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A Message from the Superintendent

Updated Tue, May 19th

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we approach the winter break, we want to take a moment to wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season. This is a special time of year, and we hope it brings you opportunities to create happy memories together.

We also want to express our gratitude for your ongoing partnership in your child’s education. We greatly appreciate all of your efforts in ensuring your child has attended school as much as possible so far this year.

We understand that families sometimes wish to extend their time together by planning vacations that last longer than the dates assigned to the school break. While we fully appreciate the value of family time, we want to encourage you to limit trips and vacations to the days indicated on the school calendar for the break. By doing so, you help your child stay on track academically and ensure they don’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities.

Thank you for being mindful of this and for continuing to prioritize your child’s attendance and education. 

Wishing you a safe and happy winter break, and we look forward to seeing everyone refreshed and ready to learn in the new year!

Warm regards,

Dr. Shelly Viramontez
Superintendent

Village School Weekly Bulletin Volume 15

Updated Mon, Oct 20th

Village School Weekly Bulletin

Volume 15

November 8, 2024

Village School Weekly Bulletin

Upcoming Dates

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


School News

Message from Principal Alicia 
If you were unable to attend our Coffee with the Principal this morning, please take a look at the meeting slides. 


New Hot Lunch Menu

Our new lunch menu began on 11/4/24

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PTA Information


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:

  • Session 1: 8:30 - 10am

  • Session 2: 6:30 - 8pm

Thursday, November 21:

  • Session 3: 8:30 - 10am

  • Session 4: 6:30 - 8pm

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. 

Complete the Survey Here

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 () 


Shout Outs!

🌟 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!

Capri Elementary & Village School students presents...Disney's Lion King KIDS

Updated Mon, Sep 28th

K-5 Art, Innovation & Music (AIM) Updates

Updated Mon, Dec 15th

Visit our AIM Blog here: bit.ly/cusdaimblog

Costume Parade

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! 

2nd & 3rd Grade Storybook Pumpkins

Updated Mon, Nov 11th
the book dog man brawl of the wild is displayed next to a pumpkin decorated like a dog

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. 

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New! Board Memo from Campbell Union School District

Updated Mon, Sep 28th
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Campbell Union School District
BOARD MEMO
HIGHLIGHTS OF THE MEETING ON OCTOBER 17, 2024
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To provide our community with timely and transparent information about actions taken at our Governing Board meetings, please enjoy our inaugural edition of Board Memo.
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Marshall Lane Presents Plans for Addressing Learning Gaps for ELLs
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Principal Amy Vanderbosch and Assistant Principal Michelle Beddo presented an overview of the school's continuous improvement work and how the work is aligned to the district's core values, pillars, and Local
Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) goals. The presentation was candid and focused on the strategies being used to address the learning gap among students who are English Language Learners (ELL).
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Transparency and Progress in Student Achievement Data
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Dr. Pamela Cheng, Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, and Emalie McGinnis, Director of Data Analysis and Accountability, presented the district's 2024 CAASPP results, offering a yearly snapshot of student performance. Although overall data shows little change, key strategies like Common Formative Assessments (CFA) analyzed in the Professional Learning Communities (PLC) are allowing for more frequent and targeted response to address skill gaps. The district plans to expand these efforts across all schools. See the PDF of the slides or visit Board agenda Item 10.6.
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Safe and Adaptive Infrastructure
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Engaged Families and Communities
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Good News from Independent Auditors
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Independent auditors from Eide Bailly, Certified Public Accountants, commended the district’s prudent fiscal management and sound practices as they presented the financial and performance audit results for the 2023-24 fiscal year, Measure CC, Measure G, and Measure T.
See Budget web page, www.campbellusd.org/budget
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Thank You, Donors!
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  • $2,077 donated by Angel Island Immigration Foundation to Sherman Oaks for Angel Island field trip
  • $500 donated by Hong Liu to Marshall Lane for general school needs
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Policy Updates
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The Board unanimously approved updates to the policies in the Guide Sheet (PDF) found under Item 11.3 on the agenda. These revisions will be added to district’s online Policy Manual.
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Next Meeting: November 14, 2024
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Governing Board:
Danielle M.S. Cohen,
Chris Miller,
Richard Nguyen,
William Slade,
Michael Snyder
Superintendent
Dr. Shelly Viramontez
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CampbellUSD’s Board Memo is published within one week of regular board meetings and does not represent officially approved meeting minutes. For official minutes, agendas, and other information about the governing Board, please visit our website. www.campbellusd.org/board
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WE ARE LEARNERS. WE ARE COLLABORATORS. WE ARE COMMUNITY BUILDERS.
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Classroom Missions

Updated Thu, Sep 26th
Teacher sitting next to an easel. Students sitting on the floor in front of the easel. Several students are raising their han

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. 

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Principal's Message

Updated Tue, Sep 10th
Principal standing infront of a colorful sign

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

All School Family Orientation

Updated Tue, Aug 13th
grey background with colored pencils and paperclips along the left side.

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!  

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A Message from the Superintendent

Updated Tue, May 19th

Village School Weekly Bulletin Volume 15

Updated Mon, Oct 20th

Capri Elementary & Village School students presents...Disney's Lion King KIDS

Updated Mon, Sep 28th

K-5 Art, Innovation & Music (AIM) Updates

Updated Mon, Dec 15th

Costume Parade

Updated Mon, Nov 11th

2nd & 3rd Grade Storybook Pumpkins

Updated Mon, Nov 11th

New! Board Memo from Campbell Union School District

Updated Mon, Sep 28th

Classroom Missions

Updated Thu, Sep 26th

Principal's Message

Updated Tue, Sep 10th

All School Family Orientation

Updated Tue, Aug 13th