Be Kind Be Respectful Be Responsible Be Safe
If your student is absent, please call our ATTENDANCE HOTLINE (925-682-8000 x5090) or email at VVMSattend@mdusd.org within 72 hours to let us know why your student is absent.
You do not need to come in the office to clear an absence.
Speak clearly and list the following or put the following in the e-mail:
Student's last name (spell please), first name, grade, date(s) of absence, reason, your name, your phone number, and your relation to student.
Please speak slowly and clearly.
Click here (Spanish aqui) for printable information
Si su estudiante esta ausente, por favor llame nuestra LINEA DE ASISTENCIA (925-682-8000 x5090) o un correo electronico a VVMSattend@mdusd.org en las primeras 72 horas de la ausencia para darnos la razón de la falta.
Usted no tiene que venir a la oficina para reportar la ausencia y puede dejar mensajes en español.
Deje un mensaje claro y de la siguiente informacion:
Apellido del estudiante (por favor deletreelo), primer nombre del estudiante, grado, fecha de la falta, razón de la falta, su nombre, su relación con el alumno, y su teléfono.
Por favor hable despacio y con claridad.
Short Term Independent Study
Please email Margaret Vercammen-Grandjean, the attendance secretary @ vvmsattend@mdusd.org & Mrs. Sullivan @ sullivanl@mdusd.org with the following info at least 10 school days lead-time before departure date:
1) Student's first/last name
2) Reason for being out of school
3) Last date in school
4) First date back in school
Once you've sent your email, please send your student to the office at 7:45am so that Mrs. Vercammen-Grandjean can review the contract with the student.
Note: Minimum time out of school is 5 school days, maximum is 4 weeks. Short Term Independent Study is for non-medical absences.
If a student is going to be out for medical reasons and will be out three or more weeks then Home and Hospital would be the correct program. Please e-mail Mrs. Sullivan at sullivanl@mdusd.org or call Mrs. Sullivan at 925-682-800 ext. 5010 for Home and Hospital requests and information. If shorter than three weeks then e-mail vvmsattend@mdusd.org to inform the school about the absence and e-mail student’s teacher for homework.
STUDENT RESOURCES
Homework Club takes place in Room C2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-3:15.
(except Tuesdays after a Monday Holiday or PD day)
Whether you need assistance or just want a quiet place to work, don't miss out on this fabulous resource!
Click here to view Student Handbook
Please click the following link to get a description of the 6th grade Rotation classes.
2020 virtual 8th grade promotion
Congratulations 8th graders! We are so proud of you and will miss you.
(From Mrs. Hawes: The videos are live now. Thank you for your patience; we've had issues today with compatibility in presentation versions., and each conversion from Powerpoint to video has taken a significant amount of time. )
Click here for messages from teachers and staff for our 8th graders.
Congratulations!!
Welcome Incoming 6th graders
We are so sorry that we could not welcome you in person and take you on a tour of our campus. We have created a "Virtual" welcome presentation. If you have any questions or concerns after watching the presentation please feel free to reach out to Mr. Sullivan, Principal at sullivanl@mdusd.net or 925-682-8000 ext. 5010.
Welcome information from Administration - please click here.
Welcome information from Counselor - please click here for part one, here for part two and here for part three.
We are so happy that you will be students at Valley View and can't wait to meet you in person.
TextBook Return
If you were unable to make the scheduled return of textbooks, classroom books, library books, musical instruments and pick up of student work (art work) the week of May 26th, please contact Mrs. Sullivan at sullivanl@mdusd.org to set up a day and time to return books.
Free community Meals
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays,
10 :00 a.m. - 11: 00 a.m.
Resources for Families
Free E books.The library has an easy way for kids to keep reading via e books. They can download books to their phone or computer. Click here for the link.
Message from Valley View click here
Sanford Fit for Families click here for resources
Free Internet Information click here for both English and Spanish information
Social Services Rapid Response Team (SSRRT) click here for information.
Rent Support Resource
Many families are struggling with rent right now. Please see this flyer for Shelter Inc., which is providing rent relief to families in our area.
Click here for more information
Students with special needs support
Counselor Support
During the school closures counselors will be available by e-mail to help support students with any difficulties.
Ms. Robinette robinettes@mdusd.org or (510) 677-5347
Virtual Office Hours - Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. on zoom click here to link with zoom. Password: vvms
Ms. Ervin ervinm@mdusd.org or (707) 641-4553
Virtual Office Hours - Monday -Friday 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. on zoom click here to link with zoom. Pass Code vvms
Want to talk or meet with your counselor please click here to fill out request.
Click here for information on how to help your students cope with emergencies.
Click here for more information on how to support your student.
Distance Learning Counseling Support for Parents-Secondary click here
Welcome to the MDUSD Counselor's site click here
Academic Support
During the school closure, please find your teacher name below and see where you can find recommended assignments. It is important for students to stay on a scheudule during the closure and have a dedicated space away from distractions to do assignments. Please feel free to e-mail teachers with questions as they will be monitoring their e-mails. Click here for a list of teacher, counselor and adminstators e-mails.
Ms. Abella - Google Classroom
Mr. Casamajor - Google Classroom
Mr. Dabby - Google Classrom
Ms. Devineni - Google Classroom -codes below
Period 1: n424gl7
Period 2: hbwius4
Period 3: u3cfgj5
Period 4: hu7mw2l
Period 5: dzwp5p5
Period 7: joyiucp
Ms. Enciso - check Aeries and e-mails
Ms. Gadd - Homelink & Google Classroom & webpage click here
Ms. Glasgow - Google Classroom
Mr. Garcia - Google Classroom
Ms. Hawes - Google Classroom
Mr. Hemsley - Google Classroom
Mr. Hendrickson - Google Classroom
Ms. Hill - Google Classroom
Mr. Jacobs - Google Classroom
Ms. Jones - Google Classrom
Ms. Kirberg, Google Classroom
Ms. LaTorre - Google Classroom
Ms. Malan - Homelink
Ms. Manasewtisch - Google Classroom
Ms. Newport - Google Classroom
Ms. Pinsky - Google Classroom
Ms. Porter - Google Classroom
PE classes - Google Classroom
Ms. Stauffer - Google Classroom
Ms. Tharalsen - Google Classroom
Ms. Wilhelm - blog click here & Google Classroom
Ms. Wilkerson - Google Classroom & read 30 minutes a day
Coronavirus Resources and Recommendations
Please click here to view the Mt. Diablo Unified School District's web page on Coronavirus Resources and Recommendations. This page will be updated on a daily basis as information changes.
School will be closed starting Tuesday, March 17th through Friday, May 1st.
Shelter In-Place response click here
MDUSD Air Quality Action Plan
Please click here to MDUSD Air Quality Action Plan
Student Guide to Success Presentation
Presentation from Back to School Night
New Online Web Store
New Online Web Store
Save time at Walk Through purchase your student's PE clothing, yearbook and department donations online with a credit card.
Click here for link to Web Store.
GENERAL RESOUrCES & INFORMATION
End of Grading Periods:
4th Quarter - Jun. 3, 2020
School starts at 8:00 am and ends at 2:15 pm Monday - Friday.
There is no supervision for students before 7:30 am.
Students should be picked up no later than 3:00 pm.
Student Safety is our primary focus at Valley View Valley View Safety Plan information for families please click here
Click here to see our teachers' active projects!
1st and 3rd Quarter Progress Reports are sent home with students.
2nd and 4th quarter Report Cards are mailed home.
What would you find helpful to have on our site? Have you found broken links, or pages with problems? We would appreciate your feedback and suggestions. Thanks!
Please call Mrs. Sullivan, Principal @ 925-682-8000 ext. 5010 or e-mail Mrs. Sullivan @ sullivanl@mdusd.org
Families, you can follow us on Twitter via text message! Text Follow@ValleyViewJags to 40404, and our tweets will arrive in your in-box!
PARENT RESOURCES
2020 - 2021 Academic Calendar
Parent Information Packet click here
On the first Friday of each month, VVMS hosts Chat with the Administration at 9:30 a.m. Please check in at the office for location.
VVMS parents, come by for refreshments and conversation!
“Parents, please remember new meal applications must be submitted for the 2020-2021 school year to receive lunch and breakfast for free or at a reduced price. The meals being served are healthy and nutritious that supports your student towards academic achievement. If you have any questions or need help please call Food & Nutrition Services at (925) 682-8000 extension 4124. You may also submit meal applications online at the MDUSD Food & Nutrition Services webpage click here. Thank you”
Dear Parents, At 3:00 the gates will be closed and anyone still waiting for a ride will be instructed to remain in front of the Multi-Use room. There will be no supervision after 3:00 and students should be leaving campus. Students who are under supervision with a teacher will be walked out to the front when their activity is over. Thank you for making arrangements for your students after school.
