A Newsletter from the
in Viroqua, Wisconsin, USA
Editor: Conrad Rehbach
Friday April 13, 2007
Calendar
Every Tuesday
12:20 PM Administration Group Meeting
Apr 16—20
Theme Week—All day workshops centered around a theme
Friday April 27
7:00 PM Storytelling Evening Fundraiser at Whited-Ford’s (234 S Center, Viroqua, 608-637-7195)
May 14—18
Service Week—All day service projects in the community and at YIHS
Thursday May 17
6:00 PM All School Annual Meeting
Monday May 28
Memorial Day — NO SCHOOL
YIHS Spring Play
Performances
Thursday May 31
Friday June 01
Saturday June 02
Sunday June 03
3:00 PM YIHS Graduation Ceremony at Kickapoo Reserve (La Farge, Wisconsin)
Needs List
1. Seats for 15 passenger shuttle bus
2. Flat panel LCD computer monitors
3. Laptop computers
4. Video projectors
5. Overhead projector
6. Curtains or shades for all rooms
7. Beautification of an area of your choice at school
8. Cleaning services
9. Couches and Easy Chairs in good and sturdy condition
10. Letter size heavy duty 4 drawer filing cabinet
11. Computers in working condition
12. Someone to type up/proof read handwritten essays for the next newsletter
YIHS Quilt Raffle 2007. This beautiful hand-made quilt could be yours to keep. "Free form squares", all cotton, queen-size. Retail value: $4000. Drawing June 03, 2007 at the YIHS graduation ceremony. Tickets: 1 for $5, or 6 for $25. Proceeds benefit YIHS. The quilt is on display at the Viroqua Food Coop. Tickets are for sale at the Viroqua Food Coop, Otherwise, YIHS office, online or by mail (use this form.)
Thank You. Thank you Sherry Knapp and Sally Colacino for the beautiful super nice quilt for the YIHS raffle.
Graduation Planning Meeting. Graduation planning update: There was a discussion at our last meeting as to who plans graduation. It was said that last year a "tradition" was begun for the juniors to plan graduation for the seniors. A very nice gesture, indeed. We decided that due to the lack of time to organize, that for this year we would carry on with what has been started and involve those juniors and parents who can or wish to help-we hope it is many of you!! All senior and junior parents and students who wish to be involved in graduation plans, please mark your calendar for the next meeting: April 17, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at YIHS.
Bread and Puppets. The puppeteers were very thankful for the help the students gave in setting up and taking down and in doing the publicity. All the events this weekend were well-attended and, from the feedback I heard, well-received. Thanks to you and the entire YIHS community for your help in putting this fun weekend together. May their spirit embolden our own! -Shawn
Summer Internship Opportunity. Looking for a summer internship? Ahimsa Village and Julian Woods Community has a great opportunity for you. Located in central PA, 13 miles from State College, PA. We are part of the School of Living Land Trust with ~ 400 acres of beautiful woodlands and a great pond for swimming. We will provide room and board in exchange for help with gardens, building projects, and a farmers market business. For more info: www.achimsavillage.org or www.ic.org --> directory tab --> communities list -->Julian Woods C. or call Deb Fisher 637-3846 (Katherine Fisher--(YIHS).
Re-enrollment and New Enrollment Update. YIHS re-enrollment and new enrollment has started. Re-enrollment forms have been sent to all presently enrolled students except for the seniors. The re-enrollment forms need to be sent in to the YIHS office by May 04, 2007. There is no deadline for new enrollment, although you are encouraged to do it now. YIHS enrollment for 2007/2008 as of today:
Grade 09: 1 student
Grade 10: 0 students
Grade 11: 1 student
Grade 12: 1 student
Board Members Wanted.
At our annual all school meeting
(May 17, 2007), we will elect new board members. Two 2-year term and two
3-year term board positions will be available. Candidates need to declare
their candidacy and register by April 15
(deadline) using this form.
Interested candidates for the open board positions please contact Conrad
Rehbach or Charlene Elderkin for additional information.
Job Opening. Childcare/babysitter needed. Viroqua area. Call Kimberly Errigo at 637-7616
YIHS Theme Week (April 16 - 20, 2007).
Needs for Theme Week: Flat latex paint; hot glue sticks; big pieces of cardboard; bed sheets/cheese cloth; styrofoam (pink building foam); spoons (wooden or metal); one of those singing fish things. Schedule for Theme Week 2007.
New Courses Announcements:
Geology Main Lesson Block for grade 09
Psychology Main Lesson Block for grade 12
Job Openings. Interested in working at the YIHS? Check out our job openings for 2007/2008.
Special Class
Announcement! Low Flying Trapeze
Class offered here in Viroqua at the Main Street Station on Monday April
16th. Marcia Miquelon is a long-time member of Cycropia Aerial Dance in
Madison and she is offering a special introductory class to the community in
low flying single point trapeze,
students will learn some traditional circus hangs and explore the delightful
opportunity to explore the experience of suspended dance. A kids class is
being offered from 3:30 to 4:45 for ages 8-12 and an
adult class from 5:00 to 6:30. This is a totally
unique and special opportunity being offered for $10/person/class. Please
pre-register by calling AnnaJo Doerr at (608)632-0754. This class is being
offered as a benefit to YIHS Theme week. YIHS will be presenting TWO SPOONS
at 8pm at the
Landmark center auditorium on Friday April 20th as a culmination of
their performance art theme week. Please help spread the word about this unique class offering this
coming Monday April 16th and the one time showing of TWO SPOONS on Friday
April 20th.
-AnnaJo Doerr
March 31, 2007. Dear YIHS community, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Ben and Julee Agar, Anna Jo Doerr and all the YIHS students who participated in the Guatemala adventure. I felt very honored to be part of this community, once again, and to be able to introduce the group to my friends in Chacula. I can tell you with all honesty that this student group represented YIHS as well as the Kickapoo Valley extremely well. They were enthusiastic learners, openhearted and flexible travelers, and full of interest and good humor. It is always very important to me that we travel through Guatemala lightly and with respect. I was proud of the group and delighted to accompany them on part of their journey. On March 28th I brought our recently returned accompanier to speak to the students at YIHS. Beth Sanders gave a moving and informative presentation and all the students were very respectful, interested and attentive. She was very impressed by their interest and questions and thoroughly enjoyed her interactions at the school. Again, I was happy and proud to be part of this community. I continue to be very grateful to have the opportunity to share my experience and commitment in Guatemala with our community. Thank you all for your support for this endeavor! In gratitude, Connie Vanderhyden
Driftless Folk School March and April Classes Schedule. April 14: Tile Making; 21: Spring Wild Foods; 28: Raku Workshop, Shiitake Mushroom Workshop, Apple Grafting Workshop. Multi-Session Courses: Argentine Tango Basics: 4 Sessions: Wednesdays: April 4, 11, 18, 25 (1.5 hrs. per session). The Argentine Tango is a playful, intimate and beautiful partner dance, developed in the bars and back alleys of Argentina. In this course, basic holds, postures, and steps provide the basis for partner improvisation. The material is appropriate for the absolute beginner (even those with two left feet!) and those who know some tango already. Couples and singles are equally welcome. Location: “The Move” in Viroqua. Please call 608-637-3550 for more information or to register, or email registrar@driftlessfolkschool.org.