THE ORIGINAL VOICE OF VALMEYER

Volume 14 – Number 32                                                                                                         August 7, 2006

To look in and not out, to look forward and not back, to look up and not down.

IF THE ROOSTER DIES . . . . . . . BUY AN ALARM CLOCK!

 

ATTENTION – ANY HIGH SCHOOL BOYS INTERESTED IN THE HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER TEAM . . . Contact the High School office at 935-2100, extension 204 if you have any questions.

 

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE . . . . . American Red Cross Valmeyer Community Blood Drive – Monday, August 14 from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. at St. John United Church of Christ.  A coupon for a FREE Dairy Queen Blizzard will be given to all donors.

 

Mark your calendars for the following . . . . .

VILLAGE-SPONSORED LARGE ITEM PICKUP - - - Thursday, September 28th – Items for pickup can include old appliances, furniture, etc. that are too large to be included in the regular weekly pickup.  All doors, compressors, and electric motors must be removed from appliances.  No construction materials, garbage, landscape waste, grass clippings, leaves, trees or gas tanks will be picked up.  Items must be placed at the curb and be ready for pickup by 6:00 a.m. on that day.

VALMEYER COMMUNITY-WIDE YARD SALE - - - Saturday, October 14th.

 

VALMEYER SCHOOL CALENDAR . . . . .

            Wednesday, August 16 – First day of school for the 2006-2007 School Year.  On this day classes will be in session from 8:17 a.m. to 10:41 a.m.  Thereafter classes will run from 8:17 a.m. until 3:13 p.m. each day.  Kindergarten students will attend all day every day.  Pre-Kindergarten eligible students will be notified about their schedule by the coordinator, Mrs. Riechmann.

            Bus routes will be similar to last year and will be changed as necessary.  If you have any bus questions please contact Vince Siburt.  He will be available for calls beginning Monday, August 7th at 935-2283.

            On the first day of School, all students will receive handbooks that will provide more complete information regarding the policies and procedures of the school.  By reviewing the handbook and communicating often with your child’s teachers you can help your child have a successful school year.

            NEW AFTER-SCHOOL PROCEDURES . . . All children are dismissed at 3:13 p.m.  If you wish to pick up your elementary child, please wait in the lobby until the dismissal bell rings before going to the classroom.  If you do not need to enter the building and would like your child to ride home with you, please pick up your child behind the school.  You may enter the drive from the North side behind the school from East Woodland Ridge and proceed to the appropriate wing of the building.  Cars may not be left unattended.  The main drive in front of the school must remain clear due to busses loading in front.  If your child is to go home other than the regularly scheduled way, please send a note in the morning telling the office where your child is to go.  If there is no note, your child will be sent on the usual route.  Calls to the office with this information should occur only in emergencies!

            Parents must call School on the morning of the day that a student in Grades PreK-12 will be absent.  Calls should be made before 8:30 a.m. if possible.

            Pictures for the yearbook and student ID cards will be taken on Tuesday, August 22nd for Grades K-12.

            For any other questions regarding School policies and procedures call the school at 935-2100.

 

Plans are currently being made for the Second Annual Valmeyer PTO Christmas Bazaar.  The date for the Bizaar will be Sunday, November 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The fee for setting up a table at this event is $15.  No commissions on sales will be charged.  Whatever money your business or organization makes will be yours to keep.  There will be food and beverage booths so you can have a snack while you shop.  There will be some limitations if individuals want to sell the same brand of products.  As soon as rental payments are received, table space will be reserved.  The event will be well-advertised, so expect a good crowd to patronize your booth.  If you are interested in renting table space contact Elaine Beckman at 935-2228.

 

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