Valentine View
An e-newsletter from Valentine Hills Elementary School
January 19, 2024
Upcoming events at Valentine Hills
Fri, Jan 19
CARES Winner Day-Wear Red
8:00 Bucket Drumming
Mon, Jan 22
6:30 PTO Meeting
Tue, Jan 23
7:30 Large Group Orchestra-5th Gr @ HVMS
Wed, Jan 24
7:30 Large Group Orchestra-4th Gr Summer@ HVMS
7:35 Large Group Band @ HVMS
10:30 Field Trip-4th grade to Orchestra Hall
Thu, Jan 25
No School-Teacher Workday
Fri, Jan 19
No School-Teacher Workday
Future Dates:
- Feb 19: No School/Teacher Work Day
- Feb 22: 2nd gr Music Concert
- Mar 11-15: Spring Break/No School
Communication Night Change
Our 2nd round of Communication Nights are coming up. Teachers will send out an email with links to sign up for a time. The first night will be Feb 29. The 2nd night was originally scheduled for Mar 5. Unfortunately, we have a scheduling conflict and have to move it to Mar 7. The district was just informed the MN Primary is scheduled for Mar 5 and by law, we can not have school events from 6-8 pm. that evening. Sorry for any confusion or confilcts this may present.
Dress for the Weather
Students are schedule to go outside everyday for recess and extra recess. Indoor recess will be called around 10:30 a.m. if the air temperature is zero degrees or colder and/or the windchill is 10 below zero or colder. Please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. We have very limited access to extra clothing.
Hmong New Year Celebration
Mounds View High School is hosting its first annual Hmong New Year celebration. There will be music, food, and performances. Everyone is welcome!
5th Grade Parent Night
Please save the date for the upcoming Middle School Transition Information Night at Highview Middle School. The event will be held on Feb 8 from 6-7 p.m.. On this evening you will have a chance to meet the 6th grade teachers, tour the building, and get a feel for what is to come for the middle school experience. Mark your calendars, we are excited to see you then!
If you have any questions, please call 651-621-6700.
Early Childhood Registration is Now Open
Mounds View Early Childhood's Preschool & PreKindergarten online registration for the 2024-25 school year is now open. See this flyer for more information (contact information is included).
PTO News
Meet the New Dean Jason Hollett & New School Board Rep Alissa Daire-Nelson
At our next PTO meeting on Mon, Jan 22 at 6: 30 p.m., we will be hearing from the new dean Jason Hollett and learn about his role at Valentine Hills. If you have any questions for him, please email us at valentinepto@gmail.com and we will get them to him in advance of the meeting. Additionally, Valentine Hill's new school board rep Alissa Daire-Nelson will be in attendance. If you need childcare for that night, please let us know.
PTO Winter Fun Day!
The PTO would love to sponsor a Winter Fun Day - an evening or weekend day where we get together to celebrate Minnesota winter outdoors. We are looking for a committee interested in helping with the vision and execution. Please reach out to Sarah at valentinepto@gmail.com if you are willing to help out.
Step Right Up and Help Plan This Year's Carnival!
We are looking for committee members and a co-chair to help plan the carnival on May 17. We need help with brainstorming, marketing, organizing, recruiting volunteers and more!
Please reach out to Kara at valentinepto@gmail.com if you would like to help or have any questions!
Seeking Future Board and Committee Members
Are you looking to get more involved in making FUN things happen for students at Valentine Hills? If so, we are looking for some board and committee members to help fill roles for the 2024/25 school year. If you have an interest in learning more, please email us at valentinepto@gmail.com
Lost & Found
Here is this week's lost and found folder. If you see something, remind your child to claim it. Or, feel free to come up during school hours to check it out. Bring your ID!!