Originally delivered on 1/17/2021 1:22 pm

SUBJECT: Monday Memo - January 18, 2021

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January 18, 2021
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Monday, January 18
Martin Luther King Jr. Day -- NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, January 19
In-Person resumes
Monday, February 15
President's Day -- NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, March 3
Club Photos
Wednesday, March 10
Spring Portraits
  • In-person school will resume on January 19th.


  • 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.


  • If you have traveled outside of NJ, please click here for more information regarding your return to school.  


  • 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.  

Community Connections


  • Click here for the current Pathways Programs.  


  • The Lakeland Hills Family YMCA, in partnership with the Mental Health Association of Essex & Morris, Inc., will host a Virtual Emotional Health Community Conversation for Parents on Thursday, January 28 from 6:30-7:30pm.  This virtual “talk” will help parents of young children and school-age students understand the “what, why, and how” the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted their lives in ways that may not be typical for their child. It’s an honest discussion of youth emotional health in a fun, engaging, and enlightening way. Parents are welcome to ask questions in advance and during the session, and will receive coping techniques, social and physical activities, and enrichment ideas to help the entire family.  For more information visit: https://lakelandhillsymca.com/dev/wp-content/uploads/Emotional-Health-Community-Conversation-1.28.21.pdf.


  • 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.