➤ Important Dates
Monday 5/5 – Whole School Group Photo
Monday 5/5 – PA Meeting after morning circle
Monday 5/5 – Friday, 5/9 – Teacher Appreciation Week (see below for details)
Friday 5/9 – Spring Festival 1:15 dismissal day with 5:00 start time
Thursday 5/15 – Last Day to order yearbooks in time for signing and free shipping
Friday 5/23 – Monday 5/26 – No School, Memorial Day Weekend (yes, we still get 23rd off)
Friday 6/6 – Last Day of School/Carnival/Graduation
Sunday 9/7 – Village Fest at the Rio Nido Roadhouse (details to come later)
Saturday 9/27 – Farm to Table Dinner (details to come later)
➤ Spring Festival
Friday, May 9th 5:00 start time
Mark your calendars for this beautiful event that your children have been working towards for weeks. The festival will begin at 5:00. Please note this is a special early release day–1:15 dismissal for all students. We encourage you to pick up your child for rest, food, and have them back to campus by 4:30 dressed and ready for the festival. Extended care is still available.
We need your help in making this beautiful evening happen. Click the link below to see how you might be able to help. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050C4CAAAE2FA13-56487673-spring?useFullSite=true#
➤ Teacher Appreciation Week
Monday 5/5 – Friday 5/9
It’s that special time of year when we come together to recognize and thank all the incredible staff who make our Village so special. We’ve planned a week of fun activities to show our appreciation—and volunteer opportunities are now open Teacher Appreciation Week
NOTE: On May 7th, let’s shower our teachers and staff with love and gratitude!
Help us celebrate them by making a heartfelt card or writing a special message of appreciation.
Any questions text Claudia (Lucia’s mom) 707-318-5466
➤ VCS Spring Sports Schedule
Girls Flag Football Season 2025
Thursday – 5/1
Village Charter @ Wright 4:15
Wednesday – 5/7
Salmon Creek @ Village Charter 4:15
Monday – 5/12
Village Charter @ Forestville 4:15
Wednesday – 5/14
POCS @ Village Charter 4:15
Friday – 5/16
Village Charter @ Thomas Page 4:15
➤ VCS Summer Camp
is happening at Jack London Elementary. June 23 to August 1.
➤ PA News
Next PA Meeting Monday 5/5 following morning circle
PA HELP! Some items are needed for upcoming projects. If you have these items please leave them on the round table in the office.
-Baby food jars clean with tops
-Mason jars and glass jars all sizes MUST HAVE NO LABEL AND BE CLEAN
-Floral wire
-Floral tape
-watercolor paper
– tincture bottles/droppers
-old tea, dried flowers, and bulk herbs
➤ Yearbooks
All orders must be in by May 15th to arrive in time for signing and to get free shipping. You can still order yearbooks after the deadline, but you will have to pay extra to have them delivered to your home.
https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=1014724174042747
➤ VCS Spirit Wear
➤ Creek Clean-a-Thon Appreciation!
Thank you to everyone that worked to support our 11th annual creek clean up. To the many behind-the-scenes doers and the day of participants–thank you!! We collected almost 400 pounds of trash and raised over $6500!
A special thank you to our sponsors and Stephanie Lennox for her passion and commitment to making these events happen.
➤ Northwest Prep 2025 Spring Academic Exhibition Invitation
Northwest Prep Charter School invites you to our Spring Academic Exhibition on Thursday, May 8th @ 6 pm at Northwest Prep Charter School. The Driving Question for this Spring’s Academic Exhibition is, How can we create a parade entry that represents our community, tells a story, and inspires others?
The goal of this project is for students to explore the background of the Luther Burbank Rose Parade, the City of Santa Rosa, and the history of Northwest Prep, allowing them to determine what our school and community represents, and from there, how our float build and parade performance would best showcase that identity. All while incorporating roses and this year’s parade theme of, “Growing Together.”
Together, NWP students created a unique float entry for the May 17th Luther Burbank Rose Parade in downtown Santa Rosa. While May 8th is the academic exhibition here on campus, the exhibition performance will be at the parade on May 17th @ 10am. We invite you to join us at the parade as well.
In addition to this project, our seniors have taken on projects of personal interest to share with all of you. These projects will be on display in our “Senior Grotto.” These project topics include, Early Child Psychology, Music Production, Non-Dairy and Gluten Free Baking, The Human Mind, Trauma, and Media, Responsible Electronics Use, Animal Therapy, and more.
On Thursday, May 8th 2025, you are cordially invited to explore what our students have developed throughout this semester. We will kick the evening off with a greeting and overview on the front lawn near the garden @ 6pm before releasing you to the corridor and classrooms to view elements of student work and the float itself. We look forward to you joining us.
Sincerely,
Northwest Prep Staff
