Friday, January 24, 2019
Teachers: Please send any students who made their AR goal last quarter down to the Library after announcements for their AR reward.
7th grade AR drawing winners are Shamara N, Elijah J, Autumn C, and Natalie E. Go to Mrs. Stevens’ classroom after homeroom to get your treats. Keep reading and taking tests to earn tickets.
Congratulations to all 5th and 6th grade girls that made the volleyball team. Practice will begin Monday morning at 6:30. Please come prepared and ready to begin practice at 6:30 and enter through the ESP doors.
Teachers please allow volleyball players to leave class at 1:50 today to go change for the pep assembly at 2. Go bombers!
Congratulations to the Belle Valley math team for placing second overall at Belleville East High School math competition yesterday. This competition includes Belleville public schools and private schools, so this is an amazing achievement! Four seventh graders placed in the top 10: Xavier H. placed 10th, Madison K. placed 7th, Willow W. placed 6th, and Peter L. placed 4th. Our calculator and no calculator teams both accumulated enough points to put us in second place. Zach B, Carter L, Bralen M, Alex S, Jillian B, Lily C, and Loegon P. contributed to the win. Great job mathematicians!
Good luck to the 8th Grade girls’ volleyball team as they compete in their season-opening tournament tomorrow at Whiteside. The girls play at 9:00 and 11:00 am, and if they win both matches, they play in the championship playoffs in the afternoon.
Happy Birthday today to Jillian B! Also happy early birthday this weekend to Janyiah S!
Thursday, January 23, 2020
The Belle Valley Bombers Scholar Bowl team continues to dominate beating Signal Hill Wednesday evening 265-135. If you see Jaden W, you can refer to him as BEAST! Jaden grabbed an unprecedented 6 toss ups. Carter L. performed at his usual standard, grabbing 4 toss ups. Loegon P. claimed 2 toss ups, and Marcus G. snatched one toss up toward the end of the game. All team members contributed to bonus question points. Mrs. Jbour is most pleased.
Our Belle Valley Chess team had two tough losses yesterday against Shiloh and Pontiac. However, we managed to earn some points thanks to Peter L, who got a stalemate, earning us 1.5 points against Shiloh. Then against Pontiac, Kaden K. got a checkmate and received 2 points in that match. All the boys put up a great fight and did not go down easily!
5th & 6th Grade Girls Group will meet today in Mrs. Johnson’s classroom. Please follow hallway expectations on the way down.
Happy Birthday today to N’Khaiya J. and Briannah R!
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
8th grade: Today is the last day to purchase your promotion ceremony gown for $20.
If you do not have a gown, you will not be participating in the promotion ceremony.
Our Chess team has two matches this afternoon against a very competitive Shiloh & Pontiac. Wish a team member good luck!! Team, please report to Mrs. Cole’s room right after dismissal today to load the bus!
We have some belated birthdays to announce.
Happy Birthday last Friday to Collin D, Theodore Y, and Kegan B! Also, Happy Birthday this past weekend to Jordan W, Zoe T, Jamal B, Larry B, Lily S, Katerra T, and Emma G! And Happy Birthday yesterday to Noah K! We hope you all stayed warm and enjoyed your special today! Today we’d like to wish Jason N. and Aking A. a very Happy Birthday!
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
8th grade: This is your final reminder to get your $20 to Ms. Brombolich for your promotion ceremony gown which is due tomorrow Wednesday, January, 22. If you do not have a gown, you will not be participating in the promotion ceremony.
The bowling team list has been posted outside of Mr. Clark's door. Stop by at some point today, to see if you made the team and to grab a schedule. There will be no practice this afternoon. Practices will resume as scheduled tomorrow.
5th grade girls’ volleyball tryout are this Thursday and Friday. Please make sure all your paperwork is turned in before tryouts. Also, remember to enter through the ESP doors.
Math team practice today during lunch and learning lab in the chorus room.
Monday, January 20, 2020
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School
Friday, January 17,2020
Inclement Weather - No School
Thursday, January 16, 2020
8th grade: You have only 3 days remaining to purchase your promotion ceremony gown. YOU MUST have a gown in order to participate in the ceremony. Josten’s will be here to measure you for it. If not paid when they come to measure you, you will NOT be going through the ceremony! Bring your $20 in tomorrow to Ms. Brombolich!
Math team practice today during lunch and learning lab in the library.
Reminder- Tomorrow is Hat day. Please bring $1 and wear your hat. Support our PTO
The Belle Valley Bombers Scholar Bowl team clinched a nail-biter against Shiloh last night, winning on the last question, 200-190. Team Captain Carter L. led the team with 3 toss-ups. Jaden W. and Peter L. were close on his heels with 2 toss ups each. Johnny B. & Zach B. both put up points with 1 correct toss up each. The entire team contributed to the overall win. Mrs. Jbour has high, high hopes for this season!
Boys’ volleyball practice is cancelled today. Please make arrangements to go home right after school. Once again boys’ volleyball practice today is cancelled. There will still be practice Friday as scheduled till 4:30.
The 8th grade girls’ basketball team ended their season last night with a hard fought loss to Whiteside. The warriors came out tough scoring 15 points in the first half. The Bombers turned it up in the 3rd quarter with Shayla J. sinking 2, three point shots, quickly cutting their opponents lead to 3 points. In the end it just wasn’t our night. The Lady Bombers had a great season! Please return your uniform and practice jersey to Ms. Belt. We will have a party when everyone has turned them in.
5th & 6th Grade Girls Group will meet today in Mrs. Johnson’s room. Please follow hallway expectations.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
8th graders - Tonight is the Orientation for parents and students who are going to high school next year at Belleville East at 7:15 pm in the Performing Arts Center.
Math team practice today during lunch and learning lab in the library.
All boys who have signed up and are attending bowling tryout this afternoon, please meet in Mr. Clark's room immediately after school to take the bus to the bowling alley. Remember that you will need to be picked up from Bel-Air Bowl at 5:00!
The 8th grade girls’ basketball team begin their road to a state championship tonight! Come support your team tonight at 5:30 at Whiteside school. Go Lady Bombers!!
Reminder - Friday is Hat day. Please bring $1 and wear your hat. Support our PTO.
Happy Birthday today to Alijah B!
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Reminder: 8th graders - Orientation for parents and students who are going to high school next year at Belleville East is tomorrow Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7:15 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Belleville East.
NO math team practice today.
Attention 7th grade boys’ basketball: Please return uniforms and practice jerseys to Coach Ryan or Mr. Gleadle by this Friday the 17th.
Attention 5th and 6th Grade girls’ volleyball, tryouts begin next week, January 21st and 22nd for 6th grade and 23rd and 24th for 5th grade. Tryouts are at 6:30 a.m. in Wamsar gym. A list of girls who have turned in all their paperwork and physicals are posted on the window of the fitness room. If your name is not on the list, see Mrs. Kaz. or Mrs. Zeiter to find out what you are missing.
Last night the Belle Valley Chess team lost to a competitive West Jr. High team. The boys were well-matched and all 6 players played extremely defensive games. Peter L. checkmated his 4 points on board 1, and Joe T. won us 1.5 points for a stalemate on board 2. There were a lot of first timers playing last night and Coach Cole is very proud of the efforts and talent the other players showed!
Reminder: PTO Hat Day is this Friday.
Happy Birthday today to Kimya M!
Monday, January 13, 2020
Reminder: 8th graders - Orientation for parents and students who are going to high school next year at Belleville East is this Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7:15 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Belleville East.
Due to the snow day on Monday, December 16th, the Coach Limo Party Bus to the Edge has been rescheduled for this Friday, January 17, 2020. If you were one of the winners, please come to the office after these announcements. Thank you.
Please dismiss the 8th grade band students attending the feeder festival from class at 9:20.
Tonight, our Chess Team has a match against Belleville West at 4:00 PM. Please wish a chess member good luck today!! Team, please report to Mrs. Cole’s room right after school, we will load the bus by 3!
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet today in the life skills room at 9:30. Please observe hallway expectations on your way there.
Math team practice today during lunch and learning lab in the library.
Reminder: PTO Hat Day is this Friday.
Happy Birthday today to Jermya W!
Friday, January 10, 2019
The drawing for our first semester SPIRIT DAY free pizza party has a winner!! Congratulations to Mrs. Kuethe’s homeroom, you will get to enjoy your free pizza party for showing your Bomber Pride!
There is a tie with 3 homerooms for January’s spirit award!! Congratulations to Mrs. Ruppel’s homeroom, Mrs. Kuethe’s homeroom, and Mrs. Brombolich’s homeroom! All three homerooms will be entered into the drawing for the free pizza party at the end of second semester! There’s still time to get into the drawing too, just show your Bomber Pride on the next school spirit days to help your homeroom win each month.
Reminder 5th and 6th Grade girls’ volleyball tryouts are coming up. 5th grade tryouts will be January 23 and 24th at 6:30 am in the Wamsar gym. 6th grade tryouts are on January 21 and 22 at 6:30 am in the Wamsar gym. Make sure you have your sports waiver, sports physical and all fees paid before try-outs. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Kaz or Mrs. Zeiter.
7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball traveled to Fulton for games last night and in the 7th grade game the boys came up short to a speedy Fulton team 29-23. The 7th grade Bombers finished the season with an 11-7 record bringing home 2 tournament trophies! Coach Ryan is proud of all his players and is excited for next season! Go Bombers.
In the 8th grade game, it was a slow start for the Bombers and at the end of the 1st quarter it was tied at 11. The team picked it up in the 2nd quarter and went into halftime up 27-20. After the half, the Bombers lost composure and were not patient on offense the rest of the way. It was back and forth the 4th quarter and the bombers ended up losing by 2 points. It was a tough loss but hopefully it will be a good learning experience.
There IS 8th grade girls’ basketball practice today after school. Mr. Clark will be your coach.
If you are participating in the spelling bee at Grant this morning, please meet in the office at 8:15.
Happy birthday today to Isaiah S! Also happy early birthday this weekend to Mr. Spaeth!
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Belle Valley Scholar Bowl team came out swinging in their first match yesterday against Pontiac, dominating the match with a final score of 275-120. Jaden W. made a big splash in his debut as a Scholar Bowler with the most correct toss up answers at 4. Carter “The Spider” L. was close on his heels with 3 correct toss ups. Peter L. also contributed with 2 correct toss ups, and Loegon P, Cora T, and Linkin R. all put up points with 1 correct toss up each. As a team, the Bombers claimed 32 bonus questions. Mrs. Jbour is exceedingly pleased with her team’s performance and is looking forward to a very successful season!
Our Chess Team also started the season off with a bang! We won by a point, scoring 8-7, against a very competitive Wolf Branch team. Then nearly swept Whiteside by winning 13-2! Great work to the boys that played yesterday, and it was especially important that all the team members were there supporting each other! See you at practice this afternoon!
5th & 6th grade Girls Group will meet today in Mrs. Johnson’s room. Please follow hallway expectations on your way down.
8th grade girls’ basketball team will have practice today after school.
Happy birthday today to Malik S, Jayden S, and our very own superintendent Mr. Gale!
Math team practice today during lunch and learning lab in the library.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Both 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams took on quick teams from Carriel Junior High. In the 7th grade game the Bombers came out quick and led 22-10 at halftime. Carriel got within 3 points with one minute remaining in the game but the Bombers held on for a 45-38 win.
In the 8th grade game the team played slow and sluggish throughout the game and had a very hard time finding their rhythm. Even though the team played poorly, they still had a chance to win the game with one minute to good. The Bombers ended up losing 45-41. Jordan L. led all scorers with 22 points. Both 7th and 8th grade boys play at Fulton Junior High tomorrow night. Bus time is 4:30, game time is 5:30.
Attention boys trying out for volleyball. Tryouts are today right after school in the elementary gym. Please make sure you have made arrangements for a ride at 3:00. Once again, tryouts today will end at 3:00. Good luck and have fun at tryouts boys.
The Chess Team has two matches this afternoon against Wolf Branch and Whiteside! Chess team members, please report to Mrs. Cole’s room after the early dismissal today!
This is a reminder that 5th & 6th Grade Girls Group meets on Thursdays! See you girls tomorrow in Mrs. Johnson’s room!
No birthdays today, but I’d like to recognize a special birthday we forgot over the break. Happy belated birthday to our very own Mrs. Ham!!!! We all hope you enjoyed your day!
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Attention boys trying out for volleyball. Tryouts start tomorrow right after school in the elementary gym. With it being an early dismissal day tryouts will end at 3:00. Please make arrangements for a ride at 3:00. Also, if you don't see your name on the tryout list posted on the fitness rooms hallway window, please see coach Weiler today in the elementary gym to sign up and check physical, waiver, and fees. Coach Weiler is looking forward to starting another fun volleyball season.
Happy Birthday to Damien D!
Monday, January 6, 2020
Congratulations to the POP Winners for January: Kenny R, Ryan W, Kiya W, Brooke B, & Jamal M. Please come to the office after these announcements.
Mrs. Eell’s needs the following students to come to her room after announcements Jordan L, Peter L, N’Khaiya J, and Alyssa A.
Reminder: Both 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams have practice today after school.
The 8th grade boys’ basketball team will then be honored at tonight's Belleville east basketball game. The team will be introduced at halftime of the varsity game. Come cheer on your Bombers and root for the Lancers. Tomorrow both the 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams will be playing at home against Carriel of O'Fallon. 7th grade game starts at 5:30.
The math team has practice today during lunch and learning lab. Please meet in the chorus room as soon as you get your lunch.
7th and 8th grade girls have volleyball tryouts today after school. Meet in the Wamser Gym. Please check the list outside the chorus room to see if you have all your paperwork in and are able to try out.
December 21, 2020 - January 5, 2020
Holiday Break – No School
Friday, December 20, 2019
Please dismiss the jazz band and chorus students as soon as possible to prepare for the assembly this morning.
Ms. Kaiping and Mrs. Stevens want to congratulate the AR star drawing winners for the end of second quarter: Seneca S, Rob W, Reggie K, Natalie E, Darnell E, Andrew E, and Garrett S. Please come to Mrs. Steven’s room right after announcements. The 7th grade AR goal winners will be drawn this afternoon. Two lucky 7th graders will be receiving a FireHD Tablet.
Volleyball tryouts for 7th and 8th grade start the first day back from Winter Break. A list is posted outside the chorus room of those who have all their paperwork turned in and fees paid. If your name is not on the list, you cannot try out until you get your physical and waiver turned in. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Kowalski or Mr. Gleadle TODAY.
Attention boys trying out for volleyball. Please check the list posted on the outside of the fitness room. This list shows who is currently able to try out for volleyball on Jan 8th. If you would like to try out and don't see your name on the list, please take time today to see coach Weiler in elementary gym. You cannot tryout if you don't have a current physical, sports waiver, and all fees paid.
Happy Birthday today to Jaylen W, Kaidon J, Robert M, Darnell E, Rollie N, and Felisa M! Also happy Birthday to these students over the break Bella S, James L, Jaiden K, KeAnni J, Briannia O, Autumn T, Lee S, Garrett S, Jamal M, Kelli J, Jordan L, Davonta P, Mrs. Alibailzadeh, and Mrs. Billhartz! We hope you all have a great birthday and a great holiday break!
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Great job to all of the band and chorus students on a wonderful concert last night. Mrs. Haas and Mrs. Bennett are so proud of you!
Happy Birthday to Jashawn H. and Lea K!
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Our Siteman Cancer Penny War is still going!! We will collect tomorrow, Thursday, as well!! In first place, and winning with a large lead of 1,347 points, we have the 7th grade. In second place, we have 5th grade with 195 points. 8th grade is in 3rd place and 6th grade in last place so far. There is still time this week to donate to the penny war for the Siteman Cancer Center. Keep bringing in your dollars and pennies to help your grade level win and so you can see other grade level teachers get a PIE in the FACE!!
5th & 6th grade Girls Group will meet TOMORROW (Thursday) in Mrs. Johnson’s room.
Chess team, there WILL be practice today. Please report to Mrs. Cole’s rooms after school.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls Group will meet today in the Life Skills Room at 9:30.
Happy Birthday today to Aiden C. and Lathan C!
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Inclement weather – No School
Monday, December 16, 2019
Inclement weather – No School
Friday, December 13, 2019
And the December spirit winner is...Mrs. Jackson-Taylor’s homeroom!! Your homeroom will be added to the drawing for the free pizza party!
Students, do you want to see Mrs. Stevens throw a pie in Mr. Strausbaugh’s face? How about Mr. Spaeth? Well, bring in your loose change and start filling up your favorite grade level teachers’ jug! Mrs. Stevens needs your support in order to make this dream become a reality and also support the Siteman Cancer Research Center. Donations will be taken until next Wednesday, so start donating!
Attention bowlers! Come by Mr. Clark's room to sign up for Bowling Tryouts! Tryouts will be held the week of January 13th. All players must have a current physical and waiver on file in order to try out and all fees must be paid.
Attention boys trying out for volleyball! If you signed up already you should receive a pre tryout slip from your homeroom teacher today that will show you what you still need to turn in to be able to try out on January 8th-10th. You must have a current physical, waiver, and all fees paid to try out. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for boys’ volleyball still please see coach Weiler in the elementary gym.
Happy birthday this weekend to Kahmon T, Madison K, and Eric W! We hope you have a great day!
Thursday, December 12, 2019
5th & 6th Grade Girls Group will meet today in Mrs. Johnson’s room!
Students, do you want to see Mrs. Eells throw a pie in Mr. Gleadle’s face? How about Mr. Spaeth? Well, bring in your loose change and start filling up your favorite grade level teachers’ jug! Mrs. Eells needs your support in order to make this dream become a reality and also support the Siteman Cancer Research Center. Donations will be taken until next Wednesday.
Attention bowlers! Come by Mr. Clark's room to sign up for Bowling Tryouts! Tryouts will be held the week of January 13th. All players must have a current physical and waiver on file in order to try out.
The 8th grade boys’ basketball team took on an undefeated Emge team last night in the semifinals of the conference tournament last night. The team got off to a good start with intense press defense which helped them take a lead into the second half. It was a physical game and many fouls were called on the Bombers in second half. The fourth quarter was back and forth, and it came down to a missed last second shot. The Bombers lost by one point. The Bombers play for third place in the conference tournament tonight at 5:00 at central. Bus is at 4.
6th grade boys’ basketball team played for the championship last night against Whiteside. They showed excellent teamwork and played extremely hard. The coaches are very proud of the sportsmanship that was displayed. These boys truly made Belle Valley look good. Unfortunately, Whiteside won the game by one point. The boys brought home a 2nd place trophy for the tournament. Way to go Bombers!
The 8th grade Lady Bombers played a hard fought game last night beating Central Jr. High 24-18 in overtime. The score was tied for most of the game but the Bombers wanted the win and pulled off the victory. Scoring for the Bombers were Nyla W. with 9 points, Amya J. with 7 points, Raniya W. with 6 points, and Serenity C. with 2 points. Great game girls, and congratulations on a win to finish the conference!
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Do you want a FREE pizza party for your homeroom? Then help your homeroom out tomorrow and dress up in your Bomber gear and red and white so that your homeroom is the classroom with the most participation in tomorrow’s SPIRIT day! The winning classroom is entered into the drawing for a free pizza party! Let’s go Bombers!!
5th & 6th grade Girls Group will NOT meet today. We will meet tomorrow, on Thursday!
The 8 grade boys’ basketball started their conference tournament last night against Joseph Arthur. It was a sloppy first half as the Bombers rushed their play. They went into the half down by one. It was a close game the whole second half. In the final 4 minutes the Bomber Press kicked in and wore down J. Arthur. In a matter of two minutes the Bombers were up ten points and they never looked back. Jacori A. and Jordan L. led the team with 18 points each. The Bombers play again tonight at 7 pm at Central Junior High.
The 8th grade Lady Bombers played in their conference tournament last night against Shiloh Middle school. Scoring for the Bombers were Amya J, Nyla W, Tajoya D, and Raniya W. We play again tonight at 6:30 at Abe Lincoln wearing Be there at 6 in your red uniform!
The 6th grade boys’ basketball team won their game last night against Wolf Branch and play for the championship tonight against Whiteside at Emge at 6. Boys should be there by 5:00 in their red uniform. Let’s go Bombers!
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet today in her classroom at the start of 2A. Please observe hallway expectations on your way there.
The 6th grade boys’ basketball team won against Jo Arthur last night in the first game of their tournament. Tonight, they play Wolf Branch at Emge School at 5pm. Come out to cheer on our team.
Chess Team, there is a meeting today after school until 4 pm. Please meet in Mrs. Cole’s room.
Attention Belle Valley bowlers, the signup sheet for bowling tryouts is posted on Mr. Clark's door. Be sure to stop by and add your name if you are interested in trying out. Tryouts will be held the week of January 13th. All players must have a completed sports physical and waiver in order to tryout.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Week one of the Penny Wars is now complete. 5th grade is in first place, 7th grade is in second place, 8th grade is in third place, and 6th grade is in last place. It is a close race between each place right now! Keep bringing in those dollars and pennies to donate to your grade level so you can win and keep bringing in your quarters, nickels, and dimes to donate for the other grade levels so one of them gets to have a pie in their face! So far we have raised $110.36 for Siteman, we have two more weeks to raise our donations to help fight cancer!!
Friday night, the 7th grade Lady Bombers played their last game of the season against Wolf Branch in their end of season tournament. Our ladies came out strong and were able to take the lead early on in the game. After half-time, Wolf Branch was just a little bit quicker giving them the upper hand. In the end we couldn't bring home the win. The final score was 20-26. Although we weren't able to advance in the tournament, Coach Clark and Coach Belt are very proud of the team you have become this season. Great season ladies!!
BOMB-BOTS, ASSEMBLE! On Saturday, the Belle Valley Bomb-Bots robotics team competed at Whiteside Middle School against 30 other teams from Southern Illinois. Matt W, Rob W, Cambria T, Gavin S, Garrett S, Peter L, Tommy D, Jillian Bt, Kegan B, Programming Captain Braylon H, Engineering Captain Linkin R, and Project Captain Carter L, all worked extremely hard over the last month during their lunches, after school, on Saturday mornings, and multiple days over Thanksgiving break. All of their hard work showed at the competition on Saturday as the team demonstrated core values, presented their project to help the homeless, and problem solved to increase their score on the robotics table. Coach Strausbaugh is extremely proud of them and could not ask for a better team. Even though the Bomb-Bots did not qualify for the State Tournament, they gained experience, learned a lot, had fun, and will be even better prepared for next season! One… Two.. Three… BOMB-BOTS! BOMB-BOTS, ROLL OUT!
Cheerleaders, tonight you have night practice from 6-8. See you there!
First Scholar Bowl Practice is today after school until 4:00.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet tomorrow instead of today during 2B.
Friday, December 6, 2019
It’s that time of year again to start raising money to help fight cancer. Many of our faculty and students have known someone who has been diagnosed with this terrible disease, but the doctors at the Siteman Cancer Center have been working hard to help find a cure. With our help, the money that we raise goes towards those patients in need and to help find a way to beat cancer. So, start bringing in your loose change and let’s start helping today! Donations will be taken every morning until the Tuesday the 17th.
Please take a moment to congratulate the following students for making the 2020 Belle Valley Scholar Bowl Team:
Carter L. (Captain),Peter L, Bralen M, Jaden W, Johnny B, Jillian B. Zach B, Cora T, Nolan K, Nick B, Marcus G, Linkin R, Jordan H, Loegon P, Saraha SanchezS. Our first practice will be this coming Monday, December 9 until 4:00. See you there!
Our top fifth grade math students participated in the ICTM math contest yesterday and coming in first in the individual competition was Olivia K. Sha’nyha A. placed second. The first place team was Malia T, Audree K, Olivia K, Peyton G, and Brooklyn B. Awesome work fifth grade!
Adding to the celebration …
Please Congratulate the members of the 2019-2020 Belle Valley Chess Team
Bralen M, Zach B, Peter L, Trent A, Joe T, Isaiah S, Marquise K, Kaden K, Amir J, Alex W, Miles J, Ethan C.
We will have a mandatory meeting next week on Tuesday, December 10th. Please report to Mrs. Cole’s room at that time.
The 7th and 8th grade Bombers played their final home games of the season last night and both teams won big against High Mount. In the 7th grade game the boys played great team defense and spread the scoring throughout the team! Great way to finish the regular season. The 7th grade Bombers play in their conference tournament on Saturday here at Belle Valley! Come out and support your peers! Goooooo Bombers!!
Belle Valley celebrated the 8th grade boys' basketball team last night honoring the players , cheerleaders and their parents before the game. After the celebration, it was all business as the Bombers put a hurting on Highmount. The final score was 53-16. Good job to all 8th graders. The Bombers next take on Dupo this Saturday at the grant shoot out at 11 am.
The fifth grade Girls Basketball team ended their successful season last night with a win against Signal Hill. The team’s final record for the season was 9-1. This team always gave maximum effort at every practice and game all season and improved tremendously throughout the season.
Happy birthday today to Drake M, Nyla W, and Ava C! Also happy early birthday to Dalon F, Vivian M, Jeremiah N, Camren J, Saniyah P, and our very own Mrs. W and Mr. Sawyer!!!
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Attention students, we need YOU to help us beat cancer. Start bringing in your loose change and fill up your grade levels’ jug in the morning. The grade level that raises the most money will get to throw pies in the faces of the losing grade level. So, start donating!
Chess Team Tryouts are TODAY!! Please go directly to the middle school computer lab after announcements this afternoon. Plan to have someone pick you up by 4 PM this afternoon!
Happy Birthday today to Keyonna A, Kendrea W, and CJ A!
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Attention students, we need YOU to help us beat cancer. Start bringing in your loose change and fill up your grade levels’ jug in the morning. The grade level that raises the most money will get to throw pies in the faces of the losing grade level. So, start donating today!
5th and 6th grade both played hard and defeated the Emge Eagles last night.
The 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams traveled to Shiloh last night and in The 7th grade game the Bombers played a very strong team game and every player on the team scored points including Darnell E, Jeremiah N, Lamez P, and Kevin B. The final score was 59-11. Bombers are back in action Thursday at home against High Mount.
In the 8th grade game the Bombers played great suffocating defense and got off to a fast start. At halftime the Bombers led 29-4. In the second half the Bombers again played great team defense. The Bombers out rebounded Shiloh 37-17. Belle Valley won the game 44 -15. Thursday night is 8th grade recognition night for the team. So, come out and root for the good guys. Go Bombers!!
The 8th grade Lady Bombers played their last home game of the season last night. Nyla W. scored 14 points and played the best game of her season. Shayla J. scored 9 points and had the best dressed fans at the game. Amya J. scored 4 points and Serenity C. and Tajoya D. both scored 2 points. It was a tough game that got exciting in the 4th quarter when we came back within 9 points to add to the excitement. We improved so much from our first game to now, Ms. Belt is super proud of this team!
Last night, the 7th grade Lady Bombers played one of their best games of the season against Shiloh. Although we were coming off of a ten day break, our ladies came out ready to perform for their last home game. Jelia B. was able to snag a rebound and did a great job playing guard. Willow W. scored a point and also grabbed a rebound. Seneca S. was able to get two rebounds and a steal. Lilly C. had 5 rebounds. Both Kourtlyn R. and Janiyah S. had nine rebounds, one steal, and two points. Raniyah W. had a stand out performance with 4 rebounds, 13 steals, and 18 total points. The final score was 24-15. Great job ladies!! Don't forget we will have practice after school today.
Scholar bowl tryouts are here! Potential candidates report to Mrs. Jbour’s room with your Chromebook in hand right after school. Please make sure your ride knows to be here by 4:00 to pick you up. Good luck!
Chess Team Tryouts are tomorrow!! Signup sheet is on Mrs. Cole’s door. Plan to have someone pick you up by 4 PM Thursday afternoon.
If you participated in the spelling bee yesterday, please stop by Mrs. Eells’s room after announcements.
5th & 6th grade Girls Group will meet today in Mrs. Johnson’s room during their recess time. Please follow hallway expectations on your way down.
Happy birthday today to Ava C!!
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Do you want to see Mrs. Eells throw a pie in Mrs. Ham’s face? How about Mrs. Kaipings? Well start digging through your couch cushions and find your spare change because it’s that time of year again to start our annual Siteman Cancer fundraiser! The grade level that raises the most money will get to pie the losing grade level, so start donating now!
Scholar bowl tryouts are tomorrow! There is still time to sign up. Please come to Mrs. Jbour’s room right after school tomorrow and bring your Chromebook with you. Please have your ride here by 4:00 to pick you up.
If you are a 7th or 8th grade girl who wants to try out for volleyball, and you haven’t signed up yet, please see Mr. Gleadle or Mrs. Kowalski today.
Chess Team Tryouts are this Thursday! Signup sheet is on Mrs. Cole’s door! Plan to have someone pick you up by 4 PM Thursday afternoon.
Some of our Belle Valley 6th and 8th graders recently participated in the ICTM math contest. 8th grade first place winners were Zach B. and Jordan L. The top team was Kegan B, Carter L, AuMaurion J, Alex S, and Bralon M. The top individual for sixth grade was Ion T. The first-place team was Bella C, Gabby P, Meighan S, Keyleigh G, and Baileigh N. Congratulations and good job 6th and 8th graders!
The 8th grade Lady Bombers have their parent appreciation night tonight. Come out and support the team in celebrating their last home game of a great season!! We play at 7:00 tonight! See you there!
Great job to the band and chorus students who represented Belle Valley yesterday at the Belle Fair conference! We are extremely proud of you!
Any students participating in the school spelling bee this morning, please make your way down to the gym now.
Happy Birthday today to Jaydah F!
Monday, December 2, 2019
Do you want to see Mr. Volkmar take a pie to the face? How about Mr. Strausbaugh? Well start digging through your couch cushions and find your spare change because it’s that time of year again to start our annual Siteman Cancer fundraiser! The grade level that raises the most money will get to pie the losing grade level, so start donating now!
Congratulations to the POP winners for December: Lorelei W, Keyleigh G, Mehki B, Pete L, and Violet H. Please come to the office after these announcements.
Please dismiss the following Belle Fair Band and chorus participants at 8:45 a.m.: Aiden C, Brian J, Jeremy F, Thomas D, Jovan G, Maggie S, Autumn K, Lily C, Cora T, Linkin R, Felisa M, Carter L, Cora P, Alysa B, Tyler F, Katelyn C, and Zach B.
6th grade boys played a strong game against Grant last Tuesday night. Great ball handling along with teamwork helped them win, with a score of 56-12. There were 3 players scoring double digits: Tre’Vian D. with 14 points, Tabahri A. with 14 points, and Terrio B. with 15 points. Your coaches are super proud of everyone on the team. We play again tomorrow evening at Emge.
The 5th grade girls’ basketball team won a thriller at Grant Middle School last Tuesday night, holding off the opposition by a score of 26-25. The game was tight throughout, with critical defensive stops in the last two minutes proving the difference in the contest.
The 6th grade girls’ basketball team was victorious against Grant on Tuesday night, earning a 52-3 victory. Six different players scored for the Bombers, and the team played an effective and aggressive defense throughout the game.
The 7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball teams will not have practice today due to the Belle Fair Band. We have our 8th grade appreciation night at tomorrow night’s game. 7th grade needs to be dressed and ready to go by 5:30. 8th grade needs to be dressed and ready to go by 6:30. Come support our Lady Bombers last home game. Let’s go Bombers!
Attention all potential scholar bowl candidates: Tryouts are this Wednesday right after school in Mrs. Jbour’s room. Please bring your Chromebook with you to tryouts. Please make sure your ride is here to pick you up by 4:00.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet today in the Life Skills room at 9:26.
Congratulations to the following 5th graders who will be participating in the spelling bee tomorrow morning Joseph W, Malia T, Natalya P, Addie M, Zaniya M!
Teachers: Please send any students who made their AR goal last quarter down to the Library after announcements for their AR reward.
7th grade AR drawing winners are Shamara N, Elijah J, Autumn C, and Natalie E. Go to Mrs. Stevens’ classroom after homeroom to get your treats. Keep reading and taking tests to earn tickets.
Congratulations to all 5th and 6th grade girls that made the volleyball team. Practice will begin Monday morning at 6:30. Please come prepared and ready to begin practice at 6:30 and enter through the ESP doors.
Teachers please allow volleyball players to leave class at 1:50 today to go change for the pep assembly at 2. Go bombers!
Congratulations to the Belle Valley math team for placing second overall at Belleville East High School math competition yesterday. This competition includes Belleville public schools and private schools, so this is an amazing achievement! Four seventh graders placed in the top 10: Xavier H. placed 10th, Madison K. placed 7th, Willow W. placed 6th, and Peter L. placed 4th. Our calculator and no calculator teams both accumulated enough points to put us in second place. Zach B, Carter L, Bralen M, Alex S, Jillian B, Lily C, and Loegon P. contributed to the win. Great job mathematicians!
Good luck to the 8th Grade girls’ volleyball team as they compete in their season-opening tournament tomorrow at Whiteside. The girls play at 9:00 and 11:00 am, and if they win both matches, they play in the championship playoffs in the afternoon.
Happy Birthday today to Jillian B! Also happy early birthday this weekend to Janyiah S!
Thursday, January 23, 2020
The Belle Valley Bombers Scholar Bowl team continues to dominate beating Signal Hill Wednesday evening 265-135. If you see Jaden W, you can refer to him as BEAST! Jaden grabbed an unprecedented 6 toss ups. Carter L. performed at his usual standard, grabbing 4 toss ups. Loegon P. claimed 2 toss ups, and Marcus G. snatched one toss up toward the end of the game. All team members contributed to bonus question points. Mrs. Jbour is most pleased.
Our Belle Valley Chess team had two tough losses yesterday against Shiloh and Pontiac. However, we managed to earn some points thanks to Peter L, who got a stalemate, earning us 1.5 points against Shiloh. Then against Pontiac, Kaden K. got a checkmate and received 2 points in that match. All the boys put up a great fight and did not go down easily!
5th & 6th Grade Girls Group will meet today in Mrs. Johnson’s classroom. Please follow hallway expectations on the way down.
Happy Birthday today to N’Khaiya J. and Briannah R!
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
8th grade: Today is the last day to purchase your promotion ceremony gown for $20.
If you do not have a gown, you will not be participating in the promotion ceremony.
Our Chess team has two matches this afternoon against a very competitive Shiloh & Pontiac. Wish a team member good luck!! Team, please report to Mrs. Cole’s room right after dismissal today to load the bus!
We have some belated birthdays to announce.
Happy Birthday last Friday to Collin D, Theodore Y, and Kegan B! Also, Happy Birthday this past weekend to Jordan W, Zoe T, Jamal B, Larry B, Lily S, Katerra T, and Emma G! And Happy Birthday yesterday to Noah K! We hope you all stayed warm and enjoyed your special today! Today we’d like to wish Jason N. and Aking A. a very Happy Birthday!
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
8th grade: This is your final reminder to get your $20 to Ms. Brombolich for your promotion ceremony gown which is due tomorrow Wednesday, January, 22. If you do not have a gown, you will not be participating in the promotion ceremony.
The bowling team list has been posted outside of Mr. Clark's door. Stop by at some point today, to see if you made the team and to grab a schedule. There will be no practice this afternoon. Practices will resume as scheduled tomorrow.
5th grade girls’ volleyball tryout are this Thursday and Friday. Please make sure all your paperwork is turned in before tryouts. Also, remember to enter through the ESP doors.
Math team practice today during lunch and learning lab in the chorus room.
Monday, January 20, 2020
Martin Luther King Jr. Day – No School
Friday, January 17,2020
Inclement Weather - No School
Thursday, January 16, 2020
8th grade: You have only 3 days remaining to purchase your promotion ceremony gown. YOU MUST have a gown in order to participate in the ceremony. Josten’s will be here to measure you for it. If not paid when they come to measure you, you will NOT be going through the ceremony! Bring your $20 in tomorrow to Ms. Brombolich!
Math team practice today during lunch and learning lab in the library.
Reminder- Tomorrow is Hat day. Please bring $1 and wear your hat. Support our PTO
The Belle Valley Bombers Scholar Bowl team clinched a nail-biter against Shiloh last night, winning on the last question, 200-190. Team Captain Carter L. led the team with 3 toss-ups. Jaden W. and Peter L. were close on his heels with 2 toss ups each. Johnny B. & Zach B. both put up points with 1 correct toss up each. The entire team contributed to the overall win. Mrs. Jbour has high, high hopes for this season!
Boys’ volleyball practice is cancelled today. Please make arrangements to go home right after school. Once again boys’ volleyball practice today is cancelled. There will still be practice Friday as scheduled till 4:30.
The 8th grade girls’ basketball team ended their season last night with a hard fought loss to Whiteside. The warriors came out tough scoring 15 points in the first half. The Bombers turned it up in the 3rd quarter with Shayla J. sinking 2, three point shots, quickly cutting their opponents lead to 3 points. In the end it just wasn’t our night. The Lady Bombers had a great season! Please return your uniform and practice jersey to Ms. Belt. We will have a party when everyone has turned them in.
5th & 6th Grade Girls Group will meet today in Mrs. Johnson’s room. Please follow hallway expectations.
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
8th graders - Tonight is the Orientation for parents and students who are going to high school next year at Belleville East at 7:15 pm in the Performing Arts Center.
Math team practice today during lunch and learning lab in the library.
All boys who have signed up and are attending bowling tryout this afternoon, please meet in Mr. Clark's room immediately after school to take the bus to the bowling alley. Remember that you will need to be picked up from Bel-Air Bowl at 5:00!
The 8th grade girls’ basketball team begin their road to a state championship tonight! Come support your team tonight at 5:30 at Whiteside school. Go Lady Bombers!!
Reminder - Friday is Hat day. Please bring $1 and wear your hat. Support our PTO.
Happy Birthday today to Alijah B!
Tuesday, January 14, 2020
Reminder: 8th graders - Orientation for parents and students who are going to high school next year at Belleville East is tomorrow Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7:15 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Belleville East.
NO math team practice today.
Attention 7th grade boys’ basketball: Please return uniforms and practice jerseys to Coach Ryan or Mr. Gleadle by this Friday the 17th.
Attention 5th and 6th Grade girls’ volleyball, tryouts begin next week, January 21st and 22nd for 6th grade and 23rd and 24th for 5th grade. Tryouts are at 6:30 a.m. in Wamsar gym. A list of girls who have turned in all their paperwork and physicals are posted on the window of the fitness room. If your name is not on the list, see Mrs. Kaz. or Mrs. Zeiter to find out what you are missing.
Last night the Belle Valley Chess team lost to a competitive West Jr. High team. The boys were well-matched and all 6 players played extremely defensive games. Peter L. checkmated his 4 points on board 1, and Joe T. won us 1.5 points for a stalemate on board 2. There were a lot of first timers playing last night and Coach Cole is very proud of the efforts and talent the other players showed!
Reminder: PTO Hat Day is this Friday.
Happy Birthday today to Kimya M!
Monday, January 13, 2020
Reminder: 8th graders - Orientation for parents and students who are going to high school next year at Belleville East is this Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at 7:15 pm in the Performing Arts Center at Belleville East.
Due to the snow day on Monday, December 16th, the Coach Limo Party Bus to the Edge has been rescheduled for this Friday, January 17, 2020. If you were one of the winners, please come to the office after these announcements. Thank you.
Please dismiss the 8th grade band students attending the feeder festival from class at 9:20.
Tonight, our Chess Team has a match against Belleville West at 4:00 PM. Please wish a chess member good luck today!! Team, please report to Mrs. Cole’s room right after school, we will load the bus by 3!
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet today in the life skills room at 9:30. Please observe hallway expectations on your way there.
Math team practice today during lunch and learning lab in the library.
Reminder: PTO Hat Day is this Friday.
Happy Birthday today to Jermya W!
Friday, January 10, 2019
The drawing for our first semester SPIRIT DAY free pizza party has a winner!! Congratulations to Mrs. Kuethe’s homeroom, you will get to enjoy your free pizza party for showing your Bomber Pride!
There is a tie with 3 homerooms for January’s spirit award!! Congratulations to Mrs. Ruppel’s homeroom, Mrs. Kuethe’s homeroom, and Mrs. Brombolich’s homeroom! All three homerooms will be entered into the drawing for the free pizza party at the end of second semester! There’s still time to get into the drawing too, just show your Bomber Pride on the next school spirit days to help your homeroom win each month.
Reminder 5th and 6th Grade girls’ volleyball tryouts are coming up. 5th grade tryouts will be January 23 and 24th at 6:30 am in the Wamsar gym. 6th grade tryouts are on January 21 and 22 at 6:30 am in the Wamsar gym. Make sure you have your sports waiver, sports physical and all fees paid before try-outs. If you have any questions please see Mrs. Kaz or Mrs. Zeiter.
7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball traveled to Fulton for games last night and in the 7th grade game the boys came up short to a speedy Fulton team 29-23. The 7th grade Bombers finished the season with an 11-7 record bringing home 2 tournament trophies! Coach Ryan is proud of all his players and is excited for next season! Go Bombers.
In the 8th grade game, it was a slow start for the Bombers and at the end of the 1st quarter it was tied at 11. The team picked it up in the 2nd quarter and went into halftime up 27-20. After the half, the Bombers lost composure and were not patient on offense the rest of the way. It was back and forth the 4th quarter and the bombers ended up losing by 2 points. It was a tough loss but hopefully it will be a good learning experience.
There IS 8th grade girls’ basketball practice today after school. Mr. Clark will be your coach.
If you are participating in the spelling bee at Grant this morning, please meet in the office at 8:15.
Happy birthday today to Isaiah S! Also happy early birthday this weekend to Mr. Spaeth!
Thursday, January 9, 2020
The Belle Valley Scholar Bowl team came out swinging in their first match yesterday against Pontiac, dominating the match with a final score of 275-120. Jaden W. made a big splash in his debut as a Scholar Bowler with the most correct toss up answers at 4. Carter “The Spider” L. was close on his heels with 3 correct toss ups. Peter L. also contributed with 2 correct toss ups, and Loegon P, Cora T, and Linkin R. all put up points with 1 correct toss up each. As a team, the Bombers claimed 32 bonus questions. Mrs. Jbour is exceedingly pleased with her team’s performance and is looking forward to a very successful season!
Our Chess Team also started the season off with a bang! We won by a point, scoring 8-7, against a very competitive Wolf Branch team. Then nearly swept Whiteside by winning 13-2! Great work to the boys that played yesterday, and it was especially important that all the team members were there supporting each other! See you at practice this afternoon!
5th & 6th grade Girls Group will meet today in Mrs. Johnson’s room. Please follow hallway expectations on your way down.
8th grade girls’ basketball team will have practice today after school.
Happy birthday today to Malik S, Jayden S, and our very own superintendent Mr. Gale!
Math team practice today during lunch and learning lab in the library.
Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Both 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams took on quick teams from Carriel Junior High. In the 7th grade game the Bombers came out quick and led 22-10 at halftime. Carriel got within 3 points with one minute remaining in the game but the Bombers held on for a 45-38 win.
In the 8th grade game the team played slow and sluggish throughout the game and had a very hard time finding their rhythm. Even though the team played poorly, they still had a chance to win the game with one minute to good. The Bombers ended up losing 45-41. Jordan L. led all scorers with 22 points. Both 7th and 8th grade boys play at Fulton Junior High tomorrow night. Bus time is 4:30, game time is 5:30.
Attention boys trying out for volleyball. Tryouts are today right after school in the elementary gym. Please make sure you have made arrangements for a ride at 3:00. Once again, tryouts today will end at 3:00. Good luck and have fun at tryouts boys.
The Chess Team has two matches this afternoon against Wolf Branch and Whiteside! Chess team members, please report to Mrs. Cole’s room after the early dismissal today!
This is a reminder that 5th & 6th Grade Girls Group meets on Thursdays! See you girls tomorrow in Mrs. Johnson’s room!
No birthdays today, but I’d like to recognize a special birthday we forgot over the break. Happy belated birthday to our very own Mrs. Ham!!!! We all hope you enjoyed your day!
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Attention boys trying out for volleyball. Tryouts start tomorrow right after school in the elementary gym. With it being an early dismissal day tryouts will end at 3:00. Please make arrangements for a ride at 3:00. Also, if you don't see your name on the tryout list posted on the fitness rooms hallway window, please see coach Weiler today in the elementary gym to sign up and check physical, waiver, and fees. Coach Weiler is looking forward to starting another fun volleyball season.
Happy Birthday to Damien D!
Monday, January 6, 2020
Congratulations to the POP Winners for January: Kenny R, Ryan W, Kiya W, Brooke B, & Jamal M. Please come to the office after these announcements.
Mrs. Eell’s needs the following students to come to her room after announcements Jordan L, Peter L, N’Khaiya J, and Alyssa A.
Reminder: Both 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams have practice today after school.
The 8th grade boys’ basketball team will then be honored at tonight's Belleville east basketball game. The team will be introduced at halftime of the varsity game. Come cheer on your Bombers and root for the Lancers. Tomorrow both the 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams will be playing at home against Carriel of O'Fallon. 7th grade game starts at 5:30.
The math team has practice today during lunch and learning lab. Please meet in the chorus room as soon as you get your lunch.
7th and 8th grade girls have volleyball tryouts today after school. Meet in the Wamser Gym. Please check the list outside the chorus room to see if you have all your paperwork in and are able to try out.
December 21, 2020 - January 5, 2020
Holiday Break – No School
Friday, December 20, 2019
Please dismiss the jazz band and chorus students as soon as possible to prepare for the assembly this morning.
Ms. Kaiping and Mrs. Stevens want to congratulate the AR star drawing winners for the end of second quarter: Seneca S, Rob W, Reggie K, Natalie E, Darnell E, Andrew E, and Garrett S. Please come to Mrs. Steven’s room right after announcements. The 7th grade AR goal winners will be drawn this afternoon. Two lucky 7th graders will be receiving a FireHD Tablet.
Volleyball tryouts for 7th and 8th grade start the first day back from Winter Break. A list is posted outside the chorus room of those who have all their paperwork turned in and fees paid. If your name is not on the list, you cannot try out until you get your physical and waiver turned in. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Kowalski or Mr. Gleadle TODAY.
Attention boys trying out for volleyball. Please check the list posted on the outside of the fitness room. This list shows who is currently able to try out for volleyball on Jan 8th. If you would like to try out and don't see your name on the list, please take time today to see coach Weiler in elementary gym. You cannot tryout if you don't have a current physical, sports waiver, and all fees paid.
Happy Birthday today to Jaylen W, Kaidon J, Robert M, Darnell E, Rollie N, and Felisa M! Also happy Birthday to these students over the break Bella S, James L, Jaiden K, KeAnni J, Briannia O, Autumn T, Lee S, Garrett S, Jamal M, Kelli J, Jordan L, Davonta P, Mrs. Alibailzadeh, and Mrs. Billhartz! We hope you all have a great birthday and a great holiday break!
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Great job to all of the band and chorus students on a wonderful concert last night. Mrs. Haas and Mrs. Bennett are so proud of you!
Happy Birthday to Jashawn H. and Lea K!
Wednesday, December 18, 2019
Our Siteman Cancer Penny War is still going!! We will collect tomorrow, Thursday, as well!! In first place, and winning with a large lead of 1,347 points, we have the 7th grade. In second place, we have 5th grade with 195 points. 8th grade is in 3rd place and 6th grade in last place so far. There is still time this week to donate to the penny war for the Siteman Cancer Center. Keep bringing in your dollars and pennies to help your grade level win and so you can see other grade level teachers get a PIE in the FACE!!
5th & 6th grade Girls Group will meet TOMORROW (Thursday) in Mrs. Johnson’s room.
Chess team, there WILL be practice today. Please report to Mrs. Cole’s rooms after school.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls Group will meet today in the Life Skills Room at 9:30.
Happy Birthday today to Aiden C. and Lathan C!
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Inclement weather – No School
Monday, December 16, 2019
Inclement weather – No School
Friday, December 13, 2019
And the December spirit winner is...Mrs. Jackson-Taylor’s homeroom!! Your homeroom will be added to the drawing for the free pizza party!
Students, do you want to see Mrs. Stevens throw a pie in Mr. Strausbaugh’s face? How about Mr. Spaeth? Well, bring in your loose change and start filling up your favorite grade level teachers’ jug! Mrs. Stevens needs your support in order to make this dream become a reality and also support the Siteman Cancer Research Center. Donations will be taken until next Wednesday, so start donating!
Attention bowlers! Come by Mr. Clark's room to sign up for Bowling Tryouts! Tryouts will be held the week of January 13th. All players must have a current physical and waiver on file in order to try out and all fees must be paid.
Attention boys trying out for volleyball! If you signed up already you should receive a pre tryout slip from your homeroom teacher today that will show you what you still need to turn in to be able to try out on January 8th-10th. You must have a current physical, waiver, and all fees paid to try out. If you have any questions or would like to sign up for boys’ volleyball still please see coach Weiler in the elementary gym.
Happy birthday this weekend to Kahmon T, Madison K, and Eric W! We hope you have a great day!
Thursday, December 12, 2019
5th & 6th Grade Girls Group will meet today in Mrs. Johnson’s room!
Students, do you want to see Mrs. Eells throw a pie in Mr. Gleadle’s face? How about Mr. Spaeth? Well, bring in your loose change and start filling up your favorite grade level teachers’ jug! Mrs. Eells needs your support in order to make this dream become a reality and also support the Siteman Cancer Research Center. Donations will be taken until next Wednesday.
Attention bowlers! Come by Mr. Clark's room to sign up for Bowling Tryouts! Tryouts will be held the week of January 13th. All players must have a current physical and waiver on file in order to try out.
The 8th grade boys’ basketball team took on an undefeated Emge team last night in the semifinals of the conference tournament last night. The team got off to a good start with intense press defense which helped them take a lead into the second half. It was a physical game and many fouls were called on the Bombers in second half. The fourth quarter was back and forth, and it came down to a missed last second shot. The Bombers lost by one point. The Bombers play for third place in the conference tournament tonight at 5:00 at central. Bus is at 4.
6th grade boys’ basketball team played for the championship last night against Whiteside. They showed excellent teamwork and played extremely hard. The coaches are very proud of the sportsmanship that was displayed. These boys truly made Belle Valley look good. Unfortunately, Whiteside won the game by one point. The boys brought home a 2nd place trophy for the tournament. Way to go Bombers!
The 8th grade Lady Bombers played a hard fought game last night beating Central Jr. High 24-18 in overtime. The score was tied for most of the game but the Bombers wanted the win and pulled off the victory. Scoring for the Bombers were Nyla W. with 9 points, Amya J. with 7 points, Raniya W. with 6 points, and Serenity C. with 2 points. Great game girls, and congratulations on a win to finish the conference!
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Do you want a FREE pizza party for your homeroom? Then help your homeroom out tomorrow and dress up in your Bomber gear and red and white so that your homeroom is the classroom with the most participation in tomorrow’s SPIRIT day! The winning classroom is entered into the drawing for a free pizza party! Let’s go Bombers!!
5th & 6th grade Girls Group will NOT meet today. We will meet tomorrow, on Thursday!
The 8 grade boys’ basketball started their conference tournament last night against Joseph Arthur. It was a sloppy first half as the Bombers rushed their play. They went into the half down by one. It was a close game the whole second half. In the final 4 minutes the Bomber Press kicked in and wore down J. Arthur. In a matter of two minutes the Bombers were up ten points and they never looked back. Jacori A. and Jordan L. led the team with 18 points each. The Bombers play again tonight at 7 pm at Central Junior High.
The 8th grade Lady Bombers played in their conference tournament last night against Shiloh Middle school. Scoring for the Bombers were Amya J, Nyla W, Tajoya D, and Raniya W. We play again tonight at 6:30 at Abe Lincoln wearing Be there at 6 in your red uniform!
The 6th grade boys’ basketball team won their game last night against Wolf Branch and play for the championship tonight against Whiteside at Emge at 6. Boys should be there by 5:00 in their red uniform. Let’s go Bombers!
Tuesday, December 10, 2019
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet today in her classroom at the start of 2A. Please observe hallway expectations on your way there.
The 6th grade boys’ basketball team won against Jo Arthur last night in the first game of their tournament. Tonight, they play Wolf Branch at Emge School at 5pm. Come out to cheer on our team.
Chess Team, there is a meeting today after school until 4 pm. Please meet in Mrs. Cole’s room.
Attention Belle Valley bowlers, the signup sheet for bowling tryouts is posted on Mr. Clark's door. Be sure to stop by and add your name if you are interested in trying out. Tryouts will be held the week of January 13th. All players must have a completed sports physical and waiver in order to tryout.
Monday, December 9, 2019
Week one of the Penny Wars is now complete. 5th grade is in first place, 7th grade is in second place, 8th grade is in third place, and 6th grade is in last place. It is a close race between each place right now! Keep bringing in those dollars and pennies to donate to your grade level so you can win and keep bringing in your quarters, nickels, and dimes to donate for the other grade levels so one of them gets to have a pie in their face! So far we have raised $110.36 for Siteman, we have two more weeks to raise our donations to help fight cancer!!
Friday night, the 7th grade Lady Bombers played their last game of the season against Wolf Branch in their end of season tournament. Our ladies came out strong and were able to take the lead early on in the game. After half-time, Wolf Branch was just a little bit quicker giving them the upper hand. In the end we couldn't bring home the win. The final score was 20-26. Although we weren't able to advance in the tournament, Coach Clark and Coach Belt are very proud of the team you have become this season. Great season ladies!!
BOMB-BOTS, ASSEMBLE! On Saturday, the Belle Valley Bomb-Bots robotics team competed at Whiteside Middle School against 30 other teams from Southern Illinois. Matt W, Rob W, Cambria T, Gavin S, Garrett S, Peter L, Tommy D, Jillian Bt, Kegan B, Programming Captain Braylon H, Engineering Captain Linkin R, and Project Captain Carter L, all worked extremely hard over the last month during their lunches, after school, on Saturday mornings, and multiple days over Thanksgiving break. All of their hard work showed at the competition on Saturday as the team demonstrated core values, presented their project to help the homeless, and problem solved to increase their score on the robotics table. Coach Strausbaugh is extremely proud of them and could not ask for a better team. Even though the Bomb-Bots did not qualify for the State Tournament, they gained experience, learned a lot, had fun, and will be even better prepared for next season! One… Two.. Three… BOMB-BOTS! BOMB-BOTS, ROLL OUT!
Cheerleaders, tonight you have night practice from 6-8. See you there!
First Scholar Bowl Practice is today after school until 4:00.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet tomorrow instead of today during 2B.
Friday, December 6, 2019
It’s that time of year again to start raising money to help fight cancer. Many of our faculty and students have known someone who has been diagnosed with this terrible disease, but the doctors at the Siteman Cancer Center have been working hard to help find a cure. With our help, the money that we raise goes towards those patients in need and to help find a way to beat cancer. So, start bringing in your loose change and let’s start helping today! Donations will be taken every morning until the Tuesday the 17th.
Please take a moment to congratulate the following students for making the 2020 Belle Valley Scholar Bowl Team:
Carter L. (Captain),Peter L, Bralen M, Jaden W, Johnny B, Jillian B. Zach B, Cora T, Nolan K, Nick B, Marcus G, Linkin R, Jordan H, Loegon P, Saraha SanchezS. Our first practice will be this coming Monday, December 9 until 4:00. See you there!
Our top fifth grade math students participated in the ICTM math contest yesterday and coming in first in the individual competition was Olivia K. Sha’nyha A. placed second. The first place team was Malia T, Audree K, Olivia K, Peyton G, and Brooklyn B. Awesome work fifth grade!
Adding to the celebration …
Please Congratulate the members of the 2019-2020 Belle Valley Chess Team
Bralen M, Zach B, Peter L, Trent A, Joe T, Isaiah S, Marquise K, Kaden K, Amir J, Alex W, Miles J, Ethan C.
We will have a mandatory meeting next week on Tuesday, December 10th. Please report to Mrs. Cole’s room at that time.
The 7th and 8th grade Bombers played their final home games of the season last night and both teams won big against High Mount. In the 7th grade game the boys played great team defense and spread the scoring throughout the team! Great way to finish the regular season. The 7th grade Bombers play in their conference tournament on Saturday here at Belle Valley! Come out and support your peers! Goooooo Bombers!!
Belle Valley celebrated the 8th grade boys' basketball team last night honoring the players , cheerleaders and their parents before the game. After the celebration, it was all business as the Bombers put a hurting on Highmount. The final score was 53-16. Good job to all 8th graders. The Bombers next take on Dupo this Saturday at the grant shoot out at 11 am.
The fifth grade Girls Basketball team ended their successful season last night with a win against Signal Hill. The team’s final record for the season was 9-1. This team always gave maximum effort at every practice and game all season and improved tremendously throughout the season.
Happy birthday today to Drake M, Nyla W, and Ava C! Also happy early birthday to Dalon F, Vivian M, Jeremiah N, Camren J, Saniyah P, and our very own Mrs. W and Mr. Sawyer!!!
Thursday, December 5, 2019
Attention students, we need YOU to help us beat cancer. Start bringing in your loose change and fill up your grade levels’ jug in the morning. The grade level that raises the most money will get to throw pies in the faces of the losing grade level. So, start donating!
Chess Team Tryouts are TODAY!! Please go directly to the middle school computer lab after announcements this afternoon. Plan to have someone pick you up by 4 PM this afternoon!
Happy Birthday today to Keyonna A, Kendrea W, and CJ A!
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Attention students, we need YOU to help us beat cancer. Start bringing in your loose change and fill up your grade levels’ jug in the morning. The grade level that raises the most money will get to throw pies in the faces of the losing grade level. So, start donating today!
5th and 6th grade both played hard and defeated the Emge Eagles last night.
The 7th and 8th grade boys’ basketball teams traveled to Shiloh last night and in The 7th grade game the Bombers played a very strong team game and every player on the team scored points including Darnell E, Jeremiah N, Lamez P, and Kevin B. The final score was 59-11. Bombers are back in action Thursday at home against High Mount.
In the 8th grade game the Bombers played great suffocating defense and got off to a fast start. At halftime the Bombers led 29-4. In the second half the Bombers again played great team defense. The Bombers out rebounded Shiloh 37-17. Belle Valley won the game 44 -15. Thursday night is 8th grade recognition night for the team. So, come out and root for the good guys. Go Bombers!!
The 8th grade Lady Bombers played their last home game of the season last night. Nyla W. scored 14 points and played the best game of her season. Shayla J. scored 9 points and had the best dressed fans at the game. Amya J. scored 4 points and Serenity C. and Tajoya D. both scored 2 points. It was a tough game that got exciting in the 4th quarter when we came back within 9 points to add to the excitement. We improved so much from our first game to now, Ms. Belt is super proud of this team!
Last night, the 7th grade Lady Bombers played one of their best games of the season against Shiloh. Although we were coming off of a ten day break, our ladies came out ready to perform for their last home game. Jelia B. was able to snag a rebound and did a great job playing guard. Willow W. scored a point and also grabbed a rebound. Seneca S. was able to get two rebounds and a steal. Lilly C. had 5 rebounds. Both Kourtlyn R. and Janiyah S. had nine rebounds, one steal, and two points. Raniyah W. had a stand out performance with 4 rebounds, 13 steals, and 18 total points. The final score was 24-15. Great job ladies!! Don't forget we will have practice after school today.
Scholar bowl tryouts are here! Potential candidates report to Mrs. Jbour’s room with your Chromebook in hand right after school. Please make sure your ride knows to be here by 4:00 to pick you up. Good luck!
Chess Team Tryouts are tomorrow!! Signup sheet is on Mrs. Cole’s door. Plan to have someone pick you up by 4 PM Thursday afternoon.
If you participated in the spelling bee yesterday, please stop by Mrs. Eells’s room after announcements.
5th & 6th grade Girls Group will meet today in Mrs. Johnson’s room during their recess time. Please follow hallway expectations on your way down.
Happy birthday today to Ava C!!
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
Do you want to see Mrs. Eells throw a pie in Mrs. Ham’s face? How about Mrs. Kaipings? Well start digging through your couch cushions and find your spare change because it’s that time of year again to start our annual Siteman Cancer fundraiser! The grade level that raises the most money will get to pie the losing grade level, so start donating now!
Scholar bowl tryouts are tomorrow! There is still time to sign up. Please come to Mrs. Jbour’s room right after school tomorrow and bring your Chromebook with you. Please have your ride here by 4:00 to pick you up.
If you are a 7th or 8th grade girl who wants to try out for volleyball, and you haven’t signed up yet, please see Mr. Gleadle or Mrs. Kowalski today.
Chess Team Tryouts are this Thursday! Signup sheet is on Mrs. Cole’s door! Plan to have someone pick you up by 4 PM Thursday afternoon.
Some of our Belle Valley 6th and 8th graders recently participated in the ICTM math contest. 8th grade first place winners were Zach B. and Jordan L. The top team was Kegan B, Carter L, AuMaurion J, Alex S, and Bralon M. The top individual for sixth grade was Ion T. The first-place team was Bella C, Gabby P, Meighan S, Keyleigh G, and Baileigh N. Congratulations and good job 6th and 8th graders!
The 8th grade Lady Bombers have their parent appreciation night tonight. Come out and support the team in celebrating their last home game of a great season!! We play at 7:00 tonight! See you there!
Great job to the band and chorus students who represented Belle Valley yesterday at the Belle Fair conference! We are extremely proud of you!
Any students participating in the school spelling bee this morning, please make your way down to the gym now.
Happy Birthday today to Jaydah F!
Monday, December 2, 2019
Do you want to see Mr. Volkmar take a pie to the face? How about Mr. Strausbaugh? Well start digging through your couch cushions and find your spare change because it’s that time of year again to start our annual Siteman Cancer fundraiser! The grade level that raises the most money will get to pie the losing grade level, so start donating now!
Congratulations to the POP winners for December: Lorelei W, Keyleigh G, Mehki B, Pete L, and Violet H. Please come to the office after these announcements.
Please dismiss the following Belle Fair Band and chorus participants at 8:45 a.m.: Aiden C, Brian J, Jeremy F, Thomas D, Jovan G, Maggie S, Autumn K, Lily C, Cora T, Linkin R, Felisa M, Carter L, Cora P, Alysa B, Tyler F, Katelyn C, and Zach B.
6th grade boys played a strong game against Grant last Tuesday night. Great ball handling along with teamwork helped them win, with a score of 56-12. There were 3 players scoring double digits: Tre’Vian D. with 14 points, Tabahri A. with 14 points, and Terrio B. with 15 points. Your coaches are super proud of everyone on the team. We play again tomorrow evening at Emge.
The 5th grade girls’ basketball team won a thriller at Grant Middle School last Tuesday night, holding off the opposition by a score of 26-25. The game was tight throughout, with critical defensive stops in the last two minutes proving the difference in the contest.
The 6th grade girls’ basketball team was victorious against Grant on Tuesday night, earning a 52-3 victory. Six different players scored for the Bombers, and the team played an effective and aggressive defense throughout the game.
The 7th and 8th grade girls’ basketball teams will not have practice today due to the Belle Fair Band. We have our 8th grade appreciation night at tomorrow night’s game. 7th grade needs to be dressed and ready to go by 5:30. 8th grade needs to be dressed and ready to go by 6:30. Come support our Lady Bombers last home game. Let’s go Bombers!
Attention all potential scholar bowl candidates: Tryouts are this Wednesday right after school in Mrs. Jbour’s room. Please bring your Chromebook with you to tryouts. Please make sure your ride is here to pick you up by 4:00.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet today in the Life Skills room at 9:26.
Congratulations to the following 5th graders who will be participating in the spelling bee tomorrow morning Joseph W, Malia T, Natalya P, Addie M, Zaniya M!