Originally delivered on 2/28/2021 3:01 pm

SUBJECT: Monday Memo - March 1, 2021

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March 1, 2021
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Wednesday, March 10
7:00p PTA Meeting - Virtual
Friday, April 2
Spring Break
Saturday, April 3
Spring Break
Sunday, April 4
Spring Break
School Librarian Day
  • Be sure to check out Mrs. Lee and Miss Whealan in their video about Valley View's Virtual Read Aloud Library for Read Across America!  March 2nd -- Wear your PJ's to school.  March 3rd -- Mismatch Day


  • Click here for additional Covid information from Mrs. Barmore


  • Does your child have a library card for the Montville Library? Click here for more information for child to get his or her very own library card.  Let's get Valley View to 100% 


  • 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.


  • For our 5th Grade students:  The New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services has mandated that children born after January 1997 and entering grade six must receive a booster dose of the Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoids and Pertussis, (Tdap) vaccine as well as one dose of the  Meningococcal vaccine.  Please see the attached letter with specific information and how to submit the proper documentation.


  • Need to order a yearbook for this year? Want to include a "Best Wishes"?  Click here for information. 
  • If you have traveled outside of NJ, please click here for more information regarding your return to school.  


  • We are currently trying to set up a Spring portrait session.  Details will be announced when they are finalized.  


  • 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.

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.  

Community Connections


  • Applications Now Being Accepted for Integrated Pre-School Program. Deadline March 26, 2021 - Children with and without special needs will be educated together in an innovative, child-centered program designed to promote the academic, social, emotional and language development of every child. The program will consist of 3 half-day sessions per week for 3 year-olds and 5 half-day sessions per week for 4 year-olds. The link for the information is: http://www.montville.net/news/integrated-pre-school-program



  • Do you know a family that needs help to afford the cost of preschool? Tuition assistance can make it possible for 3- and 4-year-olds in this area to attend a quality preschool program. Preschool Advantage has been assisting families in Morris and Somerset counties for 25 years. Applications are now available for the 2021-2022 academic year, with priority funding given to those who apply by March 1, 2021.  To learn more about Preschool Advantage and the application process, visit www.preschooladvantage.org, call (973) 532-2501, or email info@preschooladvantage.org.  



  • Click here for the Spring Pathways Programs.


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