Today is Blue Rapids Arbor Day. The 4th graders celebrated this special day by helping plant a new tree on the square. Students also enjoyed a scavenger hunt looking for different kinds of leaves.
Trevor and Addelynn asked for extra work. Mrs. Erickson had them help with her bulletin board (check out the background in the picture). She also awarded them with VHS tickets for volunteering to help. Way to go Trevor and Addelynn!
Check out the 10/4 edition of Keeping Up With the Mustangs! Featuring JH FB&VB, Art Club, and Mrs. Yungeberg's Classroom.
https://youtu.be/xEmWoq1ivtY
Brought to you by Valley Heights Video Productions.
HS Football travels to Bennington to take on the Bulldogs! Good luck, Mustangs!
Mrs. Meadows' class experimented with airheads to learn about the rock cycle. Everyone enjoyed watching their rock turn into lava!
Miss Bruna's class did a fun science project were they used airheads to learn the phases of a rock. The students had a great time and enjoyed Mr.Spoonts participation and assistance in the project.
Mrs. Hogan caught sweet Arleth in action. She was helping and encouraging a classmate during their library time. Awesome Arleth!
Valley Heights is partnering with the Marshall County Health Dept to provide Flu Shots and other vaccinations to student's and staff. This optional service will be available to Elementary Students and Staff on Thursday, October 10, and Jr/Sr High Students and Staff on Thursday, October 17. Consent forms will be sent home with Elementary students. Jr/Sr High Students can get a consent form from the office.
Don't miss seeing the Family Advocate and "The Care Bus" at Student Success Meetings next week!
Today was Custodian Appreciation Day and Miss Bruna's class wrote little notes thanking Jaqi Woodyard for helping keep our classroom and school clean. The students were excited to give her the notes this afternoon.
Concrete for the Valley Heights Ag Department's Greenhouse is complete!
Oct. is Bullying Awareness Month. Bullying may include unwanted aggressive behavior, observed or perceived power imbalance or repetition of repetition of bullying behaviors. To learn facts about bullying visit https://www.stopbullying.gov/resources/facts
WEDNESDAY-PICTURE RETAKE DAY AT THE HIGH SCHOOL!!!!!! If you missed picture day or would like to have your individual picture redone, please show up tomorrow with your best smile and we will get your picture done for the yearbook.
KNDY will be covering the Mustangs when we travel to Bennington on Friday night! We are the Game of the Week! Follow us on 95.5 FM, their free mobile app. or their listen live tab on their website - sunflowerstateradio.com
Math was the key subject today. Mrs. Meadows had a group working hard on their math assignment. Way to go Laura, Harper, Dirk, Zoey, Beckett and Luke!
Miss Bruna observed Anya, Piper, Quinn and Aurora working well together in their group study. This earned them each a VHS ticket by valuing others. Great job girls!
Emotional Wellness Month is a good time to remind yourself to prioritize self-care, because life throws many challenges and painful struggles our way. Learn to regulate through emotional stress so you can be your BEST!
Please see the Schools That Care October Newsletter here!
https://secure.smore.com/n/5a2zt
Here is the JH volleyball schedule for games with Marysville at Valley Heights.
The Lady Mustangs travel to Onaga to take on Onaga and Frankfort! Best of luck, ladies!
