CES Weekly Update

Dear CES Families and Community,

It is always a joy to see our school community come together, and this week was filled with wonderful moments for that!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open House yesterday evening! As my first Open House as Principal, it was an absolute delight to welcome so many students, families, and community members into our building. The school spirit throughout the building was contagious. A special thank you goes out to everyone who visited and supported our Scholastic Book Fair! It was fantastic to see so many young readers excited about picking out new books to take home.

Today was our annual Fire Safety Day! We are so grateful to our local emergency responders for taking time to visit CES and teach our students essential fire safety routines, prevention strategies, and emergency preparedness. Hands-on learning experiences like this empower our students to feel safe and knowledgeable both at school and at home.

I also had the privilege today of bringing another group of our 6th-grade students over to the Cambridge Community Center to help serve the Cambridge Community Lunch. They represented CES with wonderful respect and kindness.

I hope you all enjoy a relaxing and wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Kim Lesny

Parking Lot Traffic & Safety Reminders

Please review these important traffic reminders from our CES safety lead, Mr. Ben:

• Follow Parking Lot Arrows: Always follow the directional arrows marked in the parking lot to maintain a safe, predictable traffic flow.

• No Quick U-Turns: Please refrain from making quick or sudden U-turns near the E-parking area.

• Keep Children on the Sidewalk: For everyone's safety, students must remain on the sidewalk and stay out of active vehicle pick-up lines until safely loading.

• Watch Your Speed: Please drive slowly and exercise caution at all times while on school property.

• Wait for Buses to Clear: Children and pedestrians should not go around to the back of the school building until all school buses have departed.

Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and help in keeping all our CES students and staff safe every day!

DENTAL VAN: October 21

CELEBRATION OF LEARNERS: Friday, October 30

NO SCHOOL: Wednesday, November 11

NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving week, November 23-27

EARLY DISMISSAL: Wednesday,December 23

NO SCHOOL: December 24-January 1

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.

September 2026:

1. The September meeting included the board approving Principal Lesny’s Continuous Improvement Plan, which includes goals of closing early literacy proficiency gaps, increasing math proficiency, and increasing students' feeling of belonging.
   
   

2. The October meeting is Wednesday the 7th and will include information about the Community Survey and preliminary budget planning. The full agenda will be posted here: https://ces.lnsd.org/community/school-board
   
   

3. Did you know?

   School boards set the vision, goals, and policies for the district, but they do not manage the day-to-day operations of schools. The superintendent and school administrators are responsible for running schools and implementing board policies.

   
   

Registration Dates: October 1st – October 31st

Register here: https://cambridgevtbasketball.sportngin.com/register/form/174116220

Cambridge Basketball Association is excited to kick off another great season for players Pre-K through 6th grade!

Tentative Team Practice Schedule Attached

Season Dates:

November 30th, 2026 – February 20th, 2027

COACHES NEEDED:

(2) 2ND Grade Co-ed Intramural Coaches

(2) 3rd/4th Girls Travel Team Coaches

(2) 3rd-6th Grade Co-ed Intramural Coaches

Spread the word, register early, and consider volunteering to coach—we can’t run without YOU!

Let’s make this a great season!

Katie French, President/Treasurer

Cambridge Basketball Association, Inc.

cambridgevtbasketball@gmail.com

802-798-2575

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