Dear Cactus Valley Families,
“Together may we give our children the roots to grow and the wings to fly.” - author unknown
We know that the power of learning and growing truly happens when teachers and parents are working together, and we’ve been grateful for our parents who have joined us at school this spring to support our Culver’s Night, the Annual Art Auction, class field trips, as well as our grade level Music Performances. Even if you’ve not been able to attend some of these events, we appreciate the academic, social/emotional, and school celebration support you’ve shown your children and the teachers throughout the year as CVE is GROWing to Green!
Our students will once again be participating in our Caring Coin Competition. Our CVE tradition is one where students have the opportunity to give back to others. This year, we are keeping our focus locally by donating proceeds to the River Center as well as sponsoring a CRHS student through a scholarship. Please be on the lookout for additional information with details about this event that takes place at school from May 6th-23rd.
As we get closer to the end of the year, it’s also a time of inevitable change. We wish the best for our 5th graders as they move on to middle school, to students and families who may be moving to a new area, and to teachers who may be continuing their teaching adventures in new places.
The last day of school will be a half day on Thursday, May 30th, with students dismissed at 12:45. Please look for your child’s final report card to be sent electronically on Monday, June 3rd. We know there is usually much anticipation about your child’s next year's teacher, and that will be relayed to you in August when we have your child’s information updated in our PowerSchool portal.
Our Kinder-4th grade End of the Year Assemblies will take place on the afternoon of Wednesday, May 29th. Thursday, May 30th, will be our 5th Grade Celebration. Look for additional grade level information soon!
Starting July 15th, each student’s information must be updated in PowerSchool for the 2024-25 school year. The first day of the 2024-25 school year is Monday, August 12th.
Once again all grade level teams, except for 5th Grade, will be requesting a school supply fee in place of parents purchasing student supplies. The school supply fee will be $35. 4th Grade students will be given a supply list at the end of the year for their 5th Grade supplies, and the list will be posted online as well.
Learning Options this Summer:
Keep reading aloud: Reading aloud benefits all children, especially those who struggle. One benefit is that you can read books your child can't, so he/she will build listening comprehension skills with grade-level and above books. This will increase his/her knowledge and expand experience with text, so that he/she will do better when reading independently.
Take advantage of the summer reading programs at the local libraries. Look for additional information in this newsletter from the Silt Branch Library!
We are so grateful to the CVE community and for the opportunity to help lead and to be part of such an amazing school! We wish you all a safe, fun, & relaxing summer break!
Take Care,
Kelly Detlefsen, Principal
Stacy VanHercke, Assistant Principal
Important Dates to Consider:
5/8 -5/12 Teacher Appreciation Week
5/9 6:00pm 1st Grade Music Performance (Doors open at 5:30 for student arrival)
5/13-16 Kindergarten Music Performances
5/23 Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
5/23 Cougar Day @ CVE
5/27 Memorial Day
5/29 2:30-3:30 4th Qtr. Awards Assembly (K-4th grades) *Teachers will contact parents of those who receive an award
5/30 5th Grade Celebration
5/30 Last HALF Day of School (Dismissal Bell at 12:45)
