SPOKANE VALLEY LEARNING ACADEMY

Attendance note: Please have your student at Ridgeline High School by 5:45PM.

Please bring in a white cotton shirt!

A huge thank you to our incredible parent volunteers for helping to chaperone our recent field trips. Safety is our number one priority on these trips, and we're so glad we had extra adults to keep everyone safe.

And to our awesome students: you guys are rock stars! Your behavior during our outings has been exemplary. We've seen responsible and respectful attitudes as you've explored nature and learned about the world around us. Keep making us proud!

Walking field trips can only happen with great volunteers, great students, and some incredible natural spaces right in our backyard. What fun to explore them together. Here are some photos of the middle school river field trip and the elementary farm field trip. Nature is a wonderful learning adventure!

Middle School Ecology Study Field Trip to the Spokane River

Elementary Field Trip to Happy Found Farm

These students aren't just winners; they're champions of character. Their example inspires us all to strive for excellence not only in what we do, but in who we are as people. Congratulations to these awesome PACE Award Winners!

Not pictured: Jane (7th)

Our final elementary workshop day is Monday, May 20th!

• 11:20am-12:30pm Nature's Canvas, Lemonade Wars, and Robotics final workshops
• 12:30-1:20pm final PE workshop

As state testing season comes to a close, it's important to remember that these tests are just one piece of the puzzle when it comes to measuring your child's academic journey. While they provide valuable insight into certain areas of learning, they don't capture the full scope of your child's growth and potential.

We want to reassure you that here at SVLA, we understand and appreciate the hard work and dedication it takes to endure this testing season. Regardless of the results, we want you to know that we are immensely proud of each and every student for their efforts and perseverance.

It's okay if your child found certain sections challenging or didn't perform as well as they had hoped. What matters most is the progress they've made throughout the school year, the skills they've developed, and the knowledge they've gained.

These are the true measures of success, and we celebrate each step of their journey with pride. So let's take a moment to recognize and applaud the growth and resilience of our students. They've shown courage and commitment, and that's something to be celebrated.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement as we partner with you on your child's educational path.

Attention all students! Are you ready to shine? It's time to dust off your dancing shoes, warm up those vocal cords, and unleash your inner star because SVLA's Talent Show is just around the corner!

May Progress Notes: Progress notes are due Monday, May 20th Thank you for submitting your May reporting notes for home-based learning completed in May.

Materials Return: If your materials have a barcode or are considered manipulative kits, please return them. Dates for returning materials you checked out are Monday, June 3rd and Tuesday, June 4th. Last names A-K return June 3rd, last names L-Z return June 4th. Arrange with office if this day does not work for you. 🚦JUNE 4th IS THE LAST DAY FOR TURNING IN MATERIALS.

June Progress Notes: Your June reporting notes require the phrase "coursework completed this month." Your June notes are due Thursday, June 6th.

May 20: K-8 MAY Home-based Monthly Reporting Notes Due

May 20: Final Elementary Workshop 11:20am-12:30pm Nature's Canvas, Lemonade Wars, & Robotics; 12:30-1:20pm PE workshop

May 22: K-5 "Once Upon a Lily Pad" 9:45AM practice & 6:00PM performance at Ridgeline High School

⏰May 27: Memorial Day, no school

May 29: Talent Show, 12:45PM

May 30: Volunteer Appreciation Brunch, 8:45AM

June 3 & 4: Curriculum return--all at-home materials with barcode, not workbooks, are returned

⏰June 5: Last elementary in-person day, 8:40-11:00 Regular drop off and school day;

11:00AM PTO fund run; 12:00PM picnic, yearbook signing, and End-of Year Celebration assembly.

June 6: K-8 Final home-based Monthly Reporting Notes Due

⏰June 6: Last middle school in-person day, field day

🥳June 6: 8th grade graduation party with Mrs. Puzankov

June 10-13: Middle School Asynchronous learning

June 10-13, and 17: K-8 Individual WSLP meetings for Fall 2024 enrollment.

As the school year draws to a close, our school counselor, Mrs. Puzankov has created a special summer initiative designed to keep students actively engaged in our community with Summer Bingo!

Students and families can explore new activities, engage with the community, and promote social connections outside of the traditional classroom setting.

Here's how it works:

1. Check out the Summer Bingo Card filled with a variety of exciting challenges and activities.

2. Complete your Bingo Squares! Throughout the summer, challenge yourself to complete as many bingo squares as possible.

3. Capture Your Journey: Document your summer adventures and accomplishments as you complete each bingo square. Share photos, videos, or write stories to inspire each other!

4. Win Prizes: At the end of the summer, we'll celebrate everyone's achievements and participation with REACH ticket prizes for students who get a BINGO or blackout!

   Participation is voluntary, but Mrs. Puzankov would like to encourage all students and families to join in on the fun. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to her.

May 22 - Elementary Play Performance of "Once Upon a Lily Pad" K-5 at Ridgeline HS at 6pm

June 5 - K-8 PTO Fund Run fundraiser and picnic

Matt Chisholm

mchisholm@cvsd.org

509-558-5722

Email: pward@cvsd356.org
Website: https://svla.cvsd.org/
Location: 1512 North Barker Road, Spokane Valley, WA, USA
Phone: 509 558-5700