Attention:
The Band's Fundraising Efforts
 The Meadows Valley Pep Band, in an effort to raise money
for transportation and lodging to play at the Girls State Basketball Tournament in Nampa, Idaho in a few short weeks, has
several fund raisers going on right now. Jeff Parnett explained that time is of the essence. The pep band is selling raffle
tickets for only $1.00. Pep band members are working hard to sell tickets so be sure to give them your support. Click on the
link below to view the exciting raffle prizes. The band will play at a Steelheads game in McCall on the 13th of February and
will earn some money there through the Chuck a Puck raffle. The band provides a home game feeling for our girls as they
play. This is the the first girls sports team from Meadows Valley to ever go the the state championships. We need to make
every effort to help them achieve success and cheer them on the victory. If you have any questions about the pep band fundraising
efforts, e-mail Jeff Parnett at jparnett@mvsd11.org or call the office at 347-2411.
Click Here to View Pep Band Raffle Prizes
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Meadows Valley High School
Honor Roll Semester 1
High Honors Sierra Atnip
4.06 Michaela Murphy
4.00 Randi Smith 4.00 Saige McDonald 4.00
Honors Ashley Evertson 3.64 Bryan Dixon 3.75 Ashely Gustafson 3.80 Tori Neill
3.97 Jesse Baird
3.95 Dixie Carpenter 3.62 Ashley Flaming 3.52 Kayla Nelson 3.95 Baylee Moore 3.57 Sarah Price 3.86 Haley Robertson 3.57
Elizabeth Thurman
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A Word from Mr. Flaming...
Update:
February Christmas vacation ended January 4th. January was a very
eventful month at Meadows Valley School. Meadows Valley basketball, for both the boys and girls teams,
has provided great entertainment for the New Meadows community. All of our teams are having a winning season. Our hope is
that we will see our varsity teams go to state this year! Come and support Meadows Valley basketball. Elementary basketball
started January 16th. These young players are our future. Junior high basketball practices will start for the boys
and girls on February 8th. Check the school website for details about the times for practices and games.
The month began with former
alumni students coming to the school library on January 6th. They shared their college and military experiences
with the purpose of inspiring our juniors and seniors to pursue military and civilian career paths. Alisha Pope our school
counselor put together the event and you can view the photos and more information about it on the Counselor Corner webpage.
On January 14th, twenty students in grades 4th
through 8th grade participated in the National Geographic, local Meadows Valley School District Geography Bee.
Grayson Anyan a 7th grader was our first place Geo Bee Champion. The runner up was Greg Gregerson a 6th grader.
Parents and students in the audience also participated in the Geo Bee. Thank you to all those who participated and helped
make this year’s Geography Bee a great success.
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I would like to thank the Adams County Health Center for continuing
to service our student’s dental needs. They conducted a sealant clinic on November 5th. On January 19th
they came once again and administered fluoride treatments. We really appreciate all they have done for our students. First semester ended on January 21st and our second semester
began on January 25th. We are now in the second half of our school year. We anticipate great things ahead for the
new semester. Meadows Valley Winter I.R.I (Idaho Reading Indicator) for grades Kindergarten through
3rd grade is scheduled for February 9th & 10th. Please make sure your children get plenty of rest the night before these
important tests days! The elementary
student awards for academics, citizenship, and most improved were honored on January 14th. You can view a list of those students
on the elementary website by clicking on the students of the month link on the navigation bar. Another elementary awards assembly
is scheduled for February 4th at 8:15 A.M. If you have an elementary student, you are invited to attend.
The Parent Involvement Policy for our Title I program has been approved and a parent involvement committee has been created.
The purpose of the committee is to help come up with ways to better involve parents in helping provide a high quality education
for our students. On the Parent Information page or the Title I page found on the elementary website you may click on the
link to read the Parent Involvement Policy. If you have any further questions, please e-mail me at dflaming@mvsd11.org.
Look for articles about reading on the Title I webpage as well.
It is important that you visit Power School regularly to check
the grade status of your student(s). If you need your log in information, contact Erin at the school office or call 347-2411.
I am proud to be a part of the Meadows Valley school community. Thank you for
your support. My door is always open. It is a privilege to be a part of this great community!
Dion Flaming
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Sports for Kids...Deputy Leroy Matthews (LM) Patches
Lisa Branstetter-Eldridge of Gem Designs
in Grangeville has generously donated patches to honor Leroy Matthews. The student-athletes of Meadows Valley were looking
for a way to remember Deputy Matthews who was killed this summer in an accident. Lisa helped design the patches and then generously
donated them to Meadows Valley School District. Proceeds from the sales of the patches go to benefit area youth who may need
financial help with equipment or sports fees. Students have attached them to shorts and jerseys to honor the fallen deputy.
If you would like to purchase a patch please contact Erin Branstetter at 347-2411 or ebranstetter@mvsd11.org.
If
you need to obtain your login and password information, please call the school office at 347-2411 or e-mail your request
to, Erin Branstetter.
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2010
Science Field Trip to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah
The annual Spring Science Field Trip has been a tradition at Meadows Valley High School
for over 25 years. This trip has allowed students to visit and explore such places as Yellowstone, Zion,
Bryce Canyon, Redwoods, Death Valley, Grand Canyon National Parks, and even Costa Rica. We have also been
able to incorporate various wildlife refuges, museums, and many other points of interest. This year’s
field trip is scheduled for Arches and Canyonlands National Parks, and Dead Horse Point State Park.
The field trip is totally dependent upon donations and student
fees. Despite the fact that students pay a portion of the expense, it is not nearly enough to cover the
total cost. I am writing this letter in the hopes that you will consider being a sponsor for this year’s
trip. Last year’s trip was a success only
because of the generous contributions of concerned individuals and businesses.
The Spring Science Field Trip is an educational trip in the truest sense. It is
an interdisciplinary trip incorporating English, history, literature, and health as well as the sciences of geology, biology,
botany, astronomy, and archeology. Students are required to keep a daily journal, detailing their accounts
of lessons learned and information acquired. Many students add digital pictures to their journals and keep
them for years to come. Students also collaborate in producing a digital video of the trip.
Any lessons that students will miss because of the trip must be completed before leaving.
The Spring Science Field Trip
is very important to the students of Meadows Valley. It is one of the programs that we are in a unique
position to offer because of our small size. I have had the pleasure of taking two generations of students
on the science field trip. Former students have told me of taking their own families and retracing the
field trip route. I am hopeful that in the future funding sources will return to their previous levels,
but in the interim it is important for us to ensure that students do not miss the opportunity to be part of the Spring Science
Field Trip.
Please consider being a sponsor. All donations are tax deductible. We
realize that these are difficult times for many, but any gift is greatly appreciated. In order for us to
make the necessary arrangements for the trip, we are asking that donations be received by March 26, 2010. Please
feel free to contact the school for more information. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
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