Working on safety at Charlotte Central School this month
During the first week of October, members of the Charlotte Central School and Champlain Valley School District leadership and safety teams attended the Governor’s Safety Conference. They learned about trends in school safety and reviewed the most up-to-date recommendations for practices and procedures.
The school district uses an interagency model to collaborate, standardize procedures and learn from the partners. Throughout October the school will practice these important protocols and share successes and learning opportunities.
During the week of Oct. 7, Charlotte Central School practiced a school lockdown. This process included scripts for classroom teachers to use at a developmentally appropriate level for students. Students heard prompts that it was a practice and to give their full attention to the adult they are with.

During the week of Oct. 14, students had the opportunity to learn about bus safety.
During the week of Oct. 21, the staff will practice using procedures for evacuating the school and relocating.
During the week of Oct. 28, the school will collaborate with the Charlotte Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department. Kindergarten-fourth grade students will learn about fire safety, and the whole school will practice a fire drill.
The school district website has resources to help understand all that is going on behind the scenes.
Hazing, harassment and bullying roadshows for fifth-eighth grades
Charlotte Central School is committed to fostering a safe and supportive learning environment where every student is treated with respect. As part of this mission, for the next few weeks the school will instruct middle-level students on understanding bullying and harassment.
The staff proactively works with students to understand examples of the behavior and strategies for responding to and reporting incidents of alleged misconduct. The goal is empowering students with knowledge and tools for becoming allies and upstanders to build a strong, safe community at Charlotte Central School and beyond.
Rock paper scissors
On Friday, Oct. 4, Charlotte Central School started the day with the sixth-grade students leading the all-school meeting. Sixth graders participated on a committee and managed one portion of the production — the greeting, sharing of a short activity, a cooldown and displaying their art.
The game for that day was a school rock paper scissors game. Each grade level competed for a winner, and each grade level winner competed against the other winners to declare a school winner.
Friday also was the day for the Folino’s staff appreciation luncheon. It was a chance for staff to spend a little time with the parents who helped coordinate.