Valley Heights USD #498

Mrs. Woodyard's first graders did a virtual rollercoaster ride and made a story plan about it. They learned how to help calm their bodies. Then we were able to have some fun and stretch out words in the dark!

Good luck to the JH Basketball teams playing at Linn.
Order of Play:
New Gym: A Girls, A Boys
Old Gym- ½ C Boys (5:15) B Boys, B Girls

REMINDER: Due to the Thanksgiving Day Holiday this month, the Reach Out Food Pantry in BR will be open this Saturday, Nov. 22, but closed on the Nov. 29. Serving Valley Heights families 9am-10am Nov. 22 at the Methodist Church in Blue Rapids.

Beginning Sunday, December 7, the Blue Rapids Gym will be open for Valley Heights community to shoot, work on their ball handling, or play basketball to hone their skills.
Elementary students grades 3 - 6 will have the gym from 1--2:00, & 7th grade - adult will have gym access from 2:00 - 3:00.
Students in grades 3 - 6 must have a parent/guardian accompany them. Clean Basketball or tennis shoes must be worn when on the court. All participants must abide by school behavior standards or you will be asked to leave and not return.
The following dates will be open gym:
December: 7, 14
January: 4, 11, 18, 25
February: 1, 8, 15, 22

Mrs. Woodyard's first graders during science were making umbrellas to try to get theirs to stay up when the wind was blowing! #future-scientist

We had a great turnout at our 1st Grade Family Fun Night! Families made a thankful wreath and made their own pie in a cup. Thank you for coming!

Coffee Crossing is partnering with Schools That Care to STUFF THE BUS this holiday season of giving on Friday, Nov. 21, 11 am-1pm. See the Family Advocate during the lunch hour to help stuff the bus at Coffee Crossing in Waterville. BONUS: TCB will be serving lunch!

Valley Heights Varsity Scholars Bowl finished 4th place at Onaga in their first meet of the season. Congratulations!

NOTICE: There will be a Special Board Meeting on Tuesday, November 18th . The meeting will occur at 4:00pm and will be held at the District Office. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss non -elected personnel.

Mrs. Tryon's class is participating in a research study called CW-FIT. Today's prize was eating lunch in our classroom!

Being grateful may not come naturally, it is a learned and practiced behavior that enhances our relationships and impacts teamwork that makes our dreams work! #GratitudeMakesTheWorldGoRound

In Mrs. Woodyard's class every morning we do a morning meeting! Today's question is "What is one thing that makes you laugh?" All smiles and laughs this morning.

JH Girls came away with two more wins tonight against Clifton-Clyde! A Team: 31-20 B Team: 36-4

Valley Heights Junior High boys go 2 for 3 tonight vs Clifton-Clyde winning the A team game 41-30, the B team game 19-14 and losing the C game 20-32.

Thank you everyone for coming out to support the All School Play this weekend! These kids are so happy you enjoyed (and survived) your trip to “Murder on the 518!”

There will be a Washington D.C. parent meeting Tuesday evening, November 18th, at 6:30 pm in Mr Nolte's room for any student in the 8th or 9th grade, that is interested in going to the nations capitol. This is for the next scheduled trip in June 2027. Come join us for a short and informative meeting as we prepare our next trip!

JH Basketball is at home vs Clifton-Clyde! Go Mustangs!

Thank you Families First of Marshall County for the crayons for our classrooms! The teacher and students appreciate it!

Congratulations Ava, Mia, & Paige!