5-Minute Friday - Weekly News (February 24-28)

Posted Date: 2/15/25 (2:00 AM)

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Five-minute Friday

Available to read in your native language

🚨🚨No School February 17-21🚨🚨

School will be closed February 17th-21st in observance of President's Week.

We will see our Viking scholars back on Monday, February 24th.

A flyer announcing a community resource fair, featuring a heart formed by hands and the word 'HELP'.

A flyer for a community resource fair, featuring a heart made of hands and a person helping another up stairs.

Coffee with the Counselor & Principals – Resource Fair

Valley View will be hosting a Resource Fair during our regularly scheduled Coffee with the Counselor and Principals! This event is designed to bring our community together and provide valuable resources that can benefit us all.

We are currently securing community partners, so if you have a resource connection, please share it with Mrs. Janea Jaime!

What to Expect:

So far, we plan to have representatives providing information on:

✅ Alvord’s Greatness Within Program – Supporting African American/Black students in affirming their greatness

✅ School-Wide PBIS System

✅ Attendance Education & Information

✅ Conflict Management & Problem-Solving Tools

✅ Coping Strategies for Home

✅ Literacy & Numeracy Tips to Improve Your Child's Reading and Math Skills

✅ Parent Engagement with PTO:

How to get involved with PTO
Spring event sign-ups
Volunteer application info (Tier 1 & 2)

✅ Immigration Q&A & Resources

✅ Mental Health Resources

✅ McKinney-Vento Supports (for families experiencing housing instability)

✅ Food Distribution Flyers & Community Resources

✅ Medi-Cal Application Information and Support

✅ CalFresh Application Information and Support

✅ Reclassification Information (for English learners)

✅ Adult Education Services (GED completion, computer classes, etc.)

Additional resources will be announced soon, but we wanted to make sure you save the date!

☕ Free coffee and pastries will be provided!

We hope to see you there! Stay tuned for more details.

A flyer for Alvord Unified School District's Career Professionals Day on Saturday, March 15th. The flyer features a QR code to register and cartoon images of professionals.

📢 Calling All Professionals! 🌟 Join Us for Career Day!

Valley View will be joining ELOP and all elementary schools in our district and hosting Career Day on Saturday, March 15th, from 9:30-11:30 AM, and we need YOU! 🙌

We're looking for professionals from all fields to inspire our TK-8th grade students by sharing about your career. You'll speak with two groups of students for 25-30 minutes each, giving them a glimpse into your world of work and helping them dream big about their futures!

This is an incredible opportunity to make a difference, spark curiosity, and show students the endless possibilities ahead.

Interested in being part of this rewarding experience? The registration link is below to sign up, or feel free to send this message to family and friends who may be a great fit to participate!

Speaker Registration Form Link

A colorful flyer for a TK-5th grade Saturday Academy on March 1, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The flyer features images of sports equipment, science tools, and art supplies, and includes a QR code to register.

A colorful poster announces a Saturday Academy for grades TK-5th, featuring sports, STEM activities, games, and more. The event takes place on March 1st, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. A QR code is included for registration.

March 1st- Saturday Regisration

A traffic light with red, yellow, and green lights surrounded by various road signs, including a stop sign, a roundabout sign, and a no entry sign. The text 'ROAD SAFETY RULES' is displayed in a red box.

🚸 Help Us Keep Valley View Safe! 🚗

Student safety is our top priority, and we need your help to keep our school perimeter safe for everyone—especially for the many students who walk to and from school.

🚗 Please follow all traffic laws and school procedures:

✔️ Use the designated entrance when dropping off or picking up students, and exit only through the designated exit.

✔️ Do not stop in the middle of the road (Gramercy Pl. or the road leading into the school parking lot) to drop off students. You must pull up to the curb for safe unloading.

✔️ The entire parking lot is ONE WAY. Entering through the exit and driving in the wrong direction creates dangerous situations for pedestrians and other vehicles.

Your cooperation helps ensure a safe and smooth drop-off and pick-up process not only for your child but for all families. Let’s work together to protect our students! Thank you for your support.

Ongoing Fundraisers

A flyer for Valley View PTO yearbook presales, with details on pricing, payment options, and a deadline of March 28th.

A flyer for Valley View PTO's yearbook pre-sale, with details on pricing, payment options, and a QR code.

Order Yearbook Here

Important Dates

100 Mile Club - Every Tuesday & Friday 7:30-7:57 - Please join us!

📅 February Events at Valley View! 🎉

Here’s what’s coming up:

February 17-21: No School – President's Week 🗽
February 27: PTO Mixer at 5 PM
February 28: 8:30-9:30 Valley View Resource Fair ☕

🛍️ All Month: Support our School Store Fundraiser!

🌟 March Dates to Schedule in Your Calendar 🌟

📚 March 3rd – Read Across America Day! 🎉 Volunteers will read to classes and share about their careers.

🚌 March 3 – 5th Grade Field Trip to Villegas Middle School! 🎒

🚌 March 6 – 3rd Grade DLI Field Trip! 🌍

📷 March 7 – Spring Pictures (no Make-Up Day)

🚌 March 13 – 3rd Grade English Mainstream Field Trip! 📖

🍎 March 14 – Feeding America – CalFresh Sign-ups for Families 🥦

🚌 March 20 – 4th Grade Field Trip! ✨

🚌 March 21 – 5th Grade Field Trip! 🎓

🚌 March 28 – 2nd Grade Field Trip! 🌿

☕ March 28 – 8:30 AM Coffee with the Counselor! 💬

🌸 March 31 - April 4 – Spring Break! 🎉🏖️ Enjoy the break!

Save the dates and join the fun! 🎈

A colorful poster announces March Spirit Days, with daily themes encouraging students to dress up as different professions.

A colorful graphic promoting a 'Week of Reading and Career Exploration' with daily themes and dress-up suggestions.

📚Read Across America Meets College & Career Month! 🎓

This year, we’re blending the magic of reading with the excitement of exploring future career dreams! 🌟 During our annual College & Career Month, we’ll kick things off with a Read Across America Spirit Week—a fun-filled celebration where each themed day aligns with a book that students will be reading in their classrooms.

Join us as we dream big, read big, and explore endless possibilities! We encourage our school community to partner with us in sparking conversations about future aspirations and the power of education. 🚀✨

View the photos above for more details on spirit day themes that coincide with books the students will read in class!

Let’s make this an unforgettable month of literacy, learning, and limitless dreams! 📖💡\

Reminders

Schedule Reminders

Holidays and Special Schedules for the Year

Upcoming Schedule Changes:

🚫February 17-21 : NO SCHOOL - President's Week Break

Tuesdays Are Minimum Days

Please note the early dismissal times:

🎒 TK & Kindergarten: 12:45pm

📚 1st-5th Grade: 1:00pm

Helpful Links:

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Principal's February Newsletter

YouTube Daily Announcements

Volunteer Application

Counseling & Behavior Referral