21st Century Learning for Pre-K-8 in Shelburne, VT
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.”
Our first day of winter PE at the Shelburne Field House was a big success! Students enjoyed playing soccer and kickball, and everyone went home tired! During the winter months of January and February, students will be traveling to the Field House for indoor PE once a week.
Please join us for our monthly Parent Committee meeting on Tuesday, January 12th at 8:15 am. We will be discussing ways to promote Vermont Day School and planning for our spring fundraising event. More details to come!
Congratulations to all our of students on a fabulous winter music performance. Your “stage strong” presence was impressive, as was the music! The songs and instruments brought smiles to all of our faces. Thank you to all who attended, and to Helen Weston, our amazing music teacher.
This week in Spanish, students have created a supermercado (grocery store). They have priced the food, created VT Day School currency, made signs, coupons, receipts and even sale items. It has been a great way to practice Spanish vocabulary and conversational skills (math too!).
Our students will perform the songs they have composed in music class. We hope you can join us for this special presentation by the K/1 and 2/3/4 classes!
