Kindness is the norm at Walden School, and although it is highlighted on a day like Valentine's Day, we see it each and every day. We give out tickets to students for being safe, responsible and respectful. We give out Principal Pennies' to students for random acts of kindness. We hold special raffles for kids that were given a ticket because of their school spirit and positivity. We have amazing teachers and support staff who give up their lunch breaks to eat with groups of students. Amazing teachers and support staff who meet and discuss students daily to not only assess a students academic needs and successes but their social, emotional and behavioral needs and successes as well. This is just a small fraction of the examples that we see all the time at Walden School, and just a few of the reasons why Walden is so special. Though recognition is not our goal, it is nice when our hard work goes noticed by entities like the VT Agency of Education and Dan French, Secretary of Education. PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) merely lays the foundation and helps us put structure around the work that we do to create an entire climate and culture that is motivating, supportive, caring, and steeped in kindness and love.

Students left motivating and caring messages all over the school for Valentine's Day. Even in some of the most inconspicuous places!

Students were treated to some beautiful weather on Feb. 13th on the mountain at Burke and here on the nature trails in Walden. The K-4 students got to play some games of camouflage on the nature trails and then work as teams, led by some of our 5-8 students who didn't go to Burke, building some habitats for bunnies and small animals. There was a lot of great team work and leadership on display and now the small animals that live in our woods have 5 great new shelters to keep them safe!

Principal Willey and his leadership team having lunch in his office!

Mr. Foote can be seen here working with 5th grader Riley Cross on a new computer program that records students while they are playing and provides instant feedback in areas like rhythm, timing and pitch. Students in band will then be able to use this program to practice at home and continue to get feedback and help them master their craft.

February 17th: CCSD Middle School Dance @ Waterford School 7pm-9pm

February 17th: 3/4 Chinese NY parade

February 24th: Spirit wear order forms and money due (see order form above)

February 27th-March 7th: Winter break (no school)

March 7th: Walden Town meeting day (Located at Walden School)

March 8th: School resumes

March 13th: Winter activities day (Burke)

March 17th: Early release day (noon), afternoon in-service for faculty and staff

March 20: Winter activities day (Burke)

2022-2023 Walden Family Handbook can be located at https://walden.ccsuvt.net/ under the Community Resources tab.

Email: anthony.fontana@ccsuvt.net
Website: https://walden.ccsuvt.net/
Location: 135 Cahoon Farm Road, West Danville, VT, USA
Phone: (802)563-3000