 The District and NVEAand reached a Collective Bargaining Agreement. It was ratified by the teachers last Thursday and by the School Board on Monday night. It brings the beginning teacher wage on a new salary schedule to $43,098 and the top wage to $84,742. Congratulations on the agreement and a big THANK YOU to all the negotiators for their many hours of hard work.
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Naches Valley School District
Conference Week
October 29 - Nov. 2nd
Half Days All Week!
No Late Start on Thursday, Nov. 1st
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YV-Tech and Regular Busing During Conference Week
YV-Tech Schedule:
Conference Week is coming to NVHS on Oct. 29-Nov. 2nd. Students who are enrolled in the AM session of YV-Tech will still be able to ride the bus as usual. Students who are enrolled in the PM session of YV-Tech will need to find their own ride to and from YV-Tech. All students are responsible for getting and completing any work they may miss due to the conference week schedule.
 Regular Bus Schedule for Conference Week:
High School: Buses arrive at 11:20 am and depart at 11:32 am.
Middle School: Buses arrive at 11:37 am and depart at 11:44 am.
Elementary School: Buses arrive at 11:50 am - 11: 52 am and depart at 11:57 am - 12:00 pm
Buses will be arriving approx. 3:20 minutes earlier to their afternoon bus stops.
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“.... This is the time to give input as the search begins for a new....”
Naches Valley School District Superintendent
The search process to find a replacement for Mr. Duane Lyons is beginning. The School Board would like your input. A series of focus groups were held on Oct. 10th to help identify the strengths and challenges in the Naches Valley School District as well as identifying the qualities and qualifications of the next superintendent. If you were unable to attend the focus group meetings but would like to give your input.
Please click here and fill out this SURVEY.
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Scholastic Book Fair
Oct. 29th - Nov. 2
Naches Valley Elementary School.
Hours M,T, W, & F 7:45 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday 7:45 am -7:00 pm
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED!
Book Fair Volunteer Sign-up link:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AA5A92EA1F49-elementary
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MARK THESE DATES
 NVES Christmas Programs
Dec. 6,Thursday
Grade 3 - Program at 2:10 pm - Dress Rehearsal at 9:45 am
Dec. 12, Wednesday
Kindergarten Program - 2:20 pm - Dress Rehearsal at 9:15 am
Dec. 18, Tuesday
Grade 4 Program - 2:10 pm - Dress Rehearsal at 8:30 am
The Music Teachers are Mrs. Marple and Mrs. Kerns.
Programs for Grades 1 and 2 will be in the Spring.
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NVHS Scores a 1st Place
at the Harvest Band FestivalFestival
Last Saturday, the Naches Valley Ranger Band competed at the Harvest Marching Band Festival. This was held at Eisenhower High School football field. The Rangers came out on top with a first place finish. They had a score of 63.05. Second place was Cle Elum/Roslyn High School in the 'A' division. The Ranger Band also won the Best Marching, Best General Effect, and Best Auxiliary Awards. Congratulations on their awards. This Saturday, the Ranger Band will be traveling to Everett, Washington to compete in the Puget Sound Marching Band competition. They will be performing at 11:30 at the Everett Memorial Stadium. All are welcome to attend.
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"The Choir Presents"
Autumn Evening of Music
The Naches Valley High School and Middle School Choirs will be hosting an "Autumn Evening of Music" on Nov. 7th at NVMS. All are welcome to attend.
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Pacific Science Center
Big Hit at NVEA
During the month of October, the Pacific Science Center presented a two day program entitled "Space Odessy" at NVES. Sponsored by the PTSA, students, staff, and volunteers were able to learn more about the universe around them. The program took children on a celestial journey where they explored the universe with a fun assembly and hands-on workshops. You can see the enjoyment in the expressions on their faces.
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Could You Be a Foster Parent?
There is a great need in the Yakima Valley for Foster Parents! Could that person be someone you know? What is Foster Care? It is a temporary living situation for children and youth who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, abandonment, or the death of their caregivers. Of course, a primary goal is to return children to a safe home. In today's world what there are children without home, you might be the person to make a difference. If you are interested, please click on the following link to find out more information. https://www.yakimafostercare.com/
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Check the Calendar for Activities
There is something happening in the Naches Valley School District all the time. You can always find those activities by checking the calendar located on the nvsd.org website.
Here is a sampling of what to expect next week.
Check your nvsd.org website for more information and events.
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Reflections
Program
Needs
Creative
Students
to Apply!
The PTSA is pleased to announce that once again they will be hosting "The Reflections Program." Reflections is a National PTA and Washington State PTA cultural arts competition. The reflections theme will be "Heroes around Me". The purpose of this program is to provide an opportunity for students to use their creative talents by expressing themselves through their own original works.
The six art areas are: Visual Arts, Photography, Literature, Music Composition, Dance Choreography, and Film Production.
An informational flyer and form will be sent home. Students will be asked to submit their area of interest. Once this form is returned we will send a packet containing information for their specific interest. For more info please email our Reflections Chair, Veronica veromares7@gmail.com
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Get your Naches Valley Spirit Wear!
You can customize your items with your name, number etc.
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Get Your NVHS & NVMS
Sports Schedules
Here!
Naches Valley Middle School:
The NVMS Fall Sports Schedule can be accessed through the following link:
Also, an outstanding communication tool used by Middle School Athletics is an app called TeamApp. Please download this to your smartphone, search for NVMS Athletics and follow the directions on the attached sheet (see below). This will have practice schedules, game schedules and locations and serve as a quick, easy way to communicate to the coaches. WHEN SIGNING UP FOR A SPORT THRU TEAM APP, PLEASE INDICATE WHICH SPORT YOU ARE WANTING ACCESS. THIS IS ONLY A PARENT APP. ATHLETES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ACCESS TO THIS APP AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL.
When picking athletes up from practices and/or games, please use the main Middle School parking lot. Access to the bus garage area will be restricted. Keeping in mind the air quality, we do have an Air Quality Action Plan that we will follow and we will update you with that information soon.
Naches Valley High School:
All up-to-date event calendar can be found at http://www.rangers.nvsd.org/.
Look for the box with the headlines Athletic Calendar, Schedules, Scores, and Standings; 
click on it; and you can see the sport
teams that are playing during this season.
Again, a reminder that all Fall Sport Beginning Dates and Times are posted on the calendar on the nvsd.org website.
Contact Mr. Patrick for more information at 509-653-1612 or gpatrick@nvsd.org.
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 Order your Yearbook now!
Use our Online Payment site.
Two Easy Ways to Order!
1. Order online at
https://wa-naches.intouchreceipting.com/
Click on your student,
Items at student's school, Available Items
2. Pay at the High School or Middle School office cash or check.
Order early before they sell out.
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Positions Available!
Staff Positions Open (Help Wanted!!)
Para-Educator substitutes are needed
at the Middle and High School in Special Education.
Yes, it takes someone dedicated, willing,
and able to help in these classrooms.
Food Service and Transportation substitutes are needed
Do you qualify?
Please be advised of the following position(s) available
beginning in the 2018-2019 School Year.
Middle School - Para I
1.75 hours per day
Salary: Based on PSE schedule
*Supervises 5-8 recess and other duties as assigned. Must have or be able to attain first aid card.
Elementary School - Food Service-Asst Cook, Cashier
1.25 hours a day/179 days
(approximately 11:10 a.m. to 12:25 p.m.)
Lunch Shift/Subject to Adjust
Salary: Based on the PSE contract
K-4 Spanish Enrichment Instructor *
This individual(s) will:
- Develop a curriculum K-4 Spanish
- Teach conversational beginning Spanish
1 hour/Thursday only
Fluent in Spanish required
State Certified in Spanish translation preferred
Contract: $TBD
*THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON PTSA GRANT.
Apply online here or e-mail Erika Reich at ereich@nvsd.org.
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Josten's Spirit Shop
There is a link on our home page (http://www.rangers.nvsd.org).
It's called the Josten's Spirit Shop
where you can order all of your Ranger Gear.
Everyone in the Naches community can purchase items from the shop and show their school pride!
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*All e-Pride Newsletters feature a calendar of events link that you can click on, if you cannot see it (or images look odd), please check the bottom of your e-mail and choose "view full/entire message" to open it up in its own browser. Thank you!*
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NVHS Bulletin
Conference Week is coming to NVHS on Oct. 29 - Nov. 2nd. Students who are enrolled in the AM session of YV-Tech will still be able to ride the bus as usual. Students who are enrolled in the PM session of YV-Tech will need to find their own ride to and from YV-Tech. All students are responsible for getting and completing any work they may miss due to the conference week schedule.
Juniors, if you're interested in reserving a parking space for this school year, they are now available for $10. You will need to have your vehicle registered with the office before you can purchase a parking space. Spots will be on sale during lunch time. If a parking space has a golden painted circle in it, it means it has been reserved so don't park there. Sophomores, spots will be available next week. There is NO OBLIGATION TO PURCHASE A SPOT.
Seniors, please email a digital copy of your senior picture to Mrs. Patrick at tpatrick@nvsd.org. The deadline for Senior Pics is Friday, December 14, 2018.
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