New book marks in the library today.
Kynzleigh Garza and Payton Adams showing their art work that has been on display in the office. Thank you for sharing your work girls.
Preschool had fun with their guys tonight! They will drive to their drive in movie next week at school.
Reminder to students to wear red white and blue tomorrow. We will honor our Veterans at 10.
In honor of our Veterans we are collecting items of need. Once we have the needed items they will be boxed and given to Veterans. Please send items with any K-5 student in Walnut.
Our October Students of the Month were chosen for their character, leadership, and responsibility. Congratulations to Harper Skaggs in 1D and Carson Michlig in 4B. We're proud of you.
Due to the forecast we will NOT be going to the nursing home tomorrow for our costume parade. We will however parade around the gym allowing classes to see each others costumes. Our parade will be at approximately 1:30 followed by classroom celebrations.
Our book fair begins this week. Students may shop during their library time and parents may shop during parent/teacher conferences on 11/5 and 11/7. Attached is the website to set up an ewallet account or order books online.
bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/bureauvalleynorth. Please contact the school with any questions.
Friday, Oct. 25th Bureau Valley Walnut Elementary celebrated make a difference day. Annie Nichols from the high school came to share her worm knowledge. The high school German Club has been composting for years. Now students in Walnut will have our own bins! We will be recycling.
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.