Valley-Edinburg School will be 2 hours late tomorrow morning, Thursday, December 19. There will be no morning ESP. Please watch for more weather-related updates.
Mrs. Fingarson’s Culinary Arts students have had a great semester! One highlight was the Gonzalez family sharing how to prepare Espagueti Verde (Green Spaghetti). Next was Susan, Kelli and Lucy Vivatson donating potatoes and teaching us how to make traditional Norwegian lefse. Students loved connecting with these volunteers, gaining both cooking skills and cultural insight. During December the students gained real world catering experience when preparing the augratin potatoes for the yearbook fundraiser meal and the bar cookies for the 7-12 grade Christmas concert!
If our PK-6 Christmas concert must be postponed due to stormy weather tomorrow, Thursday, December 19, please indicate in the survey link below which time would be best for your family's schedule. We will try our best to accommodate the best we can if we must postpone.
Please keep in mind that we have lot to work around in order to make this concert work. We've already heard from a number of families that Saturday is full of family Christmases, affecting students, families, and staff. On Friday night we have a double-header, boys and girls basketball JV and Varsity games in Park River, also affecting both student families and staff. Our PK-2 grade students are scheduled to go to a movie at the Lyric Theater on Friday morning, and the earliest they would be able to perform is 2PM. Please keep in mind, also, that bussing will need to be adjusted when we know the potentially rescheduled concert time. As you can see, finding a time that will work for everyone's schedule is going to be difficult. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility. Again, this is all in anticipation of not being able to have school tomorrow. If we are able to go to school, we will perform at 7PM as scheduled in Crystal. https://forms.gle/qGhpeNnMrcd4YLmc9
It's a night full of Titan basketball! The boys take on the North Border Eagles in Walhalla with JH starting at 4:30, JV and Varsity to follow. The girls host the Midway-Minto Mustangs at Drayton, with 7th grade starting at 4:30, JV and Varsity to follow. The boys games will be streamed at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/walhalla/organization/30309/north-border-co-op-high-school, and the girls games will be streamed at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/drayton/organization/38894/draytonvalley-edinb-high-school
Tonight's boys basketball games vs. Hatton-Northwood have been postponed due to road conditions. Information about make up date will be coming at a later time.
It's the start to the season for the DVE Titans tonight in Drayton! 7th grade starts at 3:45 PM, with 8th, JV, and Varsity to follow. See it live or stream it at https://fan.hudl.com/.../draytonvalley-edinb-high-school GO, TITANS!! 🏀
School and busses will be 2 hours late tomorrow morning due to extremely icy roads. No morning ESP or scheduled practices.
In our 6th-grade classroom, each day students engage in reading stations tailored to meet their individual learning needs and pace. This small-group setting allows students to focus on specific skills from our reading curriculum, IntoReading while they collaborate with peers, and engage with reading materials while working on independence and time management.
Today, our 6th graders are meeting with their teacher for a direct lesson on synonyms and antonyms as well as figurative language! These targeted lessons not only enhance vocabulary but also build critical thinking and creativity in understanding text.
For parents interested in learning more about the standards guiding our instruction, we encourage you to visit our school website under Documents. There, you'll find detailed all elementary ELA and Math standards for each grade, providing insight into the skills and concepts your child is mastering throughout the year.
The Lady Titans host the Griggs-Midkota Titans tonight in Crystal! Junior high begins at 4:15, with JV and Varsity to follow. Join us in Crystal or stream it live at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/drayton/organization/38894/draytonvalley-edinb-high-school GO, TITANS! 🏀
Please remember to take a few minutes to respond to our Fall 2024 Valley-Edinburg School District Family Survey! https://forms.gle/qWTT89UYPJnphdZA6
Another reminder for VE elementary families, our Christmas Concert is next week in Crystal on December 19th at 7:00 PM - treats and hot cocoa will be sponsored by PTO and First United Bank!
Valley-Edinburg School District is seeking to employ both a fulltime and part-time school bus drivers, starting after the new year. Compensation for each route is $52.50, or $105 for both morning and afternoon routes. Interested applicants must have a valid North Dakota CDL with a school bus endorsement, or be prepared to undergo needed training. Applicants must also be able to pass a physical examination and a background check. Please contact Kierstin Hurtt at 701-657-2163 or at kierstin.hurtt@valley-edinburgk12.com for more information.
VE FCCLA Activities
Our 3rd grade students had a special guest visitor today! Gerald Byron came to visit and gifted us with the book "Grandpas White Cane." Our students learned all about the white cane and had excellent questions for Gerald - it was a great experience for our aspiring authors!
Come out to Drayton tonight to see the Lady Titans take on the Larimore Polar Bears, starting with JV at 5:45 PM with Varsity to follow! The game can be streamed live at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/drayton/organization/38894/draytonvalley-edinb-high-school GO, LADY TITANS! 🏀
The Lady Titans host the Hillsboro Central Valley Burros tonight in Drayton, starting with JV at 5:30 PM with Varsity to follow! The game can be streamed live at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/drayton/organization/38894/draytonvalley-edinb-high-school
GO, LADY TITANS! 🏀
School and buses will be 2 hours late this morning, Monday, December 9. No morning ESP.
Congratulations to our November Titan of the Month Rhaya Anderson! Rhaya was recognized by the staff for demonstrating outstanding character and citizenship. Keep being awesome Rhaya!
Look at these hardworking, engaged 2nd graders during reading time today!
At Hoople Elementary for grades K-2, we use Reading Mastery as our core reading curriculum. This program has a long history of success in helping students develop strong foundational reading skills and confidence as readers.
What is Reading Mastery?
Reading Mastery is a research-based, systematic approach to teaching reading. It is designed to guide students step-by-step through the essential components of literacy, including:
Phonics and Decoding: Teaching students how to sound out words and recognize patterns.
Fluency: Helping students read with accuracy, speed, and expression.
Comprehension: Encouraging students to understand and think critically about what they read.
Why Reading Mastery Works
The program uses direct instruction, which means lessons are carefully sequenced and structured to ensure students build skills gradually and successfully. This approach minimizes frustration while maximizing learning by presenting concepts clearly and providing plenty of practice and feedback.
How It Supports All Learners
Reading Mastery includes differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to meet the needs of students at various skill levels. Whether students are just beginning their reading journey or need extra support, the curriculum provides tools to ensure every learner makes progress.
Ask your child what they learned about in Reading Mastery each day!
Our Lady Titans travel to Cavalier tonight to take on the Tornadoes! Junior high begins at 4:30 with JV and Varsity to follow. 🏀Stream it live at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/cavalier/organization/37545/cavalier-high-school
GO, TITANS!
