April 8: Early Dismissal @11:30
April 22-26-No School,Spring break
BANKING EVERY TUESDAY AM
Mon 3/18: Shepherds pie
Tues 3/19: Beef nachos
Wed 3/20: Pizza
Thurs 3/21: Chicken alfredo
Fri 3/22: Maple apple french toast bake
March 15, 2024
School Budget Vote Results
I wanted to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024-2025 school budget vote. The vote results are as follows: 500 Yes, 214 No, 8 Spoiled ballots
I greatly appreciate the fact that we are moving forward with a budget for next year which will adequately, but conservatively support our students and the important programming that we offer to them. I am keenly aware of the financial challenges faced by individual Vermonters and the state as a whole and on behalf of our entire school community, thank you for your continued support.
New CES School Board Director
This year, long time school board member Heather Hobart chose not to run again for her seat as her children have both graduated from CES. Thank you Heather for your long term, steadfast support of our school community! You will be greatly missed!
We are excited to announce that Rachael Mascolino was elected on town meeting day to serve as CES school board director. Rachael is a CES parent, an active community member, and also just so happens to be a talented engineer in the area of energy efficiency and so much more. We are very excited to learn and apply her teachings in an effort to help CES continue to grow and change for the better! Welcome Rachael!
The Garden Seed Fundraiser Deadline has been extended to Monday, January 18th!
It's not too late to purchase your seeds though CES! All proceeds benefit our garden and environmental science education programming.
Thank you for your support!
CES High Mowing Garden Seed Fundraiser
Have a wonderful weekend!
The Jr Iron Chef teams competed in the 16th annual Jr Iron Chef Vt state wide competition last weekend. Team Wicked Wildcats won the Lively Local Award for their use and display of Vermont Local products! Congratulations to both teams on their amazing dishes at the competition!
It's time for our annual High Mowing Seed fundraiser!
Mr. Jeremy worked hard to put the order form online for us again this year which means that you can pay by credit card. Paper forms are being sent home today - one per family - if you would prefer to order by check.
All proceeds benefit our garden and environmental science education programming.
Orders have been extended to March 18. Thank you for your support!
CES has the following open positions!
CES Preschool Assistant Opening
CES K-6 Instructional Assistant Opening
CES Early Childhood 1:1 Instructional Assistant Position
Instructional Assistants needed for student support in the after school program
CES is seeking part time support personnel to work one on one with elementary school aged students in our after school program. Partial week schedules are an option if someone does not want to work every day after school.
Interested?
You can apply by completing the application at the link below and send it to Mary Anderson's attention at the email address below.
Questions? Feel free to contact Mary Anderson, CES Principal at 521-5602 or manderson@lnsd.org
Cambridge Elementary School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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LAST CHANCE! PRE-REGISTER BY 3/15!
RSVP now for CES Ready, Tech, Go!
Pre-registration allows us to plan for dinner and childcare.
Wednesday, March 20th, 5:30-7:30pm
Join us for this community event aimed to help navigate the challenges of parenting in the digital age through meaningful discussions about screen readiness and ways to promote healthy and responsible device use for all.
Dinner and childcare will be provided!
Wednesday 3/20: CES Ready, Tech, Go! 5:30-7:30pm
Monday 4/1: CES 23-24 Yearbook Sales Launch!
Tuesday 4/9: CES PTA Meeting 5:30-6:30pm
APRIL: Roundup @ Aubuchon for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week delights
Sunday 5/5: Chalk the Sidewalk for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week time TBA
PLEASE SAVE THE DATES & JOIN US!
www.facebook.com/CESVTPTA
Brought to you by the talented 6th grade student �Yearbook Crew, the 6th grade trip planners, and the CES PTA.
Proceeds will support both the 6th Grade Trip �and enriching school programming at CES!
Students will bring order forms home or you can order online in April!
YEARBOOK CREW
Here's your chance to add a special message to the 23-24 yearbook for your graduating 6th grader!
$10: text-only message
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$20: photo + message
Order via a PDF form or you can order online: tinyurl.com/6thgradelove
Brought to you by the talented 6th grade student Yearbook Crew, �6th grade trip planners, & the CES PTA. Proceeds will support both the 6th Grade Trip and enriching programming for our school community.
6th Grade Family
Congratulations to our darling daughter ………….., it seems like only yesterday that you were starting pre K at CES. We are so proud of how much you have grown since then and wish you all the best in middle school and beyond!
Congrats …………..! You rocked it on the xylophone as a little tyke… You rocked it on the guitar at COL as a 6th grader… and we are sure you will rock it in lots of new ways after graduating from CES. We love you, Mom & Dad
Triplets
NEWS FROM NURSE SARAH
When to stay home:
Fever 100.4 or greater - must be home until fever free without use of medication for greater than 24 hours.
Vomiting or Diarrhea - must be 24 hours symptom free and able to tolerate food and drink before returning to school.
Any infection requiring antibiotics - keep your student home until they have been on antibiotics for 24 hours.
Persistent cough that disrupts normal activity.
Excessive nasal drainage - check with your child’s doctor before sending your child back to school.
Unexplained rash - check with your child’s doctor before sending your child to school.
Red or draining eyes - check with your child’s doctor before sending your child to school.
COVID-19 - If you refer to the Vermont dept of health website it will walk you through the guidelines. https://www.healthvermont.gov/disease-control/covid-19/covid-19-symptoms-treatment
Influenza - stay home until fever free without medication for 24 hours.
Any other symptoms or illness that impedes a student’s ability to learn or staff’s ability to work.
Sarah Kartluke, RN, BSN (she/her/hers)
CES School Nurse
802-521-5619 (office)
skartluke@lnsd.org
COL DATES | Spirit Day ThemeS |
3/28* (Thurs.) NEW DATE! | Crazy Hair Day: Gel it up! |
4/30 (Tues.) | Mismatch Day: How many “wrong” ways can you wear your clothes? (Backwards, inside out, plaids and stripes?) |
5/31 (Fri.) | Tie Dye Day: We are getting groovy! Show off your Tie Dye. |
COL dates are Subject to change. �COL Start time: 8:20am
Happenings at the varnum in MARCH!
LET’S KEEP CES HEALTHY!
If your child is sick please keep them home.
The “CES sick kids stay home criteria” �includes any one of the following:
If your child has a mild, residual cough, it is helpful to all if they wear a mask. Masking is not required but we support anyone that chooses to wear one to protect themselves or others.
Cambridge Elementary School has job openings!
They are as follows:
Early Childhood Special Education 1:1 Assistant
Cambridge Elementary School is seeking a part time Special Education instructional assistant to work one on one with a preschool aged student. We are seeking applicants with experience in supporting preschool aged students (three and four year olds) with their academic and social and emotional growth. This is a school year position on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m.
Interested? Please apply via school spring at the link below or complete a CES Job Application and return to Mary Anderson, CES Principal. Preschool IA Opening
�After School Program Support Needs
We are seeking individuals to provide support to students within our after school program.
Specifically, we are looking for someone to work two to five days a week in our after school program providing 1:1 student support until 3:30.
Interested, apply via the following link or complete a job application.
Questions? Feel free to contact Mary Anderson at (802) 521-5602 or manderson@lnsd.org
Dear Parents-
If your child is to be administered medication again during school hours, we need to remind you of the following requirements:
1. Written permission from the physician containing information on the reason for giving the medication, the dose of the medication and time the medication is given.
2. Written permission from the parents with any necessary instructions.
3. The medication must be in the pharmacy labeled bottle.
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Sarah Kartluke, RN, BSN (she/her/hers)
CES School Nurse
802-521-5619 (office)
skartluke@lnsd.org