Originally delivered on 10/18/2020 2:56 pm

SUBJECT: October 19, 2020

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October 19, 2020
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On Friday, October 16, Corey Rich(aka Corey the Dribbler) entertained the students with his outstanding basketball skills while encouraging them to be their best. He emphasized Four Principles - R.E.A.D(Respect,Education,Attitude/Activity, and Don’t Bully or Do Drugs).


The assembly was enjoyed by both students and teachers.
Thank you to all of the teachers that helped out.

Upcoming Events
Wednesday, October 28
Dine-Out Fundraiser at Columbia Inn and Harrigan's
Saturday, October 31
Halloween
Monday, November 2
Fall Conferences -- Virtual
Book Fair -- Virtual
Tuesday, November 3
Fall Conferences -- Virtual
Book Fair -- Virtual
Election Day -- DISTRICT WIDE VIRTUAL
Wednesday, November 4
Fall Conferences -- Virtual
Book Fair -- Virtual
CHANGE IN COHORTS
  • REMINDER: Location change for pictures.  If you signed up for the Fall Photo Shoot, the location has been changed to the back section of the community park.



  • Be sure to log onto Parent Access to fill out the health screening for your student(s) who are in person.



  • A great way to honor someone for a special occasion is to make a donation to Valley View's Library.  Click here to make a donation through MT.


  • Did you want an exciting way to celebrate your child?  Click here to register for the PTA to "CARD YOU YARD".


  • There's a limited number of Smencils for sale this year. Buy yours through MT today! 



Thank you to everyone who attended the PTA meeting this past week.  It was wonderful to see so many people.  In case you missed it, here are the minutes from the meeting. 

Community Connections


  • Help OneMontville honor the 75th anniversary of World Food Day by supporting those who are hungry in our own community. OneMontville supports Montville Kiwanis Food Pantry. From now through Oct 31, please take nonperishable food to 1 of 8 drop off locations across the township. The Kiwanis Food Pantry has remained open throughout COVID and is needed by the community more than ever. Thank you for your help. MORE INFO: https://www.- onemontville.org/

      Drop off locations:

·         The Kiwanis Food Pantry, 91 Passaic Valley Road, Montville. Thursdays 4 - 6PM,              Saturdays 10AM-12Noon

·         Stoneybrook Realty, 630 Main Road, Towaco

·         Romola Auto Repair (RAR), 347 Changebridge Road, Pine Brook

·         Blue Foundry Bank, 448 Main Road, Towaco

·         St. Pius X Ministry House, 24 Changebridge Road, Montville

·         Montville United Methodist Church, 29 Whitehall Road, Towaco

·         Kearny Bank, 267 Changebridge Road, Pine Brook

·         Lincoln 1st Bank, 263 Changebridge Road (Tuscany Village), Montville


  • The Morris County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a virtual outreach event about the dangers of opioid abuse on October 20 – next Tuesday – with Morris County Sheriff James M. Gannon and New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal.  Also speaking will be a person in recovery from heroin use and a mental health clinician from the Mental Health Association of Essex and Morris who will speak about suicide and substance abuse.   Below is the link to be used to register.

     

    https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7220229386665757452


Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey has new created virtual programs for girls who are new to Girl Scouts in grade K-3 in your community.

Girls in grades K-1st will learn about Girl Scout traditions and have separate fun activities from girls in grades 2 and 3 with separate meeting dates.   Grades 2 and 3 will also have age exciting appropriate activities.  Register now For Daisy and Brownie Girl Scout Fun Days at: https://valleyviewelem.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03678/Pathways_Fall_2_2020_Classes_.pdfwww.gsnnj.org/FallFunDays



  • The MEF wanted to do something fun for the students and educators.  We just launched a Halloween Pumpkin Contest, click here for more information.  Educators could use this as an activity to create fun and develop a student’s creativity.  


  • Click here for new Pathways Programs.