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Valentine View
An e-newsletter from Valentine Hills Elementary School
May 6, 2024
Upcoming events at Valentine Hills
Mon, May 6
Staff Appreciation Week
Tue, May 7
NWEA Math-Gr 3,4,5
Students-Dress in Your Teacher's Favorite Color
7:30 Large Group Orchestra-5th Gr @ HVMS
4:05 Track
5:30 District Art Fair Opening Night @ Irondale High School
Wed, May 8
NWEA Math-Gr 3,4,5
7:30 Large Group Orchestra-4th Gr Summer @ HVMS
7:35 Large Group Band @ HVMS
4:05 Track
Thu, May 9
NWEA Math-Gr 3,4,5
Student's-Dress Like a Teacher Day
7:30 Large Group Orchestra-4th Gr Fall @ HVMS
9:35 Field Trip-1st Gr Bird Banding (walking trip)
4:05 Track
Fri, May 10
CARES Day-Wear Red
5:30 PTO Social for next year's 1st Gr Families
Future Dates:
- May 17: PTO Carnival
- May 24-27: No School
- June 6: Last Day of School
Asian American Pacific Islander Month
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
Volunteer at the Carnival
Please use the sign up to help us run games and activities at the carnival on May 17. 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 more than 40 spots we need to fill! Check out our website to learn more about the carnival.
Staff Appreciation Week May 6-10
The PTO will be spoiling staff throughout the week with various food and drinks. A flyer should have come home with your student last week. Below are optional ways you can show your appreciation for staff during the week.
- Dress-up days
- Tuesday-dress in your teacher’s favorite color (don’t hesitate to ask if you don’t know ;) )
- Thursday-dress like a teacher or your teacher
- Fill out the provided letter and give to any staff in the building (feel free to make copies)
- Make a homemade gift or card for any staff member (examples-bookmark, card, drawing, etc.)
- Just give your teacher or staff member some extra love such as high fives
- Complete a thank you e-card through Mounds View (see latest MV News & Views for details)
Last PTO Meeting is Mon, May 13 at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will be in the Lower Flex Space at VH (near room 115). This is your chance to hear from the school administration and school board on happenings at Valentine Hills and in our District. We will also be voting on next year's PTO budget and electing next year's PTO board (see below). After the meeting, we will be stuffing Carnival bags so, if you can't make it to the whole meeting be sure to come after 7:45 p.m.to help stuff bags.
Our Students Need YOU!
We are currently accepting nominations for positions on the PTO Board, including co/vice president, co-treasurer and secretary. If you're curious about these roles and would like to learn more, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email at ValentinePTO@gmail.com Time commitment is as minimal or as much as you want!
Save the Date for Field Day on May 23
Mr. Tom Yang, the PE teacher will be looking for volunteers on May 23 to help with Field Day. More information to come soon.
Send a Thank You E-Card to a Deserving Staff Member
During Staff Appreciation Week (May 6-10), help us send notes of appreciation to our Mounds View Public Schools staff. Visit mvpschools.org/thankyou for more information and to create your custom card.