Impressive student projects at Charlotte Central School

Naomi Strada, (Summarized by Tom Scatchard)

Charlotte Central School students have had a number of opportunities lately to research and explore their favorite topics.

Seventh and eighth grade students have created code to have bots the size of golf balls complete an obstacle course.

Third graders have written and presented persuasive essays about what students see as essential steps to create peace in the world.

The fifth graders who are the Charlotte Central School spelling champions attended the statewide championship and took along their own cheering section.

Middle schoolers are engaging in afterschool activities, such as theater or co-curricular sports.

Music news
Congratulations to Owen Scriver, Nathaneal Akselrod, Riak Chol, Liam Anderson and Odie Kallock, who will be representing Charlotte Central School at the District III Jazz Festival on Friday, April 5, at Browns River Middle School.

Also, note the following dates:

  • Charlotte Central School Spring Concert featuring the fifth-eighth grade chorus and bands 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 20, in the Multi-Purpose Room at CCS.
  • CVSD Jazz Festival (CCS Jazz Band members), Thursday, May 23, 7 p.m. at the CVU auditorium.
  • Discover Jazz Festival (CCS Jazz Band members), Wednesday, June 5, 12:20-1 p.m. on the top block of Church Street in Burlington.

No school on eclipse day, April 8
Given the unpredictable nature of the eclipse’s impact on our region, Champlain Valley School District schools will be closed on April 8.

CVSD purchased solar eclipse glasses for each student, which will be distributed the week before the eclipse.

For more information on Vermont’s planning for the total solar eclipse.

Summer camp information
This list of summer camps is provided as a convenience to families. Charlotte Central School does not endorse any particular camp but provides the list as informational only.

Champlain Valley Union High athletics — Families should start paying attention to the school athletics website regarding summer sports camp info, captains’ practices (not mandatory) and info for fall sports especially. Any questions can be directed to the appropriate coach listed on the CVU website or athletic director.

CVU girls lacrosse summer camp — registration is open. 12:30-3:30 p.m., June 18-20, Tuesday-Thursday. Players entering fifth-ninth grades at CVU’s A Field. Cost is $125. This is a fundraiser for the girls lacrosse program. CVU coaches as well as current and graduated players will be leading the camp. Questions.

CVU summer camp — CVU summer camp registration is now live. Questions: Joey O’Brien at [email protected].

Horse & Theater Camp — Sentinel Farms, Starksboro. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Thursday, June 24, July 8 and July 29. Ages 6-17.

Smugglers’ Notch Vermonter camp programs — Ages 7-15. Register.

Vermont Youth Orchestra Association summer symphony camp — Register.

Vermont Jazz Camp — Camp is July 22-26 at Elley-Long Music Center at Saint Michael’s College. Call Tony Pietricola at 802-372-5363 or email with questions. More info on the website.