November Newsletter

Staff development days are November 3rd and November 26th. No students on these day.

The first quarter of the school year will be completed Friday, October 31st. Report cards will be sent home Friday, November 7th or given out at conferences. Please let us know if you have any concerns or questions about your child's education. Your communication provides us with a better understanding of a child's interests or needs.

This year communities throughout the nation celebrate American Education Week during the week of November 17th-21st. Our schools and communities are partners for a strong America. This celebration honors the contributions of employees in our schools and the accomplishments of students. We are responsible for providing the best possible learning opportunities for students.

Our elementary general music concert will be held on Monday, November 24th, at 7:00 PM in the EVW High School Peps Gym. The concert will feature our talented 3rd–6th grade general music students. We invite you to join us for an enjoyable evening of music and celebration!

Please join us for our Veterans Day Program on Monday, November 10th, at 7:00 PM in the PEPS Gym. The program will feature performances by the Grades 5–12 Choir and the Grades 7–12 Band as we honor and celebrate our veterans.

Health Office Helpful Hints - An ounce of prevention equals a pound of cure...

Regular checks for head lice are a good way to spot head lice before they have time to multiply and infest your child's head. Live lice (adults) are hard to find, they avoid light and move quickly. Nits (eggs) will look like small white or yellow-brown specks and be firmly attached to the hair near the scalp. They do not just fall off (like dandruff or dirt), they have to be combed out with the fingernails or extra fine tooth comb. The easiest place to find them is at the hairline at the back of the neck or behind the ears. Remind your children not to share hats, helmets, hair brushes or accessories to prevent sharing head lice. For more information click below.

Be well!

Friday November 7th for grades K-6th in Eden Valley Elementary

The Elementary Student Council will be hosting a food drive from November 3rd-7th. Non-perishable items can be sent along with your elementary child. Student Council will then donate the items to the Eden Valley Food Shelf. Thank you for your help!

There will be no school on Thursday, November 27th, and Friday, November 28th, for Thanksgiving vacation. We wish all of our students, staff, and families a Happy Thanksgiving!

The Eden Valley-Watkins High School National Honor Society is organizing its annual Christmas for Kids program. With this program, gifts are given anonymously to families with children in our district who are facing hardship. If you would like to adopt a family, or donate to the program, please contact the school (453-2900) Erin Kujawa, ext. 2138, Meghan Braegelmann ext. 1002

As the chill in the air settles in and the days grow shorter, it’s time to pull out our winter gear once again! If you find that your snow pants, boots, or insulated gloves no longer fit, please consider donating them to support students in need this winter.

We are accepting gently used items that are in good condition — no rips, stains, or tears, please.
Boot tread should be at 50% or better.
(Please note: We are not collecting coats at this time due to limited storage space.)

Donations can be placed in the collection boxes located near the offices at Eden Valley Elementary and Eden Valley High School.

Thank you for helping us keep our community warm this winter!

– The Eden Valley-Watkins Wellness Team

• October 31st ~ Fall Parade - 1:45 in Eden Valley
• October 31st~End of 1st Quarter
• November 3rd~Staff Day, No Students
• November 6th~Parent/Student Conferences
• November 7th~Dental Sealant Program Eden Valley Elementary
• November 10th~Veterans Day Program
• November 13th~Parent/Student Conferences
• November 24th~Elementary Concert 3rd-6th
• November 26th~ Staff Day, No Students
• November 27th and 28th~Thanksgiving Break
• December 5th ~ 6th grade Powder Ridge
• December 8th ~ Choir Concert Grades 5-12 @7
• December 12th ~ Early Out
• December 15th ~ Band Concert Grades 5-12 @ 7
• December 23rd ~ Early Out
• December 24th - January 2nd ~ Christmas Break