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Monday, February 9, 2026
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Fishin' in the Dark
Did you know that Mr. Romero celebrates his birthday in the summer? Mr. Romero LOVES to go fishing! While this morning’s announcement song wasn’t the exact song he requested, this one is sure to fit the vibes for Mr. Romero.
 
We have no birthdays today but on this day in history for Black History month in 1995, Dr. Bernard Harris Jr. made history as the first African American to perform an extra-vehicular activity (spacewalk), during the STS-63 mission aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery.
 
Congratulations to the 4th grade band students who played a solo at contest this week.  Kameron R, Jabrion H, & Aliyah S. received a first.  Addison C. and Olive C-K. received a second.  Great job!

Friday, February 6, 2026

Bob Marley & The Wailers - Three Little Birds
Today’s announcement song was a request from Ms. Greene to celebrate her summer birthday!
 
Happy Birthday today to Jayda R.
Happy Birthday this weekend to Briant J, Booke P, Jordyn B, Peyton B, and Axel D. Hope you have a great time celebrating your birthday.

Thursday, February 5, 2026
Jon Batiste - "FREEDOM"
Today’s announcement song was for another staff summer birthday! Mrs. Buchman has a birthday in June and requested this song by Jon Batiste!
 
Happy Birthday today to Antonio T.
 
Today in Black History was the birth of baseball legend Hank Aaron (1934).
Hank Aaron, nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank," was a legendary baseball player who broke Babe Ruth’s home run record with 755 career home runs. Known for his incredible consistency, he holds records for most RBIs and total bases. Despite facing racism while breaking records, he persevered, becoming a hero for his skill and courage. 

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
John Denver - Take Me Home, Country Roads
 
Happy Birthday to Zaria C, Kandi G, Brad M, and Gabriella T.
 
On February 4th in Black history, the most significant event is the 1913 birth of Rosa Parks, the "mother of the freedom movement" who sparked the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Rosa Parks once said, "You must never be fearful about what you are doing when it is right".
 
Don’t forget your Young Author’s stories are due next Wednesday!  You still have time!!  Remember to write and illustrate a story.  They will be displayed at the Reading Night in March.

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Kryptonite
Today’s announcement song was a request from today’s birthday girl Ms. Anna Sawyer! Happy birthday Ms. Anna we all hope you have an awesome day!
 
Happy Birthday today to Madison C. and KJ O.
Today in Black History in 1989: Lori McNeil's Tennis Win: tennis star Lori McNeil defeated Chris Evert at the Pan Pacific Open.

Monday, February 2, 2026
Jackson 5 - ABC
 
Today’s announcement song was a request from this weekend's birthday girl, Ms. Loveless! We hope you had an awesome birthday!!
 
Happy Birthday today to Delilah H. and Jeffrey D.
 
Yes, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, during the annual Groundhog Day ceremony at Gobbler's Knob in Pennsylvania. According to tradition, this sighting indicates that there will be six more weeks of winter.
 
Please congratulate the following students for getting caught with character in the month of January.  Please come to the office after announcements to pick your prize from the character cart.
 Raelynn G,  Tre G,  Ariyah E,  Carter F,  Azariah J,  Daesyn E-C,   Payton J,  Josh H,  Elizabeth R, and  Jabrion H.
 
Our February Community character word is Honesty.
 
Today begins Black History Month.  Black History Month focuses on celebrating the achievements, culture, and history of African Americans.   This year’s theme is A Century of Black History Commemorations," marking 100 years since the first celebration in 1926. This theme invites children to explore how Black history has been honored over the last century, focusing on the impact of these celebrations on modern life.
 
On this date 1897: Alfred L. Cralle patented the "Ice Cream Mold and Disher," known today as the ice cream scoop.
 
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  Please remember to continue to follow the PBIS expectations each and every day.  Let’s take a minute to reflect on the positive choices we are going to make today.

Friday, January 30, 2026
Xanadu
Today’s announcement song was a request from Mrs. Jbour! Mrs. Jbour has a birthday this coming weekend! We all hope you have a great time celebrating your birthday on Sunday. Mrs. Loveless shares a birthday with Mrs. Jbour and we will hear her birthday song on Monday!
 
Happy Birthday to Isyss C. and Jeremiah T.  Happy Birthday this weekend to Theodore B, Augustus M, Sheppard S, Mahniya S, and Tevin W.
 
Monday, February 2 is Community Day so wear your Community colors. 
 
Groundhog Day, is also celebrated on February 2nd, it is a fun, lighthearted North American tradition where a groundhog (often Punxsutawney Phil) emerges from hibernation. Legend says if he sees his shadow, winter lasts six more weeks; if not, spring comes early.
What do you think?  Will the Groundhog see his shadow?  We will see….

Thursday, January 29, 2026
We have no birthdays today on this 100th day of school!

​We are officially 100 days smarter, stronger, and kinder!
And I have seen so many 100 year oldsters today.  Great job everyone! 

Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Here Comes The Sun
Today’s announcement song was a request from Mrs. Abernathy! Mrs. Abernathy celebrates her birthday in July and yesterday was her half birthday. What an awesome song choice!
 
Welcome back!  I hope you all enjoyed your little Winter Break due to 2 Snow Days!
 
We have no birthdays today but these friends celebrated their birthdays with a day off!  We hope these friends had a great birthday- Aubree C, Chloe C, Aliyah S, Nariah A, Parker P, Evan S, Rory T, and Wesley T.
 
Today 3rd grade will attend A Safe Touch assembly.  2nd and 3rd grade are switching Specials schedules today. 2nd grade will go at 9:55, 3rd grade will go at 11:00.  Students that have opted out can report to the LC during this time.  Please send them with a sticky note letting Ms. Miriah know when to send them back.
 
Since we have had 2 Snow Days, our 100th day of school is tomorrow!  So go home and find your “fit” to represent you at 100 years old.
 
Let’s start our day with a snowman joke!  How does a snowman get to school??  By icicle!!

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
Inclement Weather – No School

​Monday, January 26, 2026
Inclement Weather – No School
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Friday, January 23, 2026
We're All In This Together
What a great song to start our Friday!  This year the musical is High School Musical!!  Stay tuned for a preview in March!
 
We have no birthdays today but we do have friends celebrating birthdays this weekend:
Joshua H, JaLiyah B, Kalea Hy, and Joel H.
 
Don’t forget Tuesday is the 100th day of school! So, make your plan to look like your 100 year old self.
 
4th grade Anime Club will meet today after school.  Pick up is at 4:45.

Thursday, January 22, 2026
Nobody's Perfect (From “Hannah Montana 2”)

Did you know that Ms. Sweet’s birthday is exactly 6 months away from Christmas? Today's announcement song was a request from Ms. Sweet whose half birthday is this weekend! What a great pick of song and an awesome message. Truly, nobody is perfect and it’s ok to make mistakes!
 
We have no birthdays today.
 
Here is a Save the Date.  Next Tuesday, January 27th is the 100 day of school if we have no snow days.  So, on the 100th day of school dress as you would look if you were a 100 years old.
 
Wow!  100 days of school!  Time flies when you are having fun!
 
4th Grade Anime club will meet tomorrow after school from 3:30-4:45.

Wednesday, January 21, 2026
We have no birthdays today.
 
Today is an early dismissal day.  We are dismissed at 1:45 and will have a 1:45 specials schedule.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Ordinary (feat. Luke Combs) - Live from Lollapalooza
Today’s announcement song is for Ms. Wiegmann’s half birthday! Ms. Wiegmann gets to celebrate her birthday in the summertime :) Great song pick!
 
Happy Birthday today to Braiden S, Aaliyah W, Asher W, and Joshua H.
 
Tomorrow is an early dismissal day. We are dismissed at 1:45 and will run a 1:45 schedule.

Friday, January 16, 2026
BRELAND feat.  Mickey Guyton - Cross Country
Today’s announcement song was a request from Ms. Eubanks! Today is her Half Birthday!!
 
We have no birthdays today but this weekend we have a few friends celebrating birthdays:
Jacob G. and Deisy Loja T.
 
The friends who went to the movies had a wonderful time.  Your behavior was awesome!  Thank you, Mrs. Jbour and the PBIS team for planning and funding a super reward!
Hopefully the students who stayed back for the reteach morning can earn the 4th quarter reward.
 
This weekend we have a 3-day weekend.  Monday there is no school in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Martin Luther King, Jr. led the civil rights movement in the United States. He used nonviolent, or peaceful, protest to try to get equal rights for African Americans. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. We honor him on the 3rd Monday in January, although he was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on January 15, 1929.

Thursday, January 15, 2026
Alabama - Mountain Music
 
Today’s announcement song was a request from Mrs. Grohmann! Mrs. Grohmann has a summer birthday on July 15 making today her half birthday! Happy half birthday Mrs. Grohmann and great song choice!
 
Happy Birthday today to Carlton W. 
 
Today is our PBIS party!!  Congratulations to all the students that earned the party.  The students that did not earn it, there are still 2 PBIS parties left this school year!  Follow the PBIS expectations and you will be able to attend with everyone else. 

Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Alex Warren - Ordinary
Today’s announcement song is for another staff summer birthday! Today is our PreK teacher, Mrs. Wallace’s half birthday! Great song pick, Mrs. Wallace!
 
Happy Birthday today to Alivia C, Trinity D, Kennadi G, and K’Arri W.
 
Tomorrow is the big day!  It is our PBIS reward Movie Day.  The friends who have earned the movie will be leaving at 8:45. Please make sure you are ready and in your homeroom at 8:45. We are going by bus to the Lincoln Theatre to see Zootopia 2.
We will be returning at 11:15.
Please show your best behavior.  I know you will because you have earned a great reward!

Tuesday, January 13, 2026
New Day
 
Today’s announcement song is for Miss Mia’s summer birthday!! What a nice pick! A true SOUL legend, Patti Labelle. Her powerful vocals make her the perfect mentor for her god daughter Mariah Carey!!
 
Happy Birthday today to Forrest B. and Eli D.
 
Congratulations to First Grade for Winning Spirit Day!  Wow!  Way to go first grade!
What is it going to be? A pajama day? A movie day? A dance party?  We cannot wait to see what you choose.
Next Spirit Day is Thursday, February 19.

Monday, January 12, 2026
Van Morrison - Brown Eyed Girl

Today’s announcement song is a request from today's birthday girl, Mrs. Ackerman!! This is such a great song and here’s a fun fact - Morrison never received a single royalty for this song due to a bad contract. He considered it a “throwaway” song that would never reach the popularity that it did!
 
Happy Birthday today to Delilah H.
 
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  Please remember to continue to follow the PBIS expectations each and every day.  Let’s take a minute to reflect on the positive choices we are going to make today.
 
Friday, January 9, 2026
Billy Joel - Uptown Girl
Today’s announcement song was a request from Mrs. Burrow! Mrs. Burrow has a summer birthday in July!

Fun fact about the artist of this song, Billy Joel- we all know how hard it can be to get concert tickets due to scalping, in order to avoid that issue, Billy Joel gives away the first row of his concert tickets to his genuine fans. For FREE!

​Happy Birthday today to Journee B. and Daesyn Eads C.
Happy Birthday this weekend to Tre Myia C. and Treasure S.

Thursday, January 8, 2026
Sara Evans- Born To Fly
Today’s announcement song is for Mrs. Gallaher’s summer birthday! Born to Fly is one of Mrs. Gallaher’s favorite karaoke songs and favorite lyrics to live by.
 
Happy Birthday to Izra P and DaNyiah S.
 
Happy Spirit Day!  What a way to start the year!  I see so much Belle Valley Spirit!
Please report your Spirit Day totals to your Pride representative:
Kindergarten-Mrs. Leach
1st Grade-Ms. McDaniel
2nd Grade-Mrs. Gallaher
3rd Grade-Mrs. Chandler
4th Grade-Ms. Rebecca Miller
 
Can’t wait to see who wins!  This will be a tight race!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Jonny Diaz - Breathe

​Today’s announcement song was a request from one of our teachers who has a summer birthday! Ms. Obert has a birthday in July and chose this song because it is one that she uses to celebrate when she hits a new PR! PR stands for Personal Record and Ms. Obert is a major goal crusher. She must listen to this song a lot!
 
Happy Birthday to Kyrie H.
 
Tomorrow is the first Spirit Day of 2026!  Yes, get that bomber gear and red and Black ready for tomorrow!  The grade with the most Bomber Spirit will win a trip to the Bomber Bounty!
Let’s start 2026 strong!

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Year 3000 - Jonas Brothers

Today’s announcement song was a request from today’s birthday girl Mrs. Mueller! The song is “Year 3000” by the Jonas Brothers. Make sure if you see Mrs. Mueller today you wish her a happy birthday!

​Also having a birthday today is Lillian C. and Almri H.
Happy Birthday yesterday to Royal D, Madelyn P, and Carlton W.  So sorry we missed these, hope you had a great birthday.

Bus C is running late today!  Please excuse those students.

We completed our PBIS bootcamp yesterday.  Please remember to follow the expectations.  The cafeteria was great!

Monday, January 5, 2026
Don't Stop Me Now - Queen
Today’s announcement song was a request from Mr. Weiler who celebrated his birthday on Saturday! It’s a great song choice since students are always havin’ a good time and havin’ a ball in PE! If you see Mr. Weiler today be sure to wish him a happy “belated” birthday, which means “happy late birthday”!
 
Welcome back everyone!  It’s so good to see everyone back at school!  I hope you all enjoyed your break and are ready to get the new year started!  We are having PBIS bootcamp today to refresh our minds of the school expectations.  Respectful, responsible, and ready to learn at all times.  This is a new year, new start, so Please continue to make good decisions in all areas.  Today is our community day!  We are focusing on kindness for the month of January.  So, boys and girls, please take a moment to think about one kind thing you can do for your classmate today.

Monday December 22,2025 – January 2, 2026
No School – Holiday Break!
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