Weldon Valley School District RE-20J

We have added 2 quarters of JV for the boys in the next basketball games this week. We are moving the start time of the JV Boys to 4:30 tomorrow against Fleming. The girls Varsity will play following the JV game. We also added 2 quarters against Bethune on Saturday. These games will still start at 2 pm. Thanks

Our WV FFA was recognized as a Top 20 Chapter for Foundational SAE records for this school year! There are over 100 FFA Chapters in Colorado; way to go members!

Our 5th graders have been busy learning forces, and figuring out speed. I’d say they had fun learning in this lab!

DC and New York travelers! One of the places we'll be visiting in New York City this coming June is Ellis Island. This important part of the American story is vital to our understanding of the melting pot that our society embraces. If you believe your ancestors were processed through Ellis Island I encourage you to research their journey and see if you can find information about them prior to our visit to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. https://www.nps.gov/elis/index.htm We're looking forward to the trip! M. Schmeeckle

We will be doing Winter Sport pictures tomorrow during 7th hr. for the Junior High athletes and after school for high school. Junior High will be turning in their uniforms after pictures tomorrow. Please make sure that they have both uniforms washed and ready to turn in. Thanks

We hope everyone will join the Kids Heart Challenge and learn the life-saving skill of hands-only CPR. So far, we have raised $846.78 towards our $6,000.00 school goal. 37 Students have started Finn’s Mission and can take a health challenge and learn hands-only CPR! To help get us there, each student who raises $150 or more will get to Color Blast Mr. Davis! Every student who raises $50 or more will qualify for a once-in-a-lifetime on-court experience with the Denver Nuggets! Register to Participate in Kids Heart Challenge! 1. If you haven’t already registered for Kids Heart Challenge, click on our school’s Kids Heart Challenge link: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=7560&pg=company&company_id=391343 or download the Kids Heart Challenge app for iPhone or Android. 2. After registering, you can email or post to social media from the KHC website or app. How to Register for KHC Video. 3. Students who are registered and have an online donation by Monday will be entered into a drawing with other students across the country for a Large Squishmallow or a $50 Amazon Gift Certificate and earn some of this year’s Heart Heroes!

Hey Warriors! Mark your calendars!!! Our first semester awards assembly has been scheduled for Monday, February 6th. Elementary awards will start at 8:30 am, and JH/HS awards will start at 9:30 am. Hope to see you there to celebrate all our Mighty Warriors!!

Good Afternoon. Because we had to move the game from the original date due to weather, our game tomorrow coincides with the championship game of the Lone Star League tournament. Lone Star informed me this morning that their Junior High Girls made the championship game. Unfortunately for us, this means that they can't play our Junior High GIRLS tomorrow. The boys will still play. This will be the last games of the Junior High season. The bus will leave at 1:30 tomorrow and the JH boys will play at 3:30. Our High School games will still start at 5:00 pm. Thanks for your understanding.

***GREAT NEWS*** Starting something new always comes with a few hiccups. I’m finding point variations between AR and RC varies to where we needed to make another adjustment. After visiting with Mr. Bauman this is our new chart. Bottom line is student success…

Thank you to Mr. Thistle and 7hr science class, for exploring snowflakes ❄️ with Kindergarten.

Preschool Parents! Please note the date has changed! Don't miss out on this opportunity!

We have had to move back the start time to the basketball games on Friday to get officials to the game. The JH A games will start at 3:30. High School Girls will start at 6:00 with boys to follow. Thank You!

After discussions with Peetz this morning, we have decided to move the start time of the basketball games today to 3:00 pm. The girls will be playing in the big gym and the boys will play in the small gym at the same time today. This will allow us to get back to the school much earlier today. There has been much more snow in Peetz over the past couple of weeks and both schools feel that this is the best way to get the games in and get everyone home safely today. Students will be excused from class at 12:50 and the bus will leave at 1:00. Thanks

International Travelers! I'm very excited for our trip to England and France. June of 2024 will be here before you know it. We have 19 travelers going on the trip as of now, but there is still room for more. Since we have so many people going, this will be a private tour. If you have questions about the trip please reach out to me at mschmeeckle@weldonvalley.org One of the places we'll be visiting is the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. My students should know this location from our study of the American Revolution and the work of our founding fathers in securing the help of the French. If you are looking for more information about our trip or you'd like to sign up, please refer to the link I have provided. There is still an early signup discount available. https://secure.passports.com/document/225FCBCBAFD8/

Weldon Valley Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors- Along with Mrs. Sutter visiting, tomorrow during advisory, George O'Clair, from MCC, will be coming to speak to any Sophomore, Junior, and/or Senior about the Electrical Program at MCC. He will present in the English room. If you are even a little curious about this program, please plan to attend! Please see me if you have any questions!! Mrs. Chisum

Attention Weldon Valley Seniors- Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 25th, Janelle Sutter from MCC will be coming out during advisory to offer any support you may be needing with regards to financial aid, filling out the FAFSA, and/or attending MCC. She is a great resource for you especially when thinking about your plans for after graduation! Please do your best to attend advisory tomorrow! Mrs. Chisum

Hello Warriors- Jackson Lake State Park is hiring for summer!! Please see the following informational email from Amy Brandenburg: Hello- Jackson Lake State Park is hiring for summer seasonal positions, which many high schoolers qualify for. We are able to accommodate school schedules, as well. Pay Range is $15-$21.00 per hour Students can apply HERE https://5il.co/1no7b We ask that students submit their applications by January 31, 2023. Interviews will take place in early February. If students have questions, they can reach me at amy.brandenburg@state.co.us Thank You, Amy Brandenburg

Washington DC and New York travelers!!! You should have received an email from World Classrooms this morning about our upcoming trip. I will share something about our trip, the link below is the hotel/resort we'll be staying at in Washington, DC. https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/wasgn-gaylord-national-resort-and-convention-center/overview/ There is still room for additional travelers, it's not too late to sign up for our June 2023 trip. This educational opportunity will be a once in a lifetime trip to see two of our nations greatest sights. In New York we'll be staying in Manhattan and the Broadway show we'll be seeing is Wicked. For additional information please feel free to reach me at mschmeeckle@weldonvalley.org

Weldon Valley School is joining forces with the American Heart Association by participating in KIDS HEART CHALLENGE (KHC). Students will be excited to “Slay the dragon of heart disease and stroke!” with our team of Heart Hero dragons! There's No Need to Wait! Get started early by using the link below to register for Kids Heart Challenge at your school! 1. Visit our school’s Kids Heart Challenge page: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=7560&pg=company&company_id=391343 OR download the Kids Heart Challenge app. 2. Students who are registered and have received an online donation by our KHC kickoff on 1/24/2023, will receive a Torch wristband and the earned KHC Heart Heroes. If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Davis at cdavis@weldonvalley.org

With all of the drifts and snow piles in Fleming, there is a chance you will have to park a short distance from the school today