5-Minute Friday - Weekly News (November 4th-8th)

Posted Date: 10/31/24 (8:00 PM)

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🚨🚨No School on Friday, November 1st🚨🚨

🚫 There will be no school on Friday, November 1st! 🎉 Enjoy your extra long weekend!

Next week:

📸✨ 5th Grade Yearbook Dedications Are Here! ✨📸

Parents of our 5th Grade Vikings, it’s time to reserve a special space in the yearbook for your student! The PTO is offering exclusive 1/4-page dedications for $50, available ONLINE ONLY until supplies last!

🗓 Sales Dates: November 4 - December 6

🎉 Includes:

A yearbook (distributed at the end of the year)
1/4 page with 1-3 photos
A message up to 50 words (pro-tip: have your dedication message ready because we expect to sell out!)
Optional front cover personalization for an extra $5

Don’t miss this chance to make lasting memories for your student! For questions, please email us at ValleyViewVikingsPTOYearbook@gmail.com

Order Dedication Page Here

P.E. Program Fundraising

🍂 Our amazing P.E. Department will have a food booth at the upcoming Harvest Festival! 🌽🎉 All funds raised will go towards purchasing more sports equipment for our students to enjoy in P.E. 🏐🏀⚽

If you’re able to donate sodas 🥤, juices (Capri-Suns) 🧃, or boxes of individual-sized chips 🥔, we’d greatly appreciate it!

Donations can be dropped off at the front office—just leave a note that it’s for our P.E. coaches! Thank you for your support! 🙏

🎥✨ Movie Magic Awaits! 🎁

🌟 The Valley View Elementary PTO is hosting a Regal Movies fundraiser, and you can order tickets online! 🎟️ This is the perfect gift for friends or family! 🎬💖

👉 Don’t miss out! The fundraiser is open through the first week of January! Bookmark this link to grab your tickets:

Order Regal Tickets Here

Future Events

Mark your calendars

🎉 Excitement is in the Air at Valley View Elementary! 🎉

Join us for a day of fun, learning, and community at the Valley View Elementary PTO's Harvest Festival & Culture Fair! This is a one-of-a-kind event where families come together to celebrate, enjoy games, sample treats, and explore diverse cultures through interactive booths.

Event Highlights:

Free Admission: We kindly ask everyone to register so we can plan accordingly. Every registration helps us get closer to our goal of building a compassionate and connected community.
Activity Tickets: Each ticket is just $1, and activities range from $1–$5. Get ready for games, fun booths, and treats galore!
Keepsake Passports: For only $5, explore different cultures, collect stamps at each booth, and take home a special memento of this memorable event.
Raffle Drawing: Enter for a chance to win exciting prizes! Raffle entries are $2 each.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event—register today! Follow the link below to let us know you're coming and share what activities you’d like to join in on.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Additional November Events:

• 11/11 - Veteran's Day- No School🚫

• 11/15 - Harvest Festival: Celebrating Holidays Around the World

• 11/18-22 - Family Involvement Week

• 11/21 - Caregiver University - Mindfulness

• 11/25-29 - Thanksgiving Break🦃

Please note: Events may be subject to change. We're sharing early to help you plan, but stay flexible! 😊

Schedule Reminders

Holidays and Special Schedules for the Year

Upcoming Schedule Changes:

🚫November 11th: Veteran's Day Holiday- No School

🦃November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break

Tuesdays Are Minimum Days

Please note the early dismissal times:

🎒 TK & Kindergarten: 12:45pm

📚 1st-5th Grade: 1:00pm

Helpful Links:

Click on a title below, and it will take you to the linked page.

Principal's November Newsletter

PTO Website

YouTube Daily Announcements

Volunteer Application

Counseling & Behavior Referral

📣 Counseling Department Reminder! 🎉

When your student is referred for counseling support, Mrs. Jaime will assess their needs and assign them to one of our amazing counselors: Mrs. Garcia, our Counseling Intern, Ms. Ruby, our Wylie Outreach Counselor, or herself (Mrs. Jaime) the Valley View Counselor. 💙✨

Mrs. Jaime will continue to oversee all counseling services at Valley View, ensuring the highest level of care for our students. 💙

Common reasons for referral:

Need for family access to community resources

Referral to therapy or mental health supports

Mentoring or check-in support

Behavioral support

Social skills development

Academic concerns (e.g., study skills, organization, time management)

Attendance issues

Peer conflicts

Emotional support for anxiety, stress, or anger management

Grief or loss support

Adjustments to changes at home (e.g., divorce, relocation, new siblings)

Support for self-esteem or confidence building

Support with school transitions (e.g., adjusting to a new school year or new school setting)