Valley Heights Elementary Schools

There is NO SCHOOL this Monday, January 19th due to staff professional development. We hope your child enjoys the three day weekend!

2nd Grade students and families are invited to our family fun night this Wednesday, January 21st from 5:30-6:30 at the Waterville Grade School. We will have a game night with lots of fun games planned! We hope to see you there!

Monday:

• NO SCHOOL! Teacher professional development day.
• Board of Education Meeting @ 6:00 pm at VHHS

Tuesday:

• Colts Round Up

Wednesday:

• Colts Round Up
• 2nd Grade Family Fun Night 5:30-6:30

Thursday:

• Colts Round Up

Friday:

• No elementary activities

Miss Eckart's kindergarteners receiving their free book of the month sponsored by a Waterville citizen.

It was a great week at Blue Rapids Elementary! The students did a good job getting back into the routines of school. We are excited as a staff to start the second semester as the teachers have a variety of unique lessons and activities planned for the new year! Parents should have received their child's grades this week, if you did not receive them please let us know.

Please take note of the important dates below.

Here are some upcoming dates to remember:

• Professional Development Day/No School - January 19th
• Kansas Day - January 29th
• Dental Screenings - February 10th

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

VHS ticket winners for this week and from the monthly drawing were Natalie, Leeah, Karlee, Charlotte, Heinrich, Delilah, Alyvia, Arlo, and Emily!

Looking for a night of suspense, strategy, and community fun? The Valley Heights Booster Club cordially invites you to join us for our upcoming Murder Mystery Event!

This is a fantastic opportunity to mingle with other parents, neighbors, and the wider Valley Heights community in a relaxed, high-energy setting. Whether you’re a master sleuth or just along for the ride, it’s going to be a night to remember.

Event Highlights

• The Mystery: Put your detective skills to the test as we work together to solve a "crime." Costumes are encouraged and add a fun level to the evening, but not required!

• The Silent Auction: In addition to the mystery, we are thrilled to host a Silent Auction throughout the evening. It’s a great chance to snag some unique items while supporting our students. This committee is working hard and gathering some really exciting items!

• Community Spirit: A wonderful night of food, fun, and conversation with the people who make Valley Heights great!

Reserve Your Spot

Please use the link below to RSVP and secure your tickets: Sign Up Here!

Questions? If you have any questions regarding the event or the auction, please feel free to reach out to Kelsie Gleason at 785-313-3233.

We can’t wait to see you there and see who among us has the best investigative instincts!

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