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,
Thanks for coming out for Skate Night at Cedar Rock! We had a blast with Valley View families and in the process, raised $105 for our PTO. It was such a great night, we're thinking of having this become a regular event. Thank you to Cedar Rock for hosting and Lindsey Bush for organizing!
We are still looking for a few field day volunteers. This day is historically one of our students' favorites. Sign up to be a part of it and join in the fun!! If you are volunteering and are looking to join us for a hot dog lunch, the cost is $4. Lunch reservations can be emailed to jward@rockfordschools.org.
Have a great weekend,
-Mr. Karel
Calendar at a Glance
May and June:
5/7: Early release day (1:30pm dismissal)
5/8: Family Fun Night
5/9: 1st grade field trip
5/14: DK field trip
5/14: 2nd grade field trip
5/15: Senior parade
5/15: Valley View Art Show
5/16: Lunchtime slushie sale
5/16: 5th grade field trip
5/16: Kindergarten field trip
5/16: Final book swap of the year
5/20: Rockford night at the Whitecaps
5/22: Field Day
5/23: No school - Memorial Day break
5/26: No school - Memorial Day break
5/29: 2nd grade field trip
6/3: 5th grade field trip
6/4: Lemonade Wars
6/5: Half day
6/6: Half day and LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Family fun night
Next Thursday is Valley View Family fun night! This year, our family night will be hosted at 3 Mile Project in Grand Rapids. This ultra cool space exists for the purpose of providing a safe and loving place where young people can be encouraged in their physical, emotional, and spiritual development. The 34,000 square foot former warehouse now contains sports courts, theaters, a skate park, a ninja course, video games, table games, and a cafe.
If you plan on joining the fun, please fill out the waiver for your student/s prior to arrival. Thank you!
May 8th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm.
3 Mile Project
3050 Walkent Drive, NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
Outdoor learning
Valley View 5th graders participated in a native tree planting. This was the grand finale to a year-long project of understanding the value of native plants, research, and planning. We are proud to be a part of this district-wide project. Thank you to Mrs. Dzirbowicz, our district outdoor teacher, for this awesome learning experience, and Mr. Westveer and Mrs. Brenner for continuing the learning long after the initial lesson. The impact of this project is immeasurable!
STEAM
Our STEAM classroom is looking for the following wish list items: small boxes, plastic containers, cereal boxes, and fabric. Donations can be dropped off in the front vestibule. Thank you!
slushie sale
SLUSHIE SALE - MAY 16th: Our slushie sale is being hosted by the Kent County ISD Empower U program. This very special program provides specialized instruction and opportunities specific to employment and independent living skills necessary for neurodivergent young adults to live a purposeful and productive life. Their goals are to teach and increase independence at home, work, and in the community. They teach life skills such as cooking, grocery shopping, laundry, and more. Empower U utilizes the community for things such as the library, restaurants, any other low and no cost resources. They teach safe mobility in the community such as crossing the street, a parking lot, and more. Thank you for supporting such an important program to our community. Our students just love this sale!!
Lost and found
Our lost and found is overflowing! Items have been moved to the front of the building. Please come take a look through the items and see if any belong to you. All leftover items will be donated on May 16th. Thank you!
Relay for life
Valley View will be fundraising for Relay 4 Life to raise funds for cancer. We will be selling bracelets and stickers during breakfast time May 5-May 16 while supplies last. All bracelets and stickers will be $1 a piece! Thanks for all of your support!
Art Show
Greetings Valley View families!
I'm excited to share that we will be having our school wide art show again this year! The show will be at Valley View on Thursday May 15th, from 4:30-6:00pm. Student work will be hung in the hallways for family and friends to enjoy. Every student has worked very hard over the last several weeks to produce an original and personal piece of art for display. I am so proud of them and am looking forward to sharing their creativity with all of you. Please join us in celebrating them all!
HOLLY LARSON
Art Teacher
Student Art Gallery
Much to celebrate!
The following students were selected to be Rockford Rockin Readers!
Grayson Clingersmith and Teddy Krieger - DK
Cohen Glass, Micah Petersen, and Stella Henegar - Kindergarten
Brooks Marvin and Catherine Schueller - 1st grade
Kennedy Molesta and Jacob Kerr - 2nd grade
Everett Beimer, Mila Mead, and Annie O'Rourke - 3rd grade
Jane Watson - 4th grade
Della Kelly and Moriyah Funk - 5th grade
(L to R) Mrs. Carr, Mrs. Brenner, Mrs. O'Rourke, Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Farnham, and Mrs. Dome all graduated today with their Masters in Education from Michigan State University.
Congratulations!
We love you and are so proud you are part of our Valley View family!
Parker McCarthy (pictured right) and Bennett Bush (pictured left) were selected as first and second place for the State of Michigan EGLE annual Earth Day poster contest. Posters from around the state were entered into the contest and Parker and Bennett won!! Posters had to be Michigan-specific and include wildlife, plants, land, or freshwater ecosystems native to Michigan.
Congratulations Parker and Bennett!!
News from the PTO
Next week is spirit week! Monday: PJs or comfy clothes. Tuesday: Dress from a different era. Wednesday: Twinning day. Thursday: Dress like a tourist. Friday: Ram pride day.
3rd grade lansing trip
Our third graders concluded their Michigan history unit with an exciting day in our state capital. They toured the Capitol building and explored the Michigan History Museum. This field trip is always a favorite among students! A big thank you to our parents and PTO for their support in providing transportation for these enriching learning experiences.
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DHK
Developing Healthy Kids presents social media safety training on Wednesday, May 7 - 7-8:00pm.
Catch a play
Catch the North Rockford Middle School play, The 10 Best and Worst Things About Middle School. The play runs on May 6th and May 7th at 5:30pm. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for students. Thanks for supporting many of our former Valley View faces on stage!
community food drive
Rockford Public Schools is teaming up with Hand2Hand to help raise awareness for the support needed by hungry kids in our district!
Nearly 65,000 children in West Michigan are at risk of hunger. That's roughly 834 school buses filled with kids being dropped off at home each weekend, who are at real risk of having little to no food for 68 hours!
Hand2Hand:
h2hkids.org - (616) 209-2779 - 306 Chicago Dr. Jenison, MI 49428
Hand2Hand exists to eliminate that 68-hour gap so every kid has an opportunity to thrive. They do this by mobilizing schools, churches, businesses, foundations, and individuals to provide a backpack of nutritious food over the weekend and extended school breaks. Beyond physical nutrition, this food provides hope for students who are experiencing hunger. RPS wants to do our part and join volunteers across West Michigan who drive the Hand2Hand grassroots movement to eliminate child hunger ... because a hungry child hurts.
• RPS has 129 students getting H2H assistance.
• Each Friday, H2H delivers backpacks of food to each of these students for the weekend to keep them from going hungry.
• A backpack with two days' worth of food is approximately $4.00.
• RPS students utilize $18,576 a year of H2H resources.
• H2H helps over 15,000 students across 280 schools and 145 churches throughout West Michigan.
HOW TO HELP: May 5th - 9th
Drop off your grade-level selected food items in the Rams Care box by your school's office. Boxes will be collected and sent to H2H after school on Friday, May 9th. Please provide individually wrapped, prepackaged, unopened items. These food items will be used by H2H to fill backpacks for our students in need this summer and next school year.
Kindergarten: Popcorn
1st grade: Fruit Snacks
2nd grade: Chewy Granola Bars
3rd grade: Breakfast Bars
4th grade: Instant Oatmeal
5th grade: Sweet Treats (Rice Krispies)
6th, 7th, 8th grade: Fruit Cups & Crunchy Granola Bars
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th grades: Mac & Cheese Cups & Rice/Potato/Pasta Instant Sides (Knorr or Pasta Roni)
