{"id":21980,"date":"2026-01-09T14:51:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T22:51:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/2021\/?p=21980"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:58:43","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T22:58:43","slug":"january-9-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/2021\/2026\/01\/09\/january-9-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"January 9, 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u27a4 Upcoming<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, Jan. 12 \u2013 <\/strong>PA Meeting<br><strong>Monday, Jan. 19 \u2013 <\/strong>MLK Jr. Day \u2013 No School<br><strong>Friday, Jan. 30 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26.27.Letter.of_.Intent.pdf\">Letter of Intent<\/a> due<br><strong>Monday, Feb. 16 \u2013 <\/strong>Presidents\u2019 Day \u2013 No School<br><strong>April 25th<\/strong>\u2013 Save the date for the <a href=\"https:\/\/creekcleanathon.villagecharterschool.com\/\">Creek Clean-a-thon<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br>\u27a4 Letter of Intent 2026-27 School Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WOW! It\u2019s that time already. Please complete and return your\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26.27.Letter.of_.Intent.pdf\">Letter of Intent for 2026\/2027<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>by the\u00a0<strong>due date of Friday 1\/30\/26<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/26.27.Letter.of_.Intent.pdf\">See attachment<\/a> or come get a paper copy in the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Letters of Intent must be returned in order for us to hold a spot for your child and any incoming siblings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New enrolling siblings must also submit an application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u27a4 Garden Help: Adopt-a-Zone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><em>Adopt-a-Zone<\/em><\/strong><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/ATMW5LayfgM5LXHV8\"><strong>https:\/\/forms.gle\/ATMW5LayfgM5LXHV8<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Calling all those interested in helping with the garden. We have a new system. Check out the map with color coded zones. You can adopt a zone and help tend the garden whenever you have time. In the mornings, during the day, after school or on the weekends. Spend 15 min or 4 hours.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to help please sign up for a zone. If all the zones are filled, double up, the more the merrier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start please meet with me so I can show you around the garden and your zone. FYI- the Willow House- Zone 6, needs a special touch\u2014ladder work and careful pruning and tying to shape and maintain it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you, please reach out if you have any questions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amber<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"580\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1.png 580w, https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/2021\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image-1-310x400.png 310w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u27a4 Free Mental Health Support on Campus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ongoing Free Social-Emotional Support at VCS&nbsp; <\/strong>\u2013 See attached information and consent forms , or pick up information in the office anytime!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u27a4 YouthTruth Survey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I sent an email out to families earlier this week about the <a href=\"https:\/\/youthtruth.org\/\">YouthTruth<\/a> survey we will be offering during the month of January. If you did not receive this email or have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. \u2013Rebecca<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u27a4 <strong>12th Annual Creek Clean Up 4\/25\/26<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please share, invite family, friends and members of our community to make this the biggest clean up yet!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.creekcleanathon.villagecharterschool.com\"><strong>http:\/\/www.creekcleanathon.villagecharterschool.com<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2029888871091122\/\"><strong>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2029888871091122<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u27a4 <\/strong>PA Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Next meeting <em>Monday 1\/12<\/em><br><em>Please join and help us plan some fun upcoming events!&nbsp;<\/em><br>If you are interested in joining a PA committee or have any questions please email<strong>Laurenracusin@hotmail.com&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are on Facebook please join our parent group. We use this page as a community resource to post events, ride shares, help needed, important dates and VCS news.&nbsp;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/groups\/1796930060573955\/?ref=share&amp;mibextid=wwXIfr\"><strong>https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/groups\/1796930060573955<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>eScrip<\/strong><br>Did you know you can help raise money for our school just by shopping? It\u2019s super easy with the <strong><em>eScrip<\/em><\/strong> program \u2014 no selling, no extra cost, and no hassle!<br>Here\u2019s how to get started:<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1&nbsp; &nbsp; Go to Any Olivers Markets or participating store (check <a href=\"http:\/\/www.escrip.com\/\">www.escrip.com<\/a> for stores)<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2&nbsp; &nbsp; Sign up for free and choose <strong>[Village Charter School<\/strong>] as the school.<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;3&nbsp; &nbsp; They will give you a card with a barcode and two key chain barcodes to use each time you shop&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;4&nbsp; &nbsp; Shop \u2014 eScrip automatically donates a percentage to our school!<br><strong>***Save some time by swinging by the office for a form to fill out before you head to the store!***<\/strong><br>Every little bit helps fund important programs, classroom supplies, and fun activities for our kids.<br>Thanks so much for supporting our school community! <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"17\" height=\"17\" src=\"blob:https:\/\/www.villagecharterschool.com\/31d16916-b2f2-4fae-adcf-9d984c162a00\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc9b\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u27a4VCS SPORTS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>WCAL 7th \/8th Combo Teams *ALL GAMES BEGIN @ 4:15PM*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday, January 13th VCS @ Thomas Page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday, January 16th VCS @ Guerneville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monday, January 26th VCS @ Geyserville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, January 28th VCS @ Salmon Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday, January 30th VCS @ Twin Hills GOLD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday, February 5th VCS @ Salmon Creek<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday, February 13th VCS @ Twin Hills PURPLE<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuesday, February 17th VCS @ Geyserville<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u27a4 Upcoming Monday, Jan. 12 \u2013 PA MeetingMonday, Jan. 19 \u2013 MLK Jr. Day \u2013 No SchoolFriday, Jan. 30 \u2013\u00a0Letter of Intent dueMonday, Feb. 16 \u2013 Presidents\u2019 Day \u2013 No SchoolApril 25th\u2013 Save the date for the Creek Clean-a-thon \u27a4 Letter of Intent 2026-27 School Year WOW! It\u2019s that time already. 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