Jaguar News
8/31/25
Valley View Leadership is hosting a Fundraiser with Chipotle! Chipotle is giving back 25% of profits. The fundraiser is on Thursday, September 11th, from 4 pm to 8 pm at Chipotle (552 Contra Costa Blvd, Ste 110, Pleasant Hill, CA). You can order online using the code: 9722QE4 and we will have flyers in next week's newsletter. If you deliver using a separate delivery app it won’t count for our fundraiser. If you want to get your food quick, you can order through their website or app using the code listed above.
We currently have one vacant Parent position on our School Site Council and are looking for a parent who would like to serve!
The School Site Council plays an important role in shaping the direction of our school. Members provide input on the School Plan for Student Achievement, review and amend our School Safety Plan, and help guide the use of certain school funds. It’s a great way to be directly involved in supporting student success at Valley View.
Our School Site Council typically meets once a month for 60–90 minutes, either in person or virtually. If you are interested in running for this parent position, please complete the self-nomination form by CLICKING HERE. Nominations will be accepted through September 5th. If multiple parents express interest, a ballot will be sent out the week of September 7th so our school community can vote.
We encourage all interested parents to consider applying - your voice matters!
At Valley View, we want our students to feel comfortable while also maintaining a learning environment that is respectful and distraction-free. For that reason, shirts must have straps or sleeves - tube tops are not allowed.
Why? Our campus is full of energy! Students are still at an age where they play chase, give piggy-back rides, jump around, and are simply silly with friends. Strapless tops often need adjusting and can slip during these kinds of activities, which can be uncomfortable and unsafe. By asking that shirts have straps or sleeves, we’re supporting a safe, active, and inclusive environment where students can focus on learning and enjoy their play.
We also want to remind families that clothing with references to alcohol, drugs, weapons, or sexual content is not permitted at school. Recently we’ve noticed an increase in shirts featuring alcohol brands and breweries. Please help us by ensuring students come to campus in attire that sends a positive, age-appropriate message.
Thank you for supporting a safe and respectful school community where students can be themselves and thrive.
We want to make families aware that we have seen an uptick in students bringing energy drinks and soda to school. While these beverages are marketed to provide a quick boost, they often contain high levels of caffeine and sugar, which can negatively impact young people’s health. Potential side effects include increased heart rate, anxiety, difficulty focusing, dehydration, and disrupted sleep, none of which support student well-being or learning.
For these reasons, we strongly discourage students from consuming energy drinks or soda, especially during the school day. We appreciate your help in reminding your child to choose healthier options, such as water or milk, to stay hydrated and energized throughout the day.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for helping our students make healthy choices.
Learn more: Why Kids and Teens Should Avoid Energy Drinks – Seattle Children’s Hospital
Our first Association Meeting of the year is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the Library. Come meet our school counselors who will be giving a presentation on their services in support of our kids and families, learn about the new middle school sports league, get an update from Vice Principal Buhler, ratify our budget for the year, hopefully fill two open roles, and enjoy refreshments and fellowship! The meeting will be optimized for in-person interaction with a Zoom attendance link to be provided closer to the meeting date.
The two open roles that we need to fill as soon as possible are: 8th-grade Promotion/Party and Financial Secretary - click here if you can help by volunteering for one of these positions!
If you have an interest in any Board position, please reach out! We would love to have you “shadow” us before taking on a role like President, Treasurer, Fundraising, Programs & Hospitality, or Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) next year or beyond.
Volunteering at VVMS
We strongly encourage parents and guardians to get cleared by Mt. Diablo Unified School District to volunteer on campus. There will be calls for help for the Library, Book Fairs, Field Day, lunch period monitors, field trip chaperones, Teacher Appreciation Luncheons, dances, and more - and we hope you’ll want to sign up when you can. Don’t let not being cleared block you from participating - get your paperwork taken care of and come join the volunteers on campus!
Here’s to another great school year!!
2025-26 PTSA Board Members ~ Lucy, Pavel, Sidney, Blanca, Sabrina, and Juaná
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Contact Us!
Email: vvmsattend@mdusd.org
Website: valleyview.mdusd.org
Location: 181 Viking Drive, Pleasant Hill, CA, USA
Phone: 9256866136
Twitter: @VVMS_Jaguars