Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we begin planning for the 2026–27 school year, our teachers thoughtfully and carefully design well-balanced classrooms where all students can thrive. Our goal is to create learning environments that support academic growth, encourage new friendships, and promote positive collaboration. We also work to ensure classrooms are balanced in terms of gender, learning styles, and social dynamics, while recognizing that staffing assignments may change.
Because many factors are involved in the placement process, we are unable to accommodate requests for specific teachers. Granting individual requests would require us to do so for all families, which is not feasible.
We greatly value your insight about your child. If there are specific social or learning considerations that would help us make the most appropriate placement, we welcome your input. For example, information about peer dynamics—such as conflicts outside of school—can be helpful to our team.
If you would like to share input, please email Peggy Gross at
pgross@portlandct.us by April 25. Please note that placement letters from previous years will not be reviewed, so we encourage you to submit updated information if needed.
Unfortunately, we are not able to accept submissions after the deadline.
We truly appreciate your partnership in helping us place each child in an environment where they can succeed. While final placement decisions are made with careful consideration by our team, your perspective is important and appreciated.
Thank you for your continued support—we look forward to another successful school year!
Sincerely,
Ryan Walstrom
Principal
Valley View School
