View from Valley
January 21, 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,
It has been a fantastic couple of weeks here at Valley Mills. On Friday, January 13th we celebrated our Quarter 2 achievements at Team Time. We recognized our November and December Students of the Month, our Cool Kids Award winners, and all of our NWEA students that met their NWEA growth goals.
Thank you to everyone that joined us on Friday, January 20th for our first Breakfast with a Loved One. The turnout was amazing, with over 460 students and families joining us! We are so thankful for all of you and the support network that our students have.
On Tuesday, January 24th our kindergarten students will be celebrating our 100th day of school. They are invited to bring in 100 items (in a Ziploc baggie) and are welcome to wear a shirt with "100" items on it.
On Wednesday, January 25th our first-grade students will be celebrating our 101st day of school. They are welcome to wear black and white to have some "101 Dalmation" fun.
February is Heart Health Month, where our students will be participating in the American Heart Associations Kid's Heart Challenge. We will have a kick-off assembly on Friday, January 27th. I am sharing a parent resource that you can use to continue healthy heart learning at home. https://www2.heart.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=khc_resources_parents_corner
I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Richey
Proud Principal of Valley Mills Elementary
Tardy Process
Important School Dates:
- January 26th - Candybar Fundraiser Prize Party for 2 or more boxes sold
- January 31st - Candybar Fundraiser Chick-Fil-A Lunch for 4 or more boxes sold
- February 16th - Spring Pictures
- February 17th - Zip City Candybar Fundraiser Trip for 3 or more boxes sold
- February 20th - NO SCHOOL/Presidents Day
Spring Pictures are for Buyers Only!
TEAM Time Award Winners
Breakfast with a Loved One
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
Our game night is Wednesday, February 16 vs. the Washington Wizards at 7:30pm. (There are also four other dates available for purchase; March 23rd, March 28th, and March 30th, and April 3rd.) The deadline to turn in ticket orders is January 24.
Community Connections
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 β 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 β 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
Itβs 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 β 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