February 2025

Hello Viking Families,

As we settle into the second semester, we want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. Our students are working hard, and we're excited to see their growth in the coming months. Please continue to encourage your child’s learning and keep an eye out for any upcoming events or opportunities to get involved.

2/5 Professional Development Day

Students Not in Attendance

2/6 School Choice Fair

6:00 pm -7:30 pm

2/8 Summer Opportunities & Engagement Fair

10:00 am - 1:00 pm

2/10 Second Quarter Awards Assembly

Primary (K-2): 9:30 am

Intermediate (3-5): 2:00 pm

2/11 Parent Meeting

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

2/12 Transition Night at Westmoor

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

2/13 Cupids Cardio Dance

5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

2/14 Friendship Parties

2/17 Presidents Day All Schools Closed

If you have any questions or need assistance, don't hesitate to reach out. Here's to a successful and productive second half of the school year!

Warm regards,
Principal Brown

View our video profiles of each school prior to the Fairs!

Click here for Zoom Links

During the scheduled times for the School Choice Fairs, families can click on the link and chat live with the principal and/or school staff.

Lottery Applications:

School Choice Dates to apply for the 2025-2026 School Year

• • High School & Middle School Lottery Applications: Accepted via the Parent Portal for the lottery draw Monday, January 6, 2025 through Friday, February 28, 2025. Late applications are added to the bottom of the waitlist in the date/time order of receipt. The last date for the acceptance of late lottery applications for students who completed the 2024-25 school year with CCS is August 15, 2025. New students enrolling into Columbus City Schools can submit a lottery application for two weeks after their enrollment date until December 5, 2025.
  • Elementary School Lottery Applications: On-time lottery applications accepted via the Parent Portal for the lottery draw Monday, February 3, 2025 through Monday, March 31, 2025. Late applications are added to the bottom of the waitlist in the date/time order of receipt. The last date for the acceptance of late lottery applications for students who completed the 2024-25 school year with CCS is August 15, 2025. New students enrolling into Columbus City Schools can submit a lottery application for two weeks after their enrollment date until December 5, 2025.
  • Selective Admissions Applications: Applications available to eligible students Wednesday, January 8, 2025 with a submission deadline of Friday, January 31, 2025. Applications must be submitted via the Parent Portal.
  • Request to Return to Homeschool Application: Accepted via the Parent Portal Monday, January 6, 2025, through Friday, March 21, 2025.
  • Reservations: Accepted via the Parent Portal for eligible students from Monday, January 6, 2025, through Friday, January 31, 2025.
  • ROTC: Accepted via the Parent Portal Monday, January 6, 2025 through Friday February 21, 2025

Columbus City Schools wants to help you find the right summer opportunities for your child.

Dive in and explore what Columbus City Schools and greater Columbus has to offer this summer for kids and teens at the 2025 Summer Opportunities and Engagement Fair on Saturday, February 8, at East High School, 1500 E. Broad Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

New this year, families and register onsite for CCS Summer Experience. So don’t delay, register today!

The Summer Engagement Opportunities Fair spotlights many of the different summer programs, camps, internships, volunteer hours, and employment opportunities for grades PreK-12, special education/adaptive, gifted, and English language learners.

• 50+ Community Partners
• Workshops
• On-Site Translators
• Giveaways

Get the resources you need to plan and amazing summer for your child!! Register Today!

This year’s Pre-K through 8 Summer Experience includes similar project-based learning students and families have been able to enjoy through our Pathway Express focuses, including Pathways such as Health and Fitness, Performing Arts, Environmental Sciences, World Languages and Cultures, and MORE!

• Tour your child’s building and meet their summer teacher June 18 during our Family Open House!

  
  

Check back soon for more 2025 Summer Experience information.

Questions? Contact the Office of Extended Learning: 614-365-5010 or ExtendedLearning@columbus.k12.oh.us.

Please join the Valleyview Vikings, Westgate Gators, West Broad Raptors, Highland Wildcats, and West Mound Allstars as they embark on the exciting adventure of becoming a Sixth Grade Westmoor Eagle!

Please join us for a sixth grade family Middle School Preview Night at Westmoor Middle School! You will have an opportunity to meet the Westmoor Team, learn about the transition to sixth grade, tour the school building and enjoy light refreshments. We look forward to seeing you!

Join us this February as we celebrate Black History Month with special programs at all Columbus Metropolitan Library locations! From exciting hip-hop dance classes with BHB at the Hilltop Branch on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. (for ages 7-17) to a variety of unique events across our locations, we’re offering a month full of learning, creativity, and community. Each library will host different programs highlighting the culture, contributions, and achievements of the Black community. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to participate, learn, and celebrate with us!

Consistent attendance is key to your child's success. Regular school attendance helps them stay on track with lessons, build strong relationships with peers and teachers, and develop a strong work ethic. Every day missed can be a missed opportunity for growth and learning.

If your child will be absent, please contact the school by phone at 614 - 365 - 6312 or email us at attendance.valleyview@columbus.k12.oh to help us keep accurate records and provide support. Let's work together to ensure your child is present, engaged, and ready to succeed!

Hello, Valleyview families.

Just a friendly reminder about when to keep your students home from school for illness:

If your child has a fever today, they should stay home from school today and tomorrow or until their fever is gone without giving them medicine.

If you have to give acetaminophen (tylenol) or ibuprofen (advil), or Paracetamol (Panadol, Calpol, Alvedon) to keep their fever down so they can go to school or cold medicine for severe cough, sore throat or congestion, they should stay at home.

If your child vomits or has diarrhea, you should keep them home.

It is also VERY IMPORTANT that you update your Parent Portal with current phone numbers and emergency contacts in case we need to contact you for an emergency. Each student should have at least two emergency contacts. These individuals do not need to be family members; they can be any trusted adult known by the family. We also ask that families identify those authorized to pick up their students (including older siblings) from school if a parent or guardian cannot.

If you have questions about whether or not you should keep your student home or how to update your parent portal, please call me at 614-365-5707. For an interpreter call the language line to assist you:

Spanish call 614 365 5118

Somali call 614 365 8972

Nepali call 614 365 3105

French call 614 365 5327

Arabic call 614 365 6920

or ESL Dept. at 614 365 8802

Your Licensed School Nurse,

Jenny Burley BSN, RN, LSN

jburley@columbus.k12.oh.us

Valleyview Elementary School Monday - Friday

2989 Valleyview Dr Cols., OH 43204

Main: (614) 365-6312 FAX: (614) 365-6768 Ext: 7-3892