Dear SVLA Families,

I truly value giving students and families opportunities to approach education in unique ways that fit their individualized needs. Thank you to all of you who work so hard to support your students’ learning and dreams!

It truly has been an honor to serve as the SVLA Principal for the past two years. I wanted to let you know that I have been selected as the Assistant Principal for our new (still under construction actually!) CVSD middle school, Selkirk. While I am very excited about the new opportunities and challenges I will face in leading a large middle school, I will always treasure the fond memories I have here at SVLA.

I am also excited to let you know that SVLA’s new administrator will be Mrs. Janice Boyd. Janice is currently the assistant principal at Evergreen Middle School. Janice brings with her a collaborative spirit, K-8 leadership and teaching experience, and an affinity for creating individualized pathways and solutions for students. You will have an opportunity to meet Mrs. Boyd later this Spring at one of our PAC meetings. SVLA is in good hands with Mrs. Boyd and all of our talented teachers and staff!

Thank you again,

Alison Walton

Elementary conferences will be March 27th and 28th. Students should attend their conference with their parent/guardian. You will receive your appointment time in advance; Mrs. Ward will be sharing more information about how to prepare for conferences.

All elementary students will attend school Monday, March 25th from 12:05-2:50 p.m. There will not be classes on Thursday, March 28th.

The teachers are engaged in a study of Project-Based Learning (PBL) in order to support our middle school students in their home practice. PBL promotes essential 21st-century skills including creativity, critical thinking and communication. Students have the opportunity to get curious about their world!

Parents/guardians, please join us for our launch meeting on Monday, April 8 from 11:00-11:30 a.m. For more information about PBL, visit this website: https://www.pblworks.org/what-is-pbl

Is your 8th grade student going to Central Valley High School next year?

They’re going to be BEARS! It is time to start thinking about the transition to CVHS. We have a number of upcoming events to make you and your families aware of:

Monday, March 4th: 8th Grade Parent Night at CVHS from 6:00 – 7:30 PM

• 6-6:30pm – In Commons: Curriculum & Activities Fair, School Tours, Bear Booster Registration, and Refreshments
• 6:30-7:30pm – In Theatre: Presentation by CVHS Admin, Leadership and Counseling on Preparing for the 9th Grade
• 7:30pm – Event over

Event Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SiBRW_A6uTlzsiEs68dS_PokBLmOCJon/view?usp=sharing

Monday, March 11th: 8th Grade Visit at CVHS from 8:45 – 9:45 AM

Students will be picked up at SVLA and brought to CVHS to get a snapshot of high school life. Be early -- bus pick up time: 7:55 AM! They will leave CVHS to return to SVLA around 9:45 AM.

Central Valley High School is VERY excited to welcome our SVLA students!

Middle School Parents: The Washington College Bound Scholarship program is a commitment of college scholarship funds to selected Washington middle school students. To be eligible, you must meet the family income standards, take a pledge to graduate from a Washington State high school with a 2.0 GPA or higher, and be a good citizen. Family income for eligible students when they are a senior, will be verified upon high school graduation. The process can even be completed online at http://www.readysetgrad.org/college/college-bound-scholarship-program The deadline is June 28 of a student’s 8th grade year.

Junior Bloomsday is back, and registration is open to 3rd to 7th graders. A portion of the $20 registration fees go towards Active4Youth, so it benefits CVSD's Cross Country Program also! More information is available here: https://bloomsdayrun.org/junior-bloomsday/general-information

For younger runners, the Marmot March is an option. More information can be found here:https://www.bloomsdayrun.org/marmot-march

• Spring Break: April 1-5
• Elementary School Conferences: March 28 (Remember, all elementary students will attend classes on Monday, March 25.)