Special Birthday wishes go out to long time Valley Home resident, Russ Carpenter. Russ is well known in Valley Home as a caring friend, a man you can trust completely, a devoted family man, and a man with a great sense of humor! Russ is very genuine, and it is always a pleasure when he comes by for a visit. You always feel better after a visit with Russ. Russ, we hope your birthday was the best ever, thank you for being the kind of man you are. Many returns of this special day to you!
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Valley Home School welcomes two new teachers this year. Linda Alcorn is the new third grade teacher. Her family is a long time resident of this area and her great grandmother taught at Valley Home! Welcome Linda. Amanda Lagorio is the new fourth grade teacher. Her family is also from the area and owns a local business. Amanda’s focus this year will be language arts and writing. Welcome Amanda.
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Remember our Valley Home School book fair runs from August 25th through August 29th. The PTC sponsored book fair is a great opportunity for students and parents to purchase books at a very reasonable price. The school also benefits from your purchases. Special thanks to Michelle McKenzie for her hard work.
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Valley Home School got a very nice face lift over the summer. New sprinklers in the front of both campuses, mural on the wall of our primary campus, trees planted on both campuses, new asphalt, refurbished cement, and much weeding. We wish to thank Mr. Leanos and Mrs. Bryhni for their efforts in making our school site beautiful over the summer.
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The Valley Home PTC will meet this Thursday August 21st in Ms. Alcorn’s classroom. The meeting will start at 3:00 p.m.
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Back to School Night was a wonderful success for Valley Home School. Thank you to all the parents who visited our teachers and classrooms!
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Our Valley Home park yard sale was a great success! Chairperson Sharon Furtado and her helpers were up bright and early and had items set up and arranged nicely for all to check out! We noticed Valley Home youngsters Wanna, Luis, Tyler, and Cody also up early helping unload and set out treasures. This park fundraiser would not have been possible without the generosity of each one of you who donated. You are much appreciated and your efforts will go 100 percent to maintain our Valley Home Community Park.
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In an ongoing effort to raise money for a needed new well, St John’s/St Luke’s Church will be having a yard sale and bake sale on August 29 at 8 a.m. and August 30 at 7 a.m. at the Church. They will be offering enchiladas, 1/2 dozen for $15.00, and various size pies for various prices, among other baked goods and also some plants. There will be something for everyone!
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As always you may reach me at 985-5233 or by email at winniemullins51@gmail.com. Until next time, “Happy Trails To All!”