21st Century Learning for Pre-K-8 in Shelburne, VT
For our October Professional Development Day, a representative from Valley Communications held a training for our faculty on integrating Smartboards with learning and teaching. We learned a lot of new tools and are excited to continue to use our Smartboards to promote student learning and engagement.
As part of their year long study about Communities, the K/1 class is currently engaged in a project-based unit on Tree Ecology. These budding ecologists each adopted a tree in our school yard, and have been learning about what trees need to grow. Lots of opportunities to connect this learning with their concurrent Family Tree exploration in Global Studies!
All parents welcome to attend our first parent committee meeting of the year at 8:15 am on Wednesday, October 14th. We will begin to plan all school events and celebrations, discuss fundraising and set goals for the year. Looking forward to seeing you then!
Our teachers will be participating in a SmartBoard training on this day. There is no school for students.
We look forward to meeting with you for your child’s fall parent/teacher conference! This is an opportunity to discuss goals for the year, learn about your child’s progress thus far, and ask questions. Teachers will email you a sign-up sheet for conference times.
On September 15th, Vermont Day School Students celebrated Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, collaboration and inspiration, based on Peter Reynold’s Book The Dot. Students discussed how they could “make their mark” and participated in Dot Day activities in art, literacy and math.
Alex from Ambient Photography will be here to take individual and class photos. More information to come.
On August, 26th, VT Day School’s first-ever students arrived. We are thrilled to launch the school with thirteen wonderful students and families aboard. It’s going to be a fantastic year ahead!
The exterior of the school received a make-over this summer, with the installation of new playground equipment. Thus far, students (and teachers!) of all ages seem to be enjoying the new structure.
Vermont Day School officially opened its door to students on August 26th! Faculty and staff marked the historic day with an impromptu ribbon cutting ceremony on the front porch of our school.
Based on the book, The Dot, by Peter Reynolds, International Dot Day is “a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration.” Along with students in 108 countries, Vermont Day School students will participate in Dot Day activities in literacy and art. Stay tuned for more information to come!
Please join your child’s teacher to learn about the curriculum for the year in literacy, math, Global Studies, STEM, art, music, Spanish and PE. Brea’s (K/1) lassroom presentation is from 6-7 pm. Erin’s (2/3/4) classroom presentation is from 7-8 pm. We look forward to seeing you there!
