CES Weekly Update

Congratulations to our 2026 Iron Chef Teams! Last Saturday, both teams competed at the 2026 Iron Chef Competition in Essex. Throughout the competition, both teams displayed incredible teamwork and skill as they created and perfected their culinary creations for the judges: tacos and pizza! This year’s competition also included the “Compost Cup,” an award given to the team that does the best job keeping food scraps out of the trash and into green compost buckets at their stations. CES was the first school to win this award! Congratulations to all of our competitors and their coaches. Way to represent CES! Go Wildcats!

This week I was joined at NCAL by Wesley Guillemette, Inara Shakun, and Grace Hutchins. They scrubbed the floors and pet crates, loaded up the van with pet food for the Cambridge community food shelf, and finally played with three puppies at the same time! Much fun was had by both humans and canines!

I was joined at the March community lunch by Sebastian Turner-Amaya, Levi Cota, Mason Tilton, and Everett Racicot-Getty. They waited on many hungry customers who dined on reuben sandwiches which the boys also enjoyed at the end of their shift. As always, they received numerous compliments for how hard they worked!

Get the snow shovels back out! Enjoy your weekend!!

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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.

Join ReTribe's WIlderness Adventure Day Camps this Summer

Spend the summer exploring our 80 acres of woods on the base of Mount Mansfield. We have 7 weeks of camp for ages 5-12. Activities include sneaking and playing running games, crafting and wood carving, swimming and playing in the pond and river, making fairy houses, battling with foam swords and taking part in a fantasy adventure.

For more info and to register visit our website: https://www.retribe.org/day-camp or email ReTribeTransformation@gmail.com.

Fairfax United Lacrosse is excited to welcome youth from Cambridge to join our growing program! Practices will be held in Fairfax and will focus on building strong foundational lacrosse skills in a fun, supportive environment.

Players will develop essential stick skills, learn the fundamentals of the game, and build teamwork and confidence on the field. Our experienced coaches are dedicated to teaching the game while fostering a positive and encouraging atmosphere for all athletes.

Whether your child is new to lacrosse or looking to strengthen their skills, Fairfax United Lacrosse is a great opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun with the game!

Join us and be part of the team!

https://app.teamlinkt.com/register/find/fairfaxunitedlacrosse

LINK for LAX sign up

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