CES Weekly Update

Principal's Weekly Update

Dear Cambridge Families & Community Members,

We have wrapped up another wonderful week at Cambridge Elementary School! The highlight of our week was coming together on Wednesday evening for the districtwide Lamoille North Welcome Back Community BBQ.

It was fantastic to see many of our CES students, staff, and families connecting with neighbors from across the supervisory union, cheering on the LUHS boys soccer team, and celebrating the start of a bright new school year together.

I’m looking forward to our first 5-day week and excited for all of the fun and learning opportunities ahead!

Wishing all of our Wildcats and their families a relaxing, restful weekend ahead!

Warmly,

Kim Lesny
Principal

Monday, Sept 21: NO SCHOOL

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.

Meet our digital citizenship wildcats! These friendly creatures help teach us to balance our time between real world experiences and devices, remind us to be kind in person and online, and to trust our gut when something doesn’t feel right.

Over the past two weeks we’ve had wonderful discussions with each K-6 classroom around digital citizenship and technology expectations. As we move further into the year we’ll continue to reinforce these expectations when using technology for learning!

Sincerely,

Jeremy LaClair

Sarah Boucher

Shayne Spence

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