Valley Heights Elementary Schools

We've had a great start to the school year here at Waterville Grade School! Our students have been working hard learning their routines and procedures!

Join us TONIGHT, Friday, August 22nd, at Mustang Spirit Night at the Jr/Sr High School from 5:00-7:00 for free food, fun, games, and a pep rally! We hope to see you there! More details below!

If you have not signed up for Bloomz, please do so as soon as possible! This is the primary mode of communication between your child's teacher and you.

Reminder: Busses leave each town at 7:35 am to take students to their respective buildings.

Next Week

Monday:

• Board of Education Meeting at VHHS 6:00 pm

Tuesday:

• No elementary activities

Wednesday:

• No elementary activities

Thursday:

• No elementary activities

Friday:

• No elementary activities

The school year is off to a GREAT start at Blue Rapids Elementary. The teachers, staff and I were so excited to see the students back in the building. Here are a few announcements from the Blue Rapids building.

• Be sure to have money on your student's lunch account if they are going to eat hot lunch at school.
• Safety of students is our top priority. Pick up and drop off time can be hectic, be sure that students use sidewalks and crosswalks during this busy time.
• Make sure that you sign up for your student's class on Bloomz. This is the teacher's primary way of communicating with parents. Class codes were given at back to school night or open house. If you lost your code, contact your teacher and they can get it to you.
• If your child has to miss school for some reason, be sure to call your student in to the office excused first thing in the morning (785-363-7693).
• This is hot weather season, be sure your student hydrates outside of school and brings a water bottle to school. School appropriate shorts and t-shirts help students stay cool as well.

Thank you parents for your support and all you have done to help make the start of this school year a success. As always if you need anything do not hesitate to contact me.

Mr. Staples

Mrs. Hager applied and received a $500 grant from Grain Belt Express. She is using the funds to put towards a small green house at school. 🌱🌾🌻

My name is Malari Schroller. I'm from Washington, KS. I graduated from Fort Hays State University with degrees in music and secondary education in December 2022. I have taught K-12 music at Centralia the past three years. My husband, Liam, and I moved to Blue Rapids in June 2024 with our two dogs, and we are expecting our first child in December. I love music and am so excited to share this passion with the Blue Rapids and Valley Heights students.

Come join the fun this Friday night, August 22nd, at the High School.

ALL FORMS DUE BACK BY AUGUST 28TH WITH THE EXCEPTION OF JUNIOR SOCCER. JUNIOR SOCCER IS DUE SEPTEMBER 16TH.

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!

Community Education has recently sent out a program survey to gather community interests and Ideas to increase programming and participation in activities beyond the school day. We invite you to click on the link below to fill out the survey and give us your thoughts and ideas.

Survey Link: https://forms.gle/KuzPRNFKjXkyEiqf8

We’d like to remind families to discuss a safe route to school with your students. Whether it is on foot, bike, or a car we want everyone to arrive to and from school safely! For students on foot and bike remember that the safest crossings are at Chestnut & Highway 77 in Blue Rapids and Minnesota & Highway 77 in Waterville.

These crossings are monitored both before and after school.

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