THE VIKING
Hinesburg Community School - December 22, 2022
THE PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear HCS Families:
During this time of family, friends, and celebrating, we want to extend our warmest holiday wishes to each HCS family who makes up our community. We also want to thank you for entrusting your children into our care every day, and for the support you have given our school. To the wonderful parents and grandparents, mentors, volunteers and community members who have given their time and support, we thank you.
For those who are traveling during this holiday season, we wish you safe travels. For those who are staying locally, may you have a wonderful, relaxing holiday surrounded by family and friends.
Warmly,
Suzan and Tim
DATES TO REMEMBER
Thursday, December 22: Greenhawks Performance (7:00 pm, HCS Gym) Infomation below in article
Friday, December 23 - Monday, January 2: WINTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL
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TONIGHT!!! LIVE ON THE HCS STAGE: THE GREENHAWKS!
Start the holiday season with a musical performance by The Greenhawks on Thursday, December 22, 7:00 pm in the HCS gym.
The Greenhawks are HCSβs very own folk-rock-ballad band composed of student musicians and led by staff member, Niel Maurer.
This family-friendly show is a fundraising event in collaboration with the HCS Partnership in Education (PiE) and will benefit HCS directly. Suggested admission is $5 per person or $15 for a family of three or more. Concessions available during intermission will also be available by donation.
Come listen to The Greenhawks play tunes by Ingrid Michaelson, Katy Perry, Phish, Lady Gaga, Oasis, Guster and more! One great rock show can change the world - so donβt miss this one! Fun for the entire family.
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- First Call - 488-7777: phone support, crisis intervention, assessment and referrals
- In Crisis: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433) (National Hopeline Network: USA)
- National Suicide Prevention Life line- 1-800-273-TALK (8255), call or chat online
- Crisis Text Line - text HOME to 741741 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
- Outright Vermont - support for LGBTQ+ community
- UVM Breathe In Breath Out - How to deal with stress due to COVID-19
- Vermont 211 -Vermont database of resources and services
- Vermont Support Line (833) 888-2557) - peer support line open 247 - 365 for call or text
- COVID Counselors @ VT-211
- Teen Crisis Text Line - Crisis Text Line provides free emotional support and information to teens in any type of crisis, including feeling suicidal. You can text with a trained specialist 24 hours a day. Text βHOMEβ to 741741.
- Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide - Website where you can find information to help yourself or a friend who may be having thoughts of suicide.
- Trevor Lifeline - 1-866- 488-7386 - provides suicide prevention and crisis intervention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people. It offers free, 24/7, confidential counseling. TrevorTextβtext START to 678-678; TrevorChatβinstant messaging at TheTrevorProject.org/help. It also runs TrevorSpace, an affirming social networking site for LGBTQ youth at TrevorSpace.
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: Let's Talk
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.