Dear Parents and Guardians,                                                                                                     

 

I hope you are having a fabulous summer! Please join me in launching another school year designed to be a memorable, positive and lasting experience for each child.

 

I am delighted to serve as your school principal. The Village School has a strong ten year history of being at the forefront of providing a caring school environment dedicated to the whole child – educating the head, heart and hands of our students. It is exciting to be part of a school with a curriculum inspired by Waldorf methods and techniques. It is an honor to work alongside talented and creative teachers and staff, as well as all the parents and extended family members that willingly give their time and resources to build and maintain a school that is a beautiful place for children to grow and learn.

 

ALL GRADES  K-8 begin at 8:30 AM           

Kindergarten is released at 11:45 AM

Grades 1-3 are released at 2:30 PM     

Grades 4-8 are released at 2:45 PM

 

This is an essential meeting. It is a time meet new staff members and learn about special events for the new year and to meet with old and new friends as well as. Refreshments will be served and child care will be provided.

            Agenda Highlights: New staff introductions; Board of Directors report; Parent Council news; School Festivals update

            Class Meetings begin at 6:45 PM:  Promptly after the All-School Meeting. Parents are invited to meet the teacher(s) of your children. There will be a class meeting for all grade levels, K-8. The teachers will provide vital information so parents can ensure their children will have a successful school year. Many of your questions will be answered at the meetings. Consideration has been made for parents that must attend more than one class meeting. Class meetings end at 7:30 PM.

 

The parade theme is “Raise the Roof.” Village School will be there in full force and color. Please, please, please plan to be in the parade. The first 100 people that arrive to march in the parade will receive a fabulous Village School tee-shirt. Plan to arrive and assemble at 8:45 AM at 11th and High St. Be ready for a good time! A special thanks to Tracey Johnson and her family for taking the lead on our entry.

 

Let’s join together to sweep, trim, paint and add the caring & loving touches that makes school a special place for children and families. Drop in anytime. Add your hand to the beauty.

 

Early results indicate Village School met benchmarks for the national requirement of Average Yearly Progress (AYP). More information and disaggregated data from the Oregon Department of Education will be forthcoming. Congratulations to the students, families and teachers!

 

I look forward to greeting the children the first day and every day at Village School.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Bob Kaminski

Principal

 

PS – I want to meet with as many parents as I can early this fall. Please consider calling Cara Abrams-Simonton, Administrative Assistant/Student Services to set an appointment. She can be reached at 541-345-7285, Ext. 102