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September 3 - Labor Day (No School, No extended care)

September 4 - 1st Day of School ‘07-08’

September 4 – Tuition Due

September 4 - Thank you Spring Valley Parent Association!
We all had such a wonderful time at the ice cream social! We all felt so welcomed. It was a great way to start the new school year!

AND, Parents, you can see that this is a GREAT Parent Association, please help them! Their first meeting is on Sept 25th at 3:30pm @ the Crossings McDonalds. You'll also see them at your Parent Nights.

Parent Nights (Attendance required) - Check the following schedule for your child’s class parent night – your child’s teacher will cover important information about class requirements, parent participation, etc. We know you are busy parents, but attendance is mandatory for this meeting – it will save a lot of communication time!  

A representative from the Parent Association will explain the opportunities available for helping make this a great year for our kids.

Thanks to the SVM Parent Association, child care will be provided FREE of charge during all of the Parent Nights! Sign your child up for this in the office.
Thank you SVM PA!!!

September 11 - 9/11 - We will lower our flags to half mast to remember the Americans we lost on the planes, in the World Trade Center, in the Pentagon, and the brave Firefighters, Paramedics, and Police Officers who rushed in to help those in need. They are gone, but not forgotten.

September 11 - Teacher Education Program Only - Early Childhood - (ADULT CLASS)
Meets 2:30 - 9:00pm, Tuesdays

September 14 - Fair Day, 12:00 (noon) dismissal - On Fair Day, school ends at noon, so that you can take your child to the Puyallup Fair. Students that are regularly scheduled daycare may remain in their classrooms until 3pm, and then will go down to daycare after that.

September 14 & 15 - Puyallup Fair Volunteers - Do you like the Fair, but hate the price?
Get yourself and your entire family in FREE by simply working one shift at our Puyallup Fair booth. Go to the office to get the best time slots! Even if you don’t care about the price of the Fair, we’d love to have your help. We also love it when students drop by to say “Hello!”

September 18 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
This event occurs on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, so mark your calendars!
Plus, when you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received
(posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school!
The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

We would like to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to Blake & Brea's Mom: Jennifer, for organizing this event last year, during the summer, and this year. It is such a fun and nice way for our families to get together. THANKS JENNIFER!

September 21 - Picture Day - Don’t forget to press your child’s uniform, fix his or her hair!

September 25 (Tuesday), 3:30pm - Parent Association Meeting @ the new McDonald's at the Crossings (the kids can play in the McD's PlayPlace while the adults meet)

September 29 (2:30 - 5:00) - SV Parent Association Skating Party at Pattison's West in Federal Way. Admission is paid for all SV skaters, compliments of the Parent Association! Come skate with your new classmates for a fun Saturday afternoon! Plus, it's a great way for Parents to meet other SV Parents!

Pattison's West Skating Center
34222 Pacific Highway South • Federal Way, WA • 253-838-5788


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October 1 (Monday)  – Tuition Due

October 2 - Mrs. Justus (our school’s founder) turns 91 years old. We are extremely lucky that she is still an integral part of our school!

October 5 (Friday) - Lee National Denim Day - Your child can wear jeans for the Breast Cancer cause, simply drop off a $5 contribution.

October 10 - October 30 - Butter Braids PA Fundraiser
Students collect pre-orders and money for frozen bread and pastries.
The next Butter Braids Dates:

October 31 - Turn in your order forms, envelopes, and money.

November 13 - Pick up your butter braids and distribute them to the people who ordered them. They are frozen, and we don't have freezer space, so please pick them up on this date.

October 12 - In-Service Day for Teachers - No School, Only Extended Care. Classes will not be in session. Extended Care only for regularly scheduled extended day students.

October 16 (Tuesday), 3:30pm - Parent Association Meeting @ the new McDonald's at the Crossings (the kids can play in the McD's PlayPlace while the adults meet)

October 16 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

October 19 (Friday), 9:00am - Makeup Pictures - If your student was sick on the original Picture Day, or the photographer didn’t get your child’s best side.

October 24 - 26 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - (This does not include Preschool.) Classes will be dismissed at 11:50am. Watch for the signup sheet outside your child’s classroom. Extended day available for regularly scheduled extended day students.

October 26 - Pumpkin Patch - PA volunteers line up sugar pumpkins in the field behind
Mrs. Justus' house. Each class rotates through the field and each child gets to pick their very own pumpkin. Click here to see pictures of the 2006 pumpkin picking.

October 31 - Butter Braids PA Fundraiser
Turn in your order forms, envelopes, and money.
The next Butter Braids Date:

November 13 - Pick up your butter braids and distribute them to the people who ordered them. They are frozen, and we don't have freezer space, so please pick them up on this date.


N O V E M B E R  2 0 0 7

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what to do in case of snow.

November 1 (Thursday)  – Tuition Due

November 1, 6pm - Parent Association - Parent Education Night - Mrs. Kayihan will talk about child development: What and and how your children learn in their classroom.
(In the Conference Room, located across the foot bridge, North of Mrs. Justus' home.)

If your are unable to attend a class in the evening, you can attend the class offered on November 14th at 1pm.

November 4 - Daylight Savings ends - We “Fall Back.”

November 4 (Sunday) Auburn SuperMall Magical Day of Giving, 11am - 6pm.
Tickets $5. Ticketholders will receive extra discounts from most stores and also be entered into the hundreds of door prize drawings. Plus, all ticket sales profits go to the PA. And, the PA will take your tickets to the SuperMall, so you won't have to be present to win the door prizes!

Stores where ticketholders will receive extra discounts

November 6 - 19 - Food Drive
Bring in your non-perishable (canned or package foods) for the local Multi-Service Center here in Federal Way.  This will be food only.  Keep all food in original containers.  The teachers will discuss this food drive in their classrooms, so please include your children in bringing your donations by Monday, November 19th.

November 12 - Veterans’ Day  (No School, No extended care) On Veterans’ Day, we salute America's 26 million living Veterans. We remember their sacrifice. We thank them for their service to our country.

November 13 - Butter Braids PA Fundraiser
Pick up your butter braids and distribute them to the people who ordered them. They are frozen, and we don't have freezer space, so please pick them up on this date.

November 14, 1pm - Parent Association - Parent Education Afternoon - Mrs. Kayihan will talk about child development: What and and how your children learn in their classroom.
(In the Conference Room, located across the foot bridge, North of Mrs. Justus' home.)

If your are unable to attend a class during the day, you can attend the class offered on November 1st at 6pm.

November 20 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

November 22 & 23 - Thanksgiving  (No School, No extended care) We wish you and your family a wonderful holiday filled with good memories and enjoyable traditions to pass down from generation to generation!

November 26 (Thursday) - First Day Missed Due to Weather -
School Closed due to power outage.


D E C E M B E R  2 0 0 7

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what to do in case of snow.

December 1 (Monday)  – Tuition Due

December 11, 1pm – “Treasure Island” Performed by the Hampstead Players

Held in the Justus Building on “Campus II.” Teachers will need Parent Driving Volunteers to help get students to and from the performance.
Address: 37515 8th Avenue South. (It’s just a few blocks SE on Pacific Hwy South.)

Note: Preschool children may attend, if accompanied by a parent. Fee for preschoolers and their parents is $6.00 per person per event.

Classroom Holiday Performances:
•  Primary A -- Oct 12th (Wednesday), 1:30pm
•  Primary B -- Oct 17th (Monday), 2:00pm
•  PrePrimary B -- Oct 19th (Wednesday), 10:00am

December 18 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

December 19 - 12:00 (noon) dismissal, Winter Break begins

December 19 - 21 - Extended care available

December 20 - Jan 1 - Winter Vacation. Care will be provided for regularly scheduled extended day students for the 1st week of Winter Vacation.

December 24 - 28, 31, & January 1 - Winter Vacation. School Closed. No extended care for the 2nd week of Winter Vacation.


J A N U A R Y  2 0 0 8

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what to do in case of snow.

January 1 - School Closed  (No School, No extended care)

January 2 - Classes Resume

January 2 (Wednesday)  – Tuition Due

January 15 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

January 21 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day  (No School, No extended care)

Jan 22, 9:30am - “Daughter of the Regiment” Performed by the NW Opera in Schools

Held in the Justus Building on “Campus II.” Teachers will need Parent Driving Volunteers to help get students to and from the performance.
Address: 37515 8th Avenue South. (It’s just a few blocks SE on Pacific Hwy South.)

Note: Preschool children may attend, if accompanied by a parent. Fee for preschoolers and their parents is $6.00 per person per event.

January 28 (Monday) - Second Day Missed Due to Weather -
School Closed due to snow.


F E B R U A R Y  2 0 0 8

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what to do in case of snow.

February 1 (Friday)  – Tuition Due

February 1 – Open House / Cultural Fair / Science Fair from 3:00 - 6:30pm.

·         Open House. (Preschool - PrePrimary, ages 2½ - 6)
Each classroom will have students' work displayed. You can ask teachers questions about their classrooms and curriculum.

·         Cultural Fair. (Primary - 1st and 2nd Grades)
Each student researches and writes a report on a country. For these students, this is a “Cultural Fair.” They will have items on display from their country, and some will have cookies or food from the country they chose available for sampling. Come see what these students have done!

·         Science Fair. (Upper Elementary and Middle School - 3rd through 8th Grades)
The Science Fair shows you what the students have been working on from the 3rd grade through the 8th grade! If you've toyed with the idea of sending your child to Spring Valley through the upper-grades, come see what our students learn in these grades!

Each year we focus on one area of science and explore it thoroughly.

Upper Elementary students (3rd, 4th, & 5th) rotate through: Botany, Zoology, and Physics. This year their Science Fair projects are on Botany. (Next year will be Zoology.)

Middle School students (6th, 7th, & 8th) rotate through: Astronomy & Environmental Sciences, Geology & Paleontology, and Life Sciences. This year their Science Fair projects are on Astronomy & Environmental Sciences. (Next year will be Geology & Paleontology.)

February 8 - Regular School Day - This was originally an “In-Service Day,” but we will use it to make up the November 29th power-outage day.

February 13 - 15 - Parent-Teacher Conferences - (This does not include Preschool.) Classes will be dismissed at 11:50am. Watch for the signup sheet outside your child’s classroom.

February 18 - Presidents’ Day  (No School, No extended care)

February 19 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

February 22, 9:30am - “Brave Sir Bump & the Rumble-Tumble-Tum”
Performed by The Zambini Brothers (Puppet Show)

Held in the Justus Building on “Campus II.” Teachers will need Parent Driving Volunteers to help get students to and from the performance.
Address: 37515 8th Avenue South. (It’s just a few blocks SE on Pacific Hwy South.)

Note: Preschool children may attend, if accompanied by a parent. Fee for preschoolers and their parents is $6.00 per person per event.


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March 3 (Monday)  – Tuition Due

March 9 - Daylight Savings Time begins - We "Spring forward."

March 17, 9:30am - Fire & Ice Irish Dancers will perform. Featuring one of our own students!

Held in the Justus Building on “Campus II.” Teachers will need Parent Driving Volunteers to help get students to and from the performance.
Address: 37515 8th Avenue South. (It’s just a few blocks SE on Pacific Hwy South.)

Note: Preschool children may attend, if accompanied by a parent. Fee for preschoolers and their parents is $6.00 per person per event.

March 18 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

March 20 (Thursday) -- Spring Performances, 6 - 8pm.
You get to see each class perform a few special songs or plays, and even a few French plays and songs. It's amazing to see what our children have learned! Don't forget your camera!

March 24/25 (depending on weather) -- Salmon Release
Every year the 3rd and 4th grade students raise Salmon from eggs. After they are mature enough, the whole school gets involved in releasing the Salmon into the Hylebos Creek. It's a fun and important event, because we are caring for our environment by helping the declining Salmon population.

March 28 (Friday) -- Jump Rope for Heart (1st - 8th Grade)

March 31 – April 4 - Spring Vacation  (Classes will not be in session. Care will be provided for regularly scheduled extended day students.)


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March 31 – April 4 - Spring Vacation  (Classes will not be in session. Care will be provided for regularly scheduled extended day students.)

April 1 (Tuesday)  – Tuition Due – If you are a returning student, this is probably your 10th and final payment (if you began your payments in July).

April 7 - Classes Resume

April 15 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

April 25, 10am - “Northwest Bookshelf 2” Performed by the 5th Avenue Theatre

Held in the Justus Building on “Campus II.” Teachers will need Parent Driving Volunteers to help get students to and from the performance.
Address: 37515 8th Avenue South. (It’s just a few blocks SE on Pacific Hwy South.)

Note: Preschool children may attend, if accompanied by a parent. Fee for preschoolers and their parents is $6.00 per person per event.


M A Y  2 0 0 8

May 1 (Thursday)  – Tuition Due
(Note that if you began your tuition payments in July, then you have probably already completed all 10 payments.)

May 10, 5-10pm - Parent Association Auction
Federal Way Community Center
876 S. 333rd St, Federal Way, WA  98063

If you need additional Donation Receipts, click here.

If you have questions, contact the Parent Association by email at: SpringValleyPA@yahoo.com

May 20 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

May 26 - Memorial Day  (No School, No extended care)


J U N E  2 0 0 8

June 2 (Monday)  – Tuition Due
(Note that if you began your tuition payments in July, then you have probably already completed all 10 payments.)

June 11 - 8th Grade Graduation, and June Day (aka J-Day) Festivities. Procession begins at 10:00am

June 11 - Last day of school

TBD - Last day of school for Adult Students in Montessori Program I - Early Childhood Teacher Education (Meeting on Tuesdays 2:30pm - 9:00pm)

June 17 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

June 23 – Aug 15 - Summer School. Students may attend the summer program either half-day or full-day. You can sign up for weekly attendance, or longer if you like.


J U L Y  2 0 0 8

June 23 – Aug 15 - Summer School. Students may attend the summer program either half-day or full-day. You can sign up for weekly attendance, or longer if you like.

July 1 (Tuesday)  – Tuition Due – 1st Installment for the 2008-09 School Year

July 4 - Independence Day Holiday  (No School, No extended care)

July 15 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!


A U G U S T  2 0 0 8

June 23 – Aug 15 - Summer School. Students may attend the summer program either half-day or full-day. You can sign up for weekly attendance, or longer if you like.

August 1 (Friday)  – Tuition Due – 2nd Installment for the 2008-09 School Year

August 15 - Last day of Summer School

August 19 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!

August 20 - Welcome Grill & Games, 5:00pm - 7:30pm - This is a fun event to welcome back existing students, welcome new students, and just have fun before school starts. For many new students, it's a chance to meet a few classmates before school starts, so that the first day of school is a much easier transition. And, how can anything with hot dogs, watermelon, songs, friends, and sun be anything but fun!


S E P T E M B E R  2 0 0 8

September 1 - Labor Day (No School, No extended care)

September 2 - 1st Day of School ‘08-09’

September 2 (Tuesday)  – Tuition Due – 3rd Installment for the 2008-09 School Year

September 16 - Spring Valley Family Night at the Browns Point Pizzeria
Come join other Spring Valley Families for a fun night of pizza and camaraderie.
Bring the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book).
Browns Point Pizzeria • 6620 Eastside Drive NE • Browns Point, WA 98422 • 253-942-8656

When you order a medium or large pizza with the coupon on the flyer you received (posted on the sign-in book), the Pizzeria will make a $3 donation to our school! The $2 coupon works all month, and they will make a $2 donation to our school!