Our 2020-2021 School Calendar can be found here!
🍃FOREST SCHOOL WEEK Monday, May 17 through Thursday, May 20. Students will enjoy a wonder-filled week packed with special nature-themed activities. We will be outside as much as possible. Dress your child(ren) accordingly. Forest School week will end with a camp-out Friday, May 21 to Saturday, May 22. This is weather-permitting. If your family owns a tent and you’re willing to share it with our camp-out, please let Mrs. Courlas know (937 829 5446).
🥇OLYMPIC GAMES Monday, May 24 through Wednesday, May 26. Students will compete by houses for medals and “world records” in our inaugural Olympic Games! More details to follow soon.
⭐MEMORIAL DAY No classes on Monday, May 31. .
🎭 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL WEEK Tuesday, June 1 through Thursday, June 3. Focused on Shakespeare plays, characters, history of the Globe Theatre, as well as the life of the Bard himself, students will form a deepening relationship and fondness for this treasure of Western civilization. Our Festival week will be capped off by performances of Romeo and Juliet on Friday, June 4 at 7PM and Saturday, June 5 at 7PM. Tickets will be available soon!
🏆 CERTAMEN COMPETITION Monday, June 7 during chapel. This is a school-wide competition reviewing this past year’s Latin and classical studies. Parents are welcome to attend this special event, as well. The competition begins at 12:45pm. Winners of each Form will be awarded with the annual Laurel Wreath award.
🎉 NIGHT OF BLESSING Wednesday, June 9. This is a school-wide evening of celebration and blessing before summer break.
🌻 SUMMER CAMPS We have made the exciting decision to run three week-long summer enrichment camps! 8:30am to 4pm. $40 per child for 5 days.
- First Day of School: Tue., Sep 8; Fall Term Begins
- Thanksgiving Break: Mon., Nov. 23 - Fri., Nov. 27
- Advent Begins: Mon., Nov. 30
- *Term 1 Examinations Week: Mon., Dec. 7 - Thu. Dec. 10
- "Christmas School:" Mon. Dec. 7 - Thu. Dec. 17 (Christmas-themed literature, art, poetry, handicrafts, caroling, baking, serving, and celebrating for the two weeks before Christmas break!)
- St. Nicholas Day Celebration: Mon., Dec. 7
- Christmas Family Feast
- Last Day of Fall Term Classes: Thu., Dec. 17.
- Christmas Break: Mon., Dec 21 to Fri., Jan. 1
- Classes Resume: Mon., Jan 4; Winter Term Begins
- Twelfth Night Celebration: Tue., Jan 5 (A festival that takes place on the last night of the Twelve Days of Christmas marking the coming of the Epiphany.)
- No School: Mon., Jan. 18: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- No School: Mon., Feb. 15: Presidents' Day
- Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday): Tue., Feb. 16
- St. Patrick's Day Cèilidh: Wed., Mar. 17
- Speech Meet Week: Mon., Mar. 22 - Thu. Mar. 25
- **Term 2 Examinations Week: Mon., Mar. 22 - Thu. Mar. 25
- Formal Spring Luncheon & Talent Show: Wed., Mar. 24
- Last Day of Winter Term Classes: Thu., Mar. 25
- Holy Week Break: Mon., Mar. 29 - Thu., Apr. 1
- Classes Resume: Mon., Apr. 5; Spring Term Begins
- School-wide Late Night Party / Sleepover: Fri., Apr. 23
- Talent Show: Wed., Apr. 28
🍃FOREST SCHOOL WEEK Monday, May 17 through Thursday, May 20. Students will enjoy a wonder-filled week packed with special nature-themed activities. We will be outside as much as possible. Dress your child(ren) accordingly. Forest School week will end with a camp-out Friday, May 21 to Saturday, May 22. This is weather-permitting. If your family owns a tent and you’re willing to share it with our camp-out, please let Mrs. Courlas know (937 829 5446).
🥇OLYMPIC GAMES Monday, May 24 through Wednesday, May 26. Students will compete by houses for medals and “world records” in our inaugural Olympic Games! More details to follow soon.
⭐MEMORIAL DAY No classes on Monday, May 31. .
🎭 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL WEEK Tuesday, June 1 through Thursday, June 3. Focused on Shakespeare plays, characters, history of the Globe Theatre, as well as the life of the Bard himself, students will form a deepening relationship and fondness for this treasure of Western civilization. Our Festival week will be capped off by performances of Romeo and Juliet on Friday, June 4 at 7PM and Saturday, June 5 at 7PM. Tickets will be available soon!
🏆 CERTAMEN COMPETITION Monday, June 7 during chapel. This is a school-wide competition reviewing this past year’s Latin and classical studies. Parents are welcome to attend this special event, as well. The competition begins at 12:45pm. Winners of each Form will be awarded with the annual Laurel Wreath award.
🎉 NIGHT OF BLESSING Wednesday, June 9. This is a school-wide evening of celebration and blessing before summer break.
🌻 SUMMER CAMPS We have made the exciting decision to run three week-long summer enrichment camps! 8:30am to 4pm. $40 per child for 5 days.
- The American Journey West: June 28-July 2
- Wind in the Willows: July 19-23
- Medieval Legends & Lore: August 9-13
Would your child thrive in our whole-hearted learning community?
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CULTIVATING HABITS OF WISDOM AND VIRTUE FEEDING MINDS WITH A FEAST OF LIVING IDEAS |
JOINING THE GREAT CONVERSATION THROUGH THE GREAT BOOKS, GREAT THINKERS, AND GREAT WORKS OF THE WESTERN TRADITION
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“I am the VINE, you are the BRANCHES. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing." John 15:5 NKJV
Branches & Vine Cottage School is a four-day Classical Charlotte Mason school located in Dayton, Ohio. In partnership with families, and guided by the Word of God, we provide a rich and varied feast of ideas reflective of truth, goodness, and beauty that will equip students to lead lives of wisdom and virtue to the glory of Christ.
Branches & Vine Cottage School is a four-day Classical Charlotte Mason school located in Dayton, Ohio. In partnership with families, and guided by the Word of God, we provide a rich and varied feast of ideas reflective of truth, goodness, and beauty that will equip students to lead lives of wisdom and virtue to the glory of Christ.
An educational initiative of Calvary South Dayton