Spring Valley Family News

Message from Ms. Misner

Dear Spring Valley Families,

Happy New Year! I hope that you all had a wonderful break with family and friends.

As we return to school after a two week break, please take a minute to talk to your child about exhibiting positive school behavior. Your child can receive SOAR slips at school for being: Safe, Organized, Attentive and Respectful. Students can use these slips for various incentives. We have been reviewing our SOAR expectations this week and will continue to reinforce them throughout the year.

KPS is offering a Family Engagement event focused on Parenting in the Digital World, I have included the flier below with all the details. As a parent myself, I am excited about this opportunity! Hope to see some of you there, a meal and giveaways will be provided.

Thank you for all you do to partner with the us to ensure your child is safe and successful at school! As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Take good care,

Ms. Misner

We will be sending home a copy of the parent report of student growth on the FastBridge reading and math assessments towards the end of the month. Please keep an eye out for these as we will be sending them home with students.

As cold and flu season continues, we have been going through our Kleenex and Disinfectant Wipes supply pretty quickly.

If you are able, we could use donations of boxes of Kleenex and Disinfectant Wipes.

Please send any donations to the Main Office.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide!

Students had so much fun decorating (and eating) Gingerbread cookies during our December SOAR Flight. Those who saved up their SOAR slips and attended also enjoyed some Hot Chocolate. Check out some of the pictures below!

Our next SOAR Flight is scheduled for February 13th. We will be playing Valentine's BINGO and enjoying a special treat!

When your student has the following number of unexcused absences, you should expect to receive the following notifications and support.

3 days of unexcused absences

Letter or email to parent/guardian
Robo text or phone call

5 days of unexcused absences

Letter or email to parent/guardian
In person, virtual or phone conference

10 days of unexcused absences in a trimester

Letter or email to parent/guardian
School attendance committee creates and individualized plan of support

15 days of unexcused absences

Letter or email to parent/guardian
Referral to central office.

Parent(s)’/Guardian(s)’ Responsibility:

It is the responsibility of the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) to notify the student’s school as early as possible on the day of an absence and explain the reasons for the absence.
Written or email verification of a student’s absence by a parent/guardian is required and should be provided to the school the day after an absence..

What is an excused absence?

Student illness and/or appointment verified by the parent/guardian or medical professional
Medically verified extended illness or hospitalization
Attending a funeral
Religious holiday
Absence due to a subpoenaed court appearance
Any time missed due to KPS school transportation issues

As the temperatures continue to drop, please make sure students are properly dressed to be outside (Coats, Hats, Gloves, Snow pants).

We believe outdoor play is crucial to all students. We will be outside as much as possible. We will also continue to line up outdoors during arrival.

Please plan on your student going out for recess as long as the real feel temperature is above 0 degrees.

Don't forget that we have a Food Pantry on site at Spring Valley through Loves and Fishes.

To schedule an appointment, please reach out to Nate Lake (CIS).

1/15- Attendance Celebrations
1/19- MLK Jr Day
1/23- No School (Record's Day)
1/26- Beginning of 2nd Semester
2/2- No school for Students (Staff PD)
2/5- 5th Grade Middle School Counselor Visit
2/5- Attendance Celebrations

If your child has a change in Dismissal Plans, please let the office know prior to 3:00
Remember not to park in the Bus Lane during arrival and dismissal. Pick up and drop off is in the side parking lot near the gym. Do not use the road for dropping students off as this creates a safety risk for buses and students.
Please make sure that your contact information (phone number, email, address) is updated in the Main Office.

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