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And they're off...

I know Graduation officially happened in June but Friday marked a special day. It was the last day for several of our children that will be heading to kindergarten on Monday. These children have been an important part of the community of Mountain Village School for many years. They have helped to shape and mold our school into what it is today. Their interests, ideas, movements, interactions, conversations, and presence has had a big impact on what we have done with our time, where we have gone, what we have chosen to build and create. I want to thank all of those children for being a part of our school and our community. News and Reminders Mark your calendars: The PCC is planning a playdate with fire safety information for the morning of Saturday, September 15. More details coming soon. Kitchen Update This week the children tried carrot "noodles" which were happily slurped up in all class...
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The Provider Side

Right now in Vermont there is a critical under-supply of early childhood education programs. In the last eight months alone, articles about the shortage have been published by Seven Days ,  VTDigger , KidsVT , Vermont Business Magazine , and U.S. News and World Report . And it's not just Vermont: Slate recently published a piece on "America's Child Care Deserts." So clearly there's a big problem here, and I'm sure that many families on our waitlist would agree. They need care and education for their children in order to successfully re-join the workforce, and at the moment the spots just are not there. So what's going on with early childhood education? Why can't we meet the demand for our services? Much of the answer lies in resources: as a field our value to children, families and society has not always been as clearly understood as it is today, and early childhood education programs have been historically under-funded and under-resourced in our c...
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Taking in Every Sunny Moment!

Could it be? Shorter days? Changing temps? With fall just around the corner, it's not a bad idea to take stock of cool and cold weather clothing you have on hand. That first all too cold and rainy day could certainly sneak up on us, and you'll want to be sure your child is prepared and comfy. Please remember we are outside in nearly all conditions. If you are new to school and have questions about what kind of clothing your child may need, please let us know, we are happy to help and even have some great "recommenced retailers" for MVS approved gear.  Nature Corner Activity: Come outside with me on a day with big fluffy clouds in the sky. Sit down next to me and watch the clouds. Talk with me about the different shapes we see. We could even pick a different cloud and see which one moves faster. Why?: Nature helps my brain relax and restore itself after I have been feeling stress or negative emotions.  Classroom Happenings Infant I:   We welcomed a new ...
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