Valley Falls USD 338

MSBBB Results (1/23): B Team Lost 17-9 A Team Won 48-30 A Team moves to 6-0 (4-0) on the season! Next game is Thursday at home against Oskaloosa, also undefeated. Go Dragons!

GRANDPARENTS DAY is coming soon to Valley Falls - February 14th. Becky is taking reservations in the grade school office now. Phone: 785-945-3221 EMAIL: becky.nickelson@vfalls338.com More information will be sent including a flyer with information about the day. Stay Tuned! REMINDER: NO SCHOOL on February 15th. (Change to calendar due to a large student event being hosted at the high school. Please contact Stacy Cervantez if you are interested in volunteering to help out.)

PTO Major Saver Fundraiser is coming soon! Thank you for your support. PTO works hard to fund many activities across the entire school district. https://5il.co/1nou8

Good Morning, The Lady Dragons open their mid-season tournament tomorrow 1/24 vs Rossville at 6 pm in Nortonville at the JCN Elementary Middle School gym. Let's go ladies!

MSBBB Tonight (1/23): @ ACCMS 4:30 Start B then A Go Dragons!

Reminder: Big Brother Basketball today at 4:30pm in the West Gym. Email Coach Gatzemeyer with questions. Caleb.gatzemeyer@vfalls338.com.

Today’s tournament schedule is as follows: Oskie V Rossville-3 pm ACCHS v Jeff West-5 pm Perry v JCN-7 pm

1-20-23 Parent Update DINNER FOR TONIGHT!! Starting at 5pm, the Valley Falls Community Foundation is sponsoring a Sloppy Joe Meal w/ chips, cookie, and drink for $6. Games start at 6pm in the West Gym. Valley Falls plays the second game starting at approximately 7:30. Attention All ‘DADS’ of Valley Falls Schools Students!!! Please join us for our ‘Donuts with Dads’ Event Fathers and Father-figures, On Wednesday, January 25th from 7:00am-8:00am we will have our annual ‘Donuts with Dads’ Event. We would love to have you join your student before school for FREE donuts. Dads, granddads, uncles, step-dads, adult brothers, guardians, father figures...this is your chance to have some special time with your student in a fun atmosphere at school! If you plan to join us, please fill out the bottom portion of this slip and return it with your student ASAP (turn into Becky or Brenda in the offices) so we are prepared with plenty of donuts! Donuts and breakfast drinks will be served in the high school concession stand– commons area. Sincerely, Valley Falls PTO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___Yes!!! We’ll be there! (#) ___ Total of ‘Dads’ and students attending Student(s) Name __________________________________ Teacher’s Name __________________________________ Father/Father-figure’s Name ________________________ Bond Update (pictures on website) Progress for the week of 1/16-1/20. 1. Continued mudding Multi-Purpose walls. 2. Completed framing in Pre-K. 3. Completed dirt work around Greenhouse. 4. Continued masonry at Pre-K. Work schedule for the week of 1/23-1/27 1. Finish mudding walls in Multi-Purpose building. 2. M/E&P rough-in in Pre-K. 3. Continue Masonry. 4. Start Fire Sprinkler rough-in in Pre-K. Learning Quest Covid Update Breakfast and Lunch Menu Employment Opportunities Reminder that we have No School on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. We will be hosting league forensics on that day. Activities Next Week January 23 - 27 Monday: HSBB Girls Tournament (Varsity only) at JCN MSBBB at ACCMS- 4:30 Tuesday: HSBB Girls Tournament (Varsity only) at JCN Wednesday: PTO Donuts with Dads: 7:00am School dismissed at 12:30 HSBB Girls Tournament (Varsity only) at JCN Thursday: VFHS Scholars Bowl at Oskaloosa (JV) = 4:15 MSBBB w/ Oskaloosa - 4:30 HSBB Girls Tournament (Varsity only) at JCN Friday: HSBB Girls Tournament (Varsity only) at JCN Saturday: HSBB Girls Tournament (Varsity only) at JCN Supporting Your Child TIPS for Helping an Anxious Child (Part 2 of 3) Calming Strategies might include… Deep belly breathing lowers heart rate, blood pressure and stress hormones and helps the thinking/rational brain function. Mindfulness exercises focus on the here and now using the 5 senses. Some kids might need us to talk through a plan on how to handle things if the fear were to come true. Distract with an alternative activity. “What do you want to do besides worry?” Make a worry box to write down and put worries away and set aside a short time (10-15 min.) for them to share about their worries. Adapted from Imperfect Families “How to Break the Cycle of Anxiety in Your Family” and Child Mind Institute

Thank you P.S.D. Chase for your help today at USD 338! Thank you for your many years of public service as you near your end of watch this Spring!

Work schedule for the week of 1/23-1/27 1. Finish mudding walls in Multi-Purpose building. 2. M/E&P rough-in in Pre-K. 3. Continue Masonry. 4. Start Fire Sprinkler rough-in in Pre-K.

Progress for the week of 1/16-1/20. 1. Continued mudding Multi-Purpose walls. 2. Completed framing in Pre-K. 3. Completed dirt work around Greenhouse. 4. Continued masonry at Pre-K.

MSBBB Tonight (1/19): vs. Pleasant Ridge 4:30 Start B then A Go Dragons!

Dragons fall to Perry tonight in VFHS tournament.

Dragon Basketball Tonight! The Dragons will take on Perry-Lecompton tonight at approximately 7:30pm. The 6pm game will be JCN v Jeff West, so come early and enjoy so basketball! Reminder No Passes Allowed. We will have our regular gates open as well as one by the district office. We will also open the doors by the grade school office so fans can walk through and pay at the gate between the two gyms. Go Dragons!!

BIG wins tonight for MS boys basketball teams both A and B in Leavenworth. Way to go gentleman!!

High School Basketball Tournament: This week during the high school boys varsity basketball tournament, NO PASSES will be allowed. This includes NEKL League Passes, VF Individual/Family Passes, and VF Student Activity Yearly Passes. Gate Fees will be as follows: Students K-12 - $4.00 Adults - $6.00

MSBBB Tonight (1/16) @ Xavier: Games will be played at the Leavenworth Riverfront Community Center. 123 South Esplanade St. B team will start at 4:30, followed by A team. Go Dragons!

HSBB Boys Varsity Invitational Tournament: Monday, January 16th- JCN v Oskie 6pm ACCHS v Jeff West 7:30pm Tuesday, January 17th- JCN v Jeff West 6p VF v Perry 7:30pm Thursday, January 19th- Perry v Rossville 7pm- 1 game only Friday, January 20th- ACCHS v Oskie 6pm VF v Rossville 7:30pm Saturday, January 21st- 3:00pm TBD 5:00pm TBD 7:00pm TBD

1-13-23 Parent Update Attention All ‘DADS’ of Valley Falls Schools Students!!! Please join us for our ‘Donuts with Dads’ Event Fathers and Father-figures, On Wednesday, January 25th from 7:00am-8:00am we will have our annual ‘Donuts with Dads’ Event. We would love to have you join your student before school for FREE donuts. Dads, granddads, uncles, step-dads, adult brothers, guardians, father figures...this is your chance to have some special time with your student in a fun atmosphere at school! If you plan to join us, please fill out the bottom portion of this slip and return it with your student ASAP (turn into Becky or Brenda in the offices) so we are prepared with plenty of donuts! Donuts and breakfast drinks will be served in the high school concession stand– commons area. Sincerely, Valley Falls PTO _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___Yes!!! We’ll be there! (#) ___ Total of ‘Dads’ and students attending Student(s) Name __________________________________ Teacher’s Name __________________________________ Father/Father-figure’s Name ________________________ Bond Update (Pictures on Website) Progress for the week of 1/9-1/13 1. Finished hanging sheetrock and insulation in the Multi- Purpose building. 2. Completed framing in Pre-K. 3. Completed plumbing & electrical in Greenhouse. Work schedule for the week of 1/16-1/20 1. Start finishing walls in Multi-Purpose. 2. Start M/E&P rough-in in Pre-K. 3. Start Masonry on Pre-K. 4. Prep subgrade for sidewalks at Greenhouse. USD 338 Board Members Leading for Success! January is School Board Recognition Month, a great opportunity to say thank you to the USD 338 Valley Falls Board of Education who are committed to the success of every student in our community. Our board of education includes Jesse Nickelson, Donny Smith, Aaron Sprang, Caleb Clark, Kimberly Kirkham, Georgia Hollis, Jesica Clark. These seven community leaders volunteer hundreds of hours attending meetings, reading reports and discussing plans and programs to support educational achievement. USD 338 encourages the entire community to thank a school board member, not only this month but throughout the entire year. “Parenting: Because kids don’t come with instructions” is a great opportunity for parents and caregivers! · This popular FREE course will help parents reduce their stress and feel more in control while building a better relationship with their kids. · Class will be held on eight consecutive Tuesday nights via Zoom beginning Tuesday, January 17, from 5:30-7 p.m. · “Parenting” is offered via Zoom so parents can complete the course in the security and comfort of their own homes! A flier has all the details and contact information, so please feel free to share with families, friends and anyone else you think would benefit. Parents and caregivers can register at https://FSGCJan23.eventbrite.com. The registration deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, January 16, and spots are limited. So, encourage folks to register today! Breakfast and Lunch Menu Employment Opportunities Activities Next Week January 16 - 20 Monday: No School - Professional Learning MSBBB at Xavier - 4:30 HSBB Boys Tournament - 2 games starting at 6pm in West Gym Tuesday: HSBB Boys Tournament - 2 games starting at 6pm in West Gym Wednesday: Thursday: MSBBB w/ Pleasant Ridge - 4:30 HSBB Boys Tournament - 1 game starting at 7pm in West Gym Friday: HSBB Boys Tournament - 2 games starting at 6pm in West Gym Valley Falls Community Foundation Fundraising Meal Saturday: HSBB Boys Tournament - 3 games starting at 3pm in West Gym Supporting Your Child TIPS for Helping an Anxious Child (Part 1 of 3) Empathize-”This is really hard for you right now.” If they could stop worrying, they would. Give fear a name such as “worry brain”, “worry bug”, “fearasaurus”... It’s okay to talk back to worry - be bossy... “That’s enough worry brain! Stop telling me I should be scared. My mom is here to keep me safe.” Pick a calming strategy and practice ahead of time. (Calming ideas shared next week.) Adapted from Imperfect Families “How to Break the Cycle of Anxiety in Your Family”

Work schedule for the week of 1/16-1/20 1. Start finishing walls in Multi-Purpose. 2. Start M/E&P rough-in in Pre-K. 3. Start masonry on Pre-K. 4. Prep subgrade for sidewalks at Greenhouse.