Knightly News
Dear Valley View Parents/Guardians:
Each week Mrs. Posnanski sends home a Sunday evening email to let our families know what's coming for the week at Valley View.
Missed out on one of our weekly updates? Find them below!
Accordion
- Week of September 6
- Week Of September 9
- Week of September 16
- Week of September 23
- Week of October 4
- Week of October 7
- Week of October 14
- Week of October 28
- Week of November 4
- Week of November 11
- Week of November 18
- Week of November 25
- Week of December 2
- Week of December 9
- Week of December 16
- Week of January 6, 2020
- Week of January 13
- Week of January 21
- Week of January 27
- Week of February 3
- Week of February 10
- Week of February 17
- Week of February 24
- Week of March 2
- Week of March 9
- Week of March 16
- Week of March 30
- Week of April 6
- Week of April 13
- Week of April 20
- Week of April 27
- Week of May 4
- Week of May 11
- Week of May 18
- Week of May 25
- Week of June 1
- Week of June 8
Week of September 6
Week Of September 9
Hello Valley View Families,
Valiant Knights' update:
- We had a fantastic first week of school! Classrooms focused on getting organized, learning classroom procedures and building a team focused environment. Students had a blast breaking into a locked mystery box while learning school-wide expectation. Each grade level finished the week with a grade level tug-a-war competition. It was wonderful to see all of the smiles and cheers. There are so many great relationships being built.
Reminder:
- Mark your calendar - September 19th is our Parent Information Night at 5:30-7:00 pm. Your classroom teacher will share curriculum and other pertinent information about your child's year. We are changing the format a little to accommodate feedback we received. Each grade level will have a separate 30 minute session. Parents are also invited to informal discussions in a Q&A format with the principal and coaches offered multiple times throughout the evening. More information to come soon.
- September 17th is our first Shady Valley PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Shady Lane cafeteria. Please attend to hear how the PTO supports our school and each child and to have a voice in upcoming events. Childcare will be available.
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be a fantastic week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of September 16
Hello Valley View Families,
Valiant Knights' update:
- I wanted to take the chance to remind everyone about a few logistics so that all students are safe -
- There are supervisors on the playground beginning at 8:30 am. So if you drop off your child at Valley View in the morning and arrive early, please keep your child in the car with you until 8:30 am.
oIf your child is absent due to an illness or if you are changing how your child is going home, please include the office on this email (mattdeb@sdmfschools.org). Depending upon when you send this, a teacher may not check their emails or a substitute teacher could be in the classroom.
Reminder:
- Mark your calendar - September 19th is our Parent Information Night at 5:30-7:00 pm. Your classroom teacher will share curriculum and other pertinent information about your child's year. We are changing the format a little to accommodate feedback we received. Each grade level will have a separate 30 minute session. Parents are also invited to informal discussions in a Q&A format with the principal and coaches offered multiple times throughout the evening.
- 3rd Grade 5:30-6:00
- 4th Grade 6:00-6:30
- 5th Grade 6:30-7:00
- Informal discussions with Tina and the academic Coaches are held during each of these sessions in Room 109. Parents are invited to stop by during any of these times.
- September 17th is our first Shady Valley PTO Meeting at 6:30 pm in the Shady Lane cafeteria. Please attend to hear how the PTO supports our school and each child and to have a voice in upcoming events. Childcare will be available.
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be a fantastic week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of September 23
Hello Valley View Families,
Valiant Knights' update:
- Thank you to all who attended our Parent Information Night last Thursday. We enjoyed building connections with parents and sharing the learning journey your child will experience this year. If questions or concerns arise throughout the year, we would love to talk through it. Our partnership is vital to the success of your child's education.
- We had our last Freeze Pop Friday last week also. Thank you to the parents who volunteered to distribute popsicles. We raised a total of about $13,000 so far for the Shady Lane and Valley View Hero Run! At Valley View these funds will support a multicultural hallway mural, classroom grants and numerous PTO programs like Kids Choice Day or the Multicultural Fair.
Reminder:
- Tuesday is our Hero Run! Students will be doing various activities of running, jumping and other cardio fun. Come dressed in your favorite Super Hero costume, but make sure you are able to still do these high energy activities. Parents are welcome to cheer on your child. Events times are -
- 5th Grade: 9:00-10:00
- 4th Grade: 10:15-11:15
- 3rd Grade: 1:30-2:30
- Our concluding event for the Hero Run is the 'I scream' social at Shady Lane on Thursday (Sept. 26) at 6:00-7:00 pm. It is a family event to celebrate the beginning of the year! Hope to see you there.
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an awesome week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of October 4
Hello Valley View Families,
Valiant Knights' update:
- Our Hero Run was a huge success! I hope everyone enjoyed the numerous pictures that were shared on Facebook. Thank you to the PTO for all of the organization of the event. Thank you also to the many volunteers and families who joined us. The students had a blast!
Reminder:
- Picture Retake day is Tuesday, October 1st.
- The PTO Movie Night is on Friday, October 4th at Shady Lane. Everyone is invited to enjoy The Secret Life of Pets 2. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Children are $2.00. Parents are free. Parents must stay. Hope to see you there!
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an awesome week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of October 7
Hello Valley View Families,
Valiant Knights' update:
- We will enjoy our celebration assembly from our Hero Run on Monday. The students, who raised the most money from each classroom, will participate in a Principal Sundae prize. Stayed tuned to our Facebook page for some great pictures!
- Our 5th graders have started their DARE (Drugs and Alcohol Resistance Education) classes. There are many topics, such as peer pressure, alcohol and tobacco, that are discussed. The dangers of vaping are clear and present and you’re hearing a lot about them lately. Attached you will find some information about vaping from the American Heart Association. 101 on e-cigarettes Infographic 1.19.pdf
Reminder:
- Tuesday, October 15th is our next Shady Valley PTO Meeting at Valley View at 6:30 pm in the Valley View Library. Childcare will be available.
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an awesome week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of October 14
Hello Valley View Families,
Valiant Knights' update:
- I wanted to give everyone a reminder that supervisors are on the playground beginning at 8:30 am. Please do not drop your children off prior to that time. If students are walking and arrive early, they should wait either by the bikes or by the front door near the office until 8:30 when the supervisors enter the playground. Due to security, parents are not allowed on the playground during the morning recess time unless they have checked in the office and have a name sticker. Thanks for helping with the safety of all of our students.
- The Wisconsin RTI Center recognized Valley View in reading and math at the silver level for our work toward fully implementing a system that leads to improved student outcomes. This equitable system helps increase consistency of instruction, enhances staff skills, proactively provides supports for all learners, and builds stronger relationships. We are excited to receive this recognition!
Reminder:
- Tuesday, October 15th is our next Shady Valley PTO Meeting at Valley View at 6:30 pm in the Valley View Library. Childcare will be available.
- Friday, October 25th is the Shady Valley PTO Trunk or Treat at Shady Lane at 5:30 pm. Mark your calendars!
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an awesome week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of October 28
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- Your feedback means a lot to us. We would love to hear what you think of the job we are doing at Valley View School to help drive our continuous improvement. Our annual Parent Satisfaction Survey window is now open. If you haven’t already taken it, you can do so here. Your specific feedback is very helpful.
- Parent-Teacher Conferences are quickly approaching. Our partnership with you is important for helping your child succeed. If you don't have a conference scheduled yet, please contact your child's classroom teacher.
Mark you calendars -
- Original Works of Art orders are due this Tuesday, October 29th. The order form is attached here. valvi revised dfl.pdf
- Intergenerational Day is on November 15th, 9-11 am. We look forward to sharing the morning with everyone.
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an awesome week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of November 4
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- Your feedback means a lot to us. We would love to hear what you think of the job we are doing at Valley View School to help drive our continuous improvement. Our annual Parent Satisfaction Survey window is now open. If you haven’t already taken it, you can do so here. Your specific feedback is very helpful.
Mark you calendars -
- No School on Thursday and Friday this week. We will host Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday evening, Thursday evening, and Friday afternoon. Please contact your child's classroom teacher if you don't have a conference scheduled yet. We are excited to discuss your child's learning journey.
- Intergenerational Day is on November 15th at 9:00-11:00 am. Guests will spend the entire time with the child they are visiting. Half of their time will be in the gym playing bingo and enjoying a few refreshments. The other half will be in the child's classroom. We look forward to sharing the morning with everyone.
The Valley View Book Fair is open on Wednesday, November 13 - 9AM - 3PM, Thursday, November 14 - 9AM - 5PM, or Friday, November 15 - 8:30AM - 4PM. Exciting announcement: The new Diary of a Wimpy Kid #14 Wrecking Ball will be available at our Scholastic Book Fair!
Students will come home with wish lists early in the week and shop later in the week. As always, send cash or check. Cards are accepted. AND new this year... use the eWallet! (https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html)
| Parent How it Works - Scholastic Set up a book fair student eWallet. Additional Details. When you create an eWallet, the amount you select as your student's spending limit will appear as a temporary hold (or pending charge) on your credit card and will be reflected in your available balance. bookfairs.scholastic.com |
Shop Online with home delivery (free for $25+ orders) now through November 15th from our webpage :
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/valleyviewsdmf
Volunteers are needed for our fair! (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0948aaab29a7f58-valley1)
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an awesome week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of November 11
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- Thank you to those families, who met with your child's classroom teacher. Our partnership is key to your child's success. We strive to continue this partnership throughout the year. Please reach out at any time if you have any questions or concerns.
- All families are invited to our first Tina Talk this Wednesday (Nov. 13th) at 9:30-10:00 am at Valley View. Bobbie Johnson, our school counselor, and I will host the first informal conversation about bus safety and student friendships. There will be time reserved at the end for questions. Come enjoy a few refreshments, coffee and great conversation.
Mark you calendars -
- Intergenerational Day is on November 15th at 9:00-11:00 am. Guests will spend the entire time with the child they are visiting. Half of their time will be in the gym playing bingo and enjoying a few refreshments. The other half will be in the child's classroom. We look forward to sharing the morning with everyone.
The Valley View Book Fair is open on Wednesday, November 13 - 9AM - 3PM, Thursday, November 14 - 9AM - 5PM, or Friday, November 15 - 8:30AM - 4PM. Exciting announcement: The new Diary of a Wimpy Kid #14 Wrecking Ball will be available at our Scholastic Book Fair!
Students will come home with wish lists early in the week and shop later in the week. As always, send cash or check. Cards are accepted. AND new this year... use the eWallet! (https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/parent-how-it-works.html)
| Parent How it Works - Scholastic Set up a book fair student eWallet. Additional Details. When you create an eWallet, the amount you select as your student's spending limit will appear as a temporary hold (or pending charge) on your credit card and will be reflected in your available balance. bookfairs.scholastic.com |
Shop Online with home delivery (free for $25+ orders) now through November 15th from our webpage :
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/valleyviewsdmf
Volunteers are needed for our fair! (https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0948aaab29a7f58-valley1)
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an awesome week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of November 18
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- Our Intergenerational Day was a huge success! Thank you to our PTO and Mrs. Mattson for organizing it. We celebrated the day with about 500 guests. Many of them commented about how wonderful it was to spend time at Valley View with their student. Thank you to all who came!
- Our Book Fair was also successful. Many students purchased new books to enjoy reading. We purchased $1,000 worth of new books for our classroom libraries and more bean bag chairs for our school library. Thank you!
- Our PTO Cold Cash for College begins Monday. All donated money will go towards scholarships for our high school seniors, who were alumni of Valley View and Shady Lane. Our dress up days will be:
- Monday - PJ Day (along with a small stuffed animal)
- Tuesday - Tie Dye/Neon Day
- Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday
- Thursday - Holiday Dress (dress as your favorite holiday)
- Friday - Green Day
Mark your calendars -
- Our next PTO meeting is on Tuesday, November 19th at 6:30 pm at Shady Lane. Childcare will be available. Hope to see you there!
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of November 25
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
From the entire Valley View staff, we are very thankful for the partnership we have with you to make sure your children are successful socially, emotionally and academically! It is a responsibility we don't take lightly and could not be done without you! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Mark your calendars -
- It is once again time for our Annual Outdoor Tree Decorating with artwork from students. Each school in the district decorates their own tree. This year, Riverside is hosting the trees. The tree decorating is tomorrow evening Monday, November 25 from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Riverside's PTO will also be serving hot chocolate and cookies after the decorating. See that attached flier for more information. District Tree Decorating Flier.png
- We have No school on Wednesday as we begin our Thanksgiving Break. Students resume school on Tuesday, December 3. December 2 is a teacher day to complete report cards which will be coming home soon.
- December 3rd is our 5th Grade Music concert, both 2p and 6:30p, in our gym. Hope you can attend!
- Our Valley View Spelling Bee will be on Tuesday, December 10th at 1:30 pm in the Valley View cafeteria. Our top 35 spellers from third through fifth grade will compete on this day. The attached list of 4,000 words contains the 450 words that were given to students for the school spelling bee. This list of 4,000 is intended for students who are going beyond the school bee. Words used during the school bee will come primarily from the list of 450 already provided to students. Additional words may be from the Words of Champions list by coincidence. We are sharing this resource for students simply because some parents asked for it. Words_of_the_Champions_Printable_FINAL.pdf
- PTO Candy Cane Grams: Help spread holiday joy at Valley View! Parents, family members and special friends are invited to send a Candy Cane Gram to their student to celebrate a successful 2019. Forms are due to the office by December 11th. Please review the attached flyer for more information. Candy Cane Grams.pdf
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of December 2
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- We have no school tomorrow (Monday). Teachers will be completing report cards which will be coming home next Tuesday (Dec. 10th). Students resume school on Tuesday, December 3.
- Valley View hosted about 125 guests from around the United States on December 19th. Some students from each classroom shared their goals and learning journals/data binders. The guests were amazed how fluently the students were able to speak about their learning and goals. Overall our district shared our improvement practices with about 250 visitors. We are proud to share our practices and lead the education profession in continuous improvement.
Mark your calendars -
- The 5th Grade Concert (Sights and Sound of the Season) is Tuesday, December 3rd at 2:00 pm and 6:30 pm. Our students are excited to share their music accomplishments. See you there!
- Our PTO is hosting their next Movie Night on Friday, December 6th in the Shady Lane Gym. We will be showing The Polar Express. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Children are $2.00 and parents are free. Please remember that all children MUST be accompanied by an adult. We also encourage all students to remain seated (not running around or playing in the bathroom/hallways) during the movie so that everyone can enjoy the movie.
- Our Valley View Spelling Bee will be on Tuesday, December 10th at 1:30 pm in the Valley View cafeteria. Our top 35 spellers from third through fifth grade will compete on this day. The attached list of 4,000 words contains the 450 words that were given to students for the school spelling bee. This list of 4,000 is intended for students who are going beyond the school bee. Words used during the school bee will come primarily from the list of 450 already provided to students. Additional words may be from the Words of Champions list by coincidence. We are sharing this resource for students simply because some parents asked for it. Words_of_the_Champions_Printable_FINAL.pdf
- Smart Cow is hosting a Valley View Day (Noon-9:00 pm) on Tuesday, December 10th. Part of the sales that day will be donated to Valley View for students behavior rewards. Come on out to enjoy some ice cream!
- PTO Candy Cane Grams: Help spread holiday joy at Valley View! Parents, family members and special friends are invited to send a Candy Cane Gram to their student to celebrate a successful 2019. Forms are due to the office by December 11th. Please review the attached flyer for more information. Candy Cane Grams.pdf
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of December 9
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- We are entering the flu and cold season. If your child has a temperature of 100 degrees or more or is vomiting, we ask that you keep him/her home for 24 hours in order to keep the rest of the students healthy. When you feel your child is ready to return to school, we expect your child to have full participation in all activities including recess.
- Our lost and found is continuing to grow. Please stop in if you are missing items as they are most likely there.
Mark your calendars -
- Our Valley View Spelling Bee will be on Tuesday, December 10th at 1:30 pm in the Valley View cafeteria. Our top 35 spellers from third through fifth grade will compete on this day. The attached list of 4,000 words contains the 450 words that were given to students for the school spelling bee. This list of 4,000 is intended for students who are going beyond the school bee. Words used during the school bee will come primarily from the list of 450 already provided to students. Additional words may be from the Words of Champions list by coincidence. We are sharing this resource for students simply because some parents asked for it. Words_of_the_Champions_Printable_FINAL.pdf
- Smart Cow is hosting a Valley View Day (Noon-9:00 pm) on Tuesday, December 10th. Part of the sales that day will be donated to Valley View for students behavior rewards. Come on out to enjoy some ice cream!
- PTO Candy Cane Grams: Help spread holiday joy at Valley View! Parents, family members and special friends are invited to send a Candy Cane Gram to their student to celebrate a successful 2019. Forms are due to the office by December 11th. Please review the attached flyer for more information. Candy Cane Grams.pdf
- Our 5th Grade DARE graduation is on Thursday, December 12th at 1:30 pm in our gym. We look forward to celebrating our 5th grade accomplishment.
- Our next PTO meeting will be on Tuesday, December 17th at 6:30 pm at Valley View. Childcare will be available. See you there!
- Looking ahead- Save the Date- Hoopalooza 2020: Friday, March 13th! We
are looking for some help in coordinating raffle baskets for this awesome
event.This
year, we will have two raffle baskets per grade level, so we need a few parents
from each grade who would be willing to work together to get family and
community donations.
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of December 16
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- Winter break is December 23rd - January 1st. School resumes January 2nd. We hope everyone enjoys our winter break and spends special time with family and friends.
- This past Tuesday we held our Spelling Bee. All students who participated were amazing! The top 9 spellers will move onto the district spelling bee in January. Congratulations to our top 3 winners: 3rd - Danika Ardellini, 2nd - Keeley Lindert, 1st - Varsh Vijjapu.
- Our 5th graders graduated from the DARE program this past Thursday. Throughout the program, students learned about drugs, alcohol, prescription drugs, peer pressure and more. We appreciate our partnership with the Menomonee Falls Police Department to present this program. Students develop relationships with their DARE officer, are able to ask many questions and conclude with writing an essay about what they learned. Congratulations 5th graders!
Mark your calendars -
- Wednesday, Dec. 18th- is our 70th day of school. Students may dress in 70's style!
- Due to the busy time of year, the PTO has decided to cancel their December meeting. Our next meeting will be January 21st.
- Save the Date for Hoopalooza 2020: Friday, March 13. We are looking for some help in coordinating raffle baskets for this awesome event. This year, we will have two raffle baskets per grade level, so we need a few parents from each grade who would be willing to work together to get family and community donations. Sign up here to help out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e48aca92ba0fa7-hoopalooza
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of January 6, 2020
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- It was wonderful to see everyone after our winter break. This year (2020) is sure to be an awesome year! We hope to meet all of our goals or resolutions we set.
- 4k/5K Enrollment Night – Wednesday, Jan 29 -5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
If you're ready to enroll your child in 4K or are new to the district starting 5K, plan to attend Enrollment Night to learn more about our program and finalize your online enrollment. Visit www.FallsSchools.org/Enroll for more information.
Online enrollment forms will be open beginning January 1st.
4K students must be 4 on or before September 1, 2020
5K students must be 5 on or before September 1, 2020
(please note - if you are a current 4K student at our school district, you DO NOT need to register for 5K. Your enrollment will automatically roll over)
The following items will be needed to finalize your enrollment:
1) Proof of Student Birthdate
2) Proof of Student Residency
3) Immunization Records
For a full list of required items, please visit our website at www.FallsSchools.org/Enroll
Mark your calendars -
- Wednesday, January 15th is the next Tina Talk at 2:00 pm in the Valley View Cafeteria. Come to have an informal question and answer time with me about Valley View and enjoy some coffee and treats. We would love to hear if there are any ways we can better serve you. Hope to see you there!
- Have a talent you’d like to share with your friends? The Shady Lane/Valley View Talent Show is coming up on February 20th. If you are interested, get your entry form in by January 24th! 2020 talent show flyer.pdf
- Our next PTO restaurant night is quickly approaching on Tuesday, January 28th at Café Zupas. Cafe Zupa Night.docx
- Save the Date for Hoopalooza 2020: Friday, March 13. We are looking for some help in coordinating raffle baskets for this awesome event. This year, we will have two raffle baskets per grade level, so we need a few parents from each grade who would be willing to work together to get family and community donations. Sign up here to help out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e48aca92ba0fa7-hoopalooza
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of January 13
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- The snow has come! Many students will be excited to play in the snow (building forts, snowmen, etc.) at recess time. Therefore, I want to remind everyone of the snow rules and the reason why behind them.
1.Students are very uncomfortable when they sit in wet clothes all day; therefore, we ask all students, who want to go into the snow, to wear snowpants, a coat and boots. Students, who choose not to wear boots or snowpants, may hang out and play on the blacktop.
2.We will monitor the snow hills for ice. If a hill becomes too icy, the hill will be closed so that we can assure safety for the students.
3.Students may not throw snow. We want to limit injuries from snow or ice hitting a child. Although we understand a snowball fight might be fun for children, with approximately 125 students on the playground at once, it can become dangerous. Therefore, we ask students to save this activity for home, if their parents are okay with it.
- 4k/5K Enrollment Night – Wednesday, Jan 29 -5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
If you're ready to enroll your child in 4K or are new to the district starting 5K, plan to attend Enrollment Night to learn more about our program and finalize your online enrollment. Visit www.FallsSchools.org/Enroll for more information.
Online enrollment forms will be open beginning January 1st.
4K students must be 4 on or before September 1, 2020
5K students must be 5 on or before September 1, 2020
(please note - if you are a current 4K student at our school district, you DO NOT need to register for 5K. Your enrollment will automatically roll over)
The following items will be needed to finalize your enrollment:
1) Proof of Student Birthdate
2) Proof of Student Residency
3) Immunization Records
For a full list of required items, please visit our website at www.FallsSchools.org/Enroll
Mark your calendars -
- Wednesday, January 15th is the next Tina Talk at 2:00 pm in the Valley View Cafeteria. Mrs. Johnson, our school counselor, and I will discuss our behavior philosophy. Come to have an informal question and answer time with us about Valley View and enjoy some coffee and treats. We would love to hear if there are any ways we can better serve you. Hope to see you there!
- Our next PTO meeting is January 21st at 6:30 pm in the Shady Lane Cafeteria. Childcare will be provided. Hope to see you there.
- Have a talent you’d like to share with your friends? The Shady Lane/Valley View Talent Show is coming up on February 20th. If you are interested, get your entry form in by January 24th! 2020 talent show flyer.pdf
- Our next PTO restaurant night is quickly approaching on Tuesday, January 28th at Café Zupas. Cafe Zupa Night.docx
- Save the Date for Hoopalooza 2020: Friday, March 13. We are looking for some help in coordinating raffle baskets for this awesome event. This year, we will have two raffle baskets per grade level, so we need a few parents from each grade who would be willing to work together to get family and community donations. Sign up here to help out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e48aca92ba0fa7-hoopalooza
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of January 21
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
Hoopalooza 2020 T-shirt orders are due January 28. Shirts will be worn on upcoming spirit days (Feb. 28, March 6 and March 13) as well as to the event. Please submit your order on time as we want to make sure the shirts are ready for the first spirit day! T-Shirt Order Form
Be on the lookout, too, for donation requests from your grade-level raffle basket parents. We greatly appreciate any donations of products, gift cards, experiences and cash to fill our amazing raffle baskets.
Interested in learning and performing a contemporary dance from India? Mrs. Clausen will be teaching Bollywood dance again this year! Interested Valley View students will get the chance to perform at the District World Culture Fair at the High School on February 28th, the Valley View Multicultural Fair on May 14th, and Hoopalooza on March 13th. Please return the blue permission slip to your child’s teacher if your child would like to participate. The practice schedule will be emailed to interested participants. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Clausen clausum@sdmfschools.org. Happy Dancing!
- 4k/5K Enrollment Night – Wednesday, Jan 29 -5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
If you're ready to enroll your child in 4K or are new to the district starting 5K, plan to attend Enrollment Night to learn more about our program and finalize your online enrollment. Visit www.FallsSchools.org/Enroll for more information.
Online enrollment forms will be open beginning January 1st.
4K students must be 4 on or before September 1, 2020
5K students must be 5 on or before September 1, 2020
(please note - if you are a current 4K student at our school district, you DO NOT need to register for 5K. Your enrollment will automatically roll over)
The following items will be needed to finalize your enrollment:
1) Proof of Student Birthdate
2) Proof of Student Residency
3) Immunization Records
For a full list of required items, please visit our website at www.FallsSchools.org/Enroll
Mark your calendars -
- Our next PTO meeting is January 21st at 6:30 pm in the Shady Lane Cafeteria. Childcare will be provided. Hope to see you there.
- Have a talent you’d like to share with your friends? The Shady Lane/Valley View Talent Show is coming up on February 20th. If you are interested, get your entry form in by January 24th! 2020 talent show flyer.pdf
- Our next PTO restaurant night is quickly approaching on Tuesday, January 28th at Café Zupas. Cafe Zupa Night.docx
- Valley View Open House is Tuesday, January 28th at 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Your child would love to show off their work and the school. Hope to see you there!
- Save the Date for Hoopalooza 2020: Friday, March 13. We are looking for some help in coordinating raffle baskets for this awesome event. This year, we will have two raffle baskets per grade level, so we need a few parents from each grade who would be willing to work together to get family and community donations. Sign up here to help out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e48aca92ba0fa7-hoopalooza
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of January 27
Hello Valley View Families,
- The Empty Bowls Art Club with Mrs. McKendry will begin this week. We asked interested students to pick up a permission slip or it is attached. It will meet on January 28, January 30, February 4, and February 6 from 3:45 pm - 4:45 pm. The cost of joining the club is explained on the permission slip. There are only 28 seats available. It will be first come, first serve. Please turn all signed permission slips and money into the office. Empty Bowls Art Club Permission Slip
Hoopalooza 2020 T-shirt orders are due January 28. Shirts will be worn on upcoming spirit days (Feb. 28, March 6 and March 13) as well as to the event. Please submit your order on time as we want to make sure the shirts are ready for the first spirit day! T-Shirt Order Form
Be on the lookout, too, for donation requests from your grade-level raffle basket parents. We greatly appreciate any donations of products, gift cards, experiences and cash to fill our amazing raffle baskets.
Interested in learning and performing a contemporary dance from India? Mrs. Clausen will be teaching Bollywood dance again this year! Interested Valley View students will get the chance to perform at the District World Culture Fair at the High School on February 28th, the Valley View Multicultural Fair on May 14th, and Hoopalooza on March 13th. Please return the blue permission slip to your child’s teacher if your child would like to participate. The practice schedule will be emailed to interested participants. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Clausen clausum@sdmfschools.org. Happy Dancing!
- 4k/5K Enrollment Night – Wednesday, Jan 29 -5:00 pm – 7:30 pm at Ben Franklin Elementary
If you're ready to enroll your child in 4K or are new to the district starting 5K, plan to attend Enrollment Night to learn more about our program and finalize your online enrollment. Visit www.FallsSchools.org/Enroll for more information.
Online enrollment forms will be open beginning January 1st.
4K students must be 4 on or before September 1, 2020
5K students must be 5 on or before September 1, 2020
(please note - if you are a current 4K student at our school district, you DO NOT need to register for 5K. Your enrollment will automatically roll over)
The following items will be needed to finalize your enrollment:
1) Proof of Student Birthdate
2) Proof of Student Residency
3) Immunization Records
For a full list of required items, please visit our website at www.FallsSchools.org/Enroll
Mark your calendars -
- Tuesday is the 90th day of school, so let's have some fun! Dress in your best 90's clothes.
- Our next PTO restaurant night is quickly approaching on Tuesday, January 28th at Café Zupas. Cafe Zupa Night.docx
- Valley View Open House is Tuesday, January 28th at 6:00 - 7:00 pm. Your child would love to show off their work and the school. Hope to see you there!
- Our school PTO's are sponsoring the upcoming School Board candidate forum on Tuesday, February 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Menomonee Falls Public Library before the primary election a week later. Please see the attached flier for more information. Candidate Forum Flyer 2020.pdf
- Please join the MFHS Art Honor Society as they host the Empty Bowls Soup Dinner fundraiser for the Menomonee Falls Food Pantry Fri, February 14th, 5 to 7:30 pm, HS Cafeteria; $10 donation for Dinner of soup, bread, water, and a ceramic bowl. Tickets can be purchased at classmunity.com, from a MF art teacher or at the event. The basic dinner is a reminder that there are often empty bowls in our community. 100% of the money raised is donated to the food pantry. If you have any questions, please contact our main office or Mrs. McKendry. Hope to see you there!
- Save the Date for Hoopalooza 2020: Friday, March 13. We are looking for some help in coordinating raffle baskets for this awesome event. This year, we will have two raffle baskets per grade level, so we need a few parents from each grade who would be willing to work together to get family and community donations. Sign up here to help out: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090e48aca92ba0fa7-hoopalooza
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of February 3
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- Our Souper Bowl Vote results are in!! Valley View predicted the Kansas City Chiefs to win. Thanks to everyone who donated cans of soup for our Menomonee Falls Food Pantry.
- Looking for assistance when helping your child with their math homework? Follow this link to our Parent tab on the our Valley View website. Look under homework help. There are some great videos about different math strategies and a link to the Bridge's website.
Mark your calendars -
- Tuesday, February 11th is the 100th Day of School. Please dress formally to celebrate.
- Our school PTO's are sponsoring the upcoming School Board candidate forum on Tuesday, February 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Menomonee Falls Public Library before the primary election a week later. Please see the attached flier for more information. Candidate Forum Flyer 2020.pdf
- Please join the MFHS Art Honor Society as they host the Empty Bowls Soup Dinner fundraiser for the Menomonee Falls Food Pantry Fri, February 14th, 5 to 7:30 pm, HS Cafeteria; $10 donation for Dinner of soup, bread, water, and a ceramic bowl. Tickets can be purchased at classmunity.com, from a MF art teacher or at the event. The basic dinner is a reminder that there are often empty bowls in our community. 100% of the money raised is donated to the food pantry. If you have any questions, please contact our main office or Mrs. McKendry. Hope to see you there!
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of February 10
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
·Yearbook order will be taken online this year. Student will be coming home with a child specific order card with instruction on how to order the yearbook. All orders are due by April 1st.
·Hoopalooza 2020 is Friday, March 13. This event usually sells out, so be sure to get your tickets before the night of the event. Pizza and hot dog meals must be pre-ordered; other snacks, drinks and baked goods will be available for purchase on the night of the event. Raffle tickets may be purchased in advance, too, so that you can write your name and phone on the backs before that night. (Ticket Order Form ).
·Hoopalooza Raffle Baskets: Thank you to all of the parents who have already donated to our raffle basket! If you have not yet donated, please consider making a contribution to your grade level's baskets. Basket themes are:
4K: Fun Outdoors and Family Fitness
5K: Kids Play Zone and Ready, Set, Relax!
1st: Gift Cards Galore and Burn Boot Camp
2nd: Cash and Candy Bouquet and Lego
3rd: Family Game Night and Arts & Crafts
4th: Dells Weekend and Lottery Tickets
5th: Shopping in Menomonee Falls and Coffee Lover
·Hoopalooza Volunteers: We need you to help make Hoopalooza possible! We are looking for volunteers to help during the event as well as make items for the bake sale.
Volunteer Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/hoopalooza2020
Bake Sale Donation Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/shsbbfx
Mark your calendars -
·Tuesday, February 11th is the 100th Day of School. Please dress formally to celebrate.
·Our school PTO's are sponsoring the upcoming School Board candidate forum on Tuesday, February 11 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at the Menomonee Falls Public Library before the primary election a week later. Please see the attached flier for more information. Candidate Forum Flyer 2020.pdf
·Please join the MFHS Art Honor Society as they host the Empty Bowls Soup Dinner fundraiser for the Menomonee Falls Food Pantry Fri, February 14th, 5 to 7:30 pm, HS Cafeteria; $10 donation for Dinner of soup, bread, water, and a ceramic bowl. Tickets can be purchased at classmunity.com, from a MF art teacher or at the event. The basic dinner is a reminder that there are often empty bowls in our community. 100% of the money raised is donated to the food pantry. If you have any questions, please contact our main office or Mrs. McKendry. Hope to see you there!
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of February 17
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
Our Valley View Kid’s Heart Challenge has kicked off! Packets and information was sent home last week. Our KHC event will be Friday, February 28th with donations due on or before the same day. Any checks can be made out to American Heart Association. If we have 100 students register online, we will have a dodgeball tournament. (It counts if students register online even with no donations!) We are hoping to get 185 or more students to register online so we can benefit from a $500 bonus to choose PE equipment for Valley View. Here’s the link http://www2heart.org/goto/vvmf.
Hoopalooza 2020 is Friday, March 13. Admission, meal and raffle ticket orders are due on March 4. (Ticket Order Form ).
Hoopalooza Raffle Baskets: Thank you to all of the parents who have already donated to our raffle baskets! If you have not yet donated, please consider making a contribution to your grade level's baskets.
Hoopalooza Volunteers: We need volunteers! We are looking for help during the event as well as contributions for the bake sale.
Volunteer Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/hoopalooza2020
Bake Sale Donation Sign Up:https://tinyurl.com/shsbbfx
Mark your calendars -
Tuesday, February 18th is our next Shady Valley PTO meeting in the Valley View Library at 6:30 pm. Childcare will be provided. Hope to see you there!
Thursday, February 20th is the PTO Talent Show in the Menomonee Falls High School at 6:30 pm. Come enjoy all of our students' talents!
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of February 24
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
Our Valley View Kid’s Heart Challenge has kicked off! Packets and information were sent home last week. Our KHC event will be Friday, February 28th with donations due on or before the same day. Any checks can be made out to American Heart Association. EXCITING NEWS!! We currently have 144 students registered online! So . . . We will host a schoolwide dodgeball tournament! (More information to come soon.) This also means we only need 41 more students to register online so we can benefit from a $500 bonus to choose PE equipment for Valley View. It counts if students register online even with no donations! Here’s the link http://www2heart.org/goto/vvmf.
Hoopalooza 2020 is Friday, March 13. Admission, meal and raffle ticket orders are due on March 4. Reminder: All meals must be pre-ordered. Hoopalooza2020_ticketorder.pdf
Spirit Day - Friday, February 28. Wear your Hoopalooza T-shirt to school. A limited number of shirts are still available in child sizes. If you missed the first order and want a shirt, please send the t-shirt order form to school this week. T-Shirt Order Form
Hoopalooza Raffle Baskets: Thank you to all of the parents who have already donated to our raffle baskets! If you have not yet donated, please consider making a contribution to your grade level's baskets.
Hoopalooza Volunteers: We need volunteers! We are looking for help during the event as well as contributions for the bake sale.
Volunteer Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/hoopalooza2020
Bake Sale Donation Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/shsbbfx
Mark your calendars -
Friday, February 28th is our Kids' Heart Challenge. Wear Red to celebrate our big event where each grade level will jump at a variety of stations for about 40 minutes. It will be a blast!
Friday, February 28th is also the World Culture Fair at the High School. Come on out to celebrate the diverse cultures in our community. Wonderful demonstrations, food, crafts and more! Culture Fair Flyer 2020.pdf
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of March 2
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
Hoopalooza 2020 is Friday, March 13. Admission, meal and raffle ticket orders are due on March 4. Reminder: All meals must be pre-ordered. Hoopalooza2020_ticketorder.pdf
Hoopalooza Raffle Baskets: Thank you to all of the parents who have already donated to our raffle baskets! If you have not yet donated, please consider making a contribution to your grade level's baskets.
Hoopalooza Volunteers: We need volunteers! We are looking for help during the event as well as contributions for the bake sale.
Volunteer Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/hoopalooza2020
Bake Sale Donation Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/shsbbfx
Mark your calendars -
- Hoopalooza Spirit Day - Friday, March 6th. Wear your Hoopalooza T-shirt to school.
- Yearbook orders are due by April 1, 2020. If you have lost your order card, please call SchoolPics at 262-780-2901 Ext 0, and their customer service will help you place your yearbook order. Thank you!
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of March 9
Hello Valley View Families,
Update -
- This week is Hoopalooza spirit week to get us excited for the big night on Friday. Monday kicks off with pajama day. If you have already ordered admission, meal and raffle tickets, they will be coming home tomorrow. Please check those backpacks! Monday is the last day to turn in ticket, meal and raffle ticket pre-orders. A limited number of tickets may be available at the door, but last year was a sellout crowd! We are still looking for volunteers to help at the event and to bake or buy items for the concession stand. Sign up here:
Volunteer Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/hoopalooza2020
Bake Sale Donation Sign Up: https://tinyurl.com/shsbbfx
- Employee of the Year Nominations: It’s time to submit nominations for the 2020 Employee of Distinction Recognition. Click on the nomination form to recognize an employee in the following areas:
• Quality Work/Innovation/Student Achievement
• People/Teamwork
• Customer Service/Communication
• Health & Safety/Cares for Others
Nominations must be submitted before March 16, 2020, at 5 p.m. Click here to complete nomination form:
https://forms.gle/YJUL8topnCBdRNgNA
Feel free to submit nominations for multiple employees. Awards will be presented during National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2020. Each award winner will receive a gift of $1,000.00 on behalf of the School District of Menomonee Falls and the Board of Education. Awardees will be invited to attend the Retiree & Employee of the Year Recognition Reception at the May 26, 2020, School Board Meeting.
- Parent Satisfaction Survey: Our district is on a continuous journey to make our schools the best places for students to learn, staff to work, and parents to send their children for a good education. In this effort, we appreciate your support. It is important to gather feedback from you to celebrate successes and identify areas for growth. Please take a few minutes and complete this Parent Satisfaction Survey to help provide this feedback for improvement.
Once the survey is complete, the results will be analyzed by an outside organization. The data from the survey will be sent to each school and the Superintendent. Then, the results of the survey will be shared with parents and the community.
The survey can be accessed online at: SDMF Parent Satisfaction Survey through March 29, 2020.
Thank you for interest in and support of your child’s education with us. Please contact me if you have any questions concerning the survey.
- Reminder that there is no supervision on the playground or in front of the building until 8:30 am. Therefore, all students should between 8:30-8:45 am so that we can assure safety for all.
- If you are dropping off a child prior to school, please try to have all student exit the car on the passenger side of the vehicle. Buses and other cars are passing on the driver's side; therefore, it can become dangerous if a student exits the car on that side. Thank you for helping to keep everyone safe.
Mark your calendars -
- Hoopalooza Spirit Days:
- Monday - PJ Day
- Tuesday - Neon/Tie Dye Day
- Wednesday - Favorite Sports Team Day
- Thursday - Crazy Sock and Hat Day
- Friday - Hoopalooza T-Shirt Day
- Yearbook orders are due by April 1, 2020. If you have lost your order card, please call SchoolPics at 262-780-2901 Ext 0, and their customer service will help you place your yearbook order. Thank you!
My door is always open. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call (262-250-2620), email (posntin@sdmfschools.org) or stop by.
It is going to be an outstanding week! Thank you for choosing to be part of the Valley View Family.
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of March 16
Good afternoon Valley View families,
We've sure had a whirlwind of a couple of days. I know you've seen a lot of information from the district, from me and from your children's teachers. Mix that into everything that's on the news and social media, and it's a bit overwhelming. I won't share any new information in this Knightly News, but just want to reiterate that you will be hearing more specific information from your child's teacher tomorrow about what our first week of at home learning will look like. I know you’ve probably seen things already sent home with your child and great ideas of websites and programs that are being shared on social media. Please know we don’t expect you to do this on your own. You will get more information and direction from us. We have a lot to figure out as this is an unprecedented time. We fully recognize the hardship that this whole situation puts families in. Thank you for your partnership in this ordeal. And please let us know as a school how we can support you.
If you know of other families at our school that are not receiving email communication from me or from the district, please have them contact the school. We want to make sure that everyone's email addresses are up to date so we can communicate crucial information.
Here is the latest update from the district. 3.15.20 Family Update
Thank you,
Tina Posnanski
Week of March 30
Hello Valley View Families,
We hope everyone enjoyed their spring break. I’m sure it ended up differently than planned, but I hope you enjoyed your time with family and were able to do some fun things and relax a bit. I have been spending a lot of time with my family playing games, cooking together, watching movies and enjoying the outside. In a time of many questions and unknowns, one silver lining is that we are all slowing down and enjoying the simple things that we sometimes take for granted.
- We’re now entering our 2nd week of at home learning. You should have all of the materials you need for the week. If you do not, please contact your child’s teacher. Also, don't forget to check email or the communication apps that you’ve been using daily.
- We will be working this week to make adjustments based on the longer scope of needing to continue our at home learning as well as feedback from teachers, students and families. Thank you for taking the survey on virtual learning and giving us the feedback so we can adjust. We’ve built in a couple of planning and adjustment days where there will be no new learning so families can have a break and teachers can regroup, adjust and plan.
- Monday, April 6th – Planning and adjustment day (new)
- Friday, April 10th – No School day (previously planned day off as part of the Easter weekend)
- Monday, April 13th – Planning and adjustment day (previously planned day off)
- As we continue forward, and determine our needs, we may build in more of these.
- Teachers will continue to operate with the office hours of 9-11 am and 1-3 pm. Of course students and parents can reach out to teachers at anytime, but communication outside of these hours may be delayed.
- We will continue to monitor student absences during the school closure as we would during a normal school day. Please follow the regular absence process if your child is ill by calling the attendance office. Please let us know if there are any symptoms that you would like us to be aware of during the school closure. Attendance will be taken each day as well by the teacher. In order for a student to be 'present' the student needs to communicate with their teacher in a Google Doc or their Google Slide. If a student does not share anything with their teacher within a 24 hour period, that student will be marked absent.
- The Valley View playground is closed. I would encourage you to get outside as much as possible, but with the Safer at Home order, all playgrounds are closed.
- If you have any questions or need help, please continue to reach out to your child’s teacher or our pupil services team of Mrs. Johnson ((262) 207-4082 or JohnBob@sdmfschools.org), Mrs. Pallan ((262) 328-6362 or PallSal@sdmfschools.org) and Mrs. Devenport (DeveEri@sdmfschools.org). We will also be sending home a more detailed e-mail tomorrow from St. A.'s, who runs therapy sessions at Valley View for students. We know that some students and families may be struggling and we want to help you virtually so please watch for that.
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). I understand these are unchartered waters and am willing to help. Hang in there - We got this!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of April 6
Hello Valley View Families,
I hope everyone is spending some extra quality time with family and staying safe.
Updates:
- April 6th, 2020 is a district-wide planning and professional development day for teachers. Our staff will use this day to respond to feedback from students and families, as well as continued professional learning regarding teaching and learning in a virtual/distance environment. No new instruction will be provided to students on April 6th. Also, as a reminder, April 10th and April 13th remain holidays and no new instruction will be provided to students. April 13th will remain a professional development day for teachers.
- Material Exchange: Teachers do have new materials for each child in third, fourth and ONLY STOLLENWERK'S CLASS IN 5TH. The classroom teachers will provide you with specifics around what your child should return and what you are picking up. Families are invited to the exchange on Wednesday, April 8th at 1:30-2:30 pm or Thursday, April 9th at 10:00-11:00 am on the Valley View Playground. We will follow the normal car pick up routine. Everyone should remain in their car as this is a drive up process and follow the cones around the playground. Please drive slow throughout the process to assure safety for all. If you are unable to attend either exchange time, you have a few options:
- A neighbor could pick up packets for one another.
- Arrange a different time with the office to exchange your supplies.
- If neither of these work, please let the office know. We will arrange for a different method.
- Free Breakfast & Lunch: The district will continue to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost from 11 am - 1 pm for all children age 18 and younger regardless of free/reduced lunch status. A child does not need to be a resident to receive a meal, nor do they need to be enrolled in the district as a student. This last week alone, SDMF has provided just short of 5,000 meals for children.
- Field Trip fees: We have had many questions about field trip payments for those field trips that have been canceled. We will be refunding the money; however, we ask for your patience as the district establishes a process for this. We will keep you updated as soon as we know more information. Thank you!
- Voting information: Please note, all Village of Menomonee Falls wards will vote at the Menomonee Falls High School gymnasium. This decision was made as the Village is unable to operate seven polling locations due to a shortage of poll workers because of the COVID-19 situation.
If you have any questions or need help, please continue to reach out to your child’s teacher, me, or our pupil services team of Mrs. Johnson ((262) 207-4082 or JohnBob@sdmfschools.org), Mrs. Pallan ((262) 328-6362 or PallSal@sdmfschools.org) and Mrs. Devenport (DeveEri@sdmfschools.org).
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). I understand these are unchartered waters and am willing to help. Hang in there - We got this!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of April 13
Hello Valley View Families,
I hope students and families have enjoyed our addition of video calls between students and teachers throughout the week. We value maintaining the connections and relationships we have with students and families. We have heard very positive feedback from this and enjoyed the numerous smiling faces and engaging stories!
Updates:
- April 13th is a professional development day for teachers (NO School for Students). The Valley View staff will use the day to continue our learning around tools for our new virtual/distance instruction as we refine our practices based on the student and family feedback.
- Our elementary counselors have created an Elementary Counseling Resource Page for families. (Elementary Counseling Resource) It contains information about internet safety, social emotional learning links, wellness tips and parenting tips. It will soon be linked on our Valley View Homepage. If you have any questions or need help, please continue to reach out to your child’s teacher, me, or our pupil services team of Mrs. Johnson - School Counselor ((262) 207-4082 or JohnBob@sdmfschools.org), Mrs. Pallan - School Social Worker ((262) 328-6362 or PallSal@sdmfschools.org) and Mrs. Devenport - School Psychologist (DeveEri@sdmfschools.org).
- Technology support for Families: If you are experiencing problems with your Chromebooks, please email techhelp@sdmfschools.org or call 262-946-2018 between 8am-noon.
- Free Breakfast & Lunch: The district will continue to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost from 11 am - 1 pm for all children age 18 and younger regardless of free/reduced lunch status. A child does not need to be a resident to receive a meal, nor do they need to be enrolled in the district as a student.
If you are unable to pick up meals at one of our four locations, you may order them online through Nutrislice for same-day pick-up until 10:30 am at Nutrislice or https://www.fallsschools.org or download the Nutrislice app on your mobile phone. Directions on how to use the Mobile Meal Delivery ordering system can be found at the SDMF School Nutrition site. For questions, please contact the School Nutrition office at 262-250-6461 or 262-250-6462.
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). I understand these are unchartered waters and am willing to help. Hang in there - We got this!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of April 20
Hello Valley View Families,
The recent news we all received about not returning this school year has found many of us with mixed emotions. Please know that you are not alone with these feelings and thoughts. Across the country, we are called to adapt and evolve to the changes in daily life caused by COVID-19. This includes finding new ways to still provide students and adults with end of the year celebrations and closure. How can we achieve closure for everyone and have students ready for next year? I want to assure all families that we are brainstorming ideas and working through logistics for a number of items including -
- 5th grader promotion,
- School supply returns that are currently at school
- The possible idea about how we could all come together later in summer to say our good byes
- Field trip refunds
- PTO events
We are working as teams to create these processes and will communicate plans as soon as they are finalized. I am confident we will maintain our connections with students and families, celebrate student accomplishments and provide closure in light of this new situation and our unique, different ways of finishing out the year. Please continue to ask any questions.
We are true partners in this journey. We got this!
Updates:
- Thank you for your continued partnership as we navigate through the uncertainty that the COVID 19 situation has brought. We asked for feedback early on in virtual/distance learning and made adjustments to our approach based on input that we received. Our goal is to keep students engaged and connected so that learning can continue. We are asking that each of you complete this
Short Survey by the end of the day on Monday, April 20. The purpose of the survey is to collect input regarding how well our virtual/distance learning system is running thus far. We will use your feedback to create actionable steps to continue to improve the experience for all. If you have children at different levels, please complete the survey separately.
Thank you for your cooperation and support.
- April 27th is a professional development day for teachers (NO School for Students). The Valley View staff will use the day to continue our learning around tools for our new virtual/distance instruction as we refine our practices based on the student and family feedback.
- Specials: I hope that everyone is enjoying the optional lessons that our specials teachers are providing! The lessons have some fun family activities or other ways to provide students opportunities in the arts. The specials teachers are working hard so that your child(ren) can have a meaningful experience in art, PE and music. For Music, we highly encourage every student to create their own Quaver account. This will help each child find the music lessons that they will be able to do and have fun with! Students may need help with this process. Once your child has a Quaver account, this page will no longer need to be accessed. To set up an account -
- Click on the Quaver Music Log-in for this week’s lesson link.
- Enter the appropriate Quaver Code-
- 3 Grade - GCYUE
- 4th grade - FYRKN
- 5th Grade - 7RF34
📢📢📢Coming soon 📢📢📢 The Shady Valley PTO has online Book Fairs coming your way! Valley View and Shady Lane book fair weeks are some of our favorite days at the schools. During this virtual learning, we wanted to provide families an opportunity to restock your books at home and keep our scholars reading. Just like classwork, book fair ordering will look a little different, but will be just as exciting when the shipment arrives at your door! So, watch for details!
- Our elementary counselors have created an Elementary Counseling Resource Page for families. (Elementary Counseling Resource) It contains information about internet safety, social emotional learning links, wellness tips and parenting tips. It will soon be linked on our Valley View Homepage. If you have any questions or need help, please continue to reach out to your child’s teacher, me, or our pupil services team of Mrs. Johnson - School Counselor ((262) 207-4082 or JohnBob@sdmfschools.org), Mrs. Pallan - School Social Worker ((262) 328-6362 or PallSal@sdmfschools.org) and Mrs. Devenport - School Psychologist (DeveEri@sdmfschools.org).
- Technology support for Families: If you are experiencing problems with your Chromebooks, please email techhelp@sdmfschools.org or call 262-946-2018 between 8am-noon.
- Free Breakfast & Lunch: The district will continue to provide breakfast and lunch at no cost from 11 am - 1 pm for all children age 18 and younger regardless of free/reduced lunch status. A child does not need to be a resident to receive a meal, nor do they need to be enrolled in the district as a student.
If you are unable to pick up meals at one of our four locations, you may order them online through Nutrislice for same-day pick-up until 10:30 am at Nutrislice or https://www.fallsschools.org or download the Nutrislice app on your mobile phone. Directions on how to use the Mobile Meal Delivery ordering system can be found at the SDMF School Nutrition site. For questions, please contact the School Nutrition office at 262-250-6461 or 262-250-6462.
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). I understand these are unchartered waters and am willing to help. Hang in there - We got this!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of April 27
Hello Valley View Families,
I hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather today. It is long overdue!
Updates:
- April 27th is a professional development day for teachers (NO School for Students). The Valley View staff will use the day to continue our learning around tools for our new virtual/distance instruction as we refine our practices based on the student and family feedback. We will continue to analyze the calendar and needs to determine any future days for planning. May 11th will also be a no school day for students.
- We miss you! We’d love to be able to see students and families, so the Valley View and Shady Lane staffs will be safely distanced on the sidewalk around Shady Lane to wave and say hi. If you’re available and want to say hi, drive by Shady Lane on Friday, May 1st between 3:30-4:00. Hope to see you there!
- Knowing that we will not be physically be back at Valley View this school year, we are working on plans for supply pick up, including yearbooks, final materials turn in, and anything else that we might need to accomplish. We are working on it. Stay tuned.
- The Shady Valley PTO has arranged an online book fair! I know supplies of books are getting low. What a great way to replenish your supply. All purchases of $25 or more qualify for free shipping right to your house. It is open until May 3rd. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/valleyviewsdmf
- Technology support for Families: If you are experiencing problems with your Chromebooks, please email techhelp@sdmfschools.org or call 262-946-2018 between 8am-noon.
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). It is going to be a great week!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of May 4
Hello Valley View Families,
My heart was so full from the Friday Staff Hello event. It was extremely busy and took much longer than we expected; however, we enjoyed every second. All of the teachers had huge smiles! I apologize if you were stuck in a slow or nonmoving line. Hopefully, nobody had anywhere else to go and was OK with the slow moving pace. It was so nice to see everyone. Thanks for coming!
Updates:
- 3rd and 4th grade teachers have new materials for each student in their classrooms. The classroom teachers will provide you with specifics around what your child should return and what you are picking up. Third and fourth grade families are invited to the exchange on Wednesday, May 6th at 10:15-11:00 am or 2:00-3:00 pm on the Valley View Playground.
- The School District of Menomonee Falls is considering providing access to online licenses for 4K-5 students to sustain literacy and math learning through the summer of 2020. We are gauging the interest that families have in using these programs this summer. Please complete the survey separately for any of your elementary aged children. We appreciate your time and input. Survey Link
- We are finalizing the end of the year plans this week around the pickup of students' personal belonging in classrooms and returning the school's materials, books and equipment. As these are finalized, I will communicate those out soon.
- This week is teacher appreciation week. It’s hard to show appreciation when we’re not in school. I know I miss all of our Valley View teachers and staff. I know a smile and a hug are difficult to share at this time, but I bet your child’s teacher(s) would love a note to show them how much we care!
- May 11th is a professional development day for teachers (NO School for Students). The Valley View staff will use the day to continue our learning around tools for our new virtual/distance instruction as we refine our practices based on the student and family feedback.
- The Shady Valley PTO has arranged an online book fair! I know supplies of books are getting low. What a great way to replenish your supply. All purchases of $25 or more qualify for free shipping right to your house. It is open until May 3rd. https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/valleyviewsdmf
- Technology support for Families: If you are experiencing problems with your Chromebooks, please email techhelp@sdmfschools.org or call 262-946-2018 between 8am-noon.
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). It will be a wonderful week!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of May 11
Hello Valley View Families,
Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms. Thank you for what you do each and every day. I hope you have a fantastic day!
Updates:
- In order to communicate a few important dates about the end of the school year early with families, I wanted to share some preliminary information. There will be more details coming as plans are finalized. Our last day of new instruction for students will be on June 5th. Teachers will be planning virtual closure and classroom community activities to celebrate the end of the school year on Monday, June 8th and Tuesday, June 9th. The final materials exchanges will occur at the end of that week. (Fifth grade - June 10th, Fourth grade - June 11th, Third grade - June 12th) Similar to the other materials exchanges, we will offer an hour in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. Stay tuned for more details!
- May 11th is a professional development day for teachers (NO School for Students). The Valley View staff will use the day to continue our learning around tools for our new virtual/distance instruction as we refine our practices based on the student and family feedback.
- As we approach the end of the school year, we want to share the guidelines Menomonee Falls elementary schools will use to report on student learning during the 3rd Trimester of the 2019-2020 school year. Elementary Guidelines
- Technology support for Families: If you are experiencing problems with your Chromebooks, please email techhelp@sdmfschools.org or call 262-946-2018 between 8am-noon.
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). It will be a wonderful week!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of May 18
Hello Valley View Families,
We had a few beautiful days and I hope everyone was able to enjoy them. It looks like this next will be fantastic also!
Updates:
- Final material exchanges: Our final material exchanges have been set - see below for your grade level's options. It will be run similar to our past material exchanges. Students will return items they have from school. We will have all of your desk supplies and other items that belong to you ready for pick up. Many staff members will be present to say good-bye. Hope to see everyone there!
| June 10th | June 11th | June 12th |
| 5th Grade | 3rd Grade (Note change) | 4th Grade (Note change) |
| 9:30-10:30 am AND 2:00-3:00 pm | 10:00-11:00 am AND 2:30-3:30 pm | 9:30-10:30 am AND 1:00-2:00 pm |
- As scheduled on our original district 2019-2020 school calendar, NO school on May 22nd for students and staff. This was originally scheduled as a make-up snow day. Since we did not have any snow days this winter, we will have no school on Friday.
- An announcement from North for 5th graders: 5th graders interested in joining the Dance Team at North Middle School please check out the information at https://www.fallsathletics.org/msdance
- Technology support for Families: If you are experiencing problems with your Chromebooks, please email techhelp@sdmfschools.org or call 262-946-2018 between 8am-noon.
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). It will be a wonderful week!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of May 25
Hello Valley View Families,
Happy Memorial Day! I hope you enjoy your day with family and the outdoors.
Our Virtual Kids Choice Day was extremely successful. Many families and staff members shared how much fun everyone had. It was great to see third through fifth graders having fun together again. The laughter and smiles were so awesome to hear and see!
Updates:
- Final material exchanges: Our final material exchanges have been set - see below for your grade level's options. It will be run similar to our past material exchanges. Students will return items they have from school. We will have all of your desk supplies and other items that belong to you ready for pick up. Many staff members will be present to say good-bye. Hope to see everyone there!
| June 10th | June 11th | June 12th |
| 5th Grade | 3rd Grade (Note change) | 4th Grade (Note change) |
| 9:30-10:30 am AND 2:00-3:00 pm | 10:00-11:00 am AND 2:30-3:30 pm | 9:30-10:30 am AND 1:00-2:00 pm |
- Summer School: Due to the current health situation, the School District of Menomonee Falls will offer virtual Falls Summer Academy courses from June 22, 2020 through July 24, 2020 (no school July 6-10, 2020). All previously sent referral letters are voided as class enrollments have been limited. Students eligible for the supportive courses will receive a new letter from the school district with information about registration this week.
Online registration for all Falls Summer Academy courses will open on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 9 p.m. at fallsrec.org. Drop box, mail, or faxed registrations begin Monday, June 1, 2020 through Menomonee Falls CE & Recreation Department. Course registration will close on June 11, 2020.
Please check the Falls Summer Academy website for additional information. If you have questions about Falls Summer Academy 2020, please email Laura Alva Garcia at alvalau@sdmfschools.org.
- Our next popular school event is approaching - Field Day. We will be offering this as a fun and engaging virtual event! More information will be sent home this week.
- Technology support for Families: If you are experiencing problems with your Chromebooks, please email techhelp@sdmfschools.org or call 262-946-2018 between 8am-noon.
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). It will be a wonderful week!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of June 1
Hello Valley View Families,
The weather has been absolutely beautiful. I hope your family spends some special time together creating some wonderful memories!
Updates:
- This is our last week of new instruction. Let's end strong! On Monday, June 8th and Tuesday, June 9th classrooms will be doing some fun classroom closure activities. It has definitely been a year like no other. We want to celebrate all of the hard work of our students and wonderful relationships we have established.
- Final material exchanges: Our final material exchanges have been set - see below for your grade level's options. It will be run similar to our past material exchanges. Students will return items they have from school. We will have all of your desk supplies and other items that belong to you ready for pick up. Many staff members will be present to say good bye. If you cannot attend the scheduled time, please contact the office to arrange a different time. Hope to see everyone there!
| June 10th | June 11th | June 12th |
| 5th Grade | 3rd Grade (Note change) | 4th Grade (Note change) |
| 9:30-10:30 am AND 2:00-3:00 pm | 10:00-11:00 am AND 2:30-3:30 pm | 9:30-10:30 am AND 1:00-2:00 pm |
- Our next popular school event is approaching - Field Day. We will be offering this as a fun and engaging virtual event! More information will be sent home this week.
- Summer: Each year we offer extended summer learning activities to all students. Similar to the past, we will be partnering with the Menomonee Falls Public Library to support students reading over the summer. In addition to the public library, we will be sharing a few digital resources that students can use to access online reading materials. For math, we will use Dreambox to support students practicing their math skills over the summer. We are finalizing our summer learning opportunities for all students and will be communicating them soon.
- Due to the extended use of summer online tools, all students will be able to keep their Chromebooks for the summer and return them at our Back to School Fair on August 13th. Fifth graders will turn them in at their Back to School Fair at North, and students leaving the district will turn them in at our last supply pick up or over the summer.
- Technology support for Families: If you are experiencing problems with your Chromebooks, please email techhelp@sdmfschools.org or call 262-946-2018 between 8am-noon.
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). It will be a wonderful week!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal
Week of June 8
Hello Valley View Families,
Thank you! This year is different than any other and created challenges that we have never experienced. The school year is ending in a way that none of us wanted. We missed your faces, smiles, laughter and voices. However, we persisted, adapted, found new ways to connect, continued developing our relationships, supported one another and strengthened our partnerships. Thank you to each family for all that you have done! We collaborated, finished the year together, and became true partners in your child's education. Students proved how strong, determined, and flexible they truly are. I am so proud of each child as they succeeded and made the best out of the moment. The students are the true heroes!
Updates:
- We have completed all of our instruction. However, similar to a normal year, we want to engage in activities to help students feel closure for the school year. On Monday, June 8th and Tuesday, June 9th classrooms will be doing some fun classroom closure activities. We want to take a little time to celebrate and have some fun together.
- Final material exchanges: Our final material exchanges have been set - see below for your grade level's options. It will be run similar to our past material exchanges, but in the parking lot. Students will return items they have from school. We will have all of your desk supplies and other items that belong to you ready for pick up. Many staff members will be present to say good bye. If you cannot attend the scheduled time, please contact the office to arrange a different time. Hope to see everyone there!
| June 10th | June 11th | June 12th |
| 5th Grade | 3rd Grade | 4th Grade |
| 9:30-10:30 am AND 2:00-3:00 pm | 10:00-11:00 am AND 2:30-3:30 pm | 9:30-10:30 am AND 1:00-2:00 pm |
- Field Day - Our field day activities continue through Tuesday. You may choose to participate in just a few activities or all eight. Do what works for your family! Here is the link for the field day presentation and game directions. Which class will win our Classroom Challenge?
- Summer: Each year we offer extended summer learning activities to all students. Similar to the past, we will be partnering with the Menomonee Falls Public Library to support students reading over the summer. In addition to the public library, we will be sharing a few digital resources that students can use to access online reading materials. For math, we will use Dreambox to support students practicing their math skills over the summer. We are finalizing our summer learning opportunities for all students and will be communicating them soon.
- Due to the extended use of summer online tools, all students will be able to keep their Chromebooks for the summer and return them at our Back to School Fair on August 13th. Fifth graders will turn them in at their Back to School Fair at North, and students leaving the district will turn them in at our last supply pick up or over the summer.
- Technology support for Families: If you are experiencing problems with your Chromebooks, please email techhelp@sdmfschools.org or call 262-946-2018 between 8am-noon.
If there is anything that I can do to assist, please do not hesitate to call or email me (posntin@sdmfschools.org). It will be a wonderful week!
Respectfully,
Tina Posnanski
Principal