60 Minutes at VVSD Stand Down
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60 Minutes at VVSD Stand Down
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We’re proud to announce Sodexo USA as a Silver Sponsor of the 37th Annual Stand Down Resource Event! Sodexo’s generous support helps us provide critical resources and compassionate care to unhoused and at-risk veterans. Their commitment to service, equity, and community truly reflects the spirit of this event. Thank you, Sodexo, for standing with us in support of those who’ve served. We couldn’t do it without partners like you! #StandDown2025 #VeteransSupport #CommunityPartners #VVSDStandDown |
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We’re proud to announce Sodexo USA as a Silver Sponsor of the 37th Annual Stand Down Resource Event! Sodexo’s generous support helps us provide critical resources and compassionate care to unhoused and at-risk veterans. Their commitment to service, equity, and community truly reflects the spirit of this event. Thank you, Sodexo, for standing with us in support of those who’ve served. We couldn’t do it without partners like you! #StandDown2025 #VeteransSupport #CommunityPartners #VVSDStandDown |
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Today, our VVSD staff, volunteers, and community partners proudly walked in the annual Veterans Day Parade, shoulder to shoulder, united in gratitude and purpose. 🇺🇸 Every step we took was in honor of the brave men and women who have served our nation and continue to inspire us every day. At Veterans Village of San Diego, we are privileged to serve those who have served, helping veterans rebuild their lives with dignity, respect, and hope. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our
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Today, our VVSD staff, volunteers, and community partners proudly walked in the annual Veterans Day Parade, shoulder to shoulder, united in gratitude and purpose. 🇺🇸 Every step we took was in honor of the brave men and women who have served our nation and continue to inspire us every day. At Veterans Village of San Diego, we are privileged to serve those who have served, helping veterans rebuild their lives with dignity, respect, and hope. Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating our
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The mathematics classrooms throughout VVSD are among the best examples of how VVSD works to develop the critical thinking skills of our learners. The A.Vito Martinez Middle School classroom of Stephanie Cate is just one of the places where the Portrait of a Learner competency of critical thinking is combined with collaborative learning, team problem solving, and the use of vertical learning spaces to encourage interaction and learning growth among students. Watch the Video! #EveryLearner365 | Va
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The mathematics classrooms throughout VVSD are among the best examples of how VVSD works to develop the critical thinking skills of our learners. The A.Vito Martinez Middle School classroom of Stephanie Cate is just one of the places where the Portrait of a Learner competency of critical thinking is combined with collaborative learning, team problem solving, and the use of vertical learning spaces to encourage interaction and learning growth among students. Watch the Video! #EveryLearner365 | Va
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5th Grade Clap Outs Mark the Official End of the VVSD School Year Come with us to Jonas Salk Elementary where the Clap Out line is led by 2023 high school graduates who were members of the 2016 Salk 5th grade class, followed by Salk’s two retiring teachers- Pam Dzik and Susan Bahl (combined 43 years of service to VVSD!) and then this year’s Salk 5th grade class. Watch the Video! #EveryLearner365 | Valley View
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5th Grade Clap Outs Mark the Official End of the VVSD School Year Come with us to Jonas Salk Elementary where the Clap Out line is led by 2023 high school graduates who were members of the 2016 Salk 5th grade class, followed by Salk’s two retiring teachers- Pam Dzik and Susan Bahl (combined 43 years of service to VVSD!) and then this year’s Salk 5th grade class. Watch the Video! #EveryLearner365 | Valley View
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VVSD 365U STAGE 3 TRANSITION TO ON-SITE LEARNING MIDDLE SCHOOL- At the October 15 Valley View School District Board of Education Meeting, Superintendent of Schools Rachel Kinder presents the Stage 3 Transition to on-site learning for middle school students. #EveryLearner365 #VVSDProud | Valley View
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VVSD Teacher Spotlight- Romeoville HS Multi Needs Teaching Team Among many examples in VVSD of teams of teachers working together for the benefit of our learners is the Multi-Needs Teaching Team at Romeoville HS. Emily Buckwalter, Michelle Christopher, and Krissy Kinder meet the needs of their students every day. All three teachers chose to become special education teachers because they were called by the desires to impact the lives of others and create a more inclusive society. Michelle and Kri
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VVSD Staff Spotlight- Yazmin Mendoza, 6th & 7th Grade Multilingual Language Arts Teacher AV Martinez Middle School While the COVID pandemic put most of the world into a pause, it also provided the impetus for Yazmin Mendoza to pursue a dream. Yazmin always wanted to be a classroom teacher, but circumstances and opportunities never seemed to align properly. During COVID, the job she was working basically went away, and Yazmin decided it was time to make her dream happen. As schools re-opened, she
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Veterans Village of San Diego is excited to share our newest video highlighting our amazing Veterans, and our mission as an organization. Thank you for watching! | Veterans Village of San Diego (VVSD)
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VVSD Welcomes Class of 2032 with Summer Bridge Program This week, VVSD Elementary Schools are welcoming Kindergarten students through the annual Kindergarten Summer Bridge program. Summer Bridge allows the students to meet their teachers and classmates, set up their desks, and learn the basic rules of the classroom and behavior expectations of the school. (It also allows parents to overcome the separation anxiety!). Watch the video as Salk Elementary School Music Teacher Mrs. Rebecca Schuman tea
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VVSD Teacher Spotlight- Mr. Mike Jesernik, Secondary Transition Experience Program Teacher Teachers for the VVSD Secondary Transition Experience Program have been on an interesting ride since remote learning was first put into place last March. In addition to suddenly adjusting to remote learning, they also had to facilitate their students who were working jobs in our community as part of the STEP program. Once summer began, STEP teachers planned for both remote and in-person classes, while also
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VVSD Staff Spotlight- Amanda Sedys, Secondary Transition Experience Program Teacher As a high school student attending Plainfield South, Amanda Sedys was a typical high school student for the time. Going to class. Participating in activities such as dance. Preparing for adulthood that was coming on quickly. In one way, Amanda was ahead of her time because of learned experiences with a cousin born with special needs. Amanda didn’t like how others saw her cousin as disabled, rather than seeing the
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VVSD Staff Spotlight- Lori Hader, Kitchen Manager, Romeoville HS Among many other things we celebrate at the end of the school year, we bid a fond farewell to the VVSD Staff Retirement Class of 2023. This year’s class of 52 members departs with combined years of service well over 1000 years! Representing this year’s class in the Spotlight is Romeoville HS Kitchen Manager Lori Hader, who is retiring after 27 years with VVSD in total, the last 14 years at RHS. Lori begins by sharing how the decisi
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VVSD RAISES PAY RATE FOR SUBSTITUTE GUEST TEACHERS-Valley View Public Schools has increased the per day rate for substitute guest teachers to $125 per day. In addition, the pay rate for guest teachers who work more than 60 days increases to $200 per day. For guest teachers working on long term assignments, the per day pay rate has increased to $200 starting on the 21st day of the long term assignment. Watch the video for additional details along with information on how to become a substitute gue
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VVSD Teacher Spotlight- Christine Wright and Dave Haskins, Skoff Elementary PE Teachers Teaching physical education at Skoff Elementary School is a collaborative effort by Christine Wright and Dave Haskins. Their everyday example of collaboration is especially fitting because the PE classroom is one of the best places for our learners to develop the collaborative skills they need to succeed beyond the classroom. We visited Christine and Dave in their classroom, where it is a long way from what P
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VVSD Class of 2025 Spotlight- Angel Darko, Valedictorian, Romeoville HS Romeoville High School Class of 2025 Valedictorian Angel Darko has one of the most interesting resumes you will ever see. In addition to being at the top of the list of members of the RHS Class of 2025, Angel also holds several RHS girls’ powerlifting records, and she has the RHS school record holder for highest vertical leap at 34 inches. That feat is even more amazing considering Angel is 4-feet 11-inches tall! A similar v
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During Women’s History Month we want to honor all the moms of VVSD Staff Members who inspired their children to become educators and teach future generations of learners. One of those teachers inspired by their mother is Pioneer Elementary School Kindergarten and 1st Grade STLR Teacher Sarah Wood. Sarah’s mom was a paraprofessional working with special needs students at the elementary school Sarah attended. Sarah would visit her mom before and after school and help meet the needs of the students
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VVSD Staff Spotlight- Nicki Fagust, 5th Grade Teacher, Salk Elementary It took Nicki Fagust a while to travel the path to becoming an elementary school teacher. In college, Nicki earned a degree in psychology, and for several years served as a case manager for adults with severe disabilities. When Nicki’s kids were of school age, they attended Jonas Salk Elementary and Nicki admired how the teachers at Salk worked at educating their students. So, Nicki earned her master’s degree, became certifie
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VVSD Supt. Dr. Keith Wood’s Update to the Board at the October 20 Meeting VVSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Keith Wood provided an update to the Board of Education at the October 20 Regular Meeting. Dr. Wood provided an update highlighting various VVSD community outreach initiatives and a reminder that October celebrates National Principals Month. | Valley View
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ADDAMS STAFF MEMBERS RECOGNIZED FOR SCHOOL'S EXEMPLARY STATUS-Jane Addams Middle School is one of two VVSD schools designated as “Exemplary” according to the most recent Illinois State Board of Education School Report Card. That means Jane Addams is one in the top ten percent of all schools in the state. VVSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. James A. Mitchem, Jr. and Asst. Superintendent Mrs. Rachel Kinder visited Jane Addams to thank the students and staff for their work that made the designation
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VVSD Staff Spotlight- Scott Harper, Romeoville HS Physical Education Teacher Among many other things we celebrate at the end of the school year, we bid a fond farewell to the VVSD Staff Retirement Class of 2025. This year’s class of 50 members departs with combined years of service of over 900 years! Representing this year’s class in the Spotlight is Romeoville HS Physical Education Teacher and Coach Scott Harper, who is retiring after 32 years with VVSD. Scott is the longest serving teacher in
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VVSD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Keith Wood provided an update to the Board of Education at the December 8 Regular Meeting. Dr. Wood highlighted some of the Classrooms to Community events in the District and recognized the VVSD Operations team for their efforts to clear snow in preparation for school days. Watch the Video | Valley View
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@VVSD365U Officially honored 35-year VVSD teacher and 12-year Board Member Debbie Sykora with a ribbon cutting ceremony and Debbie Sykora Early Childhood Center. Mrs. Sykora thanked her family, especially her husband during her comments. #EveryLearner365 | Valley View
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VVSD TEACHER SPOTLIGHT- AIMRIEL HEATH, 4TH GRADE TEACHER BJ WARD ELEMENTARY- Thirteen very short years ago, Aimriel Heath was a 4th grade student in the classroom of Brandon Guernsey at B.J. Ward Elementary School. That was two years after Aimriel was inspired to become a teacher. Aimriel’s journey took her to Joliet Junior College, then to the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and now, back to B.J. Ward as a 4th grade teacher. Her path to becoming a teacher started because she forgot t
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VVSD READY FOR STUDENTS TO RETURN- Tomorrow is VVSD students First Day of School, but our teachers have been back at work for two days, making final preparations in their classrooms, reviewing expectations for the year, and working on becoming cohesive teams within their building. At Brooks Middle School, staff members were divided into teams for some teamwork exercises, including this one. The object? Work together with each person having a 12-inch section of track and be able to form a ramp th
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VVSD Staff Spotlight- Katie Thomas, Library & Media Center Director, BJ Ward Elementary School There are two main systems for cataloging books in libraries, the Dewey Decimal System and the Library of Congress Classification. Both systems were developed in the late 1800’s and remain in use to this day in most libraries. That does not mean there’s not a better way to place books in a library. In most libraries, the books are shelved with the spines facing outward. At B.J. Ward Elementary School,
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VVSD Staff Spotlight- Laurie Dick, Executive Secretary for Transportation During the summer months, VVSD’s buses are less visible on the streets, but our transportation team is very busy preparing for the start of the upcoming school year. The 2024-25 school year will be the final one before retirement for VVSD Executive Secretary for Transportation Laurie Dick. Laurie began her career in VVSD as a special education secretary at R.C. Hill Elementary School. She was looking to move into an execut
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