Fourth Graders looked at the work of Wassily Kandinsky and then made their own abstract paintings in art class using oil pastels and watercolor.
3/4/2022
Dear Families,
I am pleased to share the good news that the Village School’s 2022-23 tuition rate of $18,272 was approved by the voters of North Bennington and Shaftsbury District One by a 3 to 1 margin (74% approved). Every vote counts toward the vitality and success of our school and community, and, on behalf of our faculty and staff, I want to thank you for showing your support for the work we do.
The Village of North Bennington’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Carriage Barn of the Park-McCullough House at 7:30 p.m. on March 15, 2022.
Below are a few school and community announcements for your reference, including an invitation to a family-friendly light-sound-movement show called “Dialogue Nordique” that is taking place at the Bennington Museum tonight (Friday, March 4) and again tomorrow night (Saturday, March 5).
Have a good weekend,
Tim
Village School Announcements:
• Friday, March 11th is a half-day for students, with dismissal at 11:30 a.m., as the faculty and staff have an in-service day.
• Village School Online Auction Fundraiser
The Friends of the Village School group is planning an Online Auction for May 2022 to help raise money for classroom enrichment activities, un-budgeted supplies, and, hopefully, field trips when Covid times are better! With the need to cancel both the Holiday Catalog and the Winter Carnival this year and last, we’ve lost two of our most crucial fundraisers, and we’re hoping this will help to make up for that loss.
>> For more details about volunteering or donating goods or services, please click here.
• The Village School is Seeking a Long-Term Substitute Teacher for Grade 5/6 Math & Science
The Village School of North Bennington has an anticipated opening for a Long-Term Substitute Teacher (Grade 5/6 Math & Science) to cover a planned parental leave. If you know of anyone who might enjoy teaching math and/or science on either a full-time or part-time basis for a couple of months this spring, please share the news of this Long-term Sub position.
>> To learn more or to apply, please visit this link to our ad on SchoolSpring: https://www.schoolspring.com/job.cfm?jid=3761752
Community Announcements:
• Dialogue Nordique at the Bennington Museum – Friday, March 4 and Saturday, March 5 at 7 p.m.
The Vermont Arts Exchange (VAE) is happy to create and collaborate on this outdoor installation environment of light, sound, and movement by Lumia Composer George Stadnik and composer-musician Brian DeAngelo, accompanied by musician Lee Paquin.
All ages are welcome for these TWO free shows Friday & Saturday, March 4 & 5 at 7:00pm outside on the hillside at the Bennington Museum. Have fun interacting with light, shadows, and music! This event is free of charge. Warm up by the bonfire and enjoy hot cocoa (for sale by friends of the Loose Cannon). Dress warmly, wear boots, and feel free to come and go as you please.
• Enrollment is Open for Lake Paran’s Spring Break Camp
Students can spend April vacation, from April 18-22nd (8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.), at Lake Paran’s Spring Break Outdoor Camp. Outdoor education is healing and fosters social emotional connections among children and their fellow campers. Camp activities will include participating in a BioBlitz, nature exploration, meet and greet lambs, planting seeds, discovering insects, and more! The camp will have 15 spots available for K-6th grade students. The cost is $225 for the 1st child, and $200 per additional child. To register or for more information, please visit this link: https://lakeparanvt.org/programs-and-camps. If you have questions or concerns, contact: lakeparanvista@gmail.com
2021-2022 Business Partners in Education
Thank you to the following businesses for their ongoing support of The Village School:
GOLD LEVEL
Bank of Bennington: https://thebankofbennington.com/
RCS Consulting: https://www.rcs.consulting/
SILVER LEVEL
D.B. McKenna & Co., Inc.: https://www.dbmckenna.com/
Danielle D. Fogarty, PLC: https://www.ddfplc.com/
Whitman’s / Poulin Grain: https://www.whitmansfeed.com/
BRONZE LEVEL
Adam’s Lock & Security: https://www.adamslockvt.com/
Idena Beach Photography:: https://www.idenabeach.com/
Maple Leaf Realty: https://www.mapleleafvermont.com/
Pangaea: https://vermontfinedining.com/
Power Guru: https://www.power-guru.com
West Oil Company: https://westoilcompany.com/
Williams Financial, LLC: https://williamsfinancial.net/
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/
Casella Waste Systems: https://www.casella.com/casella
The Bennington Bookshop: https://www.benningtonbookshop.com/
The Roasted Bean: https://www.the-roasted-bean.com/