School enriched by STEM event and dance performance
The week of Nov. 11, Charlotte Central School experienced some moments that brought our school community together in meaningful and joyful ways. While amazing things happen in Charlotte classrooms every day, two special schoolwide events stood out for their ability to spread creativity, collaboration and positive energy across school.
On the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 13, Charlotte Central School hosted its annual STEM Night, which brought caregivers and students together to build, create, explore and have fun. STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) teacher Steve Flint and the PTO organized this incredible event. The night was filled with hands-on activities, big smiles and a buzz of excitement.
On Nov. 14, students were treated to a performance by the Echo Dance Team, a traveling troupe from New York City. Their assemblies reinforced the Charlotte Central School core tenets: Take care of yourself, take care of others and take care of this place.
The kindergarten-fourth grade students danced out of their seats, clapped along and left the performance declaring it was “the best thing ever.”
A huge thank-you to Betsy Lloyd and the PTO for sponsoring this special event and to all the families and community members who generously support opportunities that enrich Charlotte Central School students’ learning experiences.
Holiday Market
The Charlotte Central School Holiday Market is on Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. There will be two gyms filled with exhibitors, a children’s do-it-yourself craft area and a bake sale, as well as several on-site food options.
All exhibitor registration fees will go to the PTO to support student enrichment programs, including but not limited to STEM, theater, athletics, as well as the community Angel Fund. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Music news
The Charlotte Central School Music Department will present a winter concert on Wednesday, Dec 11, 6:30 p.m. in the multi-purpose room. This concert will feature the concert bands, the jazz band and the chorus. It is free. We hope to see you there.
Lego robotics volunteers
On Dec. 14, Shelburne Community School will be hosting the First Lego Robotics League qualifier for northern Vermont. All of the Champlain Valley School District’s kindergarten-eighth grade schools have teams and many will be participating. So will teams from across northern Vermont.
To operate the event, the school is looking for more than 40 volunteers, including judges, resetters and scorekeepers. Not all roles require a technical background. Those interested in volunteering should email Sarah Samuelson with questions or concerns.