Cornwall School News 3.3.26

Dear Cornwall School families,

As I shoveled my front step for at least the third time in a week, I considered that while it still looks and feels like winter, March marks a distinct change. Although we had fresh snow more than once, and yes, we're still sledding, the sunlight is brighter and warmer. This week, the scheduling of spring and even end-of-year events seemed to kick into high gear. As we continue to populate the calendar, I’ll include information in the newsletter about upcoming events. If there is a particular event that you’re wondering about, don’t hesitate to reach out. Those very questions help me to solidify a date or a time, and the sooner I can let families know, the easier it is to plan for.

Meanwhile, I will start wearing sunscreen, bringing my sunglasses to recess, and remember to pause and take a few photos to capture the joy!

In partnership,

Nadya

Tues, 3/17 Virtual Family Information Meeting re: healthy relationships (see details below)

Fri, 3/20 Spring Teacher Conferences, no school

Wed, 3/25 Combined Cornwall/Bridport Band and Chorus Concert, 6 pm at Middlebury College

Wed, 4/1 Early Release

ACSD 25-26 Calendar

Dressing for the weather

It's still snowy at school! Kids need to arrive in boots if they come between 7:40 and 7:50. Snow pants are still required as long as we have snow.

Healthy relationships and the prevention of sexual abuse

Sexual abuse prevention programming is required by a Act 1 in the State of Vermont. This year our school counselor, Jackson Goscha, will work with Marissa Hennings from Atria Collective to provide programming to prevent sexual abuse. Atria Collective has a long-standing relationship with ACSD in support of this work.

This prevention program provides a comprehensive approach that:

Teaches children developmentally-appropriate skills that can protect them from sexual abuse and/or support them to go to adults if they have experienced sexual abuse;
Offers parents, educators, and caregivers information and tools that support the healthy sexual development of children and protects them from sexual abuse.

We will host a virtual informational meeting for families on Tuesday, March 17, at 6 pm. Meanwhile, do not hesitate to reach out to Nadya or Jackson with questions, concerns, or for more information.

Magic the Gathering After-School Club

Students in grades 3-5 are invited to join the Magic 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. All are welcome- students who already know how to play please bring your cards, new players will be provided with a starter deck. $30 for 6 sessions or pay what you can.

Where: Cornwall School - 3rd grade classroom, with Mindy Harvey

Fridays 2:50-3:50pm

March 6 - April 17 (no club March 20)

Registration link: click here

After School Scholarship Funds

up to a maximum $100 per student for the academic year 2025-2026,
subject to available funds.

How to:

Select an eligible after school activity for their child (this can be an activity from fall 2025)
Obtain a receipt or invoice from the activity provider that includes provider/organization name, provider address, provider tax ID number (EIN), student’s name, activity name and dates (or session), and amount paid.
fill out this form.
Apply by June 1, 2026.

Questions? Contact focs.vt@gmail.com.

Preschool Interest Survey

If you will have a child who will be 3 years old by September 1, 2026, and you are interested in enrolling in an ACSD preschool for the 2026-2027 school year, please read more here and fill out this interest survey by March 31st, 2026.

2026-2027 ACSD Districtwide Calendar

The 2026-2027 ACSD Calendar is available and can be found on the website here.

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