THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2026
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
The Nest (Vogel PTO) is sponsoring a FREE Pajama and Story Night at KidsPlay Children’s Museum on Thursday, January 22nd for all Vogel Families. The event will be held from 5-7PM and families will have the opportunity to play together, eat a delicious snack, and listen to stories. This will be a fundraiser for the Vogel Library Learning Lab which also shares materials with the Community Family Learning Center Library at KidsPlay Museum. The Curious Cat Book Store from Winsted, CT will be selling books and toys at this event and a portion of the proceeds along with any monetary donations from families will benefit the Vogel Library Learning Lab. More information will be shared in early January. We hope to see you at this event to have fun and support your school library!
Since September 2025, many students at Vogel School have either lost or destroyed library books due to water damage or generally not keeping books safe. Please help your child learn to be responsible by reminding him/her to care for library books and to return them to school every week.
Unfortunately we do not have a budget to replace these books so replacing the lost or destroyed books is very much appreciated. Even a smaller donation is very helpful. Please feel free to text Paula Gajewski through Parent Square to discuss a library bill. You may also email Paula at pgajewski@torrington.org or call: 860-800-2352
The Value of Play by Sandra J. Stone
This comic illustrates what children learn through play. In our library curriculum many lessons are taught through play and exploration. Children who are given opportunities to play (without screens) learn through watching, listening, speaking, and doing. Please remember to give your child many opportunities to play by themselves, with friends, and with you!