Knightly News

Good afternoon Valley View Families,

Thank you for a wonderful first two weeks of school and for sharing your child(ren) with us here at Valley View. I am having so much fun getting to know everyone and doing my best to remember names. You can expect a "Valley View Sunday Post" every Sunday at this time. This is a great way for me to communicate information home to you on a weekly basis and for you to stay up-to-date on what is happening here at Valley View.

• Just a friendly reminder to drop students off no earlier than 8:30 a.m. as we do not have supervision before that time.
• If students would like to eat breakfast in the morning, they are welcome to do that from 8:30-8:45 a.m. in the cafeteria.
• We do have two fun spirit days each week. On Wednesdays, we will have College/University Day in which students can wear anything to represent their favorite College/University. This is a fun way to remind students that our goal is to prepare students for opportunities beyond Menomonee Falls High School including college if they so choose. On Fridays, we have Valley View Spirit Day where we encourage students to show their Knight Pride. We hope to roll out a Valley View spirit wear store soon.
• Please join us for Parent Information Night (PIN) on Thursday, September 15th. This is a great opportunity to spend time in your child(ren)'s classroom and hear about expectations, curriculum, ask questions, etc. The times are as follows:
  • 6:00-6:30 p.m.- 3rd Grade
  • 6:30-7:00 p.m.- 5th Grade
  • 7:00-7:30 p.m.- 4th Grade
• Please join us for a PTO meeting on Tuesday, September 20, @ 6:30, at Shady Lane Elementary.
• Tuesday, October 4- Picture Re-Take Day.

I am looking forward to a full week of learning with students. Please reach out if you need anything!

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

Hope this email finds everyone well. We had a great full five day week here at Valley View and it ended on Friday with an extra recess for all classes. What a beautiful day to be outside! Students were definitely grateful for the extra time and it was fun for me to be outside with them watching them have fun, smiling, laughing, and enjoying the time to play. We will continue to teach and enforce the school-wide behavior expectations in all settings and we call that "showing our Knight Pride!"

Here are a few notes worth mentioning:

• The Menomonee Falls Jr. Phoenix Youth Football Association is hosting an "open practice" for any 3rd or 4th grade student (with adult supervision) on Wednesday, September 28, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on the fields adjacent to MFHS and Ben Franklin on Titan Drive. This will be an opportunity to watch a 5th grade practice so that students attending can get close to the action by seeing various drills, instructions, scrimmages, and to gain firsthand knowledge about what the MFJP Youth Football does as a program. Those who come check it out, will receive a free bag of popcorn and two drinks (water/soda/Gatorade) to be used at the last Varsity home football game on Friday, October 7th. Hope to see you there! For more information contact Dan Soley at 414-861-5700.
• This year at Valley View we are focusing on engaging our students in reading. We are hoping to really increase our students love for reading. Here are a few things to watch for or ask your child about in the first few weeks of the school year.
  • Every student will have a reading pouch which they will be bringing back and forth from school to home. We want our kids to read the same book at school as they do at home rather than bounce around in books. This will also increase the number of books a student will read.
  • Students will be updating a reading log weekly with what they have read (not pages read but types of things read)
  • Students will be creating a someday list. Teachers and classmates will be sharing out book recommendations, reading the first chapter of a book, showing book trailers and through other activities. Students are asked to write down books that they think they would like to read so they know what to go to upon finishing a book.
  • Teachers are sharing out the books they are currently reading from their classroom libraries called “Hot Reads”.
• What can you do?
  • Share what you are reading! Online articles, books, magazines, recipes- anything that you read!!!
  • Ask your child about what they are reading? What do they think of the book? What is their favorite part? What’s on their someday list?
  • As we move forward in the school year, we will be sharing other ways we are working on engagement

A few other dates to note:

• Tuesday, September 20- Wear yellow to show support for Childhood Cancer Awareness
• Thursday, September 22- PTO Appreciation Day
• Friday, September 23- Hero Run Dress Up Day- Wear Tie Dye

Thank you for taking the time to ready the Valley View Sunday Post. I am looking forward to a wonderful week of learning together with students and staff! Enjoy the rest of the day and please reach out if you need anything.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Good Afternoon Valley View Families,

We had another great week of learning here at Valley View Elementary School. The students have been so kind to me by saying hi, giving me a wave, wishing me a wonderful weekend, giving me a big smile etc. Lucky me! I am really enjoying getting to know everyone. Here are a few reminders for the busy week ahead:

• Hero Run- The Hero Run is the PTO's largest fundraising event and is coming up on Thursday, October 6th. If you are able to participate and help our PTO, which in turn, helps our students, that would be great. Click Hero Run for more information-- thank you!
• Restaurant Night- Our Chipotle Restaurant Night was a huge success! We raised $1,030.94! Thank you for your support in our first Restaurant Night of the year.
• Safety- We take safety very seriously here at Valley View, so we are asking that when you are coming to pick your child up (until we get to know your face) or for volunteering in the building that you have identification ready. We appreciate your cooperation and for teaming with us to keep our students safe.
• Junior Phoenix Football- On Wednesday, September 28th, the Junior Phoenix Football is holding an "open practice" for any 3rd or 4th grade student from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on the fields adjacent to MFHS and Ben Franklin on Titan Drive. Students who come will receive a pass for a free bag of popcorn and two drinks (water, soda, Gatorade) to be used at the last Varsity home football game on October 7th.
• Knight Pride- Students have been working hard on learning and practicing Knight Pride. These are our school-wide behavior expectations that go along with three school rules: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. We encourage parents to use the "Knight Pride" language at home too. Here is a link to our matrix.
• Volunteer- Looking to volunteer at Valley View? We would love to have you! For more information, click HERE.
• Attendance- We want your child(ren) here at school every day and miss them when they are not here. For more on attendance, click Attendance for Parents.jpg

I am looking forward to another wonderful full week of school! Thank you for sharing your child(ren) with us here at Valley View! Please reach out if you need anything as I am happy to help.

Thank you for your time,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Good Afternoon Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well. All of us here at Valley View would like to send out positive thoughts to anyone who has been affected by Hurricane Ivan. We are very grateful to have had such wonderful weather here in Menomonee Falls and the students have been so happy to get outside and play. Reflecting back on the week, I enjoyed seeing students engaged with their independent reading books, collaborating and stretching their brains in solving challenging Math problems, and continuing to learn how to show Knight Pride.

• Shady/Valley Spirit Store- Our spirit wear store is up and running for only a few more days! The store will close Monday, October 3, at midnight. There were a few reminders sent out from Mr. Hoffman and Mrs. Mattson in the last couple of weeks, so I am sure most of you were able to get orders in already. There a ton of great options, so check it out!

https://bsg.chipply.com/shadyview/store.aspx

• Hero Run- Valley View will be having their Hero Run this week-- Thursday, October 6th. Hero Run
• 9:30-10:30 a.m.- Grade 3
• 1:00-2:00 p.m.- Grade 4
• 2:10-3:10 p.m.- Grade 5
• Last day for donations to count toward prizes will be Thursday, October 13th, @ noon.
• Last prize distribution day will be Friday, October 14th.
• Currently, we have raised $19,231! Top classes: Team Trice, Team Stollenwerk, Team Bill, Team Khan, and Team Rabe.

I am looking forward to another wonderful week of learning here at Valley View Elementary! Enjoy the rest of the day and please reach out if you need anything.

Thank you for your time,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Good Afternoon Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well. We had a busy week at Valley View with some fun thrown in too. We started our week off with National Custodian Appreciation Day which is celebrated annually on October 2. Thank you to Mr. Jim, Mr. Matt, and Ms. Denise for keeping our school clean, safe, and running smoothly.

We also want to give a shout out to all of the coaches out there for National Coach Day which took place on Thursday, October 6. As a former coach myself, I understand that it can be one of the most demanding, yet rewarding jobs that someone can experience. It is a wonderful opportunity to play an influential role in the development of your players both on and "off the field." Thank you to all of the coaches out there!

Another big thank you to everyone who made our Hero Run such a success! The students were talking about how much fun they had during the day on Thursday and into Friday. It was great to see all of the volunteers here at school. On October 19th, we will hold an all-school assembly where some students will get to turn me into a human sundae. I can't wait!

• Fire Prevention- Fire Prevention Week is October 9-15. Students will have an opportunity to experience a presentation from the Menomonee Falls Fire Department starting on Wednesday, October 12. We will also practice another fire drill on this day.
• Attendance- Thank you for continuing to call the office when your child (ren) are absent. We have an attendance team here at Valley View that track attendance. Someone from the team may reach out to you to better understand why students are absent as we want to be able to provide supports needed and help with any challenges families may face in getting students to school consistently. Whenever you can provide a doctor's excuse, please bring that in to the school office or send it with your child(ren). Thank you!
• PTO- The PTO will host a meeting at Valley View Elementary on Tuesday, Oct. 18, from 6:30-7:30 in the library. Please join us!
• Knight Pride- We continue to work with students on showing their Knight Pride and following the expectations in each of the areas here at school. We also talk to students about showing their Knight Pride wherever they are and whomever they are with in and out of school. See matrix HERE.

Looking forward to another wonderful week of learning here at Valley View! Enjoy the rest of the day and please reach out if you need anything.

Thanks for your time,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope you are having a great weekend so far. Thank you for taking the time to read this email as you do every Sunday. We had another fantastic week of learning here at Valley View! Thank you to the Menomonee Falls Fire Department for coming in to teach all students about fire prevention and safety. Here are a few things coming up this week:

• PTO- There will be a PTO meeting at Valley View Elementary on Tuesday, October 18th, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Please join us!
• Restaurant Fundraiser- On Wednesday, October 19th, the PTO would like to invite all families to eat in/dine out with Cafe Zupas from 4:00-9:00 p.m. The flyer is attached. Cafe Zupas 1.png
• Hero Run Assembly- On Wednesday, October 19th, we will have an all-school assembly to celebrate the Hero Run Fundraising Event. The top five students who raised the most money, will make me, Mrs. Tamblingson, into a human sundae. Can't wait! Thank you for making this fundraiser such a huge success!
• Bus Safety Presentations- Bus Safety Week is October 17-21, and Johnson Bus Company will be coming into classrooms for safety presentations this week and the following week.
• No School- There will be no school for students and staff on Friday, October 21st.

Enjoy the rest of your Sunday and if there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you for sharing your child(ren) with us here at Valley View! I am looking forward to a wonderful week ahead!

Thank you for your time,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well and enjoying the extended weekend. Last week at Valley View we packed in a lot of learning in just four days! In addition, there were so many student examples of showing kindness, which follows our character trait for this month. A teacher shared with me that her whole class made her a special card signed by everyone saying how much they love her as their teacher and how much they appreciate her. How awesome is that! I love that we have so many "bucket fillers" at our school! Students also enjoyed our first ever all-school assembly to celebrate our incredibly successful Hero Run and watching their Principal made into a human sundae. Let's just say I was VERY STICKY after it was done!

Red Ribbon Week- This week, October 24-28, we will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week with the theme, Celebrate Life: Make Healthy Choices. Click HERE for dress up days.

Student Absences- This is just a friendly reminder to call the school office when your child will not be at school. If your child is ill, please let us know symptoms. We ask so we can look at patterns and give a particular classroom extra sanitizing if needed, etc. Thank you!

Fall Conferences- The evenings of November 2 and 3, as well as the morning of November 4, are reserved for conferences. We welcome you to be a part of this very important time to connect with your child and their teacher to share celebrations and how we can work together to best support your child moving forward. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you still need to schedule a time. We look forward to seeing you!

Trunk or Treat- Just a friendly reminder that we will host a fun Trunk or Treat event here at Valley View on Friday, October 28, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. To sign up for a trunk-- click https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F49A4AE2CA1F85...

To help volunteer: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F49A4AE2CA1F85...

Superintendent Search-

• Please visit the Superintendent Search web page for updates throughout the search process. The tentative timeline includes:
  • Late November 2022 – HYA to present a slate of candidates to School Board
  • Early December 2022 – First round of interviews with the School Board
  • Early/Mid January 2023 – Finalists day in the District
  • Mid-January, 2023 – Final interviews with School Board
  • On or before February 27, 2023 – School Board approves the contract and announces a new Superintendent July 1, 2023: Superintendent officially begins with the District

Service Learning-

• MFHS freshmen Reese McLaughlin, Isabella Barkimer, Emily Skorstad, and Emma Demetry are using a couple of days off of school to support the community. The students, along with help from their families, are hosting the Give Thanks Food Drive to benefit the Falls Area Food Pantry on November 5 and 6, 2020.
  • Please consider donating non-perishable food items on Thursday, November 5 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., 4 p.m. - 6 p.m., and also Friday, November 6 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at MFHS Schumann Stadium parking lot. Donors will stay in their vehicles and volunteers will pick-up donated items.
  • Visit the Falls Area Food Pantry for a list of needed items.

I am looking forward to another great week ahead! Thank you for sharing your child(ren) with us here at Valley View and please reach out if there is anything you need.

Thank you for your time,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope your weekend is going well so far. Last week at Valley View we had a great time celebrating Red Ribbon Week and the theme, Celebrate Life, Make Healthy Choices. The end of the week brought us some fantastic weather and sunshine, so it was nice to see students outside getting some fresh air. Bango, the Milwaukee Bucks Mascot, stopped by as well to deliver some Boo-grams to staff as part of the SDMF's United Way campaign. Thank you for those of you who were able to send Boo-grams!

Fall Conferences- The evenings of November 2 and 3, as well as the morning of November 4, are reserved for conferences. We welcome you to be a part of this very important time to connect with your child and their teacher to share celebrations and how we can work together to best support your child moving forward. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you still need to schedule a time. We look forward to seeing you!

Intergenerational Day 2022 - Intergenerational Day is back on November 10, 2022! Valley View students and grandparent(s)/special guest(s) will have a chance to spend a fun-filled morning together playing games, sharing stories, checking out the book fair, and more! Programming will run from 9:15-11:15 a.m.

Please be sure to share with your guests that parking around Valley View is very limited. For guests convenience, off-site parking and a shuttle service have been arranged at Village Bowl. The shuttle will begin loading at 9:00 a.m. to take guests to the school.

Be sure to check backpack mail for details. Families should register their guest(s) via this link

https://qrcc.me/rk2sx1l5dqyb?s=url

PTO will be looking for parents to assist with the event. Be on the lookout for a volunteer sign-up.

George Miller Memorial T-Shirt - T-shirts are for sale to honor George Miller Jr., a 2022 Menomonee Falls High School graduate whose life was cut short in a tragic accident on September 4, 2022. George's friendship made a huge impact on Marin Rielly, a MFHS senior, who wanted to honor George with something special. According to George's mom, Rachel, George loved clothes, so Marin worked with George's family to create a meaningful design that represented and respected George's passion for life. T-shirts can be purchased using the link below. Click here to purchase a T-shirt.

"Take whatever ill, bad situation or struggle that you or others are going through & help turn it into something positive. Push yourself & others forward."

Rachel Miller, George’s mom.

Student Absences- This is just a friendly reminder to call the school office when your child will not be at school and include the teacher's name. If your child is ill, please let us know symptoms. We ask so we can look at patterns and give a particular classroom extra sanitizing if needed, etc. Thank you!

Knight Pride- Students have been working hard on learning and practicing Knight Pride. These are our school-wide behavior expectations that go along with three school rules: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe. We encourage parents to use the "Knight Pride" language at home too. Here is a link to our matrix.

No School- There will be no school for students on Friday, November 4th.

College Wednesdays & School Spirit Fridays- Every Wednesday, we have College/University Day in which students can wear anything to represent their favorite College/University. This is a fun way to remind students that our goal is to prepare students for opportunities beyond Menomonee Falls High School including college if they so choose. On Fridays, we have Valley View Spirit Day where we encourage students to show their Knight Pride.

Looking forward to a great week ahead! If there is anything you need, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Good Afternoon Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well. Thank you for taking the time to come in for conferences last week as we appreciate your continued partnership and support. We have a busy week ahead here at Valley View!

Book Fair- Our book fair is finally here! Students will be able to shop during school hours starting on Monday, 11/7, and it will run through Friday, 11/11, in the Valley View gym. There will also be family shopping times on Tuesday, 11/8 and Thursday, 11/10, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Cash, credit, and eWallets accepted.

To create an eWallet for your child(ren): https://www.scholastic.com/bf/valleyviewknights

If interested in volunteering at the book fair, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4CAEA62DA1F58-valley1

Intergenerational Day 2022- Intergenerational Day is back on November 10, 2022! Valley View students and grandparent(s)/special guest(s) will have a chance to spend a fun-filled morning together playing games, sharing stories, checking out the book fair, and more! Programming will run from 9:15-11:15 a.m. Volunteers are needed for Wednesday night set up and Thursday Intergenerational program. Thank you for all you do!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48ABAE2AA0FE3-valley

Please be sure to share with your guests that parking around Valley View is very limited. For guests convenience, off-site parking and a shuttle service have been arranged at Village Bowl. The shuttle will begin loading at 9:00 a.m. to take guests to the school. See flyer Intergenerational Day.png .

College Wednesdays & School Spirit Fridays- Every Wednesday we have College/University Day in which students can wear anything to represent their favorite College/University. This is a fun way to remind students that our goal is to prepare students for opportunities beyond Menomonee Falls High School including college if they so choose. On Fridays, we have Valley View Spirit Day where we encourage students to show their Knight Pride.

Jingle Bell Craft Fair- The Menomonee Falls Choir programs annual Jingle Bell Craft Fair will take place on Sunday November 20^th from 9 am - 3 pm. at the high school. We have 150 vendors in two gyms, food, raffles and bake sale. This is a great way to get your holiday shopping in. All vendors are handmade arts and crafts. Proceeds go towards our choir program.

Admission is $4, please use this link to purchase a ticket online: https://fallsschools.ticketspice.com/jingle-bell-craft-fair-ga-2022

Looking forward to a great week ahead! Thank you for taking the time to read this update and please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds you well. What a fantastic week here at Valley View! We now have our Gaga Ball pit up and running and students are enjoying that during recess time, students had fun attending the book fair, and our Intergenerational Day was finally back in session face-to-face. Thank you so much to all of the volunteers who made our Book Fair and Intergenerational Day a success. We appreciate all of your time and hard work!

Shady/Valley PTO- The next PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Shady Lane Elementary. I hope to see you there!

Intergenerational Day- A message from Drea Michel: The 2022 Intergenerational day is a wrap! Shady Valley PTO would like to thank all of the Valley View staff and parents that donated their time to the planning and execution of this event! We couldn’t have pulled this event off without the generous donations of Kwik Trip, Salon Jade, Culver’s, Chick-fil-A, and of course, our Valley View Parents. It was wonderful to see grandparents/VIP guests in the hallways, the smiling faces of our kiddos, and to experience community! We can’t wait for next year!

Restaurant Night- Please save the date for Thursday, November 17th, from 4:00-8:00 p.m, and order from Chick-fil-A here in Menomonee Falls. 20% of the sales will go directly back to our PTO.

Festival of Trees- The Elementary Art Department will be hosting the 10th annual Festival of Trees at Ben Franklin Elementary School this year on Tuesday, November 22, at 4:30 p.m. Please meet by the Ben Franklin front office doors. All students K-5th grade have made hundreds of handmade ornaments for this community art experience. Hope to see you there!

Falls Summer Academy- The 2023 dates and locations for the summer academy have been announced:

Session 1: June 19-June 30, 2023

Session 2: July 10- July 21, 2023

Locations:

4K-2 at Ben Franklin Elementary

3-5 at Riverside Elementary

6-8 at Menomonee Falls High School (due to planned construction at North Middle School)

9-12 at Menomonee Falls High School

No School- Just a quick reminder that there will be no school November 23-25th.

I am looking forward to another fantastic week here at Valley View Elementary! If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I appreciate your time.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

Hope all is well! We had a great week here at Valley View and I am so grateful to be the Principal here with such an amazing group of students. They make me laugh every single day and are kind, considerate, and make Valley View a wonderful place to learn.

Festival of Trees- The Elementary Art Department will be hosting the 10th annual Festival of Trees at Ben Franklin Elementary School this year on Tuesday, November 22, at 4:30 p.m. Please meet by the Ben Franklin front office doors. All students K-5th grade have made hundreds of handmade ornaments for this community art experience. Hope to see you there!

No School- Just a quick reminder that there will be no school November 23-28th. Students will resume classes on Tuesday, November 29th.

5th Grade Concert- Please join us for the 5th grade concert on Thursday, December 1, at 6:00 p.m. in the Valley View gym. Students should report to their classrooms no earlier than 5:45 p.m.

Candy Cane Gram Fundraiser- PTO is holding a candy cane gram fundraiser. Please see the information Candy Cane Grams 2022.pdf

Outside Winter Gear- Just a friendly reminder to send your child(ren) with appropriate cold weather clothing that allows them to stay warm when outside at recess, and check that zippers are in good working condition.

• Should snow exist, students must have boots and snow pants to leave the blacktop.
• That being said, boots are highly recommended even on the blacktop since it can get sloppy and wet on the blacktop areas.
• You may wish to send extra mittens, hats, and/or socks as they sometimes become wet outside during play.
• Please consider giving snow gear a good wash as often as you can.
• If you need assistance with any winter items, please reach out to Mrs. Mattson or me.

Falls Summer Academy- The 2023 dates and locations for the summer academy have been announced:

Session 1: June 19-June 30, 2023

Session 2: July 10- July 21, 2023

Locations:

4K-2 at Ben Franklin Elementary

3-5 at Riverside Elementary

6-8 at Menomonee Falls High School (due to planned construction at North Middle School)

9-12 at Menomonee Falls High School

It will be a great two days of learning here at Valley View! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break and be well.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds you well and that you were able to enjoy some time with your loved ones over the Thanksgiving break. If you were able to attend the Festival of Trees on the Tuesday before break at Ben Franklin, thank you for coming out to see the Valley View tree and student ornaments. If you were unable to attend, you can still see all of the trees on display at Ben Franklin throughout December.

No School Tomorrow- Just a quick reminder that there is no school for students tomorrow, Monday, November 28th. Teachers will be working on completing Trimester One report cards.

5th Grade Concert- Please join us for the 5th grade concert on Thursday, December 1, at 6:00 p.m. in the Valley View gym. Students should report to their classrooms no earlier than 5:45 p.m. See you there!

Candy Cane Gram Fundraiser- PTO is holding a candy cane gram fundraiser. Please see the information Candy Cane Grams 2022.pdf

Staff Favorites- If you are looking for something to buy your favorite Valley View staff member, Shady/Valley PTO has put together this spreadsheet just for you! Check it out HERE.

Community Opportunities-

• Click on the eFlyers link to learn about community opportunities and events for SDMF families. Community organizations with enrichment opportunities for children in our community can promote events through our eFlyer portal. Click here to learn more.

Outside Winter Gear- Just a friendly reminder to send your child(ren) with appropriate cold weather clothing that allows them to stay warm when outside at recess, and check that zippers are in good working condition.

• Should snow exist, students must have boots and snow pants to leave the blacktop.
• That being said, boots are highly recommended even on the blacktop since it can get sloppy and wet on the blacktop areas.
• You may wish to send extra mittens, hats, and/or socks as they sometimes become wet outside during play.
• Please consider giving snow gear a good wash as often as you can.
• If you need assistance with any winter items, please reach out to Mrs. Mattson or me.

Falls Summer Academy- The 2023 dates and locations for the summer academy have been announced:

Session 1: June 19-June 30, 2023

Session 2: July 10- July 21, 2023

Locations:

4K-2 at Ben Franklin Elementary

3-5 at Riverside Elementary

6-8 at Menomonee Falls High School (due to planned construction at North Middle School)

9-12 at Menomonee Falls High School

I am looking forward to a great 4-day week here at Valley View Elementary School! If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out to me via email or phone.

Thank you for your time,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622/tambjen@sdmfschools.org

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well. It was a great week at Valley View and we enjoyed listening to the 5th grade students sing their winter songs to us during their concert. Speaking of winter, I think the cold weather is definitely here to stay. Just a friendly reminder to please send your child(ren) with clothing to keep them warm for outdoor recess.

Volunteers Needed- I am looking for adult volunteers to give teachers the gift of time this month. If you are able to help out, please sign up HERE.

Candy Cane Grams- You can still get your candy grams! Candy Grams Information

PTO News-

• We need a couple more volunteers to organize and assemble candygrams to help make it go as fast as possible. There are 2 dates available and if all slots are filled, should only be a 1 hour time commitment, from 4p-5p on Dec. 8th &/or Dec. 16th.

Here is the link to volunteer to help with candy grams:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090F49AEAD2AA1FC1-candy

• For those that would like to help their teachers ‘refresh’ their classrooms going into the new year, we’ve started a google doc with a link to any teacher’s Amazon list that has chosen to participate. This is a ‘living’ document that will be updated as teachers provide their links.

Here is the link for the Amazon Lists:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11BsimFTjZ0Gzym1YoK6TyzGX32ZqtCRODvvowWheKWU/edit

• There will be no PTO meeting this month. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
• PTO December Events Calendar

Outside Winter Gear- Just a friendly reminder to send your child(ren) with appropriate cold weather clothing that allows them to stay warm when outside at recess, and check that zippers are in good working condition.

• Should snow exist, students must have boots and snow pants to leave the blacktop.
• That being said, boots are highly recommended even on the blacktop since it can get sloppy and wet on the blacktop areas.
• You may wish to send extra mittens, hats, and/or socks as they sometimes become wet outside during play.
• Please consider giving snow gear a good wash as often as you can.
• If you need assistance with any winter items, please reach out to Mrs. Mattson or me.

Falls Summer Academy- The 2023 dates and locations for the summer academy have been announced:

Session 1: June 19-June 30, 2023

Session 2: July 10- July 21, 2023

Locations:

4K-2 at Ben Franklin Elementary

3-5 at Riverside Elementary

6-8 at Menomonee Falls High School (due to planned construction at North Middle School)

9-12 at Menomonee Falls High School

I am looking forward to another great week of learning here at Valley View. If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622/tambjen@sdmfschools.org

Hello Valley View Families,

Hope you are having a nice weekend! We had a great week here at Valley View and I know most of the students were excited about all the snow on Friday! Unfortunately, when they return on Monday most or all of their snow forts, etc., will be melted. Thank you for sending your child(ren) with the proper snow gear so that they can play in the snow and keep warm while outside for recess.

Volunteers Needed- I am looking for adult volunteers to give teachers the gift of time this month. If you are able to help out, please sign up HERE. If you have signed up already, thank you. In order to help on this day, don't forget to fill out the online volunteer form that can be found by clicking on THIS LINK.

NED Assembly- On Wednesday, 12/14, Valley View students and staff will be welcoming The NED show. The NED show is a character education program that centers around three important messages: Never give up, Encourage Others, and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about NED’s three messages while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks. Following the assembly, students will have the opportunity to buy yo-yo’s as a tangible reminder of NED’s message. While learning to yo, children will make mistakes, try again and improve. The cost of the yo-yo’s will range from $10-$16. If you or your child are interested in purchasing a yo-yo, please send money in a envelope. Students will have the opportunity to purchase yo-yo’s during lunch December 15-20^th and will have a safe space to practice/play with their yo-yo’s during their lunch recess time.

PTO- The holiday season is here! I hope everyone is enjoying spending time with family, baking, shopping, and much more. The PTO Sunshine Committee will be providing holiday treats for Valley View on Monday, December 19^th, and need your help. Please see the sign up to volunteer.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4EA8AC29A0F58-holiday1

• For those that would like to help their teachers ‘refresh’ their classrooms going into the new year, we’ve started a google doc with a link to any teacher’s Amazon list that has chosen to participate. This is a ‘living’ document that will be updated as teachers provide their links.

Here is the link for the Amazon Lists:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11BsimFTjZ0Gzym1YoK6TyzGX32ZqtCRODvvowWheKWU/edit

• There will be no PTO meeting this month. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
• PTO December Events Calendar

5th Grade DARE Graduation- On Thursday, December 15, we will be hosting the 5th grade DARE graduation in the gym starting at 2:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing our 5th grade families for this event!

Restaurant Night Out- There is another PTO restaurant night coming up next Monday, December 19^th at Noodles. Check out details here. noodles restaurant night info graphic FB.png

Optimist Club- A huge thank you and shout out to The Menomonee Falls Optimist Club who recently donated $3,000 of winter wear in various sizes to our District Resource Reach-Out Room.

Winter Break- There will be NO SCHOOL on Friday, December 23- Monday, January 2, 2023. We will return to school on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

It's going to be another great week! If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622/tambjen@sdmfschools.org

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend so far. Another Sunday without a Packer game means I actually have to get to all of my chores I usually put off because I am busy loudly cheering on the green and gold. As I write this, though, I am watching and cheering on the World Cup Teams...so the laundry can wait!

Volunteers- Thank you to those who were able to sign up for coming into Valley View on Wednesday, December 21, so that our teachers may have the gift of time. I am still looking for some help for Mrs. Khan's 4th grade class, Mrs. Peterson's and Mrs. Gersmeyer's 5th grade classes. Please make sure you have filled out the volunteer paperwork which can be found HERE. If you are still able to help, please see the schedule HERE.

Dress Up Days- To make this week a little more fun, we have some dress up days if you child(ren) would like to participate:

• Monday, 12/19- Flannel Day
• Tuesday, 12/20- Festive Wear
• Wednesday, 12/21- White Out (wear all white)
• Thursday, 12/22- Pajama Day

Restaurant Night Out- On Monday, December 19, the Shady/Valley PTO would like to invite you, your family, friends, etc. to eat out at Noodles & Company from 4:00-8:00 p.m. For more information click HERE. Spread the word!

Winter Weather Gear- It is going to be super cold this week! Please make sure your child(ren) are dressed warmly for outdoor recess. We encourage winter boots as well even if they are just playing on the blacktop. If you need help with any winter items, please reach out to Deb in the office or me and we would be happy to help.

Winter Break- Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school on Friday, December 23- Monday, January 2. We will return to school on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

It's going to be a great week!

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary School Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well and that you all had a wonderful winter break. Here are some items worth noting as we move into 2023:

No School- Just a quick reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Monday, January 2, 2023. We look forward to seeing students back on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Cold Cash for College- Shady/Valley PTO will be sending out some information to you this week about Cold Cash for College which will be held January 9-13, 2023. This is an opportunity for us to give scholarships to Valley View and Shady Lane alumni. More to come...

Community Opportunities- Click HERE to learn more about community opportunities and events for SDMF families.

Gift of Time- Thank you again to those parents/adults that were able to volunteer on Wednesday, 12/21, in order to give teachers the gift of time. I really appreciate it!

If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out. It's going to be a great week!

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622/tambjen@sdmfschools.org

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well. We had a great week here at Valley View as we welcomed students back from a long winter break. On Monday and Tuesday, students participated in our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) rotations as we reviewed the Knight Pride expectations at various locations around the school including the playground and the bus. We continue to emphasize being respectful, being responsible, and being safe.

Cold Cash for College- Please read this flyer for more information on Cold Cash for College. To go along with this fundraiser for Shady Lane and Valley View alumni, we have some dress up days planned if your child(ren) would like to participate:

Monday, 1/9- Sports Day (jerseys, team colors and/or athletic wear)

Tuesday, 1/10- 80's Day (It is actually the 80th day of school)

Wednesday, 1/11- Wacky Wednesday (crazy hair, mismatched socks, shoes, clothing, or wear your clothing backwards)

Thursday, 1/12- Class Color Day (Grade 3= Green, Grade 4= Blue, Grade 5=Red)

Friday, 1/13- Pajama Day

PTO Meeting/Events- Please join us for a PTO meeting on Tuesday, January 17, @ Shady Lane, 6:30 p.m. Free child care will be provided! See the PTO January Events

Student Dress- Students will be introduced to this dress code at the end of January. We ask that students follow the attached dress code and are consistent with Riverside Elementary in our approach together at the 3-5th grade schools. Valley View/Riverside Dress Code

Winter Carnival- The Menomonee Falls High School Winter Carnival will be held on February 19, from 11:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Winter Carnival Information Flyer

No School- Just a quick reminder that there will be no school on Monday, January 16, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

It's going to be a great week! Please reach out if there is anything you need.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope everyone is well. We had a super week here at Valley View! Students were working hard and as I walked around from classroom to classroom and saw them working on essays, reading their books of choice, trying to solve word problems with mixed numbers, enjoying a read aloud, and the list goes on... We also knocked it out of the park with the Cold Cash for College Fundraiser and raised over $2,400 for Shady/Valley alumni scholarships. Thank you!

No School- There will be no school on Monday, January 16, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In addition, there will be no school for students on Monday, January 23, due to professional development.

Shady/Valley PTO- Please join us for a PTO meeting on Tuesday, January 17, @ 6:30 p.m. at Shady Lane Elementary in the Cafeteria. Child care will be provided. Hope to see you there!

In a couple short weeks we will be hosting another FREE Family Event - Family Movie Night and WE NEED YOUR HELP picking a movie!

Click on the link below to cast your (child’s) VOTE for the movie they would like to see.

The options are: Encanto, Sing 2 or Minions: The Rise of Gru

(The link includes an optional 2 min. trailer of each movie if you’d like to check them out before you vote.)

Please click here to VOTE: https://forms.gle/hhbQyWp9NiWuk1GC8: by Friday, January 20th!

Note: The movie with the most votes will be announced the week of the event on the flyer that will come home with your child.

(Movie Night will be at Shady Lane (in the gym) on Friday, January 27th @ 6:30pm, doors open at 6pm.)

Youth Football- Please see Junior Phoenix Football Flyer for more information.

Restaurant Night Out- Please consider ordering from Panera on Thursday, January 19. Panera- Restaurant Night Out

Talent Show- What is your Talent? After two years the PTO is able to bring back the Talent Show! Mark your calendars for February 28th at 6:30pm. Perform your talent on stage at the high school auditorium surrounded by family and friends! No Auditions required, however, limited slots! Form deadline is January 26th.Talent Show Form 2023

It's going to be a great week! Looking forward to seeing student back on Tuesday, January 17th!

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope all is well and you are enjoying the weekend so far. Just a quick reminder that students will have no school tomorrow, Monday, January 23, due to a professional development day for staff.

Family Movie Night- Just a friendly reminder that Family Movie Night is this Friday, January 27, @ 6:30 p.m. at Shady Lane Elementary School. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. The votes are in and the winner is... Minions: The Rise of Gru! The PTO is still looking for volunteers, so please consider helping out. Sign up HERE: https://signup.com/go/fbVSGBB

Absences- We kindly request that when you send a teacher an email about your child(ren)'s absences-- sick, vacation, etc., that you add Mrs. Mattson, our Administrative Assistant to those emails as she takes care of attendance in Power School. Her email address is mattdeb@sdmfschools.org Thank you!

Yearbooks- If you are interested in ordering a yearbook for this school year, they can be ordered using this link: https://orders.schoolandsportpics.com/ordering/with?key=3UAB8D7K

Kindness Squad- Valley View will be creating a school Kindness Squad! The purpose of the squad is simple: To spread kindness and positivity throughout the school and community! If your child(ren) are interested, they can fill out the application and turn it into their teacher by Friday, February 3.

Jr. Phoenix Cheerleading- Please see the flyer if you have a child that would be interested in the Junior Phoenix Cheerleading Squad. Jr. Phoenix Cheerleading Squad

Flyers of Interest- Please check out the flyers of interest to learn more about community opportunities and events for SDMF families.

Talent Show- What is your Talent? After two years the PTO is able to bring back the Talent Show! Mark your calendars for February 28th at 6:30pm. Perform your talent on stage at the high school auditorium surrounded by family and friends! No Auditions required, however, limited slots! Form deadline is January 26th.Talent Show Form 2023

It's going to be a great week! I look forward to seeing students back on Tuesday, January 24th. If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope everyone is doing well and having a great weekend so far. One of the highlights this week at Valley View was our school-wide PBIS Assembly in which we recognized Students of the Month for showing Inclusivity. We also introduced our next theme of the month, Give and Get Respect.

• Yearbooks- If you are interested in ordering a yearbook for this school year, please use this link: https://orders.schoolandsportpics.com/ordering/with?key=3UAB8D7K
• Morning Drop-off- Just a friendly reminder that we do not have supervision on the playground before school until 8:30 a.m. We kindly ask that you do not drop your child(ren) off before that time. Thank you!
• Cheerleading- If you have a child interested in the Junior Phoenix Cheerleading Squad, please see this flyer: Jr. Phoenix Cheerleading Squad
• Youth Football- If you have a child interested in the Junior Phoenix Youth Football Program, please see this flyer: Youth Football Flyer
• Recess Clothing- This week is going to be brutally cold. Please take some time to make sure your child(ren) have warm clothing for outside, and with the snow, please send snow pants and boots. If the raw temperature or wind chill (feels like) is below zero, we will have indoor recess. If it is zero or above, we will go outside.
• Flyers of Interest- To learn more about community opportunities and events for SDMF families, please see the flyers of interest
• Reading Engagement- Please continue to ask your child(ren) about what they are reading, to see their reading logs, what their teacher's "Hot Read" book is, and/or their "Someday Book List."

It's going to be a great week! If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope everyone is doing well. I'm happy to hear that the temperatures are going to be warmer than last week! Here are some friendly reminders for the week ahead:

• Counseling Week- February 6-10, 2023, is National School Counseling Week. This week is in honor of the tremendous impact counselors have in helping students achieve school success. The 2023 theme is: Helping Students Dream Big. Thank you to Nicole Bakalars, Valley View Elementary School Counselor.
• Vision Screening- Healthy vision is important for learning and success in school. For most children, 80% of learning happens visually. To make sure your child is vision ready for success in school, we have scheduled a vision screening for students in grades 3,4 and 5 on Thursday, February 9th. If you would like your child to have a vision screening, please reach out to your School Nurse or child's Teacher saying that you would like them screened on 2/9/2023. This is completely free and is available to any child at Valley View. If you have any questions or concerns about vision screening, please contact School Nurse, Alyssa Luedtke @ 262-255-8470 x6483 or luedaly@sdmfschools.org.
• 100th Day of School- We will be celebrating the 100th day of school on Thursday, February 9th. Students are welcome to dress up in their best 100th day outfits.
• Talent Show- Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 28, @ 6:30 p.m., at the High School Auditorium. Even if your child(ren) are not participating, we still hope you will join us!
• District Flyers of Interest- Please check out the Flyers of Interest
• No School- Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school for students on Friday, February 17th, as this is a Professional Development day for all staff.

It's going to be a great week! If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well! We had a great week here at Valley View! One of the highlights of the week was on Wednesday when Belman Homes came in for a presentation to the students and staff about the house project called Operation Finally Home that they have begun on the corner of Custer and Town Hall Rd. for an Army Veteran and his family. They have asked us to make Notes of Love to hang in the house for the family to read. We are all very excited to be a part of this project! Here are some reminders for the week ahead:

• No School- There will be no school for students on Friday, February 17, due to a Professional Development Day for staff.
• Girls on the Run- It is that time of the year where 5th Grade Girls will be able to join Girls on the Run and unlock their Star Power! More information came home with the 5th Grade Girls on Friday for you to sign them up. Feel free to contact the coaches for more information:

Candice Southcott SoutCan@sdmfschools.org

Lindsay Feddersen feddlin@sdmfschools.org

Erin Olson olsoeri@sdmfschools.org

• Medical Excuse- Whenever your child(ren) are seeing a doctor, please ask for a note for school. When you have a doctor's excuse, it does not count toward your ten days.
• High School Winter Carnival - Menomonee Falls High School Winter Carnival will be held February 19th from 11:00am-2:00pm. The carnival is geared towards children ages 1-10. Admission is free but all activities and fun stuff require tickets which cost .50 each. Carnival games, face painting and bouncy attractions are between 1-4 tickets. There is also an all-day bounce wrist band available to purchase for $10. The Booster Club will provide food to purchase as well. All proceeds from the event go towards Menomonee Falls High School student council scholarships. Winter Carnival .jpg
• Menomonee Falls Little League Baseball Registration: Registration has started for Menomonee Falls Little League. Our little league is one of the largest and oldest in the state. If your child is interested in participated, please see the attached flyer for more details.Little League Flyer.pdf

It's going to be another great week! Please reach out if there is anything I can do for you.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well. It was a shorter week than expected last week, but we are looking forward to a full five days of learning this week! Here are some friendly reminders:

• Kids Heart Challenge- This Friday, 2/24, will be our Kids Heart Challenge Event in the gym. Please note that all donations are due on this day and students are welcome to wear workout clothing and/or the color red.
• Read Across America- We will be celebrating Read Across America the week of February 27- March 2. Students are welcome to dress up this week:
  • Monday, 2/27- Make your books come alive: dress up as your favorite book character
  • Tuesday, 2/28- Tent Tuesday: bring blankets to form into a tent
  • Wednesday, 3/1: Wacky Wednesday
  • Thursday, 3/2: Pajama Day
  • Friday, 3/3: No School
• Talent Show- Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 28, @ 6:30 p.m., at the High School Auditorium. Even if your child(ren) are not participating, we still hope you will join us!
• Food Service- Food Service is hiring! We are looking for several motivated individuals who enjoy a fast-paced environment with weekends, holidays, and summers off. Food Service Posting Flyer
• Conferences- On Wednesday, March 8, from 3:00-7:00 p.m., we will be hosting parent/teacher conferences. If your child's teacher needs to meet with you, they will be reaching out to you in the next week or so to schedule something. If you have not been contacted and would still like to have a conference, please reach out to the teacher to request one.

It's going to be a great week! Please reach out if there is anything I can do for you.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the weekend. What a fantastic week we had here at Valley View! Two big highlights were the Kids Heart Challenge and the Operation Finally Home field trip to the house on the corner of Custer Lane and Town Hall Road. Please check out the pictures on our Valley View Facebook Page.

• Read Across America- We will be celebrating this fun event Monday, February 27- Thursday, March 2nd, as a way to share our love of reading and the importance of it in our daily lives. We also will recognize the birthday of the children's author, Dr. Seuss, on March 2nd. There are some fun dress up days as well:
  • Monday, 2/27- Make your books come alive: dress as your favorite book character
  • Tuesday, 2/28- Tent Tuesday- bring blankets
  • Wednesday, 3/1- Wacky Wednesday
  • Thursday, 3/2- Pajama Day
  • Friday, 3/3 - NO SCHOOL
• Talent Show- Hope to see you at the High School Auditorium on Tuesday, February 28th @ 6:30 p.m. for the Talent Show!
• PBIS Assembly- We will be having an all-school PBIS assembly on Tuesday, February 28th, to celebrate our trait of the month, Respect.
• Youth Art Month- Here is some information from our Art Teacher, Mrs. McKendry:
  • March is Youth Art Month!
  • Youth Art Month showcases student art nationwide, providing us an opportunity to recognize skills developed through visual arts experiences, including divergent and critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, observation, and communication.
  • The School District of Menomonee Falls celebrates Youth Art Month with a 5K-12 Student Art Show at the Menomonee Falls Public Library from March 1- 21, 2023, virtual student art galleries on social media hosted by each school during the month of March and a separate virtual 5K-12 student art gallery hosted by the School District of Menomonee Falls during the month of March.
  • Ms. McKendry acknowledges and appreciates the talent and artwork of ALL students during the 2022-2023 school year! Display space in recognition of Youth Art Month is limited; should your child's artwork be selected to represent the work of all students, Ms. McKendry will reach out through email with more information. Please congratulate the students and enjoy their outstanding art!
• Conferences- On Wednesday, March 8, from 3:00-7:00 p.m., we will be hosting parent/teacher conferences. If your child's teacher needs to meet with you, they will be reaching out in the next week. If you have not been contacted and feel you would like to have a conference, please reach out to the teacher to request one. Thank you!
• Report Cards- The end of Trimester 2 is upon us. You can expect to have your child (ren)'s report card by Wednesday, March 15.
• No School- Just a friendly reminder that there will be no school for students on Friday, March 3.
• Volunteers Needed- Calling all volunteers! I am looking for some parent/guardian/adult volunteers for Wednesday, March 22nd. Please check your calendars and if you are able to help out, please sign up HERE.

It's going to be a great week! If there is anything I can do to help, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds you well. We had a great 4-day week here at Valley View! We had fun celebrating Read Across America and enjoyed the book battle, teacher swap, and dress up days. We also had our monthly PBIS Assembly celebrating the theme, Give and Get Respect. Our theme/focus for the month of March will be Hard Work. Here are some reminders for the week ahead and beyond:

• Conferences- On Wednesday, March 8, from 3:00-7:00 p.m., we will be hosting parent/teacher conferences. Please reach out to your child's teacher if you would like to meet with them.
• Shady/Valley PTO- Check out the March PTO Events Flyer
• Report Cards- It's the end of Trimester 2, which means it's report card time. You can expect to have your child's report card out to you by Wednesday, March 15th.
• Kids Heart Challenge- A big shout out to Mr. Ohm who organized the Kids Heart Challenge again this year. Our goal was to raise $18,000, and we exceeded that goal by raising, $22,897.04! Our highest year ever! Thank you for your generous donations!
• School Nutrition- We are asking for your input for menu ideas for a new spring menu rotation. Please take a few moments to fill out this survey from school nutrition. https://forms.gle/B9KEkdvpbr44Rsbs5
• Youth Art Month- Here is some information from our Art Teacher, Mrs. McKendry:
  • March is Youth Art Month!
  • Youth Art Month showcases student art nationwide, providing us an opportunity to recognize skills developed through visual arts experiences, including divergent and critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, observation, and communication.
  • The School District of Menomonee Falls celebrates Youth Art Month with a 5K-12 Student Art Show at the Menomonee Falls Public Library from March 1- 21, 2023, virtual student art galleries on social media hosted by each school during the month of March and a separate virtual 5K-12 student art gallery hosted by the School District of Menomonee Falls during the month of March.
  • Ms. McKendry acknowledges and appreciates the talent and artwork of ALL students during the 2022-2023 school year! Display space in recognition of Youth Art Month is limited; should your child's artwork be selected to represent the work of all students, Ms. McKendry will reach out through email with more information. Please congratulate the students and enjoy their outstanding art!
• Volunteers Needed- Calling all Volunteers! I am looking for some parent/guardian/adult volunteers for Wednesday, March 22nd. Sign up HERE
• Forward Exam- Every year, the state of Wisconsin sets a testing window for the Forward Exam, an exam to gauge how well students are doing in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. This year the testing window is March 20- April 28, 2023. Teachers will communicate which dates they will be testing on so that you can make sure your child is here at school.

It's going to be a great week! Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is something I can do for you.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend and remembered to spring forward one hour! It will definitely be nice to enjoy some more light into the evening. We had a great week here at Valley View! One of the big highlights was in 4th grade as they had the opportunity to take a trip to the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and had a chance to play their recorders with them as well. What a neat experience!

Here are some reminders as we look ahead:

• Grade 4 Concert- On Tuesday, March 14, students in grade 4 will perform a concert with their recorders. Students may arrive no earlier than 5:30 p.m., and head to their classrooms. The concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the gym. You are welcome to park down on the playground and enter through the glass doors next to gym. Please do not enter through the main office entrance. Thank you!
• Shady/Valley PTO- Check out the March Events Flyer
• Restaurant Night Out- Our next restaurant night out will be on Monday, March 20th @ Chipotle from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Chipotle Flyer .
• Volunteers Needed- I am still looking for adult volunteers on Wednesday, March 22nd. Please consider helping us out! Click HERE to sign up.
• Youth Art Month- Here is some information from our Art Teacher, Mrs. McKendry:
  • March is Youth Art Month!
  • Youth Art Month showcases student art nationwide, providing us an opportunity to recognize skills developed through visual arts experiences, including divergent and critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, observation, and communication.
  • The School District of Menomonee Falls celebrates Youth Art Month with a 5K-12 Student Art Show at the Menomonee Falls Public Library from March 1- 21, 2023, virtual student art galleries on social media hosted by each school during the month of March and a separate virtual 5K-12 student art gallery hosted by the School District of Menomonee Falls during the month of March.
  • Ms. McKendry acknowledges and appreciates the talent and artwork of ALL students during the 2022-2023 school year! Display space in recognition of Youth Art Month is limited; should your child's artwork be selected to represent the work of all students, Ms. McKendry will reach out through email with more information. Please congratulate the students and enjoy their outstanding art!
• Forward Exam- Every year, the state of Wisconsin sets a testing window for the Forward Exam, an exam to gauge how well students are doing in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. This year the testing window is March 20- April 28, 2023. Teachers will communicate which dates they will be testing on so that you can make sure your child is here at school.
• Kindness Squad Meeting- Our next Valley View Kindness Squad Meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 22nd, @ 8:30 a.m. in the gym. There is no rush to get to the meeting by 8:30, as student just come when they get here to school!

It's going to be another great week! If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend and if you love March Madness, this is your month! We had another great week here at Valley View! One of the big highlights was the 4th grade concert as they both sang and played their recorders. Thank you to everyone who came out to watch the performance. Here are some reminders for the week ahead and beyond:

• Forward Exam- Every year, the state of Wisconsin sets a testing window for the Forward Exam, an exam to gauge how well students are doing in relation to the Wisconsin Academic Standards. This year the testing window is March 20- April 28, 2023. Teachers will communicate which dates they will be testing on so that you can make sure your child is here at school. Grade 4 will be testing this coming week on Tuesday and Thursday.
• Volunteers Needed- Last call for volunteers! Please consider helping us out on Wednesday, March 22nd, and spending time some time with our wonderful students. Sign up HERE.
• Kindness Squad Meeting- Our next Valley View Kindness Squad Meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 22nd, @ 8:30 a.m. in the gym. There is no rush to get to the meeting by 8:30, as students can just come when they get here to school! Please bring your art boxes.
• Restaurant Night Out- Our next restaurant night out will be on Monday, March 20th @ Chipotle from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Chipotle Flyer
• Shady/Valley PTO- There will be a PTO meeting on Tuesday, March 21, @ 6:30 p.m., at Shady Lane Elementary.
• Spring Break- The SDMF will be on Spring Break, March 27-31. Students will return on Monday, April 3rd.
• McDare Night- Please come support the DARE program with the MFPD on Wednesday, April 12th.mcDARE Flyer
• No School- There will be no school for students or staff on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10. School will resume on Tuesday, April 11th.

It is going to be a great week! If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

It's hard to believe it the month of April already! I hope everyone had a great week and enjoyed the break. Here are a few reminders for the week ahead and beyond:

• Forward Testing- Grade 5 will be testing April 4,5, and 6th. Please have your child(ren) here for testing and avoid appointments if at all possible. The following week, Grades 3 and 4 will be testing.
• No School- There will be no school for students or staff on Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10th. School will resume on Tuesday, April 11th.
• Food/Treats- We encourage you to look over this document before bringing in food/treats to Valley View. Food/Treats Guidelines
• PTO Meeting- Please join us for a Shady/Valley PTO meeting on Tuesday, April 18th, @ 6:30 p.m. in the Valley View library.
• Book Fair- PTO will be hosting a book fair here at Valley View the week of April 24-28th. More information to come!
• McDARE Night- Please come out to support our DARE programs with the MFPD on Wednesday, April 12th. Hope to see you there! McDare Flyer
• Kindness Squad- Our next Kindness Squad Meeting will be held on Friday, April 21, @ 8:30 a.m. in the gym. Students are welcome to come whenever they get to school, even if it is after 8:30 a.m.
• April Theme- Our school-wide theme for April is Thoughtfulness. Through morning announcements and our classroom meetings, we will be discussing this theme and celebrating our students of the month on Monday, May 1st.

I am looking forward to seeing students tomorrow, Monday, April 3rd. It's going to be a great week! If you need anything, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well and enjoying the long weekend. We had a great week at Valley View and packed in as much learning as we could in just four days. Students in grade 5 rocked their Forward Testing this week! Here are some reminders for next week and looking ahead:

• No School- There will be no school for students on Monday, April 10th. School will resume on Tuesday, April 11th.
• McDARE Night- Please come out to support our DARE programs with the MFPD on Wednesday, April 12th. Hope to see you there! McDARE Night
• Pizza Crafters- Please consider ordering from Pizza Crafters on Tuesday, April 25th, from 4:00-8:00 p.m., to help support our students at both Shady Lane and Valley View. 10% of sales will be donated to our schools!
• Shady/Valley PTO- Please take a look at the PTO April events. Shady/Valley PTO April Events Calendar
• Grade 3 Concert- Please join us for the 3rd grade concert on Tuesday, May 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. in the gym. Hope to see you there!
• Forward Exam- Students in grades 3-5 will continue to test this week. The window closes on Friday, April 28th. If you could please hold off on any appointments until after that date and have your child(ren) to school on time, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
• Absences- Just a friendly reminder to please call the school by 9:00 a.m. when your child(ren) will not be in and be specific on any symptoms if your child is ill. We like to keep track of any patterns and may need to do a classroom deep clean if necessary.

It is going to be a great week! If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well. What a fantastic stretch of weather we had this past week and the students were super excited to be outside! I wish I could say the same for this week, but unfortunately, we are going to be back to wearing coats, hats, mittens/gloves, etc. It will be very cold tomorrow, so please remind your child to dress warmly. Here are a few reminders for the week ahead and beyond:

• Falls Summer Academy- Registration for our Falls Summer Academy opens on Sunday, April 16^th at 9 pm. Find out more information here.
• McDARE Night- Thank you to everyone who came out to support the MFPD and our DARE program on Wednesday, 4/12.
• PTO Meeting- Please join us on Tuesday, April 18, @ 6:30 p.m. for the Shady/Valley PTO meeting. We will meet in the library at Valley View Elementary and child care will be provided. Please join us! For more events in April, see PTO April Events
• Tornado Drill- This Thursday, 4/20, @ 1:45 p.m. we will participate in the 2023 Wisconsin Statewide Tornado Drill/Shelter-in-Place. April 17-21 is Tornado and Severe Weather Awareness Week. We practice so we are prepared.
• A Message from North Middle School Music Teachers- A reminder that any 5^th grader who signed up for band or orchestra at North for 6^th grade, you will be trying out instruments at North Middle School on either Wednesday, April 19 or Thursday, April 20^th in our cafeteria. Reminders from Sign- Up genius have the time frame you are signed up for. See you then!
• Grade 3 Concert- Please join us for the 3rd grade concert on Tuesday, May 2nd, at 6:00 p.m. in the gym. Hope to see you there!The Shady
• Valley PTO Multicultural Fair- This event will take place on Wednesday, May 10th, 5:30-7:30 pm in the Valley View Gym & Cafeteria. Join us for FREE food, entertainment, and family activities that celebrate the many cultures of our families and community. Do you have a culture you'd love more people to learn about or are you interested in volunteering? Sign up here!
• https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMhYD5Fw-rR67ype10ziTo4sMfPv1SKhwKK9WJ6hZB9YHOZA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
• Forward Exam- Students in grades 3-5 will continue to test this week. The window closes on Friday, April 28th. If you could please hold off on any appointments until after that date and have your child(ren) to school on time, that would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
• For 5th Graders: Interested in getting some North Middle School Spirit Wear? Here's your chance! North Spirit Wear

It's going to be a great week! If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope everyone is having a great weekend so far. We were busy this past week at Valley View with Forward Testing, so students may have come home tired and with their brains feeling a little stretched. We will finish testing up this week and then celebrate! Here is a look at the week ahead and beyond:

• Book Fair- PTO is hosting a book fair here at Valley View this week, April 24-28.
• Testing- Forward Testing will continue this week with any students who need to finish/complete testing as the window closes Friday, April 28.
• District Culture Fair- The Districtwide World Culture Fair is this Friday, April 28^th at Menomonee Falls High School from 6:00-9:00. Check out more here. Culture Fair Flyer 2023.pdf
• Parent/Caregiver Survey – Your feedback wanted - The School District of Menomonee Falls is dedicated to creating a positive experience for all we serve. We are committed to listening and responding to your experiences with our district and at Shady Lane to improve our service to you continuously. Our partners at Studer Education are providing an opportunity for you to provide feedback anonymously at the link below. Our staff at Shady Lane takes your feedback seriously and we always take time to look at the data for strengths and opportunities to improve. Please take a few minutes to complete the Parent/Caregiver Experience Survey before April 28, 2023. https://forms.hcg.com/f/41552527/2fc6/
• Concert- 3rd Grade will have their concert on Tuesday, May 2nd, @ 6:00, in the gym. The glass doors down on the playground closest to the gym will be open at 5:30 p.m.
• PTO Events- Please check out the PTO events for April PTO April Events An addition to the events will be the Smart Cow Yogurt Bar fundraiser on Tuesday, May 2nd, from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Smart Cow Flyer
• Teacher Appreciation Week is approaching fast! The week of May 1st- May 5th the PTO will be showing the teacher and staff some appreciation by treating them daily to food and experiences from around the world! Most days have been covered, however we are looking for help Thursday, May 4th in putting together the taco bar. Below are the sign up genius links for both schools.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BA9A728A4F94-taco - Shady Lane

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BA9A728A4F94-taco1 - Valley View

• Teacher Appreciation Week- See the full week planned for May 1-5 Valley View Teacher Appreciation Full Week
• The Shady Valley PTO Multicultural Fair will take place on Wednesday, May 10th, 5:30-7:30 pm in the Valley View Gym & Cafeteria. Join us for FREE food, entertainment, and family activities that celebrate the many cultures of our families and community. Do you have a culture you'd love more people to learn about or are you interested in volunteering? Sign up here!
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMhYD5Fw-rR67ype10ziTo4sMfPv1SKhwKK9WJ6hZB9YHOZA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
• Literacy Night- Save the Date- The Menomonee Falls Public Library will be hosting a Family Literacy Night for Riverside and Valley View families on Thursday, June 1^st from 5-7pm. The library will have activities to help you learn about some of the hidden treasures of the library and sign-up for the summer reading program and library cards. Come see your Valley View staff and learn more about our public library!

It is going to be a great week! Please reach out if there is anything I can do for you.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope all is well! It was a super week here at Valley View! Tomorrow is the month of May already and we officially have six weeks of school left. Students have completed all testing for the Wisconsin Forward Exam and that is definitely a celebration as they worked extremely hard. Here are some reminders for the week and beyond:

• Grade 3 Concert- We are looking forward to the 3rd grade concert on Tuesday, May 2, at 6:00 p.m. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Students should report to their classrooms by 5:45 p.m.
• A Note from PTO: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week starts NEXT WEEK! (May 1-5)
• The PTO will be showing the teachers and staff some appreciation by treating them daily to food and experiences from around the world! (See the graphic below for what is planned each day).

???? We are still looking for help Thursday, May 4th with the taco bar. Please check out the sign up genius link below to see what is still needed if you're able to contribute!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BA9A728A4F94-taco1

???? Watch for a Teacher Appreciation Note coming home in backpacks for your kiddos to fill out what they love about their teacher and send back any time next week! (Don't forget your specials teachers & other favorite staff!) If you want to do your own thing and need some ideas for what your teacher likes...below is the link to Valley View Staff Favorites and Amazon Wish Lists.

Staff Favorites: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QimTyFQw-3RoKdabDLVnIxxDBo5ygWPsJItUCRaKGT8/edit?usp=sharing

Amazon Wish Lists:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11BsimFTjZ0Gzym1YoK6TyzGX32ZqtCRODvvowWheKWU/edit?usp=sharing

As always, we appreciate everything our families do to make our teachers/staff feel appreciated so THANK YOU for your help!

• Student Dismissal/Car Pick-up- Just a friendly reminder to be safe while in the car pick up line during student dismissal at the end of the day. We appreciate your patience as students are getting in cars, etc. Thank you!
• PTO- Here are the May PTO events. May PTO Events
• The Shady Valley PTO Multicultural Fair will take place on Wednesday, May 10th, 5:30-7:30 pm in the Valley View Gym & Cafeteria. Join us for FREE food, entertainment, and family activities that celebrate the many cultures of our families and community. Do you have a culture you'd love more people to learn about or are you interested in volunteering? Sign up here!
  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMhYD5Fw-rR67ype10ziTo4sMfPv1SKhwKK9WJ6hZB9YHOZA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
• Literacy Night- Save the Date- The Menomonee Falls Public Library will be hosting a Family Literacy Night for Riverside and Valley View families on Thursday, June 1^st from 5-7pm. The library will have activities to help you learn about some of the hidden treasures of the library and sign-up for the summer reading program and library cards. Come see your Valley View staff and learn more about our public library!

It's going to be a great week! If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying the weekend. We had a fantastic week here at Valley View! Some of the highlights from the week were seeing our 3rd graders sing for us at their spring concert, our 5th graders took a visit to North Middle School, and we celebrated the trait, thoughtfulness, at our school-wide PBIS assembly. Students ended their week with an extra recess to celebrate the end of Forward Exam testing-- and Friday was an amazing weather day! Here are some reminders for the week ahead and beyond:

• Multicultural Fair- Please join us for the Shady/Valley Multicultural Fair here at Valley View on Wednesday, May 10th, 5:30-7:30 pm in the Valley View Gym & Cafeteria. Join us for FREE food, entertainment, and family activities that celebrate the many cultures of our families and community. Hope to see you there!
• Girls on the Run- From May 1st to May 16^th the Girls on the Run girls will be running a clothing drive for their community service project. The drive will be benefiting the Milwaukee Rescue Mission and donation boxes will be set up in the entrances of Shady Lane and VV. Donations accepted include new socks and underwear, as well as gently used or new school-aged clothing for spring and summer. Thank you for your support!
• PTO- Please check out the Shady/Valley May PTO Events The last PTO meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 16th, @ 6:30 p.m. in the Shady Lane cafeteria. Free child care provided! Hope to see you there!
• The Shady Lane Nursery Fundraiser is BACK and it's perfect timing for all your Mother's Day and spring planting needs! Now through the end of June, Shady Lane Nursery is giving back 25% to our PTO-just make sure to mention Shady Valley PTO when checking out. This is a great way to support local and last year we raised over $2000!
• Love & Logic - Shady Lane School Counselor Kristen Lauda will offer the nationally-recognized Love and Logic parenting program designed by the Love and Logic Institute on May 20 and June 3 in the Shady Lane cafeteria. Love and Logic is a nationally-recognized program for parents and caregivers to equip kids with character, compassion, and problem-solving skills. Space is limited to 24 families Sign Up Here!
• Registration for our Falls Summer Academy is open. Register HERE
• Family Literacy Night - Save the date for Thursday, June 1^st from 5-7pm for our Family Literacy Night at the Menomonee Falls Public Library. Valley View teachers will be there to show you all that the library has to offer for summer reading.

It is going to be a great week! Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do for you.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! We had a fantastic week here at Valley View! One of the big highlights was the Multicultural Fair on Wednesday evening-- thank you for coming to support such a special event. Here are some reminders for the week ahead and beyond:

• Shady/Valley PTO- A big shout out to the Shady/Valley PTO arranging all of the wonderful activities and gifts for Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. Thank you to families who sent in notes, flowers, etc. There will be a PTO meeting on Tuesday, May 16, @ 6:30 p.m., at Shady Lane. Free childcare will be provided-- hope to see you there! May PTO Events
• Multicultural Fair- A huge thank you to those who came out to support the Shady/Valley Multicultural Fair and for those who brought food to share with us, set up a booth, arranged the fun activities, and to all that made it a wonderful and successful event. We appreciate your time and hard work! Thank you, Shady/Valley PTO for all of your support in making this event possible too.
• Correct Contact Information-

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, it is important that we have the most up-to-date contact information for our students and their families. This includes your current address, phone number, and email address.

Having accurate contact information is critical for many reasons. We use this information to send important school updates and announcements. We also need this information to be accurate in case we need to reach you quickly in case of an emergency.

If you have moved this school year or are planning to move this summer, please complete an address change form and make an appointment with your school office to verify your new address.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in ensuring that we have the most accurate information possible. We look forward to working with you and your children in the upcoming school year.

SDMF Address Change Form (Fillable PDF)

SDMF Address Change Form (Printable)

• Morning Drop-off- This is just a friendly reminder that students should be dropped off no earlier than 8:30 a.m. We do not have supervision on the playground before that because typically most days we are in meetings. Thank you!
• Class Lists- We are currently working on class lists for the 2023-24 school year. We spend many hours of time making sure we have the best fit for your child(ren) and have spent all year getting to know them as a learner and as an individual. We do not take parent requests, but you are welcome to contact me if you feel strongly about your child's placement.
• Girls on the Run- Clothing donations will be collected until Tuesday, May 16th, for the Girls on the Run community service project. The girls are wrapping up the season this week and will be participating in their 5K event on Sunday, May 21, at American Family Field.
• Love and Logic- Shady Lane School Counselor Kristen Lauda will offer the nationally-recognized Love and Logic parenting program designed by the Love and Logic Institute on May 20 and June 3 in the Shady Lane cafeteria. Love and Logic is a nationally-recognized program for parents and caregivers to equip kids with character, compassion, and problem-solving skills. Space is limited to 24 families. Sign Up Here! Parenting the Love and Logic Way.pdf

5. Family Literacy Night - Save the date for Thursday, June 1^st from 5-7pm for our Family Literacy Night at the Menomonee Falls Public Library. Valley View teachers will be there to show you all that the library has to offer for summer reading.
6. Registration for our Falls Summer Academy is open. Register HERE

It's going to be a great week! Please do not hesitate to reach out if there is anything I can do for you.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

Hello Valley View Families,

I hope this email finds everyone well. Summer is getting closer....and you can feel the excitement that the last few weeks of school bring! We had a fantastic week here at Valley View! One of the big highlights came from 3rd graders as they had an opportunity to explore Discovery World on Thursday. Here are some reminders for the week ahead and beyond:

• Girls on the Run- Great job to the 5th grade Girls on the Run team this year and congratulations on finishing your 5K event this morning! Way to go!
• No School- There will be no school on Monday, May 29th. School will resume on Tuesday, May 30th.
• Bike Rodeo- On Tuesday, May 30th, Valley View will be partnering with the Menomonee Falls Police Department for our annual bike rodeo. They will talk with students about bike safety. Please see more information HERE.
• Falls Summer Academy-

Session 1 (June 19-30) registration deadline for elementary and middle school: May 25^th at 4:30PM.

Late registrations will not be accepted.

Session 1 registration deadline for high school students: May 25^th at 4:30PM.

High school registrations only will be accepted in person at the High School Office with Ms. Sanders from May 26-June 19, 2023.

Session 2 (July 10-21) registration deadline for elementary and middle school: June 15, 2023 at 4:30PM.

Late registrations will not be accepted.

Session 2 (July 10-21) registration deadline for high school students: June 15, 2023 at 4:30PM.

High school registrations only will be accepted in person at the High School Office with Ms. Sanders from June16-June 19, 2023.

Additional information can be found on the Falls Summer Academy website.

Families can complete online registration via the their account in the ActiveNet portal.

If families have questions about Falls Summer Academy registrations, please call the CE&Rec Office at 262-255-8460 or email Laura Alva Garcia at alvalau@sdmfschools.org

• Communication Survey- Falls Schools believes that understanding the needs and preferences of our school community is essential for us to provide effective communication services and meet the expectations of our stakeholders.

As an organization committed to continuous improvement, we constantly strive to enhance our communication strategies, ensuring they align with the evolving needs of our school families.

Please take a few minutes to complete a comprehensive communication survey that covers various aspects of our communication channels, content, frequency, and delivery methods. The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. Your responses are anonymous and will help us enhance our communication strategies at the district and school level. The survey will close on June 2, 2023.

Thank you for your time, support, and commitment to helping us improve our communication practices. communication survey for stakeholders

5. Family Literacy Night - Save the date for Thursday, June 1^st from 5-7pm for our Family Literacy Night at the Menomonee Falls Public Library. Valley View teachers will be there to show you all that the library has to offer for summer reading. Hope to see you there!
6. Class Lists- We are currently working on class lists for the 2023-24 school year. We spend many hours of time making sure we have the best fit for your child(ren) and have spent all year getting to know them as a learner and as an individual. We do not take parent requests, but you are welcome to contact me if you feel strongly about your child's placement.
7. Morning Drop-off- This is just a friendly reminder that students should be dropped off no earlier than 8:30 a.m. We do not have supervision on the playground before that because typically most days we are in meetings. Thank you!
8. 5th Grade Recognition- We will celebrate our 5th grade Valiant Knights on Wednesday, June 7th, @ 12:30 p.m., in the Valley View gym.
9. Correct Contact Information- As we prepare for the upcoming school year, it is important that we have the most up-to-date contact information for our students and their families. This includes your current address, phone number, and email address. Having accurate contact information is critical for many reasons. We use this information to send important school updates and announcements. We also need this information to be accurate in case we need to reach you quickly in case of an emergency. If you have moved this school year or are planning to move this summer, please complete an address change form and make an appointment with your school office to verify your new address. Thank you for your cooperation and support in ensuring that we have the most accurate information possible. We look forward to working with you and your children in the upcoming school year.
10. SDMF Address Change Form (Fillable PDF)

SDMF Address Change Form (Printable)

It's going to be a great week! If there is anything I can do for you, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Take care,

Jenni Tamblingson

Valley View Elementary Principal

262-250-2622