Dear Falcon Families,

As we enter Winter Break, we want you to know how incredibly thankful we are to serve such a generous and engaged community. Your partnership is essential as we strive to know, value, and support each Falcon. From the Falcon Top 10 to the revival of our music program to the amazing generosity of our community, we have a lot to celebrate and be thankful for this holiday season. Perhaps most importantly, we are seeing many of our Falcons growing in character and becoming tremendous servant leaders in our community.

It is fitting that empathy, understanding and connecting to other people's feeling, is December's character trait. Empathy in action showed up throughout the VFE community this month. Thanks to our partnership with East Pierce Fire and Rescue, 28 Falcons received much-needed warm coats for the winter. The Blue Crew supported 23 families with holiday gifts for 43 kids. And our amazing students stepped up to serve and care for neighbors in need as well. The students in Mrs. Schmitz's class brought in 159 toys in their annual Toy Drive. The fourth-grade Sock and Hygiene drive led by Ms. Severson's class brought in 1,000 items. Students wrote over 1,300 notes thank and encouraging each other throughout the month. And, student council, in partnership with the PTO, raised funds to donate over $200 to a local agency supporting families in crisis. Amazing!

We encourage you to take time to connect with your kids over Winter Break--play a game, put a puzzle together, shoot hoops, or read a good book together. We hope that this season is full of joy and peace.

Let's make 2023 an incredible year to be a Falcon!

Wade Jerdee, Assistant Principal & Adam Uhler, Principal

We are always looking to improve our musical performances at VFE

Please feel free to provide feedback at this link...Performing Arts Feedback if you attended the 5th Grade Concert or Sing Along.

Upcoming Performance Dates

Feb 23 - District Choir Festival

Mar 8 - 4th Grade Concert

Mar 8 - 3rd Grade Concert

For More Information, visit the Music Notes Webpage

Cold and flu season is upon us. Here are our current guidelines on when to keep your child home from school:

• Fever of 100.4*F
• Cough (new, changed, or worsening)
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Muscle or body aches
• New loss of taste or smell
• Fatigue
• Diarrhea
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Thick continuous drainage from eye/s or eye/s that are sealed shut with drainage after sleep.

Basic ways to stay healthy include:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes.
• Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects
• Stay at home and away from others if you are sick.

If you are questioning whether your child should stay home, please contact the school nurse; she may be able to help.

Greetings Victor Falls Families,

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Regional Elementary Curriculum Showcase*

When: Thursday, January 26th

Time: 5:30-7:00 PM

Location: Victor Falls Elementary

Address: 11401 188th Ave Ct E Bonney Lake, WA 98391

This district event will feature:

• Our Elementary core curriculum in Language Arts, Math, and Social Emotional Learning for each grade level.

• An opportunity to view our New 5th grade Human Growth and Development (puberty) and HIV Videos

• Opt out forms will be available after viewing the videos for current 5th grade students.

• Meet and talk with some of our Victor Falls Elementary staff as well as teachers in nearby SBLSD schools.

• Obtain information about 2023-24 Kindergarten Registration and programs like READY for Kindergarten.

• Visit resource tables hosted by elementary specialists in PE, Music, and STEM.

• Light refreshments available

If you are unable to attend this event, please consider attending our other regional Curriculum Showcase:

• Tuesday, February 7th at Maple Lawn Elementary- 5:30-7:00 PM

• Address: 230 Wood Ave. Sumner, WA 98390

*This is an adult event to provide parents with information about the elementary curriculum.

There will be no activities for children nor childcare available.

We have resources to help families in need. Would a weekend food bag, clothing, or meal support during the holidays for your student be helpful? Please send an email to the school counselor at courtney_arbaugh@sumnersd.org to assist you with getting support.

Please check our website for updates.

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