Valley Heights Elementary Schools
September 2nd - 6th
Waterville Elementary
What's Happening in Waterville
We just completed our first full week of school! Whew! It was a great week and we are looking forward to continuing to build relationships with your children! Please remember to check your child's purple folder daily, and to check Bloomz for updates.
Picture Day is this Wednesday, September 4th! Please send your child's form to school with them, even if you complete the order online. Wednesday, September 4th, is picture day. Be sure to turn in your order forms on or before Wednesday or order online at mylifetouch.com and use ID: EVT4JJRP8. Order forms were sent home today. If you need another one, just let the office know. See flyer below.
Colts Round Up begins this Tuesday, September 3rd. See the information below for more details.
Communication is important to us and we ask that if your child will not be in school or will be late, that you call and let us know first thing in the morning.
Transportation: If your child's transportation needs will change please let our office know as soon as possible so we can make sure your child gets to where they need to be. The best way to reach our office is to call us at 785.363.2530.
Monday: No School! Happy Labor Day!
Tuesday: Colts Round Up Begins!
Wednesday: Picture Day! Individual pictures through LifeTouch for students Preschool-2nd!
Thursday:
Friday: Purple Friday! Wear Purple!
Play time in preschool!
Play time in Kinder Prep!
Building puzzles in kindergarten!
Building puzzles in kindergarten!
Kindergarten students having fun on an obstacle course in PE.
The obstacle course began with a balance activity.
Logan Gray, senior, is a mentor in Mr. Cox's PE class. It looks like all smiles as they play "protect the beanbag"!
Students love using the SmartBoard in class!
First graders working hard!
Marshall County Undersheriff Mike Vermetten spoke to our first grade classes about rules and why following rules/laws are important. This discussion ties in to our social studies curriculum.
Thank you, Undersheriff Vermetten!
Logan Woodyard also spoke to our first grade classes about rules and laws. He led the classes in their social studies discussion!
Thank you, Mr. Woodyard!
Students in Mrs. Young's first grade classroom showing off their artwork!
Mrs. Woodyard enjoying recess with first graders!
Blue Rapids Elementary
It's all blue skies in Blue Rapids
The 2024-2025 school year is off to a great start. I have been so impressed with the students attitude and effort in the classroom. The teachers have also had glowing reviews of how well the students are doing! Please take note of the following announcements below.
Thursday, September 5th, is picture day. Be sure to turn in your order forms on or before Thursday or order online at mylifetouch.com and use ID: EVTJHFRFZ. Order forms were given out at "Back to School Night". If you need another one, just let the office know. See flyer below.
We need your help and feedback!!!! Below under the "Strategic Planning" section is information about an upcoming district strategic planning meeting. There also is a QR code to access a survey where you can give feedback regarding district needs. Thank you in advance to all who filled this out!
-Titus Staples
6th Grade
Mrs. Joseph's class rapping the 8 parts of Speech!
5th Grade
Mrs. Popejoy getting the 5th graders started on another year of keyboarding!
4th Grade
Lunchtime! Looks like it is the best time of the day!
3rd Grade
Mrs. Williams class is studying mystery writing. They will be describing a hot air balloon to each other.
PE Class
6th graders practicing yard games?!?!
Football!!🏈
It's football season at recess!
Breakfast Menu
Lunch Menu
Colts Round Up!
Colts Round Up begins this Tuesday, September 3rd. Please see the family guide below for all the details on Colts Round Up!
Value; a common thread this week for VHS tickets!
Value
Mitchell volunteered to take notes for a classmate that was not in the room. Mrs. Meadows honored him with a VHS ticket for valuing his classmate. Thanks for being awesome!
Value
This group of 6th graders (Ashley, Hadley, Olivia, and Jack) were displaying leadership in Mr. Cox's PE class by cleaning up after fellow classmates. Awesome job!
Value
At lunch, Mrs. Martin observed Trevor giving up the last juice to his classmate. She commented it was a "great job thinking of a friend...very thoughtful". Way to go Trevor!
Waterville VHS ticket winners this week were Izzy, Jaedyn, Evelyn, and Lainee! Good work!
Preschool-2nd Grade Lifetouch Pictures! Wednesday, September 4th
3rd - 6th; Pictures, Thursday, September 5th
Basketball Skills Camp for 4th - 6th graders
Family Dinner Conversation of the Week
Strategic Planning
Please help us improve our district! Join us for all of the strategic planning meetings and fill out the survey by accessing the QR code below! We value your input!
Staff Birthdays🎂
Mrs. Williams
🎂Happy Birthday to Mrs. Angi Williams. She is celebrating her birthday on September 8th. Her favorite snacks are gardetto's or chex mix, reese's, and pepsi zero. She likes eating at Carlos O'Kelly's and enjoys reading and going to sporting events at K-State and Dordt. Enjoy your day!
Mrs. Erickson
🎂Happy Birthday to Mrs. Angela Erickson. She is also celebrating her birthday on September 8th. She enjoys baked cheetos, dark chocolate, and diet cherry limeaid. She likes to eat at Sonic and El Ranchero and enjoys reading, running and writing. Have a great day!
Mrs. Reed
Happy Birthday to Mrs. Angie Reed! Angie's birthday is September 1st! She likes the colors blue and purple and eating caramel. She enjoys eating chinese and crafting!
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Community Education
Registration is now open for Valley Heights Community Education and Waterville Dance Fall session!
Click the link to register: https://forms.gle/BAubvPg217cdjEHY6
Join PTO!
Parenting Class
Box Tops for Education
Support your school!
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!