Union Valley Elementary

First and Third Grade Music Program on Thursday, December 9th Just a reminder on our two shows today! 1:45 PM for grandparents and extended family (doors will open at 1:30 PM) 7:00 PM for parents/family (doors will open at 6:45 PM) We are NOT using our bleachers this year, as they need to be repaired or replaced. This impacts our capacity for programs, and is the reason for the two shows and recommendations for whom attends which show.

First and Third Grade Music Program on Thursday, December 9th We are excited to showcase our first and third graders on December 9th for our winter music program! We are offering TWO shows this year for families to attend on December 9th. 1:45 PM for grandparents and extended family 7:00 PM for parents/family We are NOT using our bleachers this year, as they need to be repaired or replaced. This impacts our capacity for programs. Therefore, we are offering a daytime show on December 9th. If we are overcrowded in the PM, seating will not be ideal or available. Thank you for taking note of these different shows and attending one of them on December 9th! ~Dr. Erickson

This young man correctly identified this composer in music today. First and last name and pronounced with perfection! Can you??? #UVlearn

So many COOL features in this month’s Cabinet of Curiosities!!! Thanks Mrs. Newcome for this addition to our #UVlearn library this year! #UVlearn

Halls are starting to get deck at UV!!! #UVlearn

These proud kinders are mastering writing letters! Check out those “g’s” touching the worm line! #UVlearn

We are having a district wide spirit month in December. Feel free to print the calendar and join us out there in the community. Encourage your place of employment to join us for Operation JOY! We are so excited to see our staff, students, and community member's festive outfits! #BuhlerJOY

These young mathematicians recently demonstrated their skills in counting to 100 by 1’s and 10’s in the office!!!

Another vaccine clinic is coming on December 17th at Plum Creek. See below for details!

Phonics experts in 2M, skillfully spelling Trick Words! Suffixes, bonus letters….these kids can do it all! #UVlearn

Buhler is proud to introduce the following framework that was collaboratively developed with our stakeholders. The DNA of a Buhler Graduate is our way of emphasizing timeless character traits and skills with our students that will help them to navigate any obstacle in the future whether it be school, work, life, or relationships. Below you will see a launch video with interviews from our teachers and administrators, as well as a link to the full DNA of a Buhler Graduate document. This document communicates all 10 of our DNA skills and traits and includes just a few ways these are addressed at each age as students grow through our schools. View the launch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ol7z0dnsnF0 View the full DNA of a Buhler Graduate document here: https://5il.co/11kpd

This Wednesday, November 3rd, we will be hosting a Flu and COVID clinic in partnership with the Reno County Health Department. This clinic will be at Buhler High School from 1:00-5:00 and is open to all staff, students, and families. No appointment is necessary. See attached graphic for more information. Below are some FAQs you may have: 1. Is it safe to get the flu shot and the COVID shot/booster at the same time? Yes. 2. What COVID booster is being offered? Reno County Health Department will have all three available and you can choose which one you want. 3. Does it matter which COVID Booster you choose? No. You are able to mix and match brands if you prefer or stay with the same one you originally received. 4. What ages can get the shot? Flu Shots are available to all ages. COVID shots are available to ages 12 and up. 5. When will ages 5-11 have a clinic for the COVID shot? We are working on scheduling one with the Reno County Health Department. There will be more information coming later. 6. What do I need to bring? If you are getting the COVID booster, bring your vaccination card (shows dates of previous COVID shot). If you have insurance, bring a copy of your insurance card. 7. I can't make it Wednesday, what are my other options? You can go to any pharmacy and ask for a flu shot or COVID booster. Buhler Schools will be scheduling more clinics later but no specific dates have been set yet. 8. If I have had COVID recently, do I need to wait 90 days to get the Booster? There is no waiting period if they have had Covid, however, sometimes they may react to the vaccination with not feeling well stronger than someone who has not had Covid. 9. I had the monoclonal antibodies (this is an IV for patients diagnosed with COVID), do I need to wait 90 days to get the Booster? Yes. You will need to wait 90 days if treated with monoclonal antibodies from having Covid. Cindy Couchman, Superintendent of Schools

The Decaying Pumpkin is nameless in the UV Library! Of these kid generated names, which do you like best? #UVlearn

Thanks, UV families, for coming to our Halloween parade! Not only was the parking lot full but I think we had rows of cars all the way to the highway! Wow! Great pic here from Amber Hornbeck! Again, thanks for joining us! Let’s do it again next year!

Our district is in need of substitutes in a few areas. We need substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, food service workers, and cares club aides Apply here to be a substitute teacher: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute+Teacher Apply here to be a substitute in another area: https://www.applitrack.com/buhlerschools/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Substitute+-+Classified

Taking MTSS to the great outdoors today! Good call Mrs Powers and 4th and 5th!

Making it happen in Makerspace! Awesome stuff from these fourth graders abs Mrs Newcome!

MTSS in full swing! Mrs Johnson shared that this might be her most engaged and productive group ever! Their focus skill is summarizing self-selected reading! Boom! #UVlearn

Come find us at the Eagle Communications Soar Hire Job Fair today at the Hutchinson Mall!

One of the most wonderful things about our Buhler school community is the support and partnership we have with our families. As educators, we need your help to speak with your students regarding the latest TikTok trend. Last month, our schools had some damage done to bathrooms from the September challenge. Our priority is to keep students and staff safe in all situations and have pride in our school and community. Several of the challenges are criminal and could be prosecuted. Please talk to your student about these and the consequences of participating. We are thankful for our awesome students and families. I have confidence that through proactive communication and support, our staff and students can continue to excel in a safe learning environment. Information on challenges: https://www.distractify.com/p/tiktok-school-challenges-list-2021 Cindy Couchman, Superintendent Buhler Schools