The Valwood View
"Connecting home and school."
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Dear Valwood Family,
Convocation is less than one week away! Teachers have been assigned and school supply lists have been sent. Wrap up your shopping and summer reading assignments, and try to enjoy the last few days!
Please see the important dates, information and links below. We will see you on Tuesday at Open House!
Sincerely,
John L. Davis, Sr.
Head of School
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Thursday, August 2
New Family BBQ 6:30 p.m.
Monday, August 6
Pre-Planning
Tuesday, August 7
Pre-Planning
New Student/Family/Rising sixth grade Orientation 3:30 - 4 p.m.
Open House 4 - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 8
Convocation
Boo-Hoo Breakfasts
Noon Dismissal
Click
here
for the full calendar.
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Extended Day & Homework Hour - Sign Up today!
EXTENDED DAY is an option for pre-K through fifth grade families who need child care after the regular school day ends. It is available until 5:30 p.m. Pre-K para-pro Natasha Shaw will oversee Extended Day. Students are given a snack, outdoor play time, have time to work on homework and
have the option to participate in special area classes led by those teachers – Library, Art, or
Spanish. Extended Day is not available on school holidays or days when the entire school dismisses
HOMEWORK HOUR is held *Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for one hour past regular
dismissal time for 1 st through 5th grades. Students work independently and may also get assistance when needed. *When Monday is a holiday, Homework Hour is held on Tuesday and Wednesday only. Please contact Susan Elliott,
[email protected]
, with any questions.
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Lil’ Valiant Cheer Camp
Saturday, August 18
9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Eager Sports Center
$50 (includes lunch, snack and t-shirt)
Open to Pre-k - 5th Graders
Come learn cheers, dances and stunts. Campers will perform what they've learned at the first pep rally and first home football game on August 31st.
Cheer Camp is led by the Valwood Varsity Cheerleaders.
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Publix Partners is turning groceries into education.
Over the years, Publix Partners has contributed more than $30 million to over 4,500 schools giving back to support education. Giving is easy! Simply sign up for a
Publix.com account
(if you don’t already have one), select Valwood School, then enter your phone number at checkout. They will give back to Valwood School. (No more key fobs.)
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Crane Hall Hours
Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Offices located inside Crane Hall:
Admissions
Annual Fund & GOAL
Business
Development & Alumni Relations
Head of School
Marketing & Communication
Safety & Security
Spirit Store
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Back to School Safety Reminders
Students, parents, faculty and staff, please obey traffic laws while on campus. This includes the
speed limit of 10 mph on the ENTIRE campus
and
stop signs
. Also, please be aware of crosswalks located around campus and yield to pedestrians. Let's make campus a safe place for all students, parents, faculty, staff and visitors.
See you all next week,
Mr. Les
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SPIRIT STORE
Visit the Spirit Store!
Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
NEW MERCHANDISE IN STORE NOW!
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2017-2018 YEARBOOKS STILL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE!
CLICK HERE for the order form and return it and a check to Crane Hall.
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HISTORY BOOKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
Emily Anderson has written about Valwood's first 50 years in an entertaining book celebrating the rich history of our institution. In addition to her research and personal memories of her time at Valwood, Mrs. Anderson has also collected memoirs from former headmasters, students and parents. Colorful accounts of Valwood's infancy along with stories and pictures throughout the years portray how Valwood evolved without losing the Valiant Spirit it retains today. Get your copy in the Spirit Store for $25.
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Contact us and stay connected
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Please help us by calling the
Direct Dial numbers for the Divisions
when you have questions.
Lower School 229-585-9231
Middle School 229-585-9232
Upper School 229-585-9233
General Inquiry 229-242-8491
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If you missed an issue of the Valwood View,
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The Valwood View | Valwood School | 229-242-8491 |
[email protected] | www.valwood.org
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