Posted 3/24/23
Dear Families,
I am pleased to share that the Village School will be expanding its Pre-K program for the 2023-2024 school year in order to double the number of spaces currently available. We made this decision to better serve the increasing interest and need within our community and region for high-quality Pre-K programming.
Lori Elwell, the current Village School Pre-K Director and Kindergarten teacher, helped establish the Pre-K Program in 2013 and has worked diligently over the years to develop it. She will take on an expanded role as Pre-K Director and a Pre-K teacher for 2023-2024. “It’s an exciting time for our program,” said Mrs. Elwell. “I am glad that we will be able to provide more opportunities for our community’s children to reap the benefits from early childhood learning and social interaction.” Pre-K teachers Amy Bishop and Kelsey Surdam are also looking forward to growing the program.
There are still several openings for children who will be three, four, and five years old for the 2023-2024 school year. Anyone interested in applying can contact the Village School at info@vsnb.org or 802-442-5955.
Mrs. Elwell’s transition means that we are beginning the search for a new Kindergarten Teacher for the 2023-2024 school year. If you know of anyone who would be interested in this position, please direct them to the job posting on our website at www.vsnb.org/jobs/.
One final note: Our school has seen a number of cases of Norovirus this week. While it usually does not cause severe illness, it is a highly contagious virus that can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Click here to read a letter from Nurse Hewson about actions you can take to help limit the spread of the illness.
Have a good and healthy weekend!
Tim
SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Picture Day – Wednesday, April 12th
Order forms are being sent home with students today, or you can order photos online at mylifetouch.com using the Village School’s Picture Day code: EVT2WKMVT.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Our Village Camp – Enrollment open for summer 2023
Join Lake Paran, Hiland Hall Gardens, the McCullough Library, and Vermont Arts Exchange for a week day-camp that includes swimming, gardening, summer reading, art, and lots of fun!
Each week, campers ages 6-12 will explore and travel to the unique places that make our village of North Bennington so special. Camperships are available on a limited basis so please register soon! For more information go to this link: https://lakeparanvt.org/programs-and-camps/2023-summer-camp. To register go to this link: https://lakeparanvt.org/programs-and-camps/.
Register now for the 2023 Lacrosse season with Mount Anthony Lacrosse Association (MALA)
MALA is a youth lacrosse club serving Bennington, North Bennington, Pownal, Shaftsbury, Woodford, and surrounding areas. Visit MalaVT.com for more information and to register for Spring lacrosse.
Student Art Street Banner Program
The Design Committee of the Better Bennington Corporation is inviting students to submit original art for the 2023 Downtown Street Banner program. All submissions will be juried, and the selected pieces will adorn Bennington’s new set of Downtown Street Banners. For more information, go to this link: www.betterbennington.com/post/student-art-street-banner-program.
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2022-2023 Business Partners in Education
Thank you to the following businesses for their support of the Village School!
PLATINUM LEVEL:
RCS Consulting: https://www.rcs.consulting/
Williams Financial LLC: https://williamsfinancial.net/
GOLD LEVEL:
Bank of Bennington: https://thebankofbennington.com/
D.B. McKenna & Co., Inc.: https://www.dbmckenna.com/
SILVER LEVEL:
Global-Z International: https://globalz.com/
BRONZE LEVEL:
Adam’s Lock & Security: https://www.adamslockvt.com/
Danielle D. Fogarty, PLC: https://www.ddfplc.com/
Madrus Masonry: madrusmasonry@outlook.com
Pangaea: https://vermontfinedining.com/
Power Guru: https://www.power-guru.com
Powers Market: https://powersmarket.com/
The Studio on Main: https://www.idenabeach.com/
West Oil Company: https://westoilcompany.com/
SPONSORS:
Bennington Express Car Wash and Repair: https://www.benningtonlubeandwash.com/
Bennington House of Tile and Carpet: https://bennington.abbeycarpet.com/
Bolio Propane Service, LLC: https://www.facebook.com/BolioPropaneServiceLLC/
The Bennington Bookshop: https://www.benningtonbookshop.com/
The Richards Group: https://therichardsgrp.com/
