Dear HVS Families, Teachers, & Staff,

Cultural Days at Hermosa View and Hermosa Vista were a vibrant celebration of student and family diversity, learning, and connection. Students explored a variety of cultures through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities, including wearing or displaying traditional clothing, sharing holiday traditions, playing games and sports, engaging in crafts, showcasing flags, artwork, books, and other artifacts, playing music, and learning about native languages from around the world. This event provided a unique opportunity to foster appreciation and understanding of different backgrounds while creating memorable experiences for everyone involved.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the parents/guardians, teachers, and staff who dedicated their time, energy, and creativity to make Cultural Days a success. Your contributions, from organizing activities to sharing personal cultural stories, created an inspiring and enriching environment for our students. Thank you for helping us celebrate the beauty of our community and families!



Warm regards,

Dr. Susan Wildes

Superintendent of Schools,

Hermosa Beach City School District

This week, our 1st graders continue to take the i-Ready assessment in reading and math, with the last day scheduled for February 21st. The data from this assessment will be invaluable in showing us how each student is progressing in their academics. It will also allow our teachers to know which students may need Tier I intervention to support their learning. Please be sure that during this time of assessment, your child is getting a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast. 

Additionally, our Lost & Found has become very, very crowded. At the end of this week, all unclaimed items, including coats, jackets, sweaters, lunch boxes, and water bottles, will be donated to charity. Please feel free to check out our Lost & Found area by the library for any missing items you feel your child has lost. Teachers will be bringing students by the Lost & Found prior to the end of this week so that they may be able to claim their belongings. In the future, if you could please label all personal items with your child’s name, we can be sure they get returned. Thanks for your help!

Kind regards,

Sandy Skora, Hermosa View Interim Principal

Starting next week, our 3rd and 4th graders will begin taking the CAASPP interim assessments, which will familiarize students with the testing platform and provide valuable practice ahead of the state testing in May. The assessments help build confidence so students feel more comfortable when it’s time for the official test while also giving teachers information to help guide their instruction. To support your child, you can encourage healthy habits at home by ensuring students get plenty of rest, eat a nutritious breakfast, and arrive at school on time. A positive outlook and encouragement go a long way, and we appreciate your help in making this a low-stress, supportive experience for our students!



Warmly,

Hillary Overbeck, Hermosa Vista Principal

I’m looking forward to seeing our 5th graders arrive at school this Tuesday as we celebrate the 100th day of school! It’s always a fun and creative milestone, and I can’t wait to see how students bring it to life.

This week also marks the final week of our winter after-school sports session. Come cheer on our teams as they take on RIS and ESMS in their last matches of the season (both away games). We are so proud of the dedication and teamwork our student-athletes have shown!

Be on the lookout for the Spirit Games Survey coming this week—every student who wants to participate will have the chance to do so! Thank you for your patience as we’ve refined this event. We think we’ve found just the right mix to celebrate our school spirit and togetherness.

Finally, I look forward to seeing our students fully engaged in learning right up until 2:56 p.m. on Friday before they head off for a well-earned Presidents’ Break!

See you all this week!

Warmly,

Jessica Bledsoe, Hermosa Valley Principal

1/6-3/14: Valley Yearbook: 8th Grade Dedication Pages & Baby Pictures

1/22-2/7: Valley: A Day in the Life of a Student

1/26-3/4 (At Noon): HVPTO: Family Fun Night - Neon Night Silent Disco Party on the Hermosa Valley School Blacktop - Tickets on Sale (Buy Tickets Today!)

1/27-2/7: Valley: Physical Fitness Testing - 7th Grade

2/1-3/1: Black History Month

2/3-7: HVS: National School Counseling Week

2/3-4: Vista: 4th Grade Walking Field Trip to the Hermosa Beach Museum (Tongva Experience)

2/4: HBCSD: 100th Day of School - TK, K & 5th Grade Celebrates; Zero the Hero Visits Kindergarten

2/4 (3:15-5:15 PM): Valley Winter Sports: HVS Boys & Girls Basketball & Soccer vs. ADAMS (Away Game)

2/5: View: 101st Day of School - 1st Grade Celebrates

2/5 (9:00-10:00 AM): Valley: Tech Safety Coffee Talk with Julia Cordua, CEO of Thorn in Conference Room 4

2/5 (During Lunch): Valley: Beach Kids Yoga Classes

2/5 (3:15-5:15 PM): Valley Winter Sports: HVS Boys & Girls Basketball & Soccer vs. RIS (Away Game)

2/6 (3:15-5:15 PM): Valley Winter Sports: HVS Boys & Girls Basketball & Soccer vs. ESMS (Away Game); Last Game of the Winter Season

2/7 (After 4:00 PM): HBCSD: Lost & Found Unclaimed Items Donated to Charity

2/10-17: HBCSD: Presidents' Holidays Break - No School

2/12 (1:00-9:00 PM): HVPTO YUMraiser: Pedone's Pizza in HB

2/14: Valentine's Day