Orange Day
Friday Assembly
Friday morning you will be attending an assembly regarding equity. Some of your fellow students have been working hard on this issue and want you to be informed about the process and the issue. We will be following an alternative schedule that you should find posted around the building (and below).
Transfer students, please note you will not be going to Valley High School on Friday (Apr. 4; they are also holding an assembly, so class times do not match up). Please report to study hall instead.
Community Service
The Western Hills Carnival still needs a few more volunteers (Apr. 6). This is your LAST CHANCE to volunteer for the annual Western Hills Carnival! We need volunteers to help run games in rooms and minute to win it games in the gym, sell game tickets, hand out prizes, help wipe tables/clean up from food trucks outside and set up some before and clean up after the carnival. This is a very highly attended school event, so we need lots of volunteers. For more information contact Suzie Bean (email click here). To volunteer, use the SignUpGenius Link (click here).
Early Bird Registration 2019-2020
The registration process started yesterday. If you are interested in taking one of the early bird courses, fill out the form soon (see link below; it is live). Next school year, if enough students sign-up, we will offer Advanced Strength and Conditioning, Basic Strength and Conditioning, General 10-12 Physical Education, and Photo II. Students need to login to their school Google accounts to respond and select the Early Bird option of choice. Below is a list of things to keep in mind about Early Bird Registration.
Things to keep in mind:
· You can only sign up for yourself
· You must have already registered for the course in January
· No transportation is provided for Early Bird courses
· Courses will run if there is enough student interest
· Students will be placed in Early Bird courses in the order in which they signed up
Synchronized Swimming Team
We encourage you to attend this weekend’s Tigerlillies show at the pool. See today’s announcements for details.
The Tigerlillies synchronized swimming team will swim through songs you know and love, including a Queen finale. This year will be Susan VandeVenter’s last year coaching, so you won’t want to miss it!
· Water show nights are April 4, 5, and 6 at 7:30 p.m.
· Tickets are $6/each.
· Due to safety regulations, seating will be limited each night and tickets will be sold for each individual show.
· Tickets will be sold at the pool on Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 – 5:00 p.m.
· All remaining tickets will be sold at the door on show night (for that night only).
Help our 92 Tigerlillies (including 22 freshmen!) celebrate another awesome year of this great Valley tradition!
Sports News
All girls interested in playing softball this summer should attend the information and sign-up meeting Friday (Apr. 5) morning at 7:45 in the Valley Southwoods library. If for some reason you cannot attend the meeting please reach out to Coach Bakey (email click here) or 515-633-4260.
For the week’s complete schedule (click here).
“When you live for a strong purpose, hard work isn’t an option. It’s a necessity.” Hard Work-Pass It On!
Notes to Parents & Guardians
Parents and guardians, please take a moment to review your child’s grades and assignments in Infinite Campus. The information you gather here can help to facilitate conversations at home. It is a great opportunity to celebrate successes and encourage improvement.
If you do not have an Infinite Campus account (click here).
Friday Assembly Schedule
1st hour: 8:20-8:50
2nd hour: 8:55-9:25
3rd hour: 9:30-10:00
Assembly/Advisory- 10:00-10:10 load gym 10:15-10:55 Program (40 Minutes)
4th hour: 11:00-12:40
1st Lunch: Lunch 11:00-11:30, Class 11:35-12:40
2nd Lunch: Class 11:00-11:35, Lunch 11:35-12:05, Class 12:10-12:40
3rd Lunch: Class 11:00-12:10, Lunch 12:10-12:40
5th 12:45- 1:20
6th 1:25-2:00
7th 2:05-2:40
8th 2:45-3:20
Valley Dance Team Auditions: The team invites all dancers who will be in grades 9-12 in the 2019-2020 school year to their auditions (April 25th, 2019)! See today’s announcements for details or (click here hardcopy).
· Each dancer and a guardian will be required to attend an information meeting in the Valley High School Forum on April 22nd, 2019 from 6-7:00 pm.
· Dancers will be required to attend both audition practice times on April 23rd, 2019 from 5:30-7:15 pm in the Valley High School North Gym and April 24th, 2019 from 5:30-8:00 pm in the Valley North Gym.
· Closed Auditions will be April 25th from 7:15-9:00 pm in the Valley North Gym.
· If you have any questions please contact Coach Tessa (email click here).
PREP CLASSES: Are you prepared for Valley’s dance team auditions? Get ready at one of our VDT drop-in audition prep classes! VDT is hosting three different classes for students in grades 8-11:
· Jazz and Technique Class (taught by coach Lindsay Brand): Offered April 8, 2019, from 7:30-9 p.m. at Valley High School North Gym
· Hip-Hop Class (taught by Iowa Wolves’ dance team choreographer Lexi Hanna): Offered April 10, 2019, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Valley High School North Gym
· Pom Technique Class (taught by head coach Tessa Kelly): Offered April 16, 2019, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Valley High School North Gym
We are offering one class for $10 or all three classes for $20. These classes are strongly recommended for dancers who are interested in joining the varsity dance team. To RSVP, please (click here) and reserve your spot!
ParentQuest
Exploring Anxiety in Youth Today
Have you ever wondered if your child worries too much? Employee and Family Resource (EFR) counselors will break down the concept of anxiety and help you develop a greater understanding of the difference between worry and anxiety. Learn what you can do as a parent, and how or when to seek out professional support. This presentation will be interactive, so please bring your questions. EFR is a nonprofit human services organization that aims to help people reach their potential by managing life’s challenges. Sign up today (click here).
Thursday, 4/4, 6:30-8 p.m., $0. Learning Resource Center – Fairmeadows Room.
ParentQuest is a free program of WDMCS Community Education. To learn more (click here).
Valley Southwoods Announcements 