Dear CVU Community: The signs of spring (and maybe even summer) abound at CVU. From Exit Experiences to the best maintenance crew ever taking a short foot-bath break, the sun is here (until the next snow storm). And, speaking of summer, check out the awesome summer offerings below.
Update to Tenth Graders about iReady Testing: If you have not completed your iReady ELA and Math tests, please check your email for a survey to indicate if you would like to do so before Wednesday of next week. You may complete your test in the Learning Center during an unscheduled block or you may come to school on Wednesday and finish it then. All tests must be completed by the end of school on Wednesday, 4/19/23. Tenth-grade students who have completed both the ELA and Math iReady tests do not need to attend school on Wednesday, 4/19/23.
Congratulations to Ronald Spivack on completing his Eagle Project. Ronald’s project was to build benches for the Bissonnette field dugouts. The completion of his project puts Ronald one step closer to his Eagle Board of Review.
From Karen Kirkland: This may be the first time EVER the stars aligned for any of my math classes to go outside and enjoy the glorious warm and sunny weather! W1 - AP Statistics students are practicing their calculator functions in preparation for the year end project and AP exam.
W2 - AP Statistics students are so collaborative! Foreground L to R: Clarisse Sansoz, Hannah Kuhlmeier, Greta Walberg, Nora Richard. Other classmates are in the background.
10th grade students came back to Nichols core to help kick off our Human Impact Project. The 10th graders explained their projects and gave suggestions for the ninth graders to think about as they embark on their project.
Jacob Grady helping raise awareness for Autism this April with a book display in the library!
Connor Brien, Eric Carroll, Ethan Cook, Rhett Gardner, Sam Kunin, Ronald Spivack, and Hadley Stockwell participated in the (first ever!) District III Jazz Festival last Friday. They spent the day putting together a concert program with guest conductor Bruce Sklar, and performed that night.
Garrett Richardson getting work done at the Overlook Cafe in Burlington, where he delivers menus around the Department of Human Services, helps out with various tasks and runs a DJ hour. Garrett is there every Thursday. Want Bagels for Advisory? Lunch order delivered? Email Daniel Lyons and we’ll send you a menu.
Artwork for the DJ hour advertisement compliments of Cailie Ballard, Molly Silvia, Aliya Densmore, and Jasón Fearon.
Some members of CVU EnAct participated in the Rally for the Planet on Friday, April 14 in Montpelier with students from across the state. We also got to meet with some of our legislators. Pictured: Front: Franny Krol, Anna Dauerman, Rory McDermott, and Julia Cichoskikelly Back: Lily Gruber, Alexis Pearce, Merrill Jacobs, Abby Niquette, Eloise Durant, and Izzy Gravina-Budis
Declan and Dave met with me to discuss Declan's project of building an ADA approved path to the lower fields that will increase accessibility for people with mobility challenges. Awesome project, Declan!
This week on the Pod we talk with CVU Athletic Director Ricky McCollum about the recruiting process for CVU Student Athletes. If there are questions we did not answer in this interview, email us and we will put together a second episode focusing on your specific questions. What is your upside potential?
Congratulations to Anthony Spagnolo for two-peating in the Kevin Riell Masters Putting Tournament. The green jacket will spend another year in Anthony's office! This event raised $280.00 for the Kevin Riell Scholarship Fund. Pictured above with Anthony are Co-Organizers Seth Emerson and Debbie Seaton.
A big thanks to our SAT, VTCAP, iReady teams. Organizing Wednesday was a huge effort!
You know you've got a great Campus Supervisor staff when students appear to be interning with them. The more the merrier!
Community Celebrations/Notes
CVU will hold its annual Clothing Swap on Thursday, April 20 from 8:15 to 3:25 in the mini-gym. All items are free.
We are looking for any sizes/types of clothing for the Clothes Drive. Clean tops, bottoms, shoes, and coats are welcome. Donations can happen at any time between now and Wednesday, April 19 and can be dropped off at Room 120.
After the swap, the clothes will be split between upcycling RISE groups and Twice is Nice, our local thrift store that benefits the Hinesburg Community Resource Center.
Come see the CVU student directed One Act Plays on Friday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7. Support your friends and fellow hawks in this drama and comedy duo. You’re sure to be entertained! This year students will perform two One Acts - Hamlet and the Actor’s Nightmare:
Hamlet
In William Shakespeare's Hamlet, directed by seniors Rory McDermott and Francesca Krol, the ghost of the King of Denmark tells his son Hamlet (played by sophomore Clark Clark) to avenge his murder by killing the new king, Hamlet's uncle (played by senior Phoenix Caldwell). Hamlet feigns madness, contemplates life and death, and seeks revenge. His uncle, fearing for his life, also devises plots to kill Hamlet.
The Actor's Nightmare
The Actor's Nightmare is a short comic play by Christopher Durang. It involves an accountant named George Spelvin (played by junior Nate McNabb), who is mistaken for an actor's understudy and forced to perform in a play for which he does not know any of the lines. Directed by seniors Gabby Lindenmeyr, Ian Story, and Eric Carroll, this show is sure to get a laugh out of you!
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