5-Minute Friday - Weekly News (April 28-May 2)

Posted Date: 4/26/25 (1:00 AM)

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A form for ordering ribbon leis for children, with options for colors, add-ons, and payment methods. The order form is for Valley View Elementary School and benefits their 4th grade class.

Support 4th Grade’s Gold Rush Trip!

Our 4th grade is making a final push to help lower costs for their exciting Gold Rush field trip! Here’s how you can support:

🌞 Otter Pop Sales on Hot Days

Whenever we have a warm afternoon, we’ll be selling Otter Pops after school—perfect for cooling down and helping a great cause!

🎉 Visit Our Booth at Loma Vista’s Family Fiesta

We’ll also be at the upcoming community Family Fiesta —everyone is invited! Come by, say hello, and support our 4th graders! (Flyer attached below)

🌺 Leis for 5th Grade Promotion

We’re selling beautiful leis to celebrate our 5th grade promotion! Order yours today and support our school!

Order Leis Here (Flyer attached)

Thank you for your continued support!

🌟 PTO Board Nominations Closing! 🌟

We’re looking for passionate parents and guardians to join the Valley View PTO Board for the 2025-2026 school year! It's a fun and meaningful way to stay involved, support our students and staff, and build lasting connections in our school community.

✨ Nominations close after Friday, April 25th!

Don't miss your chance to be part of something special!

🔗 Submit your nomination here:

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! 💙

🌍🎨 Earth Day Art Contest Update! 🎨🌍

Come check out our amazing student artwork! Art displays will be up Friday, May 2nd from 7:45–8:30 a.m. for families to enjoy.

🏆 Winning classes will be announced on Monday, May 5th — stay tuned!

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!

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

🏃‍♂️🎉 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! 💛👟

Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS)

Expectation Focus of the Week

🌟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 📖 P.E. Expectations!

The weather is heating up, so please remember to send reusable water bottles to school with your child.

Important Dates

🚀 April Events at Valley View🎉

🎈 April 30 – Día del Niño! A special day to celebrate our amazing kids! 🎉💖

📢 Save the dates & spread the word!

May Events at Valley View

🎉 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Let’s take care of ourselves and each other!

📅 Upcoming Events:

🌍 May 2

Earth Day Art Displays 7:45-8:30am (Open to families)

Family Fiesta Night at Loma Vista 4:00-6:00pm

🕺 May 5 – Danzantes Field Trip

🌸 May 9 – 1st Grade Celebration of Moms & Special Mother Figures

🎶 May 12 – TK-1st Music Performance @ 8:15am

🎼 3rd-5th Music Performance @ 9:00am

🚌 May 13 – 3rd Grade DLI Field Trip & 5th Grade Field Trip

🗣️ May 19 – ELAC Meeting @ 9:00am

🏆 Semester Awards:

📅 May 20

🧒 TK/K Awards @ 8:15am

🎓 5th Grade Awards @ 9:00am

📅 May 21

📘 1st Grade Awards @ 8:15am

📗 4th Grade Awards @ 9:00am

📅 May 22

📕 2nd Grade Awards @ 8:15am

📙 3rd Grade Awards @ 9:00am

🥎 May 23 – Annual Staff vs. 5th Grade Kickball Game – Bring your game face!

🎉 May 28 – Field Day ☀️ + 5th Grade Dance & Memory Walk 💃🕺📸

🎓 May 29

TK/K Promotion @ 8:30am

5th Grade Promotion @ 10:00am

📚 Last Day of School! 🎉🎒✌️ - Also a Minimum Day

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

Please note the early dismissal times:

🎒 TK & Kindergarten: 12:45pm

📚 1st-5th Grade: 1:00pm

Helpful Links:

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Principal's April Newsletter

YouTube Daily Announcements

Volunteer Application

Counseling & Behavior Referral