Conqueror Times
November 2022
Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness and gratitude.
Mission Valley Parents,
Mission Valley Community
This time of year we reflect on our blessings and offer gratitude to those who enrich our lives, and we certainly owe you a debt of gratitude. We are always striving to do great things for kids, and this community never fails to step in and offer support. From the Mission Valley family to yours, thank you. We appreciate you. Truly.
Sincerely,
Michelle Romero
Principal
ATTENDANCE ROUND-UP
School attendance is very important. If your child is healthy, s/he needs to be in school.
When your child attends school regularly, they stay on track and grow academically and socially--which is crucial after the pandemic! It's also important to be here on time at 7:30 (in class no later than 7:40). This ensures that kids have breakfast and are ready to go with instruction.
The state expects at least 96% for a school to be among the top performers.
MISSION VALLEY
Overall Attendance for October 95.9%
Top Performing Grade Level--2nd Grade 97%
Cool Weather is Upon US
Autumn ushers in cool weather--especially in the mornings. Please note that kids will be outside playing as often as weather allows. Research shows that kids learn problem solving and coping skills when they are allowed unstructured time to play with peers. Kids need to be kids. Per YISD policy, the temperature threshold is 40 degrees. As long as the temperature is above 40 degrees and there is no rain, kids will be outside until 7:30 in the morning (and again at PE). Please send your child with a jacket or layers.
Traffic Round Up
UPCOMING EVENTS
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COUNSELOR'S CORNER
Kindness in the Classroom
We are continuing with the theme Caring the first half of November and moving on to Inclusiveness. Ask your kids about what they are learning in their KIC lessons. These are great conversation starters when you're driving and taking care of errands.
Veteran's Day Parade
On Thursday, November 10 we'll be having our second annual Veteran's Day parade at 8:30am. We invite any family who served to be part of the festivities. We are asking for all veterans to be at school by 8:00.
Family Running Day
The Mission Valley PE department will host Family Running Day the last Tuesday of every month during your child's PE. The first run will be Nov 29. Please sign in at the black gate near the front playground.
PE Times:
Kinder 12:15-1:00
1st 1:00-1:45
2nd 8:45-9:30
3rd 9:30-10:15
4th 8:00-8:45
5th 10:15-11:00
Veteran's Day Nov 11
There will be no school Friday, Nov 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
Thank you to all the men and women who served and are currently serving our country.