Valley View Elementary “It’s a Gr-r-reat Place to Learn”

Principal: Mr. Jesus Cerda

December Newsletter

December 2015

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, January 6—Classes Resume; —Report Cards Sent Home with Students; —Start of 4th Six Weeks

Saturday, January 9—Start of Saturday Tutorials

Tuesday, January 12—PTO Meeting 6:00 p.m.; —AR Bronze Club Field Trip

Monday, January 18—Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. at VVHS

Thursday, January 20—“Every Kid in the Park” Presentation by a “Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge” Representative

Eventos Próximos:

Miércoles, 6 de enero—Reanudación de clases; —Calificaciones enviados a casa con los estudiantes; —Comenzando las cuartas seis semanas

Sabado, 9 de enero—Comienzo de tutoría los Sábados

Martes, 12 de enero—Junta de PTO a las 6:00 p.m.; —Excursión del club de bronce del AR

Lunes, 18 de enero—Junta de la meza directiva en VVHS a las 6:00 p.m.

Jueves, 20 de enero—“Todos los Niños en el Parque” Presentación de un represéntate del “Santa Ana Wildlife Refuge”

Reminders:

*Attendance is important. Please send your child to school every day and on time. Thank you for your support. La asistencia es importante. Favor de traer a su hijo/a a tiempo a la escuela todos los días y a tiempo. Gracias por su apoyo. *The school day starts at 7:45 a.m. and ends at 3:10 p.m. **Un recordatorio, las clases empiezan de 7:45 a.m. a 3:10 p.m.

Board of Trustees

Frank Jimenez, Board President Jose A. Rosillo, Vice-President Noe Pruneda, Secretary Abram Ramirez, Asst. Secretary Juan A. Pimentel, Member Efrain Perez, Member Prisciliano Treviño, Member Rolando Ramirez, Superintendent

Board of Trustees

VVISD Board Members (Front L-R) Noe Pruneda, Secretary; Jose A.

Rosillo, Vice-President; Abram Ramirez, Asst. Secretary; Frank Jimenez,

President; Juan Pimentel, Member; Rolando Ramirez, Superintendent;

Prisciliano Treviño, Member; Efrain Perez, Member

District Quiz Bowl Champions!

Valley View Elementary 3rd and 4th grade Quiz Bowl Teams became the District’s 2015-2016 Quiz Bowl Champions at the December competition. The two teams competed against other 3rd and 4th grade teams from within the district. The Quiz Bowl is a district wide academic competition initiated last year by our superintendent Mr. Ramirez. Each elementary sends a team of five 3rd grade students and a team of five 4th grade students. The competition is similar to the popular Master Minds Competition hosted by Channel 5’s Tim Smith. The 3rd grade team members are Melissa Juarez, Yulianna Saenz, Samuen Anguiano, Emiliano Sanchez, and Pedro Rios. The 4th grade team members are Renata Garcia, Julian Hernandez, Filiberto Rincon, Irineo Peralta, and Omar Martinez. Both teams were coached by Mrs. J. Gonzalez. Congratulations to both teams and their coach!

VVE Dance Team and Student Council Visit Local Adult Daycare Centers

Valley View Elementary Student Council and Dance Team visited two adult day cares in Hidalgo. The Student Council collected socks and donated them to the adults at the adult day care centers. The Dance Team danced for the residents. The residents loved their performance. We would like to thank Target, Wal-Mart, and VVE students and staff for their generous sock donations. We collected over 100 pairs of socks. Again, thank you!

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Kindergarten teachers proudly displaying their 2nd place winning card.

Ms. Guerra’s Pre-K students proudly displaying their 3rd place winning card.

Festival of Lights Christmas Card Contest Winners!

Congratulations Valley View Elementary students and staff! Our students and staff entered the Hidalgo Festival of Lights Christmas Card Decorating Contest. Our kindergarten students and staff earned a second place finish and our pre-k students and staff earned a third place finish. The cards are be displayed at the Hidalgo City Hall and will be on display throughout the holiday season. We invite you to go to the city of Hidalgo and see them. Job well-done!

“Alice in Wonderland”

As a reward for their hard work and dedication, Valley View Elementary faculty and staff treated all of their students to the “Alice in Wonderland Play” performed by the Valley View High School drama team at the high school auditorium. Our students and staff not only enjoyed the play, but were able to ask the cast questions after the play.

Campus Christmas Card Contest Valley View Elementary students competed in the annual Christmas Contest. First and second grade students were asked to use their imagination and create a Christmas card. The winning card was one of several used by the District to give to employees. Pictured left to right are: Mr. Villarreal, teacher, and Gael Pacheco, 1st place winner; Jorge Martinez, 2nd place winner, and Mrs. Villarreal, teacher; and Jazlynne Olmeda, 3rd place winner, and Miss Silva, teacher. Congratulations to all!

An Afternoon of Fun!

December’s PTO Meeting

The Valley View Elementary Dance Team, under the direction of Mrs. A. Gamez, treated parents to a special performance at VVE December PTO Meeting. The Dance Team danced to “Jingle Bells,” All I Want for Christmas Is You,” and “El Burrito Sabanero.” Great job Dance Team!

“Afternoon of Fun”

Valley View Elementary students were treated to another “Afternoon of Fun” this six weeks. Students in 3rd and 4th grade got to spend an afternoon having fun playing Bingo, volleyball, creating crafts, conducting science experiments, playing ping pong, playing foosball, playing basketball, and much more. Students enjoyed creating volcanos and watching them erupt. Great job students and staff!

Toy Drive

Valley View Elementary’s student council hosted it’s annual toy drive to benefit children at Driscoll Children’s Hospital. The students placed two boxes in the office where students and staff dropped-off new unwrapped toys. Pictured left to right (front row) are VVE student council officers, Gyanna Echeverria-Robinette; Yulianna Saenz; Tyler Garcia; Neyli Quiroga; Jeretzy Calderon; Mr. E. Perez, Driscoll’s Hospital Volunteer; and Mrs. I. Herevia, sponsor.

Santa Visits VVISD!

Santa came early to Valley View ISD. All pre-k and kindergarten students were treated to a present by Santa Claus himself December 15. The children enjoyed meeting Santa and some of his elves.

Nurse’s Corner:

Fight the Flu! Influenza: Influenza (also known as the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by flu viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The flu is different from a cold. The flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have the flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:

Fever* or feeling feverish/chills

Cough

Sore throat

Runny or stuffy nose

Muscle or body aches

Headaches

Fatigue (tiredness)

Some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.

* It's important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever. Flu is unpredictable and how severe it is can vary widely from one season to the next depending on many things, including:

what flu viruses are spreading,

how much flu vaccine is available,

when vaccine is available,

how many people get vaccinated, and

how well the flu vaccine is matched to flu viruses that are causing illness.

Who needs a flu vaccine? a) You b) You c) You d) All of the above

Even healthy people can get the flu, and it can be serious. Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine. This means you. This season, protect yourself—and those around you—by getting a flu vaccine.

NO MORE EXCUSES---THERE ARE MANY PLACES TO GET YOUR FLU VACCINE

DOCTOR’S OFFICE, PHARMACIES, RETAIL STORES, GROCERY STORES, PEDIATRICIAN’S OFFICE, HEALTH DEPARTMENT, WORKPLACE, MEDICAL CENTER, CLINICS, COMMUNITY CENTER Source: CDC

Third Six Weeks All “A” Students

PRE-K Kinder 1st Grade 3rd Grade

Aguirre, David Benavides, Paola Balderrama, Daniel Abarca, Anthony

Alanis, Mia Benavides, Regina Dominguez, Anthony Calderon, Jeretzy

Cano, Aiden Carrillo, Karolina Fernandez, Sofia Garcia, Tyler

Cesar, Lilia Cuellar, Roberto Lopez, Rogelio Perez, Ayhlin

De la Cruz, Eziquiel De Leon, Marellie Musule, Melody Portal, Joaquin

Elizondo, Logan Escoto, Maria Ocañas, Victoria Ruiz, Mia

Fernandez, Jorge Espinoza, Johana Perez, Maria Uresti, Patricio

Gamez, Danna Galvan, Adolfo Porras, Scarleth Vasquez, Bryan Vasquez, Bryan

Gandarilla, Victoria Gonzalez, Angel Portillo, Gabriel Vera, Clarissa

Gonzalez, Kasandra Gonzalez, Mia Prado, Angel

Gonzalez, Ovidio Hernandez, Fernando Quintero, Mylcka 4th Grade

Herrera, Marifher Hernandez, Valeria Robles, Sebastian Antunez, Luis

Madrigal, Kimberly Herrera, Gael Rodriguez, Eric Carrillo, Yadira

Muñoz, Gabriel Lopez, Mia Salazar, Ivana Echeverria, Gyanna

Ocañas, Alexis Lucio, Valeria Segundo, Lazaro Elizarraraz, Frida

Ochoa, Brian Segundo, Eliya Terrazas, Alex Gamez, Ximena

Ortiz, Jordan Tapia, Tomas Tostado, Jacob Garza, Joshua

Ramirez, Kaylee Trujillo, Valeria Treviño, Zoie Mireles, George

Ramos, Isabella Vasquez, Carlos Villegas, Angel Quiroga, Neyli

Robles, Santiago Vega, Aiden Saenz, Yulianna

Rodriguez, Monserrath Vela, Alexa 2nd Grade Sanchez, Emiliano

Soto, Gamaliel Cuellar, Fatima

Tostado, Elyssa Gutierrez, Roberto

Vera, Sasha Hernandez, Rafael

Zapata, Javier Vargas, Jesus

Villarreal, Juan

Third Six Weeks Perfect Attendance

Pre-K Kindergarten Tapia, Tomas Perez, Maria

Camacho, Leonardo Ayala, Alexis Torres, Ryan Porras, Scarleth

Cepeda, Dulce Benavides, Paola Tovias, Josue Portillo, Gabriel

Cesar, Lilia Benavides, Regina Trujillo, Anderson Prado, Angel

De Leon, Mia Carballo, Alexandro Vega, Aiden Quintero, Mylcka

Elizondo, Logan Cardona, Hiram Vela, Alexa Ramirez, Alan

Fernandez, Sofia Carrillo, Karolina Veliz, Gael Rios, Aiden

Fernandez, Jorge Carrizales, Alexa Virgen, Kristhian Rivera, Jerry

Galvan, Adrian Cervantes, Ayleen First Grade Rivera, Valentina

Gandarilla, Victoria Cuellar, Roberto Abarca, Jesse Rodriguez, Enrique

Garcia, Destiny De Leon, Elian Carballo, Antonio Rodriguez, Eric

Gonzalez, Kasandra De Leon, Marellie Carrizales, Armando Rubio, Luna

Gonzalez, Valentina Del Valle, Yiara Cerda, Isdarely Salazar, Grecia

Hernandez, Iker Espinoza, Johana Dominguez, Anthony Salazar, Ivana

Hernandez, Ivanna Fernandez, Hector Dominguez, Ayleen Salinas, Denisse

Herrera, Marifher Gallardo, Hector Dominguez, Emanuel Segundo, Lazaro

Lopez, Mahir Galvan, Adolfo Escalante, Maria Terrazas, Alex

Maldonado, Mia Galvan, Paulo Espinoza, Fatima Tostado, Jacob

Mecott, Christian Gaytan, Cesar Fernandez, Alexa Treviño, Zoie

Mecott, Emmanuel Gonzalez, Angel Fernandez, Sofia Vargas, Rolando

Mendoza, Pedro Gonzalez, Camila Gallegos, Karol Villegas, Angel

Ocañas, Alexis Gonzalez, Mia Galvan, Angel Second Grade

Ochoa, Brian Gutierrez, Ismael Gamez, Daniel Aparicio, Antonio

Olivarez, Raydell Heredia, Victor Garcia, Amia Barrera, Victoria

Ortiz, Jordan Hernandez, Fernando Garza, Ivan Bazaldua, Isaac

Palomo, Yarely Hernandez, Iker Gomez, Ruben Carrizales, Maria

Perales, Thaily Hernandez, Valeria Gonzalez, Rebecca Castañeda, Joselyn

Quintana, Valerie Herrera, Gael Gutierrez, Walle Cepeda, Daniel

Ramirez, Kaylee Herrera, Mya Hernandez, Edgar Cepeda, Jose

Ramos, Isabella Iruegas, Anemsi Legaspi, Farid Cepeda, Leonardo

Robles, Santiago Juarez, Stephanie Lopez, Luis Cisneros, Viviana

Rodriguez, Monserrath Lopez, Mia Martinez, Arnulfo Cossio, Yandel

Rodriguez, Jorge Lucio, Valeria Martinez, Daniel Cuellar, Fatima

Salazar, Grettel Perez, Francisco Martinez, Ricardo Escobar, Mayte

Salinas, Angel Ramos, Mina Meza, Sherlyn Flores, Hector Sanchez, Madelyn Rios, Stephanie Moure, Santiago Franco, Ataly

Soto, Gamaliel Rodriguez, Amaya Musule, Melody Gallardo, Gael

Tostado, Elyssa Rojas, Gael Niaves, Camila Galvan, Erick

Tovias, Perla Salazar, Diego Ocañas, Victoria Galvan, Shalaidah

Vera, Sasha Sanchez, Camila Ochoa, Oscar Garcia, Amalia

Zapata, Javier Santos, Jordan Olmeda, Jazlynne Garcia, Grecia

Saucedo, Shaniil Ortiz, Denis Guerra, Jorge

Segundo, Eliya Pacheco, Sophia Hernandez, Natalie

Solano, Sebastian Palma, Daniel Hernandez, Samuel

Solis, Jazlyn Perez, Karlo Hernandez, Rafael

Third Six Weeks Perfect Attendance Continued

Second Grade Cont. Third Grade Reyes, Irani Hernandez, Katie

Hutton, Aaron Abarca, Anthony Rodriguez, Ezequiel Hernandez, Eduardo

Iracheta, Ximena Alanis, Anasofia Rodriguez, Kamilah Hinojosa, Bryan

Jalil, Emilio Aleman, Fabian Rojas, Alexa Jasso, Angelica

Juarez, Noe Benavides, Mariana Ross, Relena Jimenez, Emilio

Linares, Santiago Briones, Maryann Ruiz, Mia King, Frida

Luna, Alyssa Cabrera, Daniela Sanchez, Joseph Linares, Jacobo

Macias, Jehieli Calderon, Jeretzy Sanchez, Karen Lopez, Gilberto

Martinez, Jorge Carbajal, Jose Santana, Damian Lopez, Marianna

Martinez, Karyme Castañeda, Romario Soto, Johnny Maldonado, Jesus

Martinez, Luis Cavazos, Denaly Trujillo, Mariel Marichalar, Mario

Montelongo, Giarah Chavez, Mariana Uresti, Patricio Martinez, Itzel

Ortiz, Kandy Cossio, Valentina Vargas, Jose Martinez, Ricardo

Ortiz, Adonis De Leon, Audrey Vazquez, Bryan Mireles, Christian

Ovando, Ever Espinoza, Alejandra Vera, Diego Mireles, George

Pacheco, Gael Figueroa, Norma Yanez, Alberto Montalvo, Adrian

Perez, Alessandra Galvan, Jacob Fourth Grade Mouton, Darrel

Perez, Diego Garcia, Tyler Alanis, Dianaelena Muñiz, Jesus

Perez, Paola Gonzalez, Geovanna Aranda, Robert Navarro, Ethan

Perez, Eduardo Guajardo, Nestor Bazaldua, Alejandra Ortiz, Hector

Quintana, Sophia Gudiño, Ana Carrillo, Yadira Ortiz, Sean

Recio, Korina Gutierrez, Ulysses Carrizales, Yuridia Perales, Michael

Rios, Jade Hermosillo, Ivan Cepeda, Luis Perez, Mia

Rodriguez, Angel Hinojosa, Alan Chavez, Eduardo Prado, Diego

Rodriguez, Kayla Jasso, Crystal Cossio, Fernando Prado, Keyla

Romero, Alan Juarez, Valeria Cuellar, Reylie Pruneda, Leyla

Sanchez, Irma Lara, Ricardo De Hoyos, Emanuel Quiroga, Neyli

Sanchez, Kemini Leal, Erik De Leon, Michelle Ramirez, Emmanuel

Santos, Jared Lozano, Estrella Elizarraraz, Frida Reyes, Armando

Vela, Luis Marrero, Tyler Espinoza, Pedro Reyes, Miguel

Vergara, Benjamin Mora, Morgan Estevez, Emily Rincon, Samantha

Villarreal, Alexa Mouton, Noel Galvan, Ximena Rios, Lucia

Palacios, Diana Gamez, Jose Rios, Pedro

Palma, Carlos Gamez, Ximena Rodriguez, Ashley

Peralta, Ricardo Garcia, Abigail Rodriguez, Eiban

Perez, Ayhlin Garcia, Austin Rodriguez, Hannia

Porras, Gustavo Garcia, Leslie Rodriguez, Martin

Portal, Joaquin Garza, Joshua Ruiz, Aaliyah

Quintero, Alina Gomez, Paula Saenz, Yulianna

Quiroga, Alberto Gutierrez, Sebastian Sanchez, Emiliano

Ramos, Raul Harris, Lola Uresti, Jesus

Reyes, Iran Herevia, Oscar Viveros, Jesus

Zapata, Emily

Library Matters at Valley View Elementary During the month of November, Valley View

Elementary students continued to be voracious

readers. They celebrated like champions, and worked

on a video entry to the Texas Library Media Awards.

Students were introduced to the book, “The Wall”

which is written by Eve Bunting. In addition, various

books about the armed services and Veteran

Memorials were on display during the month of

November. Students were encouraged to bring in

pictures of their relatives who are or were Veterans.

They discovered that servicemen hold a variety of jobs

such as engineers, doctors, nurses, lawyers, pilots, and

mechanics. The students brought pictures and the

Student Council members created a Veteran’s Honor

Wall for all to see. The students took great pride in

making a contribution and creating the Veteran Honor

Wall. Our 4th graders moved to make a video

adaptation of Red Skeleton’s Pledge of Allegiance monologue. The students have directed, produced the work

on the video production during the month of November. Upon return from the Christmas Break, the students

will be recording the video and submitting it in to the Texas Library Media Awards that same month.

To reward our students for their outstanding reading performance during the 2nd weeks, each Top Point AR Class

qualified to attend an educational excursion to

McCreery Aviation and Fire Station #4. Our

students were exposed to the operating procedures

of a private airport and an airport fire stations.

Valley View Elementary students at our campus are

actively involved in all activities associated with the

Valley View Elementary Accelerated Reader

Program, and without a doubt Library Matters @

Valley View Elementary.

To date, Valley View Elementary has a campus

participation rate of 98%. Our students have read

78,993 books and passed 73,396 quizzes. The

students have tallied a word count of 46,572,321

and have maintained an Average Percent Correct of

86.7 percent.