Dear Parents and Guardians,
Here's what Monica Smith sent to CCS parents this morning:
I am writing to inform you that I submitted my resignation to the School Board last evening. This is the right time in my life to "take a break" and it is a good time for Charlotte Central School, as well. The Action Plans for 2009-2012 will be completed by June. The Strategic Plan runs through 2012. The School Board is focusing on preparing a bond to present to the voters for needed renovations to the buildings. Our students are doing very well on academic measures. Teachers continue to keep up with the latest research in teaching and learning. CCS is well on its way to integrating technology into the learning of our students. We will be going into our second year of implementing the Positive Behavior Supports System to promote positive behaviors in our students and diminish negative behaviors. I could go on and on.
Please know that I will cherish forever my nineteen years at Charlotte Central. It is an indescribable joy to be part of the lives of the thousands of students who have grown and developed daily at CCS over those years.
Wishing you and your children the very best of health and success in the future, I remain
Very truly yours,
Monica
Here's a pic of the coyote that has moved into the woods near the ferry. Has anyone else seen him/her? There's a litter of pups that warble at night. This one is big and health-looking - but should we be concerned about our cats and small dogs? You can read this coyote factsheet from Vermont Fish & Wildlife but it doesn't mention household pets.
According to Edd Merritt, who took and sent in this picture, it's a Charlotte Iron Maple with tap and sap bucket he discovered on Hinesburg Road. No word on which grade of syrup you get from the finished product.
Betty Ann Lockhart (right) appeared at the South Burlington Barnes & Noble last Saturday to talk about her new book called "Maple Sugarin' in Vermont: A Sweet History." B&N probably has a few copies of the book but you should get it at the Charlotte-owned bookstore, Flying Pig Books in Shelburne where it's offered at a 10% discount ($17.99).
The Old Brick has come back to life! Thanks to Charlotte News Editor Melissa Eyre for these pics of the newly-renovated and newly-reopened store. Have you been in yet? It looks very different, yet familiar.
Do you know what your Selectboard looks like? Do you know which is the only contested race for the CCS School Board? Time to start doing your homework - here to help are pics of Kristen Wright and Charlie Russell appearing at Candidates Night, an annual pre-Town-Meeting event sponsored by the Charlotte Grange held at the Senior Center last week. Charlie, by the way, is the chair of our Selectboard and Kristen is running against Clyde Baldwin for the school board.
