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 fall newsletter lets us know how our school has been improving: academically, socially, and throughout our grounds! So many people are highlighted and contribute to the BEE-autiful campus and community that is Vieja Valley Elementary. Thanks, Mr. St. Peter, for the thoughtful update and kind words of so many!
What's New at VV?
- Winter Break is on! We will see students back on January 6, 2025! Be safe and have a great time celebrating holidays with family and friends.
- Conferences with teachers/caretakers were November 14-21. Families and teachers had a productive time meeting and discussing student progress.
- 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 fantastic! 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:
Tamale Sales happened the first two weeks of December! It was a great fundraiser for our ELAC group and school.
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.
Calendar for 2025-2026 school year!
Click here to see the calendar for next year. It was recently approved by the School Board and agreed upon by the teacher's union/School Board.
VV Character Building
In December, Joy the Puppet and the Hennig family taught us all about Cooperation! Students learned that cooperation is all about people working together to achieve a common goal. Our next focus is on Kindness. January is going to be the time this year when we really try to "catch" students being kind in class, on the playground, and with friends. Here's to a great way to start "BEE"coming amazing learners in life!