Valley Heights Elementary Schools

As we wrap up this school year I wanted to thank you for your support of your child and for getting them to and from school each day! We made lots of memories this year and each child has grown so much!

The last day of school is Wednesday, May 20th! We will serve lunch and then dismiss at 12:30!

Monday:

• No elementary activities
• Board of Education Meeting 6:00 pm

Tuesday:

• 8:30 am Preschool/Kinder Prep program
• 9:00 K-2 Program

Wednesday:

• Last Day of School! Dismiss at 12:30! Lunch will be served!

Have a wonderful summer break!!!

Camp Exploration Begins Monday, June 1st!

Senior Violet Slifer painted this mural in the entry of Waterville Grade School for her senior project. Great work, Violet!

Congratulations!

It was an exciting week in the Blue Rapids building. We just received results this week and I am incredibly proud of our students, teachers, and staff, as our 3rd–6th graders performed exceptionally well on their state assessments. On average, the Blue Rapids building scored 16 points above the state average in English Language Arts, 21 points above the state average in Math, and 4 points above the state average in science. A huge congratulations to our Blue Rapids students, teachers, and staff for yet another high‑performing year.

Students also enjoyed several memorable field trips this week. The 5th and 6th grades went to Topeka and toured the Capitol getting an up close look at our state government. On May 11th, our 6th graders attended orientation at the Jr. High School, where they received a wealth of information to support their transition into 7th grade. The building had some special visitors on Tuesday as the seniors walked the hall and actually were able to run the halls as they missed out on this tradition six years ago when they were sixth graders due to in school attendance being suspended due to Covid. To cap off the year we will celebrate our 6th grade promotion on Tuesday, May 19th at 2 p.m.

Here are some upcoming dates to remember:

• 3rd - 6th Year End Program/6th gr Promotion - May 19th
• Last Day of School - Dismissal @ 12:30 pm - May 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

Sixth graders had their Jr High orientation in the morning and Family Fun Night in the evening on Monday. In the morning, they heard from Mr. Savage and was paired with a 7th grader to tour the Jr High. In the evening, they had fun with their parents doing a Scavenger Hunt.

For students currently enrolled in Kindergarten through 6th grade, Waterville Dance is offering Jazz/Hip Hop lessons. Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/9AvSEtcy8GaCyeyr8.

For students currently enrolled in Pre-School and Kinder Prep, Waterville Dance is offering Summer Pre-Ballet. Use this link to register: https://forms.gle/VC26hB7n1SE5m2qQ6.

This week's Waterville VHS ticket winners are Gauge and Alyvia winning lunch with Mrs. deBoer and Emily, Iris, Marzia, Journey, and Elliot winning prizes!

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