Calendar
| Jan 10 |
School Board 7:00 p.m. |
| Jan 13 |
Second Quarter ends |
| Jan 13-14 |
Bible Conference at GVR |
| Jan 16 |
Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No school |
| Jan 21 |
Family Fun Night! |
Hot Lunch
| Jan 11 |
Bean Burritos |
| Jan 12 |
No Hot Lunch! Bring Your Own! |
| Jan 17 |
Hot dogs |
| Jan 18 |
Cheese ravioli |
| Jan 19 |
No Hot Lunch! Bring Your Own! |
Classroom News
Kindergarten
Mrs. Tusken
We have been very busy with our winter theme. Yesterday we painted some beautiful snowflakes! We also had a snowball fight with our sight words! Fun! Fun! Our theme this week is snow and snowman! We will also learn about Martin Luther King Jr. on Friday. Since there is no school on Monday.
Our literature connection this week is “A Snowman Named Just Bob” by Mark Moulton. Our new sentence practice words this week is gray and on. Hope everyone enjoys the holiday vacation!
Grades 1-2
Mrs. Gaines
We welcome Ujjwal back to our class after a trip to India for an uncle's wedding.
The 100th day of school is coming at the end of January! Are you ready to celebrate? Monday, January 30th is the day. Plan to wear an article of clothing displaying 100 items. For show and tell bring an object you have made that symbolizes 100 of some thing. There will be prizes!
An ice skating adventure is being planned for later this month. Details will follow.
Grades 3-4
Mr. Breese
I really enjoyed my first week of school and getting to know them and their abilities each day. It is a pleasure to work with such wonderful young people.
New Hampshire (Concord) and New Jersey (Trenton) are our new states and capitals for this week. We have begun a new unit on Native Americans in the NE US.
Please send a water bottle for your child to use in the classroom so they have it available without leaving the room during class.
Grades 5-6
Mrs. Hodgson
Second Quarter ends on Friday! Students should have all work for the week, including corrections, turned in by the end of the week. Report cards will be mailed home as soon as they are available.
The basketball game this Friday is an away game; therefore, I will not be available after school for additional help. I will be available this Wednesday until 4:00 p.m.
Students did very well on their Social Studies projects. It was exciting to learn something a little different about our states! Well done!
Have a relaxing “mini-vacation” this long weekend. We’ll be ready to start a new quarter on Tuesday!
Grades 7-10
Mr. Pauls
Mr. Wuerfel
Ms Schneider
Pepsi Center Basketball games: January 23 Campion Academy vs Mile High Academy and Nuggets vs Toronto Raptors in the evening. Girls games start at 1 p.m. Boys games at 3 p.m. and Nuggets at 7 p.m.
Tickets are $18.00. Must have permission slip and money turned into the office by Thursday.
Ski Day: Wednesday, Feb. 15. Grades 5-10. Please let us know if you plan to go so we can make final plans. More information will be in next weeks newsletter for prices, rentals and place.
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Thank You!
We want to thank everyone who came out and supported the grades 7-10 Fund Raiser last weekend. We raised $2500.
Attention!
PLEASE NOTE: The School Board Meeting is the 2nd Tuesday of each month. The date was incorrect in last week’s newsletter. This month’s meeting is tonight, January 10.
Reminder: Vista Ridge Academy has a policy stating that students who leave early must have completed a Planned Absence form before leaving school!
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.
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 except for the Spanish church it is in the afternoon.
Ladies Basketball
Thursdays after school the gym will be open for the ladies to play basketball. Community ladies and Grades 7-10 are invited.
Basketball
No Basketball games this Friday. Cancelled.
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 please call Miss Schneider at 573-289-1226 and she will find you the help you need.
Citrus Fruit
We will be ordering fruit again in early February. Watch for further details!
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.
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