Valley Heights Elementary Schools

We had a wonderful spring music program this week! Thank you to Mrs. Popejoy and Mrs. Schroller for all of your hard work. Also, thank you to Mr. Erhlich and the Valley Heights Video Production Team for broadcasting the performance live on YouTube! The video is linked below for you to watch at any time!

Next week is Spring Break! We hope you all have a wonderful, safe week!

Here is the weekly schedule for when we return to school on March 23rd!

Monday:

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

Tuesday:

• Colts Round Up

Wednesday:

• Colts Round Up

Thursday:

• Colts Round Up

Friday:

• No Elementary Activities

Looking Ahead:

March 16th-20th Spring Break!

Check out this FUN spring break reading bingo!!

1st and 2nd graders have the opportunity to participate in Spring Break Reading Bingo. A bingo card was sent home today. Students can complete 5 reading activities in a row and return the card to Mrs. Wieters by March 24 for a small prize. Participating in this activity is optional.

It was a great week at Blue Rapids Elementary! A big shout‑out to Mrs. Popejoy, Mrs. Schroller, and the students for an outstanding music concert on Tuesday night. The Beatles‑themed program was a hit, and the students truly captured the spirit of the Fab Four. On behalf of Mrs. Popejoy and Mrs. Schroller, I want to thank everyone who attended and supported the students. On Tuesday morning, the Blue Rapids students received a special visit from the state‑bound Lady Mustang basketball team, who stopped by on their way out of town to get high‑fives and cheers from the elementary students. On Wednesday, the 4th‑grade students completed the NAEP national assessment. Individual scores will not be released; only overall data for the nation and the state of Kansas will be reported. As we head into spring break, the third quarter has officially come to a close. I want to wish everyone a restful and relaxing break. As a reminder, grades will be sent out the week we return.

Here are some upcoming dates to remember:

• Spring Break - March 16th - 20th
• 2026 Summer Recreation Softball and Baseball forms due - March 23rd

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

⚾🥎⚾🥎FORMS AND FEES DUE BACK MARCH 23RD.⚾🥎⚾🥎

Valley Heights NHS 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament is April 18th. Contact Mrs. Turner at bturner@valleyheights.org for more information. Register your team by using the Google Form below:

https://forms.gle/qN2HLscfd7iaipN48

Team registrations are due by April 11th.

This week's Waterville VHS ticket winners were Nova and Ckaius winning lunch with Mrs. deBoer, and Elias, Kale, and Andrew 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