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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The very first Valley School Math Day had an overwhelming crowd and lots of positive feedback!
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