MLK, Jr. Day is a day “on” at Vermont Day School.
We will partner with a local nonprofit and come together as a school to learn and make a difference in the community on this day. Stay tuned for more info!
News and Events
January 28 & 29 – No School- Professional Development Days
Vermont Day School Delivers over 1,000 LBS of Food to Shelburne Food Shelf!
Students at Vermont Day School loaded boxes of donations onto their school bus and delivered 1,118 pounds of food and hygiene items to the Shelburne Food Shelf. The Food Drive is an annual event for Vermont Day School with this collection surpassing their goal of 950 pounds and setting the record for the largest collection in the school’s 6 year history.The 5th grade class led the initiative along with their teacher, Grace Monk. ”The Food Drive is an authentic leadership opportunity for our students, and a great way to teach students to be active and supportive community members,” said Monk. The 5th graders inspired fellow families and students to participate in the Food Drive by presenting to the whole school over a Zoom assembly, posting signs around school, and charting the school’s progress towards meeting their collection goal.
During the month of December, students learned about the concept of food insecurity. They invited Shelburne Food Shelf Board Members, Georgine Grover, and Toby Knox to a Zoom assembly to talk about the Shelburne Food Shelf, who they serve, and how it all works. Students learned that before the Pandemic, about 1 in 10 Vermont families were food insecure. That number is now 1 in 3 families. This emphasized the importance of the Food Shelf in the community and inspired Vermont Day School to collect as much food as possible.
VDS Celebrates Gingerbread Fest with “Love Local”
Gingerbread Fest is an annual tradition at Vermont Day School. This year’s theme is “Love Local.” Check out our slideshow to see this year’s incredible creations. Perhaps you will recognize our local Shelburne businesses and organizations. Happy Holidays and Shop Local!
December 18 – VDS Annual Gingerbread Competition
The Gingerbread Structure Competition has been a VDS tradition for many years. It is a festive way to celebrate the season, foster creativity and community. We hope that your VDS family will participate!
Here’s what you need to know:
- This year’s theme is: Love Local! Participants are invited to create a gingerbread structure that represents a local business or organization in Shelburne.
- To sign up, please use this online form to choose a local Sheburne business to recreate.
- Structures need to be transported to Vermont Day School by December 18th for judging.
- After they are judged, the structures will be on display at the Pierson Library for the community to enjoy!
Competition Rules:
- Structure bases should be no larger than 12” x 16”.
- All bases should be made of sturdy material such as plywood or foam board. If your structure has lights, please use a battery pack. Structures should be entirely edible, except for the bases and lights (no glue!).
- There are 2 categories: Children Only (which means that only children 12 years or younger worked on the structure) and Family (which means that children and adults worked on the structure).
- Prizes will be awarded in each category for: Most Creative Use of Materials, Most Unique Interpretation of the Theme, Most Innovative Structure and Best Overall.
December 23 -Jan 1 – Winter Break
VDS “Plants Hope” in Community
As you walk around Shelburne Village and out at Shelburne Farms, you may have noticed some colorful signs with inspirational messages and stories. Vermont Day School students have been busy “planting hope” to share with the community.
Three times a year, Vermont Day School students in Pre-K through 8th grade come together to work on a school-wide project for C.L.I.C. Week. CLIC stands for Create, Learn, Innovate, and Celebrate. As part of their fall CLIC Week project, students created a walkway of hopeful messages on campus and designed inspirational story walk signs to share with the public. With support from the Town of Shelburne, class projects are now on display at the Town Hall and Village Green. In addition, thanks to a partnership with Shelburne Farms, there is a storywalk of Hope that lines the walking trail beginning at the Farm Welcome Center.
Vermont Day School students hope that their positive messages spread to as many people in the community as possible during this time when they are needed most. The displays will be up to enjoy through the end of November.
November 3 – VDS Mock Election
November 5 – Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day
November 6 – Parent Committee Meeting
November 16-20 – CLIC Week
November 23-27 – Thanksgiving Break
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