Starting the day with a morning meeting is a game-changer for building community and fostering social-emotional skills in the classroom. Ms. Kennelly's 6th grade class kicks off each day with a morning meeting that focuses on relationship-building, empathy, and setting the tone for a productive, positive day of learning.
During this time, students gather in a circle to greet one another, share updates, participate in a short activity, and discuss the day's agenda. This routine provides a consistent structure for students to connect, practice active listening, and develop crucial interpersonal abilities.
Through morning meeting, Ms. Kennelly's students build empathy as they take turns sharing personal updates and respond with compassion. They also develop communication skills as they articulate their ideas and ask thoughtful questions of their peers. Morning meeting fosters a sense of belonging and community that is essential for students' social-emotional wellbeing and academic success!
The September Titan of the month is senior Hannah Myrdal. Our Titan of the Month recipient displays outstanding citizenship and character. We had 33 students nominated by staff this month, great job Titans!
To celebrate October's Farm to School Month, our 1st and 2nd grade students went on a field trip to Nilson Farms to see how potatoes go from the field, to the warehouse, and then to our tables! We then enjoyed a bag of Northland Potato Chips as a snack on the way home!
At VE Schools, we will be participating in a Crunch Off event which encourages healthy eating and supports local agriculture while celebrating Farm to School Month and highlighting the strength a community gains from farmer-school food service partnerships. More fun to come in October!
The Titans go to Cavalier tonight to take on the Cavalier Tornadoes! 7th grade starts at 3:45PM, with 8th, C, JV, then Varsity to follow. See it live or stream it at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/cavalier/organization/37545/cavalier-high-school/video
Go, Titans! 🏐
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up on October 15th from 4:00 - 8:00 PM in your child's classroom (PK-2 in Hoople, 3-6 in Crystal, 7-12 in Edinburg). This is a great opportunity to meet with your child’s teacher in their classroom and discuss their progress.
Why Attend?
Home-to-school connection is crucial for your child’s success. Here’s why attending conferences matters:
Understand your child’s progress: Get a clear picture of their academic strengths and areas for growth.
Collaborate on solutions: Work with teachers to address any challenges your child may be facing.
Support social and emotional development: Learn about your child’s behavior and interactions with peers.
Set goals: Help establish goals for the rest of the year, both academically and personally.
Strengthen communication: Build a strong line of communication with your child’s teacher, fostering a supportive team effort between home and school.
Receive personalized feedback: This one-on-one time allows for meaningful discussion specific to your child.
Make the most of your conference by asking these helpful questions:
-How is my child doing academically and socially?
-What are their strengths and areas for growth?
-How can we support learning at home?
-What goals should we focus on for the rest of the year?
-Are there any behavioral or social concerns?
Sign-Up Information:
Parents will soon receive a Sign-Up Genius link from their child's teacher to select a time slot that works for you. Be sure to sign up early!
We look forward to seeing you there and working together for your child’s success!
Check out these cool creations by our 5th grade students! To conclude Chapter One in , “Our Nation’s Geography,” the fifth graders were tasked with an engaging project: they could either create or choose a town in the United States. Each student was required to write a three-paragraph essay and design a diorama or poster that incorporated vocabulary from the chapter. They needed to detail their town's location, including its state and region, land use, nearby bodies of water, climate, vegetation, and the relationship between the people and their environment. Throughout the chapter, students frequently referenced their own towns, sparking discussions about what defines a town and how communities thrive. These conversations were lively and insightful, making the learning experience even more enjoyable. The students loved this culminating project, which allowed them to apply what they had learned in a creative and meaningful way.
Congratulations to our September Student of the Month students in our Crystal building! These students showed us what it looks like to be responsible each and every day - we are proud of you!
It's School Custodian Appreciation Day! If you see these awesome women today, thank them for the work they do to keep our school buildings safe and clean! Thank you, Lori, Paige, and Amy!
Congratulations to our Hoople September Student of the Month students who were chosen for being responsible and going above and beyond school expectations each day! We are Titan Proud of these Tiny Titans!
Christmas shopping is right around the corner, and we have a Titan Youth Apparel Store for your littlest Titans to meet your shopping needs! 🎄 This store closes October 14 and takes between 6-8 weeks to produce and ship. Check it out at https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/YOUTHVE1
The DVE Titans travel to Midway tonight to take on the Midway-Minto Mustangs! 7th Grade starts at 4PM, with C, JV, and Varsity to follow. See it live, or stream it at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/schools/midway-high-school-inkster-nd GO, TITANS! 🏐
Our Crystal students had a fantastic day at the Grafton Corn Maze! Lots of laughs, lots of fun and lots of new memories! Thank you again to our VE Boosters who sponsored this event for our students!
Check out September's VE District newsletter! What a GREAT start we've had to the school year!🍂https://secure.smore.com/n/2dema
Reminder: There is no school on Monday, September 30th due to Staff Professional Development.
Our Crystal students had the opportunity to learn about astronomy and check out the moon today with Dan Bakke!
It was Student Council voting day in Crystal today! We had a week of campaigning, speeches and official ballots for voting! Congratulations to our new 2024-2025 Student Council Members!
Our Tiny Titans love the Vikings! Team Day in Hoople!
It's Senior Night for our volleyball team tonight at Crystal! Come cheer on our girls as they take on the Larimore Polar Bears, starting at 3:30 PM with 7, 8, C, JV, then Varsity. Stream it live at https://www.youtube.com/@VETitanTube. Go, Titans!! 🏐
Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, right?! 🥸Happy Homecoming Week from our high school staff celebrating Mr. Hollingsworth dress up day!
Our Tiny Titans had a great time on such a beautiful day at the Grafton Corn Maze! Thank you to the VE Boosters for sponsoring this fun, memorable day for our students and staff!
