Tuesday, March 17, 2020
No School – Mandated Safety Shutdown
Monday, March 16, 2020
Boys track tryouts are on hold. We will communicate changes to you as they become available.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet today at the start of 2A in the life skills room.
Happy Birthday today to Rihannia O!
Friday, March 13, 2019
Fun Spot permission slip and money need to be turned in to Mrs. W. as soon as possible. 5th and 6th grade $5, 7th and 8th grade $10. Friday, March 27th is the deadline.
And the SPIRIT winner is...Mrs. Kuethe’s homeroom for the month of March! Congratulations, your homeroom is entered into the drawing for the free pizza party. We have two more spirit days this year, so get your Bomber gear ready for the next day so your homeroom can have a chance to win the free pizza party!
Track tryouts are next week. Monday & Tuesday for boys, Wednesday & Thursday for girls. Please change immediately after school and go straight to the Wamser gym. Pay attention to the weather so you can dress accordingly and make sure to bring a water bottle. Please contact Coach Augustine or Coach Roberts with questions.
If you haven’t picked up your packet for Musical Crew please do that so you can have it signed and filled out ready for your meeting on Tuesday March 17th from 2:45-4:30. Please meet on Tuesday outside of Mrs. Freimuth’s class after school. You will have a meeting and an interview. Crew positions will be posted next week after the meeting and crew members start coming to practice March 23rd.
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team came out strong last night against Grant and won in two sets in the conference tournament. We were playing the best we have all year, serving aggressively and setting up for attacks. Delaney G. had 10 aces and 9 spikes. Jehireh had 8 spikes and a block. Then, in the next round we faced Wolf Branch and lost in two sets. We just couldn’t get things going against their tough servers. Christian M, Janiya B, and Nyla W. had a good serving match with 6 good serves each. No practice today; our next practice is Monday.
Happy early Pi Day to everyone! Pi day is celebrated every year on March 14, which is tomorrow, because the first three digits of pi are 3.14. The actual number pi continues on and on forever, with no pattern or repetition, making it an irrational number. The number of digits of pi that have been calculated to date are into the trillions, and no one can find the end. Enjoy a slice of pie tomorrow to celebrate!
Today, is the last day for you to order a yearbook for $10.
Happy Birthday today to Makaylah B! Also, happy early birthday this weekend to Zaniya B, Natalya P, Darielle M, Aspen R, Demonje C, and Darryl J!
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Fun Spot permission slip and money need to be turned in to Mrs. W. as soon as possible. 5th and 6th grade $5, 7th and 8th grade $10. Friday, March 27th is the deadline.
Tomorrow is the last day to order your yearbook for $10.
Last night the Belle Valley Boys Bowling Team finished their season by participating in the individual tournament at St. Clair Bowl. Our boys came out ready to bowl, playing some of the best games of the season. In the end, Dalton T. was just one pin shy of placing in the top 15 with a 401 series and 5th grader Jaiden K. placed 5th out 162 bowlers in the JV division with a 496 series! Awesome job gentlemen! Don't forget to drop off your uniforms to Mr. Clark's room ASAP!
Good luck to the 8th grade girls’ volleyball team as they compete in the conference tournament tonight at Whiteside. We play Grant at 4:00, then if we win we play Wolf Branch at 6:00. If we win both of those, we will play in the semifinals on Friday. Meet in the gym after school.
Review of the Dress code as stated in the Parent/Student Handbook
“Dress Code Violation Students are to dress appropriately for the learning situation. (Shorts, dresses, or skirts that are above mid-thigh in length are not acceptable). Inappropriate dress is that which causes a disruption to the learning environment. Students are to adhere to the dress code at school and at school functions. Students not willing to change or unable to contact parents/guardians, will be isolated from the student population and given an opportunity to change their attire with their PE clothes, clothing provided by the school nurse, or they may call home to ask to bring school appropriate clothes.
Student Dress
Students are to be clean, neat, and appropriately dressed. Clothing, shoes, and accessories shall not be hazardous to the health and safety of the students or disruptive to the educational program of the school. Middle school students are not to wear excessively tight clothing (NO leggings, NO “jeggings”, No yoga pants, NO spandex type material items, etc.), clothing that is revealing and sagging pants are prohibited. Undergarments are not to be visible with student attire which includes “see through” tops that reveal undergarments. All skirts, dresses, and shorts must be at least mid-thigh in length. Clothing and other accessories displaying a reference to tobacco, gang affiliation, alcohol, drugs, sex, violence, skulls, satanic designs, or anything else deemed inappropriate by the administration, are not permitted. Extra “big” t-shirts, saggy or low rider pants, hair picks/brushes/combs, distressed jeans (purchased with holes, rips or thread worn holes) or jeans with thread worn holes, rips/tears, patches, tank/spaghetti strapped tops, dresses, and coats and jackets are not to be worn during school hours. Sunglasses, hats, bandanas, “sweatbands” and other head coverings shall not be worn in the school building during the school day. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Heelies or any shoe with built-in wheels, flip-flops, or soccer slides are prohibited. Reminder: Tennis shoes must be worn for physical education class. Any student who does not follow the dress requirements, will have to change their attire (possibly changing into a P.E. uniform, changing into clothing provided by the nurse, or calling the parent to bring a change of clothes to the school), and the student will receive an after-school detention (ASD). If a student has multiple offenses with dress code violation, consequences beyond an ASD will be issued.”
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Fun Spot permission slip and money need to be turned in to Mrs. W. as soon as possible. 5th and 6th grade $5, 7th and 8th grade $10. Friday, March 27th is the deadline.
This Friday is the last day to order your yearbook for $10.
Since we have early release today at 1:15, our 8th grade volleyball team will have practice until 3:00.
The 5th grade girls’ volleyball team lost last night to a much improved Whiteside team. We lost the first game 25-17 but came back and won the second game 25-17. The third game we had a lot of good volleys but just couldn’t get the win. We lost 15-9 but the girls continued to play as a team and encourage each other. Good job ladies, Coach Kaz is very proud of all of you!
The 6th grade girls’ volleyball team lost their final match against a good serving Whiteside team 22-25, 17-25. Emma C, Kimya M, and Gabby S. lead our team in serving tonight. We also had some good passing from Emma C. and Camryn W. There was effort from all players to keep going even when we were down. Good job ladies and keep working on your skills for seventh grade volleyball!
The boys’ volleyball team lost to Whiteside last night in two sets by the score of 25-16 and 25-20. This was the final game of the regular season as our 8th grade boys finish with a record of 5-6 while the 7th grade boys finish with a 4-2 record. Several of those losses were very close and really could have gone either way. The future is bright for this team as they get a chance to work hard in practice as they prepare for the conference tournament next week. Boys will practice today till 3:00.
The Belle Valley 8th grade girls’ volleyball team went into Whiteside’s “pack the gym” night, with their band playing and lots of fans there, and defeated the Warriors. We lost the first set, but fought back and won the second and third sets behind the good serving of Serenity C. with 13 good serves, Delaney G. with 10, Nyla W. with 9, and others who stepped up and made crucial serves to score. The 7th grade girls’ team lost in close sets to Whiteside. Our serving leaders were, as usual, Lily C. with 10 good serves, and Briannah R. with 4 good serves and 3 aces. Kourtlyn R. and Ra’Niyah W. had 2 good spikes each. This ends our 7th grade season, and I am proud of our seventh graders’ performances and effort.
Happy Birthday today to Alonna R!
Attention boys bowling team! Do not forget to meet in Mr. Clark's room after school. Our bus will leave promptly at 3:00!
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Fun Spot permission slip and money need to be turned in to Mrs. W. as soon as possible. 5th and 6th grade $5, 7th and 8th grade $10. Friday, March 27th is the deadline.
TODAY is the last day for the book fair! If you have money, please come before lunch!
It’s time to show your Bomber Pride again. Thursday is Spirit Day! Wear your Bomber gear or school colors to help your homeroom have the highest percentage in Bomber Spirit gear so your homeroom can be entered into the drawing for the FREE pizza party! Let’s Go Bombers!!
This Friday is the last day to order your yearbook for $10.
The 8th grade boys’ volleyball team played very well last night but lost to a strong Pontiac team in the first 2 sets. They fell behind but never gave up as they battled back in each set but lost in the end 15-25 and 21-25. DJ J. and Jeano P. had several great passes and setups as they set up our strong hitters Cameron S. and Jaxon B. who both had several thunderous spikes throughout the night. Our 7th grade team was able to rebound against the talented Pontiac team as they won in the 3rd set. Winning the first set 25-22 then losing 25-19 but then earning the victory as they won the third set 15-11. Great effort boys and let's keep up the good work as we play our last game of the regular season tonight at Whiteside. One game only tonight. 5:30 arrival. Practice tomorrow for boys will end at 3:00 due to early dismissal.
The 7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball teams both won last night against Pontiac. Kourtlyn R. had a great match, with 11 service aces. Lily C. was right behind her with 10 aces. Kourtlyn also had 2 spikes. Our 8th grade team played very well, setting up the ball for lots of attacks. Nyla W. and Delaney G. each had 3 kills, and Janiya B. and Jehireh W. each had 2 kills. Delaney led in serving with 17 good serves and 7 aces. Serenity C. had 6 good serves and 3 aces. Jehireh had 3 aces. Tonight we play at Whiteside. Meet in the gym after school.
Last night the Belle Valley Girls’ Bowling Team finished out their season competing in the Individualized finals. Although none of our ladies were able to place, we ended the season on a high note with strong games across the board. Our JV Team finished fourth in the division and our Varsity team finished 3rd! Great job ladies! Coach Hinnen and Coach Clark are proud of your accomplishments throughout the season. Please, turn in your uniforms to Mr. Clark ASAP!
Attention cheerleaders, please stop by Mrs. Eells’s classroom following announcements.
Monday, March 9, 2020
Fun Spot permission slip and money need to be turned in to Mrs. W. as soon as possible. 5th and 6th grade $5, 7th and 8th grade $10. Friday, March 27th is the deadline.
Belle Valley Yearbooks are on sale until Friday, March 13th for $10. To order a yearbook, you can return the exact amount of $10 payable by cash, money order, or check payable to Belle Valley PTO in the envelope you received or you can order online at www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code 45188R.
It is that time that we are searching for Crew Members for the Musical. Crew packets are available in the office and ready for pickup. If you are interested in joining the Musical as Crew please grab a packet and return it to Mrs. Freimuth or Mrs. Chandler this week. There will be a mandatory meeting/interview on Tuesday March 17th after school in the cafeteria. Please stay after school that day and make arrangements for your ride to pick you up at 4:30 if you are meeting for Crew Only. Crew members are responsible for many important aspects to the show and this opportunity should be taken seriously as the cast and directors should receive your best efforts. If you are ready for the challenge, grab a packet on Today! We look forward to seeing you!
The 7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball teams have their last regular season home matches tonight against Pontiac. 7th grade plays at 4:00 and 8th grade plays at 5:00. Meet in the gym after school. Good luck Bombers!
Happy Birthday today to Cameron L. and Tajoya D!
Friday, March 6, 2019
Happy Birthday today to Willow W! Also, happy early birthday this weekend to Zaria C, Kaylee V, Alyssa H, and Mackenzie P!
It is that time that we are searching for Crew Members for the Musical. Crew packets will be placed in the office and ready for pickup on Monday. If you are interested in joining the Musical as Crew please grab a packet and return it to Mrs. Freimuth or Mrs. Chandler next week. There will be a mandatory meeting/interview on Tuesday March 17th after school in the cafeteria. Please stay after school that day and make arrangements for your ride to pick you up at 4:30 if you are meeting for Crew Only. Crew members are responsible for many important aspects to the show and this opportunity should be taken seriously and the cast and directors should receive your best efforts. If you are ready for the challenge, grab a packet on Monday!
The 5th grade Lady Bombers won their game last night at Signal Hill. We won the first match 25-19. The girls worked very hard to use their three hits. We won second match 26-24. Sophia C, Jha’Nyna A. and Nalani J. led the team in serves. Our last game of the season is next Tuesday against Whiteside at BV at 4:00.
The boys’ volleyball team lost a close one against high mount last night in 3 sets. Our Bombers came from behind to win the 1st set 25- 22. Then we ran into some communication and consistency problems losing 14-25 in the 2nd set. This forced a 3rd set and our Bombers were outplayed and lost 15-10 to lose the match. We will practice today and continue to learn from our mistakes.
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team lost to High Mount last night. Jehireh W. had 5 good spikes, Janiya B. had 4, and Christian M. had 3. The 7th grade girls also lost to High Mount. Lily C. led the team in serving with 10 good serves and 7 aces. Practice today after school.
The 6th grade girls’ volleyball team lost to Signal Hill in a 3-set match. We won the first set 25-20 with Kimya M. leading us in serving and good passing by Darielle M. and her teammates. The second set was lost 19-25 with the team struggling with consistent serving. Emma C. played well and lead the second set in serving and passing. We lost the third set, but I was proud to see them not give up even though they were behind. We play our last match at home on Tuesday.
The state results are in for the ICTM math contests, in which Belle Valley competed recently. The highest placing grade levels were 8th grade and 7th grade. Our 8th graders placed 23rd out of 68 teams, and our 7th graders placed 23rd out of 66 teams. And a special note, our 7th graders placed higher than Wolf Branch, and our 8th graders were neck-and-neck with Wolf Branch. No other conference schools participated.
P.E. classes will be staying inside today. 7th and 8th grade will be dressing out.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Belle Valley Yearbooks are on sale until Friday, March 13th for $10. To order a yearbook, you can return the exact amount of $10 payable by cash, money order, or check payable to Belle Valley PTO in the envelope you received or you can order online at www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code 45188R.
The 7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball teams play tonight at home against High Mount at 4:00 and 5:00. Good luck girls!
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet today in her classroom at 9:26. Please observe hallway expectations on your way there.
Happy Birthday today to Erin K. and Mrs. McKay!
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Have you ever held a tarantula? Or petted a boa constrictor? Now is your chance! On Thursday from 4pm-6pm the book fair will be hosting “The Tie-Dyed Iguana” who will be bringing in all kinds of animals for you to look at, pet, and maybe even hold! Join us for this special event!
TODAY is the last day to sign up to try out for track. If you’re interested in trying out, please make sure you sign up by the end of TODAY in your grade’s math classroom - Ms. Alibaikzadeh, Ms. Kohnz, or Ms. Adams. Sign-up sheets will be picked up after school to give coaches time to check physicals, waivers & fees. Contact Coach Augustine or Coach Roberts with questions.
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team lost to a good Shiloh team last night, although we played much better than Monday. Delaney G. had 6 good serves and 3 spikes. Felisa M. also had 6 good serves. Jehireh W. led in digs with 5. Serenity C. had 4 digs and 3 spikes. The 7th grade girls’ volleyball team defeated Shiloh in their best match of the year. Ja’Nyla S. led in serving with 13 good serves. Lily C. had 9, Kourtlyn R. had 7, and Ra’Niyah W. had 6. In the second set, Janyiah S. had a decisive spike to end the set. Practice today after school.
Carter L, please report to Coach Jbour’s room after these announcements.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Congratulations to the POP winners for March: Bobby S, Jordan S, Autumn K, Dalton T, Amir J, & Linkin R. Please come to the office after these announcements.
Have you ever held a tarantula? Or petted a boa constrictor? Now is your chance! On Thursday from 4pm-6pm the book fair will be hosting “The Tie-Dyed Iguana” who will be bringing in all kinds of animals for you to look at, pet, and maybe even hold! Join us for this special event!
If you’re interested in trying out for track, please sign up in your math teacher’s classroom TODAY or TOMORROW. These sign-up sheets will be in Ms. Alibaikzadeh, Ms. Kohnz, or Ms. Adams classrooms. Sign-up sheets will be picked up Wednesday afternoon to give coaches time to check physicals, waivers, & fees. Contact Coach Augustine or Coach Roberts with questions.
Belle Valley Yearbooks are on sale until Friday, March 13th for $10. To order a yearbook, you can return the exact amount of $10 payable by cash, money order, or check payable to Belle Valley PTO in the envelope you received or you can order online at www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code 45188R.
The boys’ volleyball team played hard but fell short versus an improved signal Hill team. They lost the first set in a very close game 25-23. Our Bombers bounced back and answered with an impressive 25-16 win in the second set but lost 15-10 in the third set, therefore losing the match. Our 7th grade team followed up with a strong performance and won all 3 sets to end the night with a bombers victory. Winning sets 15-11 15-10 and 15-14. Great effort by all. Our boys’ volleyball team is back at it tonight as they play at Shiloh. 5:30 arrival once again.
Our 8th grade girls’ volleyball team also lost to Signal Hill in three sets. We won the first set 32-30 but lost the next two. Felisa M. led in serving with 16 good serves. Christian M. served seven in a row. Serenity C. had an amazing 11 digs and 8 good spikes. Delaney G. had 7 good spikes and Nyla W. has 6. The 7th grade girls won their match in three sets. Ja’Nyla S. had 15 good serves and Lily C.had 12. Ra’Niyah W. had 5 good spikes. We play at Shiloh today. Meet in the gym after school.
If you are in 5th Grade Girls group, please stop by Mrs. Cole’s room after announcements for your t-shirt!
Monday, March 2, 2020
No School - Casimir Pulaski Day
Friday, February 28, 2019
(Read by student) Buffalo Soldiers— a name given by Native-American plainsmen—were the all-black regiments created in the U.S. Army beginning in 1866. These soldiers received second-class treatment and were often given the worst military assignments but had the lowest desertion rate compared to their white counterparts. More than 20 Buffalo Soldiers received the Medal of Honor for their service. The oldest living Buffalo Soldier, Sergeant Mark Matthews, died at the age of 111 in 2005 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
TRACK TRYOUTS begin the week of March 16 for students 6th through 8th grade. If you are interested, please make sure you have a current physical & waiver on file & all fees are paid. No late tryouts will be allowed. Sign up & information sheets will be in your Math teacher’s classroom Tuesday, March 3 & Wednesday, March 4. Contact Coach Augustine or Coach Roberts with questions.
Book fair starts next week! Be sure to bring your money on Tuesday or Wednesday! After school on Thursday the book fair will be hosting “The Tie-Dyed Iguana” who will be bringing in all kinds of animals for you to look at, pet, and maybe even hold! Join us for this special event!
The 5th grade girls’ volleyball team lost two very close matches to Wesclin last night. The first match was 26-24 and the second was 25-23. All the girls played awesome. We used our three hits and had many great volleys! Way to go girls. Next practice is Tuesday morning at 6:30 am.
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team played their best match of the season and won last night against Grant. Jehireh W. and Felisa M. had 3 service aces each. Christian M, Janiya B, Nyla W, and Delaney G. contributed to the serving game with aces also. Our defensive game and offensive game are really coming around.
The 7th grade girls’ volleyball team didn’t fare so well. We did have a very good serving game with 17 service aces as a team. Ja’Nyla S. had 9 aces by herself! We stuck to our game, taking 3 hits and trying to set up spikers, which will make us a better team in the long run. Our next matches are at Signal Hill on Monday. There is no bus. Players should be at Signal Hill at 3:30 Monday. 8th graders should arrive by 4:20.
The sixth graders competed in the ICTM math contest this week, and there was a tie for first in the team competition. Meighan S, Baileigh N, Marvelous W, Jenasis S, and Michael M. were on the first place team. Also placing first was the team of Montez S, Eillyah R, Emma C, Ion T, and Jacob G. In the individual competition, Marvelous W. won first and tied for second were Keyleigh G, Michael M, Ion T, and Xavier B. Good job sixth graders!
The 6th grade girls’ volleyball team gave great effort against Wesclin but fell short last night. Marvelous W. lead our team in serving in both sets. Darielle M. and Camryn W. had some very good passes in the first set along with Jehda W. and Gabby S. in the second set. We practice Tuesday morning at 6:30 and play our next match at Signal Hill next Thursday.
The boys’ volleyball team was able to get back on track last night with a big win on 8th grade night vs Grant. Our Bombers came out hot winning the first set 25-13. Our boys then learned how quickly things can turn around in volleyball as Grant won the second set 25-13 to force a 3rd-tie breaking set. It was great to see this team regain their composure and refocus their efforts to win the 3rd set and match with the score of 15-10. Jaxon B, Doralo M, and Cam S. had great games representing our strong 8th grade core of the team. Jeano P. was clutch from the serving line, especially in the third set getting his team off to a 5 point lead to start the set. No practice today. Next game for the boys is Monday at Signal Hill.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet in the Life Skills room at 8:45 today. Please observe hallway expectations on your way there.
Happy Birthday today to Trinity L. and Mrs. Holt! Also, happy early birthday this weekend to Isabella D, Ion T, Kahleah W, and Levelle R!
Thursday, February 27, 2020
(Read by student) When African American neurosurgeon Ben Carson was a child, his mother required him to read two library books a week and give her written reports, even though she was barely literate. She would then take the papers and pretend to carefully review them, placing a checkmark at the top of the page to show her approval. The assignments inspired Carson's eventual love of reading and learning.
TRACK TRYOUTS begin the week of March 16 for students 6th through 8th grade. If you are interested, please make sure you have a current physical & waiver on file & all fees are paid. No late tryouts will be allowed. Sign up & information sheets will be in your Math teacher’s classroom Tuesday, March 3 & Wednesday, March 4. Contact Coach Augustine or Coach Roberts with questions.
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team lost a close match to Wolf Branch last night. We lost the second game by only two points. Nyla W. had 4 service aces. Janiya B. had 9 good spikes, Delaney G. had 12, and Serenity had 15. Jehireh W. had an awesome stuff block. The 7th grade girls also lost to Wolf Branch. Taniya M. had 4 service aces and Ja’Nyla S. had 2. Ra’Niyah W. had 3 good spikes and Janyiah S. had a good block. We play at home tonight against Grant. Meet in the gym after school.
The boys’ volleyball teams were handed their first loss of the regular season last night vs a strong Wolf Branch team. Our Bombers should be proud of the way they competed and kept the games close as our 8th grade team was even winning several times throughout the match. We look forward to seeing our boys bounce back tonight at home against Grant. Reminder that it is 8th grade night tonight. Please come back to school at 5:30.
Book fair starts next week! Be sure to bring your money on Tuesday or Wednesday! After school on Thursday the book fair will be hosting “The Tie-Dyed Iguana” who will be bringing in all kinds of animals for you to look at, pet, and maybe even hold! Join us for this special event!
Happy birthday today to Veronica H. and Serenity C!
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
(Read by student) Vonetta Flowers - the former track star turned Olympic bobsledder - made history at the 2002 Winter Olympics by becoming the first black athlete to win a gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Vonetta's gold medal will hopefully inspire future black athletes to become more involved in winter sports.
The 7th grade girls’ volleyball team defeated Joseph Arthur last night in a close match. Taniya led in serving with 10 good serves. Lily C. had 5 service aces, and Ra’Niyah led in spikes. The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team lost to Joseph Arthur, also in a close match. Missed serves were the key to the loss. Delaney G. made all her serves. Serenity C. led in digs and spikes. 7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball teams play at home tonight against Wolf Branch. Meet in the gym after school.
Last night the Belle Valley Bowling Team played their best match of the season against Signal Hill. Both the girls’ and boys’ varsity teams and the girls’ junior varsity teams were able to bring home wins. We had great bowling from everyone, and 4 bowlers were able to set new personal high scores. Garrett S. had a new high of 94 and Travis Y. beat his record with a 120. Dalton T. had a great new high score of 192 and Alysa B. was on fire! She shattered her previous high score of 120 with a new score of 199! Awesome job team! Remember there are no more events for the remainder of the week. We WILL have a make-up match next Thursday, March 5th, against West Jr. High at Bel-Air Bowl.
Reminder to scholar bowl team members; our end of season party is tomorrow after school. Please have a ride here to pick you up by 4:00 and remember to turn in your uniform shirt.
The boys’ volleyball team gave a great team effort last night at Joseph Arthur taking home the victory in the first 2 games winning 25-21 and 25-23. Our Bombers showed great composure under pressure and were able to shake off the rust after a hiatus in the volleyball season. DJ J. and Jeano P. kept the team under control with 10 passes to the setter each. Jaxon B. was the best server of the night landing 10 serves. Several Bombers showed confidence in their overhand hitting ability as DJ J, Jaxon B, Kyle J, Jeano P, Cam S, and Doralo M. all had clutch spikes. The 7th and 8th grade boys’ play again tonight at home vs Wolf Branch. All boys should arrive at 5:30.
Reminder to the 5th & 6th Grade Girls' Group to come at their designated times for our final meeting! 5th Grade girls will report to Mrs. Johnson’s room during 3A. 6th Grade girls will report to Mrs. Johnson’s room during their lunch and recess times. Follow hallway expectations on your way!
7th and 8th grade P.E. classes will be in the chorus room due to Spring pictures being taken in the gym.
Happy Birthday today to Kyndsli L, Marcus G, and Zariah S!
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
(Read by a student) Long before Serena and Venus Williams were dominating women's tennis, there was Althea Gibson. In 1950, Althea became the first black woman to play at the US Nationals. She advanced to the second round of the tournament and showed many ignorant tennis fans that African Americans belonged on the tennis court. In 1957, she won the US Nationals and Wimbledon, and was welcomed home with a ticker tape parade in New York. Way to go Althea!
Last night, the Belle Valley Bowling Team played against Lebanon Middle School. Our Girls Junior Varsity Team was able to bring home a win, putting them in 3rd place in their division! Bowling good games for the Bombers were Yasmin J, Baileigh N, Cora P, Travis Y, Dalton T, and Aiden C. who also got his first turkey last night. Great job team! Meet in Mr. Clark's room promptly after school today, for our Match at St. Clair Bowl! Our bus will leave at 3:00!
Congratulations to this year’s Young Author winners from Belle Valley.
These students were chosen by their language arts teachers for their outstanding writing skills. They will represent Belle Valley at the conference at West Haven School on March 31st. The winners are:
5th grade: Trinity S. and Kendrea W.
6th grade: Skyler K.
7th grade: Jillian B.
8th grade: Alleyah C.
Way to go Young Authors!!
Congrats to the mid-quarter AR star winners: Yasmin J, Jermya W, Thomas D, Kaylee K, and Nolan K. Please go to Mrs. Stevens’ room right after announcements to get your prize.
Picture Day is tomorrow 02/26/2020, mark your calendar! No order is due now. Picture Flyers will be delivered to the school approximately 10-14 days after Picture Day. Remember to bring your smile :)
Belle Valley Yearbooks are now on sale until Friday, March 13th for $10. To order a yearbook you can return the exact amount of $10 payable by cash, money order, or check payable to Belle Valley PTO in the envelope you received or you can order online at www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code 45188R.
The seventh graders had their ICTM math contest last week, and one seventh grader got a perfect test! Peter L. scored 8 out of 8 for first place. Marcus G. was in second with 5, and Madison K. got 4 correct for third place. The team that won first was Jillian B, Jaden W, Loegon P, Peter L, and Makayla G. Way to show off your mad math skills seventh graders!
The 5th grade girls’ volleyball team won last night against Wesclin 25-13 and 25-18. Zaria C. led the team with 24 serves! All the girls did a great job calling the ball and working together as a team. Next game is this Thursday at Wesclin!
The 6th grade girls volleyball team lost to Wesclin 13-25 and 14-25 last night. We did reach our goal for using 3 hits tonight, which I was very happy to see. Leading our team in service runs were Marvelous W. and Jehda W. Darielle M. and Camryn W. lead the team in passing. We play at Wesclin on Thursday.
7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball teams play Joseph Arthur today at Central O’Fallon. Meet in the locker room after school.
Monday, February 24, 2020
(Read by student) Did you know the still-reigning King of Pop, Michael Jackson, snagged several Guinness World Records, including highest annual earnings for a pop star, best-selling album of all time for his classic, Thriller, and most Grammy Awards won in a year? (P.S. he took home 8) Incidentally, Beyonce holds that record for the ladies — she took home six in 2010.
Belle Valley Yearbooks are now on sale until Friday, March 13th for $10. To order a yearbook you can return the exact amount of $10 payable by cash, money order, or check payable to Belle Valley PTO in the envelope you received or you can order online at www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code 45188R.
Picture Day is this Wednesday, 02/26/2020, mark your calendar! No order is due now. Picture Flyers will be delivered to the school approximately 10-14 days after Picture Day. To prepare, pick out some simple accessories to complete the outfit and begin thinking about hairstyles.
It is our first Musical Practice Day! Cast please meet down by Mrs. Freimuth’s class right after school. Come prepared with a pencil and a highlighter please. Start eating your snack when you get down there so we can start promptly on time today. Yay!
The Scholar Bowl Team’s end of season party is this Thursday in the Library after school until 4:00. Please turn in your uniform shirt to Mrs. Jbour by Friday.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will not meet until Friday this week. A reminder will be posted on announcements that day.
The 7th grade girls’ volleyball team tied for third place in their volleyball tournament on Saturday, which included 12 teams. We won our first two matches against Joseph Arthur and Emge, then lost to Central in the semifinals. Delaney G. had 22 service aces in the tournament and Ja’Nyla S. added 13 aces. Lily C. had 12 good serves against Emge and Mya T. had 9 good serves against JAMS. Kourtlyn R. and Janyiah S. each had 5 good spikes and Ra’Niyah W. added 4 good spikes. Taniya M. and Briannah R. each contributed good serves at critical times. Practice today after school.
Happy Birthday today to Derrek G. and Jeremiah Y!
No School – Mandated Safety Shutdown
Monday, March 16, 2020
Boys track tryouts are on hold. We will communicate changes to you as they become available.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet today at the start of 2A in the life skills room.
Happy Birthday today to Rihannia O!
Friday, March 13, 2019
Fun Spot permission slip and money need to be turned in to Mrs. W. as soon as possible. 5th and 6th grade $5, 7th and 8th grade $10. Friday, March 27th is the deadline.
And the SPIRIT winner is...Mrs. Kuethe’s homeroom for the month of March! Congratulations, your homeroom is entered into the drawing for the free pizza party. We have two more spirit days this year, so get your Bomber gear ready for the next day so your homeroom can have a chance to win the free pizza party!
Track tryouts are next week. Monday & Tuesday for boys, Wednesday & Thursday for girls. Please change immediately after school and go straight to the Wamser gym. Pay attention to the weather so you can dress accordingly and make sure to bring a water bottle. Please contact Coach Augustine or Coach Roberts with questions.
If you haven’t picked up your packet for Musical Crew please do that so you can have it signed and filled out ready for your meeting on Tuesday March 17th from 2:45-4:30. Please meet on Tuesday outside of Mrs. Freimuth’s class after school. You will have a meeting and an interview. Crew positions will be posted next week after the meeting and crew members start coming to practice March 23rd.
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team came out strong last night against Grant and won in two sets in the conference tournament. We were playing the best we have all year, serving aggressively and setting up for attacks. Delaney G. had 10 aces and 9 spikes. Jehireh had 8 spikes and a block. Then, in the next round we faced Wolf Branch and lost in two sets. We just couldn’t get things going against their tough servers. Christian M, Janiya B, and Nyla W. had a good serving match with 6 good serves each. No practice today; our next practice is Monday.
Happy early Pi Day to everyone! Pi day is celebrated every year on March 14, which is tomorrow, because the first three digits of pi are 3.14. The actual number pi continues on and on forever, with no pattern or repetition, making it an irrational number. The number of digits of pi that have been calculated to date are into the trillions, and no one can find the end. Enjoy a slice of pie tomorrow to celebrate!
Today, is the last day for you to order a yearbook for $10.
Happy Birthday today to Makaylah B! Also, happy early birthday this weekend to Zaniya B, Natalya P, Darielle M, Aspen R, Demonje C, and Darryl J!
Thursday, March 12, 2020
Fun Spot permission slip and money need to be turned in to Mrs. W. as soon as possible. 5th and 6th grade $5, 7th and 8th grade $10. Friday, March 27th is the deadline.
Tomorrow is the last day to order your yearbook for $10.
Last night the Belle Valley Boys Bowling Team finished their season by participating in the individual tournament at St. Clair Bowl. Our boys came out ready to bowl, playing some of the best games of the season. In the end, Dalton T. was just one pin shy of placing in the top 15 with a 401 series and 5th grader Jaiden K. placed 5th out 162 bowlers in the JV division with a 496 series! Awesome job gentlemen! Don't forget to drop off your uniforms to Mr. Clark's room ASAP!
Good luck to the 8th grade girls’ volleyball team as they compete in the conference tournament tonight at Whiteside. We play Grant at 4:00, then if we win we play Wolf Branch at 6:00. If we win both of those, we will play in the semifinals on Friday. Meet in the gym after school.
Review of the Dress code as stated in the Parent/Student Handbook
“Dress Code Violation Students are to dress appropriately for the learning situation. (Shorts, dresses, or skirts that are above mid-thigh in length are not acceptable). Inappropriate dress is that which causes a disruption to the learning environment. Students are to adhere to the dress code at school and at school functions. Students not willing to change or unable to contact parents/guardians, will be isolated from the student population and given an opportunity to change their attire with their PE clothes, clothing provided by the school nurse, or they may call home to ask to bring school appropriate clothes.
Student Dress
Students are to be clean, neat, and appropriately dressed. Clothing, shoes, and accessories shall not be hazardous to the health and safety of the students or disruptive to the educational program of the school. Middle school students are not to wear excessively tight clothing (NO leggings, NO “jeggings”, No yoga pants, NO spandex type material items, etc.), clothing that is revealing and sagging pants are prohibited. Undergarments are not to be visible with student attire which includes “see through” tops that reveal undergarments. All skirts, dresses, and shorts must be at least mid-thigh in length. Clothing and other accessories displaying a reference to tobacco, gang affiliation, alcohol, drugs, sex, violence, skulls, satanic designs, or anything else deemed inappropriate by the administration, are not permitted. Extra “big” t-shirts, saggy or low rider pants, hair picks/brushes/combs, distressed jeans (purchased with holes, rips or thread worn holes) or jeans with thread worn holes, rips/tears, patches, tank/spaghetti strapped tops, dresses, and coats and jackets are not to be worn during school hours. Sunglasses, hats, bandanas, “sweatbands” and other head coverings shall not be worn in the school building during the school day. Appropriate footwear must be worn at all times. Heelies or any shoe with built-in wheels, flip-flops, or soccer slides are prohibited. Reminder: Tennis shoes must be worn for physical education class. Any student who does not follow the dress requirements, will have to change their attire (possibly changing into a P.E. uniform, changing into clothing provided by the nurse, or calling the parent to bring a change of clothes to the school), and the student will receive an after-school detention (ASD). If a student has multiple offenses with dress code violation, consequences beyond an ASD will be issued.”
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Fun Spot permission slip and money need to be turned in to Mrs. W. as soon as possible. 5th and 6th grade $5, 7th and 8th grade $10. Friday, March 27th is the deadline.
This Friday is the last day to order your yearbook for $10.
Since we have early release today at 1:15, our 8th grade volleyball team will have practice until 3:00.
The 5th grade girls’ volleyball team lost last night to a much improved Whiteside team. We lost the first game 25-17 but came back and won the second game 25-17. The third game we had a lot of good volleys but just couldn’t get the win. We lost 15-9 but the girls continued to play as a team and encourage each other. Good job ladies, Coach Kaz is very proud of all of you!
The 6th grade girls’ volleyball team lost their final match against a good serving Whiteside team 22-25, 17-25. Emma C, Kimya M, and Gabby S. lead our team in serving tonight. We also had some good passing from Emma C. and Camryn W. There was effort from all players to keep going even when we were down. Good job ladies and keep working on your skills for seventh grade volleyball!
The boys’ volleyball team lost to Whiteside last night in two sets by the score of 25-16 and 25-20. This was the final game of the regular season as our 8th grade boys finish with a record of 5-6 while the 7th grade boys finish with a 4-2 record. Several of those losses were very close and really could have gone either way. The future is bright for this team as they get a chance to work hard in practice as they prepare for the conference tournament next week. Boys will practice today till 3:00.
The Belle Valley 8th grade girls’ volleyball team went into Whiteside’s “pack the gym” night, with their band playing and lots of fans there, and defeated the Warriors. We lost the first set, but fought back and won the second and third sets behind the good serving of Serenity C. with 13 good serves, Delaney G. with 10, Nyla W. with 9, and others who stepped up and made crucial serves to score. The 7th grade girls’ team lost in close sets to Whiteside. Our serving leaders were, as usual, Lily C. with 10 good serves, and Briannah R. with 4 good serves and 3 aces. Kourtlyn R. and Ra’Niyah W. had 2 good spikes each. This ends our 7th grade season, and I am proud of our seventh graders’ performances and effort.
Happy Birthday today to Alonna R!
Attention boys bowling team! Do not forget to meet in Mr. Clark's room after school. Our bus will leave promptly at 3:00!
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Fun Spot permission slip and money need to be turned in to Mrs. W. as soon as possible. 5th and 6th grade $5, 7th and 8th grade $10. Friday, March 27th is the deadline.
TODAY is the last day for the book fair! If you have money, please come before lunch!
It’s time to show your Bomber Pride again. Thursday is Spirit Day! Wear your Bomber gear or school colors to help your homeroom have the highest percentage in Bomber Spirit gear so your homeroom can be entered into the drawing for the FREE pizza party! Let’s Go Bombers!!
This Friday is the last day to order your yearbook for $10.
The 8th grade boys’ volleyball team played very well last night but lost to a strong Pontiac team in the first 2 sets. They fell behind but never gave up as they battled back in each set but lost in the end 15-25 and 21-25. DJ J. and Jeano P. had several great passes and setups as they set up our strong hitters Cameron S. and Jaxon B. who both had several thunderous spikes throughout the night. Our 7th grade team was able to rebound against the talented Pontiac team as they won in the 3rd set. Winning the first set 25-22 then losing 25-19 but then earning the victory as they won the third set 15-11. Great effort boys and let's keep up the good work as we play our last game of the regular season tonight at Whiteside. One game only tonight. 5:30 arrival. Practice tomorrow for boys will end at 3:00 due to early dismissal.
The 7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball teams both won last night against Pontiac. Kourtlyn R. had a great match, with 11 service aces. Lily C. was right behind her with 10 aces. Kourtlyn also had 2 spikes. Our 8th grade team played very well, setting up the ball for lots of attacks. Nyla W. and Delaney G. each had 3 kills, and Janiya B. and Jehireh W. each had 2 kills. Delaney led in serving with 17 good serves and 7 aces. Serenity C. had 6 good serves and 3 aces. Jehireh had 3 aces. Tonight we play at Whiteside. Meet in the gym after school.
Last night the Belle Valley Girls’ Bowling Team finished out their season competing in the Individualized finals. Although none of our ladies were able to place, we ended the season on a high note with strong games across the board. Our JV Team finished fourth in the division and our Varsity team finished 3rd! Great job ladies! Coach Hinnen and Coach Clark are proud of your accomplishments throughout the season. Please, turn in your uniforms to Mr. Clark ASAP!
Attention cheerleaders, please stop by Mrs. Eells’s classroom following announcements.
Monday, March 9, 2020
Fun Spot permission slip and money need to be turned in to Mrs. W. as soon as possible. 5th and 6th grade $5, 7th and 8th grade $10. Friday, March 27th is the deadline.
Belle Valley Yearbooks are on sale until Friday, March 13th for $10. To order a yearbook, you can return the exact amount of $10 payable by cash, money order, or check payable to Belle Valley PTO in the envelope you received or you can order online at www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code 45188R.
It is that time that we are searching for Crew Members for the Musical. Crew packets are available in the office and ready for pickup. If you are interested in joining the Musical as Crew please grab a packet and return it to Mrs. Freimuth or Mrs. Chandler this week. There will be a mandatory meeting/interview on Tuesday March 17th after school in the cafeteria. Please stay after school that day and make arrangements for your ride to pick you up at 4:30 if you are meeting for Crew Only. Crew members are responsible for many important aspects to the show and this opportunity should be taken seriously as the cast and directors should receive your best efforts. If you are ready for the challenge, grab a packet on Today! We look forward to seeing you!
The 7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball teams have their last regular season home matches tonight against Pontiac. 7th grade plays at 4:00 and 8th grade plays at 5:00. Meet in the gym after school. Good luck Bombers!
Happy Birthday today to Cameron L. and Tajoya D!
Friday, March 6, 2019
Happy Birthday today to Willow W! Also, happy early birthday this weekend to Zaria C, Kaylee V, Alyssa H, and Mackenzie P!
It is that time that we are searching for Crew Members for the Musical. Crew packets will be placed in the office and ready for pickup on Monday. If you are interested in joining the Musical as Crew please grab a packet and return it to Mrs. Freimuth or Mrs. Chandler next week. There will be a mandatory meeting/interview on Tuesday March 17th after school in the cafeteria. Please stay after school that day and make arrangements for your ride to pick you up at 4:30 if you are meeting for Crew Only. Crew members are responsible for many important aspects to the show and this opportunity should be taken seriously and the cast and directors should receive your best efforts. If you are ready for the challenge, grab a packet on Monday!
The 5th grade Lady Bombers won their game last night at Signal Hill. We won the first match 25-19. The girls worked very hard to use their three hits. We won second match 26-24. Sophia C, Jha’Nyna A. and Nalani J. led the team in serves. Our last game of the season is next Tuesday against Whiteside at BV at 4:00.
The boys’ volleyball team lost a close one against high mount last night in 3 sets. Our Bombers came from behind to win the 1st set 25- 22. Then we ran into some communication and consistency problems losing 14-25 in the 2nd set. This forced a 3rd set and our Bombers were outplayed and lost 15-10 to lose the match. We will practice today and continue to learn from our mistakes.
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team lost to High Mount last night. Jehireh W. had 5 good spikes, Janiya B. had 4, and Christian M. had 3. The 7th grade girls also lost to High Mount. Lily C. led the team in serving with 10 good serves and 7 aces. Practice today after school.
The 6th grade girls’ volleyball team lost to Signal Hill in a 3-set match. We won the first set 25-20 with Kimya M. leading us in serving and good passing by Darielle M. and her teammates. The second set was lost 19-25 with the team struggling with consistent serving. Emma C. played well and lead the second set in serving and passing. We lost the third set, but I was proud to see them not give up even though they were behind. We play our last match at home on Tuesday.
The state results are in for the ICTM math contests, in which Belle Valley competed recently. The highest placing grade levels were 8th grade and 7th grade. Our 8th graders placed 23rd out of 68 teams, and our 7th graders placed 23rd out of 66 teams. And a special note, our 7th graders placed higher than Wolf Branch, and our 8th graders were neck-and-neck with Wolf Branch. No other conference schools participated.
P.E. classes will be staying inside today. 7th and 8th grade will be dressing out.
Thursday, March 5, 2020
Belle Valley Yearbooks are on sale until Friday, March 13th for $10. To order a yearbook, you can return the exact amount of $10 payable by cash, money order, or check payable to Belle Valley PTO in the envelope you received or you can order online at www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code 45188R.
The 7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball teams play tonight at home against High Mount at 4:00 and 5:00. Good luck girls!
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet today in her classroom at 9:26. Please observe hallway expectations on your way there.
Happy Birthday today to Erin K. and Mrs. McKay!
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Have you ever held a tarantula? Or petted a boa constrictor? Now is your chance! On Thursday from 4pm-6pm the book fair will be hosting “The Tie-Dyed Iguana” who will be bringing in all kinds of animals for you to look at, pet, and maybe even hold! Join us for this special event!
TODAY is the last day to sign up to try out for track. If you’re interested in trying out, please make sure you sign up by the end of TODAY in your grade’s math classroom - Ms. Alibaikzadeh, Ms. Kohnz, or Ms. Adams. Sign-up sheets will be picked up after school to give coaches time to check physicals, waivers & fees. Contact Coach Augustine or Coach Roberts with questions.
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team lost to a good Shiloh team last night, although we played much better than Monday. Delaney G. had 6 good serves and 3 spikes. Felisa M. also had 6 good serves. Jehireh W. led in digs with 5. Serenity C. had 4 digs and 3 spikes. The 7th grade girls’ volleyball team defeated Shiloh in their best match of the year. Ja’Nyla S. led in serving with 13 good serves. Lily C. had 9, Kourtlyn R. had 7, and Ra’Niyah W. had 6. In the second set, Janyiah S. had a decisive spike to end the set. Practice today after school.
Carter L, please report to Coach Jbour’s room after these announcements.
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Congratulations to the POP winners for March: Bobby S, Jordan S, Autumn K, Dalton T, Amir J, & Linkin R. Please come to the office after these announcements.
Have you ever held a tarantula? Or petted a boa constrictor? Now is your chance! On Thursday from 4pm-6pm the book fair will be hosting “The Tie-Dyed Iguana” who will be bringing in all kinds of animals for you to look at, pet, and maybe even hold! Join us for this special event!
If you’re interested in trying out for track, please sign up in your math teacher’s classroom TODAY or TOMORROW. These sign-up sheets will be in Ms. Alibaikzadeh, Ms. Kohnz, or Ms. Adams classrooms. Sign-up sheets will be picked up Wednesday afternoon to give coaches time to check physicals, waivers, & fees. Contact Coach Augustine or Coach Roberts with questions.
Belle Valley Yearbooks are on sale until Friday, March 13th for $10. To order a yearbook, you can return the exact amount of $10 payable by cash, money order, or check payable to Belle Valley PTO in the envelope you received or you can order online at www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code 45188R.
The boys’ volleyball team played hard but fell short versus an improved signal Hill team. They lost the first set in a very close game 25-23. Our Bombers bounced back and answered with an impressive 25-16 win in the second set but lost 15-10 in the third set, therefore losing the match. Our 7th grade team followed up with a strong performance and won all 3 sets to end the night with a bombers victory. Winning sets 15-11 15-10 and 15-14. Great effort by all. Our boys’ volleyball team is back at it tonight as they play at Shiloh. 5:30 arrival once again.
Our 8th grade girls’ volleyball team also lost to Signal Hill in three sets. We won the first set 32-30 but lost the next two. Felisa M. led in serving with 16 good serves. Christian M. served seven in a row. Serenity C. had an amazing 11 digs and 8 good spikes. Delaney G. had 7 good spikes and Nyla W. has 6. The 7th grade girls won their match in three sets. Ja’Nyla S. had 15 good serves and Lily C.had 12. Ra’Niyah W. had 5 good spikes. We play at Shiloh today. Meet in the gym after school.
If you are in 5th Grade Girls group, please stop by Mrs. Cole’s room after announcements for your t-shirt!
Monday, March 2, 2020
No School - Casimir Pulaski Day
Friday, February 28, 2019
(Read by student) Buffalo Soldiers— a name given by Native-American plainsmen—were the all-black regiments created in the U.S. Army beginning in 1866. These soldiers received second-class treatment and were often given the worst military assignments but had the lowest desertion rate compared to their white counterparts. More than 20 Buffalo Soldiers received the Medal of Honor for their service. The oldest living Buffalo Soldier, Sergeant Mark Matthews, died at the age of 111 in 2005 and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
TRACK TRYOUTS begin the week of March 16 for students 6th through 8th grade. If you are interested, please make sure you have a current physical & waiver on file & all fees are paid. No late tryouts will be allowed. Sign up & information sheets will be in your Math teacher’s classroom Tuesday, March 3 & Wednesday, March 4. Contact Coach Augustine or Coach Roberts with questions.
Book fair starts next week! Be sure to bring your money on Tuesday or Wednesday! After school on Thursday the book fair will be hosting “The Tie-Dyed Iguana” who will be bringing in all kinds of animals for you to look at, pet, and maybe even hold! Join us for this special event!
The 5th grade girls’ volleyball team lost two very close matches to Wesclin last night. The first match was 26-24 and the second was 25-23. All the girls played awesome. We used our three hits and had many great volleys! Way to go girls. Next practice is Tuesday morning at 6:30 am.
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team played their best match of the season and won last night against Grant. Jehireh W. and Felisa M. had 3 service aces each. Christian M, Janiya B, Nyla W, and Delaney G. contributed to the serving game with aces also. Our defensive game and offensive game are really coming around.
The 7th grade girls’ volleyball team didn’t fare so well. We did have a very good serving game with 17 service aces as a team. Ja’Nyla S. had 9 aces by herself! We stuck to our game, taking 3 hits and trying to set up spikers, which will make us a better team in the long run. Our next matches are at Signal Hill on Monday. There is no bus. Players should be at Signal Hill at 3:30 Monday. 8th graders should arrive by 4:20.
The sixth graders competed in the ICTM math contest this week, and there was a tie for first in the team competition. Meighan S, Baileigh N, Marvelous W, Jenasis S, and Michael M. were on the first place team. Also placing first was the team of Montez S, Eillyah R, Emma C, Ion T, and Jacob G. In the individual competition, Marvelous W. won first and tied for second were Keyleigh G, Michael M, Ion T, and Xavier B. Good job sixth graders!
The 6th grade girls’ volleyball team gave great effort against Wesclin but fell short last night. Marvelous W. lead our team in serving in both sets. Darielle M. and Camryn W. had some very good passes in the first set along with Jehda W. and Gabby S. in the second set. We practice Tuesday morning at 6:30 and play our next match at Signal Hill next Thursday.
The boys’ volleyball team was able to get back on track last night with a big win on 8th grade night vs Grant. Our Bombers came out hot winning the first set 25-13. Our boys then learned how quickly things can turn around in volleyball as Grant won the second set 25-13 to force a 3rd-tie breaking set. It was great to see this team regain their composure and refocus their efforts to win the 3rd set and match with the score of 15-10. Jaxon B, Doralo M, and Cam S. had great games representing our strong 8th grade core of the team. Jeano P. was clutch from the serving line, especially in the third set getting his team off to a 5 point lead to start the set. No practice today. Next game for the boys is Monday at Signal Hill.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will meet in the Life Skills room at 8:45 today. Please observe hallway expectations on your way there.
Happy Birthday today to Trinity L. and Mrs. Holt! Also, happy early birthday this weekend to Isabella D, Ion T, Kahleah W, and Levelle R!
Thursday, February 27, 2020
(Read by student) When African American neurosurgeon Ben Carson was a child, his mother required him to read two library books a week and give her written reports, even though she was barely literate. She would then take the papers and pretend to carefully review them, placing a checkmark at the top of the page to show her approval. The assignments inspired Carson's eventual love of reading and learning.
TRACK TRYOUTS begin the week of March 16 for students 6th through 8th grade. If you are interested, please make sure you have a current physical & waiver on file & all fees are paid. No late tryouts will be allowed. Sign up & information sheets will be in your Math teacher’s classroom Tuesday, March 3 & Wednesday, March 4. Contact Coach Augustine or Coach Roberts with questions.
The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team lost a close match to Wolf Branch last night. We lost the second game by only two points. Nyla W. had 4 service aces. Janiya B. had 9 good spikes, Delaney G. had 12, and Serenity had 15. Jehireh W. had an awesome stuff block. The 7th grade girls also lost to Wolf Branch. Taniya M. had 4 service aces and Ja’Nyla S. had 2. Ra’Niyah W. had 3 good spikes and Janyiah S. had a good block. We play at home tonight against Grant. Meet in the gym after school.
The boys’ volleyball teams were handed their first loss of the regular season last night vs a strong Wolf Branch team. Our Bombers should be proud of the way they competed and kept the games close as our 8th grade team was even winning several times throughout the match. We look forward to seeing our boys bounce back tonight at home against Grant. Reminder that it is 8th grade night tonight. Please come back to school at 5:30.
Book fair starts next week! Be sure to bring your money on Tuesday or Wednesday! After school on Thursday the book fair will be hosting “The Tie-Dyed Iguana” who will be bringing in all kinds of animals for you to look at, pet, and maybe even hold! Join us for this special event!
Happy birthday today to Veronica H. and Serenity C!
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
(Read by student) Vonetta Flowers - the former track star turned Olympic bobsledder - made history at the 2002 Winter Olympics by becoming the first black athlete to win a gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Vonetta's gold medal will hopefully inspire future black athletes to become more involved in winter sports.
The 7th grade girls’ volleyball team defeated Joseph Arthur last night in a close match. Taniya led in serving with 10 good serves. Lily C. had 5 service aces, and Ra’Niyah led in spikes. The 8th grade girls’ volleyball team lost to Joseph Arthur, also in a close match. Missed serves were the key to the loss. Delaney G. made all her serves. Serenity C. led in digs and spikes. 7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball teams play at home tonight against Wolf Branch. Meet in the gym after school.
Last night the Belle Valley Bowling Team played their best match of the season against Signal Hill. Both the girls’ and boys’ varsity teams and the girls’ junior varsity teams were able to bring home wins. We had great bowling from everyone, and 4 bowlers were able to set new personal high scores. Garrett S. had a new high of 94 and Travis Y. beat his record with a 120. Dalton T. had a great new high score of 192 and Alysa B. was on fire! She shattered her previous high score of 120 with a new score of 199! Awesome job team! Remember there are no more events for the remainder of the week. We WILL have a make-up match next Thursday, March 5th, against West Jr. High at Bel-Air Bowl.
Reminder to scholar bowl team members; our end of season party is tomorrow after school. Please have a ride here to pick you up by 4:00 and remember to turn in your uniform shirt.
The boys’ volleyball team gave a great team effort last night at Joseph Arthur taking home the victory in the first 2 games winning 25-21 and 25-23. Our Bombers showed great composure under pressure and were able to shake off the rust after a hiatus in the volleyball season. DJ J. and Jeano P. kept the team under control with 10 passes to the setter each. Jaxon B. was the best server of the night landing 10 serves. Several Bombers showed confidence in their overhand hitting ability as DJ J, Jaxon B, Kyle J, Jeano P, Cam S, and Doralo M. all had clutch spikes. The 7th and 8th grade boys’ play again tonight at home vs Wolf Branch. All boys should arrive at 5:30.
Reminder to the 5th & 6th Grade Girls' Group to come at their designated times for our final meeting! 5th Grade girls will report to Mrs. Johnson’s room during 3A. 6th Grade girls will report to Mrs. Johnson’s room during their lunch and recess times. Follow hallway expectations on your way!
7th and 8th grade P.E. classes will be in the chorus room due to Spring pictures being taken in the gym.
Happy Birthday today to Kyndsli L, Marcus G, and Zariah S!
Tuesday, February 25, 2020
(Read by a student) Long before Serena and Venus Williams were dominating women's tennis, there was Althea Gibson. In 1950, Althea became the first black woman to play at the US Nationals. She advanced to the second round of the tournament and showed many ignorant tennis fans that African Americans belonged on the tennis court. In 1957, she won the US Nationals and Wimbledon, and was welcomed home with a ticker tape parade in New York. Way to go Althea!
Last night, the Belle Valley Bowling Team played against Lebanon Middle School. Our Girls Junior Varsity Team was able to bring home a win, putting them in 3rd place in their division! Bowling good games for the Bombers were Yasmin J, Baileigh N, Cora P, Travis Y, Dalton T, and Aiden C. who also got his first turkey last night. Great job team! Meet in Mr. Clark's room promptly after school today, for our Match at St. Clair Bowl! Our bus will leave at 3:00!
Congratulations to this year’s Young Author winners from Belle Valley.
These students were chosen by their language arts teachers for their outstanding writing skills. They will represent Belle Valley at the conference at West Haven School on March 31st. The winners are:
5th grade: Trinity S. and Kendrea W.
6th grade: Skyler K.
7th grade: Jillian B.
8th grade: Alleyah C.
Way to go Young Authors!!
Congrats to the mid-quarter AR star winners: Yasmin J, Jermya W, Thomas D, Kaylee K, and Nolan K. Please go to Mrs. Stevens’ room right after announcements to get your prize.
Picture Day is tomorrow 02/26/2020, mark your calendar! No order is due now. Picture Flyers will be delivered to the school approximately 10-14 days after Picture Day. Remember to bring your smile :)
Belle Valley Yearbooks are now on sale until Friday, March 13th for $10. To order a yearbook you can return the exact amount of $10 payable by cash, money order, or check payable to Belle Valley PTO in the envelope you received or you can order online at www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code 45188R.
The seventh graders had their ICTM math contest last week, and one seventh grader got a perfect test! Peter L. scored 8 out of 8 for first place. Marcus G. was in second with 5, and Madison K. got 4 correct for third place. The team that won first was Jillian B, Jaden W, Loegon P, Peter L, and Makayla G. Way to show off your mad math skills seventh graders!
The 5th grade girls’ volleyball team won last night against Wesclin 25-13 and 25-18. Zaria C. led the team with 24 serves! All the girls did a great job calling the ball and working together as a team. Next game is this Thursday at Wesclin!
The 6th grade girls volleyball team lost to Wesclin 13-25 and 14-25 last night. We did reach our goal for using 3 hits tonight, which I was very happy to see. Leading our team in service runs were Marvelous W. and Jehda W. Darielle M. and Camryn W. lead the team in passing. We play at Wesclin on Thursday.
7th and 8th grade girls’ volleyball teams play Joseph Arthur today at Central O’Fallon. Meet in the locker room after school.
Monday, February 24, 2020
(Read by student) Did you know the still-reigning King of Pop, Michael Jackson, snagged several Guinness World Records, including highest annual earnings for a pop star, best-selling album of all time for his classic, Thriller, and most Grammy Awards won in a year? (P.S. he took home 8) Incidentally, Beyonce holds that record for the ladies — she took home six in 2010.
Belle Valley Yearbooks are now on sale until Friday, March 13th for $10. To order a yearbook you can return the exact amount of $10 payable by cash, money order, or check payable to Belle Valley PTO in the envelope you received or you can order online at www.inter-state.com/yearbook and enter the code 45188R.
Picture Day is this Wednesday, 02/26/2020, mark your calendar! No order is due now. Picture Flyers will be delivered to the school approximately 10-14 days after Picture Day. To prepare, pick out some simple accessories to complete the outfit and begin thinking about hairstyles.
It is our first Musical Practice Day! Cast please meet down by Mrs. Freimuth’s class right after school. Come prepared with a pencil and a highlighter please. Start eating your snack when you get down there so we can start promptly on time today. Yay!
The Scholar Bowl Team’s end of season party is this Thursday in the Library after school until 4:00. Please turn in your uniform shirt to Mrs. Jbour by Friday.
Mrs. Jbour’s Girls’ Group will not meet until Friday this week. A reminder will be posted on announcements that day.
The 7th grade girls’ volleyball team tied for third place in their volleyball tournament on Saturday, which included 12 teams. We won our first two matches against Joseph Arthur and Emge, then lost to Central in the semifinals. Delaney G. had 22 service aces in the tournament and Ja’Nyla S. added 13 aces. Lily C. had 12 good serves against Emge and Mya T. had 9 good serves against JAMS. Kourtlyn R. and Janyiah S. each had 5 good spikes and Ra’Niyah W. added 4 good spikes. Taniya M. and Briannah R. each contributed good serves at critical times. Practice today after school.
Happy Birthday today to Derrek G. and Jeremiah Y!