Greetings!
This week I have noticed that we have settled into our routine as a school and the newness of the beginning of the school year is wearing off. This is a very important time for our kids because this is when habits start becoming solidified. For those students for whom school may be a struggle, now is the time to continue making good choices by being in school everyday and attending all classes. Now is the time to avoid making choices not in our best interest by staying home from school and avoiding class. Parents, also make sure to continually touch base with your students about how school is going and how they are feeling. Stress, anxiety, and depression are very present realities for a lot of our kids. Let's make sure we are helping them navigate life by staying close and checking in.
Go Tigers!!!
ACADEMICS
This is the perfect time to establish positive habits and routines for school success! Let's focus on being to class on time and practicing 4CP (Critical Thinking, Continuous Learning, Communication, Collaboration and Professionalism) in all of our classes and interactions.
In order to make sure we have a safe building for our kids and staff, beginning Monday, IDs are necessary to 1.) enter the building and 2.) eat lunch.
- If students forget their ID, they will either need to retrieve it from their car or home before entering the building.
- If they lose their ID, they will be escorted to the office for a new ID. The $5.00 cost will be assigned to their fee statement.
In order to help students make it to class on time, lunch deliveries are not allowed. We have learned that deliveries often arrive after the lunch period causing students to miss up to half the period. Students are encouraged to eat school lunch or bring lunch from home.
ACTIVITIES
Any student interested in serving on Valley's Principal's Advisory Council, please print and fill out this application. This group meets with Mr. Maxwell on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:15 AM in the Forum and will discuss building projects and provide feedback around district and building initiatives.
Homecoming Week is September 19th-24th, and the theme is Destination Homecoming. Here are the dress up days for next week!
Monday-Airport Day (comfy clothes)
Tuesday-Country vs. City
Wednesday- Lost Your Luggage (anything but a bag)
Thursday-California Day (Beach wear)
Friday-Tiger Day
Valley's Hall of Honor nomination opportunity will open the Friday of Homecoming, September 23rd.
Chess Club will begin meeting Tuesday after school in the Media Center.
Valley Chem Club will begin meeting soon in 3433. See Mrs. McGrane with questions. Also....
Students interested in Science Bowl, also see Mrs. McGrane.
ARTS
Bakers Dozen annual Fall Nite 'o' Mime is Saturday, September 17th in the PAC. Everyone is welcome and it's FREE!
Auditions for Bakers Dozen are Tuesday, October 4th and Thursday, October 6th after school in the Drama Room 1731. Sophomores and Juniors are encouraged to audition.
Valley's fall play is "Peter and the Starcatcher". Stay tuned for more information.
ATHLETICS
Click here for Valley's sports page.
Please make sure to make it to one of our Fall sports competitions. Fall sports include
- Boys and Girls Cross-Country
- Girls Swimming
- Boys Golf
- Volleyball
- Football
