Have something for the bulletin? Send it to Shaina at bulletin@villagecharterschool.com.

Dates at a Glance
 

·  June 4th - Last Morning Circle/Spiral Dance

·  June 8th - Last Day of School/Graduation/Carnival

Morning Circle and Spiral Dance

Dear Village Families,

What a year it has been! Please join your VCS community at the last Morning Circle of the year, this coming Monday, June 4th.

We will be having an extended circle with Bonnie leading the spiral dance, bringing this school year to a close. We are hoping people can stay and join in. NWP is out of session so parking will not be an issue!

VCS End-of-the-Year Carnival

Our End of Year Carnival is next Friday, June 8th! 
Here's a reminder of the mission-critical stuff to help make the magic:

1. We need LOTS OF LITTLE PRIZES.  Do you have party favors laying around (cluttering up your home? :-).  We'll take them off your hands and put them to good (recycled) use.  We're definitely not asking folks to purchase new ones, we're confident we can collect plenty for our carnival games just from re-using what families can gather around their homes.  Just toss 'em in a bag and drop 'em in the office NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, JUNE 5.

2.  We need gently loved kids toys for the "Kids Raffle” at the end-of-year Carnival.   Fun suggestions: WOODEN TOYS, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, ART SUPPLIES, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, BOOKS OR GAMES.  If you have anything to contribute to this popular event, just bring it to the office as well, again, NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, JUNE 5. Feel free to contact Crisarlin Vazquez if you have questions.

3.  On the yummy side of things, WE NEED ITEMS FOR OUR CAKE WALK (everything sweet to eat is welcome--homemade or store bought, sugar-full, sugar-free, gluten-full, gluten-free, etc.).  The more the (much) merrier! Baked goods can be delivered anytime on Thursday, June 7 (including just bringing it along when you arrive at the carnival.

4.  Last, but certainly not least, we are asking for volunteers for setup and cleanup, AND that EACH PARENT that's able to attend SIGN-UP FOR ONE 30-MINUTE SHIFT to actually make the fun happen!  Look for the sign-up board outside the office starting next week,  Tuesday May, 29th. 

5. AFTERCARE KIDDOS:  If you will be unable to attend the carnival, but your child will be in aftercare, they don't have to miss all the fun.  Please fill out the permission slip and pre-purchase the carnival tickets for them. The tickets will be distributed on the day of the event when they are dismissed from aftercare to participate.

Thanks in advance for all of your help.  We can't pull this off without you!
 

Registration Packets - Return by Friday, June 8

Please take time over the weekend to complete your child's registration packet for the 2018-19 school year. See email VCS - 2018-19 Registration forms sent on May 31. The pages that have to be completed and returned are the Registration Short Cut Form, Registration Form, Emergency Form, and PPP Agreement. Initials are needed for other forms listed.

Appreciations

Have an appreciation you wish to make? You can email it in by Friday morning or just stop by the office and drop off a note in the orange Appreciation Jar and it will get added to the next Bulletin.
 

“I would like to recognize and appreciate all the parents who have shown up again and again to help beautify the school. Your dedication to our gardens, donating supplies, and getting your hands dirty have not gone unnoticed! Thank you so very, very much!!!
In love and beauty.” - Miss Malika
 

“I want to take a moment to let all the students in Mr. Robbins' and Mrs. Montrose’s Class know that I appreciate all the ways you have reached out and cared for your younger buddies. You do not yet realize the impressions and memories you have given them! Do not forget them next year and all the years you share our Village! Thank You!” - Miss Malika
 

“I deeply appreciate my friend and assistant Ms. Rebecca Fenton. She has been an exceptional support to myself and the children. She will be so missed next year. I wish her well in her professional endeavors in the years to come.” - Miss Malika
 

“Thank you so much to Ashley and Natalie, and everyone else who played a part to get the summer program running! We really appreciate you and your work!” - Shaina
 

“I want to appreciate Miss Malika and Miss Rebecca for making this school year so special and magical.” - Shaina
 

"Sending huge appreciation to the yearbook team! You all captured our Village community beautifully." - Natalie

Have something for the bulletin? Send it to Shaina at bulletin@villagecharterschool.com.
 

Dates at a Glance                         

·  May 28th – Memorial Day (No School)

·  May 30th – Miss Barnum’s class to Pirate Island

·  May 30th, 1pm – Yearbook Distribution & Signing Party

·  May 31st, 5:45 pm – Middle School Parent Meeting

·  June 1st, 8 am - 9 am – PA Sponsored Coffee Morning

·  June 8th – Last Day of School/Graduation/Carnival

VCS End-of-the-Year Carnival

Our End of Year Carnival is next Friday, June 8th! 
Here's a reminder of the mission-critical stuff to help make the magic:

1. We need LOTS OF LITTLE PRIZES.  Do you have party favors laying around (cluttering up your home? :-).  We'll take them off your hands and put them to good (recycled) use.  We're definitely not asking folks to purchase new ones, we're confident we can collect plenty for our carnival games just from re-using what families can gather around their homes.  Just toss 'em in a bag and drop 'em in the office NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, JUNE 5.

2.  We need gently loved kids toys for the "Kids Raffle” at the end-of-year Carnival.   Fun suggestions: WOODEN TOYS, SPORTS EQUIPMENT, ART SUPPLIES, MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, BOOKS OR GAMES.  If you have anything to contribute to this popular event, just bring it to the office as well, again, NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, JUNE 5. Feel free to contact Crisarlin Vazquez if you have questions.

3.  On the yummy side of things, WE NEED ITEMS FOR OUR CAKE WALK (everything sweet to eat is welcome--homemade or store bought, sugar-full, sugar-free, gluten-full, gluten-free, etc.).  The more the (much) merrier! Baked goods can be delivered anytime on Thursday, June 7 (including just bringing it along when you arrive at the carnival.

4.  Last, but certainly not least, we are asking for volunteers for setup and cleanup, AND that EACH PARENT that's able to attend SIGN-UP FOR ONE 30-MINUTE SHIFT to actually make the fun happen!  Look for the sign-up board outside the office starting next week,  Tuesday May, 29th. 

5. AFTERCARE KIDDOS:  If you will be unable to attend the carnival, but your child will be in aftercare, they don't have to miss all the fun.  Please fill out the permission slip and pre-purchase the carnival tickets for them. The tickets will be distributed on the day of the event when they are dismissed from aftercare to participate.

Thanks in advance for all of your help.  We can't pull this off without you!

Please direct questions to Crisarlin.

Middle School Parent Meeting

Attention 5th -7th grade parents! 

In preparation for the upcoming school year, Mr. Robbins and Rebecca are hosting a (mandatory) meeting for next year's middle school parents. We are asking that at least one parent/guardian be in attendance.

Mark your calendars: Thursday, May 31, 2018 5:45 PM in the Library.

Thank you!
Mr. Robbins and Rebecca

Make A Difference Project

Dear Parents and Families,

I’m Hartley Blakey, an eighth grader here at Village Charter School. I'm doing my Make A Difference project on installing an air quality sensor at our school. For this to happen, I need to raise $250 on my GoFundMe page (link down below) to be able to purchase the sensor. Please visit the site, and thank you for considering a donation.

https://www.gofundme.com/air-quality-sensor-for-my-school
 

Appreciations

Have an appreciation you wish to make? You can email it in by Friday morning or just stop by the office and drop off a note in the orange Appreciation Jar and it will get added to the next Bulletin.

Have something for the bulletin? Send it to Shaina at bulletin@villagecharterschool.com.
 

Snack Time!

Dates at a Glance                         

· May 23rd, 5:45pm – Board Meeting/Public Hearing

· May 24th – Miss Ashley’s class to Lennox Farm

· May 28th – Memorial Day (No School)

· May 30th – Miss Barnum’s class to Pirate Island

· May 30th, 1pm – Yearbook Distribution & Signing Party

· June 1st, 8am-9am – PA Sponsored Coffee Morning

· June 8th - Last Day of School/Graduation/Carnival
 

Summer Camp Update

TODAY IS THE PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE

It’s looking REALLY good for us to be able to make Summer Camp happen! The deadline for confirming interest and making a 1/2 deposit for child(ren) is TODAY.  Be sure your voice is counted.  Simplified registration forms can be downloaded here and/or can be found in the office and aftercare room.  Our goal is to have a final answer no later than Monday, May 21 (maybe even by this afternoon).

Yearbook Distribution & Signing Party

Wednesday, May 30 in the courtyard at 1:00 PM

Students: Come to the courtyard after classes are dismissed at 1:00 PM to pick up your yearbook! There will be lots of pens available for signing, so plan on hanging out for a little while to write messages and check out each other's customized pages. 

Parents: Didn't preorder a yearbook online? There will be books available for purchase at the event! Bring $25 in cash or a check made out to Village Charter School.
 

Appreciations

Have an appreciation you wish to make? You can email it in by Friday morning or just stop by the office and drop off a note in the orange Appreciation Jar and it will get added to the next Bulletin.

“Big appreciation to our drivers and chaperones on this year's field trips!! Our class could not have learned and explored on these adventures without you... thank you!!”  -  *Miss Kristen*

“Emma, I sincerely thank you for being the helper/coordinator of the testing for our students. They love coming in to test with you; it’s amazing how you are able to make it an enjoyable experience for them! I appreciate all that you have done and are doing with them. Thank you!”  ~Ashley!