Hello Weldon Valley Parents & Staff:
We have received a notice from the “Test and Fix Water for Kids” program from House Bill 22-1358, starting one of our water sources have tested at 6.8ppd, which is above recommended levels. The water source will be discontinued from use until additional tests are completed. Please be aware this is an alternative water source and is not one of the student’s water fountains. All 4 student water fountains were tested and resulted safe for our student’s use.
You can view the detailed sample results and remediation plans at the following link: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/environment/lead-safety/test-and-fix-water-for-kids. Results may take up to 30 days to be posted on this webpage. Protecting the health and wellbeing of Colorado’s children is our top priority, and we will keep you updated during the process at Weldon Valley Preschool. If you have questions or concerns about our facility and the actions we are taking, please contact Ben Bauman at bbauman@weldonvalley.org .
For more information on lead: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead
For Colorado lead testing requirements in drinking water: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/environment/lead-safety/test-and-fix-water-for-kids
For U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) general information on lead: www.epa.gov/lead
Notice: Weldon Valley Preschool has received results for lead drinking water testing:
Results Summary:
5 Fixtures were tested
5 Fixtures had lead results that tested below 5 ppb - no further action is required
0 Fixtures had lead results that tested at or above 5 ppb
In June, Governor Polis signed into law Colorado House Bill 22-1358: Clean Water in Schools and Child Care Centers. This bill requires all licensed child care programs and public schools to test their drinking water for lead and take action when results show levels of lead at or above 5 parts per billion (ppb). The goal of this law is to lower children’s exposure to lead. To meet these requirements, Weldon Valley Preschool has tested for lead at all water fixtures used for drinking and cooking.
Lead is a toxic metal that is especially harmful to young children. The degree of risk depends on the child’s total exposure to lead from all environmental sources – air, soil, dust, food, paint, consumer products, and water. Typically old or corroded lead plumbing or old brass fixtures can contribute to increased lead levels in drinking water. If you are concerned about your child’s exposure you can have their blood tested. Please contact your health provider to learn more about testing your child’s blood for lead. For more information please visit: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/lead-testing.
Schools/child care facilities that have lead results in drinking water above 5 parts per billion (ppb) must take action to reduce exposure to lead. When lead is found at or above 5 ppb, the fixture is shut off while a more long-term solution is underway. These solutions may include permanently removing the fixture from service, designating a fixture as “not for drinking”, replacing drinking water faucets or fountains, or installing filters. For the fixtures where lead is found below 5 ppb, we will follow routine practices to further lower potential exposure.
Results Summary:
5 Fixtures were tested
5 Fixtures had lead results that tested below 5 ppb - no further action is required
0 Fixtures had lead results that tested at or above 5 ppb
You can view the detailed sample results and remediation plans at the following link: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/environment/lead-safety/test-and-fix-water-for-kids. Results may take up to 30 days to be posted on this webpage. Protecting the health and wellbeing of Colorado’s children is our top priority, and we will keep you updated during the process at Weldon Valley Preschool. If you have questions or concerns about our facility and the actions we are taking, please contact Ben Bauman at bbauman@weldonvalley.org
Due to sickness and lack of available players, Denver Academy will not be able to field a baseball team tomorrow. We are working on a date to reschedule. I will let you know as soon as we have a new date for the games.
If you have not gotten a Band Notification from myself (Molly Arndt) or Eva Cuckow, please contact one of us asap. We are very excited for this season!! Go Warriors!!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who attended and supported the FFA Hired Hand Event this last week. The WV FFA Chapter is appreciative of all the buyers, donations and attendees. The night was a great success!
Weldon Valley wants YOU to be part of our Warrior family! We have small class sizes, a 4 day school week, awesome students, and a faculty that makes you feel like you're right at home!
Click the link to check out what positions we currently have available!
https://www.weldonvalley.org/page/open-positions
Hey Weldon Valley! On Tuesday March 21st lets ROCK OUR SOCKS and show our love and support to our very own sweet ZJ!
Travelers: Feel free to stop by this evening to discuss our educational travel experiences. This June we're headed for Washington and New York. The early discount for our trip to Europe ends on the 15th of this month. Here is the upcoming schedule for our educational trips:
2023- Washington DC and New York
2024- London and Paris
2025- Boston and Salem
Congratulations to our newest National Honor Society inductees! So proud of your wonderful examples of service, leadership, and character.
More Story Behind the Switch fun!
Weldon Valley Elementary students were "electrified" by the Story Behind the Switch this morning. Michelle Pastor, from Tri-State, and Maddie Pollart, from REA, came out to share information about electricity including indoor and outdoor electric safety. Students were also able to get hands-on and interact with a Van De Graaf generator and a plasma ball. It was a fun and interactive day! Thanks Morgan County REA and Tri-State for helping our students learn.
At the FFA Hired Hand Event on Tuesday March 7th, we will have two boxes of select cuts of locally naturally raised beef donated by Christensen Ranch to auction off!
More students' projects to auction off for the FFA Hired Hand Event on March 7th.
Weldon Valley Seniors-
Don't forget...tomorrow is our Senior Scholarship/Financial Aid Workshop/Open House from 9:30 am-12:00 pm in the board room! We will be hosting Janell Sutter, MCC Financial Aid Advisor, and Kathy Wood, WVS Board member. Janell will be answering any questions about FAFSA applications, scholarships, and applying to MCC, while Kathy will be giving advice and recommendations on scholarships and ways to make yourself stand out.
Parents, feel free to pop in if you have any FAFSA or scholarship questions. It will be done like a open house, so come whenever you can!
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Mrs. Chisum
Please have your student deck out in RED or PINK this Thursday in celebration of Heart Health! Mr. Davis will be taking a Heart Health picture with all participating students!
Congratulations to our Youth Warriors as they battled hard this weekend and completed the NECO basketball season. We are all very proud of these young athletes!
Green Eggs and Ham with Preschool and Kindergarten. Do you like Green Eggs and Ham? This group gives them thumbs up!
1 Fish, 2 Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish with Preschool and Kindergarten. 3/1
Please remember our WV FFA Hired Hand Event will be this Tuesday-March 7th, dinner at 6 pm & the auction at 7 pm. Come & hire a FFA member for spring chores! Dinner tickets are sold at the door. Please see the News Feed for items being auctioned off! More items to be added!
At the end of February, 16 FFA members attended the FFA District 14 Leadership Conference held in Brush at the Fairgrounds. District 14 Quiz Bowl Contest was also held. Congratulations to our WV members who placed Bronze at this contest.
