March 2021 - The More You Know
FROM YOUR FRIENDLY CTE SCHOOL COUNSELORS

Important Dates
March 1st - Return from Vacation!
March 3rd - Virtual CTE Information Session for applicants, parents and returning students from 5:30-6:30 (email cteadmissions@ewsd.org for event link)
March 5th - 2021/22 School year CTE APPLICATIONS DUE
**March 17th - Cohort B in session make up day - No Wednesday Call-Back this week
March 17th - Virtual CTE Information Session for applicants, parents and returning students from 12-1 (email cteadmissions@ewsd.org for event link)
**March 19th- No School (inservice) - Cohort B make up day on 17th.
March 24th - Vermont Technical College Virtual College Visit 2:00-3:00
March 31st - Virtual CTE Information Session for applicants, parents and returning students from 12-1 (email cteasmissions@ewsd.org for event link)
Month Long - VSAC's College & Career Pathways Virtual Event (more information below)
Check out CTE's Virtual Program Tours!!
Click Here to learn more about our amazing programs!
Email cteadmissions@ewsd.org with questions!

**Funds for Groceries Available!**
Families that qualify for free/reduced meals might also be eligible for Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) funds!! In order to meet one of the qualifications to receive these additional P-EBT funds, families MUST first have an approved free or reduced meal application on file. If you have not submitted an application yet, please consider doing so by going to MySchoolApps.com or visiting the EWSD Child Nutrition website for more information on qualifying.
If you already have an approved application on file from last school year or this school year, you do not need to submit another application.
For more information please visit this list of frequently asked questions on P-EBT benefits.
If you have questions about the free and reduced meal application, please contact the EWSD Child nutrition office at childnutrition@ewsd.org.
Free Meals for EWSD Students!
Pick-up meals for students on remote days are also available. Pick-up schedule and more information is available on the EWSD Website!
It's never too early to think about Summer!
Governor's Institute is taking applications now for virtual summer immersions in:
- Arts
- Engineering
- Entrepreneurship: Creativity & Innovation
- Environmental Science & Technology
- Global Issues & Youth Action
- Health & Medicine
- Mathematical Sciences
- Technology & Design
Click here for more info!
Contact Ms. Emmy or Ms. Lindsay if you have questions!
Congratulations to Quarter 2 CTE Students for Being Awesome!
Rajai Abdo * Rewati Acharya
Sarah Alshawi * Alianna Banke
Kira Beach * Tianna Bills
Logan Brosseau * Aiyana Bullock
Jack Cardinal * Anthony Chamberlain
Jaedyn Champagne * Alyssa Corron
Savannah Czyzewski * Indra Ghaley
Tristen Gingras * Renzo Hall
Britney Hamel * Isaiah Hill
Bodwe Kashindi * Guac Khongphat
Morgan Kimani * Jacob LaValley
Aman Madit * Lucas Neudecker
Robin Norstrom * Adam Packard
Josh Parrott * Neerusha Phuyal
Aidan Plumley * Devon Ricker
Faith Roy * Olin Sherman
Genesis Singleton * Liam Smith
Damien Wortheim
Congratulations to CTE's Engineering & Architectural Design instructor, Jim Dirmaier for being awarded UVM Outstanding Teacher of the Year!

CTE School Counseling Coordinators
Miss an issue? Find it here!
Link to Student Events Calendar
Instagram: CounselorsofCTE
Admissions Questions? Contact - cteadmissions@ewsd.org
Lindsay Ackley: lackley@ewsd.org - Building, Cosmetology, Dental, Health Info, Natural, Pre-Tech 3 & 4
Emmy Charron: echarron@ewsd.org - Auto, Childhood Ed, CAWD, CST, DCM, Engineering, Pro Foods, Pre-Tech 1, 2 & 5
Chris Chase: cchase@ewsd.org - Sending School & Community Relations Coordinator
The Center for Technology, Essex does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or age in its programs or
activities. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
nondiscrimination policies: Bob Travers, Director
2 Educational Drive Suite 200 Essex Junction, VT 05452
802-879-5558 btravers@ewsd.org