October 2022 - The More You Know
FROM YOUR FRIENDLY CTE SCHOOL COUNSELORS
IMPORTANT DATES!
10/6: CTE Back to School Night- 6:00 pm- 7:30 pm.
10/7: Inservice Day- No school for students
10/7: Last day to register for the Nov. 5th SAT's
10/10: Indigenous People's Day-- No School
10/12: SAT's @ SBHS, CVU, BFA, MMU, MMU for those students. PSAT's @ CVU, WHS
10/12: A representative from Vermont Air National Guard will be in the conference room from 12:30-1:30 for any student who is interested in learning more!
10/19: FAFSA Forms Day with VSAC @ CTE- 9:30-12:00pm. Register here!
10/26: Champlain College Visit @ CTE Conference Room 10:00-11:00am
10/26: Vermont State University College Visit @ CTE- 11:15-12:15pm
10/28: Quarter 1 Ends
10/28: CTE T-Shirt Assembly
CTE Back to School Night--October 6, 6:00-7:30 pm
*Explore program spaces and check out the amazing work your student is completing!
Introducing CTE's Newest Program: HVAC Building Systems!
SENIORS: Need help filling out your financial aid forms?
Help Us Help You!
Here are a couple of options:
*Sign up here to meet with Soren from VSAC to complete your forms on 10/19 @ CTE.
*Check out the VSAC Events Calendar and find a presentation/information session that fits your needs.
*Navigate it more independently through watching this video and/or accessing these resources to help guide your way through FAFSA completion.
*Meet with your CTE school counselor - we can get you started and answer some basic questions but the VSAC folks are the experts :)
Students Represent CTE at The Career & Technical Education Summit
CTE Student Leadership is hosting a school wide Food Drive!
Meet CTE's Automotive Technology Instructors!
Congratulations to Dan Clark for receiving the CTE Teacher of the Year Award!
Mr. Clark- 20 years
Mr. Swan- 24 years
Mr. Campbell- This is my first year with the program.
What is your background?
Mr. Clark- Grew up on a family dairy farm in VT, where I still live and manage the land. ASE Certified Master Auto Technician for over 25 years. AAS in Automotive Technology from IVY Tech State College, BS in Industrial Technical Education from Indiana State University.
Mr. Swan- I worked in the industry and retired from the military.
Mr. Campbell- 18 years in the automotive industry- working in the dealership setting.
What are your hobbies?
Mr. Clark- Sugaring, logging, construction, welding, fixing challenging things, 4 wheeling and bass fishing!
Mr. Swan- Golf, fishing, hiking, traveling, and hitting the beach.
Mr. Campbell- Being outdoors and tinkering on projects.
What is your favorite aspect of working at CTE?
Mr. Clark- Working with all of the amazing district employees, and especially the Auto team!
Mr. Swan- Seeing the self growth and confidence that the students gain as they continue learning throughout the year. I also enjoy working with all the different staff members that make up the CTE team.
Mr. Campbell- It gives me a chance to use my skills and knowledge acquired at the industry level, to teach those who want to learn about the automotive industry.
Describe your program in 3-5 words!
Mr. Clark- Fun. Exciting. Challenging. Rewarding.
Mr. Swan- Positive. Engaging. Fun. Success by every way, every day.
Mr. Campbell- Interesting. Hands-on. Rewarding.
Help the EWSD Shape the Direction of Our Educational System!
The EWSD is leading the way in making 21st-century learning a reality for all students. We are seeking diverse perspectives from our students, families, staff, and the broader community in developing a Portrait of a Graduate.
Now more than ever, our students must be provided high-level learning opportunities that foster critical thinking, communication, collaboration, creativity, and other 21st-century skills and mindsets. Our shared aspiration is that all our students have an educational experience that prepares them to be lifelong learners and contributors today and tomorrow.
If you are interested in taking part, please fill out this two-question survey. You can also learn more by visiting: www.ewsd.org/PortraitOfAGraduate
Don't miss this opportunity on Saturday, October 1st!
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 - Auto, Building, HVAC, Natural Forestry & Mechanical, Pre-Tech 1 & 4
Emmy Charron: echarron@ewsd.org -Childhood Ed, CAWD, CST, DCM, Engineering, Pre-Tech 2
Heidi McLaughlin: hmclaughlin@ewsd.org - Cosmetology 1&2, Dental, Health Professions, Pre-Tech 3 & 5
Chris Chase: cchase@ewsd.org - Partner 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
Website: gocte.org
Location: Center for Technology, Essex, Educational Drive, Essex Junction, VT, USA
Phone: 802-879-5558
Twitter: @CTEforTech