Valley Heights Elementary Schools

There will be NO SCHOOL this Monday, November 10th.

This Wednesday, November 12th our K-2 students will get to walk to the Waterville Opera House to get a sneak peek preview of the High School All School Play. Performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:00 pm and Sunday at 2:00. I'm sure your child may recognize some familiar faces on stage!

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. The deadline to sign up was November 7th. If you would still like to join your child but did not reserve a meal ticket, you are welcome to sit with your child but we will not be able to provide you with a school lunch.

Next Week

Monday:

• No School!

Tuesday:

• Colts Round Up

Wednesday:

• Colts Round Up

Thursday:

• Colts Round Up

Friday:

• No elementary activities
• All School Play Performance @ Waterville Opera House 7 pm

Looking Ahead:

• November 26th-28th Thanksgiving Break!

It has been an exciting week at Blue Rapids Elementary and we have some exciting things coming up!! On Wednesday the 12th the student body will attend a sneak peek of the high school play at the Waterville Opera House. On the 21st of November we will have our annual Thanksgiving meal! Tuesday is Veterans Day, kudos to the high school KAYS organization for putting on a fantastic Veterans program today. We are THANKFUL for our veterans, be sure to thank a veteran for their service and sacrifice.

Please take note of the important dates below.

Here are some upcoming dates to remember:

• 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

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!

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!

The QR code in the bottom right corner or this link bit.ly/referVHFAMILYforAChristmasMeal can be used to refer a family.

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