Valentine View
An e-newsletter from Valentine Hills Elementary School
November 9, 2018
Upcoming events at Valentine Hills
Fri, Nov 9
12:50 CARES Council Meeting
Mon, Nov 12
Playworks Here All Week
7:40 Large Group Orchestra @ HVMS
6:00 PTO Meeting
Tue, Nov 13
7:40 Large Group Orchestra @ HVMS
11:00 Reading Buddies
4:00 ETS-Choir
Wed, Nov 14
7:40 Large Group Band @ HVMS
11:00 Reading Buddies
Thu, Nov 15
7:40 Large Group Orchestra @ HVMS
11:00 Reading Buddies
Fri, Nov 16
2:00 NED Assembly-grades 1, 2
3:00 NED Assembly-grades 3, 4, 5
Future Dates
- Nov 19-23: No School/Thanksgiving Break
- Nov 29: PTO Family Mindfulness Night
- Lost & Found will be bagged up & donated over winter break
Principal Points
Dear Families,
I can’t believe it’s already November! The students have really gotten into the groove of learning, growing, and creating here at Valentine Hills this fall. We have used the analogy of a “Learning Pit.” Ask your child what the learning pit means for them.
The learning pit starts by possibly feeling nervous about trying something that seems challenging. As teachers, we hope to provide opportunities every day that challenge your child.
Once a child takes that risk, they may feel frustrated or stuck, so we talk about the self talk to start climbing out of the learning pit. “I am a scholar!” “I can do hard things!” “What little things can I do to start solving this problem?”
As they try different ways to solve the problem, they are slowly climbing out of the pit. This requires collaboration, communication, and perseverance.
Finally, there is an excitement in coming out of the learning pit. Students feel great when they have conquered something that seemed too challenging, and it builds up their learner mindset for the next learning pit challenge that comes their way.
Jump Right in and Let the Learning Begin!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Samec
PTO Family Mindfulness Night
All Valentine Hills students and parents/guardians are invited to Move Mindfully Family Night: Creating Peace in the Home from Sun Up to Sun Down. This event will be in the gym on Thu, Nov 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Are you interested in learning some fun techniques to create calm in your home? Then come to this event and participate in an interactive presentation. You will explore parenting strategies and experience the benefits of using movement and relaxation techniques, along with specific instruction on how and when to use them throughout the day. Discover practical tips/routines and enjoying spending time together in a calming environment.
All Valentine Hills students and parents/guardians are invited to attend. For more information, please email: schramy333@gmail.com.
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PTO Book Fair Was a Success!!!
Once again, we had a success Fall Book Fair!! Thank you to all the volunteers and school staff. We wouldn’t have been as successful as we were without your support. For those of you who purchased products from our fair, thank you! Without your patronage we wouldn’t be able to give as much back to the school and the kids as we do.
We had a total of $11,018.17 in sales. Gave out $1,540 in free books and prizes, put $1,694 worth of books back into the library, received over 50 books donated to classrooms. Plus donated $500 worth of books and trinkets to the school to give out as rewards to the kids. What an amazing turn out!!
If you were unable to visit the book fair this week or our in-school fair didn’t have what you wanted, don’t worry, you haven’t missed your chance! We have an online book fair going until Tue, Nov 27. Be sure to check it out!
Books ordered on-line will be delivered to the school free of charge and given to your child to take home. If you do not want the books given to your child, simply send me an e-mail or call me at 651-260-2475. I will let you know when the books have arrived and arrange a time for you to pick them up from the school. These books should arrive by Dec 7.
The proceeds from the online fair will go back to the school the same way the in-school fair does.
Thank you all again!
Jessica Mullen
PTO Book Fair Chairperson
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Youth activities offered by Community Ed
For a complete list of offerings, including e-flyers from outside organizations, visit www.moundsviewschools.org/valentinehillsflyers.