Proud to be EV... Week of February 16-22, 2014

The week seemed to fly by at English Valleys~

On Monday there was no school due to inclement weather.

On Tuesday, we had a late start. Our junior high boys basketball had their last game of the season at home. The varsity basketball girls played their first regional basketball game at home. They played very well and defeated HLV.

On Wednesday our varsity basketball boys played their first regional game at Tri-County. Their season ended due to Tri-County winning that game. Our EV boys have improved throughout the season; I am looking forward to watching them again next year~

We sent three wrestlers to state this year: Zach Axmear, Sheldon Ealy, and Brennen Grimm. We held a pep rally at the end of the day Wednesday followed by a "send-off" in which the police and firemen led a caravan out of town. Zach placed 5th at state!

On Thursday, the FFA held a breakfast at 7:15 a.m. It was delicious! I am thankful to Mrs. Flander and her FFA group providing this~

On Friday, we ran on a 1 hour early out schedule in the afternoon so that the FFA could host "Ag Olympics". This was originally supposed to take place Thursday, but was pushed back to Friday due to the Kids Against Hunger Group postponing the meal packaging due to inclement weather. The FFA group did an excellent job with the olympics- everybody had a good time!

On Friday night our girls basketball team played their regional game #2. They defeated North Mahaska to advance on!

They will be playing Lynnville-Sully at Pella Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Monday night. The school will be sponsoring a student and a citizen pep bus for this event, free of charge. You will need to bring money for admission. Those interested in riding will need to call the school between the hours of 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. on Monday. If interested, you can also email me at hlightfoot@english-valleys.k12.ia.us

Go EV Bears!

Proud to be EV... Week of February 9-15, 2014

On Monday, Mr. Ling invited a Forrest Gibson of English Valley TaeKwonDo in North English to his PE classes~ he introduced students to the basics of TaeKwonDo.

 (photo courtesy of Mr. Ling)

Mr. Fritz's Construction class is currently working on two building additions. I stopped by one of the homes and took pictures of their progress on Wednesday. Mr. Fritz does a wonderful job working with and mentoring his construction students. The work that they do is immaculate. I am very proud of them.

On Thursday night I had the pleasure of giving a tour of the new gym, fitness and stage area to the Fortnightly group. This is a wonderful group of women in our community and it was my pleasure to show them how appreciative and proud we are of the new construction.

On Friday our new scorer's table arrived!

(photo courtesy of Mr. Ling)

This was National FCCLA Week. Mrs. Roberts and her FCCLA group have been holding a shoe drive for the past several months. Their goal is to collect 1,000 pairs of shoes to donate to Soles for Souls.
The Friday Spirit Assembly was hosted by the FCCLA.They had a Grammy-type award activity in which they gave out various awards to staff and students. They also had trivia questions about FCCLA.

On Saturday, our varsity wrestling boys wrestled at districts! Congratulations to Sheldon Ealy, Zach Axmear, and Brennen Grimm! They will move on to state wrestling next weekend!

This upcoming week are regional games for basketball. I wish these athletes the best of luck and I am very proud of them and all that they have accomplished this season.

Go EV Bears!

Proud to be EV... Week of January 26-February 1, 2014

School was cancelled on Monday due to inclement weather. The evening events were also cancelled.  Mr. Ling worked on hanging up the new SICL banners that day. They turned out great!

This week was "Gnimocemoh", or  Winter Homecoming. The student council sponsored the dress up days below, a pep rally on Spirit Assembly Friday.

Monday: Come as you are Pajama day (School was cancelled)
Tuesday: Inside out Backwards day
Wednesday: Sports Day
Thursday: Hashtag Swag Day
Friday: Bearica Blue and Gold Day

On Tuesday we had a late start due to inclement weather.

On Wednesday, Mrs. Roberts took students to District Star events for FCCLA. Two of our students, Katie Kinzler and Amelia Koehn will advance to state competition next month! 

The dance was postponed Friday night due to the winter weather warning. 

The Student Council sponsored the Spirit Friday Assembly.

Brock Moore, the Varsity Wrestling coach, introduced his team...

After this it was time for some hockey in the class competitions!

Another wonderful end to another wonderful week at English Valleys...


Go EV Bears!