The girls were happy that they were twinning with Phoebe! Happy Phoebe Friday!!
Watch the National Blue Ribbon Award Ceremony live from Washington DC on Friday, November 17th. Mr. Staples and Mrs. deBoer will represent all Valley Heights students, staff and patrons while accepting this prestigious award. The awards ceremony begins at 12:30 pm CT and awards are presented alphabetically by state. Here is the link to watch:
https://www.youtube.com/@USEdGov
Caleb was very excited receiving a VHS ticket from Mr. Z. Mr. Z thanked Caleb for working so hard on his project. Way to go Caleb!!
Attached is the game schedule for JH basketball @ Linn. Games start at 5:45 PM.
PLEASE NOTE SCHEDULE CHANGE: BR Food Pantry at the United Methodist Church will be open on Nov. 18, 9 am-10am due to the holiday instead of the last Saturday of the month. #foodforyourfamily
4th grade students had the opportunity to hear from one of the owners of Riverside Market about how they started their business and have been successful. Thank you Riverside Market for coming and bringing the students the amazing cookies! We appreciate everything you do for our school and community!
We really enjoyed all our guests at the Thanksgiving dinner at the Blue Rapids Grade School. Special "thanks" to our volunteers; Janet and Jerry Zayas and Kylie and Jacob Schmitz for helping serve the meal with our Lunch Ladies! Enjoy the pictures!!
Reminder of the mealtimes today for the Thanksgiving meal at Blue Rapids Grade School for those who made reservations. See you soon!
VH students and Schools That Care want to help provide families in our community a Christmas meal. If you'd like to contribute, please do so by Dec. 12. To refer a family please contact the Family Advocate. Participating families will given pick up details. #MerryChristmasToAll
Don't have time to wrap your gifts this year? Maybe you don't enjoy wrapping presents? Back pain bother you while wrapping? Or maybe you're just really bad at it and use way too much tape? Valley Heights FBLA has your back and is ready to help! Let us wrap your gifts for you! We will have plenty of wrapping paper and bows to choose from! Enjoy cookies, treats and refreshments while you wait for your gifts! December 10 & 16 from 3-6PM.
Winter basketball registration is out for grades 3-6! Registration WILL NOT be allowed after November 27. Fees must be paid by December 1. Make checks payable to VH Comm. Ed. Pay fees to BR Grade School. Game Dates, February 3, 10, 17, & 24.
https://forms.gle/UfZYAE1tWm4rjmG89
There are benefits of being thankful all year round. Check out how a simple habit can positively benefit your mental, emotional, and physical health. Counting your blessings can change your life! https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/well/mind/gratitude-health-benefits.html
Please come and join in faith, family, fellowship, and fun!!!
Here is the schedule for the home JH basketball games vs Clifton Clyde.
Looking at the week ahead:
'Tis the Season for Giving! If you or your family, church or organization want to make a difference this holiday season, consider this: fill a box or crate with items that families who may be struggling often need but don't have access to. #makingadifference #HolidaySpirit
Here is the schedule for JH basketball games at Frankfort this morning.
Thank you to everyone who attended the Veterans day breakfast yesterday. We were privileged to serve and honor everyone who has served in our community. We had the musical talents from Kim Oatney, Audra and Susan Steinfort, along with our guest speaker Jim Oatney. Today we thank those who have served or currently serving for our country.
Please see the Elementary Newsletter for the week of November 13-17th.
https://www.smore.com/rxp37w
Mrs. Meadows and Miss Bruna's 4th grade class colored and put together this beautiful sign to thank veterans today! We appreciate every veteran for their service.
