Valley Heights Elementary Schools

It is so hard to believe that we are almost to spring break and the 4th 9 weeks! This year is flying by and it will just keep flying by with all of the fun and learning going on!

Our Kindergarten through 6th grade Spring Music Program is now this Monday, March 9th at 7:00pm! Thank you for your patience as we make adjustments to the calendar.

On Friday, March 13th we dismiss at 12:30 pm. Lunch will be served. We will not have afternoon Preschool and Kinder Prep classes.

Monday:

• Colts Round Up
• Spring Music Program at 7:00 pm in BR Gym.

Tuesday:

• Colts Round Up

Wednesday:

• Colts Round Up

Thursday:

• Colts Round Up

Friday:

• End of 3rd 9 Weeks! Dismiss at 12:30 pm. No afternoon Preschool/ Kinder Prep

Looking Ahead:

March 16th-20th Spring Break!

We had a great week celebrating Read Across America week! Check out all the fun below!

It was a good week at Blue Rapids Elementary. Tuesday night the elementary students joined the Jr./Sr. High students in the student section at the Lady Mustangs sub-state basketball game. The students did a great job cheering the Lady Mustangs on to victory. A big shout out to the Booster club donating the cost for the students to get in free. On Wednesday the staff and students participated in the statewide tornado drill. The sirens went off in the city of Blue Rapids in order to get an accurate feel for a tornado evacuation. It is that time of year and it is always best to be prepared. The buzz in the air is the "Beatles" themed elementary music program that will take place on Monday night the 9th of March at 7 pm. This date was changed from Tuesday the 10th due to possible conflicts with state basketball. Practice for the program took place on Friday and they will practice on the risers again on Monday. A big thank you to Mrs. Popejoy and Mrs. Schroller for all their hard work to make this exciting night happen. We look forward to seeing everyone Monday night for a great evening of music and fun!

Here are some upcoming dates to remember:

• Spring Individual/Group Pictures for 3rd - 6th grades - March 9th
• Elementary Spring Program - CHANGED TO March 9th
• End of 3rd Nine weeks; 12:30 pm dismissal - March 13th
• Spring Break - March 16th - 20th

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

This week's Waterville VHS ticket winners were Evelyn A and Elliette winning lunch with Mrs. deBoer and Alyvia, Maebel and Evelyn R 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