News and Announcements
4.28.25 - 5.2.25
Coming Up…
Apr 28- May 2 - Book Fair (located in A1)
May 2 - Cultural Food Fair
May 3 - Spring Maker Faire / Spring Garden Work Day / Campus Beautification Day
May 5-9 - Staff Appreciation Week
May 8 - Spring Concert 1st- 3rd Grades
May 14 - Spring Concert 4th-5th Grades
May 15 - Open House/Art Show
May 26 - Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL!
Jun 2 - 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony 8:30
Jun 3 - Last day of school!
Principal’s Message:
CAASPP testing has arrived! On April 30th- May 1st, 5th Grade classes will begin the CAST (California Science Test). May 5th - May 15th from 8:30-9:30 am and 10:10-11:10 am daily, students in grades 3-5 will be taking the CAASPP (California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress) test. The CAASPP test is given every spring for students in grades three through eight and focuses on the areas of English Language Arts and Mathematics. While these tests can be very beneficial for teachers, parents, and students in determining how students understand grade-level concepts, they can be very overwhelming to some students.
One of the most important parts of test-taking is being ready and feeling prepared. Here are some things you can do to help your child be prepared for the CAASPP test:
• Make sure your child is getting at least 8 hours of sleep each night. Many studies have found that poor sleep is linked with lower academic performance.
• Have your child eat a well-balanced breakfast each morning before school. Again, studies show that breakfast improves student grades (and mood!).
• Talk with them about the test! These tests can be hard, and many students feel overwhelmed just at the thought of taking them each year. Having the test seen as important is a way to ensure that students are really taking their time to take the tests and not finishing the test quickly to get it over with as soon as possible. Students have been taking the practice CAASPP tests in class so that they can familiarize themselves with the format and experience what the test is like for them. The link for the practice tests is:
Here are some important reminders for parents as we prepare for CAASPP:
• Valle Verde campus will be a quiet space from 8:30 am – 10:00 am. Accommodations will be made for the 3rd-grade pod from 10:10 am to 11:10 am on their testing days. We are planning for no phone calls, interruptions, and stations in the pod during their testing time scheduled for 5/5, 5/6, 5/7, and 5/13. 5/14, and 5/15. Testing Make-Up days are scheduled through 5/23. If at all possible, please avoid scheduling appointments during that time, as well.
• Students arriving after 8:30 am on testing days will have to remain in the pod until the class is done with testing. Missed tests will be completed on a make-up day.
• Chromebooks need to be brought to school daily, fully charged at home the night before.
• Student headphones need to be working; check with your child.
• No electronic devices are allowed in the classroom during testing; all cell phones and smart watches will be collected at the beginning of each test session.
Thank you for your support as we begin our CAASPP testing window next week.
District Updates
ALL are WELCOME to these public events!
- Do you have students needing extra support before the Summer Break? Join us for our Parenting and Teen Anger Workshop May 10th.
- We partner with the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano as a Mobile Pantry Distribution location. Families and individuals can pick up FREE fresh produce, proteins, dairy and a variety of nonperishable food once or twice a month.
- Visit us every 1st and 3rd Thursday between 2:00 pm and 3:00 pm to share in this opportunity.
- Toddler Class 16-23 Months Flyer
- Anger Management Class Flyer - English
- Anger Management Class Flyer - Spanish
- Parenting Class Flyer - English
- Parenting Class Flyer - Spanish
- Free Event: Celebrating 70 Years with Lindsay WIldlife Museum
- Autism Acceptance Month
- April is Arab Heritage Month
Staff Appreciation Week May 5-9
Please join the PTA in honoring the staff of VVE during Staff Appreciation Week, from May 5th to 9th.
Student Council Food Drive
Our student council is honored to host a food drive for the Contra Costa Food Bank, helping those in need within our community. Please bring non-perishable food to any of our food bins on campus between now and May 1st. We hope to collect 5 barrels' worth of food. If every VVE student just brought ONE item of food, we would meet our goal! Their most requested foods are:
- Peanut butter
- Canned tuna and chicken (in water)
- Boxed macaroni and cheese
- Shelf stable milk
- Applesauce
- Beans/lentils (dry or canned)
- Rice
- Whole grain cereals/crackers
- Whole wheat/grain pasta
- Canned soups/vegetables/tomato products (low sodium, easy open)
- Canned fruits (in juice)
- 100% Fruit juice (cartons or small boxes only)
- Non Perishable ready-to-eat meals (chili, ravioli, etc.)
Student Information and Return to School Forms
Each spring, we ask parents to confirm their return status for the next school year and provide you the opportunity to provide some information that will help us place your child in a classroom that will best fit their needs. Please fill out these forms (5th Grade parents DO NOT need to fill out the return status form). They will be available until April 30th. Forms will NOT be accepted after that date.
When filling out the Student Information Form, we are seeking information on the environment and teaching style that work best for your child to learn. Their current teachers will use this information, along with their knowledge of your child, to place them in the most appropriate class. Please remember that you may NOT name a specific teacher or classroom. This information will be deleted from your responses prior to distributing them to teachers.
Return Status Form:
https://forms.gle/Y4Jr3B25ki7vmn548
Student Information Form:
https://forms.gle/bnNqWFhZ2gxCucuBA
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the office.
Spring Maker Faire
Please join us on May 3rd from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for our Spring Maker Faire. We have some old favorites and some new vendors this time around, offering a variety of items to buy and support local small businesses and our student entrepreneurs. If you are interested in being a vendor, please fill out this form asap: https://forms.gle/r9nzN3ZhiyFgviHz5
PTA Honorary Service Awards
Each year, the Valle Verde Elementary PTA honors individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to our school community. These Honorary Service Awards are a meaningful way to publicly recognize those who have gone above and beyond in their service to children and youth.
We encourage everyone to submit a nomination using the form linked below. Please note: one form should be submitted per nominee. Use this form for your nomination(s):
Cultural Food Fair
Join us on Friday, May 2 at 5:30 PM for one of our most beloved community events — filled with delicious bites, vibrant performances, and global celebration. Want to attend? Learn more: vvpta.com/cultural-food-fair
Want to get involved? Sign up to host a table, perform, or volunteer: signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AAA92EA0FBC16-55925274-cultural#/
Let’s come together to celebrate the cultures that make our community so special. All are welcome!
Art Summer Camp at VVE
Our very own art instructor, Jen Paulin, is hosting an enrichment summer camp on the VVE campus. This Summer, POP COLOR SPLAT! is offering art adventures for creative kids who love to make art and get a little messy! Our weekly Summer Camps will be held at Valle Verde from June 9th to July 11th. We’ll be offering Full Days (8:30 AM - 3:30 PM), Morning camps (8:30 - 11:30 AM), and Afternoon camps (12:30 - 3:30 PM). We welcome all kids from Kindergarten to 5th grade to join us! Our camps are filled with art projects and activities designed to spark imagination, build confidence, and allow kids to express themselves in bold, colorful ways. Join us and let your creativity shine! Find more information and register online at www.popcolorsplat.com
Previous Info:
TK/K Registration 25-26
Registration for the 25-26 school year is now open. If you are new to Valle Verde, you must register online here first. After completing online enrollment, you must go to the Enrollment Center (1026 Mohr Ln, Concord) to submit your enrollment paperwork. You do not need to make an appointment.
If your child is currently in TK at VVE, you do not need to register for kindergarten. If VVE is your child's home school, they will automatically roll over to the next school year. Registration for new students in grades 1st-5th is available now.
Field Trip Drivers
If you intend to drive on a field trip, you must ensure all required paperwork is submitted to the office at least 1 week before the field trip. You must be cleared as a volunteer with the district and then submit the transportation agreement, chaperone form, and insurance declarations page. These forms are required by the district every school year, so if you submitted them last year, you need to resubmit them again. If you have any questions, call the office.
Classroom Volunteers
Please remember that if you sign up to Volunteer in the classroom, or for any on campus activity, you MUST be cleared by the district. There are NO exceptions to this rule. Forms are available on our website, or in the office. If you have any questions about what is needed, or need to check the status of your TB, please contact the office.
Chromebook Issues
If your child has an issue with their chromebook (doesn’t charge/won’t turn on/broken etc) please have them bring the chromebook to the office. We will exchange it for a loaner and send it to our I.T. department to have it assessed. If they can fix it we will then return it to the student and take the loaner back. If they can’t fix it, they will assess a fine if there was damage, and then issue them a new one. We highly recommend getting chromebook insurance, which you can purchase for the year. Please use this link to purchase insurance. If the chromebook is damaged or lost, and you do not have insurance, you will have to pay for it.
Please join the VVE PTA! Register today for the 2024 - 2025 school year. All information can be found on our newly designed website here: