Valley Heights Elementary Schools
January 26th - 30th
What's Happening In Waterville
It was a quick but busy week at Waterville Grade School! Thank you so much to the families that joined us for our 2nd grade Family Fun Night!
This Thursday, January 29th is Kansas Day! We spend the whole afternoon learning about Kansas and celebrating the day! Students are invited to wear old time pioneer clothes to school all day on Thursday. Please do not feel that you need to go out and buy special clothing!
The weather is unpredictable these days, and we wanted to remind you to please send your child to school in a coat. They can also wear a stocking hat and gloves in case we do decide to go outside for recess. In the event that inclement weather forces us to have a delay or no school, you will receive a call and text message from us. We will also post the information on Bloomz and our Valley Heights Schools Facebook page.
Please Note: On Wednesday, January 28th the 7-12th graders do not have school due to a FFA competition located at VHHS. Preschool through 6th grade will have a regular school day on Wednesday, January 28th.
Monday:
- Colts Round Up
Tuesday:
- Colts Round Up
Wednesday:
- Colts Round Up
Thursday:
- Kansas Day Activities! Dress up in pioneer outfits!
- Colts Round Up
Friday:
- No elementary activities
2nd grade Family Fun Night was a hit! We had several families join us for a relaxing evening of games and snacks! Thank you to all who came!
2nd grade Family Fun Night was a hit! We had several families join us for a relaxing evening of games and snacks! Thank you to all who came!
Art in 1st grade!
Students made artwork by painting with forks in Mrs. Woodyard's class!
Fork art!
So exciting to show up to school accidentally twinning with your friend!
Morning Kinder Prep students learning about the letter "J" and coloring jeans and adding jewels to them!
On Monday, staff had a professional development day. One breakout session was led by Manhattan Area Technical College. They highlighted their virtual reality technology where students can explore over 40 different career paths and go through a virtual experience to see if that career is the right path for them!
Here, Miss Tryon changes oil in a vehicle!
On Monday, staff had a professional development day. One breakout session was led by Manhattan Area Technical College. They highlighted their virtual reality technology where students can explore over 40 different career paths and go through a virtual experience to see if that career is the right path for them!
Students KEVA building during Colts Round Up!
It's all blue skies in Blue Rapids
It was a great week at Blue Rapids Elementary! On Monday, staff participated in a dynamic professional development day alongside Marysville, hosted by Valley Heights. The kitchen staff and employees at USD 498 did an excellent job showcasing the district’s many talents. A special thank-you to Rhonda Joseph and Aundrea Reinecke for their outstanding presentations—Rhonda presented on the mental health effects of technology on students, and Aundrea shared valuable information on the use of AI in education. We also held the preliminary rounds of the spelling bee. Results for the Marshall County Bee in Marysville have not yet been finalized due to ties that still need to be resolved. Finally, with the recent winter weather, a shout-out goes to Ryan Bishop for his hard work in keeping the building heated and classrooms warm.
Please take note of the important dates below.
Here are some upcoming dates to remember:
- Kansas Day - January 29th
- Dental Screenings - February 10th
- Professional Development Day - NO SCHOOL - February 16th
- Board of Education Meeting - February 16th
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
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
Professional Development Day
Don Epps, Superintendent of Pleasanton USD 344, gave an inspirational presentation to Valley Heights and Marysville educators on PD Day.
Cold
The excitement of cold weather settling in! 🥶
Mrs. Grable praised Zeta for following the rules in the lunchroom. Awesome job Zeta!
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Tryon!
Mrs. Tryon's birthday is January 27th! She enjoys eating sugar free Reese's, drinking unsweet tea, and eating Mexican food. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her dogs and following her grandkids' sports. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Tryon!
Happy Birthday, Mrs. Hofmann!
Mrs. Hofmann's birthday is January 28th! She enjoys eating Snickers and drinking Bubbl'r or Dr. Pepper Zero Surgar. She also enjoys eating Mexican food. In her free time she enjoys hanging out with her family and crafting with her cricut.
