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PTA President Monica Landeros
This page was last updated: 4/4/2025
Weekly Events and Spirit Days
Mondays: Tiger Trackers (1st-5th grades, weather permitting) - Wear running shoes
Mondays: No Excuses University Day
Thursdays: College Day – Wear a college shirt
Fridays: Valley Elementary Spirit Day – Wear a Valley shirt or school colors, blue and orange
Valley Spirit Wear
New and affordable t-shirt and sweatshirt designs for the entire family to show their Valley Tiger spirit are available at https://valleyspirit.itemorder.com/sale. While all sales will be handled online, the Big Frog storefront is located in Rancho Peñasquitos - not too far from Valley. You can pick up your order directly to avoid shipping charges.
Digital Box Tops
All you need is your phone! Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit our school's earnings online. Twice a year, our school will receive a check and can use that cash to buy whatever we need! Get more info at https://www.boxtops4education.com
PTA Membership Drive
Click here to join!
Valley Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is April 7-11
Next week, we will celebrate our amazing teachers and staff. This year, the theme is THANKS FOR HELPING US GROW! Below is an itinerary of events for the week along with suggestions of ways you can contribute to the fun of showering our teachers and staff with the appreciation they deserve!
Monday:
Bring in “Thank you for helping me grow” Handout.
Be helpful and kind to teachers, school staff, and classmates.
Tuesday:
Nourish your teacher with garden-fresh snacks.
Wednesday:
Bring your teacher a flower from home or school (students can purchase a flower for $1 before school).
Thursday:
Visit a previous teacher or staff member, and share how you have grown over the years.
Friday:
Wacky Friday - dress in a wacky outfit or bright or neon colors with plants, flowers, or garden-themed attire.
The ideas above are optional suggestions. If you have other ideas or would like to show your appreciation to teachers and staff in other ways, please feel free!
Please click here to sign up to volunteer or donate to make this week a success!
Habit Burger Fundraiser for VEEF - Tuesday, April 8th
Join us for a Restaurant Fundraiser on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Habit Burger & Grill will give back 20% off all purchases! Use the code GIVEBACK in the "fundraiser code" box when ordering online at habitburger.com or through the app. Valid only at the 13505 Poway Road location.
STEAM Fair is 1 month away!
The STEAM Fair is one month away! Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, May 3rd, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy FREE hands-on science and art activities, see student work, visit the BOGO Book Fair, and take a tour of the new I Lab! There is so much fun to be had! You won't want to miss it!
PTA needs you!
Want to get involved at Valley? Email us about becoming a PTA board member or committee chair! We have everything from board positions to roles that require no time on campus. Click here to see the open positions this school year, or get in touch to find out what will be open next year. We'd love to have you join us!
Contact us!
Have questions, comments, or want to get involved? Send an email to valleypta@yahoo.com.
Find us on Facebook
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week: Monday, April 7 - Friday, April 11
VEEF Habit Burger Fundraiser: Tuesday, April 8
No School - Spring Break: Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18
Character Assembly: Thursday, April 24, 8:00 a.m.
Volunteer Thank You Tea: Thursday, April 24
Valley Spelling Bee: Thursday, April 24, 6:30 p.m.
VEEF Kona Ice Fundraiser: Friday, April 25, 2 p.m.
CAASPP Testing for grades 3-5: Monday, April 28 - Friday, May 16
PTA Spring General Assembly Meeting via Zoom: Thursday, May 1
Foundation STEAM Fair & PTA Art Showcase: Saturday, May 3
Scholastic Book Fair: Saturday, May 3 - Friday, May 9
Hello Valley families,
I’m Monica Landeros the 2024-2025 PTA president. This year marks my 11th year as a Valley Elementary parent and 2nd as PTA President. During my time here at Valley, I have been a PTA member, committee chair, and board member. I am a proud mother of three amazing children. My oldest son is a freshman at Poway High, my middle daughter is a 7th grader at Meadowbrook Middle School and my youngest son is a 3rd grader at Valley. I also work part-time as an instructional assistant and substitute teacher for the agriculture department at Poway High. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be your leader and I vow to do my best!
