Village Explorer Weekly Newsletter

Village Explorer Student and Families,

It was another amazing week of school at Village! We hope to see you at our Artisan's Alley fundraiser this Saturday! Please read the newsletter closely as it has important updates and information for the week ahead.

Have a great weekend!

Principal

Come join us on Saturday, December 2nd at Village Elementary School for Artisan's Alley. This event will be from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM and is a fundraiser for our music program. There will be a variety of vendors if you would like to work on your holiday shopping. There will also be a performance by our school choir.

If your student is planning a leave of absence that requires an independent study contract, please make sure that the office and teacher are notified at least five business days in advance so the teacher can prepare meaningful work for the missed time. Contracts that are turned in without adequate time hinders the teachers ability to organize meaningful learning activities for your child and adds to an already full workload. Contracts forms turned in after the five day deadline will not be approved and the absence will be unexcused.

In addition, contracts that are not fully completed will not be accepted to excuse the absence. Failure to complete the independent study contract results in a waste of time for all parties involved in creating the contract. If an independent study contract is not fully completed, subsequent requests for independent study may not be approved.

In short, there cannot be an adequate replacement for the learning that happens during the school day. please plan your vacations around the scheduled break times. If an independent study contract becomes necessary, please be mindful of the work involved and abide by the contract. Thank you for understanding.

Hi Military Families -

Happy holidays! I trust each of you enjoyed a restful Thanksgiving Break and are now recharged and ready to conquer the holiday season. Should you feel the desire for additional support, please know there are numerous opportunities available. From the school and military counselors at your school site, to Military OneSource, and the Fleet & Family Support Center, plus many community-based organizations, there are many people and organizations standing by to assist. Please contact me to get you connected.

Thursday, December 7, 2023 is National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. The Library of Congress has a wonderful “Today in History” site filled with historical, easy to read information. Check it out: https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/december-07

• Coronado Unified School District: www.coronadousd.net
• Read the latest CUSD Newsroom communications from Superintendent, Karl Mueller at www.coronadousd.net
• 2023-2024 online registration for new & returning students: https://coronadousd.net/Parents--Students-/Online-Registration-for-2023-24/index.html. Plus, download a copy of the District Calendar.
• Governing Board Meeting Recordings – click here, Next Meeting: December 14, 4 pm
• Safe Harbor Coronado Aloha Club Welcome Bags - To welcome new military families to Coronado, the NBC School Liaison Program partners with an amazing local organization called Safe Harbor Coronado. Through their Aloha Club, they connect new families with existing ones in the community to serve as a resource and help build connections throughout the year. They also offer a "Welcome Bag" delivered to your door. To sign up visit https://safeharborcoronado.org/new-to-coronado.

o Free Breakfast and Lunch Meals for ALL Enrolled Students for the 2023-2024 School Year – check with your school site for implementation details.

• HAPPENING NOW! Military Teen Club, Wednesdays, 1:45-2:45 pm @ CMS Granzer Hall – Open to all 6th-8th grade students (military or civilian).
• Artisans Alley: December 2, 9 am-3 pm @ Village Elementary School – Support CUSD Band and Choir Boosters by shopping and/or donating.

As always, please reach out to me if I can be of assistance with any school-related questions or Navy resource inquires.

Enjoy your weekend!

mindy.e.hayes.naf@us.navy.mil

www.villagepto.org

• School Website
• Previous Newsletters
• Student Handbook
• Parent Directions for Using CANVAS Learning Management System
• MealViewer
• PTO Calendar 2023-2024

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September 4, 2023: NO SCHOOL/Labor Day Holiday

September 12, 2023: TK-2 Picture Day

September 13, 2923: Preschool Picture Day

September 14, 2023: 3-5 Picture Day

September 14, 2023: School Board Meeting

September 19th 2023: PTO Meeting at Village: Childcare and Snacks provided (5:00-6:30 PM)

September 29, 2023: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS/Teacher Workday

October 2nd - 6th 2023: Fall Spirit Week

October 9, 2023: NO SCHOOL/District Fall Holiday

October 6, 2023: Coronado High School Homecoming Parade and Game *Updated

October 11, 2023: Before School Membership Event (7:30 AM)

October 12, 2023: PTO Bingo for Books (5:30 PM)

October 19, 2023: School Board Meeting

October 30-November 3, 2023: Family/Teacher Conferences (all students) /Early Release at 1:40pm

November 1, 2023: Turkey Dinner Lotto

November 9, 2023: Veterans Day Event

November 9, 2023: PTO Movie Night (5:00-8:00 PM)

November 10, 2023: NO SCHOOL/Veterans’ Day Holiday

November 14, 2023: PTO Meeting at Village: Childcare and Snacks provided

November 16, 2023: School Board Meeting

November 20-24, 2023: NO SCHOOL/Thanksgiving Recess

December 1, 2023: Coronado Holiday Parade

December 6, 2023: PTO Before School Membership Event

December 14, 2023: School Board Meeting

Friday December 22-January 5, 2024: NO SCHOOL Winter Recess

January 15, 2024: NO SCHOOL/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

January 16, 2024: PTO Meeting at Village: Childcare and Snacks provided (5:00-6:30)

January 22-26, 2024: Great Kindness Challenge

January 25, 2024: End of Semester 1 – Report Cards sent home

January 25, 2024: PTO Movie Night

January 26, 2024: NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS/Teacher Workday

January 29, 2024: Start of Semester 2

February 7, 2024: PTO Before School Membership Event (7:30 AM)

February 15, 2024: PTO Movie Night

February 16, 2024: NO SCHOOL/Lincoln Presidents Day Holiday

February 19, 2024: NO SCHOOL/Washington Presidents Day Holiday

March 4-8, 2024: Read Across America Week

March 12, 2024: PTO Meeting at Village: Childcare and Snacks provided (5:00-6:30)

March 20, 2024: School Wide "Fun Run Jog-A-Thon"

Friday March 29-April 5, 2024: NO SCHOOL Spring Recess

April 17-19, 2024: Family/Teacher Conferences (by invitation/request)/Early Release 1:40pm

April 19, 2024: Biliteracy Awards and Cultural Fair

April 22-26, 2024: Spring Spirit Week

April 24, 2024: Administrative Professionals Day

April 30, 2024: PTO Meeting at Village: Childcare and Snacks provided (5:00-6:30)

May 6-10, 2024: Certificated Staff Appreciation Week

May 6-31: State Testing in Grades 3, 4, 5

May 23, 2024: PTO Village Elementary Open House

May 20-24, 2024: Classified Staff Appreciation Week

May 27, 2024: NO SCHOOL/Memorial Day Holiday

June 10-14, 20204: 5th Grade Promotion Week

June 13, 2024: Last Day of School/5th Grade Promotion/Early Release at NOON

Email: peter.kuhns@coronadousd.net
Website: https://village.coronadousd.net/
Location: 600 6th Street, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: 619-522-8915
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoVillageElementary