your firearm? Free cable gun locks are available in our school office, the school district's office, the police station, and public libraries. Stop by and pick one up!
SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Hello Parents, Caregivers, and Friends of Children with special needs,
My name is Erin Bingham. I am the mother of 2 at HCS - a second grader and a preschooler. My youngest has a rare genetic condition, Williams Syndrome. I am interested in both creating a network of individuals who care for kids with special needs that can serve as a support and working together to establish a Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) that would serve the entire district. SEPACs advocate for the interests of any child with any kind of special need at school. Although there is a commitment from CVSD administration, this is the first step in a long process to gauge interest and commitment, but there is no timeline yet.
If you are interested at any level in either connecting with others who support kids with special needs, or in understanding more about what would be necessary to start a SEPAC, please email me at bingham.erin@gmail.com.
Warmly,
Erin
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.