{"id":8529,"date":"2023-02-01T10:35:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T18:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/2021\/?page_id=8529"},"modified":"2025-05-28T12:24:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T19:24:41","slug":"jess-truttman","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/2021\/jess-truttman\/","title":{"rendered":"Jess Truttman"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Village Acorns<\/h1>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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A PreKindergarten Program for 4 and 5-year-olds<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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An Outdoor Play-Based Program<\/span><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Our youngest children will be introduced to the Village Charter School Philosophy \u2013 to educate the whole child physically, emotionally, socially, and academically at the child’s developmental and age-appropriate level within\n an outdoor classroom designed specifically for 4 and 5-year-olds. <\/h6>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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For children to connect to nature, to the Earth, they must experience it firsthand.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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“A growing body of behavioral research establishes relationships between children\u2019s play and development in several areas, including language (Toub et al. 2016), executive functions (Tominey & McClelland\n 2011), mathematics and spatial skills (Fisher et al. 2013), scientific thinking (Schulz & Bonawitz 2007), and social and emotional development (Dore, Smith, & Lillard 2015). One reason that play\n might be such a valuable pedagogical tool is that it features the precise contexts that facilitate learning. An amalgamated research field called the science of learning has identified four key\n ingredients of successful learning: learning occurs best when children are mentally active (not passive), engaged (not distracted), socially interactive (with peers or adults),\n and building meaningful connections to their lives (Hirsh-Pasek et al. 2015).”<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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In a play-based program, the teacher becomes the guide. The role of the teacher is to plan curriculum around the interests and needs of the specific children; to set the environment; to scaffold play, to ask open-ended\n questions. to support problem solving, and to observe and document learning.<\/p>\n

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The American Academy of Pediatrics Promotes Play<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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“Focusing on cultivating executive functioning and other skills through playful learning in these early years is an alternative and innovative way of thinking about early childhood education. Instead of focusing solely on academic skills, such as reciting the alphabet, early literacy, using flash cards, engaging with computer toys, and teaching to tests (which has been overemphasized to promote improved test results), cultivating the joy of learning through play is likely to better encourage long-term academic success. Collaboration, negotiation, conflict resolution, self-advocacy, decision-making, a sense of agency, creativity, leadership, and increased physical activity are just some of the skills and benefits children gain through play.”<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Cloudy is our next Kimochi friend to come home for a visit. There is a new journal and a new assignment- instructions included. We will follow the same pattern of oldest to youngest again. Let me know if you have any questions.<\/p>\n

Next Monday morning (4\/7) is our turn to present to the school… we will see how it goes!<\/p>\n

This rain may have soaked the field too much for my hopeful April 12th family work day, but we will see how this week goes. I did only get 3 responses from families about which day works best. So, if you haven’t yet, please take\n a minute to fill out the survey for our work day: \n https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScUeK1MjoJ0HnQavCPIDFrw15murQGyNEj6jlU72hu6SLfN2w\/viewform?usp=sharing<\/a>\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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We have so many events coming our way, so please read carefully. I need some input on upcoming field trips, so please REPLY!<\/p>\n

1) Our Spring Lake field trip is in one week, Friday, January 24th<\/strong>. I still need a few signatures on the whiteboard. We are set with drivers and excited to explore habitats!<\/p>\n

2) We are looking for one more chaperone for our Children’s Museum field trip on Thursday, February 13th<\/strong>. You would meet us there at 9:30 and then wave us good-bye on the bus at 12:30.<\/p>\n

3) We will have a light Valentine’s celebration, Friday, February 14th<\/strong>. Handmade (only) valentines are welcome, supplies will be provided that day for those who are interested. We will post a sign up sheet\n for any shareable snacks (such as fruit, veggies, and popcorn) and have a little picnic and open our Valentines at the end of the day.<\/p>\n

4) Conferences are the week of February 18th<\/strong>. Sign up here: \n https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vdgTfQgTkTDbF4DwgFQ1Yj_EkVqTow_VsI_QfLKWT98\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a>\n <\/p>\n

5)***NEW FIELD TRIP*** Driver Feedback Needed…We have a super cool opportunity to visit a Printing Press with our buddies on Friday, February 28th<\/strong>. I have added it to the driver sign up sheet here: \n https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1T_IpYauMqHHIqj445Y5cSzhXYVYl70mjdHmlmLO6t20\/edit?usp=sharing<\/a>We will also have a book reading next door at Handline along with soft serve for anyone who would like to hear our stories!\n I am wondering if this is too much to ask for drivers when we also had a field trip planned for Thursday, March 6th. Would the Riverfront drivers prefer to push that field trip out to the 27th?<\/p>\n

I think this is going to feel like a whirlwind and whip us into the end of the year! Please let me know if you have any questions!<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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I hope you are all staying dry and warm, but maybe also splashing in some puddles between down pours \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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After the break it will be \n Winter Solstice<\/u> Prep! We, luckily, had a chance to begin some songs with Ms Barnum’s class yesterday and I picked a sweet little song just for our class that was picked based on the costume request. In preparation\n for solstice, here is our costume needs:<\/p>\n

Sprouts<\/strong>– they have requested to dress as grey squirrels. I have some ideas if anyone can sew?? Please let me know ASAP if you think you could help with squirrel costumes. I’m thinking ears and\n a grey bushy tail, possibly using a grey zip up hoodie and grey pants.<\/p>\n

Seeds<\/strong>– they will be our little acorns and will need to dress in brown with a brown beanie hat. \n Please have the brown beanie hats to me after break so I can attach a little oak leaf.<\/u>\n <\/p>\n

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Enjoy the peek into all the wonderful, playful learning we’ve been up to!\n
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Acorn Happenings | November 2024<\/span><\/a>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n
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Pajama Day 11\/1:<\/strong> The children have requested that we have a pajama day this Friday, 11\/1. They are welcome to bring a stuffie and a blanket (keeping in mind that they will get dirty outside). Some of the\n children also requested that they have back up pajamas in their backpack in case of potty accidents or otherwise- what planners!<\/p>\n

Dia de los Muertos 11\/8: <\/strong>Please dress your child in skeleton clothes (black with white bones) and join us for a celebration. See the weekly bulletin for times and other details of how to help the PA. And,\n bring a mug for hot chocolate!<\/p>\n

Storytelling:<\/strong> As we work with our storytelling study, I would love to include any simple stories that your family may have shared in an effort to create a more worldly (and culturally relevant) offering.\n If you have any stories you could share, please let me know.<\/p>\n

Can you help? <\/strong>Does anyone have time one afternoon to clean our classroom a bit? Our room is not on the janitor list and it could use a dusting and mopping. Please reply if you can spare some time.<\/p>\n

Starting the week of November 12, the helping jobs will trade hands… Trish will take home laundry and Carolina will vacuum the classroom on Fridays.<\/p>\n

… and if you didn’t know, the \n school photos<\/u> (if you’ve ordered them) are awaiting your pick up from the office.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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We are enjoying the moments of cooler weather! The seasonal shifts inspire new play and it’s always fun to observe.<\/p>\n

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Next week on Wednesday, 10\/23 the Sprouts (Kinders) will be going on a field trip with Miss Anna’s class to the LBC. Please sign the permission on the white board. Pack your child as usual for the day.\n
I am looking forward to a Seeds day while the Sprouts are away!<\/p>\n

Dia de los Muertos school event will be happening soon on Friday, November 8th. Start looking for something dark and skeleton-y for your child to wear. If someone was interested in volunteering to paint faces in our room before\n the event begins, let me know… otherwise you are welcome to do so at home, but it’s not required. We will be learning songs and ready to celebrate!<\/p>\n

If you know of anyone willing to donate and deliver some hay bales, we would love to have some. And, I’m still hoping for some big pumpkins to play with!<\/p>\n

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What a busy couple of weeks we have had! Thank you to the families that donated goods! We have a new book shelf (that inspired LOTS of storytimes), a new sensory table that has brought a missing element to our space, and we welcomed\n caterpillars AND ladybug larva just as we said goodbye to the froggies we had raised!<\/p>\n

I’ll get the video of the student performances\/readings soon!<\/p>\n

THIS MONTH: Miss Ashley’s class has invited families to sell at this month’s Farmers Market- see the bulletin for more information. The Acorn children love buying, now that they’ve got the hang of it!<\/p>\n

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A very BIG thank you to the families who came out to help on Sunday, we got so much work done! <\/p>\n

This Sunday we will have our 2nd Family Work day beginning at 9:30am (I’ll be there at 9 if you’d like to show up early). We have two main tasks to finish up- Finish building the shed, AND finish building out some planting spaces\/moving\n soil. Does anyone have a SOCKET WRENCH SET? We need this tool to finish and tighten the shed.<\/p>\n

STORYTELLING performances- I made a choice for the Acorn children that we will have our plays\/readings on Friday, May 3rd at 12:45pm and invite our families AND a few middle schoolers to document\/record the performances\n to share and for yearbook. We will send out paper invites next week, but mark your calendar (I was hoping this time would be easy since the whole school is out at 1:15 for May Day). We will video tape and share for those who\n are unable to attend.<\/p>\n

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I have lots of little reminders of events\/happenings, so read all the way through! Our Acorn Weekly is back and attached at the end as a treat for reading ALL of this \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

1) Our field trip (back) to North Sonoma Mountain is next Tuesday 4\/16. We had LOTS of drivers (meaning more than we need, if we want to consider carpooling??) and the children are very excited! Pack backpacks with LUNCH, WATER,\n and a SMALL SNACK that can be separated out for the hike. Have them dressed in good shoes for hiking and layers for the variety of little eco climates on the hike. PLEASE SIGN THE SHEET BY THE DOOR, even if you’re driving.<\/p>\n

2) We have a change jar for collecting change and have lightly talked about the school “challenges” if your student is interested in participating. (See the bulletin for details)<\/p>\n

3) Next week is also SPIRIT WEEK for the whole school… participate as you choose. I told the children that we will likely pass on Tuesday so we can dress appropriately for our field trip. (See the bulletin for details)<\/p>\n

4) Coming up soon… Creek Clean Up on Saturday, April 20th AND Family Work Days on Sunday April 21st and Sunday April 28th.<\/p>\n

5) MAY DAY PREPARATIONS: Students are practicing a song to sing and a Maypole dance for the event. Here are the clothing options that your student has chosen- SKIRTS ARE PROVIDED, ALL OTHER CLOTHING NEEDS TO BE PURCHASED.\n IF you need something purchased for you, please let me know ASAP so I can get them for your child. Please know that all outfits are offered to boys and girls and are NOT gendered, we support children in choosing for themselves\n and respecting the choices of others in all the classes.<\/p>\n

\n Black Pants and Tiedyed Tshirt (bring a white T-shirt next week):<\/u> JUDAH<\/p>\n

\n Black Pants and Fancy button up white tshirt (bow tie is welcome)<\/u>– GRIFFIN, SOLOMON, KYDEN, LANE, OSCAR<\/p>\n

\n Skirt (provided) and White T-shirt (blouse or tee, just something plain white)<\/u>– JO, ESME, EVIE, SANTIAGO, LYDIA, AMEIRA, OLIVIA<\/p>\n

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This week’s newsletter is short and sweet… but the pictures are so worth a look!<\/p>\n

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I’d like to aim for one more Library Trip in March with Mr. Robbins’ class on the bus and \n
One more nature adventure in April, either the week of April 15 OR the week of April 22. If there is a date that works for drivers (hint hint) I’m happy to work around when people are available. Please let me know if there’s\n a preferred date, otherwise I’ll just pick.\n
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Here’s a little peek into our week!<\/p>\n

Keep the fairy garden supplies coming! We would love to add some more flowers and treasures of some kind. I love how the space changes daily \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

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My computer is not cooperating at the moment so I’m missing some important pictures from the week…<\/p>\n

1) The children really enjoyed being a part of the Lunar New Year celebration with the whole school yesterday. Their favorite part was the drums and the dragon, and eating dumplings.\n
2) We collected tadpoles today and we are looking forward to watching them grow!<\/p>\n

The photo collage includes a picture of EVERY SINGLE wire sculpture the children made this week, they insisted I share them ALL \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

This weekend…. COLLECT SOME FAIRY GARDEN MATERIALS. There is a budding interest in building a fairy garden and we would love some help collecting supplies. Be on the look out for nice mossy logs, moveable stumps, loose\n flowers (especially camellias), pretty rocks, and any other ideas your child may come up with. We will be dedicating a space to keep on building so bring them in as you find them!.<\/p>\n

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What a wet week! The Acorns are rolling with it and sometimes heading in a bit early, we even made a fresh batch of “chocolate” playdough to use- what a yummy smelling treat!\n
Our field trip on Tuesday was a beautiful adventure, I wish we had a little redwood grove that we could play in every day.\n
A note about conferences… Rebecca (and more senior staff) are looking at the structure of next year and I’d like to have a clearer picture before we have parent\/teacher conferences. Since we have short days all the days,\n it’s easy enough for me to add them in where they make the most sense. I’ll let you know, but expect that they will be in March. If you need anything sooner, let me know and I can make time.<\/p>\n

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Another “Thank You” to our drivers last week! What a wonderful trip! It was the perfect little hike and adventure, I can’t wait to go on an other one! **Drivers, if you still have your EMERGENCY FORM ENVELOPE, please return\n it to me.** I’m looking at December 7th<\/strong> as our next adventure date. Look for more information coming soon!<\/p>\n

\n Di de los Muertos information:<\/u> Acorns will participate in the all school songs, then head back to their families for the rest of the show, so we will aim to make sure they see where you are to rejoin you. Clothing\n options: skeleton\/bone shirt (not scary) or dark clothing, traditional skeleton face paint is welcome.<\/p>\n

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This week we visited our neighbors, the Rincon Valley Special Ed students. They were kind enough to let us visit and play on their indoor gross motor space with them when we got stuck inside due to smokey skies. We are their\n inclusion buddies, meaning we will visit with them often throughout the school year. Their teacher, Ms. Nancy (also a Village parent) would like to know if it’s ok to include pictures of us in their classroom yearbook. She\n has let us borrow a sample if you’d like to see (on top of the cubbies). Please let me know only if this is NOT ok with you and I will let her know.<\/p>\n

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1) Please remember to sign the sheet by the door to approve our Library outing for your child.\n
2) Please let me know if you are available to drive on October 26 for a Hiking Field Trip. I only have one response so far. If this date doesn’t work for enough people, we can try another date!<\/p>\n

I managed to pull together a quick little collage of our short week \ud83d\ude42\n
Enjoy the long weekend… I think the children needed it after our smoke days!<\/p>\n

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What a wonderful couple of weeks! Hopefully I haven’t over done it on the photos, I just can’t help myself \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

We have new art hung up in our classroom, come in and take a look!<\/p>\n

BIG NEWS… Our first field trip will be to the Library on September 28th with Mr. Robbins and the middle schoolers! We invited the middle schoolers to our Morning Meeting today to meet them. They will be assigned hand\n holding buddies to get us to the bus stop and into the Library. We won’t need any parent helpers on this adventure since we have plenty of helping hands! I’ll send out a permission slip and a how to pack for the day information\n page next week.<\/p>\n

The next field trip date I’m looking at is October 26th for a hiking day. If you think you could drive\/attend this date, please let me know by replying to this email.<\/p>\n

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Happy September!<\/p>\n

Reminder… we are closed Monday for Labor Day.<\/p>\n

And, DON’T FORGET our Family Meeting is NEXT Wednesday, September 6 at 5:30<\/strong>. I plan on bringing a few snacks and if anyone else \n would like to bring snacks<\/u> that would be lovely (I know I’m always hungry and it’s kind of dinner time).\n
Also, I never heard of anyone needing child care, so NONE has been arranged. I’m really looking forward to having time to connect with you all!<\/p>\n

Have a great long weekend!<\/p>\n

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So maybe the newsletter will come out on Mondays \ud83d\ude04<\/span> Still trying to find my flow!\n
I have started the art file. This is the place where art can be found to take home. It’s by the door, above the cubbies and already getting full!<\/p>\n

We are already one day into another wonderful week! This group of children really is incredible!<\/p>\n

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Hello families… my goal will be to share a newsletter at the end of each week. When life derails that plan, I’ll aim for bi-weekly \ud83d\ude42 Along with the newsletter, I will also share classroom happenings and requests. So look for\n this email (usually on Fridays).<\/p>\n

>> IF your child will stay for aftercare, I have put a sign up sheet by the door\/cubbies. This will help us keep track of who and for how long. Thank you!<\/p>\n

Coming up soon…
Acorn Family Meeting<\/strong> on Wednesday, September 6 at 5:30-6:30pm<\/strong>.\n
This is an opportunity for us grown ups to come together and discuss the year ahead. If you think you might like to have childcare here on campus, let me know and I will see how to arrange it.<\/p>\n

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– A family photo (4×6)… consider making a collage to include everyone in your nuclear family if you need, but keep it to 4×6<\/p>\n

Attached is a little collage of pictures to give you a peek into our wonderful first week. This group is rather incredible and I’m looking forward to all they’ll do!<\/p>\n

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Jess has been working with young children for over 20 years. For the past thirteen years, Jess has been teaching at the Children’s School, a lab school at Sonoma State. She has built and maintained beautiful outdoor\n classroom environments for children, learning about gardening for and with children year after year. It was in this time that Jess became passionate and dedicated to connecting children with nature. She developed\n innovative curriculum, pulling from various philosophies such as Nature-Based, Montessori, Project-Based, Reggio Emilia-Inspired, and Play-Based Education. As a Master Teacher, Jess has also trained and mentored adults\n and has proudly played a role in the growing of many educators.<\/p>\n

With the state’s new vision of Universal PreKindergarten, Jess has been inspired to embark on a new journey at Village Charter School. Pulling from her depth of experience, Jess will be building a new PreKindergarten\n program, the Village Acorns<\/span>. Jess will guide the youngest Village students through playful, adventurous, and collaborative learning while connecting to the state standards,\n California Preschool Learning Foundations and Curriculum Framework which encourages play-based learning and a whole child approach. <\/p>\n

Jesslyn Truttman will be employed on the basis of a Provisional Internship Permit while enrolled at USF. The VCS Board of Directors and Administrator confirm there are no objections to the issuance of\n the permit.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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