In our 6th-grade classroom, each day students engage in reading stations tailored to meet their individual learning needs and pace. This small-group setting allows students to focus on specific skills from our reading curriculum, IntoReading while they collaborate with peers, and engage with reading materials while working on independence and time management.
Today, our 6th graders are meeting with their teacher for a direct lesson on synonyms and antonyms as well as figurative language! These targeted lessons not only enhance vocabulary but also build critical thinking and creativity in understanding text.
For parents interested in learning more about the standards guiding our instruction, we encourage you to visit our school website under Documents. There, you'll find detailed all elementary ELA and Math standards for each grade, providing insight into the skills and concepts your child is mastering throughout the year.
The Lady Titans host the Griggs-Midkota Titans tonight in Crystal! Junior high begins at 4:15, with JV and Varsity to follow. Join us in Crystal or stream it live at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/drayton/organization/38894/draytonvalley-edinb-high-school GO, TITANS! 🏀
Please remember to take a few minutes to respond to our Fall 2024 Valley-Edinburg School District Family Survey! https://forms.gle/qWTT89UYPJnphdZA6
Another reminder for VE elementary families, our Christmas Concert is next week in Crystal on December 19th at 7:00 PM - treats and hot cocoa will be sponsored by PTO and First United Bank!
Valley-Edinburg School District is seeking to employ both a fulltime and part-time school bus drivers, starting after the new year. Compensation for each route is $52.50, or $105 for both morning and afternoon routes. Interested applicants must have a valid North Dakota CDL with a school bus endorsement, or be prepared to undergo needed training. Applicants must also be able to pass a physical examination and a background check. Please contact Kierstin Hurtt at 701-657-2163 or at kierstin.hurtt@valley-edinburgk12.com for more information.
VE FCCLA Activities
Our 3rd grade students had a special guest visitor today! Gerald Byron came to visit and gifted us with the book "Grandpas White Cane." Our students learned all about the white cane and had excellent questions for Gerald - it was a great experience for our aspiring authors!
Come out to Drayton tonight to see the Lady Titans take on the Larimore Polar Bears, starting with JV at 5:45 PM with Varsity to follow! The game can be streamed live at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/drayton/organization/38894/draytonvalley-edinb-high-school GO, LADY TITANS! 🏀
The Lady Titans host the Hillsboro Central Valley Burros tonight in Drayton, starting with JV at 5:30 PM with Varsity to follow! The game can be streamed live at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/drayton/organization/38894/draytonvalley-edinb-high-school
GO, LADY TITANS! 🏀
School and buses will be 2 hours late this morning, Monday, December 9. No morning ESP.
Congratulations to our November Titan of the Month Rhaya Anderson! Rhaya was recognized by the staff for demonstrating outstanding character and citizenship. Keep being awesome Rhaya!
Look at these hardworking, engaged 2nd graders during reading time today!
At Hoople Elementary for grades K-2, we use Reading Mastery as our core reading curriculum. This program has a long history of success in helping students develop strong foundational reading skills and confidence as readers.
What is Reading Mastery?
Reading Mastery is a research-based, systematic approach to teaching reading. It is designed to guide students step-by-step through the essential components of literacy, including:
Phonics and Decoding: Teaching students how to sound out words and recognize patterns.
Fluency: Helping students read with accuracy, speed, and expression.
Comprehension: Encouraging students to understand and think critically about what they read.
Why Reading Mastery Works
The program uses direct instruction, which means lessons are carefully sequenced and structured to ensure students build skills gradually and successfully. This approach minimizes frustration while maximizing learning by presenting concepts clearly and providing plenty of practice and feedback.
How It Supports All Learners
Reading Mastery includes differentiated instruction, allowing teachers to meet the needs of students at various skill levels. Whether students are just beginning their reading journey or need extra support, the curriculum provides tools to ensure every learner makes progress.
Ask your child what they learned about in Reading Mastery each day!
Our Lady Titans travel to Cavalier tonight to take on the Tornadoes! Junior high begins at 4:30 with JV and Varsity to follow. 🏀Stream it live at https://fan.hudl.com/usa/nd/cavalier/organization/37545/cavalier-high-school
GO, TITANS!
Check out our Kindergarten friends learning their new heart word "they" this week!
In early elementary, building a strong foundation in reading is one of the most important steps in your child’s education. One approach gaining attention is the use of Heart Words—words that students are encouraged to “know by heart.” These are often high-frequency words or irregular words that don’t always follow standard phonetic patterns (like "said" or "was").
What Does the Research Say?
Research shows that incorporating Heart Words into early literacy instruction helps students recognize and read words quickly, boosting their reading fluency and comprehension. Heart Words are often taught alongside phonics, giving students tools to decode regular words while memorizing tricky words they encounter frequently.
How Does This Help Your Child?
Encourages faster word recognition and stronger fluency.
Reduces frustration when reading common but irregular words.
Builds confidence as they tackle more challenging texts.
At school, we use strategies such as multisensory learning—highlighting the "tricky" parts of Heart Words and practicing them in context. You can support this at home by practicing flashcards, reading familiar books, or playing word games together.
Searching for the perfect stocking stuffers for your Titan? 🎁 We still have Titan Gear available at the Hoople School—an awesome gift idea for the holidays! Choose from long-sleeve and short-sleeve shirts, hoodies, crewneck sweatshirts, and Titan socks, all in various sizes. Don’t miss out!🖤 Items will be available for sale at most home basketball games this month as well!
The high school was in a soft lockdown from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM today because of a medical emergency. The lock down was initiated for privacy of the individual and to allow the medical response team to act quickly. The issue has been resolved and instruction has resumed as normal.
All after school student activities for today, December 4, are CANCELLED.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are CANCELLING SCHOOL today, December 4. All students will be dropped off back home again.
We will be pulling buses and starting 2 hours late today. Students picked up will be dropped off again. We will update you with more information as soon as we can.
Valley-Edinburg School is discontinuing the use of the lock boxes outside of the buildings for public access to school gyms and the weight room. If you would like more information on how you can receive gym and weight room access outside of school hours moving forward, please call Kierstin or April at the Crystal school at 701-657-2163.