Measure J Bond
The Hope Elementary School District Planning and Construction Management oversees new construction and modernization of all district facilities. The department is responsible for the district’s short and long-term facility needs, including enrollment and staffing projections to identify facility needs.
Through careful planning and support from the community, Hope Elementary School District has prepared well to accommodate the current needs of our students, staff, and community. In March 2020, the Hope School District community voters passed Measure J. This $47.4 million bond will provide funding for the modernization of our facilities, including new construction at Hope Elementary School, Monte Vista Elementary School, and Vieja Valley Elementary School.
The first series of $12 million was sold in May 2020, received in June 2020, and deposited in Fund 22 (Bonds). The district must spend 85% of those proceeds within three years. Staff predicts all $47.4 million proceeds will be spent by 2025. Closing out the bond program requirements by June 2026.
For more information, please see additional sections on the webpage to review the school site project list, timeline, and status.
Current projects include:
Vieja Valley Elementary School Multi-Purpose Building Modernization – Substantially Completed November 2022 – Closeout Phase
Vieja Valley Elementary School Alterations – November 2024
Monte Vista Elementary School Alterations and New Classroom Building – Bid Phase
Hope Elementary School Alterations and New Classroom Building – Planning Phases
Vieja Valley Mission Statement
We provide a learning-oriented, safe environment for children of all ages. In doing so, our mission is to develop in children the knowledge, skills and attitudes to instill a lifelong love of learning and to become productive and contributing individuals in a changing society.
What's New at VV?
- Our annual Gala is coming next weekend! Look at ParentSquare soon for online auction items and ways to support our students even if you can't attend.
- Some incredible fourth grade students have begun the "Clean & Green Club." They help support our community through activities centered around environmental care (like beach clean ups) and school meetings to discuss ways they can contribute positively to environmental conservation in our daily lives.
- Work continues to move along with our bond money! Check out the pod of classrooms near the back of the school, kindergarten yard, 5th grade pod, and our front office for improvements on our roofs, new air conditioning units, and new windows. The next pod (first grade classrooms) and Library are up next and will last a few months. We are hoping to be all finished by the time the 2024-2025 school year starts! Whoo-hoo!
- CAASP (California State Testing) begins in May. Teachers will be talking to students about doing their best and taking care of their mental health throughout the process. Having good relationships with teachers and other classmates can make this important assessment successful and positive!
VV Character Building
Cooperation is our fourth pillar of the VV 5 and one that abounds at school each day. Whether it is students supporting each other in class or on the playground, helping to clean up after lunch, or working to make our school campus "litter free," VV is full of kids who want to work to build a better world! Thanks to our teachers/staff for being great models of support and what it means to work together.
Check It Out: Principal St. Peter's News (read below!)
Click here to read Mr. St. Peter's news and information. This March newsletter focuses on his encouragement for us as a community to embrace the motto for the year: "Building a Better World" by living our VV5 character traits (Honesty, Cooperation, Respect, Responsibility, and Kindness). Thanks to Mr. St. Peter for his inspiration and positive outlook for our students and families!
TK/K Registration is NOW!
Do you or someone you know have a child turning 4 by June 2, 2024 or 5 by September 2, 2024...and they live in the Hope School District?
Then it's time to for them to register for school next year ! Please use this link: https://hopesd.aeries.net/enrollment/ and be prepared with necessary documents (birth certificate, proof of residency, immunization records, oral health exam, report of physical exam). If there are any questions, please call our VV School Office at 805-967-1239 and they will be happy to help!
Update from ELAC
Here is a good resource to help understand and support your child with upcoming English Language Proficiency testing that will occur in April.
Most recent events:
Our April meeting had discussion around: money raised from Tamale sales used for new bilingual books in our school library and pizza provided at ELAC meetings, encouragement for various cultural celebrations on campus that includes families, and ways to encourage further engagement.
Our February meeting was very informative as we discussed upcoming testing for our children. Here are the notes from the meeting (February Meeting Notes).
Our annual Tamale Sale is over! It ran ONLINE from Friday, December 1st through Friday, December 8th. The money generated will be used to support VV students and further ELAC goals for community building!
Cascada de Flores Assembly - click here
Dia de los Muertos ofrenda was in the VV MPR from Oct 30-Nov 3. Families brought pictures of loved ones who have passed to honor them as a community! Here is a link to learn more about this important celebration.
****MEETINGS 2023-2024
October 17, 2023
February 6, 2024
April 6, 2024
All ELAC meetings will be at 5pm in the Vieja Valley Library. **** Translation provided for both English/Spanish speakers.
