Mercer County Schools has created a universal link for parents and guardians to upload absence excuses. This form is the same for all schools in the county. A new laminated card will be coming home with your student soon.
If you or someone you know is a grandparent raising grandchildren, this resource may be helpful.
Often, crises arise outside of school hours. If you ever find yourself in need, United Way is available to help. Just call 211 like you would call 911.
211 is a free, confidential, and 24/7 service that connects individuals and families in need with critical community resources. These resources may include:
Emergency shelter
Food assistance
Financial aid
Mental health support
Disaster relief
And many more
By simply dialing 211, callers can access a trained specialist who will assess their needs and connect them with the appropriate community services.
We encourage you to share this valuable information with the students and families you support. 211 can be a vital lifeline during times of crisis or when immediate assistance is needed.
For more information about 211, please visit the United Way website at https://wv211.org/.
It's time to start preparing for Pre-K and Kindergarten registration in Mercer County! Check out the information below to stay up to date on pre-registration forms and the documentation you'll need to bring on registration day.
Let's get your little learners ready for a bright future!
Pre-K Application: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNakNPkGzaCuhCiiCqIWHw9QhUMzVXNkk1WExLMzBWODhBR0dHWk5TMFJWRi4u
Kindergarten Pre-Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=S7AZ4AwzekaLrgn7FzdNakNPkGzaCuhCiiCqIWHw9QhUMVhPUUJRUUw3TjlaWTFDUjVVMzYzRzlERS4u
Now that school is in full swing, don't forget about the importance of attendance! Even during this holiday season, we continue to provide core instruction.
Many of us struggle during the holiday season. Don't forget that the school system has partnered with the Cook Center to offer free coaching for our staff, students, and families. You can sign up at any time to start your free sessions.
DID YOU KNOW.... the new collaboration with the Cook Center not only provides free coaching for students, parents, and staff, they also have free courses from Behavior to Bullying to Suicide Prevention. All available courses can be found at https://parentguidance.org/all-courses/
Sun Valley Elementary now has a website containing frequently accessed information, including the registration application, out of district policies, attendance information, counseling resources, and newsletters. This site can be accessed at https://sites.google.com/view/lnnash/home.
Reminder about our Monster Mash Dance on Halloween. We will be selling picture of students in their costumes with a Halloween background for $5.00. Concessions will also be sold.
Reminder of our Fall Family Engagement Night!
Our first gym fundraiser of the year will begin on October 17th. We will be selling cinnamon rolls and ground coffee. Information and order forms were sent home with students today. If you would like to place an order, please let a student or staff member know. Orders and money due on October 29th. Make checks payable to Sun Valley Elementary School.
We are excited to announce that the West Virginia Department of Education is partnering with the Cook Center to offer FREE mental health coaching to parents, students, and staff. For more information, scan the QR code on the flyer or click the link below.
https://parentguidance.org/school-coaching/
Happy Service Personnel Day!!! Our school could not function without your help!
Next week, we will celebrate Attendance Awareness Spirit Week.
Attendance is extremely important for educational success. Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in September go on to miss nearly a month of school. Poor attendance can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade or be held back.
May Counseling Newsletter
Running Club has been cancelled for today!
Reminder about the Spring Fling dances tonight!
Bingo Sneak Peek
Reminder: Run Club starts today for the 3rd-5th graders that have returned a permission slip.
Congratulations to Mrs. Graham! Sun Valley's Teacher of the Year.
