Celebrations start year at Charlotte Central School

Naomi Strada (Summarized by Tom Scatchard)

Charlotte Central School looks for opportunities to bring the whole student body together. Once a month, all-school assemblies are held where different grade levels are the host, and that team creates a positive message to send students off feeling connected and empowered.

On Sept. 6, the assembly was led by the fifth-grade team, which modeled the meeting expectations, leading students and staff in a greeting, a share and a silly activity. Look for more information about all-school meetings soon. 

In the several weeks that have followed that first all-school assembly there have been many additional celebrations, including:

  • International Dot Day, which is a celebration based on the book “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds. It is focused on honoring creativity, courage and collaboration. What started as a kindergarten-fourth grade theme quickly spread to all of Charlotte Central School, with students collecting dots of all colors from teachers around the building. 
  • Eighth-grade students presented their Dream Schools to classmates. Ideas were very creative and will be displayed at the open house on Sept. 24.
  • The Charlotte Community School jazz band began the morning practices this week. Musicians gather at 7:30 a.m. to rehearse before school.

Educators continue to build routines, reinforce successes and let each member of their classroom display their strengths and passions. The goal is to slow down and get to know the humans with whom they will be learning and growing this year.

Student teachers
On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the school welcomed 24 University of Vermont student teachers who will be working in first-sixth grade classrooms.

These future educators are completing a practicum course designed to provide them with opportunities to observe mentor teachers and to apply the knowledge, skills and strategies they are learning in their college courses.

They will be with Charlotte Central School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12-3 p.m. 

Girls basketball fundraiser golf tournament
The 4th annual Champlain Valley Union High Redhawks Girls Basketball Golf Tournament will be held on Sunday, Sept. 22, at Cedar Knoll Country Club in Hinesburg. Show support for the basketball players and meet the team’s new head coach. Enjoy a fun day of golf, community, food and amazing prizes. Foursomes may be registered by emailing Amy Vaughan with any questions and to request registration or donation information.

Not a golfer? There are many other opportunities to support the team through sponsorships or donations.

Thought about being a youth mentor?
Connecting Youth CVSD is seeking interested adults to join a team of volunteer youth mentors. Not only will your mentoring relationship provide support, encouragement, trust and guidance for a young person in your community, you’ll find substantial reward in being a person who is making a difference in someone’s life. 

The commitment requires an hour a week during the school year. The timing will work around your schedule, and continuous training and support is provided

Middle school mentors connect over fun activities like cooking, crafts and games. Your simple presence can make a difference.