West Valley Friday Newsletter, April 5, 2024
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West Valley School would like to sincerely thank all of our paraprofessionals. You are all vital to the success of our students and school. West Valley appreciates all you do!
Our current heating system is showing signs of distress. In this winter alone, it has failed eight times, leaving students and staff shivering in chilly classrooms. As the large building struggles to regain warmth, some classrooms have experienced temperatures as low as 57°F during the winter. Unfortunately, the cost of replacing the system far exceeds our available building funds. We face a critical challenge: how to maintain a comfortable learning environment without compromising other essential needs. To learn more, please visit the levy website at www.westvalleyschool.com/page/levy-information #westvalleylevies
Spirit Week is next week! Here are the Elementary and Middle School Spirit Week schedules.
Schools are becoming a prime target for cybercriminals who want to steal data, extort money, or disrupt education. Montana is not immune to this threat. The number of phishing links to Montana school district employees that made it through email filters and security tools increased a staggering 1,100% last year. Each of these emails come with the potential of an attack that can cost a school district time, money, and resources. West Valley Technology Levy will be utilized to help protect student data and privacy through cybersecurity subscriptions and personnel. Help support the school’s efforts to safeguard the digital learning environment for students and staff. To learn more, please visit the levy website at www.westvalleyschool.com/page/levy-information #westvalleylevies
Did you know that the last time West Valley School passed a levy was in 2007? That’s right, it’s been 17 years! West Valley’s own 1st grade teacher, Mrs. Roe, was in high school! Mrs. Roe has now been a teacher for 10 years. Together, we can make a difference for our school and our community. To learn more, please visit the levy website at www.westvalleyschool.com/page/levy-information #westvalleylevies
Student aides provide targeted assistance to students, ensuring that gaps in learning are bridged. Their guidance prepares students not only for high school, but also for future endeavors in the workforce. Small group learning for struggling students has significantly decreased over the past school year due to budget limitations resulting in lost support staff positions. To learn more, please visit the levy website at www.westvalleyschool.com/page/levy-information #westvalleylevies
As mandated by the state, West Valley School District conducts benchmark testing three times a year and administers standardized tests annually. However, there’s a significant hurdle: the lack of funding for a benchmark testing platform. Unlike the past, when paper-and-pencil assessments sufficed, today’s testing landscape is exclusively computer based. Unfortunately, West Valley receives no financial support to provide the necessary devices for students to complete these assessments. Let’s bridge this gap and empower our students with the tools they need for successful testing in the digital age. To learn more, please visit the levy website at www.westvalleyschool.com/page/levy-information #westvalleylevies
Did you know that the last time West Valley School passed a levy was in 2007? Times have changed in 17 years. Together, we can make a difference for our school and our community. To learn more, please visit the levy website at www.westvalleyschool.com/page/levy-information #westvalleylevies
West Valley Community News, March 22, 2024
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West Valley School's Friday Newsletter, March 22, 2024
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West Valley School is seeking an Elementary Principal starting the 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested, or you know someone who might be, please go to https://westvalleyschool.submittable.com/submit to begin the application process.
West Valley School District has already made tough decisions, reducing the budget by $250,000. Unfortunately, this has led to an increase in class sizes as four staff positions have not been filled. Smaller classes mean more effective teaching and better student outcomes. Should the levy not pass, several additional teaching positions will be lost. Let’s prioritize our students’ well-being and create an optimal learning environment through retaining important staff positions. To learn more, please visit the levy website at www.westvalleyschool.com/page/levy-information #westvalleylevies
Classroom pictures for sixth to eighth grade are tomorrow! 📸
Classroom pictures for kindergarten to fifth grade are tomorrow! 📸
Reminder- there is no school from March 25th to April 1st! March 25-29 is Spring Break and April 1st is a PIR day.
Student aides provide targeted assistance to students, ensuring that gaps in learning are bridged. Support staff are key to helping struggling learners succeed academically. Their guidance prepares students for high school and the workforce. Small group learning for struggling students has significantly decreased over the past school year due to budget limitations resulting in lost support staff positions. To learn more, please visit the levy website at www.westvalleyschool.com/page/levy-information #westvalleylevies
Hat Day for March will be this Friday. Pay $1 to wear your hat at school! The money collected will go to benefit the Tamarack Grief Resource Center.
Cross Country Reminder: Parent Meeting 3:30 today in Main Gym. First Practice is Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm.
Schools are becoming a prime target for cybercriminals who want to steal data, extort money, or disrupt education. The number of incidences of usernames and passwords tied to Montana school district employees that were breached increased per employee by about 10% last year. Each of these breaches come with the potential of an attack that can cost a school district time, money, and resources. West Valley Technology Levy will be utilized to help protect student data and privacy through cybersecurity subscriptions and personnel.
