Originally delivered on 12/6/2020 12:57 pm

SUBJECT: Monday Memo - December 07, 2020

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December 07, 2020
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Friday   12/11 --


Monday   12/14 --


Wednesday  12/23 --

 

Thursday   12/24 --


Friday       1/1 --


Monday     1/4 --

Doughnut Fundraiser ENDS


Holiday Boutique ENDS


1/2 Day


Winter break begins


Winter break ends


School Reopens

  • THE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE HAS BEEN EXTENDED.   This year it will take place all online.  Have your child click here to access the online store. Purchases can be made between now and December 14th.  Everything will be mailed to your home, in time for the holidays.    Click here for additional information.  


  • Valley View is participating in a Krispy Kreme Doughnut fundraiser.  Click here for more information.  Orders are due by December 11th.  Click here to order.    



  • Click here to see our November Citizens of the Month. Congratulations!!!


  • Valley View will participating in a Toy Drive. Click here for more information.  


  • Click here for the latest Home and School Connection Newsletter.  
  • Did you take Halloween pictures?  Do you have any pictures of  pumpkin picking, apple picking?  The yearbook committee would love to include them in this year's yearbook.  Send to  vvyearbook2021@gmail.com  


  • 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.


  • With the holidays upon us we need to remember a few things regarding traveling at this time. Click here for more information.


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


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


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

Puravida Bracelets

Did you forget to order your Puravida Bracelet?  Well, there is still time.  Additionally, they are in, so distribution will begin.  

https://valleyviewelem.membershiptoolkit.com/assets/03678/PuraVidaFundraiser_VV_2020.pdf

A HUGE thank you to everyone who participated in the 2020 Pajama Day for CHOP.  As we know, many things have changed from our norms this year but the amazing community at Valley View has not changed one bit! Once again, Valley View came together to support a great cause. Every year we set a goal to raise over $1,000 on Pajama Day. This year we almost doubled that! Between the online and in-person donations, we raised close to $2,000. I am so proud to be a part of this kind and giving community. Thank you again for everyone's support!  

Thank you!!

Miss Profeta 

Some of our Friends

Some more of our friends

Fundraisers

Did you know that Valley View participates in ongoing fundraiser programs?  These programs include SMILE.AMAZON.COM and Box tops for Education.  Be sure to check out these easy ways to help our school.  

Our next PTA meeting will be January 13th at 7PM.  Link will be sent out the week of the meeting.  We look forward to "seeing" you.

Community Connections


  • OneMontville Book Club begins Jan 2021. It's VIRTUAL! In small groups we will discuss Empathy & Unity and how to grow empathy & strong community. THE BOOK: The War For Kindness by Jamil Zaki. The discussion will take place over 2 sessions. Sessions are designed based on your availability. Book Club is in cooperation with Montville Township Public Library.
    Sign-up TODAY! To join, visit bit.ly/om2021 #AcceptanceRespectKindness.


  • OneMontville Book Club  -- Join us for the OneMontville Book Club, Winter 2021 session, as we read The War on Kindness and explore empathy and it's role in uniting our community.  This incredible book will show you how we can grow empathy and why this is the key to bringing our community together and overcoming our differences.  ** Multiple copies of the book will be available at the library by January.  In early January, everyone who joined will be assigned to a Discussion Group with 5-6 other people with similar schedule availability.  Each group will then schedule two Zoom sessions, one hour each, spaced about 2-3 weeks apart (for example, Jan 31st, Feb 21st).  Each session will cover one half of the book.  ** Each discussion group will have a leader who will start the discussion.  OM will provide optional conversation topics.  When signing up, please consider whether you would be willing to be a discussion group leader.  https://www.onemontville.org/book-club


  • Zack Pett a student at Lazar Middle School has undertaken a mitzvah project for the holidays.  As many of you in town know a kindergartener, Gracie was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma this summer. The Ferluge family has shown incredible strength throughout all her treatments. As the holidays approach all Gracie wants is breakfast with Santa. Zack's project is to fill Santa’s bag full of cards for Gracie. Nothing makes her happier than hearing from our community. Please help Zack bring some holiday joy to Gracie. Cards can be dropped off to me at 66 Ridge Drive, MONTVILLE. Additional drop boxes will be located at all the district elementary schools.  Deadline is December 11th.


  • SPECIAL EVENTS

    VIRTUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTINGS 2020

     

    CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING - MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th

    Christmas Tree Lighting including Music & Entertainment by Elvis The Elf

    to be held LIVE @ 6:30pm

    on our FACEBOOK page @ https://www.facebook.com/Montvillerec/ 

    DRIVE-THROUGH to follow from 6:45 to 7:45pm.

    All are Welcome to Drive-Up and stay in your CARS to receive a Winter Treat

    from SANTA, FROSTY, the MAYOR, and TWP. COMMITTEE MEMBERS

    @ the Municipal Building Parking Lot, 195 Changebridge Road in Montville

    Special Thanks to the Pine Brook & Montville Fire Departments for Santa’s ride to town!

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    MENORAH LIGHTING - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15th at 5:30pm

    This year’s Menorah Lighting will be LIVE STREAMED.

    Join in the Festivities LIVE on either:

    FACEBOOK @ https://www.facebook.com/pinebrookjewishcenter/

    or the PBJC WEBSITE @ https://www.pbjc.org/

    This event is Led by the

    Pine Brook Jewish Center and the Chabad of Montville Township.

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    1st Annual Winter HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST

    Celebrate the holidays by turning your house into a winter wonderland with lights and decorations! Participants have until Sunday, December 13th to decorate and register their house

    to celebrate the holiday season!

    Houses will be judged by our residents starting December 14th thru December 20th between the hours of 6-9pm.

    Please register your house at https://register.communitypass.net

    Residents, vote for your favorite house!  We will provide a list of addresses and how to vote on our Facebook page by 12/14 at Facebook.com/montvillerec

    The top 3 winners will be announced on December 21st!