Village Voice - Volume 25, Issue 19
- Chrissy Barry
- Jan 28
- 6 min read
Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 29th, 7th Grade Field Trip to Museum of Natural & Cultural History
Friday, January 30th, Sibling Priority Enrollment Applications Due
Friday, January 30th, 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!
I like to do a bit of research before writing the administrator’s letter for the VV because it keeps me plugged into larger events, historical, astronomical, and whimsical. I was researching this week and I read that it was this week, January 31st, 1865, that the House of Representatives passed the thirteenth constitutional amendment to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude except as punishment for a crime.
Leaving aside the flawed exception clause for now, I’d like to note that one of the first collective acts the formerly enslaved people enacted was to establish schools, some being formed within days of emancipation. Education was viewed as an urgent and essential step toward sustaining and growing freedom and agency, and was sought even through threat of violence and retaliation. They understood that without education, freedom is fragile. That legacy is still impactful today as a reminder that education is about more than academics, it’s about participation in a shared system of values that support agency and belonging. We believe in that legacy and strive to do our part in carrying it forward in our daily work with children.
Coming up this week is a grading day for teachers (Friday) and a conference day for lower grades students (Monday). Middle school will be in session as normal on Monday!
Thank you for being a part of our community!
Sincerely,
Roz, Shannon, and Andy
Middle School Student Initiatives
Middle School Students, of their own initiative, made signs and gathered to protest recent actions of the agency for Immigration & Customs Enforcement. Volunteer parents and admin staff were on hand to ensure student safety.
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.
Student 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
Our annual giving campaign is progressing towards its goal. We have brought in $3,450 towards our $10,000 goal for a new merry-go-round.
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 install new playground equipment at The Village School. You can support the campaign if you go to Annualgiving.us or follow the QR code below:
Office Helpers
2nd grader, Harper learns the office ins and outs from executive director, Andy.
Rainbow of Kinders
A group of kinders formed a line to make a rainbow with their colorful outerwear. Thanks to Ms. Blaise for capturing this!
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.
Village Kitchen News
We love seeing so many friendly faces at breakfast every morning!
Please make sure you arrive with enough time to sit and eat a hot breakfast or pick up a to-go snack bag before the first bell rings at 8:20.
Per National School Breakfast Program rules we are not allowed to give free snack bags out to parents for a student who is not present. We also can not give out free snack bags to siblings to take and deliver. We can only give out one free snack bag directly to each student, each morning. If you have any questions or concerns about this please reach out to me via email at taguilar@eugenevillageschool.org.
We are in need of a lunch service volunteer every other Wednesday starting this coming week on February 4th. You will get to serve sweet students and stellar staff like Ms Anna here who greatly enjoyed her lunch today.
Toña Aguilar
February Menus
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
If you are looking for ways to support families at risk and in fear due to the increasing presence of ICE in our community, please consider donating to Escudo Latino. They are working long hours and playing an important role in supporting those who need it most right now. Thank you!
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
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