Cornwall School News 3.28.26

I am so grateful for the families of this community. An annoying injury landed me on crutches this week; as a result, I had to reach out to parents a couple of times to ask for help in pulling off our Wednesday night band and chorus performance. The fact that I didn't hesitate to ask is, in itself, indicative of the generosity and support I knew I could count on. I know that families will help when they can. Helping out with prepping for and taking down the concert was just one of the ways that parents and caregivers have showed up to help us make special events, field trips, experiences and other important parts of our students' learning possible. Thank you, from all of us, and all our kids at Cornwall School.

Wed, 4/1 8:00 am FOCS meeting at the Cornwall Town Hall

Wed, 4/1 Kindergarten Art Show! Families welcome 7:50 - 8:30 or 12:10 - 12:30

Wed, 4/1 Early Release

Thurs, 4/2 Start of state "VTCAP" testing, grades 3-5

Sat, 4/11 Family Day at the Museum, Middlebury College free event (see below)

4/20 - 4/24 No School, April Vacation

Wed, 5/6, Early Release

Thurs, 5/7, 5th Grade Exhibition, 1:15 pm

• April brings wonky weather - warm one day, frigid the next! Help your student have the outdoor clothes they need.

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

• Early Release Wednesday schedule: pick-ups at 12:50; buses leave at approximately 1:05

• Our school day starts at 7:50. Students who arrive after 8:10 are missing important learning time.

Our band and chorus students put on a beautiful concert! After months of shlepping instruments back and forth to school, practicing at home, and then 3 rehearsals with new friends in the Bridport band and chorus, our students performed in their spiffy concert outfits Wednesday evening at Middlebury College's Wilson Hall. Pre-performance jitters were conquered, notes were hit, and These Green Hills brought tears. We are so proud of our students!

Cornwall School extends an enormous thanks to all the families who delivered instruments to school after students forgot to bring them on their lesson day; helped wrangle our musicians during rehearsals when we were short staffed; and transported music stands that would not all fit in one car. This would not have been possible without you.

Nor, of course, would it have been possible without the enormous efforts of Kate Cunningham. Rock on, Mrs. Cunningham!

A huge thank you to Marie Berno of Sew and Vac in Middlebury, who sewed these beautiful book bags for our kinders with their name letters. They bring the bags to library each week to browse for books; a line of them with their bags slung over their shoulder, headed to the library is a true bucket-filler! Thank you soooo much, Marie! 💙

Sign-Ups in Progress

• Staff Appreciation - Meeting Snacks openings starting in April!
  
• After School Scholarship, up to $100 reimbursement: please fill out this form

FOCS Monthly Meetings

We are currently looking for an FOCS treasurer if you have any interest please reach out for more info!

• Wednesday, April 1 - 8:00 am at the Cornwall Town Hall
• Monday, May 4 - 6:30pm at the school library
• Monday, June 1 - 6:30pm at the school library

Events

• April/May - Grounds clean up, TBD
• May 5- 9 Teacher and Staff appreciation week (Zara D. + vacant)
• June - 5th Grade Promotion (FOCS Officer)
• June - All Out Day - Button Bay? (Alison D.+ vacant)

Questions? Contact focs.vt@gmail.com.

To offer your real-world expertise for students whose topic relates to your work, contact Nadya or Jenny!

nbech@acsdvt.org

jmuskopf@acsdvt.org

Sign up to bring snacks for the Monday staff meetings. Openings starting in April.

Staff Appreciation - Meeting Snacks