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.
Progress for the week of 1/9-1/13
1. Finished hanging sheetrock and insulation in Multi- Purpose building.
2. Completed framing in Pre-K.
3. Completed plumbing & electrical in Greenhouse.
HSBB Games for 1/13/23 at Maur Hill:
1/2 JV Girls- start time 4:30pm
JV Boys- following JV Girls
Varsity Girls- following JV Boys
Varsity Boys- following Varsity Girls
All games will be played in one gym. Live stream is on:
http://vimeo.rainbowlive.net/
Donuts with Dads is scheduled for January 25th! 7am-8am
We would like to thank all of the students, parents, and community members that supported the Ronald McDonald House fund raiser that the MS took on prior to Christmas Break. Here is a thank you from the CEO/Executive Director, Mindee Reece.
MS boys A Team basketball beat Jackson Heights 37-26. Great job boys!
MSBBB Tonight (1/12):
Vs. Jackson Heights
B team starts at 4:30
Followed by 1/2 C
Followed by A
Go Dragons!
We conducted our school spelling bee today. Congratulations to all who participated!! The 5th-6th champion was Harley Brown with the runner-up being Colt Blick. The 7th-8th champion was Violette Whipp and their runner-up was Jayden Brede. The County Bee will be held at Jeff West Middle School on February 15th at 7 PM.
Dragons pick up a good league win tonight over Pleasant Ridge!
Lady Dragons fall to Pleasant Ridge at home
Sorry for the wrong date in the previous post, order of games is for 1/10/23:
1/2 JV Girls - 5pm West Gym
JV Boys - 5pm East Gym
Varsity Girls- following JV Girls West Gym
Varsity Boys- following V Girls West Gym
HSBB Order of Games for 1/20/23:
1/2 JV Girls -5pm West Gym
JV Boys- 5pm East Gym
Varsity Girls- following JV Girls West Gym
Varsity Boys- following V Girls West Gym
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 (from L to R) 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.
We have some changes in the PK-8 office that became official last night at the Board meeting. Wendy Gibbens has left us to pursue another career. We wish her the best of luck! Becky Nickelson has taken over in the Office. Becky is a graduate of USD 338 and has worked in the district full time for the past five years as a teacher aide subbing for the district since 2008 prior to that. Becky and her husband Jesse have four children that attend USD 338 schools.
Please send communication to Becky in the office at…
Email: becky.nickelson@vfalls338.com
Cell Phone: 785-220-1175
Office Phone: 785-945-3221
Happy 2023! The PK-8 staff is excited for the new semester. Here is the link for the buildings January Board Report. https://5il.co/1myj4
REMINDER: Grandparents Day is coming up on February 14th. Can't wait!!
Good evening. We are off good start to 2023 at VFHS. Events over the holiday break and to start the 2023 semester can be seen at https://5il.co/1mj3d in the VFHS Principal's Report!
In Dragon Spirit,
Mr. Morgan