Dolphin Splash
Dear Valley View Families,
Thank you for your continued efforts to monitor and practice positive attendance habits, as well as keeping our Dolphin spirit vibrant every single day! Your partnership and support make a wonderful difference in our school community.
We have a few exciting events coming up that we are truly looking forward to:
Dolphin Dine-Out: We can't wait for our Dolphin Dine-Out at Chipotle this Tuesday night.
Career Day: Our students are in for a fabulous experience as guest volunteers share insights about their jobs to inspire our dolphins to think about college and future careers.
California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS): The survey window is now open throughout the entire month of November. Your input is vital in shaping our school climate, programs, and support systems. Please take a few moments this month to complete the survey—we deeply value your feedback.
We also want to take this opportunity to honor all of those on Veterans Day who have served and continue to serve to protect our country. We are deeply grateful for your dedication and sacrifice. Thank you again for all that you do to support Valley View!
Mrs. Hynding
Thank you Miss Hope!
Staff Learning About 3D Printing
Dance Class Fun
ATTENDANCE
It is important that all students attend school every day. Exceptions may include if your child is ill. Please plan all family vacations during school vacation days. It is important to set your child up for success by assuring they are in school. For a detailed look at the Duarte Unified School District's attendance policies, please click this link:
We realize some absences are for health or other reasons. But, when students are absent they can fall far behind in what they learn. Whether the absence is excused or unexcused It means your child is missing important classroom learning time.
Some Attendance Tips:
- Please notify the office within 72 hours to report your child's absence and the reason they were not in school. Please report using THIS LINK or calling 626-599-5512.
- Illness, bereavement, and court hearings are the only reason for an "Excused" absence.
- Make sure your students keep a regular bedtime and establish a morning routine.
- Turn off all electronics including TVs, phones, and tablets at bedtime.
- Make sure clothes and pack backpacks are ready the night before.
- Check with our school nurse or office staff if you are not sure about when to keep your child at home due to illness.
- Avoid scheduling vacations or doctor’s appointments when school is in session.
- Talk to teachers and counselors for advice if your student feels anxious about going to school.
- Develop backup plans for getting to school if something comes up. Call on a family member, neighbor, or another parent to take your student to school.
Please let us know how we can best support you and your student so that they can show up for school on time every day.
Start Every Day Prepared For School!
Please do not forget to send with your child every day:
- School materials including books, homework, projects, etc.
- Water bottle
- Breakfast and/or lunch (lunch available to all students free of charge for the 2026-2027 school year.)
- Layers of clothing (sweatshirt, windbreaker, etc.) Keep an eye on the weather.
- A growth mindset for a successful day!
District African American Parent Engagement Meetings
District Special Education Parent Engagement Meetings
November 2-November 30- California Healthy Kids Survey Window
November 11- Veteran's Day Holiday- No School
November 12- Parent Tour 9AM
November 12- District Board Meeting 7PM
November 13- Career Day
November 17- Author's Tea
November 17- School Site Council 4PM
November 18- Report Card Distribution
November 19- Trimester 1 Awards
November 19- Pali Virtual Meeting for 5th Grade Families 7PM
November 20- Minimum Day
November 23-27- Fall Break
