Village Voice - Volume 25, Issue 32
- Chrissy Barry
- May 13
- 4 min read
Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 14th, 4th Grade Field Trip to Jordan Schnitzer Museum
Friday, May 15th, Fire Drill
Monday, May 18th, 6:00pm, Village Community Council Meeting Zoom Link
Wednesday, May 20th, 5th Grade Field Trip to Nearby Nature
Wednesday, May 20th, 7th Grade Play
Friday, May 22nd, Volunteer Appreciation Coffee and Pastries
Saturday, June 6th, Board Retreat
Quick Links
In the interest of reducing the sheer length of the Village Voice, we have replaced several repeating items with links to shortcuts:
GoFundMe for Village School Family
Administrator's Message
Greetings Village School Community!
With a mere four and a half weeks left of school before summer vacation, we’re really feeling things heat up around here (literally and figuratively!). We’re already halfway through May, though the May Day celebration seemed like it was just yesterday.
Did you know that cellophane was invented over a hundred years ago by a Swiss chemist named Jacques Brandenberger? It was originally made to make cloth more resistant to spills and it was made from wood cellulose. I wonder what Jacques would think if he knew how prolific his invention would become and whether he would be disappointed to see how much of it ends up in landfills, forests, and the ocean? While we’re on the subject, an important announcement from the environmental club:
Over the past four weeks, students from Kindergarten through 8th grade participated in our loose plastic collection competition. Together, our school collected about 165 pounds of plastic, helping keep waste out of landfills, rivers, and oceans and helping protect wildlife and the environment. And now for the results…
3rd place: Kindergarten with about 20.7 pounds
2nd place: 5th grade with about 39.4 pounds
1st place: 3rd grade with an amazing 65.9 pounds collected!
Congratulations to the 3rd graders! Your reward will be a popsicle and popcorn party, which will be arranged soon.
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make a difference for our planet! It was truly cool to see all the collections coming in to be recycled. Thanks for the Environmental Club and a big thanks to Jared White for advising the VSEC on their first successful project!
Sincerely,
Roz, Shannon, and Andy
Thank You
Thank you so much for spoiling us on staff appreciation week with beautiful cards, flowers, and a delicious breakfast and lunch! We truly felt the love and are so grateful to have you as our amazing community!
Coming Together for a School Family
Our Village School community is coming together to support Ashley and her children after a sudden death in their family. This fundraiser helps provide stability and care during a difficult time. If you're able, please consider donating or sharing to help surround their family with support.
Link:
Greek Games
The 5th graders participated in the annual Greek Games at the Corvallis Waldorf School. They worked hard in preparation for this event, and were rewarded with a gorgeous day where team spirits were high. Thank you so much to Ms. Merrily and Mr. Logan for leading this event, and for our wonderful parent volunteers who supported the class!
Annual Giving Campaign - Commemorative Tiles
Our first round of commemorative tiles are on display just outside the office. Our long term plan is to create a more permanent display once we get more tiles. You can order a tile at https://polarengraving.com/eugenevillageschool or use the following QR Code:
With a tile purchase, you will help us towards our goal of raising funds to install a new merry go round. We hope you'll join our efforts!
Village Kitchen News
Thanks go to UO student volunteer, Ryan, who prepped locally grown, organic strawberries this week for our breakfast berry sauce.
Looking to fulfill your volunteer hours for the school year?
We have a couple of bi-weekly spots we'd love to fill with helpers for the remaining couple months of the school year. Contact Toña at taguilar@eugenevillageschool.org or pop by the kitchen to say hi and get more information.
Handwork Happenings
Nolan, Ash, Alexandra, and Felicity finished some beautiful handwork projects!
LTD Passes
Summer break is almost here! To help families save on transportation costs and offer youth a safe, reliable way to explore, LTD passes are good through the summer. Youth K-12 can ride all LTD buses free through October 15, 2026, with the student transit pass.
Learn more at LTD.org/Student-Pass
Community Bulletin Board
1 Passes are $60 each and are available online through Willamalane or the City of Eugene. Sales begin at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 8. With a 1Pass card, kids 18 and younger can access 17 exciting destinations around Springfield and Eugene.
The 2026 1Pass is valid: June 15-Sept. 7, 2026. A limited number of scholarships are available for those who qualify.
NAMIWalks Lane County is a free family & pet friendly community event to bring awareness to mental health. There will be giant yard games, laser tag, face painting, sensory zone, and balloon twisting!
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!
Summer Camps
Summer camp with our very own Ms. Blaise!
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