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DATES TO REMEMBER |
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February 4
Candy Grams sold all week
Softball Try-outs
P.S.I.A. On-Site Drawing Try-outs
February 5
Math/Science T-Shirt Day
Soccer Teams Party & Awards, 3:30-5:00 P.M., Moore Gym
February 6
Box Top Collection Day
Scout Photos
Baseball Try-outs
P.S.I.A. On-Site Drawing Try-outs
February 7
Basketball Teams Party & Awards, 3:30-5:00 P.M., Moore Gym
February 8
Math/Science T-Shirt Day
VMS NO Homework Weekend
STARS Rehearsal, 3:30 - 6:30 P.M.
February 9
Testing New Students Pre K - 4
Math/Science Meet in Beaumont |
| Re-enrollment Packages |
January 2008
Dear Village School Parents,
Re-enrollment packages were mailed this week. In order to reserve a spot for your child for 2008/2009, please complete, sign, and submit the re-enrollment contract by February 22, 2008. We have had an increase in the number of applicants to The Village School and, therefore, anticipate waiting lists for a number of our grade levels.
Along with your re-enrollment contract, you will also need to remit a $1,000.00 deposit for your first child and a $500.00 deposit thereafter, payable to The Village School. This non-refundable deposit includes the registration and several fees as well as a portion of the tuition. We do recognize that this deposit amount is greater than has been required in the past. However, in order for The Village School to remain competitive in the independent school marketplace, the school must make commitments to faculty and programming earlier in the spring than has been the case in the past.
After receiving your re-enrollment contract, if you have any questions regarding re-enrollment, tuition, or fees, please contact our business office at your earliest convenience. It has been a pleasure serving you and your child this year, and we look forward to working with your child for another exciting year at The Village School.
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P.S.I.A. On-Site Drawing Try Outs |
 If you would like to try out for P.S.I.A. On-Site Drawing you may do so on either Monday, February 4th, or Wednesday February 6th, from 3:30-5:00 P.M. The try-outs will be in the Art Room in the Fine Arts Building. Pick-up will be at 5:00 P.M. in the far-back parking lot. To try out, you must fill out the form linked below and you must be available to compete on Saturday, March 8, 2008, at 9:00 A.M. Further, if you win at the District Competition at St. Francis, you must be able to go to the State P.S.I.A. Competition in Ft. Worth on Saturday, April 26, 2008. This is fun and you get lessons that will improve your drawing. Students who make the team as 6th graders have traditionally stayed with the team throughout middle school. Come and make your school proud of your talents.
Mrs. Frazier, Art Teacher
Click the link below, download the form, fill it out, and turn it in to Mrs. Miller.
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SCOUT PICTURES, Wednesday (2/6) |
ALL scouts are welcome to have their pictures taken for the yearbook. You do NOT have to be in a Village School troop. Please report IN SCOUT UNIFORM (no one will be photographed if they are not in a scout uniform) to the Koehl Gym on February 6th. Middle school scouts report at 8:00 A.M. and lower school scouts report at 9:00 A.M. |
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FOCUS ON THE ARTS
A NEW TRADITION
Volunteers Needed |
We are pleased to announce that we are starting a new tradition here at The Village School! This spring, we are hosting our first annual Focus on the Arts, Saturday, April 5, 2008. This will be a fun-filled event involving the choir, band, orchestra, and art students. We are looking for a few ground-breaking volunteers to work on ticket sales and/or an advertising program for the event. If you are interested in helping with this unique opportunity, please contact Kristi and Sharon at the link below.
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P.S.I.A. Reminder |
If you have a child who has been selected to go to the District P.S.I.A. tournament, please make sure you have turned in your paperwork and contest fee. Also, please note that in order for our team to participate we must provide at least 65 judges for the District Tournament as well as judges for the State Tournament. This cannot be done without the participation of parents. Click on the link below to volunteer today for this important activity. If we do not get enough judges, we cannot participate in the tournament.
Kristi and Sharon |
| Soccer News |
The 7th grade boys soccer team ended their season undefeated! They played their final game on Tuesday, January 22nd against St. John's and won 4-2. Adam Dawkins and Allen Ojeda scored one goal each and Connor Haines scored two goals. Congratulations to Coach McGovern and all the boys! |
| Basketball News |
The basketball team will celebrate its season with a team party after school Thursday, February 7th. The squads have concluded play for the 2007-2008 season. Thursday, January 24th, the 8th grade girls secured their ninth and final victory of the season, winning 30-21 over St. John's. Hanna Healy led with 16 points, and Lauren Reischman and Elise Renard added 6 points each. Friday, January 25th, the 8th grade boys followed suit in securing their ninth win, beating St. John's 36-28. Abolade Jebutu led with 10 points, and Jonathan Freeman and Henry Walker added 9 and 8 points respectively. Coach Harvey thanks all players, supporters, parents, teachers, staff members, and fellow coaches, and encourages all who are interested in track and field to hit the track for the first practice on Monday, February 11th after school. Go Vikings! | |
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| Spring Fling Update |
Our Family Fun Carnival T-shirts order forms are now available. You have until Feb, 15th to purchase them, so place your order now! Parents and siblings can enjoy these great T-shirts too! There will be seven days scheduled to wear them at school and then, of course, the day of the carnival. Volunteers are also encouraged to buy t-shirts and wear them at the carnival. When you complete the order form, attach a check payable to "The Village School - PTA" and send it back to school to your child's teacher.
Click to email Roberta Bernstein or call 281-493-5325. Click to email Jane Deyhimi or call 281-578-5564. | | |
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MERITAS SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
APPLICATIONS FOR THE SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM NEED TO BE TURNED IN TO MRS. CONYERS BY FEBRUARY 19TH! |
Institute of San Roberto in Monterrey, Mexico and Collège du Léman in Geneva, Switzerland are offering summer programs. Exact dates have not been set, but they are most likely offering two sessions (6/29-7/19 and 7/20-8/9).
These programs are being offered first to all Meritas schools and then to the public.
Click Collège du Léman website, for more information. The cost of this program is approximately $5,200.00 plus airfare.
Click San Roberto Instituto website for more information or click on links below for an overview of the Spanish Immersion Program and the application form. The cost for a three week session in Monterrey is approximately $2,950.00 plus airfare.
If you are interested or have questions, email Judy Flack.
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FEBRUARY IS PTA MEMBERSHIP MONTH |
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A membership drive will take place in February for our newly formed PTA. Watch this space for information on joining this important school organization. You must be a member in order to vote.
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| Care Highway Fundraiser
ORDERS STILL BEING TAKEN! |
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Parents, please support the non-profit Care Highway Humanitarian Organization by purchasing packs of cards and wristbands. One pack of cards costs $5 and a wristband costs $2. The profits will go to orphaned children in Kenya, Africa.
Your child(ren) should have received an order form in school. If it has been misplaced or you wish to download it, click the link below.
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| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Half-Price Carnival Packs |
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Village School families have the opportunity to order half-price carnival packs for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Click on the link below, download and print the form, and then mail or fax your order directly to the HLSR representative.
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| Labels and Boxtops for Education |
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Continue to collect those boxtops and labels!! The next collection day will be Wednesday, February 6th.
For a list of eligible Campbell's Products, click the link below.
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V-FLASH |
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We hope you are enjoying The Village News Flash (or V-Flash). The deadline for submitting articles or announcements to Sharon or Kristi is Wednesday at 5:00 P.M. Feedback is always welcome!
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