From The Principals…..
Happy Friday!
Week two is complete and we are going strong! It was a fantastic week digging deeper into our learning and mastering our routines. We are proud of our VEP Hawks!
This is a reminder that we are off school Monday, September 4th for Labor Day. We hope you enjoy your 3 day weekend! Please read the information below for important news and events. As always, please feel free to reach out with any celebrations, concerns, or comments!
Sincerely,
Dr. Monroe and Mrs. Butz
Need To Know….
New Valley Park Website and App: 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.
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3EGAQ3y
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/41sKSz7
*** 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.
Parent Drop-Off: Parents please drop off your child at the back circle by our ECC. If you need to come in for any reason please park at the Middle School parking lot and walk over. The main lot will be blocked off so we can safely unload buses.
Saebers/ MySaebers: Parents, we will be giving the Sabers and MySabers survey to our students. Please read this parent letter for more information.
Visitor Management System: Valley Park School District welcomes parents and other community members into schools for special events, meetings, tours, and other occasions. However, keeping students and staff safe at school is something we take very seriously. To increase security at all our school buildings, we have been utilizing the Hall Pass Visitors Management System to track visitors. The system is simple and easy to use. The only thing you need is a government-issued ID.
TJ’s Pizza Fundraiser information and order forms will be coming home today!
Official Kick Off: Tuesday, September 5th
Due Date: Tuesday, September 25th
Payment is due with the order form
Checks MUST be made out to Valley Park Elementary PTO
Delivery: Wednesday, October 25th from 5:00-6:30 (During parent/teacher conferences)
Please be on time as the pizzas must remain frozen
Annual Update: Students who have not completed the Annual Update will lose their technology access on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. In order to avoid service interruption, please go into infinite campus and follow these steps:
To complete your Annual Update:
1. Log into your Infinite Campus Parent Portal
2. Click "More" on the side menu
3. Select "Online Registration"
4. Choose "Click here to go to Existing Student Registration"
If you do not have a parent portal account, please complete this Portal Request Form. For more information, please visit https://www.vpschools.org/onlineregistration
If you have any questions regarding Infinite Campus and the annual update, please email infinitecampus@vpschools.org.
VPE/ ECC Google Calendar: If you would like to add the VPE and ECC google calendar to your google you can click on this and in the bottom right corner you will see a button that has a “+ Google calendar” We will be updating this calendar as events and dates arise. This will be the most accurate calendar.
Student Handbook: Here is the student/ parent handbook. Please look over it with your child and review the HAWK way expectations. A copy is also being sent home today with your child.
Free and Reduced Lunch: 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
Important Dates:
September 4th- No School Observed Labor Day
September 5th- TJ Pizza Kick Off
September 12th- PTO meeting at 6:30
September 22nd- No School
September 29th- TJ Pizza Orders and Money Due
VALLEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dr. Jan Monroe, Principal
Mrs. Kaily Butz, Assistant Principal