Originally delivered on 1/10/2021 4:53 pm

SUBJECT: Monday Memo - January 11, 2021

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January 11, 2021
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Wednesday, January 13
7:00p PTA Meeting - Virtual
Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 19
In-Person resumes
Monday, February 15
President's Day
Wednesday, March 3
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  • Online kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year begins on January 11.  If you are registering a sibling of a current Valley View student, please email Kathleen.Zaleski@montville.net.


  • In-person school will resume on January 19th.


  • Click here for the latest edition of Home and School Newsletter.  For the Math and Science edition, click here.


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


  • The Montville School Counseling Department invites you to a virtual parent program on Thursday, January 21st at 7pm entitled: "Screen Time and Tech Addiction during Covid-19 and Beyond: What Every Parent Needs to Know."  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.


  • 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.

Valentine's Day Fundraiser

Show the One You Love They are the BOMB this Valentine's Day by supporting Valley View 5th Grade Class with Hot Cocoa Bombs!

Order hot chocolate bombs,  by 1/31/21 via Membership Tool Kit

Pick-Up 2/12-2/13  -- Location-TBD


For any food allergy questions, please contact Colleen Vasilopoulos on FB or text @ 862-812-2089.  Click here for additional information. 


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


  • Click here for the current Pathways Programs.  


  • The Girls Scouts of North New Jersey are hosting a Winter Wonderland @ Home Program.  The program will be held on Wednesdays January 20, 27, February 3, 10, and 17, 2021 from 4 to 5 pm.  This is open to NEW girls in grade K-5 who are not currently Girl Scout members.  This great adventure into Girl Scouts is $40.00 and includes a fun box of supplies.  Through this program participants will learn about girl scout traditions, participation in the Cookie Program and learning about entrepreneurship, getting outside for campfire fun from home, making a snowstorm in a jar and other fun STEM activities, and an end-of-series celebration complete with hot chocolate and treats.  Register at www.gsnnj.org/winterwinderland or call 973-428-8200.  Visit www.gsnnj.org for additional information.


  • Join expert Teachers College Reading and Writing Project staff at our upcoming workshop day for parents and caregivers of students in grades K-8. Learn more about ways to support your child’s literacy education at home, what or how they are learning in school, how to best engage in home literacy projects, and more.  Click here for more information.  


  • 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.