THE VIKING
Hinesburg Community School - March 10, 2023
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, March 15: Early Dismissal Day (1:45 pm)
Wednesday, March 22: Early Dismissal Day (1:45 pm)
Friday, March 24: Parent Conference Flex Day - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, March 29: Early Dismissal Day (1:45 pm)
Friday, March 31: PiE K-5 Family Dance (Fundraiser - see article below)
CHECK OUT THE HCS STUDENT ARTWORK DISPLAYED AT THE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING!
Did you know that March is Youth Art Month? The Vermont Art Educators Association has student artwork from the state of Vermont hanging in the Cafeteria at the State Capitol Building in Montpelier. Hinesburg Community School has 26 pieces of art displayed by students in grades K-8. The artwork will be on display at the Capitol Building until March 31st.
HCS CHESS CLUB INFORMATION
Our last session of Chess Club for the year will begin on April 3rd and end on June 5th. We will be meeting Mondays after school. Chess club is for all students interested in chess. We welcome players at all ability levels from brand new to very confident. We will meet from 3-4 pm at HCS in the middle school. If your child will be hungry, please send a snack and we will provide time at the beginning for those who want to snack. The late bus is available or you may pick your child up at 4:00. If your child is interested please fill out this google form. We will leave the link live until we have 30 players signed up. We have limited space and game boards. The first meeting will be Monday, April 3rd.
Contact Michelle Lass (mlass@cvsdvt.org) or Jessica DeBiasio (jdebiasio@cvsdvt.org) for more information.
7th graders exploring Games and Animations in Code.org
PiE K-5 FAMILY DANCE
Hello HCS Families & Caregivers! The Partnership in Education (PiE) Committee is once again hosting a Family Dance fundraiser on Friday, March 31st, 2023 from 6-8pm. This year’s dance theme will be…Enchanted Forest! It's possible that a version of this letter has already come home in your child's backpack!
During the dance there will be a Basket Raffle of baskets created by HCS classrooms and staff members. In a nutshell, the Basket Raffle features baskets with items based on a theme chosen by each grade between K-5 (the target audience for the event, though siblings of all ages are welcome!) For example, a “Day at the Beach” basket might include sand toys, pail and shovel, beach blanket, snorkel, etc.
At the dance you will have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win the baskets! All proceeds from this fundraiser directly benefit HCS classrooms!
The grades have spoken and below is a list of the Basket Raffle themes:
Kindergarten: LEGOS
1st grade: I'm Not Bored Basket
2nd grade: Made in Vermont
3rd grade: Movie Night/Game Night
4th grade: Snow Day Fun
5th grade: Summer Fun
Please send any items you are able to donate to your child’s classroom by Tuesday, March 28th, 2023. Thank you SO MUCH for helping with this fundraiser! And don’t forget to join us on March 31st for the Family Dance!
Students in third grade learn about creating Media Balance in their lives. This 'wheel' shows all the ideas they brainstormed to have fun when not using a device.
HCS STUDENTS INVITED TO JOIN GIRLS ON THE RUN! REGISTER NOW!
Register Now!
Girls On The Run is an afterschool program like no other. In a recent study, 99% of participants said that everyone on their team could be themselves. We are proud to be one-of-a-kind, just like the incredible girls we serve. Our tested program is designed to meet the needs of today’s girls by using a curriculum that inspires confidence through FUN, physical movement-based activities, dynamic team building exercises that inspire empathy and inclusion and goal-setting in preparation for a celebratory 5K event.
Our 10-week program is for students in grades 3-5. Our season begins the week of March 27. Our team will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 to 4:30 at HCS. Participants should be committed to attending both weekly sessions. The season will culminate with our team crossing the finish line at GOTRVT’s 5k Celebration in Essex on June 3rd!
The registration fee is $115. GOTRVT provides financial assistance directly on the registration form for qualifying families. Please contact GOTRVT directly at 802-871-5664 regarding financial assistance options.
Visit www.gotrvt.org to register! Questions? Contact Coaches Jessica Lyman jjessa802@gmail.com, Marcy Stabile mstabilevt@gmail.com or Laura Nunziata laura.nunziata@gmail.com.
- 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 “HOME” 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. TrevorText—text START to 678-678; TrevorChat—instant 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.