Your monthly news & updates
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Dear Friends,
The world around us has changed significantly since the time of our last newsletter. Our campus has closed, school events have been postponed, and students and teachers are now learning and teaching from home. Yet, despite the many changes that we have experienced during this unprecedented time in history, it has become apparent that the Vermont Day School spirit is still as strong as ever.
When the news of COVID-19 hit, Vermont Day School was poised to respond quickly and creatively to the impact on our school. We closed school swiftly and Faculty immediately came together to develop our Continuous Learning plan. We put our innovation and entrepreneurial spirit to work, and developed a plan with thought and intention, keeping the Mission and guiding principles of our school at its core. This is the Vermont Day School way!
The response from our students and parents has been just as impressive. Students have adapted quickly to this new way of learning, and parents have been very supportive of our efforts. We know that these are not easy times at home. We could not deliver robust and vibrant education to our students right now without the collaborative partnership from our parents.
While we certainly are immersed in unsettling times, we are confident that we will get through this together. Please join us in our efforts to connect virtually. Community means everything to us and we are grateful for your support. Be safe, stay well and know that all of us at Vermont Day School are sending love from afar!
Warmly,
Sage
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While students and Faculty are away, the building crew continues to play! We have electricity and insulation. The windows are on their way. The hallways connecting the old and new buildings are almost complete. We are having fun thinking about paint colors, flooring, and furniture!
Construction is moving along swiftly. However, we just received news that the work will have to pause until the Governor lifts the "stay home" order. The project, which was due to be complete by the end of May, will now extend into the summer. Thankfully we have that extra time. We are confident that we will be able to celebrate the start of the next school year in our new building. Filling the space with our amazing faculty and students will bring us so much joy!
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VDS Continuous Learning
On Monday, March 16th, learning at Vermont Day School changed dramatically. With school closed due to Coronavirus precautions, faculty and staff met to devise a new way of delivering individualized lessons and engaged learning activities for students at home.
The K-5 classes are all using a platform called SeeSaw to receive assignments, submit their work, interact with teachers, and receive feedback. The middle school, 6-8, classes are using the Google platform, with which they were already familiar.
Students are still able to participate in Art, Music, STEM, and Spanish work along with their Global Studies, Math and Literacy. There is a general schedule for each school day and older students are able to navigate their learning mostly on their own. Parents are key to the younger students' success and Vermont Day School is grateful for their partnership.
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Join us for a Virtual Open House!
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You can't come to us, so we'll come to you! If you've been meaning to learn more about Vermont Day School, join us for:
Virtual Admissions Open House!
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
3:00 PM
Sage Bagnato, head of school, and Faith James, director of admissions, will give a short presentation and answer questions. A faculty member and current parent will also be in attendance.
We hope to see you there!
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Benefit Bash - Postponed... Just For Now!
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Current events signal the need to postpone our spring Benefit Bash. But do not worry, we intend to throw a
VERY BIG PARTY
when we can! When it is safe to secure a date, we will let you know. This event is as important to our annual fundraising efforts as it is to our community building. Our parent committee has found some amazing auction items and has planned an epic STEM Lab fundraising challenge. We need your help make our dream STEM Lab a reality. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to celebrating with you when we can! Cheers!
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Vermont Day School is a nonprofit 501(c)3. Our mission is to foster the skills, knowledge, personal attributes and work habits that enable children to thrive effectively, meaningfully and joyously in the world of today and tomorrow. Our goal is to keep tuition reasonable and provide financial aid so that all children can attend Vermont Day School. We rely on the generosity of donors to fulfill our mission.
Thank you for your support.
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Upcoming Community Events
March 26
- VDS Parent Virtual Meet Up
April 1
- Virtual Admissions Open House
April 2
- VDS Parent Virtual Meet Up
April 15
- Virtual Admissions Open House
May 1
- VDS Green Up Afternoon
May 16
- VDS Spring Carnival
May 27-29
- Hosmer Point Trip
June 3-10
- Spirit Week
June 11
- 8th Grade Graduation
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