View from Valley
March 17, 2023
Valley Mills Elementary
Assistant Principal - Ashley Zarse
CIS - Kiersti Binette
Lead Teacher - Jennifer Keller
Email: mrichey@decaturproud.org
Website: https://www.decaturproud.org/valley-mills
Location: 5101 S. High School Road, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Phone: 317-856-6363
Twitter: @VMVikes
A Message from the Principal
Dear Viking Families,
Thank you to everyone that came out to our Grandparent's Literacy Night last night! It was so fun getting the opportunity to talk with so many of you. I know that our students loved having the chance to spend time with you!
Our third graders wrapped up IREAD 3 testing this week. Scores will be sent home with students on Tuesday. We will be finishing up NWEA testing next week for all KG-6th graders; we are seeing some really great growth from our students. Students have been very excited to share their progress and let us know when they are meeting their goals.
Next Tuesday, March 21st, we will be hosting our High Ability Learning showcase for 3rd - 5th grade. This event will take place in the Cafeteria from 5:30-7:00 PM. We look forward to seeing all of the amazing displays that our students have worked so hard on.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Richey
Proud Principal of Valley Mills Elementary
Grandparent's Literacy Night
Shopping at the Book Fair
Flashlight Reading
Camping Comprehension
Important School Dates:
- 3/20 - 3/23 - NO Extended Day or Clubs
- 3/21 - High Ability Learning Showcase 5:30-7:00 PM
- 3/24-3/31 Spring Break
Tardy Process
Canned Food Items
Thank you to everyone who participated in our canned food drive!
In total, Valley Mills students brought in 4,177 items.
Special shout out to the student council representatives who collected, dated, and sorted all of the cans and non perishable food items!
ICE CREAM PARTY WINNERS...
1st place in K-3rd is Miss Reed's class with 535 canned food items!
1st place in 4th-6th is Miss Steven's class with 2,298 canned food items!
Volunteers Needed!
- Visitors are allowed to enter Valley Mills starting August 15th, you will need to check-in at the front desk.
- Field Trips will be allowed for all grade levels.
- Parents may come to eat lunch with their own child during the school day.
- Volunteers are allowed with a valid criminal background check.
Please remember to bring your valid Driver's License to check in. You can sign up to be cleared to volunteer by following the link below.
In order to be cleared to volunteer, please sign up on this link.
Attendance Matters
FUNDRAISERS
On Line Spirt Shop
Is your child sick?
Dry & Fresh Food Items
Dry and fresh food items will be available for drive thru pick up for any families with children enrolled in MSD of Decatur Township Schools!
When: Weekly on Thursdays 11:30AM – 12:50PM (when school is in session through May 2023)
Where: DCHS, Door 1
How to apply: Complete the intake form below and submit! (required for each distribution date). The form must be completed by the Tuesday before the pick date.
Decatur Township Families,
Dry and fresh food items will be available for drive thru pick-up for any families with children enrolled in MSD of Decatur Township Schools!
When: Selected Thursdays 11:30AM – 12:50PM (dates below)
Where: DCHS, Door 1
How to apply: Complete the intake form below and submit! (required for each distribution date) The form must be completed by the Tuesday before the pick date. 2023 days have been updated on the google form.
January 12
January 19
February 2
February 16
February 23
March 2
March 16
April 13
April 27
May 11
DECATUR ATHLETICS
Lunch and Textbook Assistance Information
Please visit our Child Nutrition Department Website (https://www.decaturproud.org/child-nutrition/p-ebt) for resources and general information about P-EBT cards.
MSD of Decatur Township and the Child Nutrition Department do not have access to P-EBT information or funds.
All calls and questions need to be directed to The Family and Social Services Administration.
Thank you,
MSD of Decatur Township
Child Nutrition Department
AYS
It’s time to refresh your optimism and brighten your spring!
At Your School (AYS) is offering a full-day Spring Break camp for Decatur Township
families (Pre-K – 6) at Blue & Gold Academy from March 27-31. This camp will help
empower you and your family to achieve your goals and ensure your Spring Break is as
bright as possible! Families currently enrolled in AYS or waitlisted-register by January 25 for $20 off per child! Registration opens for all families on January 26th.
Learn more and register today at
School Start Time and Dismissal Time
Student Arrival: 8:15 AM
Tardy: 8:25 AM
Dismissal: 3:10 PM