Valley Heights Elementary Schools

There is NO SCHOOL this Monday, November 9th due to teacher professional development.

We had a good week here at Waterville Grade School! As you can tell, the weather is cooling down, so please remember to dress your child in layers. The only down fall of sending them with layers is that our lost and found table is getting more and more items on it! Please remind your child to make sure they have their things and to check the lost and found table often to make sure they don't have anything left on it.

On Tuesday we will be attending the Kansas State University Women's Basketball game in Manhattan. This is a fun event that is free for our students and staff. Families are welcome to attend, but they must drive separate, pay for parking and pay for a ticket. Please note that parents will not get to sit with their child due to seating capacity in each section. They will sit in a separate section.

Parking: Women's Basketball game parking is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. Please note that parking is credit card only (no cash). You can purchase parking in advance using the link below: Purchase Parking

Additional Tickets:
Any additional parents who would like to attend Education Day can purchase tickets using the link below. Additional adults will be seated in our General Admission Chairback seating area in Sections 3 and 9. Additional GA Tickets

Next Week:

Monday:

• No School- Teacher Professional Development Day!

Tuesday:

• KSU Women's Basketball Game!
• We will leave around 9:15 and return after the game ends, before the end of the school day.
• Colts Round Up

Wednesday:

• Students will preview the All School Play at the Waterville Opera House during the school day.
• Colts Round Up

Thursday:

• Dental Screenings
• Colts Round Up

Friday:

• All School Play Performance at the Waterville Opera House at 7:00 pm (Friday & Saturday) 2:00 pm (Sunday)

Upcoming Dates:

• November 20th Thanksgiving Meal
• November 24th
• Preschool/Kinder Prep Family Snack time
• 1st Grade Family Fun Night

• November 25th-20th No School- Thanksgiving Break

• December 2nd Christmas Music Program
• December 3rd Santa's Gift Shop
• December 18th End of 2nd Nine Weeks- Dismiss at 12:30
• Preschool & Kinder Prep Program at 8:30
• December 19th-January 3rd Christmas Break!
• January 5th Classes Resume

It was a great week at Blue Rapids Elementary The students are working very hard as they push on to the end of the semester. Next week will be a busy and exciting week! Monday, November 9, there will be no school for students as teachers participate in a Professional Development Day focused on learning and collaboration. On Tuesday, November 10, students will have the opportunity to attend a K-State women’s basketball game, giving them a fun experience cheering on the Wildcats. Wednesday, November 11, our students will get a special sneak peek of the high school play, offering a chance to enjoy and support the high school students who have been working very hard on their performance. We will wrap up the week on Thursday, November 12, with dental screenings to help promote good oral health and student wellness.

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

Here are some upcoming dates to take note of:

• November 9th - No School - Professional Development Day for Teachers
• November 10th - K-State Women's Basketball game
• November 11th - Students Sneak Peek of the HS Play
• November 12th - Dental Screenings

This week's Waterville VHS ticket winners are Evelyn and Aiden winning lunch with Mrs. deBoer, brother and sister Beaux and RaeLinn winning lunch with Ms. Jayne, and Gauge and Marzia winning prizes!

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!

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• enhances the development of infants and toddlers, and
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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.

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Email: judeboer@valleyheights.org tstaples@valleyheights.org sspoonts@valleyheights.org
Website: www.valleyheights.org