Upcoming Events
Tuesday, June 6th, Parent Council Meeting Zoom
Wednesday, June 7th, 6th Grade Play
Thursday, June 8th, 4th Grade Field Trip to Skinner Butte Park
Thursday, June 8th, 5th Grade Field Trip to the Library
Friday, June 9th, No School
Tuesday, June 13th, 3rd Grade Field Trip to Salem
Tuesday, June 13th, 4th Grade Field Trip to Library
Thursday, June 15th, Rose Ceremony
Thursday, June 15th, 6:30pm,
8th Grade Graduation
Friday, June 16th, Last Day of School! 11:45am Dismissal
Administrator's Message
Greetings Village School Community!
With 8.5 days left in the school year, things are moving fast! Spirit Week, bowling, concerts, trips to the park, popsicles, play practice, fun in the sun, and on and on! We are finishing the school year with a bang. Spirit Week was really fun, seeing all the different creative outfits and ways students came up with to celebrate VS spirit. Our favorite day was career day, seeing all the various things that our students might become when they grow up! It has also been AWESOME to see all the plays this year, after such a long break.
Last week we also held our Spring Concert, which went smashingly. Thanks to everyone involved who helped put that show together, most especially our fantastic music teachers Mr. Brett, Chris Halaska, and Ms. Jennifer! The students sounded great and the weather was fine! Be sure to check out the photos and videos in this week’s edition if you weren’t able to make it here for the concert.
Middle school students have also been working hard with the help and oversight of Andy Peara on completing this year’s yearbook. All the classes had a class photo last week for the yearbook and they are looking great! We can’t wait to see the final version. What a year it’s been!
Reminder: Please make a plan to return all your student’s library books in the next two weeks!!
Thank you so much!
Sincerely,
Roz, Shannon, and Andy
June & July Birthdays
Spring Music Assembly
The Spring Music assembly was a wonderful showcase of the 4th through 8th graders hard work throughout the year. Thank you to Brett, Chris, Jennifer and the students--it's been a great year of music! Click here for Videos of the performances thanks to Ms. Chrissy and her husband James!
5th Grade Field Trip to Emerald Lanes
The 5th graders got to go on a fun-filled field trip to Emerald Lanes for a morning of bowling!
Student Art Projects
Students show off the paper mache art projects they've been working on with Mercedes!
Village Kitchen
On Friday we welcomed farmers from Rainbow Acres Community Farm into our school garden. They brought two miniature ponies, Cupcake and Moose, with them for students from KG and 1st grade to meet. Children had the opportunity to learn about the farm and what role the ponies fill out there as well as feed and brush Cupcake and Moose!
Students from 2nd, 1st and 8th grade helped harvest lettuce and radishes from the school garden for use on our salad bar. Yum!
Toña Aguilar
June Menus
June Breakfast and Lunch Menus are now available to view below! You are also welcome to pick up a paper copy in the office.
Volunteering!
Village School families are asked to contribute and record at least 40 hours of volunteer work at the school each year, and single parent households are asked to contribute 20 hours. It is this support that allows us to offer such strong programs with limited financial resources. We also welcome grandparents and other relatives to volunteer in your place!
Be sure to watch your email, the Village Voice and the Village Vine for messages from Parent Council, your class coordinator, your child's teacher and the Village School Kitchen, to see the volunteer needs that are coming up for you to enjoy.
If you haven't filled out your volunteer paperwork yet, please stop by the office to pick up a packet.
Another way to contribute to our school community is by attending Parent Council Meetings! Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, June 6th at 5:30 PM. We are still holding these meetings by Zoom so they are easy to attend (even while making dinner or folding laundry) and every parent and guardian's voice is valued in decisions about what Parent Council funds are used for, events that are held and collaborations with departments and teachers at the Village School!
We adore our volunteers! Village School would not be what it is without you. Thank you so much for making Village School the incredible community it is!
Don't forget to sign in to HelpCounter and report your hours so we can see the amazing contributions from our Village School Families. If you
Summer Garden Volunteers Needed
The school garden is in need of caretakers in June and July.
Our chickens will need water every few days and food checked once a week.
The garden itself will need watering every couple of days.
You get eggs and veggies to eat out of the garden during your volunteer time!
Please contact Brett if you can help out.
Spirit Week
Thank you all for your enthusiasm on Spirit Day! We loved seeing all the different costumes and school spirit!
Please join us at the next Parent Council Meeting!
The next Parent Council Meeting will be on Tuesday, June 6th at 5:30pm!
Please join us and send questions and ideas to parentcouncil@eugenevillageschool.org.
The notes from past meetings can be found here.
Every Village School parent and guardian is a part of Parent Council - The Virtual Parent Council Meetings are open to all parents and guardians on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
You can also engage with Village School families on the Parent Council Facebook page, The Village Vine!
Village School Lunch Diaries
This lunch was spectacular! Tofu sushi bowls with fresh kimchi made fresh by Taylor! Roasted asparagus, kale apple slaw, and salad.
Yummy burritos with the Village School's famous chimichurri sauce and tangy salsa.
Community Bulletin Board
Eugene - Springfield Youth Orchestra String Academy
Friendly Park Little Free Library Celebration
Museum Tickets
One of our parents has generously donated 4 passes to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum in Eugene. Please stop by the office if you would like one!
1Pass
On June 10th, Eugene Rec will be releasing 1Pass. Kids can access 16 exciting partner destinations during the summer for a flat fee of $60, providing more fun at an affordable price. These carefully selected destinations include swimming pools, museums, golf courses, trampoline parks, bowling alleys, disc golf courses, indoor basketball, roller skating, miniature golf and more. See the website for more details!
Ophelia's Place
Ophelia’s Place is a prevention-based nonprofit, serving girls ages 10-18 in Lane and Linn Counties. Their spring calendar of events and activities for youth and parents can be found on their website: https://www.opheliasplace.net/activities-workshops
WordCrafters
See upcoming Workshops and Reading groups from WordCrafters. Wordcrafters provides writers and readers opportunities to strengthen their craft, deepen their connection with literature, and share their knowledge with each other and with future generations.
