School News

We are so excited for  2018-2019 school year here at Valley Jr. High.

This year, we will be doing online registration. If you prefer to do it in person, here are some important dates for you:

Aug 7th, 8:00-11:30 am: Returning 8th grade students and incoming 7th grade students from Pioneer, Granger, Frost, Farnsworth, and Rolling Meadows elementary schools. Schedule and Locker pickup for students with completed registrations.

Aug 9th, 8:00-11:30 am: New Student Registration for students new to the school that have moved into Valley Jr. High’s boundaries during the summer.

Aug 14th, 8-11:30 am: Make-up Registration

Aug 15th: Necessary schedule changes by appointment only.

Aug 15th 6:00-8:00 pm: Hot Dog Hello (Back to School night)

Aug 20th 7:50 am-2:45 pm: First day of School. Students must have completed registration prior to this date to begin school on this day. NEW students will make an appointment to register.

 

Fees:

7th grade basic fee total: $64.00

7th grade fee (including optional yearbook and PTSA): $94.00

8th grade basic fee total: $49.00

8th grade fee (including optional yearbook and PTSA): $79.00

If paying in cash, please bring exact amount.

–         76.9% of our ESL Oral students improved their score.

–         The average jump in scores was .8 which is almost a whole level!

–         46 ESL Oral students tested to the next level. Some jumped 2 levels!

 

 

Hello Parents!

 

Please take a moment to fill out our school survey to let us know how we are doing. Remember feedback is an important part in improvement and growth.

Thank you,

 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ParentSatisfaction18

PLEASE NOTE: The survey will close next Wednesday, May 16 @ 5:00 pm

 

 

Communities United and Comcast Cares Day

It’s a win for you and a win for us!

 

You get	We get
Breakfast, Lunch, Entertainment and best of all that positive zing that you  have made a difference!	Volunteers to make Valley Brighter and ready to go for the upcoming remodel oh and yeah about 14 dollars for each volunteer!

 

Where: Valley Junior High 4195 South 3200 West

When: Saturday the 21st of April

8 to 10 Breakfast, volunteer and meet community partners

10 to 11 Beatles tribute band “Winding Road”

11 to 12 folk dancers provided by the Multicultural center

12 lunch and clean up!

We get credit for and age volunteer and any amount of time volunteering! Please come!

 

Comcast Cares Day

Come enjoy student cultural performances, remarks from community leaders, and District information and resources

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/351756211999311/

On May 2, 2018, Utah’s Partner in Education Foundation will be recognizing three individuals throughout the state who are making a tremendous impact for good on public education.

You are invited to nominate an educator and/or student with whom you interact that you believe is worthy of recognition.

Educator Nomination Survey

Student Nomination Survey

The Educator of the Year will receive a $5,000 grant to facilitate his/her events in improving student learning.

The Student of the Year will receive a $5,000 scholarship to continue his/her post-secondary education.

World renowned author and speaker, Professor Clayton Christensen, will be speaking at the recognition on May 2^nd at 6:00pm at the Rail Center in downtown Salt Lake City.  The media will also be joining in the recognition of tremendous educators and students from across Utah.

Please nominate an educator and/or student who you believe is particularly deserving.

Thanks!

 

Parents and students of Valley Junior High! Please join us this Wednesday March 14th, 2017 for our upcoming Student vs. Faculty game at our school from 3 to 4. We have a new gym floor we are so proud of so come see the awesome teachers beat our awesome students at basketball!

 

Fellow Ligers and families! We have an exciting announcement:

Valley has a brand new gym floor!

Please come during Parent Teacher Night for our open house. We will have popcorn in celebration.

Valley is an awesome school!

Our Open Enrollment period is December 1 to the third Friday in February.

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