Cornwall School News 1.30.26

Dear Cornwall families,

When the unexpected comes, that's when you really know what kind of community you have. Cornwall School had a bit of plumbing bad luck on Thursday. Without working sinks or toilets, we could have been plunged into chaos. But our students and staff, with tremendous support from both district staff and Jenny Urban, principal of Bridport, handled the situation with aplomb.

I'm incredibly grateful for the good humor, words of support and flexibility of so many of the families I talked to as I directed pick-up traffic. And I could not be more proud of our team of students and staff at Cornwall School.

In partnership,
Nadya

Wed 2/4 February Early Release - see dismissal times and details

Fri, 2/6 Cornwall School goes XC skiing at Rikert - 2nd of 3 times

Mon, 2/9 Ted Scheu "that poetry guy" comes to Cornwall, grades K-2

Thurs, 2/12 Grades 3 and 5 go downhill skiing at the Middlebury Snow Bowl - details next week

Fri, 2/13 Grade 4 goes downhill skiing at the Middlebury Snow Bowl - details next week

Wed, 2/18 Cornwall School goes XC skiing at Rikert - 3rd of 3 times

• Pick-ups will be dismissed first at 12:50
• Busses will leave Cornwall around 1:05. They pick up students from MUMS and MUHS first before coming to Cornwall School.
• Please call or email by 12:00 if there are changes to your child's dismissal plan.

When there is a 2 hour delay due to snow, we do not serve breakfast at Cornwall School.

We had an exquisite day of skiing at Rikert Outdoor Center in Ripton this past Wednesday. Because of very cold temperatures, we made the decision not to bring the kinders for their first school ski trip. But in spite of single digits, the sun shone bright and there was no wind. It was a winter wonderland!

We had a group of high school skiers from the Green Mountain Valley School in Waitsfield join the 2nd and 5th graders for the first session, and several Cornwall family members volunteered in both the morning and afternoon. I actually only ever saw the back of the 5th graders because they sped off before I could get my mitten off to take a photo! The folks from Rikert were wonderful, and magical memories were made!

We will take two more trips to cross-country ski at Rikert this winter. This is such a special tradition!

We need volunteers to join our cross-country skiers on Wednesday, February 18, 12:00 - 2:00. (This is grades 1, 3 and 4). If you are available and interested, please contact Nadya.

The ACSD Board recently revised Board Policy C30, School Assignment and Intra-District Transfer, to offer more flexibility to ACSD families when choosing an elementary school for their child(ren). If you are interested in having your child attend a different K-5 elementary school, please read more about the policy and the application process here. To apply, use this form or visit your school’s front office or the ACSD District Office for a paper application. The application process begins on January 30th and all applications must be received by March 2nd, 2026.

There will be two information sessions to learn more, ask questions, and get support filling out the application:

• Thurs, February 5th: 5:30-6:30pm Virtual Q&A with the Superintendent. Use this Google meet link.

Weds, February 18: 8:30-9:30am: In person Q+A and Application Assistance at the Superintendent's Office (49 Charles Ave, Middlebury)

Grades K, 2 and 5

8:30 board the bus for Rikert

11:30 arrive back at school

Grades 1, 3, 4

11:30 board the bus for Rikert

2:30 arrive back at school

We received 12 home medication safes that measure 8" x 6.5" x 4". They are metal and use a combination lock or key lock for security options. Please contact Nurse Jones if interested. (See photo below).