Today was a great return from what was an unexpected but necessary departure to virtual learning on Friday. 

Our partnership with Edina PD was glowing and we were out greeting students and families as we transitioned back to our Valley View Vibe. We’re thankful for their presence and their warm energy throughout the day! 

We also spent time holding space for students and staff this morning and shared all the resources available to any who may need additional support. Thanks to your help, we have created conditions that are well informed by the community and that contorts to meet the unique needs of our students. 

We love what we do and we love our Hornets! Valley View remains steadfast in being a hub of the community that leans into relationships in order to provide an experience of excellence. 

Thank you again, and we are stoked to be back at it! The vibe continues to surge!

With a heart full of love,

Principal Bass

This week is Homecoming Spirit Week (9/18-9/22):

Monday: Pajama Day

Tuesday: Tropical Day

Wednesday: Rhyme/Twins Day

Thursday: Color Challenge Day:

• 6th grade: white
• 7th grade: black
• 8th grade: blue

Friday: Edina Day

• ALL school assembly, wear Edina gear!

Continue to schedule advisory conferences if you haven't already. Conferences are available virtually at a time that’s convenient for our families and caregivers all the way up until 9/22/23.

Please check your email titled “VVMS Virtual Advisor Conferences” for more information and a sign-up link. Please reach out to the VVMS main office if you did not receive an email (952-848-3500).

Advisors plays an important role in supporting you and your student. (Note: These are only advisor conferences. Please do not sign up for a conference with a teacher who is not your student's advisor. Content related conferences will happen in November)

Advisor conferences will last 10 minutes with a parent/guardian and advisor. Students are encouraged to participate as well. Be ready to discuss your student's goals for the year, their strengths, interests, and anything else to help your child's advisor better support them. We also welcome parent/guardians to reach out to advisors at any time via email or phone call when clarity of feedback is needed.

We will practice our evacuation drill on Wednesday and our Lockdown drill on Thursday. We have developed a shared language with Edina Police and Fire and will look to use our new learning on these days to practice our safety procedures. We wanted to ensure our families know that this will just be practice but that it is important we run through these things with extreme focus.

Homecoming game is this Friday, we are looking forward to seeing many young Hornets there! Please review the following guidelines if you plan to attend:

• Middle school students cannot attend Edina High School football games without parent supervision. 
• The same expectations of school are applied at the football games. 
• Green level actions and language (politeness, respect, mindful of language and movement, and courteous to visitors).

Ask your student if they've brought their boxes of tissues to Advisory. 

Tissues are a hot commodity and sometimes they get forgotten in lockers after Get Connected Day.

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All students who qualify for Educational Benefits can get financial support from Edina Give and Go to participate in extracurricular activities. Each Edina Public Schools student in your household can apply for up to $1,000 per school year to pay for things like out-of-school tutoring, football, swimming lessons, dance team, drivers education classes, clubs, and more. Click here to learn more and apply, or visit https://edinagiveandgo.org/successes/need-help/

Once again this year, students at Valley View will be taking the FastBridge assessment to provide proficiency and growth data aligned to national norms. If you would like more information and/or are interested in strategies that can be practiced at home, please review the links below:

• What is FastBridge?
  • English 
  • Spanish 
  • Somali
• How Can I Help With Reading At Home?
  • English version    
  • Spanish version

If your student missed getting their picture taken at Get Connected Day or you just need another chance for a better picture, be sure to mark your calendars for Picture Retake Day on Oct. 2nd!

If you did picture re-takes on 8/31 your pictures are ready for viewing!

You should have received an email with a link to view your pictures this week. If you did not receive it, please call or email 952-473-2142 or info@k-photography.com.