In our Strategic Plan, we set a goal of creating a “culture of generosity” in our community. I see generosity and kindness each day in the interactions between children, between students and teachers, and among parents. Acts of generosity take many forms, and the gifts of time, energy, and talents make our community stronger and our school a richer place of learning. And fundraising is part of the generosity we seek to cultivate at Valley.
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At Valley, the primary goal of the Spanish language program is for children to enjoy learning and practicing Spanish together.
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By early October, I know each of the children at my school. As Head of The Valley School in Madison Valley, I get to greet our students by name each morning at the gate and ask questions that let them know I care about them.
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“Happy soul; begin and end your day with music.” 
― Lailah Gifty Akita

Music Matters. It ignites all areas of child development.
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Have you witnessed the smiles on the faces of Valley students as they wander, play, and imagine on the lower school playground? Money raised through the November 2016 Fund-A-Need at our FUNdraiser allowed us to make some exciting improvements to the playground, and we are not done yet!
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I’m like most people, I guess, in that my early experiences in schools, with teachers, and with classmates inform much of how I see education.
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Sometimes it takes someone from the outside, someone with an objective mind and fresh perspectives, to remind us of what we’ve got.
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As an arts-integration with their classroom study on Washington State, the fourth grade designed a mural for the nearby MLK F.A.M.E. Community Center.
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Valley School Book Reviews are at The Elliott Bay Book Company!
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On most days of the week, I carve out time in my day for a “walkabout,” my tour of the Valley campus and of each classroom. Always my favorite part of the day, this tour lets me see for myself what kids are learning.
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