School celebrates individuality during Spirit Week
Charlotte Central School celebrated Spirit Week the week of Feb. 17.
Tuesday’s theme was “Celebrate that we are all unique and different,” encouraging students to wear mismatched or inside-out clothing to symbolize individuality. The student council organized the meaningful and engaging week.
Beyond Spirit Week, the school was buzzing with activity:
- Monday — Another snow day to enjoy winter’s beauty.
- Tuesday — The annual spelling bee and the eighth-grade science fair — two showcases of student learning and skill.
- Wednesday — Third graders visited the Flynn Theater for the show “New Orleans Songbook” performed by Jazz at Lincoln Center.
- Thursday — A meeting for sixth-eighth graders interested in the spring musical. The day wrapped up with a student-staff basketball game, complete with a student pep band, fans and a fantastic atmosphere.
- Tuesday & Thursday — The school basketball teams capped off their seasons with strong performances in the Champlain Valley School District tournament.
- Friday — Second-grade classrooms had a morning writing celebration.
Spring musical
A cast family informational night for all interested sixth-eighth grade students and caregivers is set for Tuesday, March 11.
This year’s production is “Willy Wonka Jr.” with performances planned on June 5-7. Directors are Angela Pollock and Monica Littlefield.
The informational meeting is for those students interested in either an on-stage role or backstage work. Information will be shared at this meeting about auditions, rehearsals and expectations for students and caregivers.
Spelling bee
On Tuesday, Feb. 18, the school had 36 second-eighth graders participating in the annual school spelling bee.
The competition was both fierce and friendly. After 15 rounds, the winning word was tegular (relating to or resembling tile) spelled by school spelling champion, Lucy Palmer.
Annie Palmer came in second and Leslie Mudge came in third. All three of the winning spellers will participate in the Vermont State Spelling Bee at St. Michael’s College on March 24.
Successful science fair
The annual eighth-grade grade science fair was a success with students spending five weeks in science class creating, designing and testing.
Each student chose a topic that interested them from sport and music to chemistry and physics, then create a measurable test.
The project culminated in a classic science fair with traditional trifold presentations. The eighth graders shared their projects with younger students, and then with parents and caregivers afterschool.
Variety show
On Thursday March 27, the Charlotte Central School Variety Show, hosted by the PTO, will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Singers, dancers, comedians and those with a hidden talent will be taking the stage for an epic celebration of talent, creativity and community.
Month of thanks by Lucinda Smith (from the CCS Press, the student newspaper, put out by the student council).
As you might know, November is the month of thanks. In the month of November, Thanksgiving happens. Thanksgiving is a day where you celebrate thanks by saying or doing something for someone to show gratitude.
Some ways to show gratitude are by opening a door or just saying thanks. And at the end of the day, you have a big festive meal with the people you care about.
We interviewed some third graders on what they thought about the month of thanks and ways they show thanks to people they care about.
Our first question was: How do you show thanks to someone you care about?
Juniper: Helping my parents by bringing in the groceries.
Campbell: I open the door for my mom.
Harlow: I hug the people I care about.
Calvin: I say thank you.
Our second question was: What or who is someone or something you care about?
Juniper: I care about my best friend Harlow.
Campbell: I care about my dog Lucky.
Harlow: I care about my best friend Juniper.
Calvin: I care about my parents and cousins.