Village Voice - Volume 25, Issue 11
- Chrissy Barry
- Nov 12
- 4 min read
Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 13th, 3rd Grade Field Trip to Museum of Cultural & Natural History
Friday, November 14th, Kindergarten Lantern Walk
Monday, November 17th, 6:00pm, Village Community Council Meeting
Tuesday, November 18th, 3,4,5 Grade Field Trip to the Hult Center
Tuesday, November 18th, 5:30PM, Board Meeting, Library
Wednesday, November 19th, Picture Retake Day
Quick Links
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Administrator's Message
Greetings Village School Community!
Each November, many Waldorf and Waldorf inspired schools and communities celebrate the Lantern Walk. This event is a reverent activity of light that honors the quiet turning of the seasons and the warmth we carry inside us. Rooted in the story of Saint Martin, a Roman soldier who cut his cloak in half with his sword to share with a beggar on a cold night, the festival reminds us that kindness and inner light can brighten even the darkest times.
At dusk, the K-2 students walk together carrying handmade lanterns singing songs about light, sharing, and warmth. The Lantern Walk offers a moment of pause before the rush of the winter months, a chance to gather as a community, and to remember that each small flame represents our capacity for compassion, courage, and care for one another.
Warm wishes to the kinder, first, and second graders and their families as they carry on the tradition of the Lantern Walk and keep us grounded in peace through the winter months!
Sincerely,
Roz, Shannon, and Andy
Turkey Dinners
This year, A3 High School in Springfield is offering full turkey dinners to families who could use them. If you would like to receive a dinner on Monday, 11/24 please fill out this form by Monday, 11/17.
Meals will be limited to the first 20 families to sign up. Meal pickup will take place at the A3 High School parking lot (615 Main St. in Springfield) from 1:00 to 4:00pm on Monday, 11/24.
8th Grade Wreath Sale
Every purchase you make directly supports our fundraiser to help our class get to Twin Rocks Outdoor School for our 8th grade trip in June 2026.
Choose a holiday wreath or swag for your door! Choose a couple, and get a deal!
Wreaths and swag will be available for pickup at the Village School 12/15 - 12/18. We will also have a couple community pickup sites TBA! For those of you that need further assistance, we are offering delivery with a fee.
Thank you for supporting our class!
Happy shopping! 🌟
The Village School Class of 2026
November Birthdays
Handwork Happenings
Naomi, Arrow, Asa, Murphy, Richard and Tessa show off their beautiful handwork projects!
Library News - OBOB
Oregon Battle of the Books (OBOB) is starting soon for grades 3-5 and 6-8. OBOB is a voluntary, state-wide reading program in which students form teams of four, read from a set of 16 books, then participate in "battles" where they answer trivia questions about the books. OBOB is a great way to encourage children to read literature from a variety of genres and learn positive teamwork skills. You can also read the books to your child and listen to audiobooks! There is no fee for students to sign up and books can be checked out from the library.
Be on the lookout for OBOB sign up sheets that interested students bring home, or you can complete the digital form. Students may form their own team or sign up and I will place them on a team. OBOB will be an extracurricular activity taking place outside of school hours. I will need at least one parent coach to volunteer for each team. This involves hosting a meeting, (usually once a week or once every 2 weeks) helping the children decide what books to read, and helping them practice answering questions. If you are interested in coaching, please provide your name and contact information on the OBOB sign up sheet. Participation may depend on having enough parent volunteers. For more information, you can explore the OBOB website or contact me. Molly Bautista, VS Librarian, molly@eugenevillageschool.org
Village School Lunch Diaries
Another week of incredible lunches!
Pizza Bagels
Chickpea Tandoori
Spaghetti with marinara sauce
Soft tacos
Yumm Bowls
Health Reminders
Community Bulletin Board
Waldorf graduate, university graduate in English and art, is beginning work as a registered nurse at Sacred Heart Hospital. She is seeking housing in Eugene or Springfield: a studio, apartment, or granny unit, under $1000 a month. Any leads? Please contact Elizabeth Graham De’Leon at:
This is the last weekend to cheer on our Village School middle schoolers - Alison, Marie, and Serena! Tickets are HALF OFF this Friday with code "NIFTYFIFTY"
Do your kids love nature exploration and outdoor adventures? Then check out Nearby Nature's Natural Neighbors After School program! K-5th grade participants enjoy hiking, natural science, Earth art, and free time in Nearby Nature's outdoor classroom and Alton Baker Park. Programs happen Tuesdays and Fridays from 2:30-5:30 pm and Wednesdays from 2-5:30 pm, rain or shine, with flexible drop off for the first hour of each day and pick up between 5-5:30 pm. Online enrollment is ongoing -- details at Natural Neighbors After School. Scholarship assistance available. https://www.nearbynature.org/natural-neighbors/.
Does your tween or teen love the outdoors and want to learn survival skills? Whole Earth Nature School has a transformative program called FOREST Understory that does just that! This unique opportunity is an eight-month program that immerses 6th to 10th grade students into the world of ancestral wilderness skills. On the first Saturday of every month, we focus an entire day on a unique skill and improve on lessons from the month before. FOREST Understory builds confidence, creates strong friendships, and deepens nature connection. Come join us for this amazing experience!
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