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PPP ... Pfleuger's pupils making
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January 28, 2012 |
By Principal Paul Pfleuger
Valley View Elementary
The students of Valley View have had a very
productive week!
They participated in the “Fill the Bus” project
on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, collecting a total of 851 items for the Food
Bank.
Last weekend our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade class
winners put it all on the line at the Community
Spelling Bee. Valley View students came out on
top in all elementary divisions, the following
students earned the title of champion: 3rd
Grade—Lily Blackmore, 4th Grade—Katie Clairmont
and 5th Grade—Ashlynn Rushing.
Congratulations to all students who participated
in the 2012 Community Spelling Bee!
At school we continually remind students of our
motto to maintain a SAFE, CIVIL & PRODUCTIVE
school. These guidelines are read daily in the
morning announcements and posted on the wall in
every class.
To help support these positive life skills, we
talk to the students about the Golden Rule,
“Treat others as you would like to be treated!”
We are making definite headway, as office
referrals are minimal.
Still, mid-winter brings about behavior
issues—something akin to “Cabin Fever."
Lately, I have had students come in from recess
acknowledging negative behavior by classmates. I
first ask the students to assess the situation:
did they have a role in the negative behavior?
Second, I ask them if they tried at least three
ideas from
this chart (Editor's
Note: a chart even
adults in conflict might find useful!).
Third, I
ask them if they contacted the playground
supervisor for assistance.
One of the rules of playground safety is to know
where the playground monitor is. It is the
student’s responsibility to remain in sight of
the adults. Please reinforce these guidelines at
home.
Academically, we are making great gains overall.
We have just taken the winter Idaho Reading
Indicator (IRI) for the Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd
and 3rd Graders. STAR testing is given to the
4th and 5th grades. I have not seen the official
results, but I do anticipate great improvements.
From these results we will analyze student
growth and adjust our instructional practices.
The future is bright at Valley View Elementary
School.
Most important is the communication between the
school and the home.
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held the week
of January 30th-February 3rd.
The school year is half way over soon!
Our partnership will assure student growth and
success. A growing body of evidence suggests
that family engagement matters for student
success.
Research shows that family engagement
improves school readiness, student achievement
and social skills.
We would love to have you
join us at school! Parents are welcome to enjoy
lunch with their children; just let us know in
the a.m. when you’re coming!
Upcoming Events:
1/31 **Marimba Assembly 2:30-3:00 K, 1st , 2nd
and 3:15-3:45 3rd , 4th , 5th **
1/31, 2/2-3 Parent-Teacher Conferences
2/6 School Board 6:00 @ H.S.
2/7 Faculty Meeting
2/8 5th grade ski trip
2/9 VALLEY VIEW SCHOOL CARIVAL beginning at 6:00
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