Calendar
| Jan 7 |
Price is Right! - VRA 6:00 p.m. |
| Jan 13 |
Second Quarter ends |
| Jan 13-14 |
Bible Conference at GVR |
| Jan 16 |
No school - MLKing Day |
| Jan 17 |
School Board 7:00 p.m. |
| Jan 21 |
Family Fun Night! |
Hot Lunch
| Jan 4 |
No Hot Lunch! Bring Your Own! |
| Jan 5 |
Pizza buns |
| Jan 9 |
Pizza by the slice |
| Jan 10 |
Corn Dogs |
| Jan 11 |
Bean Burritos |
| Jan 12 |
No Hot Lunch! Bring Your Own! |
Classroom News
Kindergarten
Mrs. Tusken
Happy New Year everyone! We celebrated the holiday by writing out our goals for the New Year! Some of the examples the students wrote were to go to bed on time and read 3 books by the end of the year!!
Our themes for this month are winter, mittens, snowman, Martin Luther King Jr., animals in winter (hibernation), penguins, and dental health. This week we are talking about the winter season and ending with the theme of mittens.
Our Literature Connection for this week is “The Mitten” by Jan Brett.
I have sent home a new sentence practice; our words this week are pink and can.
Grades 1-2
Mrs. Gaines
Wasn’t the Christmas Break just wonderful! It was sure good to see the happy enthusiastic faces on Monday though.
Although the weather has been unseasonably mild, jackets are recommended for recess. Give your child a reminder as they leave the house in the morning.
Our good friend Rebecca and her family have moved to Texas. We will miss her and we’ll keep in touch with letters and e-mail.
We are using this week and next to catch up on back reports. For those who have not kept up, a report on either the human body or a weather system are expected.
No hot lunch tomorrow. If the weather cooperates, we will walk to the park. That means no microwave items.
Grades 3-4
Mr. Breese
Our first day back from vacation was a good day. I am happy to be here with you and I am looking forward to the rest of the year.
Enclosed in the folder is a letter to parents for your information. I am looking forward to meeting each of you.
We are still studying the states and capitals and I have added two more to the list, Nebraska and Nevada.
Grades 5-6
Mrs. Hodgson
Happy New Year! We toasted in the new year yesterday with sparkling cider and “Toast Monday”. We also welcomed a new fifth grade student: Miguel Garcia! We are planning to do our best to finish out second quarter and then begin anew for third quarter. Second quarter officially ends on January 13. School will be closed on Monday, January 16 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Social Studies projects were due Monday and Tuesday, but students were given a grace period if they did not finish them before (or during) Christmas Break. The new deadline for presentations is Tuesday, January 10. Students who were prepared this Monday or Tuesday were awarded extra credit points.
Students needing additional tutoring are welcome to stay after school on the following days: Mondays until 4:30 p.m.; Wednesdays until 4:00 p.m.; and Fridays until 1:00 p.m. (when VRA has a scheduled home game).
Upcoming tests: Spelling, Memory Verse, and Math on Friday; Social Studies States and Capitals quiz for Western/Southwestern States on Monday.
Grades 7-10
Mr. Pauls
Mr. Wuerfel
Ms Schneider
All 7-10th students need to be here Sat. night at 5:00 to finalize preparations for fund raiser at 6:00 p.m.
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The Price is Right
Come play The Price is Right with the 7th-10th Grade students. We are raising funds for our trip to Galveston and will be hosting the game in our gym. In addition to the game, we will be serving food and will have a Student Labor Auction. Our students want to earn their funds and want to work for you. Come prepared to hire several students to do the dirty work around the house and yard.
Cost to attend: Free
Cost to be a contestant: $3
Date: January 7 at 6:00 pm
Location: VRA Gym
Bowling Party!!
Home and School is sponsoring a bowling party this Friday, January 13th for all eligible students. We will leave the school at 9 am and return by noon. To be eligible, a student must have raised at least $125 either through Family Pack sales or letter donations See enclosed list for eligible students. If you are not on the list and would like be, you may still do so! The enclosed permission form must be filled out and returned to the school office ASAP. Only those with signed permission slips will be able to go!
Family Fun Night
The 2nd annual Family Fun Night is coming on Saturday, January 21st. There will be a short vespers in the library at 5:15 p.m. The games will begin at 5:45 p.m. starting with the House Scramble, followed by basketball, volleyball, ping pong & table games. Pizza will be available for sale. Please bring a snack to share. Also, please bring your favorite table game to play. More information on the House Scramble will be forthcoming.
Talent Show
The 2nd annual student Talent Show is coming up on Saturday, February 18th. This was a huge success last year! There are limited spots available so sign up early. All interested participants can sign up in the office. The first set of auditions will be held on Friday, February 3. We are looking for comedy, singing, musical instruments, groups, gymnastics, etc., etc., etc. Whatever talent you have, it might be worth some money! If you have any questions, please contact Ivy Lee at 720-890-4875.
Did You Know?
All School Board meetings are open! The next meeting is January 17 at 7:00 PM. Executive sessions, when called, are not open.
MUSIC
Strings! We are splitting the beginner’s class. The kindergarten beginners will meet, beginning in January, after school on Fridays from 12:45 – 1:30 PM.
Music Performances
Choir
| Jan. 28 |
K-2 Choir to Spanish SDA Church (PM) |
| Feb. 18 |
7-10 Choir to Boulder
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Band - A Band and 2nd Year B Band Members
| Jan. 28 |
Twin Peaks SDA Church |
| Feb. 11 |
Chapel Haven SDA Church |
| Feb. 25 |
Louisville Spanish SDA Church (PM) |
All appointments are at the morning 11:00 services with the exception of the Spanish church which is in the afternoon.
Lost and Found
Lost and found items will be put out Friday. Please look for your items before they are given to charity.
Ladies Basketball
No ladies basketball this week. We will resume next week.
Thursdays after school the gym will be open for the ladies to play basketball. Community ladies and Grades 7-10 are invited.
Fund Raising Opportunities
School Store!
Hours: Mon. – Thurs. 9-3 Fri. 9-12
7-10th Grade Students!
Jobs Wanted! Babysitting, yard work, etc. Proceeds are for the Galveston trip. If you need any work done, especially over the Thanksgiving vacation, please call Miss Schneider at 573-289-1226 and she will find you the help you need.
 
Progress report on
Box Tops and Campbell’s
We did it! We already turned in enough labels and bonuses in the Campbell’s Labels for Education program to qualify for our goal: a 24-foot play parachute canopy for the younger grades. It should be delivered in January.
The parachute required 6,000 labels, but we still have 3,044 label points “banked” with the program. At this rate, we'll be able to order another item this year, and it won't cost us any money.
Please continue to save every Campbell’s label. If you’re not sure what part to save from some products, look for the tiny “Labels for Education” logo. It often says “save label,” “save lid,” or “save UPC.” To save the label, simply slice it off the can. Also, look at the end of grocery receipts for any bonuses.
The Box Tops for Education program is totally separate, and it rewards our school with two payments a year. We just submitted 950 Box Tops, so VRA will receive a check for $95 in December. Look for the “Box Tops for Education” squares on grocery items, and save each one.
Ask relatives if they would also save Box Tops and Campbell’s labels for VRA. The rewards from these programs directly benefit our students. If you have any questions, call Jennifer Jas at 303-460-9272.
Albertson’s
Shop at Albertson’s and raise money for our school! If you have a Community Partners card, present it with your Preferred Shopper card at the checkout and they will scan both. After that, you will need only the Preferred Shopper card. If you do not have the Community Partners card, pick up the application in the school office or apply online at www.albertsons.com, click on the “In the Community” link to find the Community Partners logo link. The I.D. # for the school is: 4 90001 7741. |
