Thursday, October 15<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Picture Retake Day
Friday, November 6<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Dia de los Muertos | Evening Festival\u00a0<\/em>
Wednesday, November 11 \u2013<\/strong> Veterans’ Day \u2013 NO SCHOOL\u00a0<\/em>
Thursday, December 17<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Winter Solstice | Evening Festival<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u27a4 Important Calendar Update<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Please accept our most sincere apologies that we made an error in our spring break dates on the school calendar. Spring break will actually take place from March 22nd – 26th, not the 15th – 19th. We are sorry if this oversight has caused any inconvenience in anyone’s planning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
View, download, or print the updated calendar here.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All VCS parents are invited and welcome to attend our PA meetings. Help us plan ahead for this school year by completing this short form<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Mark Your Calendars!<\/strong> Parent Association Meetings<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n All VCS parents are invited and welcome to attend our PA meetings. Upcoming meetings <\/strong>are Monday, Oct. 19th at 7pm at the Collins home, 725 Quietwater Santa Rosa 95404<\/a> and Thursday, Nov. 5th at 1:45pm in the VCS Office. If you can’t make the meetings, you can catch up with the meeting notes – PA notes are available here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n School Picture Order Form Thank you to all the students, teachers, parents and friends of VCS who made our main fundraiser of the year a wonderful success! It was a beautiful night of celebration and community. Gifts of time, skills, auction items, resources, and funds made it possible for us to net over $10,000 in direct support for VCS. THANK YOU! Check out photos from the night here<\/a>. (thank you, Kanoe!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please thank and support our donors when you can!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Acorns are gearing up for all kinds of weather in their outdoor classroom, and we’d love to give your family’s used and outgrown weather gear another turn around the seasons. We’re collecting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n All sizes welcome, including toddler, since we have younger siblings in our midst too, but ideally we’re looking for clothing sizes 3T – 6 ish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Drop donations in the labeled bin in Miss Jess’ indoor classroom as soon as possible, so we’re ready for the coming rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Questions? Contact Acorn Class PA Liaison Elisette Weiss at elisette.weiss@gmail.com or 707-486-2150.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hello VCS families! This year our middle school is going to embark on our 2nd annual VCS CSA box program. We highly encourage anyone that has a surplus of items from their own garden to please donate to our program as it would help greatly. We will have a link below to sign up to donate any goods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScVLcRmMEJY9HwNZQJu4rhHYMXiBAnDErrtM6iYZkdQft8Vvg\/viewform?usp=header<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sincerely, <\/p>\n\n\n\n Levi, Enzo, Arthur, Leo, Ashton, Aurelio, Osha, Lowell, Ezra, Sonny <\/p>\n\n\n\n We are receiving a pallet of new native plants from Xerces this October. I need some help in two ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1) Could you help prep the area? Create a border with old logs or wood, lay cardboard, bring\/spread leaf mulch, bring in some compost? Work needs to be completed before November 7th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2) Could you help with planting day on Saturday November 7th?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please email jesstruttman@villagecharterschool.com if you can help with any of this work!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This Week’s Garden Classroom Recipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flavored Hop Water<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Steep fresh hops in boiling water for 2 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Strain and cool<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add desired flavors using fresh fruit, herbs, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have several field trips in the works and we will need drivers. Please make sure you update your driver\u2019s license and car insurance information on file for being a driver\/chaperone ASAP. Check with Emma if you need to know what needs updating. THANK YOU!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to volunteer at VCS in the classroom or on field trips and aren\u2019t fingerprinted yet, you can print the necessary paperwork here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Auto Insurance:<\/em><\/strong> Village Charter School\u2019s insurance company requires that all drivers carry a minimum of $100,000.00 of Property Damage and $100,000\/person and $300,000.00\/occurrence of Bodily Injury coverage<\/em><\/strong>. We will need a copy of the declaration page<\/strong> from your insurance policy demonstrating this coverage. It is also an option to obtain one-day coverage from your insurance company at this level of coverage. Evidence of this coverage must be provided to the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We have new contact information for Extended Care!<\/strong> Extended Care Email<\/strong>: trish@villagecharterschool.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Please check that you have the correct email saved for the office as well. The new contact for the VCS Office is Emma Kerfoot at<\/strong> officemanager@villagecharterschool.com<\/strong><\/a>.<\/strong> Thank you to everyone who is being patient and kind when dealing with our parking\/traffic struggles at pick up and drop-off. I know the situation is difficult and often very frustrating. We are looking at some signage and other things that could help on a small scale, but there is no big fix in the works that addresses the reality of our location and parking lot size. Keep doing the things you can do\u2013car pool, bike, city bus, arrive early or later in the afternoon, be patient, follow the rules, slow down, etc. Thank you!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Slow down on the path to the school! <\/p>\n\n\n\n You MUST WALK your bike once you enter the parking lot in front of the school. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Walk your bike in the cross walk. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Go with the directional flow of traffic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After School Enrichment<\/p>\n\n\n\n Little Makers Workshop<\/p>\n\n\n\n Hi families! Lauren (Jasper\u2019s mom) is excited to offer a hands-on after school enrichment class for VCS students!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Little Makers Workshop is a creative nature-inspired class where kids ages 6\u201310 will explore art, science, and making through fun projects using natural materials, found objects, and creative techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesdays from 1:15\u20132:30 PM 9\/30-10\/21<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Students will meet right after dismissal at the picnic tables outside of Ms. Anna\u2019s classroom<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Upcoming projects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sept 30\u2014Sun Prints<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oct 7 \u2014 SLIME<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oct 14 – Birdhouses & Feeders<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oct 21\u2014Clay and Candles<\/p>\n\n\n\n Light snack provided – Space is limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n Activities may change depending on supplies and the creativity of our young makers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n $100 for 4 classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sign up here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/forms.gle\/9kht94kr4wAc7P6HA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Linked are the forms required for students to sign up for these supports. Please sign and return at your earliest convenience: Hard copies are in the office and can be sent home with your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please let me know if you have any questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rebecca Ivanoff, Director<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday, October 7<\/strong> Thursday, October 8<\/strong> Wednesday, October 14<\/strong> Thursday, October 15<\/strong> Friday, October 16<\/strong>
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<\/strong>Oct. 15th, 3pm-9pm Mombo\u2019s Pizza Dine and Donate<\/strong> at Santa Rosa location. Phone in orders included!
Nov. 15th, 3:30pm – “Cozy Crafternoon”<\/strong> – parents only crafting party hosted by Kanoe and Mikela at the Collins’ home.
Dec. 2nd, 4:30-6:30pm – Holiday Arts & Crafts Night<\/strong> – <\/strong>we are looking for a couple more parents to host a craft station. Let your PA liaison parent know if you are interested!
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\n\n\n\n\u27a4 THANK YOU!<\/strong> “Under the Oaks”<\/em><\/strong> Farm to Table Dinner<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Extended Care Phone<\/strong>: 707-870-9700<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Carolyn\u2019s old email address, vcsofficemanager@gmail.com, is no longer in use. Do not send emails to that address. They will not be seen.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\n\u27a4 BIKE REMINDERS!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Nature \u2022 Art \u2022 Discovery<\/em>
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\n\n\n\n\u27a4 Free Mental Health Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\ud83d\udcc4Consent for School Health & Wellness Services
<\/a>\ud83d\udcc4Consentimiento Para Servicios de Salud y Bienestar Escolar<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\u27a4 Boys Flag Football Game Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Hillcrest @ Village Charter 4:15 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Village Charter @ Thomas Page 4:15 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Village Charter @ Twin Hills 5:15 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/strong>Piner-Olivet Charter @ Village Charter 4:15 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Forestville @ Village Charter 4:15 PM<\/p>\n\n\n\n