Bureau Valley Walnut

This week is Red Ribbon Week Monday - Wear Red Tuesday - Tie Dye/Peace Sign Wednesday - PJ Day Thursday - Halloween Colors/Fall Parties Friday - Storm Spirit Day

Last Friday Mrs. Litherland came to help our K-2 students learn about STEM and make animals with pipecleaners and other items. The students enjoyed learning a new activity.Thank you Mrs. Litherland.

We will be outside today. Please send coats hats and gloves.

Thanks to the Walnut PD for stopping to play a little football this week.

Our September Students of the Month were chosen for their character, leadership, and responsibility. Congratulations to Emri Koning in 2M and Maggie Besler in 5H. We're proud of you.

Don't forget...tomorrow all Bureau Valley Schools will be dismissing at 11:00 a.m. for a School Improvement Day (no lunch will be served). PreK will be attending an all day field trip!

Dear Parent(s) or Guardian(s), The safety and welfare of our students and staff are our highest priority at Bureau Valley. Tomorrow, Friday, September 20 we will conduct a school-wide lockdown drill at Walnut. We practice safety drills throughout the year to help our staff and students know what to do in an emergency. Please know that if there is ever a real emergency situation you will be notified through our automatic systems, i.e. phone, email, etc. I am encouraging you to talk with your child, if you deem it appropriate, about the drill. Our goal, while practicing important safety procedures, is to be sure all students feel safe. Should a lock down be called, the school's plan is to inform parents as soon as possible. There will be lock down signs on the doors to inform those coming up to the school that a lock down has been called, if a lock down happens before or when school is letting out for the day. If you are a driver and see this sign, please load the children back into the vehicle and drive away. Students will be told if they are walking up to the school and see the sign they are to go to one of the designated safe locations. You will get another message when the lock down has ended. If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to call us. Respectfully, Mrs.Kristie Cady, Principal

Mrs. Cady is excited to see all your hats tomorrow! Bring a donation for our local fire departments in remembrance of 9-11.

Our library has a new look and some new expectations. Students worked together with scrabble tiles to determine the expectations on how to care for their books.

Reminder 11:00 dismissal tomorrow. No lunch served.

This morning, August 27, 2019, the school district was made aware of an alleged threat to the school from a student who was not on school grounds. The Bureau County Sheriff's Department was notified immediately. The administration and staff then performed safety protocol steps to ensure the safety of all students and staff in the building. The Sheriff’s department swiftly contained the situation by placing the student into custody. The situation will continue to be monitored by the Sheriff’s department and school administration. The District takes all threats seriously and will continue to investigate any and all allegations to ensure that we provide the safest environment possible for everyone in our district.

Students have been harvesting corn, carrots, cucumbers, and green peppers from our greenhouse this week. Not to mention looking for those famous monarch caterpillars.

Walnut Bus Shuttle Times Grades 10-12 will load the first bus which is bus number 19 driven by Tom Millard. Grade 8 last names H -Z and grade 9 will load the second bus which is bus number 7 driven by Harold Huseman. Grades 6-7 and 8th with last names A-G will load the third bus which is number 1 and driven by Mike Rowland. All three buses will leave Walnut at 7:25 am. Please be to the school by 7:20. You may enter the front door and walk through the building to your bus. Buses will return at 3:25. You may enter the school if you are picking up a sibling.

Reminder meet and greet is Thursday, August 15th in Walnut from 5:30-6:30 pm. Hope you are able to come meet your teachers.

Mark your calendars for Meet and Greet Thursday, August 15th. Bring your supplies and meet your teachers. Wyanet 4:45 - 5:30 pm Walnut 5:30 - 6:30 pm Manlius 6:00 - 7:00 pm

Don't forget online registration is going on now through Aug. 1st! In person registration will be Aug. 1st at the HS from 10 am to 6 pm. We are looking forward to a great school year! Supply List for BV Walnut: https://5il.co/91wb

Don't forget online registration is going on now through Aug. 1st! In person registration will be Aug. 1st at the HS from 10 am to 6 pm. We are looking forward to a great school year! Supply List for BV Walnut: https://5il.co/91wb

Playground Build Monday, July 15th 15 Volunteers needed at 3:00 p.m. The company will provide tools but here is a list if you would like to bring your own. T-27 Torx bit T-45 Torx bit 9/16 Socket 3/8 Nut Driver Cordless Impact or drill T45 with a security hole in the middle Tuesday, July 16th 30 Volunteers needed at 7:00 a.m. We will have the new playground installed by noon and then work on putting up the relocated playground from Buda. Lunch will be provided. Same tool list as Monday. If you can volunteer please contact District office at 815-445-3101 so we can plan accordingly.

Flower shop fun!

Summer Pop Ups are underway. Last week students had the opportunity to play and learn in the flower shop