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Show Volume XV Issue I The Ogden Valley news Page 17 December 15, 2007 Valley Bulldog Spirit Wear Not Just For Kids This year, the Valley Elementary PTA has been selling t-shirts and sweatshirts. The spirit wear sold quickly at Back-toSchool Night and at the Fall Festival, and the students and teachers have been wearing the clothing to show their pride for the school. Surprising stories have been reported to the school about alumni and old Valley Bulldogs who have seen the shirts and sweatshirts and who want to get their hands on them too. One family bought a “hoodie” with the Valley Bulldog on the front for their daughter who was in her first year of college and wanted to have a fun sweatshirt from her hometown school. The school has had phone calls from community members who wanted to know how to get one as a Christmas gift for relatives who used to attend Valley Elementary. Even high school students have been seen wearing them. Since Valley Elementary is about to undergo a remodel and the old section of the school is to be torn down, there is a surge in nostalgia, and many people want to remember their Alma Mater. There are two styles being sold—one in adult sizes and one in youth sizes. There are hooded sweatshirts, zippered sweatshirts, and t-shirts that come in Royal Blue or Black. The items are not being sold for a profit. T-shirts are all $8, “hoodies” $14, and “zippies” $18. The items will be available to the public at the annual holiday mini-store in the school’s multi-purpose room on December 17, 18, and 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Also, Melissa Lewis can help with orders by calling 745-3039. Catch the spirit by wearing Valley Bulldog Spirit Wear! Sixth Grade Tree for Jubilee a Popular Attraction By Montana Wayment, 6th grade student reporter Our many thanks to all of you for your donations that made our tree for the Christmas Tree Jubilee one of the most popular trees at the event. In fact, the tree sold before the event opened to the public! The theme was “Beary Christmas.” The ensemble included the 7½ foot tree; a felt cutout, double layered skirt; dozens of dressed teddy bears; sixth graders hand-sewn bears on a beaded garland; and loads of bear type gifts under the tree! It sold for $900—all of which goes to help children with special needs who reside within the Weber and Ogden School Districts. Many thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. Ben Vandenberg, Mrs. Mitzi Deeter, Mrs. Reagan Sorenson, Mrs. Jennifer Judd, and Mrs. Kellie Woolsey for helping us with every phase of the tree! Thank you Mack Devries and Matt Wimmer for helping us with the trailer. Thank you Valley Elementary School PTA/Mrs. Lewis for giving us $100 to get started! The Rotary Club of Ogden and Zions Bank Team up to Provide Dictionaries for 3rd Grade Students Rotary Club of Ogden and Zions have teamed up to launch The Dictionary Project, which is designed to aid third grade teachers in their goal to see all their students leave at the end of the year as good writers, active readers, and creative thinkers. The purpose of the project is to provide third grade students in the community with their own personal dictionary. The dictionary is for the children to keep so they can take it with them into the 4th grade and use it throughout theirs school career. A dictionary is perhaps the first and most powerful reference tool a child should own. It usefulness goes beyond the spellings, pronunciations and definitions it lists. It is a companion for solving problems that arise as a child develops his or her read- ing, writing, and creative thinking abilities. Students benefit from an increased self-reliance and resourcefulness inspired by the maxim “look it up.” Teachers benefit by knowing that their students have consistent access to a tool for homework and class explorations. The project is an opportunity for children to expand their vocabulary and, for many, to actually own a dictionary. “We feel a child cannot do his or her best work without a dictionary. Children deserve the best teachers and resources,” representatives from Zions Bank and the Rotary Club of Ogden state. “We are pleased to provide the third grade students with a personal dictionary to assist in their education.” Searra Short and Aurianna Peart decorate the “Beary Christmas” trees. 801-745-4000 2555 WOLF CREEK DR. EDEN STORE HOURS: MON. - SAT. 7 AM - 10 PM SUNDAY 7 AM - 9 PM Sweets Assorted Bulk Chocolate $2.39/lb. with coupon Expires 12/31/07 Clover Club Asst. Potato Chips 2 for $3.00 with coupon Expires 12/31/07 Stauffer’s Holiday Shortbread or Snicker Doodle Cookies 99c with coupon Expires 12/31/07 Remote Control Helicopters $5.00 OFF or more with coupon Expires 12/31/07 Case of Oranges (limit 4 cases) $1.00 Expires OFF with coupon 12/31/07 |