Kindergarten works with play-dough.

Look at these adorable reading buddies!

P.E. class stations

Who can teach about recycling, reducing and refusing plastic? "Plastic Man can!" 

Food Dude, from last year's newsletters, has been transformed and is now Plastic Man's arch nemesis, "Sweet Pete".  Oh no!

The Neo-Terra Farm Tour was educational and yummy!

Matt/Joyce's class is off on a big adventure field trip with Katy to see Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village this Friday. 

The rest of us are going to Carolyn's Farm! It will be muddy, so rain boots are a great idea. Every Friday, bring a refillable water bottle and pack a non-microwavable lunch.

Last Friday's hike and stream exploration was so wonderful. Here are pictures:

This Friday, we will leave school at 9am to take tour of Neo-Terra and bio-intensive mini farming in Lemont.
website: http://www.neo-terra.org/

We had a blast swimming and playing at the pool last Friday. Check it out:

These students were given a (safe!) mystery liquid and used the properties of color, smell and feel as clues for identification.

This Friday, we will be going on a hike at a new trail just off of Rock Road. We will then taking the bus to Spring Creek Park for lunch and recess fun, which will include wading in the creek. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, pack a non-microwavable lunch, bring a refillable water bottle and a towel!

We have had a super start to the 2018-19 school year! You should be very proud of your children. I know I am. ;)

The field trip on Friday will be swimming at the Ramada pool after lunch. PLEASE send in floaties/lifejackets/noodles as needed for not strong swimmers. Or, you are welcome to come and be an extra set of eyes at the pool.

This is the last newsletter of the 2017-18 school year. It has been a really wonderful year and I sadly wish to say goodbye to all of our students who are graduating, changing schools, or moving. You and your families will be missed! Thanks for being a part of NVCS. 

Kindergarten Graduation: 

Verna's Class, Reader's Theater:

SURVIVORS!

Field Day included student run activities followed by swimming.

Whipple Dam fun!

This Friday, we will go swimming at Whipple Dam. Students should wear their suit because there are no changing rooms. Lunch will be provided! (Hot dogs, grilled cheese, and fruit)

Camping at Carolyn's was fantastic!
Thursday, big kids camping pictures.

Friday at camp with the whole school.

Slip and Slide fun:

Reading Buddies outside,
​on a beautiful spring day.

Our International Bazaar was a huge success!

And so was our Kids Fun Run Fundraiser!

Words about waste from the Food Dude.

This Thursday, grades 3 and up will go camping. WooHoo! Everyone will join us at Carolyn's Farm on Friday. Lunch will be provided. Please bring lots of additional dry clothes and refillable water bottles. No School on Monday - Happy Memorial Day. :)

Colyer Lake boating, stream play, and hiking!

"Shake, Rattle, and Rocks!" Program Activities at the PSU Geoscience Building.

Rhodes Family Farm Fun:

Weekly Fact and Suggestion from Food Dude:

This Friday is our Kids Fun Run Fundraiser, get your sponsor sheets in to support our school! Please purchase organic/non-GMO  vegetable and herb plants here as well on Friday. 

Grades 3-8 visited the Engineering Expo last week at the Bryce Jordan Center.

We were so lucky to arrive in-time to help stock Lake Perez with Rainbow Trout! Then, we had a super hike around the lake, followed by Arbor Day activities at Carolyn's Farm!

This Friday we will be going to Coyler Lake to hike and boat! Then, we will return in time to have a presentation from Singer/Story Teller: Ken J. Galipeau (Grandpa to 2 of our students)

Kindergarten helped clean our school yard :)

Weekly Fact and Suggestion from Food Dude:

Shelter building in Survival class:

Our Bird Banding field trip experience with Paper Bird Creative & Education was so informative and cool! Check out the pictures and videos below:

This Friday, we will hike around Stone Valley's Lake Perez followed by Arbor Day activities at Carolyn's Farm. As always, bring a refillable water bottle and a non-microwavable lunch.