What a crazy school year this has been for our students! The year of COVID, wearing masks, no hugs, sanitizing, school activities and community events cancelled … what a challenging year for our young people. The devastating loss of our sweet Bonnie brought overwhelming sadness to all! Bonnie’s students both young and old alike reacted with an outpouring of love and fierce determination. They each were determined to honor this very special woman in their own way; this woman they loved with all their heart. Valley Home school staff and students will keep Bonnie’s beautiful spirit alive forever more!
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As our school year comes to a close, we would like to say “Thank You” to Mr. Dallas Plaa. Mr. Plaa is serving as interim school superintendent at Valley Home. Mr. Plaa is very highly regarded for his work in the field of education. He brings an incredible amount of knowledge and leadership to our school. We are grateful.
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Over the next few weeks we will celebrate our Valley Home students! Although not exactly like our traditional graduations, we will celebrate each and every student. What amazing young people we have at Valley Home.
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Our Valley Home Kindergarteners will graduate on Tuesday May 18. What a huge milestone for each of them. Congratulations to each of you; keep reaching for the stars! On Wednesday, May 19 our Valley Home eighth graders will say goodbye to the school, most have called home for the past nine years. They have received a wonderful education from amazing teachers. They have learned sportsmanship and to be a team player. They have experienced tremendous heartache along with great joy! Their beloved Bonnie left them a very special gift; she taught our students to be kind, to be compassionate, to always walk with their heads held high, to treat others as they would want to be treated ... our beloved Bonnie left each of her students a very special gift. Congratulations to our 2021 eighth grade graduating class. You are very special; go out and climb those mountains ... the world awaits you!
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We send congratulations to our Oakdale High School 2021 graduating class! May God bless each one of you. Go Mustangs! God has great things in store for you.
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A reminder to all, fire season is here! Thursday, May 6 is a very important date. Please plan to attend our East Stanislaus Fire Safe Council’s “Fire Safety and Community Preparedness” presentation. The presentation will be held at the Knights Ferry Community Hall. It will start at 5:30 pm. All are welcome and encouraged to attend! There will be information about Emergency Preparedness from Cal Fire and Information on Evacuations. The Stanislaus County Sheriff and PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs will share very important information. Lifesaving information will be shared at this important meeting!
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We send congratulations to our Valley Home 4-H for a very successful on line auction! We send a huge ‘Thank You’ to all who helped make the auction so successful.
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As always, you may contact me by email at winniemullins51@gmail.com or by telephone at 209-985-5233. Until next time ... “Happy Trails To All!”
