The Mountain Valley School Board would like to thank all applicants that applied for our Superintendent position.   This was a very talented pool of candidates and the choice was very tough to sort out to our three finalists which are:

David Grabowski  of Clark Colorado

Jose Ortega of Alamosa Colorado

Scott Cooper of Grand Junction Colorado
These are our three finalists for the, position congratulations,  we look forward to meeting them in person.

If your child has a fever today. They should not be at school tomorrow. If you have to give Tylenol or Motrin for a fever today, your child should stay home from school tomorrow.

If you have to give your child Tylenol or Motrin in the morning before school "to get them through the day" then they should not go to school.

If your child has vomiting and or/diarrhea they should not be in school.

Flu season is rampant.

Please, please, please do not send your child to school.

Thank you for your assistance, it is greatly appreciated in keeping our loved ones home when they are sick we can prevent the virus from being passed on to other people.

We are looking forward to meeting with all of our student's parent's/guardians. A meal will be provided in the cafeteria for staff as well as Families of Mountain Valley School. See you all soon.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I would like to visit briefly about three topics. The “Family Movie Night” we have planned for Thursday, February 27, at 6 p.m. is a time for parents and students to enjoy a film together. The short-cut/app for your phone allows immediate access to the MVS website and can be helpful in your efforts to save time. Additionally, parent – teacher conferences are coming up on Monday the 17th and Wednesday the 19th.

For the movie night, I have selected a favorite nature documentary. The true story of a man who helps a flock of wild turkeys hatch and develop into their lives as full grown wild animals. Those of us who are old enough may think the movie is like the Wonderful World of Disney movies televised every weekend when we were kids. This movie will give students a chance to develop a sense of awe for the world around them and appreciate the beauty and aspects of life that are larger than we are.

This appreciation for nature has been linked to reductions in stress and anxiety as well as increased prosocial behavior. Something special shifts in our neurophysiology after experiencing a heightened personal sense of meaning in relation to the wonderful world in which we live. The District Accountability Committee plans to have pizza and drinks available. There is an RSVP at the bottom of the announcement on the web page, or you can just call and let the office know you are planning to attend. Parents and students are asked to attend together. We look forward to seeing you there.

Also, I would like for you to be aware of the app you can place on your phones for quick access to the MVS website and official announcements. I would encourage you to download the app as it provides a quick link to the official announcements and other school information. You can click HERE for a link to the directions for obtaining the app. I would also like to suggest you opt into our school messenger system which is found on the same link.

Finally, parent-teacher conferences are just around the corner, Monday the 17th and the 19th. You can expect communication from your child’s teacher on how to sign up for a time. Grades three through five and middle school will be conducting group conferences, this will allow you to meet with all teachers at one time. The teachers are planning to see you then.

The Family Movie night should be an enjoyable opportunity for parents and students. The app will be an easy way to link to the school website, and parent-teacher conferences provide a great time to see just how your child is performing and discuss any ways you and the teachers might better team up for education.

Sincerely,

David Thornton, PhD

Your MVS admin team is improving our communications with our families and community.

Connect with our website and sign up for notifications.

Here are the directions.

If you need help with the directions, please contact Mrs. Rhodes at the school.

Join us on Thursday, Feb 27th at 6:00 pm for a movie with free pizza and drinks.

Please RSVP by printing the ticket (image) and returning it to the school.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

First, I want to thank all staff and students for your actions related to our evacuation on Wednesday. Thanks to our staff member who set the initial alarm and all staff for the subsequent evacuation. All was prompt and orderly. Everyone pitched in, and I believe the process, although frustrating, went well.

The odor stemmed from “P-traps” that had dried out and were letting waste gasses back into the science lab. The main CO detectors in the lab which are tied into our main alarm panel were functioning, the separate secondary detectors are being updated based on their short lifespan.  As all possibilities were investigated, an unused gas line and the boiler ventilation were examined. Additionally, minor adjustments have and are being made to these.

Thank you for your appreciation related to this situation,

Your Principal

David Thornton, PhD

Update: We are scheduled for school as normal this Monday, 1/20.

A variety of building/facility specialists have examined concerns related to the expected gas leak. All have indicated we are good to go.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding, and Mountain Valley thanks all who assisted in getting us up and running again so quickly.

We are looking forward to the students returning Monday.

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Original Message: I would like to thank our students and staff for their prompt and orderly evacuation today.

At this time, we are keeping school closed until we feel confident that students and staff can safely return.

Once we feel confident about this, we will notify Parents and Guardians of the return date.

Please do not plan on sending children on Thursday, January 16.

Thank you, your principal, David Thornton