Upcoming Events

Join us for our Fall Open House on Sunday, October 18th @ 3:00 pm for PreK-8th grade. Prospective families are encouraged to visit Vermont Day School to meet teachers, see classrooms and learn how Vermont Day School education can make a real difference in your child’s education! RSVPs to Libby Macdonald are appreciated. Email:  lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org or call: (802) 495-5150. We look forward to meeting you!

 

Grandparents & Special Friends Day is a beloved VDS tradition! Grandparents and Specials Friends are invited to join us for the morning on Friday, October 23rd. Please check your inbox for an invitation and other relevant details. We look forward to welcoming you to Vermont Day School!

 

Join Vermont Day School at the Town of Shelburne Halloween Parade on Sunday, October 25th. After, be sure to check out all the fun festivities offered by the Charlotte- Shelburne and Hinesburg Rotary, including Halloween themed games and activities.

 

 

Current Families are invited to attend our “Kindergarten Spotlight” on Thursday, November 5th.  Meet with VDS Faculty & Staff to hear more about the seamless transition from VDS PreK to K. Learn how VDS continues to foster social-emotional learning during the early childhood years and what to expect for academics. To attend, please RSVP to Libby Macdonald (lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org).

 

All parents are invited to join us for the first Friday Parent Coffee of the school year on Friday, September 4th after morning drop off (8:00/8:15 am). Enjoy a cup of coffee and casual conversation with VDS staff and fellow parents!

The STEM class is adventuring out on their first field trip of the school year with a visit to the La Platte Nature Area in Shelburne on Friday, September 4th. This will be a fitting kick-off for their exploration into the state of Vermont during STEM and Global Studies!

Wednesday, September 9th is the first meeting of the school year for the VDS FIRST Lego League team. We are excited to see this team work together on this year’s BioGlo challenge!

The 4/5 class is heading to the Community Sailing Center in Burlington for their first trip of the year. They will learn about sailing on Lake Champlain and about our local watershed!

VDS Parents with children in grades K-8 are invited to join us on Thursday, September 17th @ 6:00 pm, for an evening at school to learn about all the exciting happenings planned for the school year! We will discuss curriculum, class routines and expectations, homework, volunteer opportunities, and more. This is a great opportunity to ask questions that you have about your child’s upcoming year at Vermont Day School.

Note: PreK Teachers will host a separate parent event for PreK families. Stay tuned for more information to come!

All parents who are new to Vermont Day School are welcome and encouraged to join us for New Parent Coffee on Tuesday, August 18th @ 8:30 am for a casual coffee and orientation. Learn about the school year head, ask questions and meet staff and fellow parents. RSVPs to Libby Macdonald (lmacdonald@vtdayschool.org) are appreciated.

Join us on Monday, August 24th @ Shelburne Beach (4:30 – 6:00 pm) for our first all school event to kick off the year!  Families are encouraged to bring a main dish or salad to share, as well as beverages. VDS will provide the paper products and dessert. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets. We will have lawn games available, but ask that children do not swim at this event, as we do not have a lifeguard present. We look forward to starting the school year together with this fun-filled gathering of the VDS community at Shelburne Beach!