Happy Hall @ Spring Valley Newsletter | May
- Matt Howell
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
Director's Message
As we near the end of the school year, we’re embracing the theme of Celebration—a joyful conclusion to our learning journey that encourages students to reflect on their achievements and growth. Throughout the month, we’ve seen students take pride in how far they’ve come, both socially and academically. This theme nurtures a strong sense of accomplishment and helps us recognize the meaningful progress each child has made. Thank you to our families and teachers for your support as we celebrate a wonderful year together!
Program Highlights
Engagement Activities
This month, we continued exploring the theme of Celebration. Students engaged in activities that highlighted their achievements and encouraged reflection on their growth throughout the year. This theme offered meaningful opportunities to recognize progress, foster a sense of accomplishment, and close out the school year on a positive and joyful note.
Professional Devlopment
Our Summer Camp Team is excited to have officially started their training for the season! We're focusing on camp protocols and safety procedures, ensuring our returning team members are well-prepared for another fun and safe summer ahead. In the coming weeks, we’ll dive into training on workshops, field trips, and swimming guidelines.
Camp registration is now open, and spaces are filling up fast! Whether you're looking to sign up for just one week or the entire summer, we’d love for your child to join us at Camp Happy Hall. This year, we’re happy to offer two fantastic locations: Meadows in Millbrae and Ortega in Pacifica.
Community Events
We’re so excited to invite all our families to the Happy Hall Summer Sendoff Potluck & Carnival on Wednesday, May 28th from 3:30 PM to 5:45 PM! This special event is our way of celebrating an amazing year together—with fun games, water play, delicious food, and lots of laughter. Be sure to RSVP—emails and flyers have been sent out with all the details. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Mid East Market (1776 El Camino Real) for their generous support during Teacher Appreciation Week. Their delicious food donation made our teachers feel so appreciated—we are truly grateful for their kindness and community spirit!
Student Achievements
As we approach the end of the school year, we’re proud to celebrate the incredible achievements of all our students. Throughout the year, they’ve shown tremendous growth—academically, socially, and emotionally. From building confidence to trying new things and supporting one another, every student has accomplished something worth recognizing. We’re so proud of their hard work, resilience, and the positive energy they’ve brought to our community each day!
Reminders
Our Happy Hall Summer Sendoff Potluck & Carnival is coming up on Wednesday, May 28th from 3:30 to 5:45 PM! Families are invited to join us as we celebrate the end of an amazing school year and get ready to kick off an even more amazing summer.
Don’t forget to pack a towel and a change of clothes for your student—we’re planning to have waterplay activities, and we want everyone to stay comfortable and have fun!
While RSVPing isn’t required to attend, it really helps us plan for food, games, and activities. If you haven’t RSVP’d yet, we’d love to hear from you!
Looking Ahead
As we wrap up the school year, we’re also getting ready to launch another unforgettable season of Camp Happy Hall! Summer Camp is a wonderful opportunity for students to stay active, make new friends, and explore through hands-on workshops, games, field trips, and more.
Spots are filling quickly, so we encourage families to sign up soon to secure a spot for your child. Whether you join us for one week or the whole summer, it’s going to be a season full of laughter, learning, and lasting memories!
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Thank You!
As we close out the school year, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our families. Your trust, support, and involvement have helped create a caring and connected community where our students could learn, grow, and shine. It’s been a true joy to share this year with you.
We look forward to continuing the journey together this summer at Camp Happy Hall—and into another exciting school year ahead!
Matt Howell
Program Director
Happy Hall @ Spring Valley
