CES Weekly Update

Principal's Weekly Update

Dear Cambridge Families & Community Members,

I hope you have all had a wonderful week! As I continue through the beginning of this school year, I have thoroughly enjoyed experiencing all of the many CES traditions for the first time. It is inspiring to see how deeply rooted our school culture and community connections are.

Today, four of our 6th-grade students joined me to serve lunch at the Cambridge Community Center. Their dedication to giving back and supporting our neighbors is a fantastic example of student leadership, service, and kindness in action. We are so proud of how our Wildcats represent CES in the broader community!

As we move through the school year, we continue to embrace our core values across all grades and activities: Work hard, stay kind, and be accepting. Thank you for your continued partnership, warm welcome, and support in making CES such a special place for our students to learn and grow.

Wishing you all a wonderful, relaxing three-day weekend! I hope you have a great time enjoying the fall with your friends and family.

Warmly,

Kim Lesny
Principal

Monday, Sept 21: NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, Sept 22: BANKING BEGINS and continues every Tuesday am

Thursday, Sept 24: COL at 8:15am. All are welcome as we celebrate National Dot Day!

Tuesday, Sept 29: PICTURE DAY

Thursday, October 1: WINTER WELLNESS FEST 5:30-7:30pm

Friday, October 9: EARLY DISMISSAL at 11:30am

Monday, October 12: NO SCHOOL

To Complete the Annual Update Process:

1. Log in to your Infinite Campus Parent Portal Account.
2. In the left menu, select More → Online Registration Update, and click Start next to Annual Update Forms.
3. Be sure to click SUBMIT when finished.

If you don’t yet have a Parent Portal account, email IC-support@lnsd.org for assistance.

Our first COL of the year is getting close! Dress up in your favorite polka dots to celebrate National Dot Day with us on Thursday September 24th at 8:15. Hope to see you there! 🔴⚫⚪⭕

Resource: Vermont Family Network – Support for Families

Vermont Family Network offers free information, education, and peer support to families of children and youth with special health, mental health, or educational needs. Their resources help caregivers navigate school systems, access services, and strengthen family voice - with a focus on connection, advocacy, and belonging.
Learn more here

Feeling the Winter Blues? You’re Not Alone.

Winter can feel heavy - shorter days, colder weather, less time outside, and changes in routine can affect mood and energy. It’s normal to notice shifts in how you’re feeling during this time of year.

Some signs to watch for include:

• Feeling more tired than usual
• Losing interest in things you usually enjoy
• Feeling down, irritable, or disconnected
• Sleeping more (or less) than usual
• Wanting to isolate or withdraw from others

If these feelings last more than a couple of weeks, or start to interfere with school, friendships, or daily life, it’s important to reach out. Talking with a trusted adult, school counselor, coach, or friend can make a real difference.

Small things can help too - staying connected, getting outside when possible, keeping a routine, and doing something kind for yourself or someone else. You don’t have to handle it alone.

Sharing Priority

Cambridge Area Rotary – Bike for Friends Program: This collaborative community program connects gently used high-end bicycles with individuals who may not otherwise have access to them.

• Donating a Bike: Those with gently used, high-quality bicycles they no longer need can

contribute to this meaningful community initiative.

• Each BFF recipient will also receive a new bike helmet!

• Individuals or families in need of a bike or bikes are encouraged to reach out to learn about available options and the application process.

• No questions are asked about income levels.

• On behalf of recipients, social service agencies, case managers, youth leaders, educators, and the like are encouraged to make requests too!

• For both bike requests and donations, interested parties should contact: Sam Lotto, swlvt57@gmail.com, Phone/Text: 802-793-5509

• Resources

• United Way Resource Page

• Vermont 211

• Lamoille Area Recovery Network (LeARN) is available to support flood survivors with recovery resources: learn@uwlamoille.org, 802-730-9513

• Flooding Resources: All other resources previously sent can be found here