Education News:
CCS Board Finalizes $6.9 Million Budget
CCS Board Finalizes $6.9 Million Budget
by Rowan Beck,
January 27, 2012.....
The final FY13 budget meeting and public hearing for Charlotte Central School was Tuesday night, January 24.
- Submitted: Friday, January 27th [more ...] |
Applications for Preschool Funding Now Available
Information provided by the Charlotte Children's Center,
January 26, 2012, page 6.....
Families residing in the Chittenden South Supervisory Union (CSSU) that have children ages three to five years old are eligible to receive funding for their children
- Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...] |
Last Chance For Public Input on CCS Budget
by Lynne Jaunich,CCS School Board Chair
January 12, 2012, page 7.....
With the start of the New Year comes the end of the Charlotte Central School budget season.
- Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...] |
Young Writers Project
January 12, 2012, page 4.....
A Cat, a Life by Foley-Cox, Grade 5 and Projects, Bubble Gum and 2012 by Campbell Whalen, Grade 6.
- Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...] |
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Schoolhouse Students Celebrate Kwanzaa
January 12, 2012, page 7.....
On December 20, students, teachers, families and alumni of The Schoolhouse in South Burlington celebrated Kwanzaa in a ceremony of song, tradition and reflection.
- Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...] |
2012-2013 Kindergarten Registration
2012-2013 Kindergarten Registration
Charlotte Central School
Charlotte Central School is beginning the budgeting process for the 2012-2013 school year.
- Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...] |
The BoardsCorner: Update from CCS
by Edorah Frazer, CCS School Board Member,
December 15, 2011, page 7.....
Revisiting the Fee
Policy for Community Use of School Facilities
At the November 15 Charlotte School Board meeting, there was a lively, passionate and thoughtful discussion
- Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...] |
Young Writers
a selection of poetry from various CCS students in grade 5, December 15, 2011,
page 15.....
- Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...] |
Committee Votes Against School District Merger
by Rowan Beck,
November 17, 2011, page 1.....
The CSSU Consolidation and Merger Study Committee met November 8 to vote on whether to recommend the formation of a Regional Educational District (RED).
- Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...] |
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Standardized Test Scores Affecting College Applications
by Margo Bartsch,
November 17, 2011, page 7.....
Today there is more student loan debt than household credit-card debt. Based on October 2011 reports, this year more than $1 trillion will be owed by students, while their job prospects continue to dim
- Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...] |
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“Do you feel lucky…..?”
Statement from Sue Thibault explaining her vote against the school merger.
November 9, 2011.....
These are the words that were going through my head as we came down to the vote on whether or not to recommend that our schools form a RED
- Submitted: Wednesday, November 9th [more ...] |
CSSU Merger Committee Votes “No” to Consolidated District
by Rowan Beck,
November 8, 2011, plus the November 9 press release from CSSU about the merger vote…..
The CSSU Consolidation and Merger Study Committee met this evening to vote on whether or not to recommend the formation of a Regional Education Distr
- Submitted: Tuesday, November 8th [more ...] |
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Committee Moves Closer Merger of School Districts in the CSSU
by Rowan Beck,
October 6, 2011, page 7.....
The CSSU Consolidation and Merger Study Committee met on September 22, hoping to vote on whether or not to recommend forming a Regional Education District (RED) that would merge the Chittenden South school d
- Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...] |
Heart Rate Monitors Enhance PE Program at CCS
by Rowan Beck,
September 22, 2011, page 6.....
This year at the Charlotte Central School (CCS), students in the 7th and 8th grade will be wearing Polar Heart Rate Monitors (HRMs) during their physical education classes.
- Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...] |
Lunchroom Composting Is Reducing Waste
by Rowan Beck,
September 22, 2011, page 7.....
Recent budget cuts at CCS may have forced looking at things in a different light, but the school has been able to continue efforts in conservation
- Submitted: Friday, September 23rd [more ...] |
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CCS Welcomes New Teachers
by Rowan Beck,
September 8 2011, page 7.....
Last week Charlotte Central School (CCS) welcomed back members of the staff as well as two new hires. The two new teachers are Beth Adams and Alice Trageser.
- Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...] |
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Is Your Child Ready for Kindergarten?
by Stephanie Brown,
August 11, 2011, page 7.....
Every year a new set of students walks into the first day of kindergarten. Some of these children are more prepared than others.
- Submitted: Thursday, August 11th [more ...] |
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The BoardsCorner: Update from CCS
by the CCS School Board
June 16, 2011, page 6.....
Should the Charlotte School District merge with Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George and Williston?
The answer is... we don’t know.
- Submitted: Friday, June 17th [more ...] |
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CCS Board Reviews Roof Challenges, High NECAP Scores
by Rowan Beck,
June 2, 2011, page 6.....
The Charlotte Central School Board held its monthly meeting on May 17. Highlights included discussions about the new building, student performance and changes in the school calendar.
- Submitted: Thursday, June 2nd [more ...] |
Creative Approach to Bullying Issue
by Jamilah Vogel,
June 2, 2011, page 6.....
It’s an age-old problem. Kids can be cruel, often without realizing the impact they have on others. The Prevention And Wellness Students (PAWS) group at CCS has decided to do something about it.
- Submitted: Thursday, June 2nd [more ...] |
Enzo Di Maio Wins Emmy
by Rowan Beck,
June 2, 2011, page 9.....
Enzo Di Maio won an Emmy for Vermont Public Television’s Headline Vermont at the 34th annual Boston/New England awards in Boston on May 14.
- Submitted: Thursday, June 2nd [more ...] |
CCS and CVU Bands Will Jazz Up Church Street
by Rowan Beck,
June 2, 2011, page 11.....
On Tuesday, June 7, from 1:15-2:15 p.m., the Charlotte Central School Stage Band will perform at the Discover Jazz Festival in Burlington.
- Submitted: Thursday, June 2nd [more ...] |
CCS Zingers 5.6 Perform with Essex Children’s Choir
June 2, 2011, page 10.....
The Charlotte Central School 5th and 6th grade Boys Chorus, also known as the Zingers 5.6, was honored recently with an invitation to perform at the renowned Essex Children’s Choir 25th Anniversary Kick-Off Concert
- Submitted: Thursday, June 2nd [more ...] |
School Consolidation Update
by Rowan Beck,
May 19, 2011, page 6.....
Talk of merging school districts and boards in the Chittenden South Supervisory Union (CSSU) continues with the Consolidation Study Committee.
- Submitted: Wednesday, May 18th [more ...] |
CCS Special Events
CCS and Ugandan Students Dance and Sing Together AND CCS Students Create Vibrant Rain Forest
by Rowan Beck,
May 19, 2011, pages 6 & 7.....
- Submitted: Wednesday, May 18th [more ...] |
Tree by Tree, a School “ Forest” is Built
by Larry Hamilton, Charlotte Tree Warden,
May 19, 2011, page 7.....
Charlotte Central School’s Arbor Day celebration this year took place on Friday, May 13, under a beautiful, sunny sky.
- Submitted: Wednesday, May 18th [more ...] |
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CCS School Board Tackles Difficult Issues
by Rowan Beck,
May 5, 2011, page 6.....
At the regular School Board meeting Tuesday, April 26, the discussion included a variety of policies affecting board members, non-resident teachers with children, and students.
- Submitted: Friday, May 6th [more ...] |
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CCS Parents Concerned About Changes
April 21, 2011, page 6.....
The recently negotiated teacher’s contract, which increases salaries by 3% rather than the 2% budgeted, requires a reduction of $23,900 from the FY2012 budget at the Charlotte Central School.
- Submitted: Thursday, April 21st [more ...] |
Grad Challenge Projects Lead to Environmental Awareness
by Nancy Wood,
April 21, 2011, page 9.....
CVU Seniors have tackled a wide variety of projects to meet the requirements of the Grad Challenge program. Here is the list of all the Charlotte CVU Seniors and their projects, and interviews with Kaitlin O'
- Submitted: Thursday, April 21st [more ...] |
Children’s Center Earns Eco-Healthy Designation
by Nancy Elder, Director,
April 7, 2011, page 6.....
The Charlotte Children’s Center has been designated as an Eco-Healthy Child Care Center by the Children’s Environmental Health Network,
- Submitted: Thursday, April 7th [more ...] |
CVU Named to AP® Achievement List by College Board
April 7, 2011, page 7.....
Champlain Valley Union High School (CVU) is one of fewer than 400 school districts in the nation and the only Vermont high school being honored by the College Board with a place on its AP® Achievement List
- Submitted: Thursday, April 7th [more ...] |
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Reading, Skyping and Music Link CCS and Ugandan Students
by Rowan Beck,
April 7, 2011, page 11.....
Despite budget cuts and construction, big things are happening at Charlotte Central School (CCS). This past fall a campaign called Leading For Reading began to raise money for the 52 Kids Foundation
- Submitted: Thursday, April 7th [more ...] |
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CCS Board Ratifies Teachers Contract
by Nancy Wood,
March 24, 2011, page 1.....
The Charlotte Central School (CCS) Board, on a vote of 4-1 at its March 15 meeting, ratified the three-year agreement reached on February 17 between the Chittenden South Supervisory Union (CSSU) school boards
- Submitted: Wednesday, March 23rd [more ...] |
The BoardsCorner: Update from CCS
New Fees for Use of the
School Building,
March 24, 2011, page 6.....
Thank you, Charlotte! The School Board is pleased that the budget we approved was passed on Town Meeting Day this year.
- Submitted: Wednesday, March 23rd [more ...] |
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College Road Trips: Four Buzzwords
by Margo Bartsch,
March 10, 2011, page 6.....
With February break behind us and spring forging ahead, this is the season for college road trips.
- Submitted: Wednesday, March 9th [more ...] |
Contract Details Released, 3-year Contract Includes 8% New Money
by Nancy Wood,
February 24, 2011.....
Using Vermont's public records law, The Burlington Free Press acquired details of the tentative agreement between the CSSU school boards and the teachers, represented by the Chittenden South Education Association
- Submitted: Thursday, February 24th [more ...] |
The BoardsCorner: Update from CCS
by Lynne Jaunich, CCS Board Chair
February 24, 2011, page 5.....
Negotiation Teams Reach Tentative 3-year Agreement, and Proposed FY12 Budget
- Submitted: Wednesday, February 23rd [more ...] |
CVU Honor Roll
February 24, 2011, page 6.....
Congratulations to the Charlotte Students on the Second Quarter Honor Roll at CVU
- Submitted: Wednesday, February 23rd [more ...] |
CCS Honor Roll
February 24, 2011, page 6.....
Congratulations to the CCS Middle Level Students on the First Semester Honor Roll
- Submitted: Wednesday, February 23rd [more ...] |
CSSU School Boards and Teachers Continue Talks
by Rowan Beck,
February 10, 2011, page 1.....
On Tuesday night, February 1, there was a special joint meeting of all the school boards in the CSSU district, attended by the Chittenden South Education Association (CSEA), regarding teacher negotiations.
- Submitted: Thursday, February 10th [more ...] |
MATHCOUNTS Competition
February 10, 2011, page 5.....
Good luck to the 11 CCS students participating in the Northwest MATHCOUNTS Competition on Saturday, February 12,
- Submitted: Thursday, February 10th [more ...] |
Preschoolers Donate Toys to Refugee Program
by Nancy Elder, Director of the Charlotte Children’s Center,
February 10, 2011, page 10.....
Members of the Seeker classroom at the Charlotte Children’s Center held a toy drive in the month of January.
- Submitted: Thursday, February 10th [more ...] |
Teachers Negotiations at Critical Stage
by Nancy Wood,
January 27, 2011, page 1.....
The teachers’ union and the CSSU negotiating team did not reach agreement at their January 20 meeting.
- Submitted: Wednesday, January 26th [more ...] |
Conservation Basics
by Kate Lampton,
January 27, 2011, page 4.....
Charlotte has a beautiful landscape, in part thanks to the Town’s foresight in support of conservation. Following is a first article in the Charlotte Land Trust’s now and then series on conservation top
- Submitted: Wednesday, January 26th [more ...] |
The BoardsCorner: Update from CCS
January 27, 2011, page 5.....
The Charlotte School Board directors are pleased to report that we voted unanimously to present a budget that is anticipated to result in flat tax bills.
- Submitted: Wednesday, January 26th [more ...] |
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CCS Board Appoints Community Volunteer to Merger Committee
January 13, 2011 (Updated January 22)....
The CCS Board has announced the appointment of Rich Lowrey as the community member representing Charlotte on the Merger Committee (along with school board director Sue Thibault).
Are you interested in the issu
- Submitted: Friday, January 14th [more ...] |
CVU Budget Involves Cuts in Personnel, Programs and Sports
by Nancy Wood,
January 13, 2011, page 5.....
The Champlain Valley Union High School Board is holding a special meeting and budget hearing at 6 p.m. on January 17 at CVU in Hinesburg. This is the last chance for public comment before the board finalize
- Submitted: Thursday, January 13th [more ...] |
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CVU Honor Roll
December 16, 2010, page 19.....
Congratulations to the Charlotte Students on the CVU Honor Roll for the First Quarter 2010:
- Submitted: Thursday, December 16th [more ...] |
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The BoardsCorner: Update from CCS
y Dan Luce,
December 2, 2010, page 7.....
With the next budget process in full swing it is a good idea to look at a snapshot of where we are, setting a baseline with facts.
- Submitted: Friday, December 3rd [more ...] |
Snowstorm Creates Confusion at CCS
by Rowan Beck,
November 18, 2010, page 5.....
On November 8, 2010, a nasty snowstorm wreaked havoc during pick up at Charlotte Central School.
- Submitted: Thursday, November 18th [more ...] |
The BoardsCorner Update from CCS
By Kristin Wright, CCS Board Member
November 10, 2010, page 7.....
The Charlotte Central School Board was pleased to see more than 30 community members at our first budget forum
- Submitted: Thursday, November 4th [more ...] |
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No homework over vacation?
by Lorna Jimerson, CVU High School Board Member,
October 21, 2010, page 6.....
What do people do when they are unhappy about some situation at their workplace?
- Submitted: Wednesday, October 20th [more ...] |
CVU Musical October 28-30
October 7, 2010, page 8.....
The Champlain Valley Union High School Co-Curricular Theatre Program presents the delightful musical, Once On This Island.
- Submitted: Thursday, October 7th [more ...] |
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
October 7, 2010, page 9.....
The Chittenden South Supervisory Union is interested in locating preschool age children (birth to 5 years) who live in the towns of Charlotte, Hinesburg, Shelburne, St. George and Williston, who show a developmental delay
- Submitted: Thursday, October 7th [more ...] |
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The Boards Corner
Updates from the CCS and CVU School Boards on Budget Challenges, Consolidation and Teacher Negotiations
by Lynne Jaunich and Lorna Jimerson
September 23, 2010, pages 5 & 6.....
- Submitted: Thursday, September 23rd [more ...] |
School Year Off to a Good Start
by Rowan Beck,
September 23, 2010, page 7.....
A new school year has started with a bang, literally, at the Charlotte Central School
- Submitted: Thursday, September 23rd [more ...] |
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Charlotte Welcomes New Principals
September 9, 2010, page 7.....
Parents, students and community members turned out in force to meet the new co-principals, Audrey Boutaugh and Greg Marino,
- Submitted: Thursday, September 9th [more ...] |
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Congratulations
to the
Charlotte CVU Students Who Earned Placement On the Honor Roll For the Fourth Quarter 2010
August 26, 2010, page 6.....
- Submitted: Thursday, August 26th [more ...] |
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Ted and Mary Fisher Honored at Waldorf Graduation
by Lisa Espenshade, July 1, 2010, pg 17....
A packed audience was treated to selections of Mozart’s Magic Flute during the high school commencement ceremony at the Charlotte campus of the Lake Champlain Waldorf School
- Submitted: Wednesday, June 30th [more ...] |
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