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Posted Date: 5/10/25 (1:00 AM)
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Five-minute Friday

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A group of people dressed in fun animal costumes walk across a grassy field.

Anyone remember the hilarious staff inflatable costume race from last year? 🤣🦖

It’s time to bring back the laughs!

We’re looking for adult sized inflatable costume donations to make our Annual Race (which kicks off the Staff vs. 5th Grade Students Annual Kickball Game) even more unforgettable! 🏃‍♀️💨⚾️

Got one to donate? Please bring it into the office! Thank you for helping us make the end of the year fun and memorable for the students!
A graphic with tips on how to help children identify and manage their feelings, including acknowledging feelings, labeling emotions, listening carefully, modeling healthy expression, encouraging expression, creating a safe space, and seeking help if needed.
A poster with tips on how to help children identify and manage their emotions, titled 'Salud Mental: Identificar Sentimientos.'

📢 Join Us for Our ELAC Meeting!

🗓 Monday, May 19, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 MPR (Multipurpose Room)
Come be part of the conversation as we support our English Learner students and families. Your voice matters! 💬👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
The logo for the English Language Advisory Council (ELAC) features five colorful figures joined in a circle, representing a collaborative community.
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!

🌺 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!

🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️ 100 Mile Club is now at Dotty Trust Park! 🎉

Tuesday & Friday 100 Mile Club Events

Join us Tuesdays at 5:00 PM for a fun and healthy way to reach your fitness goals—one mile at a time! Students can work toward running 100 miles this year, and we encourage families to join in too. Let's build healthy habits together! 💪👟
Plus, don't miss our morning meetups every Tuesday & Friday from 7:30–7:57 AM.
✨ Lace up and let’s go!
Will you be joining us this week? 😊

Positive Behavior Intervention & Supports (PBIS)

Expectation Focus of the Week

At Valley View, we believe that kids do best when they know exactly what to do and how to do it—so we make it crystal clear! 💡 Our school-wide behavior expectations help students understand what positive behavior looks like in all areas of school life—whether they’re walking down the hallway, playing at recess, or sitting in an assembly. 🏫🎒

When we teach, model, and practice these expectations, students feel confident, prepared, and ready to succeed. ✅ The bonus? It helps prevent problem behaviors before they start—so everyone can focus more on learning and having fun! 🎉📚

And here’s the cool part: this strategy works great at home too! 🏠 Setting clear expectations for routines like homework time, bedtime, or even birthday parties and special events can help everything go a lot more smoothly. 🕒🎂
We’re excited to share more about how PBIS works at school—and how you can use it at home—in the coming weeks. Stay tuned! ✨
A chart titled 'Audience Expectations' with four sections: Safe Choices, Acting Respectfully, Intentional Kindness, and Leading Responsibly. Each section lists expectations for audience members.
A chart with expectations for students as audience members, including options for safe choices, acting respectfully, intentional kindness, and leading responsibly.
🎤 Hey Valley View Families! 🌟
This week, we’re spotlighting how to show our best behavior when we are part of an audience—like during assemblies, performances, or any big school events.
Being in an audience is a special responsibility! It’s our time to show respect, kindness, and self-control—not just to the people on stage, but to everyone around us.
🎬 On our PBIS matrix, you’ll see clear expectations for what audience behavior looks like at Valley View.
Let’s all work together to be audience all-stars this week! You never know who’s watching—and we want to make our school proud!
💙 Let’s SAIL with pride!

Important Dates

May Events at Valley View

🎉 End of the Year Fun is Here! 🎉 2025 Edition
Can you believe we’re heading into the final stretch of the school year? We’ve got a jam-packed calendar full of music, memories, and celebrations! Mark your calendars, charge your phones (photo ops galore!), and help us make each event run smoothly by planning ahead.
Here's what's coming up:
📅 May 12
🎶 TK–2nd Grade Music Performance – 8:15am
🗳️ PTO General Meeting & Member Elections – 6:00pm
📅 May 13
🏰 5th Grade Castle Park Field Trip – 9:30am–2:00pm
📅 May 14
🎶 3rd–5th Grade Music Performance – 1:30pm
📅 May 16
🗣️ 5th Grade DLI Spanish Presentations – 4:00pm
📅 May 19
📢 ELAC Meeting – 9:00am
📅 May 20
🏅 Semester Awards
– TK & K: 8:15–9:00am
– 5th Grade: 9:00am
🤖 AUSD C-STEM/RoboPlay Challenge @ LSHS – 4:00pm
📅 May 21
🏅 Semester Awards
– 1st Grade: 8:15–9:00am
– 4th Grade: 9:00am
📅 May 22
🏅 Semester Awards
– 2nd Grade: 8:15–9:00am
– 3rd Grade: 9:00am
📅 May 23
🥎 Staff vs. 5th Grade Kickball Game – 8:15–9:15am
📅 May 28
🎉 Grade-Level Field Day – 8:00am–12:00pm
💃 5th Grade Dance – 12:45–1:45pm
🎓 5th Grade Memory Walk – 1:45pm
📅 May 29 – LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (Minimum Day!)
🎓 Kinder Promotion Ceremony – 8:30am
🎓 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony – 10:00am
⏰ Early Dismissal
– TK & Kinder: 12:45pm
– Grades 1–5: 1:00pm

Let’s end the year with joy, gratitude, and lots of celebration! 🥳

Thanks for being amazing partners this school year—we couldn’t do it without you!
 

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:

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Principal's May Newsletter
YouTube Daily Announcements
Volunteer Application
Counseling & Behavior Referral