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As part of our Strategic Plan Pillar 1: Our Students and Pillar 2: Our Team, the Valley Park School District has committed to developing student-centered classrooms and personalized learning experiences for all students

As outlined in our plan, we are committed to providing high-quality, sustainable professional learning that positively impacts student learning. Included in Pillar 1 isacommitmenttoprovideproject-basedlearning(PBL)opportunitiestoallstudentsinValleyPark Weare thrilledtocontinueour3-yearjourneywithPBL!

Thisisthesecondofthreedifferentcohortsthatwillbeprovidedwithsummertraining,additionalPDdays duringtheschoolyearandongoingcoachingandsupportstraightfromNewTechHigh,TheCenterfor Excellence.NewTechHighprovidescuttingedgeprofessionaldevelopment,training,andsupportfor educators,schools,anddistrictslookingtotransformtheirpractices.

Cohort#2hasbeenchosenandincludes30teachers.Congratulationstothisgroupwhichincludes,Megan Basler,HannahByers,BeckyCustard,NinaDiGregario,MichaelDothage,JillElder,AbigailEspenschied,Jinnie Fitzgerald,BrandiGreenhaw,AubreaGrundstad,CaitlinHouston,AllisonHungate-Wood,KellyKaiser,Jill Karagiannis,RobertKeough,RuthKoehr,WilliamLancaster,KristenLight,AlexisMathews,GloriaMcDonnell, SarahNewton,JamiePapan,JuliePaulsen,JocelynPuett,StephenSchwartz,MichelleSencibaugh,TimSiebe, MarianneWecker,TristanWood,andJaclynZieger.Wecan'twaittoseewhatlimitlesslearningopportunities thissecondcohortwillbringtothestudentsatValleyParkSchoolDistrict!

2022 Annual Performance Report Celebrations For Valley Park School District

The Missouri School Improvement Program (MSIP) is the statewide system that outlines expectations for school practices and student outcomes. MSIP supports the statewide goal that each student graduates ready for success in college, career and life MSIP measures are combined to create an Annual Performance Report (APR) for each local education agency (LEA) and building. APR is the primary factor in classification of school districts.

VPSD scored in the top 25% of districts in the State of Missouri.

Earned 100% of points possible for our Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) work with 8th graders.

Earned 100% of points possible for our Kindergarten Entry Assessment.

Above average growth in both ELA & Math as a District

Tax Free Weekend is August 4 - 6

Summer Safety And Security Upgrades

Research shows that when students feel safe, they're more attentive and efficient in the classroom and have fewer symptoms of depression Students who are engaged and attentive more often experience long-term academic and life success. Below are some of the safety upgrades the Valley Park School District has completed this summer for a safe and successful 2023-2024 school year:

Securityfilmonallinteriorclassroomdoorswith windowsthatwouldallowreachtoadoorhandle inthecaseofanemergency

Mirrorfilmonallexteriorwindowsinthemiddle school.Thiscutsdownvisibilityfromperspective intruders.

WindscreenforfencealongVanceRoadwillbe installed.Thiswillhindervisibilityofourstudents ontheplaygroundaswellaskeeproaddebris fromflyingontotheplaygroundarea.

Updatedandenhancedsafetydrillschedule(fire, tornadoandintruderdrills)andemergency evacuationmapshavebeenupdatedthroughout theentiredistrict.Theseupdatesandwell-crafted emergencyevacuationplanisjustanotherstepin keepingourstudentsandstaffsafeandwill ensureaquickandsecureexitduringemergency situations.

Thank you Fenton Masonic Lodge #281!

The members made a generous donation to Valley Park Elementary School! Monies will go towards supplies, food, hygiene items, and clothing for our students! We are beyond grateful for your continued community partnership .

Kindergarten Jump Start begins August 10. The Jump Start Program will allow our youngest students to transition to school prior to our firstfifth grade students arriving in the building. We cannot wait for the graduating class of 2036 to join us!

Important Dates and Details:

• Kindergarten Meet your Teacher on Wednesday, August 9, 3:30-5:00PM

• Jump Start Program half-day Thursday and Friday, August 10 & 11, 8:00-11:30AM

• Early Childhood Meet your Teacher on Thursday, August 17, 2:30-3:30PM

• 1st-5th Grade Meet your Teacher on Thursday, August 17, 3:30-5:30PM

Questions? Please contact our elementary office at (636) 923-3632.

Parents As Teachers

PAT is offered at no cost to in-district parents. PAT features education about developmental expectations and observations, parent meetings and group connections/family events, health and developmental screenings, and community service referrals. Please call (636) 923-3531 to set up an appointment.

Valley Park School District has a new Website and app!

Check out our new and improved Valley Park School District Website and App at www.vpschools.org! Click the QR code below to download the app on your cell phone VPSD district email addresses will also be changing to our new URL To email, use the staff member's first initial and their last name@vpschools.org example: John Doe - jdoe@vpschools.org

Summer Facility Upgrades

To ensure student success and foster operational excellence while remaining good stewards of District spending, the Valley Park School District has completed the following upgrades this summer in addition to the enhancements of the Wellness Room and Collaboration Space we shared in the last issue. Thank you to the Valley Park School District Board of Education for supporting our decisions for these updates and their continued support of Valley Park Schools

High School Commons

The Valley Park School District has repainted the entire commons, installed a fully functional AV system and added all glass white boards for use during class meetings or lessons.

Field House Floor

The Field House floor has been resurfaced, painted and sealed. It looks beautiful! This work will allow 8-10 more years of use of our current floor before the need for replacement.

Fifth Grade Pods

This year we have re-imagined what the fifth grade pods could look like and have re-opened them to increase student engagement and endless possibilities for limitless learning.

Athletics

Fall practice begins Monday, August 7th

Who: Boys Soccer - Volleyball - Cross Country - Softball

When/Where: Individual coaches will be in contact Please bring your Physical Form and Preparticipation Form. Athletes must have these items prior to practicing.

Questions? Call the Athletic Office: (636) 923-3614 Visit www.vpschools.org/athletics for forms and the most up to date information.

DO YOU NEED A PHYSICAL?

Yes. Every student athlete needs an up to date physical. Physicals are up to date for two years from the date of the physical and must be valid throughout the entire sports season. Visit www.vpschools.org/physicalform for the physical form to be filled out by your physician.

AUGUST 18 - OCTOBER 25 ATHLETICS SCHEDULE

8/18/23 4:15PM V SOFTBALL @ PARKWAY SOUTH JAMBOREE

8/25/23 TBD V SOFTBALL @ RITENOUR TOURNEY

8/26/23 TBD V SOFTBALL @ RITENOUR TOURNEY

8/26/23 TBD V SOCCER @ BISHOP DUBOURG TOURNEY

8/28/23 4PM V SOFTBALL VS. ROSATI KAIN

8/28/23 TBD V SOCCER @ BISHOP DUBOURG TOURNEY

8/29/23 V VOLLEYBALL POOL PLAY HANCOCK TOURNEY

8/29/23 4PM V SOFTBALL @ HERCULANEUM

8/30/23 V VOLLEYBALL @ HANCOCK TOURNEY

8/31/23 V VOLLEYBALL @ HANCOCK TOURNEY

TBD V SOCCER @ BISHOP DUBOURG TOURNEY

VS. JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

V VOLLEYBALL @ PRINCIPIA

5PM JV SOCCER VS. DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL

6:30PM V SOCCER VS. DESOTO HIGH SCHOOL

JV SOCCER @ MRH

V SOCCER @ MRH

V VOLLEYBALL @ BRENTWOOD

TBD V SOFTBALL @ ST PIUS X TOURNAMENT

TBD V SOFTBALL @ ST. PIUS X TOURNAMENT

JV SOCCER VS. WINDSOR

V VOLLEYBALL VS. HANCOCK HIGH SCHOOL

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Dates and times will be updated and can change, please visit www.vpschools.org/athleticscalendar for the most up to date information.

ACTIVITY BUS: Resident middle and high school students staying after school for school-sponsored activities can be transported home on the activity bus Monday through Thursday. Daily route is determined by student drop off. The bus leaves at 4PM from the bus circle To ride the bus, students must sign up with the supervising teacher There is NO activity bus on Fridays or the day before a holiday