Proud to be EV... Week of December 8-14, 2013

This week was Iowa Department of Education Site Visit. We had zero non-compliance issues. This is excellent news and proves why English Valleys is such a wonderful district to send your children to~

Our staff is does a great job trying to find ways to provide opportunities to take a more active role in activities. Mr. Gordon started a "Runner's Club". Mrs. Baumfalk hosts the "Gamer's Club". Mrs. Burdick has started a "Book Club". They are reading "The Things They Carried". These groups are in addition to what we already have in place at EV. Our students are very lucky to be provided with so many activities that they can take part in. We hope to see participation continue to grow~

On Thursday, the Foods class had a Christmas reception. It was absolutely delicious! Mrs. Roberts and her class created many wonderful treats.

Thursday night was the Junior/Senior High School chorus and band concert. Mr. Dusdieker, Mrs. Wade and the students did a fantastic job. There were many compliments on the performances.

Mr. Caster and Mrs. Bruns brought many of the seniors to the Iowa State University campus on Friday to watch "Romeo and Juliet".

The Friday "Spirit Assembly" was hosted by the FCCLA.

They had flyers up all week advertising their "Ugly Sweater Contest". There were several finalists.

The winner was Mr. McCulley for his "ugly ISU sweatshirt". He and Mrs. Flander had a contest between themselves, with Mrs. Flander wearing an "ugly UI sweatshirt".

The assembly consisted of several games. Blake and April won the reindeer ring toss.

The teachers won the "Wrap a person as a gift" activity...

Mr. Ling and Mrs. Walter won an activity also!

The assembly was once again a great end to another wonderful week at English Valleys. We have "Spirit Assemblies" every Friday throughout the school year in order to increase pride in our district. I look forward to it every week and the students and staff really enjoy it~

Next week brings us the last week of the 2nd quarter/1st semester. This year is really flying by~
Semester tests will be held Wednesday and Thursday next week. Students, remember to get plenty of rest in preparation for these important tests. Winter break begins this upcoming Friday at 2:20 p.m. I am looking forward to the upcoming week...

Go EV Bears!