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What & Purpose:

Parent Liaisons work with families to help them become familiar with and navigate our school system in different languages. Their goal is to assist all students in reaching their maximum potential through family support programs for those most in need.

When & Where:

Two days/week at Valley View (Days TBD)

Audience:

All parents/guardians

Volunteer Opportunities:

NA

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

Viviana Suarez, Parent Liaison at Valley View 

What & Purpose:

Parents/guardians sign up for a day/time to meet with their child’s teacher (usually around 15-20 minutes) to review their child’s first trimester report card.

When & Where:

November 18-12, 2024 - Conference Week

Audience:

Parents/Guardians (Sometimes teachers invite students to join the conferences as well.)

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

You are welcome to request a conference at any point during the school year.  Please do so by contacting your child’s teacher to set up an appointment.  See PUSD’s Instructional Calendar for Conference Week minimum days and Valley View’s Bell Schedule for minimum day start and end times.  

What & Purpose:

ParentVue is the platform used by all PUSD schools for parents/guardians to access their student’s attendance, report cards, health information, and other student-related data.  

When & Where:

N/A

Audience:

Parents/guardians

Volunteer Opportunities:

N/A

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

https://www.pleasantonusd.net/portal-login

What & Purpose:

Students in 1st-5th grade receive PE lessons

When & Where:

Twice a week for 45 minute periods

Audience:

1st-5th graders

Volunteer Opportunities:

NA  

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

Contact Mario Formosa and Nicky Benson, PE Teachers

What & Purpose:

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) is a program implemented District-wide to increase wanted behavior and decrease unwanted behavior in a positive way, with tiered supports.  “It is a way to create positive, predictable, equitable and safe learning environments where everyone thrives.” - PBIS

Valley View uses “Caught Ya’s” to reward individuals and “Lucky Horseshoes” to reward classes who are following one or more of the three school rules:  Make Good Decisions, Show Respect, Solve Problems

When & Where:

At school and school-related events

Audience:

All students

Volunteer Opportunities:

NA

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

PBIS Website

What & Purpose:

Join the Valley View community at Lions Wayside Park for an evening picnic.  This event is free for the Valley View community to attend. The PTA organizes local restaurants to host meet and eat fundraisers to pick up and dine in the park.  Also, the first 325 Valley View students who present a PTA provided coupon will be given a free cone at the Meadowlark Dairy during the event.

When & Where:

Lions Wayside Park, local downtown restaurants and the Meadowlark Dairy during a Friday evening in May.

Audience:

Valley View families and staff

Volunteer Opportunities:

Opportunities to volunteer include organizing the picnic, finding local restaurants to host a fundraiser, and coordinating with the Meadowlark Dairy.  These opportunities will be announced as the event draws near.  Visit the Valley View PTA website, PTA Monthly Newsletter or Weekly Mustang Memo for specific opportunities and details.

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

https://www.vvespta.org/home

What & Purpose:

Each month, teachers draw two names from their classroom “Caught Ya” tickets basket for a chance to have Popsicles with the Principal.  Photos are talent and are posted in the outdoor hallway near the lunch area each month.

When & Where:

Courtyard and TK/K Playground; Monthly

Audience:

Students

Volunteer Opportunities:

NA

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

NA

What & Purpose:

The PTA Association meets 5x a year, typically in August, October, November, January, April, and May.  During these meetings, PTA business as well as updates are discussed.  Periodically, the Association will vote on updates to by-laws, budgets and other important PTA business.  ALL parents in the community are welcomed however, only VV PTA members are permitted to vote at meetings.

When & Where:

The August and May meetings are held in person at the Valley View library with dinner and daycare for Valley View students provided.

Audience:

Parents and staff

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer to join the Valley View PTA Board in the Spring.  Check the website for available opportunities. 

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

https://www.vvespta.org/about-pta/2425-open-board-positions

What & Purpose:

A school year long look at the Valley View events, fundraisers and programs.

When & Where:

Subscribe to access the calendar and have it on your device to remain in the know.

Audience:

Parents and staff

Volunteer Opportunities:

N/A 

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

Access the monthly calendars via the Valley View PTA Website HERE and click the link to subscribe to the PTA Calendar.

What & Purpose:

The PTA Instagram and Facebook pages are excellent ways to stay connected in real time with events at Valley View.  

When & Where:

View, like or join the Valley View PTA social media accounts.

Audience:

Valley View parents and staff

Volunteer Opportunities:

The PTA social media is run by the VP of Communications.  Volunteer opportunities may be announced via social media.

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

Join the Valley View PTA Facebook page HERE.

Join the Valley View Instagram page HERE.

What & Purpose:

The PTA Monthly Calendar Flier is bright blue and usually sent home with students in the Wednesday folder from their teachers.  It is a handy snapshot for parents of all school and PTA related events occurring during the month as well as a QR Code directing you to the PTA Newsletter and website.

When & Where:

Sent home with students the first week of the month.

Audience:

Students, parents and teachers.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer opportunities may be available.  Visit the Valley View PTA website, PTA Monthly Newsletter or Weekly Mustang Memo for specific opportunities and details.

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

Access the monthly calendars via the Valley View PTA Website HERE.

What & Purpose:

The PTA Monthly Newsletter is typically sent on the first day of the month sharing all of the upcoming school and PTA events as well as volunteer and fundraising opportunities.  It is a great way to stay informed and maintain a strong connection at Valley View.

When & Where:

Sent via email the first of the month when school is in session.

Audience:

Valley View PTA member parents and teachers as well as those parents who registered to receive the PTA Newsletter.

Volunteer Opportunities:

N/A, but check the newsletter for volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

Enroll to become a member of the Valley View PTA for the 2024-2025 School Year HERE.

Register for the Valley View PTA Newsletter for the 2024-2025 School Year as a Non PTA Member HERE.

Access the monthly calendars via the Valley View PTA Website HERE.

What & Purpose:

The Valley View PTA Remind App is a communication tool to keep  enrolled parents informed in real time about upcoming events happening at Valley View via text message.

When & Where:

Messages are sent via text message periodically throughout the school year.

Audience:

Enrolled parents.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteer opportunities may be announced via the Remind App.  

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

Register and check back yearly to confirm you wish to continue receiving text messages from the Valley View PTA via the Remind App HERE.

What & Purpose:

The PTA Sponsored Event Fliers are usually sent home with students in the Wednesday folder from their teachers. Events like the Fun Run, Fall Festival and Multicultural Fair will be promoted with these fliers.

When & Where:

Sent home to announce upcoming events.

Audience:

Parents, staff and students

Volunteer Opportunities:

N/A, but volunteer opportunities may be promoted via these fliers.

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

Visit the Valley View PTA website, PTA Monthly Newsletter or Weekly Mustang Memo for specific opportunities and details.

Access the Valley View PTA website: https://www.vvespta.org/home

What & Purpose:

Volunteering for PTA programs and events happens year round.  During Annual Registration via Future Fund, parents are encouraged and asked to volunteer to help lead, organize or help support various PTA Programs and events.

When & Where:

As events arise and programs occur, parents will be asked and encouraged via fliers, the PTA Monthly Newsletter, the weekly Mustang Memo or other forms of communication to volunteer time and or materials to help support the event/program. 

Various levels of PUSD Volunteer Clearance are needed to volunteer with the PTA.  Visit the PUSD Volunteer website to learn about what level you may need based on your PTA volunteer role.

Audience:

Parents

Volunteer Opportunities:

Ad Hoc

Volunteer Clearance 

Varied 

More Information:

Future Fund Annual Registration: https://valleyview.futurefund.com/

PTA Website: https://www.vvespta.org/home

PUSD Volunteer Website: https://www.pleasantonusd.net/families/volunteers

Check weekly communications from teachers.

What & Purpose:

The PUSD School Calendar is a District-wide calendar with events specific to the whole District.  The calendar is represented in two versions:  The Instructional Calendar and the Student Calendar.  The Instructional Calendar is a one-page calendar with important dates shown visually in a monthly calendar format.  The Student Calendar is a list of important school dates in chronological order starting with the beginning of the school year.  

When & Where:

The PUSD School Calendars can be found on PUSD’s website on the School Year Calendars tab.

Audience:

Families

Volunteer Opportunities:

N/A

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

N/A

What & Purpose:

Recess alternatives are offered for students who would like to explore non-traditional recess activities such as board games, chalk drawing, Legos, puzzles, chess, checkers, etc.  

When & Where:

Blacktop; 1/wk or as often as staff and student helpers are able to offer this option

Audience:

Any student

Volunteer Opportunities:

Parents/guardians could help facilitate the movement of materials and manning the stations (currently, students and staff do this)

Volunteer Clearance 

Level II

More Information:

SEL Recess Alternatives Contact:  Winter Curtiss 5th Grade DLI and Rayan Gwerder Counselor

What & Purpose:

The PTA Reflections Art Contest brings art to life throughout the country.  The Valley View PTA hosts the art contest as well as an afternoon with our art teacher Mrs. Grant to work on their art submission. All students attending PTA schools sponsoring the program are invited to participate and submit original artwork in one of six areas:

• Dance Choreography

• Literature

• Photography

• Film Production

• Music Composition

• Visual Arts

Artworks are submitted first to school-level PTAs, where they are first recognized, celebrated and judged by five grade-level divisions; the Special Artists division celebrates student artists with special needs. School PTAs then choose a selection of entries to be judged by local PTA units, which are then sent on to councils and then districts for consideration. The final artworks submitted to California State PTA by districts are then considered for Outstanding Interpretation, Awards of Excellence or Awards of Merit. Outstanding Interpretation and Award of Excellence entries then go on to represent California in the final National PTA judging round.

When & Where:

Each August - November

Audience:

Parents and students

Volunteer Opportunities:

The Reflections Committee organizes this program.  If volunteers are needed, announcements will be made via the Valley View PTA website, PTA Monthly Newsletter or Weekly Mustang Memo.

 opportunities may be available in the fall

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

Visit the Valley View PTA website, PTA Monthly Newsletter or Weekly Mustang Memo for specific opportunities and details.

Learn more about the CAPTA Reflections Program HERE or the Valley View Reflections events and timing HERE.

What & Purpose:

The purpose of the Resource Allocation Committee is to meet the real needs of our Valley View community.  Examples include family support in terms of food, clothing, transportation, Outdoor Ed camping list items, eye glasses, and so forth.

When & Where:

The Resource Allocation Committee is ongoing and connects resources to people as the need arises

Audience:

Families and individuals in need

Volunteer Opportunities:

Give resources; Participate in donation drives; Connect resources with people; Get the word out; Help with logistics as needed

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

Contact Viviana Suarez, Parent Liaison, and Marissa Angel Coordinator of Resource Allocation Committee at Valley View

For more information:  Email outreach@vvespta.org 

What & Purpose:

Room Parents are typically solicited and designated via teachers at the start of the school year.  Room parents fill several functions; they are the liaisons between the PTA and classroom parents for events like Teacher Appreciation Week, while also helping to organize class parties and events.  Room Parents meet with PTA Board Leaders 5 times per year to discuss events happening on campus and help prepare Room Parents for the events by mobilizing and organizing their classrooms and parents.  Room Parents are encouraged to work with the teacher directly to determine their needs and wants for the school year.

When & Where:

Solicited and selected in August each school year by individual teachers. Work throughout the school year to support the classroom with PTA and teacher specific needs.

Audience:

Parents

Volunteer Opportunities:

If you are interested in volunteering on the PTA Board as a Room Parent Committee, Reach out to the PTA President.  For more about being a Room Parent, see “Room Parent”.

Volunteer Clearance 

Level I

More Information:

Valley View PTA Website: https://www.vvespta.org/home

What & Purpose:

Volunteering in your student’s classroom as a Room Parent allows you to be more involved in your student’s classroom life while supporting your teacher. A Room Parent helps the teacher and the PTA by coordinating other parents to fulfill classroom needs.  There are a few PTA Room Parent meetings throughout the year where the PTA provides guidance, updates of upcoming events, and answers to questions. 

The role of the Room Parent depends on the needs of the teacher.  Common duties include: organizing volunteers for upcoming events, helping find field trip chaperones, organizing teacher appreciation week.

Level 1 - Basic Level Clearance

Classroom volunteers and other on-campus school volunteers who are directly supervised at all times by PUSD staff. This is the most basic level of volunteer clearance and requires: 

● TB Clearance Verification 

● Driver’s License scan via the Raptor system when checking in through the main office of a school site

When & Where:

This role is usually selected at the beginning of the year (sometimes on back to school night) and lasts all year.  

Audience:

Parents/Caretakers of Valley View students

Volunteer Opportunities:

1-2 per classroom (preferably 2)

Volunteer Clearance 

Level I

More Information:

Visit the PUSD Volunteer Website to complete the volunteer application needed for Level 1 Volunteer Clearance. https://www.pleasantonusd.net/families/volunteers

What & Purpose:

The VV Run Club is hosted by the PTA and (open to 1st-5th grades) meets the first and last Friday of the month. Start time is 7:30am and dismissal is 8am! Run Club will start in October and run through May! This program was free to all registered students.

When & Where:

Valley View Blacktop

Audience:

Students

Volunteer Opportunities:

There are volunteer opportunities to help lead and organize the Run Club as well as assist during each meeting.  Interested parties should request to volunteer when registering during Annual Registration in Future Fund or by reaching out to the PTA via the website.

Volunteer Clearance 

Level I

More Information:

Valley View PTA Website: https://www.vvespta.org/home.

Register to 2024-2025 school year HERE.

What & Purpose:

The School Site Council analyzes school-wide data, develops and monitors the School Plan for Student Achievement, and provides counsel to the principal on school-related matters.

When & Where:

Meetings are once/month online for 1 hour

Audience:

Community members and staff members

Volunteer Opportunities:

2 year terms

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

Contact:  Gian Benaducci. Administrative Secretary, for more information or to apply for a voluntary position on the SSC.

What & Purpose:

School Smarts is a seven week program that meets once a week in the evenings to engage parents/guardians around the school and their child’s education.  Dinner, childcare, and translation (Spanish/English) are provided.

“School Smarts graduates report feeling more likely to support, encourage, monitor and advocate for their children. Feeling more informed, confident and comfortable, graduates serve in their PTAs and on school or district committees such as the School Site Council (SSC), English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), or Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Development.”  - School Smarts

When & Where:

Valley View Library; 1/year (TBD)

Audience:

Parents/guardians

Volunteer Opportunities:

NA

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

Parent Liaison:  Viviana Suarez

What & Purpose:

Students in 1st-5th receive science lab lessons

When & Where:

Science Room

1st-3rd = once a week for 45 minute sessions

4th-5th = twice a week for 45 minute sessions

Audience:

1st-5th

Volunteer Opportunities:

NA 

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

Contact Natalie Dyer, Science Teacher

What & Purpose:

An in-person book fair where students and families are able to purchase books in spanish.  The fair operates during school hours for one week in the fall.  Dual-immersion classes visit the book fair with their classroom teachers once during the week.  They can also visit during recess and lunch.  Classroom teachers will communicate what day/time your student will visit the book fair so that you can send money with your child (cash and credit card only).  

There is also a family night where the whole family is welcome to come and shop.  

A part of the proceeds of books bought by students and families through the book fair will go back to the school as credit for purchasing Spanish books for the library and classrooms.

When & Where:

See the PTA Spanish Book Fair site for dates and times

Audience:

Students and their families

Volunteer Opportunities:

Volunteers are needed during school hours and during family night.  Volunteering consists of checking out students and families and helping students pick books.  Speaking some Spanish is helpful. Requests for volunteers will be made via the Valley View PTA website, PTA Monthly Newsletter or Weekly Mustang Memo.

Volunteer Clearance 

None to Level I (depending on role)

More Information:

PTA Spanish Book Fair

What & Purpose:

The Valley View Song School Supplies list is updated annually by program (E/O or D/I) and grade level during the summer with the intention of allowing parents time to prepare prior to the start of the school year.  Some programs and grades wait until Back to School Night, typically during the first few weeks of school, to share their classroom school supply needs.

When & Where:

Posted on Valley View Website.

Audience:

All of Valley View

Volunteer Opportunities:

NA

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

Click HERE to visit the School Supplies list for 2024-2025 School year.

What & Purpose:

Spirit Days offer the option for students and staff to dress up or get creative with a fun theme, such as “superhero day” or “anything but a backpack day”.

When & Where:

The first Friday of each month

Audience:

Students and staff

Volunteer Opportunities:

N/A

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

The Spirit Days are announced and explained at the Spirit Assemblies, which are held the first Wednesday of the month.

What & Purpose:

Spring Picture Day may include class photos, staff group photos, and student make-up photos (if the Fall Photos were not to your liking, or if the student was absent for Fall Photos)

When & Where:

March

Audience:

Students and Staff

Volunteer Opportunities:

Parent/guardian 

Volunteer Clearance 

Runners to get classes/students 

Other logistical support

Support for picture preparation process for each class while waiting to have their photo taken

More Information:

Reference the Mustang Memo and classroom communications for more information.

What & Purpose:

Hosted by the Valley View PTA, the STEAM Fair is typically held in March. The PTA provides the presentation boards for all students submitting a project. All 3rd Grade students are required to submit a project to their classroom and the fair.  All students in other grades are encouraged to submit a project with some teachers assigning a project as a requirement.  During the fair, local scientists from the community are invited to interview students about their projects and assess their use of the scientific method. Parents and families are invited to the STEAM Family Night to view all of the projects.

When & Where:

Week in March

Audience:

Students, parents and staff

Volunteer Opportunities:

There are opportunities to help lead and organize the STEAM Fair as well as volunteering to assess students' projects.

Opportunities to volunteer will be announced as the event draws near.  Visit the Valley View PTA website, PTA Monthly Newsletter or Weekly Mustang Memo for specific opportunities and details.

Volunteer Clearance 

Level I

More Information:

https://www.vvespta.org/home

What & Purpose:

A Student Improvement Plan (SIP) is a short-term intervention plan created by the teacher, often in collaboration with the Intervention Specialist, to support a student’s accelerated progress in reading, writing, and/or math.  The SIP includes baseline data, a SMART goal, an intervention plan, teaching strategies, home support ideas, and progress monitoring plans.  The plan is shared with parents/guardians at the outset.  After the time frame indicated, the plan is reviewed and the goal and outcome are again discussed with parents/guardians.

If a student has not made adequate progress towards the goal, another SIP may be offered, or the teacher may decide to put the student forward for the COST team to discuss and provide ideas around next steps.  

When & Where:

When a student is at risk of not meeting one or more core grade level standards in General Education.

Audience:

Any student who is at risk of not meeting one or more core grade level standards in General Education.

Volunteer Opportunities:

NA

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

NA

What & Purpose:

A Student Study Team is a team made up of the classroom teacher, the parents/guardians, an administrator, and one or more additional service providers as applicable to the student and/or family’s needs.  The purpose of the team is to support the student in their academic, behavioral, attendance, or health and wellness goals.  

The SST Team generally meets after the SIP process and after a COST Team referral, but can also convene on other occasions, such as to create a plan of support for a student in crisis.

During the SST process, the following topics are discussed:  areas of strength, areas of concern, goals, interventions, strategies, history, data (ex:  attendance, behavior, academic, health), needs and resources, supports, home-school connections, plan for next meeting date  

When & Where:

As needed

Audience:

Parent/guardian, teacher, administrator, student (when applicable), and additional service providers (as applicable)

Volunteer Opportunities:

NA

Volunteer Clearance 

NA

More Information:

NA

What & Purpose:

Synergy is the platform used by all PUSD schools to log attendance, report cards, communications, discipline, health, and other student-related data and information.

When & Where:

N/A

Audience:

Staff

Volunteer Opportunities:

N/A

Volunteer Clearance 

N/A

More Information:

N/A