The Fourth Grade traveled to Schenectady, NY, to explore the miSci Museum. Among the exhibits is currently a “Design Zone” highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation: art, music, and engineering. 

Posted 4/7/23  

Dear Families,

This week we sent home an “Important Planning Survey” letter to parents/guardians of students in grades K-5, asking if your child(ren) will be returning to the Village School for the 2023-2024 school year. It’s very helpful for our planning process to know how many students we can expect in each class. 

If you prefer to complete this planning survey online, please click here to use our digital form. We would greatly appreciate your response by Friday, April 14th. 

If you have any questions or concerns about the current school year or the year ahead, please call me at 802-442-5955 (ext. 201) or email me at tnewbold@vsnb.org.

Enjoy the Easter and Passover weekend!

Warm regards
Tim

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Lost and Found

The Village School’s Lost and Found rack is overflowing.  Please encourage your students to take a look at the rack in the main lobby.  Parents are also welcome to come in and take a look.  Any items still here on April 14 will be donated. 

Picture Day – Wednesday, April 12th

Order forms were sent home with students last week, or you can order photos online at mylifetouch.com using the Village School’s Picture Day code: EVT2WKMVT.

2022-2023 Yearbooks for Sale

Yearbooks can be pre-ordered online with Lifetouch. Please click here to order online and use Yearbook ID # 14713623. The cost is $18 per yearbook. Sixth graders receive a complimentary yearbook. 

Girls on the Run – Seeking a Volunteer

Girls on the Run is currently taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Village School. The after school program is already at capacity with 12 participants in grades 3-6. The GOTR may be able to accept three more girls if the team has a third adult volunteer.  If you are interested in volunteering, please email info@vsnb.org or call 802-442-5955.

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/

Camp Danger 2023 Registration is Now Open

VAE’s popular summer art program, Camp Danger, is back for two weeks! It’s a place where campers take supervised risks while having a good time. Campers will learn appropriate ways to use sharp tools, power equipment, experiment with fire and things that go bang! Matthew Perry is the instructor for both weeks. Each camp runs from 10am – 4pm and the cost is $250.

Week 1: July 24th-28th  

To register for week 1: https://VAECampDangerJuly24-28.eventbrite.com

Week 2: July 31st-August 4th

To register for week 2: https://VAECampDangerJuly31-Aug4.eventbrite.com

Hildene Summer Camp

Catch the last couple of slots in the 2023 camp season for Curious Caterpillars, from August 21 – 23 (3-day camp) for children entering 4th, 5th or 6th grade. The fee is $150 members/ $180 non-members. Explore the natural world through the lens of caterpillars with investigations, hikes, crafts and games. Learn about unique species and ask questions such as “why is the Woolly Bear Caterpillar so hairy?” and “Are any caterpillars picky-eaters?” This three-day camp is a great introduction to the otherworldly biodiversity that is hidden just behind the next leaf.

Register online by visiting: http://www.hildene.org/learning/summer_day_camps

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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/