Charlotte In Their Classrooms!

We are very happy to report that after a long summer of construction work at Charlotte Central School, as of today, all students and teachers are in their classroom spaces. 

The work this summer primarily focused on renovating the “skin” of the central classroom wing in order to improve energy efficiency, and to improve heating and ventilation in classroom spaces. There were only a few minor delays.

Last week, when school began for students, only the K-4 students and their teachers could utilize their classroom spaces. The middle school spaces were not quite ready due to a delay in the arrival of the last air handling units.

Educators of 5th -8th grade students planned an experiential week, August 25-27, that became the foundation for an amazing school year. Last week provided opportunities for creativity, cooperation, team-building, and problem-solving. Each class had a “home-base” in the school. There were stations set up around the campus that provided students opportunities to dive into their passions and to discover some new experiences including engineering challenges, literature, cooperative game, hikes up Pease Mountain, disk golf, journalism, tie-dying T-shirts, Challenge by Choice, art activities, and space and time for mindful breaks.

With one final delay that meant they couldn't access their classroom spaces until Tuesday of this week, middle school students worked remotely on Monday. The rainy weather played a large part in that decision as without the ability to be outside, the district was concerned about COVID air quality and distancing protocols. Families were notified on Friday about the change in plans for Monday.

Today, all CCS students were back in classrooms and settling in for a great school year. There are many to thank for making this possible - from the custodial crew working 7-days a week, to flexible teachers and staff, food service staff, IT staff, and especially the principals. And of course, families who supported the effort and their students as well! 

There's additional work that will be happening after hours in the building and outside over the next few weeks, but there's a lot to celebrate today! 

Here's a sampling of some beginning-of-year photos from Charlotte Central School.

4th grade music

5th grade limbo

A class meeting

lunch outside

Middle schoolers INSIDE their classroom today!

Co-Principal Jen Roth lends a helping hand