March 2025

3/3: Girls on the Run 1st Practice

3/5: Professional Development Day - Students Not in Attendance

3/11: Parent Engagement Meeting 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm

3/21: End of Quarter 3

3/26: Records Day - Students Not in Attendance

Welcome to March Vikings,

It is hard to believe that we are already in the month of March! We have come such a long way this year! As we march into the month of March, I want to take a moment to highlight the importance of our students' presence and participation. At Valleyview, we believe that every day in school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and achieve—together as a community.

This month, we are reminding our Vikings that their presence in the classroom is more than just a requirement—it is the key to unlocking their full potential. When students show up and engage, they not only strengthen their knowledge but also contribute to the success of the entire school community.

I encourage all families to help us emphasize the value of being present. Each day in class is an important step towards academic success, building new skills, and becoming responsible, compassionate learners. Let’s work together to make March a month filled with growth, excitement, and achievement!

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students shine. We are looking forward to another month of progress and success with the Valleyview Vikings!

Warm regards,
Principal Brown

This March, we’re excited to announce a special challenge to encourage our Vikings to show up, stay engaged, and shine every single day!

The Challenge:

• Every student who attends school each day in March will receive a special March Madness Attendance Award and a prize to celebrate their dedication and hard work!

Classroom Challenge:

• The classroom with the most students present every day in March will win a Pizza Party to celebrate their teamwork and commitment!

Attendance is key to success, and we know that together, we can make this a month of learning, growing, and achieving. Let’s see which classroom can rise to the challenge and which students will shine with perfect attendance! We look forward to celebrating our hardworking Valleyview Vikings!

We are also having an iReady Challenge this month. Please encourage your student to complete their iReady lessons in class daily. Students can also complete iReady lessons at home.

Help your student get started:

1. Go to this website: https://launchpad.classlink.com/columbuscity

2. Use your child’s student number and password (birth date).

We may be home, but let's still celebrate with some fun! Wear your craziest socks and your favorite Crocs, and don’t forget to snap a picture! Share your spirit with Ms. Evans at 614-902-9742—she can’t wait to see all your creative and colorful styles. Let’s show off that Viking pride, even from home!

Girls on the Run for grades 3-5 starts Monday and runs through May 12! Practices will be held at Valleyview on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00-5:15 PM. We have 5 slots of 15 remaining, so don’t wait to sign up! Head Coaches Emi Penney and Jackie Marjak, along with Assistant Coach Ms. Holmes, are excited to lead the team. Join us for fun, fitness, and personal growth as we work together to achieve our goals!

We want your feedback! The Panorama Survey will be open from Monday, March 3 - Monday, March 14, covering topics like Professional Development, Belonging, Wellbeing, and Workplace. Your input is a valuable part of our community and plays a key role in promoting student and school-wide success.

As a thank you for participating, if you complete the survey, text Ms. Evans at 614-902-9742 with your student’s name and room number, or return the paper flier to the office and your child will be entered to receive a special prize!

Ramadan is a sacred month observed by Muslims worldwide, marked by fasting from dawn until sunset. It is a time of spiritual reflection, self-discipline, and increased devotion to prayer and charity. The fast, known as Sawm, is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, and during this month, Muslims seek to strengthen their connection with God, purify their hearts, and foster a sense of community and empathy for those in need. Ramadan concludes with the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a joyous festival marking the end of fasting.

Columbus City Schools (CCS) remains fully committed to providing safe learning environments for students regardless of immigration status, race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status, disability, or genetic information. The safety of our students and staff will always be a key priority and responsibility of the District.

Please See the Smore link below for up to date information from Dr. Chapman regarding district policy and practices related to student safety and wellbeing.

The Affordable Housing Resource Fair presented by the Franklin County Auditors office is a FREE event that has everything you need to know about affordable, accessible, and high quality housing and social services. Leading community experts will be available to discuss all things affordable housing such as policy, resources, development, and more.

March 8, 2025

10:00am - 2:00pm

Huy Elementary School (1545 Huy Road, Columbus, OH 43224)

Register for this free event using the link below.

Spruce Run Nature Center is hosting it's monthly open house:

Saturday, March 15, 2025

10 am-2 pm

4175 Sunbury Rd. , Galena Oh 43201

Explore the grounds of the nature center, participate in activities, and enjoy time outdoors as spring (hopefully) makes a comeback. This event is FREE and open to the public.

For more information please contact Heather Allen at hallen704@columbus.k12.oh.us or scan the QR code on the flyer above.

Phone: 614 - 365 - 6312

School Fax: 614 - 365 - 6768

Attendance Email: attendance.valleyview@columbus.k12.oh.us