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Dear Village Families, Thank you all for your patience as we work through the glitches of Distance Learning. In addition, we want to give you information about reporting attendance. If your student can’t attend class due to technical issues, please call the RVUSD Tech Hotline: 542-7375 x.1005 For any absence, please call the Village Elementary Attendance Line: 707-545-5754, then press 1. Absences include: Illness Family emergencies Rolling blackouts or PSPS Evacuations Planned absences such as vacation* *Please understand that any planned absences for vacation or family outings, are considered unexcused even if you let your teacher know. Daily attendance is a State mandate. Even though we are Distance Learning, the school is still responsible to the State for attendance as if the children were on campus. All student absences must be reported through the Attendance Line or they will be considered unexcused starting this week. Thank you so much for your support, and please let us know if we can support you or your child with attendance in any way!

Dear Village Families, This week has been a challenging one for our community as we faced an unprecedented pandemic start to the school year, electrical storms, power outages, and fires in uncomfortably close proximity to our community and our school. Add to that scheduling, Zoom, and ChromeBook challenges--not to mention the day-to-day challenges that so many of us face. What a week! As happens when our community faces challenges, it is an opportunity for us to come together, support one another, and demonstrate our resolve and perseverance. Please take extra time this weekend for lots of hugs and fun activities for your children and loved ones, to appreciate the strong and supportive community we live in, and, of course, to review your home safety and emergency plans to ensure you are prepared for whatever comes our way. This week has also brought a sense of excitement to us all as we come back together as a learning community, as you and your children met your teachers, and as we all began the new school year. Despite the weather, I certainly had a wonderful time on Monday meeting so many of you and cheering you on to the new school year! Also, the start of this odd school year was not without glitches, and I whole-heartedly thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigated through it all! A Few Important Updates: Back to School Night is postponed until THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd! Join me for Coffee with the Principal the last Friday of each month. Our first date is Friday, August 28 at 9:00. Join by clicking here next Friday at 9:00: https://rvusd.zoom.us/j/94740585533?pwd=dmVJSnBHdnErR2UyRm5TbUg5YTVJZz09 No School Monday, September 7 in recognition of Labor Day Have a great weekend, Village Families! Please stay safe and healthy. Warm regards, Kate Westrich, Village Principal

Village Eagles showed their school spirit on the first day of school!

Dear Village Families, How wonderful to welcome you and your children to the new school year today! It warmed my heart to see so many smiling faces and meet so many of you! I would like to take a moment to most sincerely thank you for your patience and flexibility while waiting to meet your new teacher and pick up your supplies. Between the weather, the masks, and the distance learning, the start to the 2020-2021 school year will certainly be remembered! I am thrilled to be working with you and your children, and we'll do everything we can here at Village to make it a truly great year! Warm regards, Kate Westrich, Village Principal

Message from Village: What a storm! The storm should pass by noon, and we will resume student pick-up! 3rd and 4th grade: 12:00-1:15 5th and 6th grade: 1:30-2:45 Thank you for your patience!

Village Students' First Day Bags and School Supplies Ready to Go!

Message from Village School about First Day! MONDAY, AUGUST 17TH IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! School Supply Pick-Up Day! This is a drive-through event. STUDENT ITEM PICK-UP SCHEDULE: 8:30-9:45--Kindergarten 10:00-11:15--Grades 1 and 2 11:30-12:45--Grades 3 and 4 1:00-2:15--Grades 5 and 6 BRING WITH YOU: YOUR CHILDREN! A sign to put in your windshield with teacher’s name clearly written A pen to sign the Chromebook User Agreement if you are checking one out Your VILLAGE SPIRIT!!!! School colors are yellow and blue We are the EAGLES! You are welcome to decorate your car to CELEBRATE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! STATION 1: PICK UP STUDENT SCHOOL SUPPLY BAG Pull into the parking lot in front of the District Office (1000 Yulupa) and follow the Student Drop-Off Lane Check in the our Greeter as you enter the parking lot Look for the sign with your teacher’s name and grade A volunteer (MOST LIKELY YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER!!!) will be there to hand you a school supply bag through your car window (or place in your trunk) STATION 2: CHROMEBOOK PICK-UP ALL 3rd-6th GRADERS K-2nd STUDENTS WHO REQUESTED ONE Follow the lane around to the Chromebook Station A staff member will hand you a “Chromebook Checkout Agreement” form to sign and return A staff member will provide you with Chromebook, charger, log in instruction sheet CAUTIONS There will likely be many cars in the line! Please follow the directions of the traffic monitor! If the line is goes beyond the parking lot, PLEASE CONTINUE THE LINE ALONG YULUPA! If you are displaying any signs of illness or if for some reason you are unable to make it on Monday, August 17th, please email Village Principal Kate Westrich at kwestrich@rvusd.org for alternate arrangements. LUNCH INFORMATION First Day Food Service Letter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QhHZW68D8hY84lHQXjzAnYujpxrbTV0A/view?usp=sharing MySchoolBucks Info https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HGBeGlCDKVmyYzixHu5YI7xFJbhyj3f3/view?usp=sharing Volunteers will work as quickly and efficiently as possible! We thank you for your patience in advance! WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU! ¡¡¡EL LUNES 17 DE AGOSTO ES EL PRIMER DÍA DE CLASES !!! ¡Día de recogida de útiles escolares! Este es un evento de autoservicio. HORARIO DE LA RECOGIDA DE LOS ÚTILES DEL ESTUDIANTE: 8:30-9:45--Kinder 10:00-11:15-- 1° y 2° Grados 11:30-12:45-- 3° y 4° Grados 1:00-2:15-- 5° y 6° Grados TRAER CONTIGO: ¡TUS NIÑOS! Un letrero para poner en el parabrisas con el nombre del maestro escrito claramente Un bolígrafo para firmar el Acuerdo de usuario de Chromebook si está agarrando uno Tu ESPÍRITU DE VILLAGE !!!! Los colores de la escuela son azul y amarillo ¡Somos las ÁGUILAS! Le invitamos a que decore su auto para ¡¡¡CELEBRAR EL PRIMER DIA DE ESCUELA!!! ESTACIÓN 1: RECOGER LA BOLSA DE ÚTILES ESCOLARES DEL ESTUDIANTE Entre en el estacionamiento frente a la oficina del distrito (1000 Yulupa) y siga el carril de entrega de estudiantes Regístrese en nuestro Greeter al ingresar al estacionamiento Busque el cartel con el nombre y el grado de su maestro Un voluntario (¡¡MUY PROBABLE EL MAESTRO DE SU HIJO !!!) estará allí para entregarle una bolsa de útiles escolares a través de la ventana de su automóvil (o colocarla en su baúl) ESTACIÓN 2: RECOGIDA DE CHROMEBOOK TODOS los estudiantes de 3°- 6° GRADO LOS ESTUDIANTES DE K-2° QUÉ SOLICITARON UNO Siga el carril alrededor hasta la estación del Chromebook Un miembro del personal le dará un formulario del “Acuerdo de Pago de Chromebook” para que lo firme y lo regrese. Un miembro del personal le entregará el Chromebook, el cargador, la hoja de instrucciones para entrar al sistema PRECAUCIONES ¡Probablemente habra muchos autos en la linea! ¡Por favor siga las instrucciones del monitor de tráfico! Si la línea sale del estacionamiento, ¡POR FAVOR CONTINÚE LA LÍNEA A LO LARGO DE YULUPA! Si muestra síntomas de enfermedad o si por alguna razón no puede asistir el lunes 17 de Agosto, por favor mande un correo electrónico a la Directora de Village, Kate Westrich al kwestrich@rvusd.org para tener un arreglo alternativo. INFORMACIÓN DEL ALMUERZO Carta del Primer Día del Servicio de Alimentos https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QhHZW68D8hY84lHQXjzAnYujpxrbTV0A/view?usp=sharing Información de MySchoolBucks https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HGBeGlCDKVmyYzixHu5YI7xFJbhyj3f3/view?usp=sharing ¡Los voluntarios trabajarán de la manera más rápida y eficiente posible! ¡Le agradecemos su paciencia de antemano! ¡NO PODEMOS ESPERAR MÁS PARA VERLO!

Dear Village Families, Just a few quick updates! Look for much more detailed information on Friday! You should be receiving an email from the RVUSD District Office this evening with your child’s assigned teacher. If you don’t receive this, please contact me! MONDAY, AUGUST 17 IS THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL AND DRIVE THROUGH SCHOOL SUPPLY PICK-UP DAY! Student Item Pick-Up Schedule: 8:30-9:45--Kindergarten 10:00-11:15--Grades 1 and 2 11:30-12:45--Grades 3 and 4 1:00-2:15--Grades 5 and 6 All 3rd through 6th grade students will receive a Chromebook on Monday. There will be a User Agreement form to parents to sign to obtain a Chromebook. K-2 Students in need of a Chromebook, please follow this link if you haven’t already done so: https://bit.ly/RVUSDTechNeeds We are planning to be festive on Monday to celebrate the start of school! Feel free to show your Village Spirit as you drive through to meet your teacher! Be on the lookout for much more detailed information on FRIDAY! Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns! Warm regards, Kate Westrich, Village Principal

Dear Village Families, I so appreciate that so may of you were able to attend last night’s parent forum! I hope that some of your questions were answered and the information provided was helpful. If you were unable to attend, you can access a recording of the live presentation here: https://youtu.be/bixpyCuaVvw Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns, and be on the lookout for more updates over the next week! Warm regards, Kate Westrich, Village Principal

Please click here for a message from RVUSD Superintendent https://www.smore.com/3qnar

Reminder: Today is last day from 12:00-2:00 to claim all student materials and turn in chrome books, books and instruments in Village Cafeteria from 12:00 to 2:00.

Village Newsletter here https://www.smore.com/kdmgz HAPPY SUMMER EVERYONE

Village Schedule Reminder:https://www.smore.com/c4mq5

Village Schedule: https://www.smore.com/2ed3g

Reminder: Village Yearbook pick-up tomorrow. Friday, 5/22 from 1:30-3:00!

Please see this the link below for information about the Sonoma County Office of Education's Upcoming Superintendents' Council Public of Hearing. https://bit.ly/2LDZ9mS

We are thankful for our classified staff members. We celebrate them this week!

Reminder that tomorrow is musical instrument drop off day for 6th grade from 11 to 12. Start at the District Office and drive around to the cafeteria where you will return your musical instrument and music book through the car window. Thank you.

Reminder tomorrow is musical instrument drop off day for 5th grade from 10 to 11, drive through the drop off area starting at the District Office and go around to the cafeteria where you will hand over the instrument and any books through the car window. Thank you.

Reminder tomorrow is musical instrument drop off day for 4th from 9:00 - 10:00, drive through the drop off area starting at the District Office and go towards the cafeteria where you will hand over from the car window your instrument and music books. Thank you!