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5-Minute Friday - Weekly News (December 16-20)

Posted Date: 12/13/24 (8:00 PM)

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Five-minute Friday
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📅 December Events & Reminders 📅

🏃‍♂️ 100 Mile Club: EVERY Tuesday & Friday @ 7:30-7:45

🎉 Semester Awards (Invitation Only):
  • 12/17: Kindergarten @ 8:15 | 5th Grade @ 9:00
  • 12/18: 1st Grade @ 8:15 | 4th Grade @ 9:00
  • 12/19: 2nd Grade @ 8:15 | 3rd Grade @ 9:00
12/19 - MINIMUM DAY: Last day before Winter Break! No HALF TIME on this day!

WINTER BREAK: December 20th-January 3rd

Please note: Events may be subject to change. Some events will be by invitation only due to limited space. We're sharing early to help you plan, but stay flexible! 😊
No Half Time on Dec 19th - English Flyer
No Half Time on Dec 19th - Spanish Flyer
A call for volunteers to support a 4th grade science camp, with details on fundraising and contact information.
🌟 Attention 4th Grade Families! 🌟
Mrs. Torres is looking for enthusiastic parents and guardians to join the effort in making Science Camp a reality for our current 4th graders next year! 🌲🧪 Your support will help lower the cost for families through fundraising.
There are several ways to get involved:
📋 PTO Liaison – Bridge communication with the PTO.
💡 Fundraising Team – Plan and organize fundraising events.
🎨 Publicist – Create posters and flyers to spread the word.
💰 Accountant – Help track payments and work with PTO.
💌 Interested? Reach out to nathalie.torres@alvordschools.org or send a message through ParentSquare today! Let’s work together to make this an unforgettable experience for our kids! 💚
December Dress Up Days
December Dress Up Days- Spanish
Parent Survey Flyer - English
Parent Survey Flyer - English
Click here for the survey
🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ Attention Parents! 🛴🚸
Thank you for sharing your valuable insights during the City of Riverside's Safe Routes to School (SRTS) School Mobility Assessment. Your input has been invaluable!
We're excited to offer you another opportunity to make a difference by joining a Virtual Walk Audit – a guided tour of your school’s surroundings using Google Maps.
📅 Date & Time
  • Saturday, December 14, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
During this Zoom-based session, you’ll help identify opportunities and barriers for walking, biking, and rolling to and from school. Your perspective matters!
📍 Register Here:
Help us make getting to school safer and more accessible for everyone! 🚦✨
Ongoing Fundraisers
Regal Theater Picture
Regal Movie Tickets Available
🌟 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! 🎬💖 Link is below.
Order Movie Tickets Here
Future Events
Mark your calendars
January Notifications & Reminders-
🏃‍♂️ 100 Mile Club: EVERY Tuesday & Friday @ 7:30-7:45

📅 January 6 - School Resumes! 🏫 Campus opens at 7:30am for breakfast 🍳☕
📅 January 13 - Tier 1 Team Meeting 📚, Library
January 31 - Coffee with the Counselor and Principals 👩‍🏫👨‍🏫: A Caregiver University discussion on the topic of Confidence and Self-Esteem 🌟💪
 
Schedule Reminders
Holidays and Special Schedules for the Year
Upcoming Schedule Changes:
🚫Monday, January 20th - No School in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tuesdays Are Minimum Days
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 December Newsletter
YouTube Daily Announcements
Volunteer Application
Counseling & Behavior Referral