Valentine View
An e-newsletter from Valentine Hills Elementary School
January 10, 2010
Upcoming events at Valentine Hills
Fri, Jan 10
Nothing on the calendar
Mon, Jan 13
Playworks Here
7:40 Large Group Orchestra @ HVMS
12:50 Choir Rehearsal @ IDHS
6:00 PTO Meeting
7:00 Westside Choir Festival @ IDHS
Tue, Jan 14
Playworks Here
7:40 Large Group Orchestra @ HVMS
8:00 Choir
11:00 Reading Buddies
Wed, Jan 15
Playworks Here
7:40 Large Group Band @ HVMS
8:00 Junior Coach Meeting
11:00 Reading Buddies
Thu, Jan 16
Playworks Here
7:40 Large Group Orchestra @ HVMS
11:00 Reading Buddies
6:00 Laurentian Chaperone Meeting-Mr. Western's room
Fri, Jan 17
No School
Future Dates:
Jan 20: No School
Jan 23: Family Math Night
Jan 24: No School
Feb 17: No School
Feb 20: Science Fair
FeePay is Unavailable
Technical difficulties continue to prevent families from accessing FeePay through ParentVUE. Until FeePay restores service, families can make a Nutrition Services payment for a student's meal account by visiting www.paypams.com or by using our school's payment drop box to deposit cash or a check.
This also impacts any families still making a payment for the 5th grade Laurentian trip. You can also pay by check or cash if needed.
We will notify families when FeePay is up and running again. Thank you for your patience.
Notes From the Health Office
Fight the Flu
Considering a flu shot? Wondering if it’s too late? If you haven’t already, this is a great time to get an annual flu vaccine (especially if you have a 5th grader going to Laurentian!). The Minnesota Department of Health recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older get the flu vaccine each year to help protect both themselves and those around them from contracting influenza.
Where can you get the flu vaccine? Click here for a tool to find a vaccine clinic near you.
What is the flu?
Symptoms of illness can range in severity and are usually mild to moderate, but sometimes lead to severe symptoms and hospitalization, especially in the very young, the older population, or those with chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease
Influenza is not the “stomach bug” that often gets confused in common conversation
Symptoms of influenza include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, and sometimes nausea and vomiting in addition to the fever and other symptoms.
What can you do to help prevent the spread and keep yourself well?
Get an annual flu vaccine
Stay home when you’re sick (students should stay home until fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication (such as Tylenol or ibuprofen)
Report flu-like symptoms in students to the Health Office (651-621-7804) so that we can track trends
Wash hands frequently with soap and water
Clean commonly touched surfaces (including phones, door handles, etc)
Cover those coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve
Get enough rest, drink plenty of fluids, make time for exercise, and eat a balanced diet
Questions: Call Kathy Knutson, Licensed School Nurse 651-621-7828.
Time to Order Yearbooks!
This year the yearbook cost is only $15.00! Order today.
Want to Play Chess?
The second half of the school year also brings Part 2 of Chess Season!
It's time to re-register so we know you are coming back.The season ends with the regional tournament on April 25 and many clubs also have in-club tournaments too! It's always a great time to start playing chess, even if you were not with us in the fall. Registration for all clubs is open and most clubs start again this week.
Please use this link to register or get more info:
https://moundsview.ce.eleyo.com/course/2914/winter-spring-2020/chess-club-elementary
Remember, you can always sign up for the Chess Association e-news for other events:
Hockey Chipotle Fundraiser
All proceeds raised will be donated to the Randy Shaver Foundation. Be sure to mention Girls Hockey or show this flyer.
Family Ski Night
Join us for Family Ski Night at Wild Mountain Jan 19 and/or Feb 16. All District families, friends and staff members are invited to join us for a fun night of skiing or snowboarding. Take advantage of special rates on lift tickets and equipment rentals! Details and registration information can be found here.
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