9-15-23 Update
With the list of activities growing as the school year progresses, it’s important for you and your student to practice good sportsmanship. It’s no secret that children are especially impressionable. When it comes to good sportsmanship, kids look to their coaches and parents as examples of how to act.
Developing good sportsmanship does more than show kids how to behave politely during and after a game. Sportsmanship impacts how children interact on and off the field. Good sportsmanship builds teamwork, character, and teaches respect, honor, discipline, kindness, inclusion, resilience, perseverance, and more.
The benefits of good sportsmanship are many. When kids enjoy active play, they look forward to sports and exercise as a chance to make new friends and develop new skills. Good sportsmanship encourages everyone to do their best, boosting confidence and showing the rewards of hard work, goal setting, and collaboration. (Amazing Athletes Educational Sports Programs)
Stay tuned next week for a few helpful tips to keep in mind when teaching kids how to be good sports.
Want to be an official Dragon Backer? See details below. Want to earn some Christmas cash? We need workers (admission gate, VB line judges, scorekeepers, etc.) throughout the year, so contact the District Office for more information.
PREMIUM PARKING
Would you be interested in donating $100 to have a reserved parking spot in the parking lot east of the football field/track? You would have a great view of the field! Contact john.hamon@vfalls338.com if interested. This lot opened Thursday, September 14, and we are almost full.
FOOTBALL GAMES
High School home game tonight at 7:00 pm vs Horton. Come out and support your Dragon football team! A reminder that patrons will not be allowed on the track. Thank you for your cooperation!
DRAGON BACKER
Are you interested in helping our school and also advertising in our sports programs? There are two levels of donations. Black and Gold Club is a donation of $250 and you will be recognized with a business card ad in our sports program. Dragon Club membership is a minimum of a $25 donation. This will put your family or business name in the program. Contact john.hamon@vfalls338.com soon for more information and to be included in our fall sports programs. Thanks for your support!
VERY LOW COST MEDICAL CARE
The Jerry White Family Care Clinic was established to care for the health needs of uninsured residents. The clinic provides patient-centered medical care for any Jefferson County resident without health insurance.
Where: Jefferson County Health Department, Oskaloosa, KS
When: Usually the last Monday of the month: September 25, October 30, November 27, December 18
How: Call for an appointment. (785-403-0025 ext. 216)
DRAGON PRIDE
A message from Ellen Guess: At school we talk a lot about showing our Dragon PRIDE (Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Excellence) In order to encourage Dragon PRIDE in our K-5 students, we will recognize students with special certificates and weekly drawings. If your child comes home with a special golden certificate that says “Congratulations!”, please take a moment to also recognize and congratulate them on their Dragon PRIDE behavior! Thank you!!
Following are the students who have earned K-5 Dragon PRIDE (Positive attitude, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Excellence) awards this week. The recipients should be bringing home the certificates for you to see. Congratulations!!
Tiana Bryant Layla Stein Braxton Garza Gracie Dinger
Udayah Gadsden Tidus Tyler Cally Strickler Mason Belveal
Addi Esser Waylon Allen Jeff VanGordon Xander Essman
MacKenzie Stevens
Dolly Parton Imagination Library
All Kansas children ages 0-5 are eligible to enroll and participate in The Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Kansas. Simply click HERE to enroll your child in the program to receive a free, age-appropriate book every month in the mail until your child’s 5th birthday. FLIER with information.
“As long as teachers give tests, there will always be prayer in schools.” (Unknown)
Weekly Activities
Parents are still welcome to donate Gatorade or other sports drinks to the football team.. If you have any questions, please email Dallas.brown@vfalls338.com
Friday, Sept. 15 HSFB @ HOME vs Horton @ 7:00 pm-FCCLA BBQ @ 6:00 pm
(See below for BBQ details)
Saturday, Sept. 16 MSVB B Team Tourney @ Oskaloosa starting at 8:00 am
MSVB A Team Tourney @ McLouth starting at 9:00 am
Monday, Sept. 18 No School-Teacher In Service
MSVB @ PR (w/SBCS) at 4:30 pm
HSJV Football @ Horton 6:00 pm
Tuesday, Sept. 19 Dental Screenings
HSVB @ HOME vs PR/JH 5:00 pm
Wed., Sept. 20 MSVB @ HOME vs JCN & Oskaloosa 5:00 pm (west gym)
Thursday, Sept. 21 HSXC & MSCX Meets @ Nemaha Central 4:00 pm
MSVB @ JCN (Winchester) 4:30 pm
HSVB @ HOME w/ACCHS & Santa Fe Trail 5:00 pm
MS Football @ JCN (Winchester) 6:30 pm
Friday, Sept. 22 HSFB @ HOME vs Mission Valley 7:00 pm
FCCLA BBQ Where: Valley Falls Football Stadium
When: September 15 vs Horton
What: We will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, bratwursts, homemade fries, homemade cookies, chips and a drink.
Cost: Full meal deal- $8.00
Meals include: Meat entrée, fries or chips, two cookies, and drink
We will begin serving at 6:00. Please come hungry and support Friday Night Football and FCCLA.
Supporting Your Child SCHOOL ROUTINES: SLEEP Tips
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