Welcome to the Dogwood Class!

I am so excited to explore and learn in the forest with you this year.

Contact Info:

Phone:

  • Ellen: (434) 459-9252

Email: dogwood@cbiforestschool.com

How to communicate:

  • It’s great to talk during drop-off, but extended face-to-face interactions may not always be possible at drop-off and pick-up. However, please always feel free to contact me by text or email!

  • Please email any health-related correspondence to school admin as well as me: Jill (director@cbiforestschool.com), Clara (shalom@cbiforestschool.com), and my (dogwood@cbiforestschool.com). Or just use this link!

Welcome to another incredible year in the Forest!!

At CBI Forest School, a Charlottesville, Virginia private elementary school with classrooms outside in Charlottesville, Virginia, three elementary students stand in a meadow in the sunshine.
At CBI Forest School, a Charlottesville, Virginia private elementary school with nature-based education, 4 elementary students do a writing exercise next to a lake in the sunshine.

Dogwood Class Info

everyday pack & Checklist:

Label everything!

  • A Full water bottle (14-18 oz insulated water bottles are great for keeping water cool on hot days)

  • Lunch

  • Snack kept in an outer pocket for easy access

  • A large Ziplock containing an extra set of weather-appropriate clothes + extra socks.

  • In warmer months: it’s a nice idea to have electrolyte packets to have with water in the afternoon or an extra drink such as Gatorade.

  • Always check the weather! If there's a possibility for rain, please wear or pack rain gear.

Class Gear List

🌸 Yoga Mat

🌸 Sit-Upon

🌸 2 boxes of Tissues

🌸 1 box of Paper Masks

ALL-SCHOOL GEAR LIST →