Hello Amazing Parents,
My name is Mike Donahue and I had the absolute privilege to present my program, Value Up to the students at your child’s school. It was a great day and I am truly impressed with the administration and staff at that school. I am including the talking points from the assembly so you have an idea of what I was communicating to your child when I spoke. The overall message that I am trying to convey is that they have value that goes beyond outside sources and social standards. I want them to know that their value is intrinsic and they can never lose it.
As you may know, the social landscape for teenagers is a tough road to go down for so many reasons these days. I have dedicated my life to helping students, parents and educators navigate this intense season by providing resources to help communicate clearly with each other. Communication with teenagers can be challenging at times and I want to help with this. I have wrote a book called Talking to Brick Walls. I am including the introduction to this book in this email. I also have a Podcast with the same name. You can access the podcast by going to https://mikedonahueconnects.com/resources/podcast/ My goal is to put as many resources in your hands to help you with this critical time in your child’s life.
It was a pleasure visiting your town and working with the staff and students at the school. Feel free to reach out to me at miked@value-up.org.
Mike Donahue
402-290-4723 (cell)
miked@value-up.org
Website: www.value-up.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/valueupschool/
Another senior has their Ducks in a Row! Jaiden Welch plans to attend Northeast Community College in Norfolk and study Nursing. You are amazing!
VMS 8th graders will be returning back to VMS from the Chadron State College visit at 4 p.m. today.
Today the Standard Response Protocol was activated at Valentine High School and Valentine Elementary School. Our schools are committed to the safety and security of our students and staff. We want to clearly communicate with parents about safety issues when they arise. VHS was put into Lockdown due to a report of a shooting and VES was put in the Secure command. VHS was in Lockdown for approximately 45 minutes. Restrooms and hallways were cleared, all doors were locked, all students and staff were accounted for, and no one was allowed to enter or exit the building. VHS remained in lockdown until the command was lifted by police once they swept and cleared the school building. The Secure command at VES was lifted at that time as well. The situation has been determined to be a hoax by Valentine Police Department and the Nebraska State Patrol as there is a trend of this happening across the country at this time. These situations can frighten students. Please discuss this situation with your children and let us know if follow-up is needed at school. Counselors are available.
Nebraska State Patrol has issued this statement on their Twitter: NEStatePatrolTwitter Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen will be holding a press conference at 2 p.m. today to discuss these calls.
There will be NO activities held @ the HS today, Thursday, March 2. No Youth Wrestling, and we are working on rescheduling the 6th Grade Play. Thank you for your understanding.
Jayda From has her Ducks in a Row! She plans to attend Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington, Wyoming and study Early Childhood Development. We are so proud of you!
You do not want to miss this! An incredible production by the 6th grade!
Public performance tonight at 7 p.m. in the VHS Auditorium!
CWF will have the concession stand at VMS for the Roundball Classic this Saturday and Sunday. Times are 8:00-4:00 on Saturday, March 4 and 9:00-5:00 on Sunday, March 5. You may do a 4-hour shift or an 8-hour shift. Please let Mrs. Kate Major know if you can help! 402-322-1731
Impressive Novice Finishers!!!
4th Place Duet - Emma Kreutner and Landen Mooney
4th Place Extemp - Jenalee Garwood
So impressive!!!
State-bound Finley Mosner - 1st Poetry!!!
State-bound Marybelle Ward…2nd Persuasive!!!!
First day of high school track practice. These student athletes and their coaches are incredible!
Mike Donahue the founder of Value Up will be at the high school commons area for a parent presentation on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. He will also put on a general assembly for elementary and middle school students on Friday. His biography and a short video can be found on our website.
Look who is heading into final rounds at districts! Top three go to state! Send all positive vibes to Bridgeport right now for these fabulous speakers!
Finley - Poetry
Landen and Emma - Duet
Marybelle - Persuasive
Jenalee - Extemp
A group of VHS juniors and seniors are in Kearney today for a college visit at UNK. A great opportunity for our students!
Mark your calendars for VMS Music Concerts!
Congrats to Finley Mosner for a 2nd place finish in Poetry today at Conference Speech in Cozad. We have a super challenging conference, so this is a honor. The whole team spoke well. We are proud of all of you! Wish us luck at districts tomorrow in Bridgeport!
Middle school students will be receiving Miles of Smiles packets today in Badger Pause to bring home. Miles of Smiles will be Thursday during the day.
Make plans to attend!
We are very proud of Alexis Borer. Alexis has her Ducks in a Row to attend Chadron State College. She is planning to study Biology. You are going to do great!
