PEEK AT THE WEEK
Week of February 12-16, 2024
DATES TO REMEMBER
Every Wednesday - Late Start (Doors open at 9:40 - School begins at 9:55)
FEBRUARY 14: Valentine's Day Parties @ 3PM
FEBRUARY 15: STEAM Night/Open House @ 5:30-7
FEBRUARY 16: Remote Learning Day
FEBRUARY 19: No School
This month, we're celebrating Black History in our classes! We'll learn about the amazing contributions and stories of Black individuals who have shaped our history and culture. We'll have fun activities and talks to understand and appreciate their achievements. Let's enjoy learning and celebrating together this month!
STEAM NIGHT
Join us for a night of family fun on February 15th! There will be grade level art galleries for viewing, hands-on science and technology activities, classroom work displays and a silent auction full of gift baskets from each grade level classroom! This is a come and go event from 5:30 -7:00PM. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
A NOTE FROM NURSE LINDSEY
MY-RIDE K-12
Our third party vendor is replacing the Traversa Ride 360 app with the My Ride K-12 app. The Ride 360 app will be discontinued by the end of the school year.
My Ride K-12 is available for download now, and we ask you to begin using it as soon as possible. You will use the same login information for My Ride K-12 as you do Traversa Ride 360. You will still be able to track buses, identify bus routes and receive messages from the transportation department. With My Ride K-12, you can now activate a feature in the settings to receive push notifications when your student scans their badge on or off the bus.
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
Join the Kids Heart Challenge at Grove Valley Elementary! Our goal is to rally all families to join our team, learn Hands-Only CPR, build awareness, and raise $14,000 for the American Heart Association.
Ready to kick off? Sign up, make a lifesaving donation, and start Finn’s Mission by downloading the free app for iPhone or Android, or registering online: http://www2.heart.org/goto/grovevalleyelementarydcsok
Any student that raises $200 will be able to join the SILLY STRING PARTY!!
CREEK CLASSIC
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
Introducing: Mr. Matthew Wilson
You can find Mr. Wilson working in the orange hallway as our amazing School Psych. "Hello! I'm Matt Wilson, the school psychologist for Grove Valley Elementary School and Spring Creek Elementary School. I grew up in Chickasha, Ok and got a Bachelor's in Psychology, Master's School Psychometry and an Education Specialist Degree in School Psychology from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. I enjoy reading, learning and thinking... So naturally, working in a school seems like it ought to be a good fit. As a school psychologist, my job is to figure out why some students have a harder time than their peers at learning and succeeding in school. The reason I love being a school psychologist is because I can find answers to that specific problem where others may not. My hope is that by finding this answer, I can help students find success at school, but more importantly, to help those students learn to love to learning!"
Introducing: Mrs. Kendra Underwood
You can find Mrs. Underwood teaching 2nd grade in the yellow hallway. "This is my third year teaching second grade at Grove Valley. Teaching was a mid-life career change for me and I’m so glad I made the leap. Every day I get make connections with my students and their families while watching the students grow and learn. I’m honored to play a small part in these children’s lives and I don’t take that lightly. My favorite part of the day is the few minutes after lunch that I get to read aloud from a chapter book to my class. Sharing my love for reading and seeing it blossom in my students is absolutely magical."
LUNCHROOM MONITOR SIGN UP
Clink the link below to sign up to become a volunteer.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHgOZU3nQMPVZAy1dZNd3_5kABv8L7bZEOBUVY1J0vRfzW4A/viewform
GV PTO INFO:
FUNDRAISING DATES:
Crockstar: February 13 from 10am-8pm
- 10 percent of profit will go back to Grove Valley PTO.
Bath Sorbet: February 17 from 10am-7pm
- Mention Grove Valley. You can shop any day as long as you mention Grove Valley.
DISTRICT INFORMATION
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