Spring Valley Family News
December 2024
Message from Ms. Misner
I hope that you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving break, we only have 3 weeks of school until we are off again for 2 weeks at Winter Break.
We will be reviewing both Classroom as well as School-Wide Expectations with students this week. Please take some time to talk with your child/children about what it means to SOAR (Safe, Organized, Attentive and Respectful) both at school and at home.
Thank you all for your continued support and partnership on behalf of our children. I appreciate your openness, flexibility and dedication to making this a successful school year!
Take good care,
Ms. Misner
Attendance Procedures- Refresher
Just a reminder that we will continue to follow the KPS Attendance Policy. 3, 5 and 10 day absences start over at the beginning of each trimester.
When your student has the following number of unexcused absences in a trimester, you should expect to receive the following notifications and support:
3 days of unexcused absences in a trimester
- Letter or email to parent/guardian
- Robo text or phone call
5 days of unexcused absences in a trimester
- Letter or email to parent/guardian
- In person, virtual or phone conference
10 days of unexcused absences in a trimester
- Letter or email to parent/guardian
- School attendance committee creates and individualized plan of support
15 days of unexcused absences in a trimester
- Letter or email to parent/guardian
- Referral to central office.
Parent(s)’/Guardian(s)’ Responsibility:
- It is the responsibility of the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) to notify the student’s school as early as possible on the day of an absence and explain the reasons for the absence.
- Written or email verification of a student’s absence by a parent/guardian is required (unless otherwise indicated by the appropriate administrator) and should be provided to the school the day after an absence.
Student absences are considered unexcused if documentation supporting an excused absence is not provided.
What is an excused absence?
- Student illness and/or appointment verified by the parent/guardian or medical professional
- Medically verified extended illness or hospitalization
- Attending a funeral
- Religious holiday
- Absence due to a subpoenaed court appearance
- Any time missed due to KPS school transportation issues
As the temperatures continue to drop and the snowflakes begin to fall please make sure students are properly dressed to be outside (Coats, Hats, Gloves, Snow pants).
We believe outdoor play is crucial to all students. We will be outside as much as possible. We will also continue to line up outdoors during arrival.
Please plan on your student going out for recess as long as the real feel temperature is above 0 degrees.
Our November PTO Meeting was productive! We discussed an upcoming Candy Cane Exchange, Fundraisers, Pickles and Popcorn and a Family Dance. We would love to have you join us at our next meeting on January 30th, 2024 at 5:30PM in the Library.
There will be no PTO Meeting in the month of December due to Winter Break.
- If your child has a change in Dismissal Plans, please let the office know prior to 3:00
- Remember not to park in the Bus Lane or on the road during arrival and dismissal. Pick up and drop off is in the side parking lot near the gym.
- Please make sure that your contact information (phone number, email, address) is updated in the Main Office.
Let's Connect
Ms. Heather Misner, Principal
misnerhl@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Ms. Sharon Vandyke, Achievement and Behavior Specialist
vandykesk@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Mrs. Stephanie Prevo, Lead Secretary