Mission Valley Elementary wrapping up Autism Awareness week #govikings
Who doesn’t like to work towards goals? #govikings
Students and Paras enjoying Library time this morning.
Here is the Agenda for the April 8, 2019 Board Meeting. Meetings are open to the public and meet in the Board of Education building in Eskridge at 7:00 pm. https://5il.co/7435
Kindergarten with a social emotional lesson before lunch #govikings
Please read this wonderful letter from a mom of a child with Autism. Attached is an order form if you would like an Autism Awareness Shirt.
"Hey Mission Valley Vikings!
Many of you know my son Carter. He is usually bouncing off the walls or observing the way things fall. His latest thing is using a chain or a string of beads and
swirling it like a lasso. We have a real cowboy in our family! And how can you forget that smile?! Carter was diagnosed with Autism at the age of 2. He wasn't interested in playing. His favorite past time was poking shoe laces down into a heat vent. Anyone who knows me knows I could go on and on so I will try my best here.
I have been so amazed and proud of Carter's classmates and this school as a whole. I believe understanding is the key to acceptance. It's understanding why Carter gets upset when there's too much noise. That it may not be a tantrum but Carter just having a hard time. Also, just because Carter is non-verbal doesn't mean that he doesn't have anything to say. Carter uses an IPad to communicate. Many times, I have heard about a friend taking Carter's hand or asking him if he needs his talk Ipad. My wish is that every child understands just because Autism may make you think and play differently doesn't mean that you can't be friends.
So, with that being said, April is Autism Acceptance Month. We will be selling shirts to help raise awareness and acceptance. All proceeds will be staying within the
Mission Valley School. With Mrs. Meek's help, I would like to purchase a few framed Autism Acceptance posters to place around our halls in hopes to help educate parents, students, and visitors. This is one step of spreading awareness and acceptance. "Look beyond Autism and see someone special"
Thank you for your support!
Ronie Willard
April is Autism Awareness Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism affects an estimated 1 in 59 children in the United States today. There are many sub types of autism with no one specific cause. Some maybe influenced by combinations of genetic and environmental factors. As each one of us is different, Autism affects children differently. Some may have more severe cases and some you may not see. Thank you for joining us next week by dressing up.
Monday: Be a good sport
Wear your favorite team’s shirt
Tuesday: Light it up Blue Day
Wear Blue
Wednesday: Hats off to Autism
Wear a hat
Thursday: Be an individual
Crazy socks or crazy hair day
Friday: Be Comfortable with Autism
Wear pajamas
Mission Valley High School Choir was at Flint Hills League on Wednesday 3/27/2019. Their Choir Ensemble received a rating of II. Here is a link to a recording of their first song:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GT0sVcylB2Hp8Gs277d6i_L0zbkXMXPf/view?usp=sharing
Vikings sweep Council Grove by winning 2nd game in bottom of 7th, 8-7. Congrats Vikes!
Congratulations to Chase Parks, Brandon Hittle and PJ Myers who have been selected to play in the Emporia Flint Hills Optimistic High School All-Star game for Seniors on Saturday, March 30 at 8:00 pm, White Auditorium in Emporia. Congratulations Boys and Coach Hysten!
Viking Baseball wins game 1 of doubleheader vs. Council Grove, 9-6. Vikings currently trail 0-3 in game 2 bottom of 1st.
MV Softball vs. Council Grove today has been canceled due to rain and the field conditions.
MV Baseball will still play today at Soden’s Grove in Emporia beginning at 4:30. There will not be a concession stand.
Go Vikings!
Once again, Harveyville Church of Christ is sending kids to Tallgrass Christian Camp!
Simply fill out the form, let them know that Harveyville C of C will be covering the cost and make sure it's in the mail before the deadline. The only thing we are asking this year is that if you're unable to make the deadline that you pay the difference.
You can pick up an application in the elementary office or download at http://tallgrasschristiancamp.org.
Please drive safe and use caution on MV Road as they will continue sealing cracks in the asphalt this week.
Next week we are going to kick off Autism Awareness Month with a spirit week. We would love your support by dressing up each day!
Autism Acceptance Spirit Week
April 1st - 5th
Monday: Be a good sport
Wear your favorite team’s shirt
Tuesday: Light it up Blue Day
Wear Blue
Wednesday: Hats off to Autism
Wear a hat
Thursday: Be an individual
Crazy socks or crazy hair day
Friday: Be Comfortable with Autism
Wear pajamas
Just a reminder: PTO Date Night will be on Saturday, March 30th starting at 7:00 PM.
AFTER-PROM INFORMATION
All students attending after prom need to fill out this online waiver by April 8th. This is different from the permission slips that have already been turned in! The waivers do not need to be printed.
https://skyzonetopeka.pfestore.com/m/Waiver?_ga=2.39155493.709111570.1553528543-1053389797.1548348966
After reading the 3 Little Superpigs by Claire Evans last week, the students in K-3rd grade built their own homes with two supplies, hopefully trying to build them to with stand the Big, Bad Wolf (hairdryer).
Wabaunsee County 4-H Camp Fundraiser Bingo Night, April 6 @ 6:00 pm, at the Wabaunsee County Fairgrounds.
Please enjoy our Elementary Newsletter for March - https://5il.co/6zts