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?
- The 21st Annual Winter Bazaar is coming on Wednesday, December 13th from 2:30-3:45pm. Please see Ms. Aragon's most recent ParentSquare post for details and permission slips for those that would like to participate.
- The Jog-A-Thon was a HUGE SUCCESS! With all of our community support we were able to hit our goal of $55,000 raised! Great job, Chargers!
- Report Cards were available on Aeries on November 20th!
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PTA info is updated on their page. Find Board members and new dates for meetings up above at their site.
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Work continues to move along with our bond money! Check out the pod of classrooms near the back of the school, kindergarten yard, and our front office for improvements on our roofs, new air conditioning units, and new windows. The next pod (current 5th grade classrooms and support staff) started work and will last a few months.
Check It Out: Principal St. Peter's News (read below!)
Click here to read Mr. St. Peter's news and information. His most recent letter is full of gratitude for volunteers, staff, and families. And - we are SO THANKFUL for Mr. St. Peter!
Update from ELAC (English Language Advisory Committee)
Our annual Tamale Sale is here! It runs ONLINE from Friday, December 1st through Friday, December 8th. Tamales will be picked up the week of December 11th and no later than December 15th. Here is a link to the online form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_k1NCFRetiuQ_4OwE5UVqDSpSv3x2gSAl_TSoBdraAejogA/viewform
Most recent events:
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.
Next ELAC meeting: please join us on at 5pm in Vieja Valley's Library to see how you can support our students and become involved!
As more meeting dates become confirmed, we will post them here. We will have food and child care available!
Link to December 2022 meeting notes: click here
Link to January 2023 meeting notes: click here
Link to February 2023 meeting notes: click here
VV Character Building: Kindess
Our second assembly for Character Trait Building focused on KINDNESS.
