General Meeting April 16, 2024

 

 

Why We Exist

The general school operating budget provided at the District Level is roughly 1/4 the Booster Club Budget-without the Cardinal Fund, your children would have very few of the enrichment experiences they currently receive, and staff would receive very little in appreciation. Your donation to the Cardinal Fund truly makes a difference. Here’s how……

 

What We’ve Done So Far….For Students!

  1. Free ice cream once a month on Peeps on the Playground days.
  2. Free community events. (Fall Festival, Urban Air in December, Movie Night, Bingo Night, International Day, Field Trips, STEAM Day, Cardinal Fest, Grade-Level parties, Dollar Days Raffle, 5th Grade Silent Disco Graduation Party, Assembly Award Prizes)

We are able to provide these fun enrichment events because of your generous donations to the Cardinal Fund over the years!

 

 

 

 

 

What We’ve Done So Far….For Staff!

1. Monthly staff refreshment stocking in conjunction with grade-level donations.

 

2. Monthly staff lunches and holiday luncheons.

 

3. Teacher wish lists- we’ve provided over $1,000.00 of classroom supplies for teachers this year. Requests have ranged from cultural speakers to regular classroom supplies.This directly impacts the students of Valley View.

 

4. Staff gifting- this year we have raised staff gifting to include monetary gifts at Thanksgiving, the winter holiday, and the end of the year.

 

5. Staff Shout Outs- a way to remind the staff how great they are with a Starbucks Gift Card! Staff

Appreciation this year has been well received- this is all thanks to your donations to the Cardinal Fund!

 

 

 

What We’ve Done So Far….Curriculum Supplements

  1. StemScopes Math Fluency Kits for each classroom- a new approach to math instruction
  2. Additional math workbooks and homework guides for 2nd-5th grade levels
  3. Staff professional development and conference attendance
  4. Science Supplies
  5. Art Sketchbooks
  6. Junior Library Subscription

 

 

 

 

 

What We’ve Done So Far….School Beautification

 

 

What We Have Planned….

  • Renewed Fundraising Strategies for 2024-2025: The decline in Cardinal Fund giving for the last two years has resulted in a renewed fundraising strategy and committee for the upcoming school year. 
  • Dine and Donate Spirit Nights- These have been very successful and we plan to continue them.
  • Cardinal Fest- a fun end of school celebration with bouncy houses, snow cones, and more!
  • Dollar Days Raffle-a VVE tradition where kids bring dollar bills to buy tickets for a chance to win fun prizes!
  • Free Ice Cream Day: Every peeps on the playground Friday.
  • Staff gifting: End of year.
  • Teacher Appreciation Week: We have a fun week planned for the staff of VVE
  • Staff Fridge Re-Stock: Monthl
  • 5th Grade Silent Disco: Graduation party for 5th graders.
  • Ongoing: Staff Wishlists, Field Trips, Curriculum Expenses, Enrichment Activities for all students.

 

How You Can Help…. Volunteer at an event!

  • Volunteer at an event! Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Kim Kirkland, at: vvevolunteers@gmail.com
  • International Day Chair (2024-2025)
  • Book Fair Chair (2024-2025)
  • Volunteer Coordinator (2024-2025)
  • Donate to the Cardinal Fund! As you can see, every penny you give is used to support the students and staff at Valley View Elementary!
  • Stock the Fridge! You will receive a notice from your grade-level representative when it’s your turn to help!