Cornwall School News
9.26.26
Message from the Principal
What a lovely potluck and Back to School night we had this week! And what a perfect September evening! I’m enormously grateful to FOCS for organizing this wonderful community event, and to all the families who set up tables and chairs, brought flowers, table cloths, delicious food, and ensured that the space was spotlessly clean after!
It was wonderful to bring our school community to eat, talk, and laugh together. And students were so proud and excited to show families their learning spaces and experiences.
With gratitude,
Nadya
Important Dates
Mon, 10/5, ACSD School Board Town Hall Meeting at Weybridge (6:00 pm)
Wed, 10/7, Early Release (12:50 pm)
Fri, 10/9, Harvest Fest (see volunteer opportunities from FOCS)
Thurs, 10/22, Teacher conferences
Fri, 10/23, No School
Fri, 10/30, School Pictures
Reminders and Useful Bits
- Annual forms: We are still missing annual forms from many families. Please contact Laurie in the main office if you have not yet turned in your annual forms. Students cannot go on field trips without them!
- Early Release Times: On early release days, pick-ups leave BEFORE busses. Please arrive by 12:50 if you are picking up. Busses leave Cornwall approximately 1:05 - 1:10, after they arrive from the middle and high school pick-up.
- Student and Family Handbook: Our updated handbook is available on the button below, as well as on the ACSD website. It is a working draft, which means you may still find a typo! We welcome feedback. :-)
Safety Update
On Friday we practiced a lockdown. Safety drills of this kind are required by Vermont law. Classroom teachers talked with students about different directions they might hear in a safety situation, such as “evacuate”, “clear the halls”, or “lockdown”. Then I called the word “lockdown” over the radio and down the halls, and students practiced being quiet and following directions from staff.
This can be an emotional topic for students and families. We talked with students in a developmentally appropriate way before and after the drill, and then we quickly moved on about our regular day.
If you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out.
In partnership,
Nadya
FOCS News
Magic the Gathering Club
Mindy Harvey and Angela Foley (both are interventionists at Cornwall school) introduce 2 after school clubs: Builders Club and "Magic the Gathering" Club. Please see details and sign ups below. Donations of clean Legos and Magnet tiles, etc. are welcome!
Please register by Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Builders Club (grades kindergarten-3)
Students in grades kindergarten-3 are welcome to join Builders Club! This club will focus on building with blocks, tiles, Legos, and marble runs! $35 for 7 sessions, or pay what you can.
Sign up for Builders Club here!
"Magic: The Gathering" Club (grade 3-5)
Students in grades 3-5 are invited to join the "Magic: The Gathering" Club! Magic is a strategy game played with special cards. 2-4 players face off with creatures, spells, and artifacts to try to beat their opponent in alternating turns. Students who already know how to play are welcome to come and bring their own cards. New players are also welcome and will be provided with a starter deck of their own. $35 for 7 sessions, or pay what you can.
Where: Cornwall School - with Angela Foley & Mindy Harvey
Fridays 2:50-4:00pm
October 2 - November 20 (no session when there is no school, Oct. 23, 7 total sessions)
Have Fun!
Cornwall School Harvest Fest
WHEN: Friday, October 9th in the afternoon
Want to spend a fun afternoon outside celebrating the fall harvest with the Cornwall School community? FOCS seeks volunteers to help lead hands-on, fun activities for Cornwall students at the annual Cornwall School Harvest Festival! Check out the photos of last year's Harvest Fest for inspiration.
If you are interested and available to help, please save the date and check out the sign-up sheet.
If you have any questions, please let us know at focs.vt@gmail.com or text/call Molly Daly at 802-989-0524
ACSD News
School Board Town Halls
The first ACSD School Board Town Hall is Monday, October 5th at 6pm at Weybridge Elementary School. Child care & light refreshments provided. Learn how the statewide education transformation legislation will impact ACSD. Share hopes & ask questions about the future. Community members from all ACSD towns are welcome to attend any School Board Town Hall.
Ways to help Cornwall School
Donations needed
- non perishable, single-serve snacks such as pretzels, apple sauce/fruit, cheese sticks, crackers and cheese, etc.
- gently used sneakers, any size
- beach toys, especially buckets and small shovels
- trucks, tractors, cars for sand box
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