Valley Heights Elementary Schools

It was an exciting week here at Waterville Grade School! We had so much fun celebrating our athletic and academic success this week! Our K-2 students had a blast walking downtown to parade their costumes and trick or treat at the downtown businesses! Thank you to everyone who helped make it a great parade!

The Scholastic Book Fair is Wednesday, November 5th! We will have a free will donation taco meal as well in the Waterville Grade School gym. Hours for the meal and book fair are from 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm. We hope you can join us!

The Thanksgiving Meal will be on November 21st. Kindergarten and 1st graders and their guests will eat at 11:00-11:30. 2nd graders and their guests will eat at 11:30-12:00. Each student is allowed to have two guests. Guests must sign up by November 7th. It is $5 for an adult meal and money must be paid by the 7th.

Next Week

Monday:

• Colts Round Up

Tuesday:

• Colts Round Up

Wednesday:

• Colts Round Up
• Scholastic Book Fair 5:30-7:30
• Taco Meal- free will donation from 5:30-7:30

Thursday:

• Colts Round Up

Friday:

• No elementary activities

Looking Ahead:

• November 10th- No School
• November 26th-28th Thanksgiving Break!

It has been an exciting week at Blue Rapids Elementary. Halloween festivities were a success on Thursday with the students and staff showing great Halloween spirit by dressing up and participating in fun classroom activities. The students also participated in a Halloween parade around the square/circle. The Blue Rapids staff and students paid a visit to the high school for a special pep rally to cheer of the state bound volleyball and cross-country teams as well as the playoff bound football team. The elementary students gave out loud cheers and had a great time at the pep assembly. Best wishes to the volleyball, cross-country and football student athletes in the playoffs. It's a great week to be a mustang!!

Please take note of the important dates below.

Here are some upcoming dates to remember:

• No School for state volleyball, football and cross country-October 31
• Thanksgiving dinner student reservations due - November 7
• Teacher Professional Development Day (NO SCHOOL) - November 10
• Preview of all school play-November 12
• Student/Family Thanksgiving dinner - November 21
• Thanksgiving break - November 26 - 28

As always, thank you for the privilege and blessing that it is to work with your children. My door is always open if you have any concerns or you need to visit.

-Mr. Staples

Mr. Spoonts talking to students, staff, and the community about Valley Heights being the TOP in the TVL in academics! Way to go Mustangs!

Waterville Grade School won the traveling spirit stick! They won the game of charades!

Attention 3rd - 6th boys and girls.
Registration is now open for the Frankfort Winter Basketball League.
Registration must be completed online by November 28th
Payment must be made by December 8th
NO LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE ALLOWED!
Click to register: https://forms.gle/brU8n8EbkBdLXkyL9

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!

The Valley Heights Colts PTO is requesting donations and volunteers for the Scholastic Book Fair Taco Meal on November 5th. If you are able to donate your time or any of the items needed, we would greatly appreciate it! Sign up at the link below!

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.

Check out the Schools That Care newsletter below for information on resources available in our community!

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!

Another avenue of supporting your school is through Casey's rewards! Check it out at caseys.com/community/donate-your-points!

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