VPE Hawk Happening

VPE Hawk Happening Week of 8/21

Kaily Butz

August 18, 2023

From the Principals….

Good Afternoon!


We can’t wait to see our students on MONDAY! We’ve had a wonderful week with staff preparing for the arrival of our students! 


Our preschool and elementary parents and students joined us for Meet the Teacher Night. They enjoyed getting to see their classroom and meeting their new classmates!


Our kindergarteners joined us for two days for Jump Start. They were able to be in the building and get comfortable before all students were welcomed back! They loved getting to make new friends, getting to know their teachers and learning the routines of our school! 


We spent three days with our teachers and staff building connections, participating in professional development, strengthening our skills, and collaborating as we keep going, keep GROWING! Our teachers are prepared and excited to provide our students with an engaging learning experience for your children! 


Have a fantastic weekend and get to bed early for the First Day of School!


Sincerely,

Dr. Monroe & Mrs. Butz


Need to Know….

  • We're thrilled to announce the new app for Valley Park School District! It's everything Valley Park School District , in your pocket. With the new app, you can access documents, events, news updates, and even emergency notifications. 

  • We will now be pushing out our weekly newsletters on the NEW District website and App under the news tab. You can also easily access the newsletter by going to the website https://www.vpschools.org/vpesnews. 

  • School start and end times for the 2023-2024 school year:

    • 8:15-3:15 for all K-5th grade students

    • 8:30-11:15 Pre-school Half Day students

    • 12:00-3:00 Pre-school Half Day students

    • 8:30-3:00 Pre-school Full Day students

  • Bus stops and bus pick-up and drop-off times will be available on your InfiniteCampus parent portal. If you have any questions, contact Katie Henderson at 636.923.3556.

  • If you are planning to drop off and/or pick up your Kdg-5th grade children for this school year, please email Mrs. Maxwell at kmaxwell@vpschools.org to let her know that you will need car tags for parent drop-off/pick-up. You may drop off your children starting at 8:00am in the early childhood circle drive.

  • If you are interested in Y-Care before and after school care for your Kdg-5th grade student, please contact Cal Snare at 314.965.9622. Y-Care is available in our building from 6:30am-6:00pm.

  • Free & Reduced Lunch Forms It's necessary for families to fill out the Free and Reduced Meal forms. Don't think you'll qualify? Here are some other reasons to fill out the application for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

    • School Funding: Increased funding for schools to ensure that students receive the support they need for a holistic, empowering, limitless education.

    • Athletics and Activities: Reduced fees for sports and activities.

    • College Application Fees: Discounts on fees associated with applying for college, as well as SAT and ACT fees.

    • Technology: Increased technology funds for schools to improve internet access and network services.

    • Access to Grants: Data gathered from meal applications allow access to competitive local, state and federal grants.

  • If those aren't reasons enough, for each family that fills out our Free and Reduced Meal form, Valley Park School District will enter your family into a drawing for a chance to win a $100 gift card. So please fill out a form online or print one and fill it out and turn it into the office. The website for more information and forms is https://www.vpschools.org/o/vpsd/page/free-and-reduced-price-meals 

  • A Note from the Nurse:  A reminder for parents, if your student is not feeling well with the following symptoms, please do not hesitate to keep them home from school:

    • Fever over 100.4 (24hrs without medicine: Tylenol/ibuprofen)

    • Cold symptoms (coughing, sneezing, runny nose, congestion)

    • Stomachache and/or vomiting, Diarrhea (vomiting/diarrhea to stay home 24 hours after vomiting is done)

    • Sore Throat

    • Unexplained Cough/ Shortness of Breath

    • Signs of Conjunctivitis (pinkeye)

    • Signs of Head lice (persistent itching scalp, nits in hair, or lice present)

    • Rash (if present need to be evaluated by physician)

    • Covid precautions as well, follow the Healthy Hawk Way.

  • If you have a child aged birth to five or know of a friend or family member with children this age, please call for more information on our Parents as Teachers Program. PAT is a parent education and family support program serving families who reside in Valley Park School District. Call 636.923.3689 for more information.

  • If you purchased Cardinals tickets and were unable to pick them up at meet the teacher, then they will be sent home with your child the first week of school. Information for singers has been emailed out. If you need anything please contact Mrs. Shrum at sshrum@vpschools.org

  • Mark your calendars for the 2023-2024 PTO meetings. We look forward to your participation! We will hold this year's meetings on Tuesday evenings at 6:30pm.

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VALLEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Jan Monroe, Principal

Mrs. Kaily Butz, Assistant Principal