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Originally delivered on 9/29/2023 5:02 pm

SUBJECT: The Valley View Vibe Newsletter - Sept. 29th

Dates to Remember:

October 2nd: Picture Retake Day (Monday)

October 19 & 20: No School (MEA)


VVMS in Focus
We need your dues to reach our goal!

We are looking to reach our dues fundraising goal so we can support MORE teacher and staff luncheons this year, as well as fund FUN activities for your child’s advisory time.  

Can you help us get there with a dues payment or consider an additional donation?

VVMS PTO Budget for the 2023-2024 school year

Pay your Dues Here
Make an Additional Donation Here
Somali Parent Night / Habeenka Waalidka Soomaaliyeed

Tuesday Oct. 3rd

5:30 to 7:30

Edina High School 

6754 Valley View Road, Edina, MN 55439

Community Room 


We will help families sign on to parent portal which allows parents and guardians access to their child's information online through their computer or smartphone. We will present information about our Security Response Protocol and how we support students' social emotional needs.  The Edina resource center will also present information about resources and services they can help connect families with.



Habeenka Waalidka Soomaaliyeed

Talaado 3-da Oktoobar

5:30 ilaa 7:30

Dugsiga Sare ee Edina

6754 Valley View Road, Edina, MN 55439

Qolka Bulshada


Waxaan ka caawin doonaa qoysaska inay galaan bogga waalidka kaas oo u ogolaanaya waalidiinta iyo dadka ardayda masuulka ka ah inay ka helaan macluumaadka ilmahooda iyaga oo isticmaalaya kombuyuutarkooda ama telefoonka gacanta. Waxaan soo bandhigi doonaa macluumaad ku saabsan nidaamka amniga iyo sida aan u taageerno baahida shucuureed ee ardayda. Xarunta Kheyraadka iyo barnaamijyada ee Edina waxay sidoo kale soo bandhigi doontaa macluumaad ku saabsan agabka iyo adeegyada ay ka caawin karaan isku xirka qoysaska.

Congratulations to our 8th grade Chamber Choir!

The choir has been selected to sing the National Anthem at the Timberwolves game on January 18th. This nationally televised game against the Grizzlies will be a night to remember, so make sure to congratulate these fine singers when you see them.  

Way to go, Chamber!

Seeking Seasonal Plants

Dear Valley View Families,


WINTER IS COMING!  Culture Crew SLT is excited to announce that we are launching a Make Edina Green project! We as a school want to help make a better environment for the students and teachers. 

If you have any seasonal potted plants or house plants you throw out in the winter we would like to take them so we can put them in our classrooms! This will help from plants being thrown out and bring more color to our school. 

You can bring any and all your potted plants anytime during the week of October 2-7. The drop-off door is door one near the front office. We are excited to find new homes for your unused potted plants! 


Thank you!

Culture Crew Student Leaders

VVMS Community Wellness Goal

We’re building a student/parent/community wellness goal and we need your voice! Be on the lookout for a link in your inbox soon that’ll send you to a survey. 

You will be able to select the questions YOU think will do the best job of capturing the information we need to create the an experience of excellence for all that interface with VVMS.

PTO News
SV & VV Staff Luncheon

Thank you to everyone who donated items for the South View and Valley View joint staff luncheon. The staff and teachers were extremely appreciative both for the delicious food and for us taking something off their plates.

Thank you for making this possible and thank you to the young Hornets who helped with the delivery and set up!

Valley View Teachers and Staff favorite things

No need to wait until the holidays to spoil our teachers and staff!

Check out their Favorite Things to find the perfect way to show your appreciation for all they do every day! Be sure to check out their Amazon Wish Lists as well; a super easy way to send fun things they need for their classrooms. 

Thank you!!

For future reference, you can find the Favorite Things and Wishlist pages under the Directory menu on Membership Toolkit.

VVMS Updates
VVMS Yearbooks

Purchase your VVMS yearbook now and ensure your student gets a copy!

Buy yours here: Josten's Yearbooks

PRO TIP: Save your receipt email so you can check back and verify if you've purchased a yearbook at the end of the school year!

Picture Retake Day - October 2nd

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

Volunteer Opportunities

You will see new volunteer opportunities posted in this section for both in-person events and classroom or school donations. 

All volunteer contributions are very important in supporting our Valley View community.

Coffee Donations Wanted

Please consider donating this precious resource to the well-deserving staff and faculty at VVMS! 

See this Amazon List for the requested coffee donations.

Partner Shares
A Celebration of Edina Bands with the Dallas Brass

You're Invited!

We are thrilled to announce a very special concert collaboration with the world-renowned Dallas Brass, featuring special Edina alumni guests Stan Freese of Walt Disney corporation and Scott Crosbie, conductor of The Edina Sousa Band, plus and our very own Edina Concert Band conducted by Paul Kile.

This is a concert experience for everyone: students, families, extended families, friends, and neighbors. Join us for an evening that promises to be a STELLAR celebration of music and culture.

When: Tuesday, October 10, 2023, 7 p.m.

Where: Edina High School Performing Arts Center (EPAC), 6754 Valley View Rd, Edina, MN

Tickets: $20, visit www.edinabands.com 

For a sneak peek of the Dallas Brass visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HswDduOinMw

Edina All-Bands Reunion Reception

Attention all Edina Band alumni, friends and family!

Join past and present band directors, special guests, fellow band alums, friends and families for an Edina All-Bands Reunion!

Stop by the Edina High School Band rooms for a small bite to eat, a little reminiscing, and visit with old friends, band directors and special guests.

Past and current Edina band directors include Concert Band directors Ed Melichar, Bill Webb and Paul Kile. Special guests include Stan Freese, Scott Crosbie, Martha Lundquist, and Peter and Serene Simon.

We'd love to see you again! Please spread the word to friends, family, and other band alums!

When: Wednesday, October 11, 2023, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Where: Edina High School Band Rooms, 6754 Valley View Rd, Edina, MN. Enter EHS through door #3.

Cost: Free - donations accepted at the door. RSVP through the Facebook Event page

Info:www.edinabands.com

Join the VVMS Wrestling Team!

Registration for the 2023 Middle School Wrestling season is open! 

Wrestling is a great opportunity for boys and girls to join a fast growing program, develop new connections and friendships, and enhance their athletic skills to benefit them in other activities! Season information and registration can be found by following the links below! 

When: October 23 - December 22: Practices are after school daily from 4:15 to 5:45pm  

Where: Valley View Middle School North Gym (South View students ride activity bus after school)

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