Valentine View
An e-newsletter from Valentine Hills Elementary School
Upcoming events at Valentine Hills
Mon, Nov 9
8:05 Bucket Drumming-Music Room
Tue, Nov 10
8:00 Large Group Orchestra-5th Gr @ VH
9:30 PTO Scholastic Bookfair-Student Only Shopping
Wed, Nov 11
8:00 Large Group Orchestra-Fall Starts @ VH
9:30 PTO Scholastic Bookfair-Student Only Shopping
11:45 Math Buddies
5:15 PTO's Bookfair Bingo-in the gym
5:30 PTO Scholastic Bookfair-Family Shopping
Thu, Nov 12
8:00 Large Group Orchestra-Fall Starts @ VH
9:30 PTO Scholastic Bookfair-Student Only Shopping
4:30 Communication Night
4:30 PTO Scholastic Bookfair-Family Shopping
Fri, Nov 13
CARES Friday-Wear Red
7:45 Large Group Band @ VH
Future Dates:
- Nov 17: Communication Night
- Nov 23-27: No School
Wearing Appropriate Shoes to School
With the nice weather, before this rainy week, our students have been loving outdoor soccer, tag, and sports during recess and Physical Education class! It’s wonderful seeing everyone so active and energized.
To keep all of our students safe while they play, we need your help with a quick reminder regarding footwear. We have recently noticed an uptick in twisted and sprained ankles during outdoor running games. While Crocs are a popular and comfortable option for everyday wear, their slip-on design and lack of ankle support make quick pivots and fast running on grass or playground surfaces a bit risky.
A Quick Solution for Families: If your child loves wearing Crocs to school, they are more than welcome to bring a pair of sneakers or athletic shoes in their backpack! Students can easily swap into their gym shoes right before heading out to PE or outdoor recess so they can run, kick, and play safely.
Thank you so much for partnering with us to keep our playground fun, safe, and injury-free for everyone!
PTO Scholastic Bookfair
Here is the schedule:
- Dates are Tue, Nov 10-Thu, Nov 12
- Student Only shopping is during school hours
- Families are invited to shop on Wed, Nov 12 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Thu, Nov 13 from 4:30- 7:30 p.m.
Visit the book fair page and prepare for the fair. The Scholastic Book Fair is a great opportunity to foster the joy of reading and every purchase benefits our school! We need your help to make our Book Fair a success. Click here to sign up as a volunteer.
PTO News
Next PTO Meeting-Reviewing grant requests from teachers/staff
Please join us for the next PTO meeting on 12/7 at 6:30 p.m. Virtual option will be available.
Book Fair
See article above
CARES Fridays
Sign up to help with our CARES Fridays from 9:30-11 a.m. Help make a student’s day by celebrating their outstanding work and recognizing them as Student of the Week for showing their CARES!
School Talk
The fall issue of School Talk will arrive in mailboxes soon. Inside, see what measures of achievement matter the most to Minnesotans and to Mounds View Public Schools. Also inside, see school spotlights, staffing updates and more. Flip through the electronic version on our website.
Be sure to check out the cover!! It features Mr. Garcia, 4th Grade teacher at VH.
Did You Know?
The District continues to create outdoor classroom spaces and expand the environmental learning opportunities available to students.
Common Phone Numbers Used
Here are our most requested phone numbers:
- School Office: 651-621-7800
- Attendance Line: 651-621-7801 (voicemail only)
- Health Office: 651-621-7804
- Bus Company: 651-621-8900
Yog xa tau kev pab thiab hais ua lus Hmoob thov hu rau Bao Thao: 651-272-0972. Haddi aad ubaahantahay faahfaahin dheerad-ah ama turjamaad, fadlan kala soo xidid Muna Mohamed lambaraka 651-262-4577. Para asistencia o preguntas en Español por favor contacte a Angel Toro: 651-724-2854 o Carmen Bender: 612-494-3895.