Experiential Education
Zoo Trip
VVS annual “SPREE DAY” Zoo trip. Amy and Shannon took a trip to Forest Park Petting Zoo in Springfield, Ma. It was a beautiful spring day, a day to be outside in the fresh air! We had a great time … Continue reading
Seussical the Musical
Many boys from the English classes had the opportunity to attend a very unique musical play at the very ornate and renowned Hanover Theater in Worcester MA recently. The trip was a great way to complement the classroom learning on the local Massachusetts children’s book writer and … Continue reading
Cross Curricular Academic Exploration
Amy’s English classes along with Shannon’s Life Science classes ventured out on a beautiful spring day to visit the aquatic animals of the big city–The New England Aquarium of Boston, MA. The trip began with a viewing of the IMAX … Continue reading
Hearts for Heat
Many Valley View Boys made a commitment this year to Hearts for Heat, a local charity that sets out to subsidize heating costs for the poor in North Brookfield MA. The boys who made this commitment participated in a Spaghetti … Continue reading
Worcester Historical Trip
Our History and English classes offered extra credit to those who chose to attend a Saturday Academic Exploration into Worcester. We started at the Worcester Historical Museum (sorry no photos permitted inside the museum) where we received a guided tour showcasing trains running through a model … Continue reading
Accelerated Reading Program
Valley View School has teamed up with the Springfield Armors, the NBA development team for the New Jersey Nets. Amy and Brendan developed reading goals with students that culminate in earning trips later this year to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield MA, and a free court side game at the Mass Mutual … Continue reading
Birds of Prey
Many students benefited from extra science lessons as they chose to attend either the “Owl Prowl” presented by the Worcester MA Audubon Society or the “Life Cycles of Raptors” Lecture presented by Windows on Wildlife. Each of the events took place during a recent Saturday afternoon/eve. Students were introduced to live Owls … Continue reading
Reptiles at Valley View School
One of our favorite annual Sunday assemblies is always sure to add some additional life to the Valley View group each year. We are always pleased to offer this exciting biology lesson to the boys as they are introduced first hand to several exotic reptiles, … Continue reading
Capoeira Visits Valley View
Our boys enjoyed a riveting presentation of Capoeira for Sunday Assembly this week. Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art performed in a dance like fashion accompanied with unique instruments and song steeped in rich history. Many of the boys got right into the action as the instructor led … Continue reading
Boys Donate to Local Charity Effort
Several Valley View Boys and staff contributed funds to generate enough support to purchase 9 “Helping Hands” food boxes from a local grocery store. The grocery store will deliver these boxes to local food pantries identified as “in need”. This … Continue reading
Zoo Trip
VVS annual “SPREE DAY” Zoo trip. Amy and Shannon took a trip to Forest Park Petting Zoo in Springfield, Ma. It was a beautiful spring day, a day to be outside in the fresh air! We had a great time … Continue reading
Seussical the Musical
Many boys from the English classes had the opportunity to attend a very unique musical play at the very ornate and renowned Hanover Theater in Worcester MA recently. The trip was a great way to complement the classroom learning on the local Massachusetts children’s book writer and … Continue reading
Cross Curricular Academic Exploration
Amy’s English classes along with Shannon’s Life Science classes ventured out on a beautiful spring day to visit the aquatic animals of the big city–The New England Aquarium of Boston, MA. The trip began with a viewing of the IMAX … Continue reading
Hearts for Heat
Many Valley View Boys made a commitment this year to Hearts for Heat, a local charity that sets out to subsidize heating costs for the poor in North Brookfield MA. The boys who made this commitment participated in a Spaghetti … Continue reading
Worcester Historical Trip
Our History and English classes offered extra credit to those who chose to attend a Saturday Academic Exploration into Worcester. We started at the Worcester Historical Museum (sorry no photos permitted inside the museum) where we received a guided tour showcasing trains running through a model … Continue reading
Accelerated Reading Program
Valley View School has teamed up with the Springfield Armors, the NBA development team for the New Jersey Nets. Amy and Brendan developed reading goals with students that culminate in earning trips later this year to the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield MA, and a free court side game at the Mass Mutual … Continue reading
Birds of Prey
Many students benefited from extra science lessons as they chose to attend either the “Owl Prowl” presented by the Worcester MA Audubon Society or the “Life Cycles of Raptors” Lecture presented by Windows on Wildlife. Each of the events took place during a recent Saturday afternoon/eve. Students were introduced to live Owls … Continue reading
Reptiles at Valley View School
One of our favorite annual Sunday assemblies is always sure to add some additional life to the Valley View group each year. We are always pleased to offer this exciting biology lesson to the boys as they are introduced first hand to several exotic reptiles, … Continue reading
Capoeira Visits Valley View
Our boys enjoyed a riveting presentation of Capoeira for Sunday Assembly this week. Capoeira is a Brazilian Martial Art performed in a dance like fashion accompanied with unique instruments and song steeped in rich history. Many of the boys got right into the action as the instructor led … Continue reading
Boys Donate to Local Charity Effort
Several Valley View Boys and staff contributed funds to generate enough support to purchase 9 “Helping Hands” food boxes from a local grocery store. The grocery store will deliver these boxes to local food pantries identified as “in need”. This … Continue reading