Students of Older Crew create silk banners for the Blue Bell Cafe and Art Auction

It's BLUE BELL CAFE time!

 

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"Of all the things that might be true about experiential education, the one thing that is unassailably true is that you can't understand it by defining it, you must do it."

---John Huie

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The

Methow Valley

Community School
celebrates its 9th year of bringing magical, meaningful, quality education to Valley students. 

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You are invited to browse our
website to learn more about this unique, small school serving grades 1-6.

No amount of pictures or written text can
fully convey the true uniqueness of MVCS. 
Please visit the school, meet the students, staff and families and see for yourself how very
special this place is.

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MVCS Mission

We nurture.....

a child's natural abilities, sense of place and growing wonder.

We practice....

in depth critical thinking and creative expression.

We value...

community, character and adventure.

We are ambassadors...

into the journey of life long learning.

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GUIDING PRINCIPLES

of MVCS

• Love of learning
• Character development
• Social and communication skills
• Academic excellence
• Developing a sense of self/sense of place
• Leadership and teamwork
• Arts and culture
• Diversity

These principles are used to guide MVCS and we are committed to honoring them at all levels: board, staff, families and students.

To read more about these principles please click HERE.

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For questions or more information please
feel free to
call or email
(509) 997-KIDS (5437)
director@mvcommunityschool.org

WHAT'S HAPPENING?
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FAQ's

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Fall 2007 Newsletter

Fall 2006 Newsletter

Fall 2005 Newsletter

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Blue Bell Cafe

and

Art Auction Extraordinaire 

in the Community Center Auditorium   

MAY 2, 2008 

Help us raise scholarship dollars for MVCS students!

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Tickets are $25 - available at Winthrop PT, Daily Business, Local 98856, MV Community Center, and Mazama Country Store

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Bid by proxy is available for anyone unable to attend the event - please contact MVCS 509-997-5437 for more information. 

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Click on Auction Items below to view a complete list.

Auction Items PDF

 

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ENROLLMENT

Now accepting application for the 2008-09 year

information always available by following the ADMISSIONS link OR by contacting the school director

Sarah Longino-DeKalb

509.997.KIDS

director@mvcommunityschool.org

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MVCS Calendars are now on sale!

$15 for one or 2 for $25

Look for them at outlets around the valley.

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Dates to remember!

May 2nd - Blue Bell Cafe and Art Auction 5:30pm in the Community Center Auditorium

May 21st - Young Authors' Night - 5:30pm

May 19th - 23rd - Conferences.  1/2 days all week.

May 26th - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

June 5th-6th - All-school camp out and 6th grade graduation

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THANK YOU!

Community Members

For supporting the school through donations of time, materials, money and attendance at events!

William Penn Foundation

For providing initial support for the LOCAVORES PROJECT- see Community Projects link for more details.

Community Foundation of North Central Washington

For providing support for the school van!

Outward Bound

For donating a 10 passenger van!

Kutz Construction

For donating a 10 passenger van!

Sustaining Donors Circle

For long-term pledges of support!

SMARTWOOL

Outdoor Ed. supporting grant and hiking socks for students and staff!

Stoneleigh Fund

Support of the Locavores Project!

 

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