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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, founded in 1999, brings magical, meaningful, inspiring education to Valley students. 

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You are invited to browse our
website and learn more about this unique, small school serving ages 6-13.

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 & Sense of Self
  • Social and Communication Skills
  • Academic Excellence
  • Creating Community
  • Leadership & Teamwork
  • Arts & Culture
  • Diversity
  • Nature, Sustainability & Sense of Place   
  • Community & Civic Service                       

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  MVCS Guiding Principles

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For questions or more information please
feel free to
call or email
(509) 996.4447

office@mvcommunityschool.org

WHAT'S HAPPENING?
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FAQ's

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Dates to remember!

 

Sept. 1

New Family Open House 4:30-5:30

All School Potluck, games and fun @ the Winthrop Park

5:30-7:00

Sept. 7

First day of school!

Sept. 16

Picture Day

Sept. 17

Professional Development Day - no school

Sept. 20

Middle Crew Parent Meeting 5:30

Older Crew Parent Meeting 6:30

Sept. 27

Younger Crew Parent Meeting 6:00

Oct. 12

Mandatory Parent Meeting 6:00pm

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ENROLLMENT

2010-11 year

Follow ADMISSIONS link to enrollment packets and tuition assistance information or contact

Deb Jones-Schuler, Director

509.996.4447

office@mvcommunityschool.org

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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

Community Foundation of North Central Washington

Outward Bound

Kutz Construction

Methownet.com

Sustaining Donors Circle

For long-term pledges of support!

SMARTWOOL

Stoneleigh Fund

Moccasin Lake Foundation

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2008 Newsletter

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MVCS is located:

#2 Johnson Lane, Winthrop

(across from the ball field)

Contact information

#2 Johnson Lane

PO Box 3013, Winthrop, WA 98862

509.996.4447




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