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March 6, 2015
Dates to Remember
Message from Patrick Kelleher
Sunday, March 8
Run Thru Redlands
Daylight Savings Time begins
Monday‐Friday, March 9‐20
Spring Break – No School
P\1to attend the Come Get the Scoop at Valley Prep on Monday, March 23
School Resumes
Wednesday, February 25. This annual event affords parents Uniform Closet Open, 8‐9 a.m.
Well, the month of March certainly came in like a roaring Valley Prep Lion! Although we the opportunity to learn more about the programs students certainly need all the rain and snowpack we can get in the face of a multiyear drought, we Monday‐Friday, March 23‐27
can still hope that gentler springtime is just around the corner. Grades 6 and 7 Field Trip
will enter as they advance into the next grade levels. Finally, Joshua Tree,
In that regard, I doubt that anyone needs a reminder that Spring Break begins Saturday, 8 Grade Field Trip
Valley Prep Spirit Month activities will wrap‐up with Dine Washington DC
March 7, with school resuming on Monday, March 23. I sincerely hope that our students with the Pride for Grades 3‐5 on Friday, February 27.
will have the opportunity to have a restful and meaningful Spring Break. Although Friday, March 27
instructional time is of paramount importance to maximize students’ access to the Minimum Day, 8:00‐12:00
Respectfully,
curriculum and learning, it is also very important for students to have an opportunity to No Day Care, End of Q3
pursue their own creative interests in a less structured setting. I hope our students will Patrick Kelleher
take this vacation time to get caught up on recreational reading and other creative Thursday, April 2
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pursuits. While time away from school at this time of the year can serve to reinvigorate Open House Event
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students (and teachers) to come back with renewed excitement for learning, it can also throw us a little out of rhythm due to the break in our routines. It’s important to remember that when we return we will only have one week remaining in the 3rd Quarter, with report cards being issued on Friday, April 3.
As we move from Spring Break mode toward the 4th Quarter of the school year, I encourage parents to reinforce with their children the importance of them staying focused on their school work through the end of the school year. Although our students are inclined to do their best, taking some time to discuss the importance of running through the finish line will assist them in staying focused on academic achievement. It makes little sense to put forth so much hard work throughout the school year only to let grades slip due to a lack of focus at the end of the year. If parents have any concern their student is wavering and not demonstrating satisfactory academic progress, please do not hesitate to contact his/her teacher(s) to ensure things get back on track. Once again, I sincerely hope everyone has a wonderful Spring Break, and I look forward to seeing all of you on our return.
Respectfully,
Patrick Kelleher
Interim Head of School
6:00‐8:00 p.m.
Friday, April 3
Report Cards sent home
Monday, April 6
Flag Ceremony
Honor Roll, Grades 5‐8
Dress Uniforms all students
PTO Meeting
After Flag, Room 18
Tuesday, April 7
1:1 Technology Program Mtg
for Current 1st Grade Families
Room 18, 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 9
All School Panorama Picture
8:30 a.m.
Friday, April 10
Dine with the Pride
Grades 6‐8
PS‐PK Family Fun Night
6:30‐7:30 p.m.
the Come Get the Scoop at Valley Prep on Wednesday, PTO Corner
February 25. This annual event affords parents the opportunity to learn more about the programs students will enter as they advance into the next grade levels. Finally, Valley Prep Spirit Month activities will wrap‐up with Dine with the Pride for Grades 3‐5 on Friday, February 27.
Respectfully,
Patrick Kelleher
Hello Everyone
It is hard to believe Spring Break is here and when we return, the Gala will be just over a month away. The Gala committee reported at our last PTO meeting that plans are set and invitations will be sent out soon. There are a number of amazing auction items that I know you will want to come and try to get! The Gala committee will be sending out “teaser” information soon so you can plan items you will want to bid on! Also after the break, you will hear more definitive plans for Staff Appreciation Week, the box Valley Prep ROAR
supper at the Spring Concert and PTO officer elections. Have a fun Spring Break and I look forward to seeing you all at out next meeting on April 6, 2015.
Gail Horrigan
PTO President
the Come Get the Scoop at Valley Prep on Wednesday, Parent Student February 25. This annual event affords parents the opportunity Handbook
to learn more about the programs students will enter as they advance into the next grade levels. Finally, Valley Prep Spirit Month activities will wrap‐up with Dine with the Pride for 2015‐2016
Grades 3‐5 on Friday, February 27.
Respectfully,
Patrick Kelleher
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the Come Get the Scoop at Valley Prep on Wednesday, February 25. This annual event affords parents the opportunity GATSBY GALA
to learn more about the programs students will enter as they A little party never hurt nobody…
advance into the next grade levels. Finally, Valley Prep Spirit Month activities will wrap‐up with Dine with the Pride for Grades 3‐5 on Friday, February 27.
Respectfully,
Patrick Kelleher
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House Reading Challenge!
March is National Reading Month and our K‐8 students in the Houses of Truth, Judgment, and Courage have been issued a Reading Challenge. They will be wearing buttons that look like name tags but say: “Hello, I am Reading” …with a space for them to write a title. Valley Prep ROAR
Beginning February 23rd through April 10th, students will keep
receive a special treat. All reading counts, including that done during weekends, spring break, and field trips so… Read, Read, Read…and fill up those log sheets.
the Come Get the Scoop at Valley Prep on Wednesday, February 25. This annual event affords parents the opportunity to learn more about the programs students will enter as they advance into the next grade levels. Finally, Valley Prep Spirit Month activities will wrap‐up with Dine with the Pride for Grades 3‐5 on Friday, February 27.
Respectfully,
Patrick Kelleher
May 1, 2015 is the Pull Tab Drop Off event at Loma Linda’s Ronald McDonald House. The students of Valley Prep have historically collected and donated thousands of pull tabs to this event. We currently have three large jugs located outside of the office where tabs can be deposited. House of Judgment has collected the most tabs – so far. House of Courage and House of Truth have some catching up to do!
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Donations to Ronald McDonald House
help with the cost of food and shelter for families who have a critically ill child in Loma Linda Children’s Hospital and live too far away to make the daily commute to be with their child. the Come Get the Scoop at Valley Prep on Wednesday, February 25. This annual event affords parents the opportunity to learn more about the programs students will enter as they advance into the next grade levels. Finally, Valley Prep Spirit Month activities will wrap‐up with Dine with the Pride for Grades 3‐5 on Friday, February 27.
Respectfully,
Patrick Kelleher
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the Come Get the Scoop at Valley Prep on Wednesday, February 25. This annual event affords parents the opportunity to learn more about the programs students will enter as they advance into the next grade levels. Finally, Valley Prep Spirit Month activities will wrap‐up with Dine with the Pride for Grades 3‐5 on Friday, February 27.
Respectfully,
Patrick Kelleher
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The 2nd graders meet Author/Illustrator Peter Brown at the Charlotte S. Huck Children's Literature Festival held at the University of Redlands. The class presented Peter Brown with this book from the class with personal letters from each student. Read the Most From Coast to Coast
Third grade participated in the Read the Most From Coast to Coast challenge. We read for the day, logging in several books and AR tests. House Council members help load up the donations
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Third Grade Explorer Projects Brookie and Kira, along with Pat, at Angel’s Closet.
House Council members help load up the donations
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House Council members help load up the donations
House council members help pack up the car with the many donations!
Thank you House Council for spear‐heading the Angel’s Closet Fundraiser! and a BIG thank you to everyone that donated to this worthy cause!! We proudly delivered the many bags and boxes of clothes and supplies to Pat at Angel’s Closet and she was very grateful for all of the donations! She said that as soon as Spring Break is over, they will be extremely busy with prom, graduation, and getting kids in spring clothes! Thank you again to Valley Prep for making a difference in our community!!! 2nd through 8th French students made their own Mardi Gras masks.
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2nd through 8th French students made their own Mardi Gras masks.
Middle school French students preparing crepes for Mardi Gras.
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Thank you Whittaker! Valley Prep ROAR
6th Grade Field Trip
to Indian Canyons
Thank you Ms Whittaker!