Fourth and fifth grade students brought history to life this week as they presented their wax museum to the school community. Both historic and contempory individuals were represented and included politicians, scientists, athletes and artists. The fourth and fifth graders honed their presentation skills as they shared their stories with many lower grade visitors. The younger students loved getting to see their big buddies in a new role. We all learned a lot about the individuals that were respresented!
School News
Updated Thu, Nov 28th
Village School Weekly Bulletin
Volume 15
November 8, 2024
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Village School Weekly Bulletin
Monday, November 11, 2024 Veterans Day - No School Tuesday, November 12, 2024 8:30-10am: All Parent Training 6:30-8pm: All Parent Training Friday, November 15, 2024 8:30-9:30am: Courtyard Coffee Tuesday, November 19, 2024 Picture Make-up Day 1:30-2:15pm: Safety Committee Meeting Thursday, November 21, 2024 8:30-10am: All Parent Training 6:30-8pm: All Parent Training Monday, November 25 - Friday, November 29, 2024 Thanksgiving Break - No School
Message from Principal Alicia New Hot Lunch Menu Our new lunch menu began on 11/4/24 |
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All Parent Training - Sign up Amy Vest, Parent Ed Team Please join us as we learn about Growth Mindset—what it is and how to foster it in our kids. Per the membership agreement, at least one adult from each family should attend. All sessions are the same, so please register for the date/time that works best for you. These are adult-only events. *Minimum of 8 registrants required for class to be held. Any questions, please email parented [at] villagehub.org () Tuesday, November 12:
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Please choose to attend one of the four sessions offered. Sign up for a session here Courtyard Coffee - November 15th Alexandra (Sasha) Pototskaya, Community Events Chair Join us on Friday (11/15) for our next Courtyard Coffee! Our 4th-grade families will host breakfast snacks, treats, and coffee. The fun begins right after morning drop-off. We can't wait to see you there! Camping Trip Update Camping Trip Committee If you attended the Village Camping trip November 1-3, 2024 please complete the following survey. This information helps to inform our next camping trip and allows everyone to be heard and offer feedback. Please keep in mind that we're all parent volunteers doing the best we can. We appreciate constructive feedback. We are also looking for Camping Committee members to train and bring on board for next year! Let us know if you're interested by completing the survey. Please complete the survey by Sunday evening, November 10. Questions? Email camping [at] villagehub.org () |
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🌟 Huge shout-out to the Camping Committee! 🌟 A heartfelt "Thank You" to: Scott Pearring, Allyson Schaeffer, Jen Chatman, Shehani Samaranayake, Jen Tabares, Aleksey Astapenko, Veronica Goldman, Jessica Greene, Lupe and Angela Ortiz, Katie Witmer, and Kate Vierhus. Your hard work and dedication made this year’s camping trip unforgettable for our Village community. The memories you’ve helped create will stay with our kids for years to come. We’re so grateful for everything you did to make this event truly special! |
Updated Mon, Nov 11th
Please join us for our annual costume parade. Students should come to school in their costumes. They will change into school clothes following the parade - we recommend wearing sweats or legginf under costumes for eay changing. Remember to label everything!
All Families are encouraged to attend the parade!
Updated Mon, Nov 11th
Our 2nd and 3rd grade students decorated pumpkins inspired by story books. Students shared their pumpkins and stories with their buddies and the pumpkins were on disply during our annual fall carnival.
Updated Mon, Oct 21st
Students, please bring your big smiles to school on Tuesday, October 15th for Picture Day. We will be taking individual and class photos on the same day. Every student will be photographed and every student will receive a link to order photos if you choose to.
Updated Thu, Sep 26th
This year, as part of our Continous Improvement efforts at the school level, teachers are asking students what is important to them in their classroom community. How will they, as students, show up for each other? Students' voices are then captured as a classroom mission statement. Each mission statement is different because it reflects the classroom community that created it.
Classroom Mission Statements support Continous improvement by reminding us
Who are we? What do we value?
and by defining
How will we work together?
What do we want to accomplish? What are our goals?
We will feature different mission statements throughout this school year.
Here is an example from one of our 4th and 5th grade multi-age classrooms.
Updated Tue, Sep 10th
Dear Village Community,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 year! We are thrilled to embark on this exciting journey with you and to welcome our students, families, and staff back to another fantastic year at Village.
This year, we are focusing on three key themes that we believe will make our school an even better place for learning and growing:
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Effective Communication: We are committed to enhancing the way we connect with you. Expect regular updates, clear information, and open channels to share your thoughts and feedback. The majority of office and teacher communication will be sent through Parent Square. Communication from the PTA will come through Konstella. Please make sure you have access to both platforms. Your voice matters, and we want to ensure you feel well-informed and involved in our school community.
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Kindness Matters: Kindness will be at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and caring environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Let's work together to create a positive atmosphere where every student and staff member knows that their well-being is a priority.
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Continuous Improvement: Our goal is always to get better and better. We will continuously seek ways to enhance our teaching methods, enrich our programs, and support our students' growth. We believe that by embracing a mindset of continuous improvement, we can provide the best possible educational experience for all.
Thank you for being an essential part of our community. Together, we can make this year memorable and successful. Let’s embrace these themes with enthusiasm and work together to make a positive difference.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
Sincerely,
Alicia Mommer
Updated Tue, Aug 13th
Please join us for a Back to School Orientation for all Village families on August 15th at 6:00. We will meet at Nordahl Hall across the street from Village School. The address is 580 W Parr Ave. Los Gatos, CA 95032.
We will be sharing communications updates, back to school logistical information and answering questions that you might have before the first day of school.
See you there!