Valley Heights Elementary Schools

The students had a blast this week on Tuesday at the KSU basketball game and then on Wednesday previewing the All School Play! The preview ended on a cliff hanger, so make sure you come check out the play this weekend! Show times are Friday 11/13 at 7:00 pm, Saturday 11/14 at 7:00 pm, and Sunday 11/15 at 2:00 pm.

Please have your child wear a coat to school! It is getting pretty chilly in the mornings and we have recess twice a day, so please send your child with coats and layers as the temps keep dropping!

Next Week:

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

• Colts Round Up

Wednesday:

• Colts Round Up

Thursday:

• Colts Round Up

Friday:

• Thanksgiving Meal!

Upcoming Dates:

• 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! On Tuesday, students had the opportunity to attend a K-State women's basketball game. Everyone had an awesome experience cheering on the Wildcats!

On Wednesday, students enjoyed a special sneak peek of the high school play. This was a great opportunity for our elementary students to support the high school students who have worked so hard preparing for their performance.

On Thursday, students participated in dental screenings to promote good oral health and overall wellness. We also had the pleasure of hosting the Rotary Club at Blue Rapids Elementary. Our 6th Grade Leadership Team provided a meal and presented a wonderful program sharing the ins and outs of what they do as part of the 6th grade leadership team. We are proud of our sixth graders and appreciate the opportunity to share the great things happening at Blue Rapids Elementary with our community!

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 16th - Board of Education Meeting - 6:00 pm
• November 20th - Thanksgiving Dinner - see below lunch schedule
• November 25th - 27th - Thanksgiving 🙏 Break - No School
• December 2nd - K - 6th Grades Christmas Program - BRGS Gym - 7:00 pm
• December 3rd - Santa's Gift Shop - WGS
• December 18th - End of 2nd 9 weeks/1st Semester - Early Dismissal @ 12:30 pm
• December 21st - January 4th - Christmas/New Year Break - No School
• January 4th - Staff work day!
• January 5th - Students return to school! 🥰

Winter youth basketball registration is out for grades 3-6!
REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON December 1st.
FEES MUST BE PAID BY DECEMBER 10th

$40 Registration Fee (includes shirt and team fee)
NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ALLOWED!!!!
4 games will be played on February 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th
Girls teams will play on 6, 20, & 27
Boys teams will play on 6,13, & 27
Youth must live in USD #498 school district or attend USD #498

https://forms.gle/iLgBvoazFFRi8q939

This week's Waterville VHS ticket winners are Callahan and Arlo winning lunch with Mrs. deBoer, Averleigh and Claire winning prizes, and Eloise and Declan winning lunch with Ms. Jayne!

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