CCS Newsletter
October 18, 2018 (Thursday Edition)
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE
Dear CCS Friends and Families,
This is a brief reminder that there will be no school tomorrow, Friday, October 19th. This day is set aside for Parent-Teacher Fall conferences. While these meetings have been happening all month long, it is a pleasure to hear celebrations of student achievements and goal setting for the coming months. We all have the same goal in mind - a successful learning experience that supports the social, emotional, and academic growth of each child. Thank you for taking the time to be part of these conversations.
We wish you all a wonderful weekend!
Warm Regards,
Stephanie, Jen and Cassandra
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday, October 19th
NO SCHOOL - Parent / Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, October 23rd
Early Release, 1:55pm
Thursday, October 25th
Field Trip - Navigators to Shelburne Museum, 8:30am - 1:00pm
Bolton Valley Ski & Ride Parent Registration Meeting, CCS Library, 7:0pm
Friday, October 26th
Staff Appreciation Luncheon, Staff Room, 11:00am - 1:00pm - Sponsored by the PTO
PTO Q & A Social, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Tuesday, October 30th
Picture Re-Take Day, 8:30am - 9:30am
Early Release, 1:55pm
Wednesday, October 31st
Halloween Parade, Schoolwide, 8:45am - will Pumpkin Man visit CCS?
Thursday, November 1st
Grade 2 Author Visit, CCS Library, 8:45am
Grade K&1 Author Visit, CCS Library, 10:15
Tuesday, November 6th
Early Release, 1:55pm
Wednesday, November 7th
Field Trip - Architects to Shelburne Farms, 9:00am - 2:00pm
Friday, November 9th
Dance! Grades 6 through 8, MPR, 7:00 - 9:00
Tuesday, November 13th
Early Release, 1:55pm
Thursday, November 15th
Lara & Jesset Author Visit, CCS Library, 9:00am
Poirier & Thayer Author Visit, CCS Liqbrary, 10:15
Monday, November 19th through Friday, November 23rd
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
Wednesday, November 28th
Field Trip - Navigators to Shelburne Farm, 9:00 - 1:30
SCHOOL LIBRARY NEWS
Thursday, November 1 - Save the date for an upcoming author visit for K-2 classes. Many thanks to the PTO for helping to bring these Vermont authors to CCS!
PE NEWS
MUSIC NEWS
District III Band and Chorus Auditions:
CCS band and chorus students in 7th and 8th grade have the opportunity to audition for the District III Music Festival to be held at Essex Middle School on Friday and Saturday, February 2nd and 3rd, 2019. All band lesson groups have been preparing the audition requirements as part of their first playing assessment at CCS. The requirements for band include a series of major scales, the chromatic scale, a prepared piece and simple sight reading. The requirements for chorus include singing a round as well as sight reading. If your child is interested in auditioning, you should be hearing some of this material being practiced at home. Please confirm with Mr. Smith or Mrs. Littlefield if you plan on auditioning. Band auditions are done on an upcoming Saturday and chorus auditions are done at school with Mrs. Littlefield.
To learn more about this opportunity please visit: http://vtdistrict3music.org
Band Audition details:
Date: Saturday, November 3
Location: Colchester Middle School, 425 Blakely Road, Colchester, VT
Time: 9:00 - noon (at the latest)
District III Jazz Festival
Congratulations to the following CCS musicians for being nominated and selected to represent CCS at the District III Jazz Festival:
Taylor Marchand
Marlie Cartwright
Jadin Brown
Hadley Stockwell
Owen Deale
Charlie Taylor
Estelle Emmons
Kate Kogut
Gretchen Kramer
Ella Lisle
Cessie Forero
Morgan Keach
Claire Sigmon
This exciting opportunity will take place on Friday, November 9 at Brown’s River Middle School in Jericho, VT. Students will spend the day working with a guest conductor in one of three different ensembles which will include musicians from ten different area schools. There will be a performance at 7 PM. We are proud to be sending such a wonderful group of musicians to represent our school. Congratulations!
ESSENTIAL ARTS CONFERENCE TIMES
Andy Smith, 5 - 8 Band and 4th Grade Music:
Monday, October 15th - 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Thursday, October 18th - 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Monday, October 22nd - 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, October 24th - 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Please email asmith@cvsdvt.org or call (802) 425 - 6653 to schedule a conference.
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Matthew Kent, 3 - 8 Physical Education:
Monday, October 15th - 7:00am - 8:00am
Tuesday, October 16th - 7:00am - 8:00am or 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Wednesday, October 17th - 7:00am - 8:00am
Thursday, October 18th - 7:00am - 8:00am
Please email mkent@cvsdvt.org or call 802-345-6696 to schedule a conference.
Of course, if none of these times work for you, please feel free to suggest some alternatives.
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Monica Littlefield, General Music K-8, Choral Music 5-8:
Monday, October 15th 8:00-9:00
Thursday, October 18th 7:30-8:30
Please email mlittlefield@cvsdvt.org or call (802) 425-6629 to schedule a conference.
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Ash Cotton, Art K-8
Monday, October 15th 7:30-8:30
Wednesday, October 17th 7 - 8:20 am
Friday, October 19th, 10am - 11am
Please email Mr.Cotton at acotton@cvsdvt.org or call (802-425-2771) to schedule your conference.
Of course, if none of these times work for you, please feel free to suggest some alternatives.
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Nihad Cekovic, Physical Education K-2
October 15th - October 18th
7:00 A.M- 7:30 A.M.
4:00 P.M- 5:30 P.M.
If any of these times do not work for you please email me at ncekovic@cvsdvt.org or call (347)-260-1157 to schedule a conference time.
CALLING ALL CRAFTERS & VENDORS
PTO SPONSORED CCS HOLIDAY MARKET - CALLING ALL CRAFTERS & VENDORS
The PTO is sponsoring the Holiday Market at CCS on December 1, 2018 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. This year we have secured the gym and the multi-purpose room. Let’s fill them!
Please click here for more information and Vendor application.
Please contact Sarah Ringler with questions by emailing ccsholidaymarket@gmail.com
2018-2019 BOLTON VALLEY/CHARLOTTE SKI & RIDE PROGRAM
Important Parent Meeting and Registration
Thursday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m.
In the CCS Library
- Five week program, on Tuesdays (and one Wednesday) - immediately after school on December 11th, 18th, (Wed.)- January 2nd, January 8th, + Jan. 15th. Tentative makeup date, if needed, will be Tuesday, Jan. 22nd. Open to students in grades K through 8. Kindergarten, first, and second graders must be accompanied by a chaperone, or shared chaperone.
- Cost is $117*, includes bus or car transport, and discounted lessons. Lessons are mandatory for new skiers and boarders ($25), optional for others at a reduced cost of $45. Students that sign up for lessons must commit to take them for the entire program. Students who hold a Bolton Season Pass or are 6 and under, the Program cost is $55. ***Please add $15 to any totals if you do not plan to participate in the Holiday Plant Fundraiser (i.e. $117+$15= $132). All checks made out to “Charlotte Recreation”
- Chaperones are needed to maintain a 1-to-10 ratio of chaperones to skiers. Chaperones ski at sharply reduced rates and are expected to help and have fun. Some Chaperones are needed to ride the bus. Please help if you can. More information at the meeting!
- Buses leave CCS at 2:05 pm and return to CCS by 7:15 pm. (except Wed., Jan 2nd). Your child MUST, unless pre-arranged, return the same way he/she arrived. If changes occur for the ride home, the Parent or Child MUST notify the bus coordinator or the driver of the car in which your child arrived.
- School Equipment is available at no charge on a “first come/first serve” basis. We make every effort to outfit everyone who needs equipment. Helmets are now required to reduce head injury and keep heads warm. We have helmets for loan. The Snowdaze Rental Shop at Bolton Valley is offering 25% off any ski related items if bought by the first day of the school program.
- Bolton Valley Ski Shop has full season rental packages for equipment at reduced rates, more on packages at information night.
- We can use more equipment… please donate if you can, (especially shaped skis & helmets).
- Registration acceptance is on a first come/ first serve basis due to space availability.
- Payment and Registrations are due in school Thursday, November 1st , with signatures by parents and students. A late fee will be charged for registrations after November 14th. Forms will be given out at the meeting and will ONLY be available in the office lobby the day AFTER the parents’ meeting. Registration requires both parent or guardian signature and student signature of code of conduct. Please Note: Bolton Valley will not accept any registrations after November 25th.
- Parents and students will agree to abide by the rules of the program.
- Questions: Michael Krasnow, 425-3997 or email at: mkrasnow1@gmail.com.
* * * Financial Aid / Scholarships are available for any student, call Michael Krasnow, 425-3997, or CCS School Counselors (Kathy Batty 425-6613 or Vicki Nelson, 425-6631 for more information.)***
REMEMBER: HOLIDAY PLANT SALE DATES – ORDERS WILL BE DUE IN CCS OFFICE BY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH. PICK-UP WILL BE THURSDAY., NOVEMBER 29th.
SPORTS SCHEDULES
CVU THEATRE PROGRAM
The CVU Theatre Program presents the musical “LEGALLY BLONDE” based on the adored movie of the same title. Join Harvard's beloved blonde, Elle Woods, as she tackles stereotypes and scandals in pursuit of her dreams, all while taking the stage by pink storm in this fun, upbeat story of self-discovery.
Performances are October 26th and 27th at 7:30 and Sunday the 28th at 2:00. Tickets are $8. for students and children and $10. for general admission.
Tickets are for sale on-line at www.ticketsource.us/cvutheatre
BILL KOCH SKI PROGRAM
Sleepy Hollow Bill Koch Ski League-
A kid’s program (ages 6-13) that teaches the fundamentals of cross country skiing and also includes fun relays, races and games. Bill Koch Ski League meets Friday afternoons at Sleepy Hollow Ski Center from 3:45pm-4:45pm in January and February. **For registration forms and payment information check out the website at http://www.skisleepyhollow.com/bill-koch-kids-ski-program.html. If you have specific questions please email our Bill Koch Director: Jean Tufts at jeantufts456@gmail.com
Sleepy Hollow Junior High Nordic Racing Program-
A ski program for 6th -8th graders meets on Tuesday/Thursdays starting December-February at Sleepy Hollow Ski Center in Huntington. It is geared towards kids wanting to race in High School. **For registration forms and payment information check out the website at http://www.skisleepyhollow.com/bill-koch-kids-ski-program.html. If you have specific questions please email our Bill Koch Director: Jean Tufts at jeantufts456@gmail.com
OCTOBER LUNCH MENU
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