From The Principals…..
Happy Friday!
Thank you to everyone who attended out first PTO meeting on Tuesday evening! We had a great turn out. We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to support our activities and events here at school.
Your children have been working hard the last several weeks taking assessments, diving into learning, and practicing appropriate HAWK Way behavior. We appreciate your support in encouraging their strong work ethic and positive behavior.
Please read all of the information below for important news and events. As always, reach out to us with any celebrations, concerns, or comments.
Sincerely,
Dr. Monroe and Mrs. Butz
Need To Know….
PARENT PICK_UP/DROP-OFF REMINDERS
We hope you and your students are doing well and excited about the new school year. As we settle into this fresh start, we want to remind you about our important pick-up and drop-off procedures. These procedures are in place to ensure the safety of our students and staff.
For Elementary and Early Childhood students, please use the circle drive in front of the early childhood center. This area is staffed with district employees and designed to efficiently and safely accommodate younger students.
Parents of Middle and High School students, please enter the parking lot near the softball field off Main Street and drop off and pick up your students in the designated area. The main parking lot is reserved for staff parking and school buses only.
By following these designated drop-off and pick-up points, we can work together to create a safer and more efficient environment for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding of the importance of student safety.
Picture Day: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Wagner Portrait Group will be photographing students for portrait packages & school records. ONLY ONLINE ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED. (Please do not bring checks, cash, or order forms to school as they will no longer be accepted.)
Online Pre-Order Password: 8B4U7Z8W
Can’t order online or have other questions? We are happy to help! 314-567-5900
Hall Pass 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
Book Break Information:
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are pleased to let you know that this year, our school has access to a wonderful author visit website, BookBreak! Our first visits are coming up with author Peter H. Reynolds and Kelly Yang! As part of our school’s subscription to BookBreak, our students can record video questions for the authors which may be shown on the nationwide livestream! The questions should be no more than 20 seconds long and directed towards a specific author. (All authors are listed on the submission form.) BookBreak will let us know if one of our students has been chosen. For more information and instructions on how to submit the videos, please see the attached flyer.
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
Hawk Run:
Dear Parents, Valley Park Elementary’s 18th Annual Hawk Run is scheduled for Friday, October 6th between 12:00 and 2:30 P.M. Our rainout date is Friday, October 13th. The run is for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classes, and is approximately a one-mile course around the school campus. We will have six races. We are inviting parents or relatives to join in the fun. Please help our students by sending the message that fitness is important in our lives. Volunteers are needed as well to help with refreshments or race officials around the course. If you would like to volunteer for the Hawk Run, please complete the paper that was sent home with your child and return it to Coach Menley. All volunteers and spectators must be screened through our Hall Pass System. We want to ensure that everyone on campus is safe. We encourage anyone who is planning on attending to stop by our office in advance to check in so that your visitor badge will be ready on Friday. You can also check in on the Friday of the run but be prepared that there may be a wait.
Schedule of Races
3rd Grade Girls 12:15 pm
3rd Grade Boys 12:30 pm
4th Grade Girls 1:00 pm
4th Grade Boys 1:15 pm
5th Grade Girls 1:45 pm
5th Grade Boys 2:00 pm
Awards ceremony 2:30-2:45 pm
For each race, students may choose to compete by racing with a chance to earn a medal (top 10), or choose to participate noncompetitively by jogging and/or walking. Every student crossing the finish line will receive a special Hawk Run Ribbon.
Volunteers please report to the Elem. office, then come to the gym. Any questions please contact Coach Menley at 636-923-3572.
Coach Menley- Physical Education Instructor
Click Here to access the t-shirt order form for the Hawk Run!
Harmony Hawks:
Harmony Hawks is starting back up! Harmony Hawks is open to all 4th and 5th grade students. This is an extracurricular music group for students who want to work hard and perform. We are focusing on moving and singing this Fall. We will be performing at the Valley Park Choir Concert on December 7th, 2023, at 6:30pm.
For more information please click here. The deadline for sign-ups is September 18th.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Shrum
Valley Park Elementary School Music Teacher
Early Childhood and Parents as Teachers Event
Important Dates:
September 22nd- No School
September 27th- Fall Pictures
September 27th- Board of Education Meeting at 7:00pm
September 29th- TJ Pizza Orders and Money Due
VALLEY PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Dr. Jan Monroe, Principal
Mrs. Kaily Butz, Assistant Principal