Originally delivered on 12/13/2020 1:34 pm

SUBJECT: Monday Memo - December 14, 2020

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December 14, 2020
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Monday   12/14 --


Wednesday  12/23 --

 

Thursday   12/24 --


Friday       1/1 --


Monday     1/4 --

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.  


  • Attention 5th Graders.  Please join us at the 5th Grade Rock 'n' Drop event on December 18.  Click here  for more information.  



  • Have you taken pictures of your kids doing virtual learning?  How about fall activities?  We'd 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.

Krispy Kreme Fundraiser

Thank you to everyone who supported our Krispy Kreme Fundraiser.  Pick-up is December 19th from 2-4.  It is divided by last names.  

Last names beginning with A-O will pick up at 8 Elijah Court.  

If your last name begins with P-Z you will pick up at 2 Tomalyn Hill Road. 

 Please wear a mask.


Sending a BIG congratulations to Mrs. Kardish and Mrs. Wnuk, our Teacher of the Year and Educational Specialist of the Year!! Valley View is lucky to have two fabulous educators in our school. Thank you for all you both do!!


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

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


  • 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 WEBSITEhttps://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!