Originally delivered on 12/11/2022 8:03 pm

SUBJECT: Monday Memo - December 12, 2022

December 12, 2022

Upcoming Events

Sunday, December 18

Hanukkah Begins

Friday, December 23

Early Dismissal -- Winter Break

Saturday, December 24

Winter Break -- NO SCHOOL

Sunday, December 25

Winter Break -- NO SCHOOL

Christmas

The Department of School Counseling invites parents and guardians K-12 to a virtual parent program on Thursday, December 15th at 7pm. Therapist and Positive Psychology Coach Diane Lang will present "The Positive Parent," where she will discuss how to raise children to be positive and optimistic, what types of environments nurture children toward a positive lifestyle, and how to become the role model your children will want to follow.
Please see the flyer attached for more information and for the Zoom link to this virtual program.

Enrichment programs are back. The only one left is painting. Sign up through Membership Toolkit.

Have you taken pictures of your students this year? We are asking you to send them to vvyearbook23@gmail.com so they can be included in this year's yearbook.

Please click here for up-to-date information for arrival and dismissal procedures. Please remember: if you need to get out of your car, park and get out, don't get out of the car in the drop off line.

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.

Here is some interesting information about cultivating creativity in your child, as well as helping them to make new friends.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email: valleyviewpta@gmail.com anytime.

Holiday Shop

Thank you to all of the volunteer parents who helped out with the Holiday Shop this year. We couldn't do it without you.

From Mr. Saunders

Dear Valley View families:

As most of you know, I will be retiring on December 23, 2022. It is a bittersweet moment in my life. I am sad to say goodbye, as I will miss the kids a great deal. They brought a smile to my face each and every day with their stories, silliness, and unconditional respect. It has been a sincere pleasure serving the Valley View and Montville community for almost 40 years. I wanted to personally thank each and every one of you for your support over the years. It has been an incredible journey and I look forward to hearing many great things about all these amazing kids in the future. Wishing you all a safe and happy holiday season and New Year. I will miss you all!

With love and respect,

Mr. Saunders (Mr. "S")

(soon to be retired) Physical Education Teacher

Community Connections

PATHWAYS for EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN PROGRAMS: Info & Registration

Youth Sports Leagues | Programs | Lakeland Hills Family YMCA (lakelandhillsymca.com)Skills, Teamwork, Sportsmanship, and most importantly FUN! Spots are filling up for both our youth basketball and soccer leagues. Kids can register with friends; volunteers are always welcome.
Lakeland Hills Family YMCA | Strengthening Our Community | Home (lakelandhillsymca.com) Polar Express at the Y! Relive the magic of this classic story as you are whisked away on our trackless outdoor train ride. Dress for the weather and be prepared to have fun. Open to the community! Spots are limited!!

CASTING CALL! MTHS Children's Choir - SPRING MUSICAL Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Auditions Dec. 14 & 15 from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Grades: 4th - 6th

Where: MTHS Auditorium, 100 Horseneck Road, Montville, INFO: No need to prepare anything, musical director, Ted Cherney, will teach those auditioning a song the day of. Parents are encouraged to attend as the director, Scott Baird, will be explaining the rehearsal process, time commitment and other important information. Contact Information: Scott Baird (scott.baird@montville.net) and Ted Cherney (theodore.cherney@montville.net)

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