Vermont Day School Teachers are returning to school On Wednesday, August 19th to start our preparation for the school year ahead. During the week, teachers will: participate in professional development with the Global Online Academy, create curriculum for all subject areas, practice our COVID protocols and routines for the school year, participate in CPR/First Aid training, get to know their new students, and so much more. We can’t wait for students to arrive and the school year to begin!

Students are invited to sign up for an individual time to visit their classroom, talk with their teacher and take a tour of the new building! Please use the on-line sign-up form emailed to VDS families to reserve a time.

We are SO excited to welcome all students to Vermont Day School on Tuesday, September 8th. The countdown is on!

Students in Grades 5-7 will have half days from September 8th-11th. Dismissal times will be staggered  by class between 12:00-12:30 pm. This will allow students to build up their stamina for the full day, and to get used to the new routines and protocols that we have in place. While we are all excited to be together, wearing a mask and physically distancing from our classmates and teachers is going to feel different and strange at first! It is our goal to make the transition as seamless as possible, and to support the variety of emotions that will come along with the transition back to school. To that end, all students will have half days for the first week of school. Grades Pre K-4 will also ease into a full day during the second week of school.

Students in Pre-K through Grade 4 will have half days from September 8th-15th. Dismissal times will be staggered  by class between 12:00-12:30 pm. This will allow students to build up their stamina for the full day, and to get used to the new routines and protocols that we have in place. While we are all excited to be together, wearing a mask and physically distancing from our classmates and teachers is going to feel different and strange at first! It is our goal to make the transition as seamless as possible, and to support the variety of emotions that will come along with the transition back to school. To that end, all students will have half days for the first week of school. Grades Pre K-4 will also ease into a full day during the second week of school.

Our annual school overnight trip may be canceled this year. But John and Claire are still excited to make a virtual outdoor education day happen for us. Outdoor Education is such an important element of Vermont Day School. In addition, our younger students will be re-connecting with the outdoor education specialists from Shelburne Farms. This is a partnership that has been in place all year long and we are excited to see our Shelburne Farms friends again! We can’t wait to see what is in store!

We may not be able to all come together to green up the school as we normally do. But let’s join together for VT Green Up Day and green up where we are. VDS Strong!

We’ve got spirit yes we do! We’ve got spirit how ’bout you?!  This is one VDS tradition that can still happen from home! We can’t wait to tell you more!

 

Join us for a virtual version of the VDS annual tradition. Class songs and talents of all sorts will be welcome as part of this fabulous show!

VDS Teachers go above and beyond every day! Take a moment to thank a teacher this week. Homemade cards and videos welcome! Contact your classroom parent volunteer for more information.

This is the only time we could actually bring all of our pets to school on the same day! Show your classmates who keeps you company at home!