PEEK AT THE WEEK
Week of September 25 - September 29, 2023
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Staff Spotlight
- You can find Mrs. Holman in our school library. If your child comes home excited about a book they checked out, it is all thanks to Mrs. Holman. She has been teaching at Grove Valley since it opened in 2009. We are so thankful for all of the extra work she puts in to keep our school running smoothly.
Introducing: Ms. Michelle McGee - Music Teacher (Picture 2)
- You can find Ms. McGee groovin' in her music room and on stage at all of the Antler Alert Assemblies. Just like Mrs. Holman, she has been teaching at Grove Valley since it opened in 2009. We are so grateful to have her bubbly spirit in our building. We are truly blessed with the best.
Our school would not be the same without either of these AMAZING teachers!
Dates to Remember
Every Wednesday - LATE START Wednesday
- Students enter the building beginning at 9:40 am
SEPTEMBER 26 - PTO Meeting in the Library after dismissal
SEPTEMBER 29 - Walk-A-Thon
- You do not need a background check to volunteer with our school fundraiser.
- All donations due by midnight
OCTOBER 5 - Fall Pictures
OCTOBER 16-17 - Parent Teacher Conferences
- 4:00-7:00PM
OCTOBER 19-23 - Fall Break
- No school
WALK-A-THON FUNDRAISER
PRIZES:
Please carefully read the updated Volunteer Requirements:
***Update - You do not need a background check to help volunteer with our school Walk-A-Thon fundraiser***
We encourage any and ALL parents to join us during our school activities. We apologize for the confusion, however, if you did go through the process of getting a background check, this is great news. Having an updated background check will allow you to participate in the following:
- Be a homeroom parent/Antler mom
- Watchdog dad
- Tutors
- Popcorn moms
- Volunteer substitute
- Office volunteer
- Field Trip Chaperone
Important Details for Walk-A-Thon
Details & Times for Friday:
- Class Picture with Banner: 9:15
- Walking Time: 9:30-10:05
- Dance/Cool Down: 10:05-10:10
3rd Grade:
- Class Picture with Banner: 10:05
- Walking Time: 10:20-10:55
- Dance/Cool Down: 10:55-11:00
PK/SPED:
- Class Picture with Banner: 12:15
- Walking Time: 12:30-12:55
- Dance/Cool Down: 12:55-1:00
Kindergarten:
- Class Picture with Banner: 1:00
- Walking Time: 1:15-1:50
- Dance/Cool Down: 1:50-1:55
1st Grade:
- Class Picture with Banner: 1:50
- Walking Time: 2:05-2:40
- Dance/Cool Down: 2:40-2:45
VOLUNTEERS - First, you will check in with the office to get a sticker, then will meet with Coach Coleman to get further instructions.
SPECTATORS - If you are coming to spectate, watch, or support your runner/participant, you will sign in at the East gate. Please feel free to bring a lawn chair and get comfortable while your runner is participating.
FALL BOOK FAIR
WHEN: October 12-13 and October 16-17
WHERE: GV Media Center
Students will be shopping during their scheduled class shopping day and time. Your child's teacher will let you know what day and time this will occur. Please send money or Literati gift certificates on this day. There will be no open shopping times for students, they will only shop during their scheduled class visit. Parents may shop with their students during the Parent/Teacher Conference Nights on Monday, October 16th and Tuesday, October 17th from 4:00 - 6:30 pm.
Parents and students may also shop the online book fair at this link:
https://efairs.literati.com/?school=grove-valley-elementary-school-edmond-ok
We are looking for volunteers to help with our book fair. We will be offering a 20% discount to use toward book fair purchases.
If you would like to volunteer please use the sign up link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F084DAFAD28A2FA7-fall1#/
Literati gift certificates may be purchased at:
This is a secure form of contactless payment and eliminates the need to send cash to school! These must be printed and brought on the day of your child's visit. Thank you for supporting our library fundraiser and helping to build your child's own library at home!
IMPORTANT PARENT REMINDERS:
Anytime your child is sick or is out for an appointment, please send in their doctor's note within 5 days of the appointment in order to be marked accordingly on attendance. If your child has Covid, please send a doctor's note if possible with the days outlined that the student will be out. Please make sure to always call the attendance line 405-715-9705 or email gvattendance@dcsok.org if your student will be absent on any given day.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Elementary students must be in attendance at least 89% without valid excuse as provided by Oklahoma law of the total school year to be eligible for promotion to the next grade level.
It is imperative that your child attend school daily. Please schedule appointments, vacations, absences, etc. outside of school hours, during holiday breaks and on weekends. We appreciate your help in doing what is best for our students! ALL absences, excused or unexcused, still count towards attendance.
CARLINE PROCEDURE REMINDERS
- Please click on the link below to review our carline procedures.
- Stay in your vehicle at all times.
- Keep your orange tag on your visor all the way through the line.
- You can pull into the east parking lot to buckle your child. This helps move the line quickly.
- No walking up. You must go through the car line.
YEARBOOKS ON SALE
Buy your yearbook today at our lowest price all year!
PTO SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
CANVAS QUESTIONS
We have noticed many issues with logging in and accessing Canvas. Here are a few tips and tricks that have worked in most cases.
- Use the Chrome browser
- Log out of ALL google accounts
- Open Gmail and login with your student's campus ID and password
- Password: Initials(ALL CAPS)birthday(MMDDYY) [EXAMPLE: ABC012014]
- Once logged into Gmail, open a new tab to access Canvas at www.deercreekschools.instructure.com
- Accept Terms of Use for Canvas (if you have not done so already)
GIRL SCOUTS
FRANCIS TUTTLE OPPORTUNITY
DID YOU KNOW?
FUN ACTIVITIES TO DO AT HOME THAT ARE NOT ONLINE/SCREEN ENTERTAINMENT:
As a school we want to encourage outside and off screen playtime for our students. This helps build their confidence, decrease stress levels, improve their focus and sleep schedule.
- Reading out loud to a family member, friend, or stuffed animal
- Learn how to cook
- Design/draw a comic strip
- Play a board game
- Building with blocks/legos
- Making jewelry with strings, beads/noodles
- Playing outside, running, walking with a family member/pet
DISTRICT INFORMATION
PLANNING TO ATTEND DC HOME SPORTING EVENTS?
Download the Hometown Fan App to purchase your tickets digitally for all home Deer Creek sporting events. Follow Deer Creek Athletics on Facebook to easily find the fall sports schedules for 2023-2024.
Please note the following ticketing/pass options for DCHS home football games.
- Single game ticket prices for $7 for Student/Seniors digital tickets, $8 for Adult digital tickets and $10 with cash at the gate
- Reserved football seats are $75, which includes admission to all five home varsity football games with assigned reserved stadium seating. **Does not include playoff games**
- A football season pass is $75, which includes admission to 10 home varsity, JV or freshmen football games. ** Does not include playoff games**
There is also a high school All Sports Digital Pass on sale for $75. This provides admission to 15 home high school sporting events (excluding all home varsity football games and any playoff games). All tickets and passes are available through the Hometown Fan app.
Gentle Reminder - Please ensure your child is with an adult at all times. We want everyone to practice showing the Antler Way even when they are not at school. Thank you in advance for helping our students practice being safe, respectful, and responsible individuals.
HELPFUL LINKS
Online Payments
- Lunch/Breakfast Accounts: Pay Through the Parent Portal
- MySchoolBucks
Transportation
Technology
District
- District Website
- Board of Education
- Enrollment
- Employment Opportunities
- Substitute Employment & Training
- School District Calendar
- KREF Livestream - View DC Events Online
- Digital Tickets - Download the Hometown Fan App
Resources
For additional Deer Creek information, please look through our District Newsletter. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns please email Principal Deborah West at deborahwest@dcsok.org