Village Voice - Volume 25, Issue 17
- Chrissy Barry
- 5 days ago
- 7 min read
Upcoming Events
Monday, January 19th, No School, Martin Luther King, Jr Day
Wednesday, January 21st, 5:30pm, Prospective Parent Meeting
Wednesday, January 21st, 6:30pm, Middle School Information Meeting
Monday, January 26th, 6:00pm, Village Community Council Meeting, Zoom Link
Friday, January 29th, Sibling Priority Enrollment Applications Due
Friday, January 29th, Intent to Return Forms Due
Friday, January 30th, No School, Grading Day
Quick Links
In the interest of reducing the sheer length of the Village Voice, we have replaced several repeating items with links to shortcuts:
Administrator's Message
Greetings Village School Community!
One week into the new year and things are looking great. Last week our title team kicked off the Winter Easy CBM testing window with the famous One-Minute-Readings, Parent Council organized the Light Up our School with Kindness campaign (see the art work in the breezeway across from the marimba room), office staff started planning for the new parent information meetings, and lots of LEARNING definitely happened in the classrooms.
A little history for the buffs: On this day, January 14th, in 1784, the Continental Congress ratified the Treaty of Paris, thereby ending the Revolutionary War, granting independence to the thirteen original colonies to become the United States of America. The end of the Revolutionary War marked a deliberate choice by the founding members: to step away from power gained through force and toward a nation sustained by restraint, responsibility, civic trust, and popular consent. The US constitution was ratified four years later on June 21, 1788. Here's an appropriate quote for the day, one that reminds us of what ultimately sustains a free society.
“The aim of every political constitution is, or ought to be, first to obtain for rulers men who possess most wisdom to discern, and most virtue to pursue, the common good of the society.” —James Madison, The Federalist Papers : No. 57
On Monday, we will be celebrating one of the great spokesman for realizing our country's founding principles that all [people] are created equal, Martin Luther King. As school will be closed, the holiday provides a great opportunity to talk to your children about the importance of civil rights and participating in our democracy. Here's a link to his famous I have a Dream speech
Thank you for being a part of our community,
Roz, Shannon, and Andy
Prospective Parent & Incoming Middle School Parent Meetings
On Wednesday, January 21st from 5:30 - 7:15pm in the Village School Commons, we will be holding our prospective parent meeting. Please see the schedule below:
5:30 - 6:30 Informational presentation in the Commons for new prospective families (current VS families do not need to attend this portion of the evening)
6:30 - 7:00 Tour for prospective families with an incoming elementary student. Kinder and 1st grade teachers will be available in their classrooms for questions.
6:30 - 7:15 Middle school presentation for current 5th grade families and prospective middle school families
Sibling Priority Enrollment Applications
If you have a sibling who is wanting to enroll at the Village School for the 2026 - 27 school year, please make sure to fill out the sibling priority enrollment lottery application.
These are due by Friday, January 29th. We also have paper copies in the office if you would prefer to fill it out that way.
Intent to Return Forms
If your children are planning to return to the Village School for the 2026 - 27 school year, please make sure to fill out the intent to return form by Friday, January 29th. If needed, there are paper copies in the office, as well.
Annual Giving Campaign - Merry-Go-Round
This year’s annual giving campaign aims to enhance our playground with a new merry-go-round. Spinning features are popular on most playgrounds for children of all ages.
So far, we have raised $1,000 towards our $10,000 goal for this campaign. The Village School and Village School Foundation will help fund any costs that go beyond this level. The proposed changes will bring more excitement and fun for students on the playground. We hope you will join us in our efforts to provide new playground equipment at The Village School. You can support the campaign if you go to Annualgiving.us or follow the QR code below:
Village Kitchen
Our delivery from Wintergreen Farm today was delayed due to one of their farm ewes giving birth. We got to hear all about it when Farmer Chris brought in the produce - napa cabbage, daikon radish and watermelon radish. We will be using the cabbage and daikon for our next batch of kimchi!
Toña Aguilar
Village Community Council
Village Community Council Chairs: Britta Hough and Cory Byers inventory T-shirts and Hoodies for upcoming sales.
Please join us on Monday, January 26th at 6pm for our next Village Community Council Meeting and join the conversation on our upcoming community & fundraising event, Heart of the Village! This will take place on Zoom, so you can join us from the comfort of your home. Here is the Zoom Link. We look forward to seeing you there!
Every Village School parent and guardian is a part of the Village Community Council - The meetings are open to all parents and guardians on the 3rd Monday of each month.
Grandfriends Day - Friday Feb 20th
Mark your calendars for Grandfriends Day! It is happening this year on Friday, February 20th. Here's the sign up form. The event goes from 8:45am to 11:45am, (and later if you join us for lunch.) More details to come soon.
Heart of the Village - Saturday Feb 21st
Here we go! Just one more month until the biggest fundraiser and festival of the year! See below for details and where to sign up for volunteer shifts and silent auction donations.
Sign up here to volunteer for Heart of the Village.
Sign up here to input any donations you've secured to the Silent Auction.
Sign up here to volunteer for Heart of the Village.
Sign up here to input any donations you've secured to the Silent Auction.
Free Dental Clinic for Kids 5 & Up on March 7th
“Our dental hygiene students love kids,” says Michelle Cummins, Lane Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator. The students are ready for Lane’s free, upcoming Dental Clinic for Kids on March 7th.
The clinic is part of “Give Kids a Smile,” a nationwide event in coordination with the American Dental Association Foundation. Under the careful supervision of volunteer dentists and Lane instructors, dental hygiene students will give children ages 5 to 18 free evaluations, sealants, fluoride, x-rays, and preventative dentistry.
Free appointments for kids 5-18 are available anytime between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 7th, but expected to fill quickly. Interested parents should call the Lane Dental Clinic at 541-463-5206 to reserve their child’s spot today. Patients of all ages can call the same number to book low-cost appointments during regular hours.
Phone (541) 463-5206
Handwork Happenings
6th grader, Eowyn shows off their beautiful new scarf.
What's up in the Office
5th graders, Anya, Calliope, and Olive presented Executive Director, Andy with a proposal. Stay tuned!
Village School Lunch Diaries
The most glorious lunch - ramen bowls with edamame, roasted cauliflower, house made kimchi and fresh fruit and veggies galore. How lucky are we?!
Free Dental Clinic for Kids 5 & Up on March 7th (free stuffed animals too).
“Our dental hygiene students love kids,” says Michelle Cummins, Lane Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program Coordinator. The abundant stuffed animals with toothy grins decorating the entry way of the brightly-lit clinic seem to agree. Both the toys and the students are ready for Lane’s free, upcoming Dental Clinic for Kids on March 7th.
The clinic is part of “Give Kids a Smile,” a nationwide event in coordination with the American Dental Association Foundation. Under the careful supervision of volunteer dentists and Lane instructors, dental hygiene students will give children ages 5 to 18 free evaluations, sealants, fluoride, x-rays, and preventative dentistry.
Free appointments for kids 5-18 are available anytime between 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on March 7th, but expected to fill quickly. Interested parents should call the Lane Dental Clinic at 541-463-5206 to reserve their child’s spot today. Patients of all ages can call the same number to book low-cost appointments during regular hours.
Phone (541) 463-5206
Winter Weather
Winter weather is here! Here is some key information families need to know.
When hazardous weather is a concern, decisions regarding schedule changes are made in the early morning, before school, when current weather conditions can be assessed. We follow the 4J District's lead for delays and closures. However, if they choose not to close, we may assess our area, and make our own decision.
Our main concern is the safety of our students and staff. We also believe students and families are best served when schools are open. We will always do our best to make the best decision possible, taking into account all of the factors.
If there is a change in the school schedule, it will be announced normally before 6:30 a.m., by phone and email message.
NO NEWS = NO CHANGE. If there is a change in the school schedule due to inclement weather, we will announce the change.
LTD buses may also be delayed or detoured when there is ice or snow on the ground. Detour information will be posted on the LTD website, www.ltd.org, and publicized to local news media.
Delayed Starts and Early Dismissal: We generally will avoid delayed starts and early dismissal due to weather. However, it is possible that unpredictable or sudden weather conditions will require such a decision to be made. Delayed start times will not alter school dismissal times.
Parent Choice: On any day when inclement weather is a concern and school is in session, families are encouraged to consider road conditions in their areas and make their own decisions based on safety. Please call the office if your child will be absent. Parents’ individual decisions about school attendance for this reason will be honored.
*Be aware: It is impossible to guarantee phone and email message delivery 100% of the time, and your alert may be delayed or blocked. If you are concerned about the weather and have not received a text alert by 6:30 a.m., check the 4J website, radio or TV for information about closures and delays and THEN CHECK THE VILLAGE SCHOOL WEBSITE. At times, our lot and incoming roads are untenable and we may need to call a delay or closure when 4j does not.
LTD Passes
Health Reminders
Community Bulletin Board
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