Mission Valley 330

Do you know about these GREAT things about MV students and staff? Do you know that..... 1) twenty Junior Viking Career Leaders toured the Manhattan Area Technical School and Call Hall at Kansas State University? 2) the Mission Valley March Band traveled to Chicago last year to perform at the Field Museum of Natural History? They also were able to tour the Shed Aquarium, Lincoln Park Zoo, the Chicago Art Institute and travel to the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower. In addition, there were able to take in a Chicago Bulls basketball game. 3) in JH Cross Country every runner ran a personal record during the season and that one runner finished in the top 3 for the boys 7th grade division? 4) the Mission Valley Golden Girls performed at NCA Unleashed, that one dancer was name NDA All-American and that they hosted a dance clinic for 50+ students? 5) the JH Volleyball team finished 7th in League but came back and finished 3rd in the League Tournament? 6) the Kindergarten traveled to Manhattan to learn about animals at the zoo and then went bowling? education 7) the 4th grade hosted a Science Fair, visited a firehouse, and toured the Helping Hands Humane Shelter in Topeka? 8) our Licensed School Social Worker and partner "Otto the Dog" was funded 5 additional days by the Board of Education to work during the summer providing social and emotional support to students? 9) our Elementary Tech Teacher has presented at several Technology Conferences over the past several years. 10) the FFA placed 2nd in the Kansas FFA Triple Crown by earning 1st place in Community Development, 2nd place in Student Development, and 5th place in Chapter Development? The FFA also held their 2nd Annual 5K Turkey Trot to raise money and awareness of hunger problems in the MV Community and across the world. From the money raised the FFA served 200 FREE meals to patrons on Thanksgiving. 11) the Mission Valley PTO held their annual Walk-A-Thon to raise money for various items around the district, provided Ice Cream Sundae's at Back to School Night, provided a breakfast to staff for Staff Appreciation Week, and provided cookies and punch following 8th Grade Promotion and High School Graduation. Question: Approximately how many square miles is the USD 330 Mission Valley School District? Answer: 375

Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship Registration starts at 12:00 Contest starts at 12:30 @ Burlingame High School Contest is open and free for students age 9 - 14 Any Questions, contact Scott Greenwood (785) 654- 3572

Congratulations to the JH BB teams with their performance at the Flint Hills Junior League Tournament. The girls not only finished as the regular season league champions at 15-1, but the FHL Tournament Champions as well (beat CG 37-34 in the Championship). This is the first time that the girls have ever accomplished this feat, so congratulations to the girls and coaches! The boys team made great improvement down the stretch as they lost a heart breaker in the last seconds of the semi-finals to #1 seed and undefeated Council Grove (the boys had lost to them in late December by more than 25 points), and then after leading the majority of the 3rd-4th place game the boys got beat at the buzzer by a 3 pt. shot as they finished their season 4th in the league. We will honor our league champion girls at our next Home HS Girls game on January 23rd vs. Northern Heights.

Mission Valley School Spelling Bee (Grades 4-8) has been rescheduled for Wednesday, January 24th @ 1:00 PM in the main gym.

Due to Tuesday's School Cancellations the HS Girls will play Central Heights in the Flint Hills Shoot Out at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 17. The boys won the first round and now play Thursday, January 18 @ 6:00 pm against Lyndon.

The High School Girls Basketball game in the Flint Hills Shootout for January 16, has been postponed due to weather. We will update you as soon as the new day and time is announced.

Correction for tomorrow: There will be No School tomorrow, January 16th.

Due to the extreme wind chill prediction, school for January 16, will have a 2 hour delay. It is important to make sure that ALL students take precautions during times of bitter cold--students should limit exposure of skin to cold---wear clothing to protect their head, face, hands and feet. Students should wear a heavy coat to school as well. Dressing properly not only will prepare them for waiting on the bus or being prepared if the vehicle they are riding in were to break down on the way to school, but also, they are prepared in the event we would have to evacuate school due to a fire or other event.

You are invited to Dover Community Center's 1st Annual Chili Fundraiser on Saturday, January 27 @ 5:00 pm. All proceeds benefit the Dover Community Center roof replacement. Prizes will be given for the best chili and the best cinnamon rolls. Entertainment will be provided throughout the evening. There is a suggested donation of $10/adult, $5 for children 12 and under, age 3 & under are free. For more information and updates please visit, www.dovercommunitycenter.com

January 15, 2018 Parent(s) & Patron(s): As you know we are in that time of the year when the possibility of school cancellations, early dismissals, or have a late start increase due to adverse winter conditions. The decision to modify the school day due to weather is always carefully examined before the final decision is made. School district officials directly check and monitor roadway conditions, they contact local agencies {KDOT, Wabaunsee County Transportation Department, local law enforcement agencies, etc...} for road condition reports. Information is also considered from local weather reports and communication with other local districts. USD 330 Mission Valley is approximately 375 square miles with land and roads in four counties. Due to the large area that the district covers the road and weather conditions can vary across the district at any one time. Roads may be treacherous in one area of the district and safe in other areas, however, the determination for school closure is based off of the area that is impacted the most. USD 330 recognizes the fact that cancelling/delaying the start/dismissing early can create challenges for parents who need to find care for their child(ren), however, the safety of students will come first. If a final decision cannot be made the night before then it is our goal to have a decision made in the mornings between 5:30 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. If adverse weather occurs during the school day and school needs to be dismissed early we will send out a notification at least 1 hour before dismissal. It is important to make sure that your child's contact information is updated so that we have the most recent information. If it is decided to cancel school we will immediately send an automated call through School Messenger. Information will also be sent to local television and radio stations, as well as, USD 330 district website and social media. Information will be sent to be broadcasted on the following: {TV Stations---Channels 13, 27 & 49} {Radio Stations: 580 WIBW-AM, 104.9 FM, 94.5 Country, and Country Legends 106.9}. ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES will be cancelled or postponed when school is closed for dangerous road conditions, except for unique situations authorized through the district office. Have a great day and stay warm!!!!

This week starts the High School Flint Hills Shoot Out in Emporia. The boys are seeded 5th and play Monday, January 15th at 3:00 pm in White Auditorium against West Franklin. The girls are seeded 1st and play Tuesday, January 16th at 6:00 against Central Heights.

Mission Valley will hold their school Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 17th starting at 1:00 PM in the main gym. Students in grades 4th - 8th are able to participate and have been signing up this week. The top nine students will move on to the Wabuansee County Spelling Bee which will be hosted by Mission Valley at a date to be determined.

No School - Due to the impending weather today, there will be NO SCHOOL, today, January 11.

Senior Picture retakes are Friday, January 12 @ 9 am.

Deadline to register for the February ACT is this Friday, January 12.

Congratulations to our HS Wrestlers who placed 4th out of 24 teams at the Burlington Invitational last weekend. This is the highest team finish in school history. Individual placers: Christopher Gleason – 2nd, Caleb Hinck 2nd, Shelby Kesler – 2nd, Nolan Parker – 3rd, Cailin Grame 4th, Trenton Parks –7th, Justice Dunbar –7th, and Caleb Lisk – 8th.

Come enjoy a night of basketball and Food Network’s Chris Cakes! Chris Cakes has been featured on Food Network frequently for their fun in serving pancakes. They now have locations in 9 different states! It is an all you can eat pancake feed!! Come on out to see if you can break their record for eating pancakes (the men’s record is 72 and the women’s record is 48) and help send the 3rd - 6th Grades on their field trip this spring. When: Tuesday, January 9th Where: Elementary Commons Area What Time: 5:00 - 8:00 Cost: $7.00 for all you can eat Pancakes, Sausage, and Drinks.

We have a 7-12 music concert tonight at 7:00 PM.

Elementary Christmas Spirit Week

4-6 Grade Winter Concert is tonight at 7:00 pm. Students need to be in their classrooms by 6:45.