Jeremy Karel - Principal
jkarel@rockfordschools.org
Address: 405 Summit Ave, Rockford, MI 49341
Website: www.rockfordschools.org
Phone: (616) 863-6366
a note from mr. Karel
Dear Parents,
This is our last call for yearbook orders. Please note that the school DOES NOT order extras. If you want to secure a yearbook for your student, please order today.
Charlotte’s Web Reading Schedule
March 24 - pages 138-143
March 25 - pages 144-154
March 26 - pages 155-171
March 27 - pages 172-184
March 28 - DRESS UP DAY
Coming up:
3/26/25: Early release day
3/28/25 Battle of the Books
4/3/25 - 4/11/25: No School: Spring Break!
-Mr. Karel
dress up day osob celebration!
In celebration of wrapping up our One School, One Book, story, Friday, March 28th will be "dress as your favorite Charlotte's Web character." Fern, a farmer, or even Wilbur...who is your favorite character?
Let's bring the book to life!
battle of the books
Congratulations to our 5th grade students who will represent Valley View at this year's Battle of the Books. Battle of the Books is a reading incentive program for students in 3rd thru 12th grades. Students read books and come together as a group to demonstrate their abilities and to test their knowledge of the books they have read. The students will compete against the other elementary schools in the district in a chance to bring the title home to Valley View!
Best of luck to this year's team!!
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starbooks cafe...
...was such a major success, we're expanding it! Starbooks Cafe, our school library’s book-tasting event, has become an instant smash hit, drawing in students eager to sample new literary flavors. With a cozy, café-style setup complete with menu of exciting books across different genres, the event transformed our library into a magical place to sample books. Students browsed "book flights," got a taste of different stories, and shared recommendations, creating a buzz and enthusiasm for reading. The overwhelming success of Starbooks Cafe proves that when you mix great books with a welcoming atmosphere, the love of reading flourishes! Be on the lookout right after Spring Break for invites to our younger readers to experience this ultra cool cafe.
Valley View Spring Concert
Field Day Volunteer Opportunity!
Our field day will be Thursday, May 22nd. Rain date: Friday, May 30th. 
Morning Session (DK/K/1):
- Time: 9:00–11:00 AM
- Seven classes = Seven stations
- Each station runs for 15 minutes
- Volunteers needed: 14 (2 per station)
Afternoon Session (Grades 2/3/4/5):
- Time: 12:45–3:00 PM
- Nine classes = Nine stations
- Each station runs for 15 minutes
- Volunteers needed: 18 (2 per station)
We’d love your help in making Field Day a success! If you're interested in running an activity station and having a blast with the kids, please contact Seth Powell at spowell@rockfordschools.org.
Your support is greatly needed and much appreciated!
hitch's happenings
RPS and REF officially welcomed the 8th counseling dog, Hitch, to Valley View Elementary last week. Fifth Grade students Rose, Della and Chloe gave heartwarming speeches on what having Hitch at Valley View means to them. Here's a few highlights from their speeches:
Hitch came in before one of our math tests and everyone that was nervous felt better, including me. Some people need someone who understands them without saying anything at all. Hitch is the perfect example of an amazing school dog......most important of all, he's a great listener. I look forward each day to seeing Hitch and hanging out with him in Mrs. Gardner's classroom.
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News from the PTO
PTO meetings will all be at 7:00pm in the library on the following Wednesday dates:
April 16th
May 14th
Book vending machine dates:
Our book vending machine dates are set for the rest of the year! Students can bring in two gently used books each month to earn a gold book coin. Gold coins are used in the vending machine during book swaps. Students can choose one book from the machine to take home and keep. Dates for the exchange are April 25, and May 16.
Happy reading!!
GRASP
GRASP is a correspondence program for students in Kindergarten through 8th grades which helps students maintain reading and math skills while they are on summer break. The fees for the summer of 2025 are $26 for one subject or $48 for both subjects for each student. You can enroll your student for the book version (grades K-8) or the optional online version (grades 4-8) by completing the registration and payment online. 
Rockford family night
You're invited to kick off your summer with the West Michigan Whitecaps! A portion of each ticket bought will be donated directly back to the schools. The game is on Tuesday, May 20th at 6:05pm. Gates open at 4:50pm. Tickets cost $18 each or $24 with a hotdog and a soda. Tickets can be purchased at https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Rockfordfamily25
family skate night
Lace up your skates and hit the ice with your Valley View friends, as well as families from other Rockford elementary schools! When you check in, be sure to mention Valley View Elementary, and $2 from each admission will be donated to the Valley View Elementary PTO.
Not a fan of ice skating? No problem! Join for drop-in soccer on the indoor field. Soccer admissions is just $5, and $1 from each entry will support the Valley View PTO.
Come up for a fun night! Date: Friday, April 18th from 6pm-8pm. Address: Cedar Sportsplex, 4758 Cornfield Drive, Cedar Springs, MI. Admission cost is $10. Skate rental is $5.
