Dates to Remember:

Nov. 22nd, 23rd, 24th: NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Break)

Dec. 6th: VVMS Winter Party (4:15pm-5:20pm)

Our VVMS Band performed in what was a spectacular kickoff. Students spotlighted their fine talents and their commitment to the art. Our Band Directors, Melody Snyder and Chris Gumz deserve so much praise for their relentless efforts. 

Yay Band and we can't wait to see what's next! 

Students in Ms. Mattson’s Spanish class worked on their exchanges via the restaurant setting. Students did a wonderful job ordering from a menu and demonstrated strong pronunciation prowess! 

Way to go! 

This week our Valley View staff enjoyed the camaraderie of one another and took time to taco-bout their action research. 

Our VV teachers have spent the last four weeks implementing high impact literacy strategies. This was the culminating event with food and great conversation!  

Thank you to everyone who has volunteered already! We are loving having parents and caregivers around to help supervise our young Hornets during lunch and transition times. We have already noticed an improvement in language and behavior.

We are still looking for Somali speaking, Spanish speaking, and English speaking parent volunteers, to help with supervision. Please consider signing up for a shift, dates available through winter break:

Lunch volunteers - sign up here

Hall Monitors - sign up here

Thank you!!

**Working with middle school requires the right temperament. We mostly just need you to be smiley, and cheerful. We avoid practices that involve screaming or yelling. We prefer softer approaches that are kind but firm. Individuals volunteering are able to suspend bias and judgment and can offer support for all students. If you think this is you? Please help us in adding a greater eco-system like approach to how we guide and shepherd our young Hornets.

Our winter party is scheduled for December 6th from 4:15pm to 5:20pm!

We will have lots of fun activities for the kids, help us make it a success by volunteer to help out on that evening. Sign up here. Thank you!!

Looking for parents with great organizational skills to help organize in our STRIVE Classrooms! ! 

• Week of November 13-17: Monday/Wednesday
• Possible Time frames: 10:30 am-12:30 pm and 1:30 pm-3:30 pm

Currently, we would love if there’s someone out there that would be willing to organize our art, sensory and game cabinets. 

You can check in with the teacher you are working with first to show you more specifics (Ms. Jodie or Ms. Kirsten). We have a label maker and you can label various items. We are so excited to have you at our school!

To volunteer please contact Sue.Cucchiarella@edinaschools.org

We are getting closer but we are still around $3,000 short of reaching our budgeted goal. 

The VVMS PTO does not hold any other fundraisers throughout the year, this is your chance to support our school!

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

THANK YOU!!

Please take a look at The American Indian Parent Advisory meeting calendar below and join if you can!

Contact chrisjohnsonie@gmail.com with questions.

For additional Covid and Flu shot opportunities on November 11th see flyer below:

Valley View Middle School PTO

6750 Valley View Rd., Edina, MN

ptovvms@gmail.com

VVMS PTO Website