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Originally delivered on 1/12/2024 5:23 pm

SUBJECT: The Valley View Vibe Newsletter - Jan. 12th

Dates to Remember:

Jan. 15th: NO SCHOOL (MLK Jr. Day)

Jan. 18th: End of Semester I

Jan. 19th: NO SCHOOL (Teacher Data Day)


VVMS in Focus
End of Semester I Information
  • Semester ends on 1/18
  • Parents/caregivers and students should be reviewing grades now to give it the final push before the semester ends.
  • NYs shifted to letter grades (NY = Not Yet, anything below 70%).
  • Grades will not show from 1/17 to 1/26 as teachers finalize scores and complete grading.
  • Final scores will be available on Infinite Campus at 4pm on 1/26.
  • Students can see their Semester II schedule NOW - so they can begin preparing for 2nd semester.
  • MCA reports are coming home on 1/18/24. These are the results from the 22/23 school year. The MCAs are our state tests and they offer a projection of your student’s learning performance rates. 

BizTown Field Trip

6th graders practiced the entrepreneurial and money management skills they've learned during their FACS course at the Junior Achievement BizTown field trip this week.

students in a meeting room in Biz Town sitting at the table
student carrying a bin of resources in Biz Town
student giving a presentation at the H.B. Fuller storefront in Biz Town
students seated in a large area listening to a presenter in Biz Town
student giving a speech on a stage in front of a white screen that displays an American flag and the words: Mayor Inauguration
Parking for Parent Visitors

Parents and caregivers, if you are visiting Valley View and parking in the visitor spots, please check in at the front desk and a clipboard will be provided for you to enter your vehicle information. This will prevent any boots or ticketing.

Free Daily Breakfast

The food service operation at Edina Public Schools serves breakfast every day and is offered to all students for no charge. 

We hope to see your student at breakfast!

Volunteer Opportunities
Robotics Club Volunteers

Would you be interested in supporting an after-school club at VVMS?

Our after school robotics club will be starting on January 26th and we would love to have a couple of parent volunteers to help support it, no engineering or robotics background required!


Robotics Club Information

  • Instructor: Ian Alexander (adult - 20 yr. old college student)

  • Organization: Inventor Mentors

  • Schedule: Thursdays 4:15 - 5:15 pm

  • Locations: VVMS - Flex space

  • Enrolled: 9 students 

  • Start Date: Second semester - January 26th, 2024

Ian Alexander would be in charge of the club and has previous experience (pre-pandemic ran the same club.) He would have all the equipment and instructions, therefore; the volunteer would not need a robotics or engineering background (extra adult to supervise the students.) 

This club runs for 10 weeks (Thursday afternoons only) from 4:15-5:15 pm. There is an after-school activity bus that comes to VVMS at 5:30 pm for the students, who would need it. 

The volunteer would need to stay until all (9 students) have been picked up or gotten on the after-school bus. We could split the 10 weeks (Thursdays) between two volunteers as long as they are reliable and consistent. With one volunteer taking the first 5 weeks (Thursdays,) and the second volunteer taking the last 5 weeks (Thursdays.) 


Email ptovvms@gmail.com if you are interested. Thank you!

Lunch and Hall Monitors

Keep making a difference in 2024! 

We have loved having our VVMS parents volunteer during passing times and at lunch! Please, please please, keep coming in and volunteering to supervise. 

We are offering work spaces for those who want to come during our passing time. This allows our parents to supervise halls during transition time but then hop back into an office to work. We're happy to accommodate! 

Lunch volunteers - sign up here

Hall Monitors** - sign up here

**If you need to reserve a work space while you are there please do so HERE; for reference, here is the VV Daily Schedule.

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.

PTO News
Support the PTO!

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!!

Pay your Dues Here
Make an Additional Donation Here
Community Shares
Lunar New Year Celebration
EAAA (Edina Asian American Alliance) Lunar New Year Feb. 11, 2:00-4:00pm Southdale Library

Join us in celebrating Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 11, 2024 at Southdale Library’s Full Meeting Room, from 2-4 p.m. 

Tickets for our First Inaugural Lunar New Year Celebration are now LIVE! This family-friendly event is held in collaboration with the Edina Asian American Alliance, Edina High School's AAPI Student Union and Chinese Club.

Save your spot by purchasing a $5 ticket for you and each of your friends or family members! Ticket is required upon entry. 

Included in the ticket price is a small snack and fun crafting opportunities (such as origami and calligraphy), a photo booth, face painting, and more.

To purchase, use the link eaaalunar2024.ticketspice.com/lunar-new-year-celebration, or visit the Edina Asian American Alliance's website

For live updates and reminders, follow @EdinaAsianAmericanAlliance on Instagram.

Introducing the French Theatre Club!
French Theater Club: Join us every Friday starting Jan. 12 from 8:15-9AM at VVMS Room 216. Showcase will be at the end of April. This club will allow the students to discover the art of French theater and to learn acting skills in French such as improvisation , body language, and expression. For more info call 763-286-7835 or email anaissutter83@gmail.com

The club will be run by Anaïs Sutter, learn more about her background and experience here:

My name is Anaïs Sutter. I started learning theater in 2016 at the performing art academy of Huningue, France. I also had the opportunity to participate in workshops for mime and object theater. In 2021, I got my bachelor degree in Performing Arts at the University of Strasbourg, and I did two years of Conservatory at the Strasbourg Conservatory. Since 2018, I have been a theater instructor, in elementary, middle and high schools.

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