Valley Heights Elementary Schools

This school year just keeps flying by! We want to give a big shoutout to the bank, post office, and vet clinic for allowing our Kinder Prep students to come on a tour this week! The students all had a blast and I'm sure they were worn out!

Please see the calendar changes below!! The last day of school will now be Wednesday, May 20th!

Our annual Preschool/Kinder Prep/ Kindergarten Open House is on Tuesday, April 28th. Join us for an evening getting to know our staff, facilities, and information regarding our Early Childhood programs! Your student may attend one of our programs if they meet the following criteria:

Preschool (Age 3 by Sept. 1st)

Kinder Prep (Age 4 by Sept. 1st)

Kindergarten (Age 5 by Sept. 1st)

We will provide information about our programs and parents will have an opportunity to request morning or afternoon sessions. We will also have a kindergarten signing for all incoming kindergarten students! Don't miss this adorable opportunity!

Monday:

• Colts Round Up
• Board of Education Meeting at 6:00 pm

Tuesday:

• Colts Round Up

Wednesday:

• Colts Round Up

Thursday:

• Colts Round Up

Friday:

• No elementary activities

Looking Ahead:

• Tuesday, April 28th Early Childhood Open House
• Thursday, April 30th is the last day of Colts Round Up!
• May 8th- Play Day!
• May 19th
• Preschool/Kinder Prep Program at 8:30
• Kindergarten through 2nd grade program and 2nd grade promotion at 9:00
• May 20th- Last day of school! Dismiss at 12:30!

It was a great week at Blue Rapids Elementary! All English Language Arts state assessments are now complete, and 3rd grade will finish their math assessment this coming week, putting state testing officially in the books. I am incredibly proud of our students for their hard work and grateful for the dedication of our outstanding teachers and staff. As you can see from the dates below, we have a busy stretch ahead as we wrap up the school year. Please take note of the upcoming events and be sure to add them to your calendar.

Here are some upcoming dates to remember:

• Board of Education Meeting - April 20th
• Marshall County Health Department Shot Clinic for Students - April 22nd
• Last Day for Colts Round Up - April 30th
• 4th grade field trip - May 1st
• 3rd grade field trip - May 4th
• Charles Steele Annual Elementary Play Day - May 8th

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

Valley Heights NHS 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is April 18th. Contact Mrs. Turner at bturner@valleyheights.org for more information. Register your team by using the Google Form below:

https://forms.gle/qN2HLscfd7iaipN48

Team registrations are due by April 11th.

Due to last week's rain, the Pickleball Tournament has been rescheduled to this Sunday, April 19th, starting at 2:00 pm. Join the fun at the Pickleball Court in Blue Rapids!

This week's Waterville VHS ticket winners were Phentyn and Lainee winning lunch with Mrs. deBoer, and Evelyn, Leeah, Jesse, and Elias winning prizes! Great work!

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!

Did you know you can pay your child's lunch fees online? We'll even cover the processing fees for you so you have no extra fees! Click HERE to be taken directly to the link! Or you can navigate to this page from the Valley Heights website, then clicking on Parent & Student Resources, then Online Payment.

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