9-29-23 Update
The official start of Fall on September 23rd has come and gone. Where has September gone? The beauty and cooler weather that Fall brings encourages us to spend more time outside. Enjoy this time with your family and friends!
PTO Muffins with Moms
Where: Valley Falls Schools West Commons Area
(Concession Stand)
When: Friday, October 13, 2023
Time: 7:00 ~ 8:00 a.m.
Who: Valley Falls Students and Moms/Mother-figures
All Valley Falls students are invited to bring their Mom or Mother-
figure (stepmom, grandma, aunt, cousin, etc.) to enjoy a muffin,
morning beverages, and conversation with other students and
families! The event is FREE and we need an RSVP in order to be
prepared with the correct amount of muffins.
Please complete the form below and return to school no later than Monday, October 9th.
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_____YES!!! We’ll be there! How many muffins?
(#) _____ Total number of Students
(#) _____ Total number of Guests
Student Name(s): ________________________________________
Mother/Mother-figure Attending: _________________________
Track Update - The work on the track is moving along. We will (unless something very strange happens) host the Middle School Football Game on Thursday, October 5. Please stay off the track while Fisher Tracks finishes the process. We will let everyone know as soon as we can when the track will be available. Thanks again for your patience!
HOMECOMING WEEK
Wednesday will be the Powder Puff/Iron Man games. These will be held at the football practice field or the regular field depending on completion of the track with a start time of 7pm. There will also be a bonfire that evening put on by the senior parents, and STUCO will provide ingredients for SMores.
Friday, October 6 Timeline:
1:45pm - Line up for Parade
2:00pm - Parade starts
2:20-2:30- pep rally downtown
6:00pm - FCCLA BBQ opens
7:00pm - Football game starts - crowning at halftime of the game
4-H Week and 4-H Club Information
DRAGON BACKERS
There’s a few more spots for families or businesses on our sport’s program for Dragon Backers. Two levels of support include $25.00 for Dragon Club members and $250.00 for the Black & Gold Club. Funds will be used for new playground equipment and materials for our new STEM classroom. Contact john.hamon@vfalls338.com 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 it is filling up fast.
FOOTBALL & VOLLEYBALL GAMES
High School Football game tonight @ St. Marys @ 7:00 pm. High School Volleyball Tournament begins @ HOME @ 8:00 am tomorrow, September 30. Not to be left out, the Middle School Volleyball NEK Tournament is at Pleasant Ridge as well. Wear your black and gold and come support your Dragon teams!
DELAWARE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY NEWS
The Delaware Township Library’s $5/bag sale continues today thru tomorrow, September 30th.
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
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!!
Elle Coffman, Summer Warth, Ethan Gier, Kolson Starky, Bentley Meyer, Drake Heinen, Brantley Abramovitz, Brooklyn Dinger, Presley DarVeaux, Annabelle Schrick, Brantley Sparks, Jesse Boldin, Izzy Krayenhagen, Huxlee Schrick, Mason Maxwell, Avery Van Wey, Gracie Dinger, William Krayenhagen, Camden Garza, Bailey Marshall, Kennedy Bozarth, Jackson Gerety, Carly Bowen, Sawyer Wistuba, Ryken Guenther-Perry, Jovie Heinen, Mylie Mertz, Elijah Cottrell, Brody Olson, Naira Brown, Aaliyah Hager, Levi Turnbull, Wade Boyce, Linkyn Merz
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.
Parental involvement in a child's education is like a booster shot for the whole family. (Unknown)
Weekly Activities
Friday, Sept. 29 HSFB @ St. Marys @ 7:00 pm
Saturday, Sept. 30 HSVB Tournament @ HOME 8:00 am
MSVB NEK Tournament @ Pleasant Ridge
October 2-6 High School Spirit Week
Monday, Oct. 2 CP College Planning & Career Fair 12:30-3:00 pm-West Gym &
Commons Area
MSXC NEKL @ Jackson Heights @ 4:00 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 3 HSVB vs JCN @ Horton @ 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 4 Powder Puff Football & Ironman Volleyball-7:00 pm-Practice Field or Main Field
Bonfire follows
Thursday, Oct. 5 Middle School Football vs Everest @ HOME @ 5:30 pm
Friday, Oct. 6 HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES!
Parade begins @ 2:00 pm
Pep Rally downtown from 2:20-2:30 pm
High School Football vs McLouth @ HOME @ 7:00 pm
Crowning will be at halftime of the game
FCCLA BBQ opens at 6:00 pm-See details below
Where: Valley Falls Football Stadium
When: October 6 vs McLouth
Homecoming!
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 LOVE AND LOGIC Classes in Jefferson County **This is such a great opportunity for anyone who would like some really helpful, practical tips for raising happy, respectful kids! LOVE AND LOGIC® Raise happy and well-behaved kids with positive, loving tools. “We provide practical tools and techniques that help adults achieve respectful, healthy relationships with their children.” Cost: FREE ($10 charge for book) Time and Place: Presenters will work around schedules of those interested. Contact: McKayla Cluck 785-742-2222 ext. 170 Offered by NEK-CAP, Inc. Services |
