Spring Valley Family News
March 2026
Message from Ms. Misner
The days are getting a bit longer and we are reminded that Spring is just around the corner. Don't forget to "Spring Forward" this coming Sunday as Daylight Savings Time starts.
Kindergarten/PEEP Orientation is this Wednesday, 3/4. There is a session at 9:30AM and another session at 5:30PM. We also have Spring Conferences coming up the week of March 23rd, please read below for more detailed information.
There is lots of important information throughout the Newsletter, including some resources to help you celebrate Reading Month and Women's History Month as a Family.
As always, please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. We appreciate your partnership as we work together to help all our students SOAR both academically and socially.
Take good care,
Ms. Misner
Women's History Month Resources
Reading Month Activities
Spring Conferences
Spring Valley Spring Parent Teacher Conferences will be on March 23rd, 24th, and 25th from 4:00-8:00pm. Conferences may be held in person, via Google Meet or by phone.
A conference scheduling form will be sent home on Tuesday 3/3. Please return that form to your child's teacher no later than Monday, March 9th as we will begin scheduling. If we do not receive your form by this date, a time will be assigned for you.
Literacy Night 2026: Operation Math Fun!
Thank you to everyone who came to our 2026 Literacy Night. We hope you enjoyed all the Math Literacy activities our staff planned! It was so great to have so many families in the building enjoying some food, engaging in fun activities together and going home with some books to add to your at home libraries.
Check out some of the pictures of the event below.
Loaves and Fishes
Don't forget that we have a Food Pantry on site at Spring Valley through Loves and Fishes.
To schedule an appointment, please contact Nate Lake with Communities In Schools
Mark Your Calendars
- 3/4- Kindergarten/PEEP Orientation
3/5- Attendance Celebrations
3/9- Global Reading School Challenge 1:00PM
3/19- No School for Students (Full Day PD)
3/20- No School for Students (Records Day)
3/23, 3/24 & 3/25- Spring Conferences 4:00-8:00PM
3/26- Half Day (AM Schedule)
3/27- No School
3/30-4/3- Spring Break
Important Reminders!
- 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.
- Please make sure that your contact information (phone number, email, address) is updated in the Main Office.
Let's Connect
Ms. Heather Misner, Principal
misnerhl@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Ms. Sharon Vandyke, Achievement and Behavior Specialist
vandykesk@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Marlene Katz, Home Support Specialist
katzml@kalamazoopublicschools.net
Mrs. Stephanie Prevo, Lead Secretary