Less than two weeks until Auction 2013, don't forget to get those donation items in to Minka!!
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Valley Teacher's Auction Basket
Check out this great gift basket donated by the Valley teachers!! It contains 18 different domestic and imported beers and crunchy snacks. Also includes metal container--perfect for ice.
Less than two weeks until Auction 2013, don't forget to get those donation items in to Minka!!
Less than two weeks until Auction 2013, don't forget to get those donation items in to Minka!!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
A Note From A Valley Parent
It's always nice to hear from our parents, for them to share their stories of Valley. I recently received an email from Valley parent, Linda Merlo, this is her story...
The Value of Valley
It is very
difficult in just a few words to communicate how the decision to leave public
school and come to The Valley School, has changed my daughter’s life. How do you express the value of the
invaluable? Perhaps it is not something
that can be described in words, but what I can tell you is this… The staff, administrators and students here
create an atmosphere that is beyond “school”.
It truly is an extended family.
The Valley School is a safe, quiet, friendly and caring place to get a
great education and I am very glad my daughter attends the high school here.
Last year
at this time we were fighting the all-too-typical battle that so many families
face in the public school system. Rather
than using her energy to gain academic confidence and build lasting
friendships, my daughter faced days full of conflict and emotional abuse from
peers and bullying from students who were complete strangers. It was more than unacceptable, it was
dangerous. Every child deserves to go to
school in a place that values and appreciates them for who they are and
provides the support and care they need to reach their personal potential. I found that place for my child here at The
Valley School.
In the
short time that we have been here (less than 6 months), the change in my
daughter is measurable, both intellectually and physically. I cannot count the positive comments she has
received from family and friends regarding her transformation. People say, “She
looks and acts like a different person.” But I disagree. She is not a “different” person but rather
the “same” smart, confident, happy person she has always been on the
inside. It’s just that now the rest of
the world is able to see it too! Again,
perhaps I do not possess the talent to describe what this means in words, but
what I can express is my gratitude.
THANK YOU VALLEY! You have
changed our lives for the better and I am ever so glad we found you!
By
Linda Merlo
A
new Valley parent
Monday, February 18, 2013
Auction Preview!!
A big THANK YOU!!!! to the folks at Rose Valley Winery for this amazing wine and gift basket that they have donated to the Valley School Auction!!
We're only 2 weeks away!
We're only 2 weeks away!
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Miss Morris Goes to Washington!!
We are very pleased and excited to announce that Valley Senior, Kaitlyn Morris, has been chosen to have 2 pieces on display at the Dept. of Education Lyndon B. Johnson building, in Washington D.C.!!
Kaitlyn submitted 5 paintings total, one of which she made during her art class, as part of her involvement in the Flint Institute of Art's Pre-College Portfolio Development Program. The FIA program is designed to strengthen the foundation skills of gifted high school art students and Kaitlyn is one of only 26 students who were selected to participate. There will be a reception held for the event on Monday, April 22, at 11:00 am, and Kaitlyn is hoping to this special event. The exhibit itself will be on display from 4/15/13 - 5/30/13, so any Valley family and friends who might be planning a trip to our nation's capital will not want to miss an opportunity to support Kaitlyn and see the other submissions.
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