Spring Valley Family News

Message from Ms. Misner

Dear Spring Valley Families,

Happy Black History Month!

All year long, we strive to teach Black History but this month we will highlight and celebrate the contributions African Americans have made in our collective American History. The 2026 Black History Month is "A Century of Black History Commemorations," marking 100 years since the first observance in 1926, focusing on the impact of these celebrations on shaping identity, fostering pride, and advancing equality, while also honoring the struggles and triumphs of Black labor. I have linked some resources for you and your family below.

We have many events coming up soon including Literacy Night and Kindergarten/PEEP Orientation. Important Dates are included later in this Newsletter.

I hope you all are staying safe and healthy as we finish out the winter months!

Take good care,

Ms. Misner

Black History Month Kalamazoo Public Library

How Families Can Celebrate Black History Month Together

Black History Month 2026

Fastbridge Family Reports and Updated Student Improvement Plans will be sent home with students later this week. These reports reflects your child's growth in reading and Math from Fall to Winter.

Semester 1 Report Cards will also be sent to your email and available in the PowerSchool Parent Portal later this week.

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

To schedule an appointment, please call the Main Office and ask for Nate Lake (CIS Coordinator).

Mark Your Calendars for Literacy Night 2026!

Where: Spring Valley Center for Exploration

When: Wednesday February 25th from 4:30-6:00PM

We look forward to Celebrating Math Literacy with you and you family. We will have classroom activities, a pizza dinner and lots of FREE BOOKS! Look for a flier with more details coming home soon.

2/5- 5th Grade Middle School Counselor Visit
2/5- Attendance Celebrations
2/11- State Count Day
2/13- February SOAR Flight (Valentine's Day BINGO)
2/25- Literacy Night 4:30-6:00PM
2/27- Schools Closed (Mid Winter Break)
2/23-2/25- Vision/Hearing Screening
3/4- Kindergarten/PEEP Orientation
3/5- 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.
As winter continues, please make sure students are prepared to be outside in the mornings and for recess: Coats, hats, gloves, and boots. We will go outside for recess everyday unless the "real feel" temperature drops below 0 degrees.
Please make sure that your contact information (phone number, email, address) is updated in the Main Office.