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Y E L LOW S P R I N G S N EWS  2 O 2 0 – 2 1 S C HOO L G U I D E  |   9 Yellow SpringsYouth Orchestra Association The YSYOA has been providing support for music opportunities in the village since1965. e Scholarships available for music lessons for all ages andmusical interest e Annual Summer Music Camp e Repair & purchase of instruments for school YSYOA.ORG • 937-206-7364 • SGROTE23@GMAIL.COM HAVE A FUN & SAFE SCHOOL YEAR! FIND US ON FACEBOOK Village-Automotive-Service  All service, Maintenance & Repair on Foreign & Domestic  Oil, Lube & Filter Service  Tire Sales/Service, 4-Wheel Alignment  Trailer Hitches/Bike Carriers  We also work on golf carts, boats, ATVs, lawn mowers, RV/campers & more! V illage Automotive SERVICE EVOLVED WE CAN PICK UP AND DROP OFF YOUR CAR FOR A CONTACTLESS SERVICE! 1455 XENIA AVENUE • 937-767-2088 • MON–FRI • 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Open Air Village is a new, nature-based educational facility for preschoolers ages 3–5 and elementary school grades K–3, located on the campus of Antioch College. The mission of Open Air Village is to provide a respectful and nurturing environ- ment for the developing child. The school’s programs are designed to encourage each child’s growth by being in tune with their social, emotional, physical and educational interests. As a Reggio Emilia-inspired school, the school aims to treat its environ- ment as a child’s “third teacher,” putting careful thought into the space in which learning evolves and takes place. Open Air Village is directed by Nicole and Bryan Gay, whose first business, TA-DA Learning, held “nature adven- tures,” children’s yoga and sensory art classes for families through Fairborn Parks and Recreation and Beavercreek Parks and Recreation. For the past two years, the two have been teachers at Evergreen Chil- dren’s Center, a WILD-certified preschool in Beavercreek. Nicole is a 2010 graduate of Wright State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in early childhood education. She was previously a kindergarten teacher in public schools, and also has experience in Spanish-immersion teaching in Chile and special needs education for second and third graders. Bryan has a business background, and is the designer of Open Air Village’s outdoor classroom. He aspires to assist other area schools with planning natural play-scapes for learning. The Gays are parents of two young daughters. Programs Nature-based preschool, ages 3–5: Open Air Village’s youngest students will learn naturally through play in the school’s outdoor classroom. Children will enjoy a daily rhythm filled with music, literature, big body play and sensory art. Quali- fied Early Childhood teachers facilitate a unique child-led environment where students are able to pursue their interests while meeting developmentally appropri- ate standards. Nature-based grade schoolers, K–3: Children enrolled in kindergarten through third grade can supplement their virtual or homeschool curriculum with social opportunities and connections to nature. Students will be given time to complete individual coursework as well as collabo- rate with peers on project-based learning. Group focus will be on educating out- doors, environmental studies and commu- nity involvement. Open Air Village is currently at capacity, but has a waitlist for new students. For more information, and to sign up for the waitlist, visit www.openairvillage.com. | OPEN AIR VILLAGE Mon.– Sat. 7 A.M.–8 P.M.; Sun. 8 A.M.–8 P.M. • DELI OPEN UNTIL 6 p.m. DAILY • YELLOW SPRINGS NEWS P.O. Box 187, Yellow Springs, OH 45387 • (937) 767-7373 •  www.ysnews.com HOMESICK STUDENT? SEND THEM THE VILLAGE! Get a special 9-month student subscription for $40, electronic or print edition. ysnews.com/subscribe 6075 Springfield-Xenia Road • Springfield, Ohio 45502 Monday–Friday 8 am to 5 pm Karen & David Ehman family owned since 1946 937-323-2421 www.ehmansgarage.com 62 years in business ! Celebrating Over 60 years in Business Members of Springfield and Yellow Springs Chamber of Commerce. Buy Local! like us on facebook ! BENT I NO’S Pizza of YELLOW SPRI GS WINGS • CALZONES • PASTA • SALADS • GYROS HAND-TOSSED, THIN AND GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA CRUST • HOAGIES • 107½ Xenia Ave. 937-767-2500 DEL I VERY & CARRY OUT ONLY Thursday–Sunday: 4–9 pm