MAY

• 5/1 - Happy School Principal's Day, Mr. Mitchell!
• 5/3 - Go Girl Go! 5K Run - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (Mark Morris Track)
• 5/4 - PTO Chalk Walk - 4:00-6:00 pm
• 5/5-5/9 - Staff Appreciation Week - THANK YOU, STAFF!
• 5/5 - Mustangs of the Week
• 5/7 - Happy School Nurse Day, Mrs. Foister!
• 5/7 - Mustang of the Month Assembly - 10:20 am
• 5/7 - Early Release - 2:30 pm
• 5/11 - Mother's Day
• 5/12 - Mustangs of the Week
• 5/14 - Early Release - 2:30 pm
• 5/15 - K/1/2 - Puppet show Fieldtrip - 10:00 am
• 5/15 - 5th Grade Maritime Fieldtrip
• 5/19 - NO SCHOOL (weather makeup not used)
• 5/20 - Mustangs of the Week
• 5/21-23 - PTO BOGO (buy one, get one free) Book Fair
• 5/21 - Early Release - 2:30 pm
• 5/26 - NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day)
• 5/27 - Mustangs of the Week
• 5/28 - Early Release - 2:30 pm
• 5/30 - PTO Black Bear Game - 6:35 pm

Spread joy, inspiration and thanks to our teachers and staff at

Mint Valley to celebrate Staff Appreciation Week!

We invite the whole family to come out any time between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to leave messages and drawings for teachers to see Monday morning. We will play music and have refreshments. This is a free, family events sponsored by your PTO. Donate chalk, bring your own, or use the chalk that will be provided (while supplies last)!

Please join us in wishing our staff here at Mint Valley Elementary School a happy "Staff Appreciation Week" from May 5-9th!" We dedicate an entire week to celebrating every teacher, specialist, administrator, paraeducator, secretary and custodian.

THANK YOU!

This guy wears many hats around here, but the one we like best is our principal!

HAPPY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL’S DAY, MR. MITCHELL!

HAPPY TEACHER APPRECIATION DAY!

May 6th is the day that we recognize our incredible teachers nationally. THANK YOU to all the Mint Valley teachers for their leadership, instruction and love they show our students.

YOU ARE THE BEST!

HAPPY SCHOOL NURSE DAY TO Nurse Amanda!

We appreciate her so much!

HAPPY SPEECH PATHOLOGIST DAY TO Mrs. Wyatt!

She is a GREAT asset here at Mint Valley!

MORE INFO COMING SOON!....

Our Scholastic Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Book Fair will take place in the library on:

Wednesday, May 21st

Thursday, May 22nd

Friday, May 23rd

This is a great opportunity for you and your family to stock up on lots of great reading material for the summer!

Can make the fair? You can shop online (free shipping with orders over $25). Link coming soon!

Don't forget that you no longer need to send $$ with your student! Our book fair offers eWallet, a safe and secure alternative to cash. Go to our online store and create an account where you can deposit money for your child to spend at the book fair!

DEADLINE IS COMING UP!

Please follow the link below to order and prepay for 2024-25 yearbooks. Information flyers have previously been sent home with students.

The cost is $18.00, plus tax, for a full color yearbook. The books will arrive at the school in June if you order by the deadline. If it's after May 21st, you will have to pay for shipping and handling!

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Whether your student is going to be absent for an appointment, vacation or sickness, you must notify the school as soon as possible. The district now has a phone app to make this process even easier! Please visit the site below to see how to download and use this helpful app.

Of course, you are always welcome to call the school directly, as well, at (360) 575-7581.

https://www.longviewschools.com/submit-an-absence-on-the-longview-schools-app

FOR VACATION ABSENCES: The Mint Valley Elementary secretaries have a special form for families to use when they take their children out of school for vacation. It must be pre-approved (and with sufficient notice), by the principal and teacher so that homework is available and the absence has the least impact on the student's learning.

We have finished all 10 Zones of Regulation lessons! In lesson 9 students learned about impulses and using the steps “Stop, Opt and Go” to encourage them to think of their options in situations instead of acting on their impulses. In lesson 10, students learned about the Zones Pathway. The attached handouts will give more information about both.

This month, Mrs. Allis has been reading a book with our K-2 students about the importance of thinking about the words they use. She is teaching the children the power of words with Taste Your Words by Bonnie Clark.

In the book, Amera's having a bad day. Her best friend ruined her cupcake and they both said mean things. When she brings her bad mood home with her, her mom tells her to "taste her words." Amera's mean words taste like rotten eggs, spoiled milk, and lemons! As Amera realizes that her mean words make her feel bad and others feel worse, she starts saying the kindest, sweetest words she can find. A wonderful resource for parents who want to teach their kids to think before they speak.

At Longview Public Schools, our volunteers are everyday heroes—and we’re so thankful for each of you who reads with students, supports classroom activities, or joins in on field trips. You’re not just helping—you’re building brighter futures.

The truth is simple: when families and community members get involved, students thrive. Studies show that when adults stay connected to school life, kids do better—academically, socially, and emotionally.

That’s why we’re inviting you to join in. Whether you have an hour a week or a day each month, your time and presence make a real difference.

Ready to lend a hand? Visit longviewschools.com or visit your school to get started.

Let’s build something great—together.

Don't forget! NO SCHOOL on Monday, May 26th in observance of Memorial Day.

Enjoy your long weekend and BE SAFE!

Our Lost & Found cup runneth over.....

See any missing coats, hats, backpacks or other items that you've been looking for this month? Please feel free to drop by the office and have a look. After a while the items will be donated, so don't delay!

Don't forgot that we have Early Release on most Wednesdays where the students are dismissed ONE HOUR earlier, but there a few dates with a TWO HOUR early release. Please check the district calendar below for all Early Release dates and times this year.

Office Hours are 8:30 am to 4:00 pm

Email: mintvalley@longviewschools.org
Website: https://mintvalley.longviewschools.com/
Phone: 360 575 7581
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MintValleyElementarySchool