Mission Statement: Valley View’s educators impart their enthusiasm and love of learning to our students. Rigorous standards underpin lesson planning and challenge students to work to their potential. Data driven instruction provides the basis for teaching to individual strengths while addressing specific needs. Valley View students are encouraged to be respectful, responsible, and compassionate citizens of our learning community. School culture and climate remains positive when children strive to be advocates for diversity and acceptance. Valley View’s motto inspires and guides our daily practice. Children, parents, teachers, and administrators trust that Valley View is a school “where all children can learn!” Valley View is a NJ state school of character as well as a national school of character!
Character Education At Valley View Elementary School
Character Education plays a major role in the Valley View School environment. Each year students use our green screen to come up with creative ways to express how Valley View teaches the core values of respect, kindness and acceptance to the children. Both staff and students work together on these presentations. Enjoy our "It's Raining Respect" video to the right which highlights character education at our school!
Please visit our school's Youtube Channel to enjoy more Valley View videos which includes concerts, school initiatives, goals, television clips, programs and class projects.
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News And Notes From Valley View Elementary School 2021 - 2022
NEW! Check out the 5th grade graduation slideshow video....Click here
NEW! Check out the 5th grade "We don't talk about 6th grade' presentation....Click here
NEW! Dear Parents and Guardians.... A number of children have left coats, jackets, sweaters,sweatshirts, and water bottles on the playground during recess. We have tried to locate owners, but students do not claim these items. If your youngster lost a coat, jacket, sweater, sweatshirt, or a water bottle, please tell them to come to the office and we will try to reunite them with these items. Any items left when school closes will be donated to a charity or the Red Cross. Thank you, Dr. Patricia Kennedy, Principal
NEW! In case you missed the Kindergarten Graduation, here is the full video....Click here
NEW! Kindergarten Orientation Video, Meet The Teachers....Click here
NEW! Kindergarten Orientation Video, Dr. Kennedy Reading Off To School....Click here
NEW! Kindergarten Orientation Video, Readiness Video....Click here
NEW! Kindergarten Orientation Video, Entire Presentation....Click here
NEW! Make Summer learning a family affair....Click here
NEW! Supply lists for the 2022-2023 school year....Click here
NEW! Information about helping kids cope with tragedy....Click here
NEW! Information about this year's READcycle....Click here
NEW! Please support Montville Township High School's Annual Charity Baseball Game to Benefit The Robert Luongo ALS Fund - Montville vs. Morristown, Thursday, May 19th, 7 pm at MTHS
NEW! Please read a Mother's Day message from Dr. Kennedy....Click here
NEW! Pathways is having a STEM summer camp for kids ages 7-12....Click here
NEW! Spring 2 (May & June) Pathways programs....Click here
NEW! 5th-grade orientation information....Click here
NEW! Celebrate the arts flyer....Click here
NEW! Act happy week flyer....Click here
NEW! Sixth grade immunization information....Click here
NEW! Our amazing PTA needs your help with pictures for the yearbook....Click here
NEW! Information on this year's science fair....Click here
NEW! Links to view our virtual Valley View Winter concert....Click here
NEW! COVID 19 positive or have not symptoms.....Click here
NEW! Updated arrival and dismissal safety protocols....Click here
NEW! Fostering social and emotional learning at home....Click here
NEW! Please note that the virtual Winter Concert has been postponed because we want all of our 4th and 5th grade students to participate in the recording. Currently, some students are attending school virtually. We will let our Learning Community know the rescheduled date as soon as possible.
NEW! Information on the Spring 2022 Pathways programs....Click here
NEW! Dear Parents and Guardians....Please read the attached "Report to Parents - Setting Goals." (Click here) As we approach the end of the marking period (December 14), it is a good time to check in with your child to discuss their learning goals for the year. Using the report card as a basis for discussion, talk to your youngster about their progress and explore goals they would like to focus upon. Goals may be global, " I wish to get better grades on all of my tests and quizzes." Goals may be more specific, " I want to learn to spell my sight words." Nevertheless, when students are guided to set personal goals, they begin to be aware of their power as learners. Studying for tests, memorizing math facts/multiplication tables, actively reading each day, completing work on time, and self-checking written work are examples of worthy goals for elementary students. Academic success is achieved when teachers, parents AND students fully participate in the learning process. Warm Regards, Dr. Patricia Kennedy, Principal
NEW! Support the class of 2022 with their Krispy Kreme donut sale.....Click here
NEW! Dear Parents and Guardians: All class moms/volunteers have to have proof of a negative PCR or rapid COVID-19 test from a testing site in order to volunteer. Please note that home COVID-19 tests are not accepted. Documentation should go to our School Nurse, Debra Barmore, prior to volunteering. Thank you, Dr. Kennedy
NEW! Lifelines letter to parents (click here) and flyer (click here)
NEW! Please note that due to the rain forecasted for Friday, it has been decided that we will host our Halloween Parade and Parties on Thursday, October 28.
NEW! Information on the November and December Pathways programs....Click here
NEW! Please read the attached letter to parents regarding the optional removal of desk shields....Click here
NEW! Back to school night schedule....Click here
NEW! Dear Parents and Guardians....We are back in business and classes are humming along. Students are engaged and our teachers are enjoying having all of their students right before them. Just a reminder: For the health and safety of our students and staff, according to Montville Township Public Schools Safe Return Plan, "the district will follow the current guidance in place, either from the New Jersey Department of Health or the New Jersey Department of Education, with regard to the wearing of masks in school by staff and students. It has been noted that some children are wearing loose fitting gaiters that do not meet the expectation of universal and correct wearing of masks. We ask that all students and staff wear well fitting masks to school. Thank you, Dr. Kennedy
NEW! Information on a Fall 5th grade Mum's fundraiser....Click here
NEW! Introducing Valley View's new school lunch program for the 2021 - 2022 school year....Click here
NEW! Here are the most recent editions of the Home and School Connection newsletter....Click here - - as well as the Math and Science Connection newsletter....Click here
NEW! COVID tracing....Please “#TakeTheCall” - - If contact tracers call you, please speak with them. Contact Tracing Saves Lives!
Welcome Back
Aayush Sharma, former VV student, reports to the US Naval Academy on June 30. We are so proud of him and his accomplishments!
Congratulations
A big congratulations to our very own Mrs. Barbera on her retirement from Valley View. We wish you the very best on the next chapter of your life and will miss you! Thanks for all the great years of service to the students of Valley View!
Spring Concert
Congratulations to our 5th graders for putting on an amazing Spring concert on June 2nd. We are so proud of your hard work. CLICK THIS LINK TO VIEW THE CONCERT.
Make A Difference Award 2022
Fifth grade students, Arjun Agarwal and Riley Pett, were recognized in Pathways annual Make a Difference Awards Assembly. These students received the Aaron Melzer "Make a Difference Award" for showing compassion, courage, and diversity in their relationships with teachers and peers. We congratulate Arjun and Riley who always go the distance to help others and spread positivity throughout Valley View.
Make A Difference Award 2022
Fifth grade students, Arjun Agarwal and Riley Pett, were recognized in Pathways annual Make a Difference Awards Assembly. These students received the Aaron Melzer "Make a Difference Award" for showing compassion, courage, and diversity in their relationships with teachers and peers. We congratulate Arjun and Riley who always go the distance to help others and spread positivity throughout Valley View.
Graphing In Grade 2
Graphing fun in Mrs. Slattery & Ms. Streep’s class!
Project ACES
On May 4th, the students at Valley View participated in our annual Project ACES event outside. Valley View exercised with millions of children worldwide. Check out the video in the slot to the right to watch the entire event. The program was organized at the school by our physical education teacher, Mr. Saunders. Thank you to Dr. Rovtar for coming to the school to exercise with the kids.
Project ACES 2022
The children had a blast exercising with millions of children around the world for our annual Project ACES event. Check out the video below to watch the entire event.
Band and Strings Spring Concert
Enjoy our Spring concert brought to you by Mr. Richard Ketay and Ms. Cailin Cienki.
4th Grade Spring Musical
One Nation with Character is a debut musical, with scenes written by Mrs. Ivins herself. Each scene and song focuses on a different character trait that creates a strong character. Valley View School received National School of Character last year, so this continues on our learning journey for character education. You will see these students acting, singing and playing instruments.
Valley View LOVES To Read!
Valley View LOVES to Read - and the second grade wants everyone to "peel open" a good book! Students in Ms. Whealan's media classes created posters celebrating books, reading, and the library as a part of a unit where they learned about fonts, colors, Google Slides, and design. Remember to "Dive into a good book" because "Reading is PAWsome!"
Arts & Music Week
Students and staff dressed as famous artists. Pictured here Victoria and Chloe along with media teacher Ms. Whealan dressed as Mexican painter Frida Kahlo.
TWOSday at Valley View
Celebrating TWOSday at Valley View on 2/22/22
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The Winter Olympics
Students in Mrs. Slattery & Ms. Streep’s 2nd grade class enjoyed learning about the Winter Olympics. They celebrated by dressing like Olympians!
Songfest
Congratulations to Mrs. Ivins and our students who participated in our amazing Songest!
Snowman Theme Day At Valley View
On Friday, 1/14/22, Valley View students celebrated a 'snowman' theme day thanks to our student council. Enjoy the video!
Congratulations
The Valley View Community is proud to announce our "Teacher of the Year" which is Mrs. Burke and our "Education Service Professional of the Year" which is our nurse, Mrs. Barmore. Dr. Shorter and Dr. Rotvar were in the building along with Dr. Kennedy to announce this exciting news.
Celebrate Diversity
Valley View is committed to recognize and celebrate the diversity of our school community. We hope you enjoy our bulletin board.
Note From Our Health Office
Here is a great video from the CDC about proper handwashing. Thank you Mrs. Barmore!
Valley View Food Drive / Closed 11/19/21
Update....On Friday, 11/19/21, Valley View successfully donated 754 pounds of food to the Interfaith Food Pantry. This topped our goal from last year which was 543 pounds of food! Kudos to Amy Falk and John Larkin, third grade teachers and organizers of this event, and the generous Valley View Community for thinking so kindly of others at Thanksgiving!
Halloween Parade
Our Halloween parade and parties on October 28th were a huge success as staff and students dressed up in their costumes. Have a safe Halloween!
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Happy Halloween
Halloween is around the corner and the kids are excited for their class parties and parade. Many of our school bulletin boards are covered with the holiday decorations as this one outside our Pre-K room.
Valley View Upstanders
Congratulations to our September Valley View 'Upstanders' of the month.
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Exercise US
Each September, Valley View participates in the Exercise US event. Hundreds of schools exercise across the country together for 10 continuous hours. Valley View students and Dr. Rovtar did their 15 minute contribution to the event from 8am - 8:15am on September 30th. All participating schools contributed 15 minute exercise sessions that lasted for 10 hours.
Back To School Night 2021
Welcome messages from our principal Dr. Kennedy, our PTA president Mrs. Smith and our school counselor Mr. Spector.
Back To School Night - Specialists Messages
A welcome video message from the specialists area teachers. Learn more about our programs.
Welcome Back, 2021 - 2022 School Year
A New School Year
Valley View Alumni Video
Past Fun Video From Former Students
Gym Renovation
Valley View is looking forward to using our newly renovated gym this year!
Media Center Renovation
Valley View is looking forward to also using our newly renovated media center this year!
Welcome Back From Dr. Kennedy
To the Valley View Learning Community.... We look forward to welcoming the members of Valley View's learning community to the 2021 - 2022 school year! We are excited to see all of our students and staff for full days of in-person learning and fun! These are challenging times while we live through the “new normal.” As you know, some of our protocols have changed due to concerns for health and safety. Nevertheless, we are confident that as we work together, we can make the transition to this new school year a happy and inviting one for our children. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our staff, teachers, and PTA who have worked tirelessly to prepare classrooms and the building and grounds for our opening. A special thank you to our parents and guardians for sharing your wonderful children with us each day and your unwavering support! Sincerely, Dr. Kennedy
Girls On The Run
Girls on the Run is a program that teaches girls confidence, positive social skills, and healthy living through interactive lessons, fun games, and running activities. The Valley View Girls on the Run team is about to start our fall season! The program encourages girls to build their self-esteem and create a more active lifestyle. They also learn how to relate to others and their community through a team service project. Each season ends with a 5K with girls from all over northern NJ. This program is open to all girls from 3rd-5th grade in Montville. Practice starts next week, so make sure you register soon at girlsontherunnj.org. If you have any questions about the Valley View team, please contact Ms. Altchek at chelsea.altchek@montville.net.