21st Century Learning for Pre-K-8 in Shelburne, VT
The Vermont Day School Valentine’s Postal Service is now open for business! As part of their year long study of Community, the K/1 class is learning about the different roles that people and organizations play within a town/city community. Each student has a zip code and the K/1 students are responsible for sorting the mail each day. On Friday, they will deliver the mail to each student during our school-wide Valentine’s celebration. There is lots of learning and excitement in the air!
On Friday, February 12th, we will end the day with school-wide Valentine’s Day festivities. Families are welcome to bring in a healthy Valentine’s themed snack for all to enjoy!
On February 15th, re-enrollment contracts for the 2016-2017 school year are due for all current families. Siblings of current students are also encouraged to submit their application by this date. Please do not hesitate to contact Libby Macdonald, Director of Admissions, or Lindsay Longe, Director of Financial Aid and Community Outreach, with any questions.
We are very proud of our 2/3/4 students for their impressive Mayan storytelling! As part of an integrated Global Studies and Literacy unit, students wrote, memorized and presented original Mayan myths, legends and fables that showcased their knowledge about Ancient Mayan culture. Students presented their stories with style, creativity and confidence!
As part of their year-long study of Community, the K/1 class is now focusing on what it means to be a school community. Their culminating project was to create a birthday calendar to showcase in our school lunchroom. This required them to learn the months of the year, interview classmates and teachers to find out their birthdays, graph the birthdays according to month, and design and create the actual birthday board. Not only did they create a wonderful product, but they also learned a lot about problem-solving and collaboration along the way. Way to go K/1s!
During our winter CLIC week, students will be immersed in all aspects of a play production, from learning their lines to designing the sets and costumes. The final performance will be on January 29th at the Shelburne Town Hall. It is going to be a magical production of classic fairy tales!
Come visit our table at the KidsVT School and Camp Fair on Saturday, February 6th (10 am-2 pm) at the Hilton Burlington. This is an opportunity to learn more about Vermont Day School, talk with staff members and ask any questions that you have. We look forward to seeing you there! Click here for additional information about the School and Camp Fair.
Come join us for our winter Open House event! This is an opportunity to visit the school, meet our teachers and learn what makes Vermont Day School unique. A STEM activity will be offered for children who wish to participate. We hope to see you there.
As part of a STEM unit on botany, students have designed and created plants with unique adaptations to different biomes around the world. This required them to apply their knowledge of plant structure and growth, and put their problem-solving and creativity skills to work!
There is no school today in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Students and teachers travel to the Flynn Theatre to see a production of Three Little Birds. This Jamaican adventure story is based on the children’s book by Bob Marley’s daughter Cedella, and features many of the musical legend’s famous reggae songs.
On January 13th, the K/1 and 2/3 classes will be going to the Leddy Park to see “Le Patin Libre.” The description of this exciting performance is below:
“Founded by professional figure skaters who loved the ice but hated the industry’s kitsch and sparkles, Canada’s Le Patin Libre (The Free Skate) have created something completely unique by blending modern dance, hip-hop, breakdance, and the high-speed thrill of professional skating. The attitude and energy of street dance combine with the soul and structure of contemporary dance and the tools and panache of an Olympic sport. The group exists in the exciting medium between dance, sport, and play and expands their medium into a refined performance art form. We’re looking forward to venturing out to Leddy Park for then Flynn’s first on-ice performance.”
