Valley Heights Elementary Schools

Greetings to the families of Waterville Grade School and the

community members who support our efforts!

As we prepare for the upcoming Winter Break and Holiday Season, we continue to think about and reflect on the many successes and achievements of our students, staff, and school community during this school year. Our students make us so proud, and we truly appreciate your continued support and partnership in everything we do. We also wanted to provide you with a few reminders about some important dates:

• Our last day of school is December 20, 2024 with a release time of 12:30 pm. Lunch will be served.

• Our office will be open on Friday, January 3rd.
• Students will return for their first day of school after the break on January 6, 2025.

We hope that you and your family have a safe, fun, and restful Winter Break.

Happy Holidays to you and your family!

Monday, January 6th:

• Colts Round Up

Tuesday, January 7th:

• Colts Round Up

Wednesday, January 8th:

• Colts Round Up

Thursday, January 9th:

• Colts Round Up

Friday, January 10th:

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Looking Ahead:

2nd Grade Families: Save the Date! January 21st is the 2nd Grade Family Fun Night! Notes have been sent home in bookbags! We hope you can join us for this night of fun!

Mr. Spoonts read a holiday book to our kindergarten students this week!

Merry Christmas Valley Heights family! We have so much to be thankful for this Christmas season. As principal in the 3-6 building, I am so thankful for our amazing families, awesome students and highly dedicated teachers and staff. My prayer for everyone is that you all experience the overwhelming joy of the Christmas season and that your hearts are filled with the peace that comes with faith and family.

Here are some upcoming dates to remember:

• Happy New Year January 1st
• Teacher Work Day January 3rd
  
• Classes Resume for 3rd Quarter January 6th

As always, I want to thank you for the blessing that it is to work with your children. My door is always open if you have any questions or concerns.

-Mr. Staples

The 4th graders became Business Entrepreneurs for a day. There was a hair salon, drinks to quench your thirst, stress balls and other exciting businesses. All the students were able to "shop" from each booth. Fun was had by all. Good job 4th graders!

Congrats to this week's Waterville VHS ticket winners! Phentyn and Eloise won lunch with Mrs. deBoer! Emily, Grant, and Canyon won a prize!

Each week we'll give you a fun question to talk about around the dinner table with your family! Eating together as a family is an excellent time to strengthen relationships and check in with your child and their needs. Enjoy discussing the question of the week!

Community Education has recently sent out a program survey to gather community interests and Ideas to increase programming and participation in activities beyond the school day. We invite you to click on the link below to fill out the survey and give us your thoughts and ideas.

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/KuzPRNFKjXkyEiqf8

We’d like to remind families to discuss a safe route to school with your students. Whether it is on foot, bike, or a car we want everyone to arrive to and from school safely! For students on foot and bike remember that the safest crossings are at Chestnut & Highway 77 in Blue Rapids and Minnesota & Highway 77 in Waterville.

These crossings are monitored both before and after school.

Early Head Start 0-3 provides services to infants, toddlers, and pregnant women. It promotes

• healthy prenatal outcomes, healthy babies
• enhances the development of infants and toddlers, and
• promotes healthy/thriving families

NEK-CAP, Inc. receives federal funds for 160 children to operate and provide Early Head Start (0-3) services for infants, toddlers, pregnant mothers, and fathers.

NEK-CAP, Inc. receives federal funds for 238 children to operate and provide Head Start services. Head Start is committed to cultivating partnerships with the community to ensure that children and families receive an array of individualized services focused upon early childhood development, family support, health and education.

Head Start/Early Head Start 0-5 services are available at no cost to children and families. Up to 10% of enrollment may be used to serve children that are over income. Transportation is available at some locations.

Click HERE for more information!

Did you know that even though packaging no longer has box tops on them to cut out, that you can still support your school? Download the Box Tops app and scan your receipt to earn money for schools. This is a simple way to give back to your community! Click here for more details!

Email: judeboer@valleyheights.org tstaples@valleyheights.org sspoonts@valleyheights.org
Website: www.valleyheights.org