Skip to main content
District

5-Minute Friday - Weekly News (April 21-25)

Posted Date: 4/19/25 (1:00 AM)
View Original Post

Eggs with faces

Five-minute Friday

Available to read in your native language

Coffee with the Principal Image

🎉 Save the Date! Coffee with the Middle School Principals🎉

We have a very special Caregiver University planned, and you won’t want to miss it!

Join us on Friday, April 25th for an exciting opportunity to hear from the Principals of Villegas Middle School and Loma Vista Middle School! They’ll be sharing helpful tips and valuable insights on how to support your child’s transition to middle school.

👥 Who’s invited? ALL families!

🤝 This is a great chance to meet the principals in a smaller, more personal setting and start building those important connections before your child makes the big move to middle school.

✨ Mark your calendars and spread the word—we can’t wait to see you there!

📣 Join us for our ELAC Meeting!

📅 Friday, April 25th
🕘 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 MPR (Multi-Purpose Room)
We’ll be discussing important updates, sharing resources, and working together to support our English Learner students. Your voice matters—come be part of the conversation! 💬✨
☕ Light refreshments will be provided.
👋 We hope to see you there!
ELAC
Appreciation flyer

Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is Coming and We Need Your Help!

🌍 Let’s Celebrate Our Amazing Valley View Staff – May 5–9! 🌟

Get ready to take off on a weeklong adventure as we say THANK YOU to the incredible Valley View staff who guide our students every day on their learning journey!

We (PTO) are planning a fun-filled “Around the World” appreciation week—and we need your help to make it unforgettable! Whether you can volunteer your time or lend a helping hand, there’s a place for everyone on this global gratitude trip.

✈️ Sign up to join the fun here: https://forms.gle/vtbgCmB8RDeQSRjY8
Let’s show our staff how much we appreciate them—one destination at a time! ❤️🌎

Sailing into Summer with Gratitude!

🎥✨ Help us (PTO) send our amazing teachers and staff off with love! We're creating a special Bon Voyage Appreciation Video, and we'd love to include YOUR student's thank you message! 💌
📲 Submit a short video of your child sharing a message of thanks to any teacher or staff member here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/HFzfjXM8KfSn3RvE8
🎬 Videos will be shared on our school’s social media and played in the staff lounge as a special surprise! 💖
Let’s show our staff how much they’re appreciated!
Thank you image

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

Run4Kids flyer

🏃‍♂️🎉 Join Us for the Run4Kids Event! 🎉🏃‍♀️

Families, lace up those running shoes and come be part of the Run4Kids event with the 100 Mile Club! This is a fun-filled day for students and their families to walk, jog, or run together, all while earning miles and making memories.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 3rd

Everyone is welcome—whether you're aiming for 1 mile or 10! Let's support our kids’ healthy goals and cheer each other on.
👉 Register here: https://run4kids.100mileclub.com/Race/Info/CA/Corona/Run4KidsDay

We can't wait to see you there! 💛👟

🌟 PTO Board Nominations Are Now Open for the 2025-2026 School Year! 🌟

Are you ready to make a difference at Valley View? The Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) is made up of dedicated family members who are passionate about supporting our students, staff, and school community.
We’re looking for parents and guardians who want to be a part of something meaningful and fun! Serving on the PTO board is a great way to stay involved, build connections, and help shape the future of our school.
✨ Please consider joining us for this rewarding opportunity!
Complete the nomination survey linked below to express your interest:
🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/10HOGeTwrlrvpEBwer5rLGjbtKq8CXFLltc9vptO_L98/viewform?edit_requested=true
Let’s make the 2025-2026 school year the best one yet—together!
A colorful flyer for 'Saturday Academy' on April 26, 2025, featuring sports, STEM activities, educational games, and more.
A colorful poster for 'Academia del Sabado' on April 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, featuring sports, STEM activities, educational games, and more.

You're Invited to Our April Saturday Academy!

Join us for a fun-filled Saturday Academy this April! 🌟
Students will enjoy an exciting day of:
⚽ Sports & Physical Activities
🔬 STEM Challenges
🎲 Educational Games
🎨 Creative Fun
🤝 Friendship & Teamwork
Space is limited—register today to secure your spot!
Don't miss out on this opportunity for learning, laughter, and adventure. We can't wait to see you there! 🎉
April 26th Registration

Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS)

Expectation Focus of the Week

Hallway Expectations - English
Hallway Expectations - Spanish
🌟Each week, we spotlight a different area of our school and highlight our behavior expectations in our announcement videos. This upcoming week, we’re turning the page to focus on our 📖 Hallway Expectations! Let’s get ready to show what respectful, responsible, and safe behavior looks like in the hallways of Valley View! 📘

Important Dates

🚀 April Events at Valley View🎉

🌟 April is Autism Awareness Month! 💙 Let's celebrate inclusion, understanding, and the amazing strengths of our neurodiverse community!

🎭 April 22 & 23 – Talent Shows for our superstars! 🎤🌟 Talent show will only be provided to families of the participants, and to Valley View students.
☕ April 24 | 9-10 AM – ELAC Meeting! Join us for important discussions. 🗣️📚
👋 April 25 | 8:30 AM – Coffee with the Middle School Principals! ☕ Middle school is coming—get all the details from Villegas & Loma Vista Principals during our Caregiver University chat. 🎓🏫
🎈 April 30 – Día del Niño! A special day to celebrate our amazing kids! 🎉💖
📢 Save the dates & spread the word! 
 
Summer Program flyer-English
Summer Program flyer-Spanish

Join in on the fun this summer!

🎉 Get ready for the BEST summer ever at our Expanded Learning Summer Program! 🎨⚽📚 Whether your child loves art, sports, math, crafts, engineering, games, music, or reading, we've got something amazing for everyone! 🚀🎵✏️ Each day is packed with fun-filled adventures, exciting hands-on activities, and unforgettable field trips! 🚌🌟 From building and creating to running and exploring, your child will stay active, engaged, and inspired all summer long! 🏃‍♀️🧠💡 Don’t miss out on the summer fun! ☀️🙌🎈
Expanded Learning Summer Program

Schedule Reminders

An American flag with the text 'Never Forget, Always in our Hearts' and a military helmet.

Upcoming Schedule Changes:

🚫Memorial Day - No School on May 26th

Last Day of School & MINIMUM DAY - May 29th
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 April Newsletter
YouTube Daily Announcements
Volunteer Application
Counseling & Behavior Referral