Communicable Corner 1/20/12

By: Colleen Ziebol, Licensed School Nurse

VVMS Book Club

Last Book In the Universe

You need to have the book read by Tuesday, March 6th. Watch the book trailer for a preview. We will have pizza ($5) while we discuss the book in the atrium at 10:25 am. Complete the suggested activities on the back and be prepared to discuss the book.

In order to receive a copy of this book and participate in the book club you need to fill out the bottom portion and return it to me. Limited to the first 20!

Your Name _______________________________________________________________________

Communicable Corner 1/13/12

By: Colleen Ziebol, Licensed School Nurse

Attention! Sixth Grade Students:

We will be accepting applications for the 2011.2012 Valley View Student Leadership Team for Sixth Grade Students starting Wednesday, January 11, 2012. Applications are on line and in the main office. Applications are due on January 18, 2012 in the main office. SLT students visited advisories this week to provide information and answer questions. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Ziff at 848.3507 or lilziff@edina.k12.mn.us.

Here are some tips from the Go Green Committee of Edina Public Schools. For more information on the Go Green Committee, please click:

http://www.edina.k12.mn.us/gogreen/

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THE GREEN SCENE

Recycling:
Crayons
If you have crayons you would like to recycle, you can contact your school art teachers, office or the science teachers.

You can also send broken crayons and small pieces to Crazy Crayons where they will be melted down and remolded. www.crazycrayons.com

January 12th PTO Meeting

Valley View PTO Parent Meeting
Thursday, January 12th
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Valley View Orchestra Room

The school and PTO want to give parents an opportunity to learn more from Valley View teachers and administrators regarding grading and advisory.

We hope to see you in January. Bring a bag lunch if you like! Sign in at the Main Office. The Orchestra Room is Room 217.

9th Grade Registration Evening
(for parents of students and students who will be in 9th grade in 2012-2013)
Monday, February 13, 2012
7:00-8:30
Valley View Auditorium

8th Grade Registration Evening
(For parents of students who will be in 8th grade 2012-2013)
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
6:00-7:00 PM
Valley View Auditorium

Extended French Parent Registration Session
(for parents of students who will be in 7th and 8th grade in 2012-2013)
This session will be registration information about the Extended French courses in grades 7 and 8.

FREE TAX PREPARATION

Tax Assistance is available for
income qualifying households.

Call the Edina Resource Center at
952-848-3936 for:

• local tax clinic locations
• dates and times
• what to bring to the tax clinic

Remember the Earned Income Tax Credit

Reserve your seat at the 5th Annual Edina Education Fund Show and Tell Luncheon. This is a great opportunity for you to learn about the ways the Ed Fund is impacting our students today and into the future. Event: Monday, February 6, 2012 11:30 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. To register contact: edinaedfund.com or call 952-848-4224.

Communicable Corner 12/21/11

By: Colleen Ziebol, Licensed School Nurse