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Originally delivered on 8/18/2023 12:40 pm

SUBJECT: The Valley View Vibe Newsletter


Dates to Remember:

August 28th: First Day of School! 

August 31st: Picture Make Up Day

September 4th: No School (Labor Day)

Get Connected Day

It was great to see so many students and caregivers come through the school on Get Connected Day this past Wednesday!

It was an opportunity to review their schedules, get their picture taken, get their Chromebooks, learn more about the school, visit different tables at the gym, and so much more!

If you weren't able to attend the Information Session be sure to check out the webcast. You can find other useful information about Back to School here.

Enjoy some pictures from this great day.

Meet the Front Office Staff
Front Office Staff standing front of 'Our Values' written on the school wall.

From left to right meet:

  • Jennifer Smith (Teacher Admin Assistant)
  • Steph Eicher (Attendance Secretary) 
  • Sue Cucchiarella (Principal Admin Assistant)
  • Not pictured: Maggie Miller (Student Support Services Admin Assistant)

These are the wonderful women that keep things running smoothly at Valley View. Be sure you say hi next time you see them!

Remember that the safety protocols that are put in place are in the best interest of our students, staff, and families. Thank you for supporting them!

Back To School Checklist


Dues are $50 per family and they are the main source of funding for the PTO, we appreciate your support! 


PTO dues automatically grant you access to our School Directory. If you are unable to cover your dues at the moment you may use code VVMSPTODUES2023 when you checkout in the 'PTO Dues 2023-2024' form.

VVMS Updates
Food & Nutrition

Beginning on July 1, 2023, Edina has joined the Minnesota Free School Meals Program. All students are eligible to receive one free breakfast and one free lunch free each school day. If your student wants to receive a second lunch, an individual milk without a complete meal, or any other of our a-la-carte options, students will need to pay for these items through money in their lunch account.

Although no application is required to receive the free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important as it can provide other benefits to your student and helps the school qualify for education funds.

Raptor Visitor Management System

New to Edina Schools this year, the Raptor Visitor Management System will be used to check in all visitors. A letter was sent out to all EPS families on July 26th with more details about this new system and check-in process.

Here are a few videos that also help to explain the Raptor system:
Raptor Visitor Management Intro Video
How it Works Video

Volunteer Opportunities
Staff Salad Donations

VVMS is looking for families willing to make/donate a salad for approximately 10-12 people for the staff workshop week kick off BBQ on Monday!  

Please sign up if you are willing to make and drop a salad off for the staff on Monday, August 21st.

Join us in welcoming our EPS staff and teachers to the new school year at our second annual 'Clap In'!

We will gather at Edina High School, door 6, on August 23rd at 9:30am.

Sign up Here!
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7th-12th grades | No experience needed

Information Meeting
Tuesday Aug 22 | 7:00-7:30 PM
Edina High School Cafeteria

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