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May 2016 Each West Valley student will have a Rigorous and Relevant education achieved through strong Relationships to maximize readiness for College, Career, and Citizenship. Report Card Published during the school year and mailed to the patrons of the district. Millwood School to be new Kindergarten Center The Washington State Legislature has designated funds to reduce class size for kindergarten through third grade beginning with the 2016-17 school year. Having fewer students in each class creates a need for additional class- room space. A committee of stakeholder representatives was formed in September to study the options for creating the necessary classroom space. After months of research, staff presentations, and a public forum, the committee completed their work and made a recommendation to the school board to repurpose Millwood Early Childhood Center into a dis- trict kindergarten center. The School Board voted unanimously to take advantage of the funding to reduce class size and repurpose Millwood to house the district kinder- garten students. Kindergarten students will attend the Millwood Kinder- garten Center at 8818 E. Grace beginning with the 2016-17 school year. After diligent research and extensive planning for the transition, an agreement has been reached with St. Paschal Parish to house the district Preschool programs in their vacant school building. Our youngest students will attend the West Valley Early Learning Center at 2523 Park Road beginning with the 2016-17 school year. . Truancy Board Honored The West Valley Community Truancy Board has been awarded the district Community Leadership award. For the past 10 years the award winning board has been helping truant youth in a successful, proactive and positive manner. The intervention from the board entails efforts to avoid formal adjudication and processing in the juvenile court system and provide resources needed to overcome barriers to school attendance and success. One of the boards greatest strengths is the combined participation of community resources which include school administrators, teachers, counselors, para-professionals, volunteers and community organizations/ agencies. The Truancy Board has been identified by WSU as a “Promising Practice” and has been replicated in numerous counties in Washington and 16 counties across the country. Truancy board members were honored at a regional Community Leaders luncheon. West Valley School Board Directors serve free spaghetti dinner to community members during the 2015 Block Party. From left, Bob Wentworth, Student School Board Rep. Rachel McGlothlen, and Robert Dompier. At Millwood School Kindergarten registration is in progress at all neighborhood elementary schools for school at the Millwood Kindergarten Center for the 2016-17 school year. Block Party Invitation West Valley School District will again host the Community Appreciation Block Party. The annual event features free dinner, student performances and displays, robotics, kids crafts, door prizes, and much more. The thank you event was founded 15 years ago by school board directors and sponsored by local business donations and community engagement grants. This free annual event is in appreciation for the support West Valley patrons show students and staff. Please join us: Thursday, May 12, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. West Valley High School 8301 E. Buckeye Don’t miss the fun! Members of the West Valley Truancy Board pose for a photo during the Community Leaders Luncheon sponsored by the Washington Association of School Administrators.
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May 2016
Each West Valley student will have a Rigorous and Relevant education achieved through strong Relationships to maximize readiness for College, Career, and Citizenship.
Report Card
Published during the school year and mailed to the patrons of the district.
Millwood School to be new Kindergarten Center
The Washington State Legislature has designated funds to reduce class size for kindergarten through third grade beginning with the 2016-17 school year.
Having fewer students in each class creates a need for additional class-room space. A committee of stakeholder representatives was formed in September to study the options for creating the necessary classroom space. After months of research, staff presentations, and a public forum, the committee completed their work and made a recommendation to the school board to repurpose Millwood Early Childhood Center into a dis-trict kindergarten center.
The School Board voted unanimously to take advantage of the funding to reduce class size and repurpose Millwood to house the district kinder-garten students. Kindergarten students will attend the Millwood Kinder-garten Center at 8818 E. Grace beginning with the 2016-17 school year.
After diligent research and extensive planning for the transition, an agreement has been reached with St. Paschal Parish to house the district Preschool programs in their vacant school building. Our youngest students will attend the West Valley Early Learning Center at 2523 Park Road beginning with the 2016-17 school year. .
Truancy Board Honored
The West Valley Community Truancy Board has been awarded the district Community Leadership award. For the past 10 years the award winning board has been helping truant youth in a successful, proactive and positive manner. The intervention from the board entails efforts to avoid formal adjudication and processing in the juvenile court system and provide resources needed to overcome barriers to school attendance and success. One of the boards greatest strengths is the combined participation of community resources which include school administrators, teachers, counselors, para-professionals, volunteers and community organizations/agencies. The Truancy Board has been identified by WSU as a “Promising Practice” and has been replicated in numerous counties in Washington and 16 counties across the country. Truancy board members were honored at a regional Community Leaders luncheon.
West Valley School Board Directors serve free spaghetti dinner to community members during the 2015 Block Party. From left, Bob Wentworth, Student School Board Rep. Rachel McGlothlen, and Robert Dompier.
At Millwood School
Kindergarten registration is in progress at all neighborhood elementary schools for school at the Millwood Kindergarten Center for the 2016-17 school year.
Block Party Invitation West Valley School District will again host the Community Appreciation Block Party. The annual event features free dinner, student performances and displays, robotics, kids crafts, door prizes, and much more.
The thank you event was founded 15 years ago by school board directors and sponsored by local business donations and community engagement grants. This free annual event is in appreciation for the support West Valley patrons show students and staff.
Please join us:
Thursday, May 12, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. West Valley High School 8301 E. Buckeye
Don’t miss the fun!
Members of the West Valley Truancy Board pose for a photo during the Community Leaders Luncheon sponsored by the Washington Association of School Administrators.
End of year events
West Valley School District No. 363
2805 N. Argonne Road
P. O. Box 11739
Spokane, WA 99211
ECRWSS
POSTAL CUSTOMER Comments, questions, concerns?
Contact us at (509) 924-2150 or www.wvsd.org
STAR Program a shinning success
West Valley elementary students are reaping the
benefits of a new after-school program. STAR
(Students, Activities & Relationships) Club’s objective
is to provide a safe, fun, nurturing environment for
students. The free program is made possible by a
grant awarded to Millwood Community Presbyterian
Church from the Inland Northwest Community Foun-
dation. Volunteers run the Club and facilitate
breakout sessions which include homework area and
various activities. Special sessions include the Spo-
kane Library and their STEM Kit, the WV Robotics
team, Whitworth Basketball Clinic, paper making with
Inland Empire Paper Company, and responsible pet
ownership by SCRAPS. Organizers plan to partner
with Big Brothers Big Sisters to match mentors with
students. If you would like to volunteer with the
STAR Club, please call (509) 340-7204.
WVHS Band to New York
The WVHS Marching Band and Color Guard is one of only 15 bands selected to march in the 2016 Veteran’s Day parade in New York City. They will also partici-pate in The Band of Pride Tribute com-memorating the 15th anniversary of 9/11.
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Spokane, WA
Duane Statler, center, and community member Julie Perrira pose with Superintendent Sementi after receiving the district Above and Beyond Award.
May 12 Community Appreciation Block Party
WVHS 5 - 8 p.m. All welcome
May 27 & 30 No school - snow day and
Memorial Day observed
June 2 Dishman Hills Graduation
New Life Center 7:00 p.m.
June 2 SVHS Graduation SCC 2:00 & 6:45 p.m.
June 5 WVHS Graduation INB Center 4:00 p.m.
June 10 Last day of school - early release
June 22 School Board meeting 11:30 a.m.
District Conference Center
July 27 School Board meeting 11:30 a.m.
District Conference Center
August 24 School Board meeting 11:30 a.m.
District Conference Center
September 7 First day of school
Above and Beyond Award
The district Above and Beyond Award was recently presented to community member and City School neighbor Julie Perrira and Custodian Duane Statler. The duo worked together to identify vandals who had been breaking windows at the school. District Security Officer Bill Peterson was also honored for the award for his role in the apprehension of the vandals.
