The Dolphin Splash 10/27-10/31

Principal Hynding's Message

Hello Valley View and happy February!

We had a wonderful experience in January recognizing the value of kindness and participating in the Great Kindness Challenge. Valley View will recognize honesty during February focused on honest words and actions. We also encourage you to continue these discussions in your home.

I am thrilled to offer another Coffee with the Principal Thursday. Miss Hope front the front office will join me in an informative discussion to build positive attendance habits at Valley View Academy. We hope to see you at 8:40 in our cafeteria.

Our TK/K Round-up had an excellent turn-out! More than thirty families attended, took pictures with Dandy the Dolphin, and engaged in a helpful discussion and school tour.

This week also marks the beginning of Black History Month, and our students in all grades will be engaged in many lessons and activities that highlight and celebrate the contributions and achievements of African Americans throughout history. We are extremely grateful for PTA who has sponsored a Black History Month Assembly for all grades on February 19th.

A gentle reminder to please enter campus through the front office if you are running late. We must record tardies accurately and lock our other gates to ensure school safety.

With Gratitude,

Mrs. Hynding

We are always ready to welcome future dolphins to our family! Please spread the word to anyone that would like more information about Valley View.

African American Parent Meetings

Special Education Parent Meetings

District Board Meeting Schedule

Celebrating 100th Day of School!

A TK Morning Circle

Fabulous TK/K Round-Up

Health Office News

Please remember to turn in medical authorizations if your child(ren) takes medications in school.

Medical Authorization English

Medical Authorization Spanish

ATTENDANCE

It is important that all students attend school every day. Exceptions may include if your child is ill. Please plan all family vacations during school vacation days. It is important to set your child up for success by assuring they are in school. For a detailed look at the Duarte Unified School District's attendance policies, please click this link:

Duarte Attendance Policies

We realize some absences are for health or other reasons. But, when students are absent they can fall far behind in what they learn. Whether the absence is excused or unexcused It means your child is missing important classroom learning time.

Some Attendance Tips:

Please notify the office within 72 hours to report your child's absence and the reason they were not in school.
Illness, bereavement, and court hearings are the only reason for an "Excused" absence.
Make sure your students keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.
Turn off all electronics including TVs, phones, and tablets at bedtime.
Make sure clothes and pack backpacks are ready the night before.
Check with our school nurse or office staff if you are not sure about when to keep your child at home due to illness.
Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.
Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your student feels anxious about going to school.
Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your student to school.

Please let us know how we can best support you and your student so that they can show up for school on time every day.

Start Every Day Prepared For School!

Please do not forget to send with your child every day:

School materials including books, homework, projects, etc.
Water bottle
Snack and/or lunch (lunch available to all students free of charge for the 2025-2026 school year.)
Layers of clothing (sweatshirt, windbreaker, etc.) Keep an eye on the weather.
A growth mindset for a successful day!