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Valentine View
An e-newsletter from Valentine Hills Elementary School
May 13, 2024
Upcoming events at Valentine Hills
Mon, May 13
NWEA Math-Gr 1
1:00 Track Team leaves for East Side Track Meet
6:30 PTO Meeting
Tue, May 14
Orchestra Tour-5th Gr Only
10:50 Orchestra Concert for Gr 1 & 2
11:20 Orchestra Concert for Gr 4 & 5
11:45 Orchestra Concert for Gr 3
4:05 Track
6:30 Orchestra Concert @ Mounds View High School
Wed, May 15
Band Tour
9:30 Band Concert for Gr 4 & 5
9:35 Field Trip-Gr 2 Children's Theater
9:50 Band Concert for Gr 1 & 3
11:35 Field Trip-Gr 1 Stages Theater Company
4:05 Track
7:00 Band Concert @ Bel Air Elementary
Thu, May 16
NWEA Math-Gr 1
4:05 Track
Fri, May 17
NWEA Math-Gr 1
CARES Day-Wear Red
5:00 PTO Carnival
Future Dates:
- May 24-27: No School
- June 6: Last Day of School
Parents of 5th Graders
Highview is beginning to plan for their new 6th graders coming this fall! As part of their planning process, they will host all current 5th grade students at Highview Middle School for a visit on May 30. VH students will be bussed over for their visit from 12:30-1:45 p.m. During this visit, all students will get a chance to tour the school, meet their deans, practice opening lockers, and meet some of their future 6th grade teachers. Highview looks forward to meeting your children on this exciting day!
Bus Transportation for 24-25
You should have received an email from transportation on May 10. There were four different versions:
Those who we consider “Already Registered”: they currently use the bus and do not owe a fee for 24-25 busing. This is a reminder that no further action is required.
Those who currently use the bus but would owe a fee for 24-25 to use the bus. This will include links for Registration, Payment, and Educational Benefits.
Those who are in the Walk Zone, reminding them that busing is not available.
Those who are not currently using the bus. These will receive a general registration reminder which includes links to the Registration Form, Payment, and Educational Benefits.
More emails will be going out over the next few months. Register Now! For more information, click here.
Moving this Summer?
If you have recently moved or will be moving this summer, please contact the office at 651-621-7800. There are options to stay at VH when you move. We can walk you thru the process and update your address.
PTO News
Last PTO Meeting - Mon, May 13 at 6:30 p.m.
It will be in the Lower Flex Space by room 115. This is your chance to hear from the school administration and school board on happenings at Valentine Hills and in our District as they wrap up the year and start talking about next year. We will be voting on next year's PTO budget and electing next year's PTO board. We will also be stuffing Carnival bags afterwards if you can't make it to the whole meeting be sure to come after 7:45 to help stuff bags.
The Carnival is Coming THIS FRIDAY!
- Fri, May 17 from 5-8 p.m. on the Valentine Hills Playground
- Free games, face painting, popcorn, cotton candy, photo booth, and more!
- Food trucks with meals for purchase, or bring a picnic
- Raffle: receive 2 tickets for every $5 donation (cash or card). Enter for a chance to win over 60 awesome prizes!
New this year-Game Tickets
All children aged 13 and under can receive 25 FREE game tickets. Tickets must be requested at the welcome tables by an adult (parent, grandparent or guardian only; no older siblings, friends, etc.) with each child present. The children will get their hand stamped to show they received the tickets.
New this year-Parking Shuttle
Don't waste time circling for street parking! Park at Mounds View High School and take the shuttle to Valentine Hills. Buses will run approximately every 10-15 minutes from 5:00-8:15 p.m. Wheelchair accessible.
This is not a drop off event. All kids 15 and younger must have an adult present at all times.
We Need Carnival Volunteers!
Please use this sign up to help us run games and activities. There are two shifts available, so you can enjoy the fun! Feel free to share with family members, neighbors and groups who may want to help. We have over 50 spots we need to fill! Volunteers receive a free raffle ticket.
Save the Date: Field Day on May 23
Mr. Tom Yang, the PE teacher, will be looking for volunteers on May 23 to help with their annual Field Day. More information to come soon.
Summer Food Program
Beginning this summer, the state of Minnesota will provide grocery benefits to help families with eligible school-age children buy groceries during the summer. Learn more about this new Summer EBT program.