Valley View Newsletter
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 Valley View Families,
Phew...the end of the school year is moving at a breakneck pace. Field trips, field days, art shows, Whitecaps games, end of the year celebrations...what an exciting time of year. It was fun to celebrate our school community at Family Fun Night. Thank you to our families for always showing up and to our incredible PTO for putting it all together. We appreciate all you do.
Be sure to keep an eye on the calendar for all the good things to come. 13 days of school left!
Have a great weekend,
Upcoming events:
May 19: Rockford night at the Whitecaps
May 22 and May 25: No school - Memorial Day break
May 27: 2nd and 5th grade field trips
May 29: Field day
June 1: 4th grade field trip
June 2: Kindergarten and 4th grade field trip
June 3: 5th grade field trip
June 4-5: Half days: 12:30 dismissal
Warmly,
Mr. Karel
Senior parade
Every year, during the final week of school for our senior class, we invite graduates to join us in the senior parade. This cherished tradition is beloved by all ages, serving as a heartfelt farewell to our seniors and an inspiration to our current elementary students. Congratulations Class of 2026; you make us proud! (Hold Mrs. Bascom, Mrs. Karsies, Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Briggs and Mrs. Ward in your hearts - they are preparing to send their own seniors off!)
VALLEY VIEW FIELD DAY FUN
SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2026
SURVIVAL TIPS
· Students should wear appropriate clothing. Layering is a good idea, not only for cool/hot weather comfort but also for protection from the sun and insects. We suggest shorts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and P.E. SAFE SHOES (no sandals please!) Crocs are fine in sport mode.
· As we have had in the past, we will have water themed stations. Students will get wet but not drenched from head to toe. With the placement of the stations, students should have plenty of time to dry off outside. Please send an extra set of clothes for students to change into for additional comfort.
· We are not allowed to apply bug spray or sunscreen at school, so we recommend that BOTH are applied prior to coming to school on this day if you wish to have your kiddo have some extra protection from the elements. These products cannot be sent to school with students.
· Hats and sunglasses can be worn for additional sun protection.
· ALL STUDENTS NEED TO BRING A LABLED WATER BOTTLE. Water only please! Sweet drinks attract bees, and we must keep ALL students safe.
We are looking for some awesome parent volunteers to join in the fun to manage stations, assist with student needs as traveling volunteers, and making sure the field day activities are rocking and rolling!!!
Valley View: FIELD DAY SIGN UP
SOS! WE NEED YOU!
We are still in need of a few brave adults to run some of our upper elementary field day stations in the afternoon. There are treasures in heaven for you if you sign up! Thank you!
Dear PTO
On behalf of the entire staff, thank you for a truly spectacular Staff Appreciation Week! Your decades theme made each day feel special, and we were blown away by the thoughtful touches—from the delicious snacks drink bars, decades music to the fun spirit days this week ROCKED.
We felt genuinely appreciated and celebrated, and your hard work and creativity did not go unnoticed. Thank you for going above and beyond to make the week (and the entire year) so special!
With heartfelt gratitude,
Your Valley View Staffers
Unbelievable art
Simply wow. Your student’s artistic journey has been incredible with creativity this year. From self-portraits to exploring color, textures, clay, shading, and various materials, they've truly embraced every aspect of art. And those quotes alongside the art add such a personal touch ("It's all about my happiness." ), capturing some very insightful thoughts. It's clear that Mrs. Larson has not only nurtured their art skills but also added warmth and color into their world.
Medication pickup
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Lost and found
Our lost and found has grown! We will put all the lost and found outside for pickup this weekend. Leftover items will be donated next week.
Book bus is back!
The Rockford Book Bus is gearing up for another summer of reading adventures.
- On June 6, you can find the bus in the Start of Summer parade.
- On June 13, the Book Bus will be welcoming readers at the Rockford Farmer's Market.
- On June 15, the Book Bus officially starts its travels around the Rockford community, visiting schools, neighborhoods, and daycares.
You will want to have your calendars handy so that you can embrace each week's engaging theme and share the joy of reading with others in our community.
Rockin' Readers!
Congratulations to our Valley View "Rockin' Readers." The Rockin' Reader Awards are the most important part of Reading Rocks in Rockford. The awards celebrate a special reader from every grade of elementary school & middle school in the Rockford district. Kindergarten: Kahlia Cruz, Hugh Hartley, Nico Ensinger. 1st grade: Eloise Beimers, Mason Hunter, Nora Froehlich. 2nd grade: Aria Yang, Cora Buskard, Will Sherman. 3rd grade: Edward Jasch, Emilia Bozelak, Maggie Kraut. 4th grade: Addie Flavin, Caleb Powell, Kayden Cobb. 5th grade: Izzy Smith, Caiden Kelbel, Ruby Von Erck.
Valley View Library Update
Check out the amazing updates from Mrs. Wroe and our Valley View Library!
Summer Reading through KDL
Kent District Library (KDL) is excited to announce Summer Wonder 2026! Our summer program includes a special 30-day reading challenge, performers and prizes. It is free for ALL ages. Summer Wonder kicks off on June 1 and goes through August 7. Each completer will receive a special prize plus an entry into a drawing for one of forty $100 Meijer gift cards. Each branch has special prize baskets for all ages, too! Also, each week, KDL will host exciting events, from storytimes to book clubs to dynamic performers. Check out KDL.org/summer to get all the information you need to take part online or on paper.
Congratulations Rockin' Readers!
