Upcoming Events
September 6th, 8:25am - 11:45am, First Day of School! (half day - 11:45am release)
Wednesday, September 6th, 8:45am-10am, New Parent Orientation
Friday, September 8th, Rose Ceremony, 9AM
Tuesday, September 12th, 6:00pm Parent Council Meeting (Village School Library)
Wednesday, September 20th, Back to School Night
Administrator's Message
Greetings Village School Community!
We are so excited to see you tomorrow! We are feeling so grateful for the fire crews who have been working hard on the Bedrock and Lookout fires. The air is so much clearer since Bedrock has been nearly contained. Starting school with blue skies is not only a good portent for the year, it means we can spend time outside at recess, which helps the transition from summer days immensely.
Campus is bound to be a little chaotic on the first days of school, with students finding new classroom and teachers, rusty pick up/drop off skills, and construction still going on in the courtyard. Please drive slowly and give yourself extra time during drop off and pick up times. We will be continuing the after school pick up policy as follows:
It is important to us that the school grounds remain a safe and healthy space for child learning and development. For these reasons, we will be enforcing the following protocol for after school pick up times: Starting at 2:50pm, all children grade five and lower must be accompanied by a parent or guardian WITHIN ~25 FEET of the child. Any upper grades students not accompanied by a parent or guardian must be off campus by 3:15pm unless otherwise directed by staff. Any students grades five and below not accompanied by a parent or guardian will be directed to the after care program.
Please see the policy below for how to drop off your students safely.
Also, mark your calendar on September 20th for our Back to School Night. We will be gathering up to download a huge load of information with regards to the “nuts and bolts” of the Village School-how to, what to expect, and Q and A will all be a part of this important meeting. Stay tuned for more information!
Some cool things happening in the sky this week! One extra special event: Friday, September 8th, you can see a dim star between the top and right corners of Pegasus’ Great Square. This star is called Helevetios and it is orbited by the first exoplanet (a planet outside our solar system) ever discovered. The planet is called Dimidium, which means “half” in Latin, because it has half the mass of Jupiter. Very cool!
We are truly looking forward to a great year with this fantastic community. See you tomorrow!
Parent Campus Cleanup Day
A HUGE thank you to the parent volunteers who came and did such incredibly work--weeding, cleaning out the garden, getting the Commons ready on our Campus Cleanup Day!!
Health and Safety Announcement
August 2023
Revised quarantine and isolation guidelines for Village School
If a STUDENT, STAFF or VOLUNTEER tests positive for COVID: Isolation for 5 days is required. The infected person may return to school on day 6 if all symptoms are resolved, and has been fever-free for 24 hours without medication. One negative test is required in order to return to school, either on day 6 or later. Wearing a mask is strongly recommended until day 11.
Or, isolate for 10 days and return to school or work on day 11 without the requirement of testing, if symptoms are resolved and fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
If a STUDENT, STAFF or VOLUNTEER is exposed to Covid outside of the home regardless of vaccination status: Advise family to watch for symptoms. Strongly recommend that the student, staff, or volunteer tests for COVID 5-7 days after exposure, or at the onset of symptoms.
If a STUDENT, STAFF or VOLUNTEER is exposed to Covid within the household, regardless of vaccination status: If the exposed student, staff, or volunteer is symptom free they may continue coming to school. Advise family to watch for developing symptoms. Strongly recommend that the student, staff, or volunteer tests for COVID 5-7 days after exposure, or at the onset of symptoms. Strongly recommend that the student, staff, or volunteer wear a mask during the duration of the family member's illness.
Operation School Bell
The Assistance League of Eugene supports a program of student assistance called Operation School Bell. This program supports families who are experiencing financial hardship shop at Fred Meyer for up to $120 on school clothes or shoes for their children.
This year the Village School has 12 spots available. If you would like your child to be included in Operation School Bell this fall please complete The Village School Operation School Parent/Guardian Request Form.
The form needs to be filled out and submitted by September 18th. Since spots are limited, if we have more than 12 people apply we will run a lottery and notify you if you receive a shopping spot or not.
Volunteering!
As we work toward reuniting our Village School community, more opportunities to volunteer are coming up! 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 take part in.
One of the ways to contribute to our school community is by attending Parent Council Meetings! We will be holding our first meeting of the school year in the Village School Library. 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!
Here is a link to our Volunteer Packet.
Please talk to the Volunteer Coordinator, Chrissy Barry for more information!
chrissy@eugenevillageschool.org
541-345-7285
Don't forget to sign in to HelpCounter and report your hours so we can see the amazing contributions from our Village School Families
How to keep children safe during
Drop off and pick up at
The Village School
*We require students in grades K-3 to be walked to their classroom door by a parent or guardian. Parking is available on 35th ave, Glen Oak Dr, Knob Hill Ln, and Donald St.
If you’d like to drop off your 4th-8th grade student please follow these guidelines:
1. Approach the school from Donald Street. This reduces two way traffic on 35th Ave.
2. Use Drop-Off zone for Drop off only. (At the curb near the stairs leading to the school)
3. Always park in the correct direction and on the correct side of the street.
4. Do not park on the wrong side of the street. Do not stop cars in the middle of the street.
5. Have children exit on Curb side of car, not the street side.
6. Please say your “goodbyes” before you stop, and avoid lingering.
Please see the map below for pathways that can be used during our courtyard construction.
The courtyard will not be accessible this week and part of next week. The map provides directions for students and families to approach the middle school and grades (K-2) classrooms affected by the courtyard construction work.
For middle school, the blue pathway steers people from the two main accesses along 35th avenue to the entryway by the back of the Commons.
For grades K-2, the red line steers you from 35th avenue to a path along the playground side of the classrooms.
The Village Kitchen
We are excited to be back in the kitchen, serving nutritious and delicious meals to staff and students again! As you look over the monthly menus with your child, please keep the following in mind:
Each lunch includes a generous offering of fresh fruits and vegetables from our salad bar as well as organic milk.
We make our meals from scratch using mostly organic ingredients and prioritizing purchasing from local farms, producers and distributors.
We follow nutrition guidelines set forth by the USDA and ODE school food programs.
In order to maintain an affordable and sustainable program all meals are vegetarian. Vegan options are available upon request.
If your child has a food allergy and needs accommodation, please have your child’s medical provider fill out the dietary restriction form and speak with us before they go through the lunch line. You may download and print the form from our school website or ask for a paper copy in the school office.
We offer a sit-down, hot breakfast in the cafeteria before school. Service starts at 8:00 and ends at 8:20 so children can arrive at their classrooms on time.
Menu items are subject to change if unforeseen circumstances occur.
Menus are available on the school website every month. Paper copies are available in the office. We share highlights and photos every week in the family newsletter.
With expanded eligibility guidelines, the majority of Village Schools students will receive free breakfasts and lunches this school year! Please complete the Free and Reduced Meal Application as soon as possible. You must fill out a new form every school year. Families that do not qualify can pay online at https://mealapp.lunchtimesoftware.net/Default.aspx Breakfast price is $2.25. Lunch price is $4.25. If a student brings a home lunch and would like to purchase a glass of organic milk the price is $1.00.
Our nationally recognized, award winning food service program relies upon parent volunteers. To maintain our offerings of amazing food, lovingly prepared for staff and students we need your help! Please consider contributing to our school community by helping for a few hours, one day a week this fall. To find out more about this fun opportunity, contact Toña at taguilar@eugenevillageschool.org or 541-510-8604. Thank you for your ongoing support.
September Menus
September Breakfast and Lunch Menus are now available to view below! You are also welcome to pick up a paper copy in the office.
Free and Reduced Lunch
Please Check and See If You Qualify!
The new free and reduced lunch income requirements have been significantly expanded so please apply, even if you think you may not qualify! Families of four earning up to $90,000 qualify for free meals.
If you have not yet done so, take a moment to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application. (the site is up and running)
Our school’s Title I funding is based on the number of qualified households we have, so it is crucial that everyone see if they qualify.
If you received a direct certification letter from the school district that lists your student(s) eligibility, please turn that into the office instead of the free and reduced lunch application.
Contact Tristin in the office for details at office@eugenevillageschool.org
How to Pay for Meals
Please log in to the LunchTime School Payment Portal to pay for school meals and to check your balance at https://www.schoolpaymentportal.com/Login.aspx
Below is a QR code to use to access the handy phone app.
Village School Fundraising
Shop locally or online and raise funds for Village School with your
back-to-school shopping, and throughout the year!
We encourage everyone to use the following fundraising programs that help local vendors and bring fundraising dollars to our school. Even if you have registered before, please take a moment to make sure your accounts are updated with current credit/debit card information.
eScrip – Market of Choice
eScrip is a program that earns a percentage of your purchases for local retailers such as Market of Choice. eScrip has an online mall and dining program as well. To register:
Log onto www.eScrip.com
Create an account
Register debit & credit cards. Site is secured.
Enter Our Group I.D. 9130886 (If you do a search by name, enter "The Village School") Shop at eScrip merchants [Market of Choice], online mall, and local dining.
Use the cards that you registered in eScrip for all your purchases.
Be sure to update your cards in your eScrip account when they change numbers.
Sequential BioFuels
Sequential BioFuels, located at 18th and Chambers and at 86714 McVay Hwy (just off 30th ave and Interstate-5), will donate 5 cents per gallon of fuel if you mention The Village School at the time of purchase.
Fred Meyer Community Rewards
Earn the Village School rewards when you shop at Fred Meyer. Go to: https://www.fredmeyer.com/i/community/community-rewards, establish an account or login to your existing account. Go to "MyAccount". Under the Community Rewards tab, click "edit", and when prompted, enter either 80855 or Village School. Click the entry tab next to Village School and "save". Once this is set, your purchases made with your Fred Meyer rewards or card will create donations to The Village School.
Amazon.com
Go to https://eugenevillageschool.org/support-us. By clicking this link and accessing Amazon.com, you can earn The Village School up to 15% of your purchase through Amazon.com. Bookmark the initial link, attach it to your browser and let this be your link to Amazon.com.
Office Depot/Office Max
Give 5% back to the Village School when purchasing school supplies! Simply make a purchase of qualifying school supplies, provide your school ID at checkout and your designated school will receive 5% back in credits for FREE supplies! The Village School ID number: 70115184
A Message from the Counselor
Counseling Corner
School Counselor - Mrs. Rebecca
Welcome back to school. I hope you had a rejuvenating summer. I am excited to start my third year at The Village School and working with all of your students. I provide classroom lessons, individual counseling, small group counseling, 504 coordination and consultation with staff, parents and administrators. If you would like support for your child’s social-emotional needs, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I am here to help! You can email me at rmacemon@eugenevillageschool.org or call me at 541-345-7285.
I will often share resources, ideas and information in the Village Voice. Transitions can be challenging for all of us, this article from parents.com gives some great ideas for the back-to-school transition: The Age-By-Age Guide for Making this the Smoothest Back-to-School Transition Yet.
We are so excited to see you tomorrow!
Help Wanted
Substitute Teacher & Substitute Educational Assistant
Duties: Serve as substitute teacher or substitute classroom assistant.
Qualifications: Experience working with groups of children. Knowledge of Waldorf curriculum a plus.
Teachers require Valid Oregon Teaching License:
[Main lesson (K-8), Movement/PE, Spanish, Music, Handwork]
Instructional Assistant (BA and fingerprint background check required) Willingness to get CPR training Background check required Complete Covid vaccination records Salary Range: $26 per hour for Teachers, $18 - $20 per hour for Assistants
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Benefits include our healthy lunch service, PERS coverage.
Parent Council
The first Parent Council Meeting of the year will be on September 12th at 5:30pm! We will be meeting at the Village School Library.
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!
Community Bulletin Board
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