Valley Heights Elementary Schools

Welcome back to another school year! I hope you all had a wonderful summer! We are anxious to see your students back in the building!

We hope to see you this Tuesday, August 19th for Open House! This is for all students Preschool-12th grades! The elementary Open House is from 6:00-7:00. The Jr/Sr High Open House is from 6:30-7:30. See you there!

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 20th. We will dismiss at 12:30. Lunch will be provided. The first day of Preschool and Kinder Prep is Thursday, August 21st.

Join us Friday, August 22nd at Mustang Spirit Night at the Jr/Sr High School from 5:00-7:00 for free food, fun, games, and a pep rally! We hope to see you there!

Reminder: Busses leave each town at 7:35 am to take students to their respective buildings.

We look forward to a wonderful school year!

Waterville staff doing a fun activity about the power of positivity and the effects of negative attitudes.

The Waterville Grade school got new carpet in the first grade classrooms this summer! It looks great! We also got protective film on the exterior doors and did more painting in the hallway/entryway!

We are so excited about the upcoming school year!!! We hope you all are able to make it to our open house night August the 19th. It is from 6-7 and we will be serving special treats that night!! Parents and students can visit with their teacher, drop off school supplies and see some of their friends.

Here are some upcoming dates to take note of:

• August 19th - Back to School Night from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• August 20th - First Day of School - Early Dismissal at 12:30 pm (1/2 day)
• August 22nd - Mustang Spirit Night

Again, we are so excited for the upcoming school year and can’t wait to see everyone. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to call the office at 785-363-7693 or email me at tstaples@valleyheights.org.

-Mr. Staples

Security film on front entrance

New flooring in office

New flooring in entryway

New flooring in boys and girls restrooms

New shrubs/flowers on east side of building

Very thankful for the NHS students that helped the teachers get their rooms ready!

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!

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