Vieja Valley Mission Statement
We provide a learning-oriented, safe environment for children of all ages. In doing so, our mission is to develop in children the knowledge, skills and attitudes to instill a lifelong love of learning and to become productive and contributing individuals in a changing society.
Measure J Bond
The Hope Elementary School District Planning and Construction Management oversees new construction and modernization of all district facilities. The department is responsible for the district’s short and long-term facility needs, including enrollment and staffing projections to identify facility needs.
Through careful planning and support from the community, Hope Elementary School District has prepared well to accommodate the current needs of our students, staff, and community. In March 2020, the Hope School District community voters passed Measure J. This $47.4 million bond will provide funding for the modernization of our facilities, including new construction at Hope Elementary School, Monte Vista Elementary School, and Vieja Valley Elementary School.
The first series of $12 million was sold in May 2020, received in June 2020, and deposited in Fund 22 (Bonds). The district must spend 85% of those proceeds within three years. Staff predicts all $47.4 million proceeds will be spent by 2025. Closing out the bond program requirements by June 2026.
For more information, please see additional sections on the webpage to review the school site project list, timeline, and status.
Current projects include:
Vieja Valley Elementary School Multi-Purpose Building Modernization – Substantially Completed November 2022 – Closeout Phase
Vieja Valley Elementary School Alterations – November 2024
Monte Vista Elementary School Alterations and New Classroom Building – Bid Phase
Hope Elementary School Alterations and New Classroom Building – Planning Phases
Check It Out!
Click here to read Mr. St. Peter's news and information. His August newsletter lets us know our school theme for the year: "Bee Amazing!" Mr. St. Peter encourages our school community to model after the insects we appreciate and value = bees. We can build relationships and contribute to the success of our students academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally! Our new motto: AS ONE HIVE, WE THRIVE!
What's New at VV?
- Conferences with teachers/caretakers are coming November 14-21. School will release at 1pm each of those days. See your teacher for times to meet and discuss!
- Día de los Muertos came to Vieja Valley and was a special way for our community to celebrate those who have passed. Thank you to our ELAC committee for helping us coordinate and remember.
- Our Jog-A-Thon was a HUGE SUCCESS! Students raised over $60,000 so our PTA can help fund many activities for ALL STUDENTS like STEAM, Art, PE, Performing Arts, Library, Upper Grade Camps, Class Field Trips and Campus Beautification!
- Work was completed with our bond money! All classrooms have updated windows with retractable blinds, heating and cooling units, and new roofs. Thanks for being patient these past two years.
- Does your child speak more than one language? Our ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee) would LOVE to help you become more involved here at school and find out how you can support your student and others who are multilingual! The first ELAC meeting was a District meeting with our two other schools (Hope and Monte Vista) at Hope School Elementary. Our VV site meeting will happen soon!
Update from ELAC
Our first meeting was great! Families met at Hope School for an all-district ELAC meeting at 5:15pm on September 23rd. A Vieja ELAC meeting is coming soon.
Most recent events:
We were able to help our school community celebrate Día de los Muertos in our MPR the week of October 28th. The ofrenda was beautiful and students celebrated those they love and remember.
****Here is a good resource to help understand and support your child with upcoming English Language Proficiency testing that occurs each year.
****MEETINGS 2023-2024
October 17, 2023
February 6, 2024
April 6, 2024
All ELAC meetings will be at 5pm in the Vieja Valley Library. **** Translation provided for both English/Spanish speakers.
Congratulations, Dr. Anne Hubbard!
Click here to read about our Superintendent's recent award and accolades! We are proud of her leadership and accomplishments on behalf of our students, staff, and community.
VV Character Building
In September, Joy the Puppet and Ms. L taught us all about RESPONSIBILITY! Students learned that taking responsibility for our actions and words will build trust, increase our time management skills and self-worth, and make us accountable. Our current focus is on Cooperation. October and November are going to be the time this year when we really try to "catch" students being responsible and cooperative in class, on the playground, and with friends. Here's to a great way to start "BEE"coming amazing learners in life!