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Show Volume XIX Issue XX The Ogden Valley news Page 13 November 15, 2011 We Got Eyore Blood! Superintendent’s Message families in need. Mountain Star Mobile Unit for all their help. By Marissa Ahlstrom & Addison Hedges, We asked him what some of his Christmas Valley Elementary 6th grade student reporters They rocked! traditions were. This is what he said, Thanks again to all our donors. “On Christmas, I put on a Santa apron We had the amazing opportunity And remember, we will be back . . . . and make breakfast for my family.” to interview Weber School District’s He said that he loves his job. Superintendent Jeff Stephens. We He said that being Weber District’s asked him what he thought about the Superintendent is his dream job! controversy between public and priWe’re glad it is because we know vate schools. He said that he loves how much he cares about every one public education, but it’s not the only of us. He is working to make the best thing for students. He also explained things happen in education. Thank that he does not think that public you Superintendent Jeff! money should go to private schools. He has been to every school in the Dr. Jeff Stephens Principal’s Corner - Valley district. He feels that students should be engaged in their learning, not just sitting School has had a busy month and there is more to come! Mr. Hales, our principal, and listening. He wants students to said that parent-teacher conferences enjoy technology more by using Skype invited Marvin By Joe Storey, were awesome! Mr. Hales says that to communicate with schools from th and Jessie, Valley Elementary 6 Grade the spelling bee will be very excitaround the world in order to experiplayed by Mr. Cyber News Reporter ing. Get ready for contributions to ence different and new ways to learn Wimmer and the Christmas Tree Jubilee. We just and teach. Superintendent Stephens On Monday, October 17, another great Mrs. Coy, to experienced a wonderful math devellikes having fun too! Although he did Marvin and Jessie play was presented at Valley play ball with opment day for teachers where they not dress up for Halloween, he still Elementary. The 6th grade classes were lucky them. Due to learned math techniques. Then there gave out candy. to participate in an unfortunate was a fantastic boutique! Thank you We asked him if there is anything this character playground volunteers! We couldn’t have done it that Weber District does for those in education proaccident, David Hales without you. need, especially for the holidays. He gram that taught Marvin and Jessie learned to see things in a said that the district will participate in Mr. Hales loves Thanksgiving. His us about having different way and have a positive attitude. the “Christmas Tree Jubilee.” He thinks that favorite months are November and December. a positive attith The 6 grade then sang a song about positive the jubilee will raise over $100,000 for students We love you Mr. Hales and your enthusiasm tude. attitudes and brought the house down. with disabilities. The money will also help for Valley and everyone associated with it! Our 6 th This reporter learned that it is always imporgrade actors, tant to keep an open mind and see things in a Dallon and different way. Whether in the classroom or out Ashleigh, did an amazing job of playing the on the playground, having a positive attitude part of students out on the playground. They can help everyone have a better day. America’s leading small business association offering future entrepreneurs a head start in college An application for one of America’s most private enterprise and entrepreneurship play in highly regarded and well-publicized scholar- the building of America. ship awards in now available online until The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Award December 15. Since 2003, the National recipients will attend the university, college, Federation of Independent Business’s Young community college, or vocational/technical Entrepreneur Foundation has awarded 2,095 institute of their choice with $1,000-$10,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors in tuition assistance from the NFIB Young totaling $2,382,000. Entrepreneur Foundation. In June of this year, Last year more than 4,500 students nation- NFIB YEF also honored four students selected wide applied for a YEF scholarship. NFIB as $5,000 scholarships winners and named the was proud to award 131 scholarships to young 2011 Young Entrepreneur of the Year, who was entrepreneurs across the country, including one awarded a $10,000 scholarship. Utah high school senior, thanks to the financial To qualify for a YEF Award, students must support from numerous small-business leaders, be running their own business. They are corporate, and foundation supporters. required to write an essay describing their Utah high school seniors wishing to entrepreneurial endeavors and future goals. apply for a 2012 scholarship can go online at Standardized test scores, GPA, and class rank http://www.nfib.com/yef until December 15. are also considered in the selection process. The nomination period by an NFIB member NFIB members around the country nominate will occur February 1 to March 1, 2012. applicants for the Young Entrepreneur Awards. NFIB members can also go to the same An independent, outside committee selects a online address to make a tax-deductible con- group of qualified semi-finalists. tribute to the program. For further information, please call or The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Awards pro- send an email to NFIB/Utah Member Support Photos by gram was established to raise awareness among Manager Stacy Jenkins at 866-307-2846 or Kimberlee Kelson, the nation’s youth about the critical role that <stacy.jenkins@nfib.org> By Joe Storey, Valley Elementary 6th Grade Cyber News Reporter The sixth graders would like to thank the brave souls who entered Valley Elementary on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 and gave the gift of life; their blood! Their wonderfully selfless donations make it possible for any child in Ogden Valley to receive free blood donations should the need occur. Donors enjoyed poems, magic tricks, dances and jokes performed by sixth graders. Everyone had a great time. We appreciate Marvin and Jessie Assembly at Valley Scholarship Opportunity for Utah Students Halloween in Ogden Valley Jeaniel Sauer and the Ogden Valley news. Thinking of Christmas Gifts? How about a subscription to the Ogden Valley news. Only $18.00 annually. Send payment with mailing address to: The Ogden Valley news P O BOX 130, EDEN UT 84310 Come Join Us for Holiday Family Get-Togethers, Christmas Parties, or New Year’s Eve. Share your small gatherings with us this holiday season. Now taking reservations. 508 Ogden Canyon 801-392-6775 We specialize in groups of 15-60 |