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Originally delivered on 5/17/2024 4:18 pm

SUBJECT: The Valley View Vibe Newsletter - May 21st

Dates to Remember:

May 17th: ALL Library Books Due

May 24th: 8th Grade Device Returns

May 30th: 8th Grade Graduation

May 30th: 6th & 7th Grade EOY Field Trips

May 30th: Library Fees Assigned

May 31st: 8th Grade EOY Field Trip

VVMS in Focus
8th grade graduation: May 30 at 2:30, Edina High School Activity Center

We are Looking for 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Families to Volunteer! 

Help set up, serve at the reception, and clean up post the celebration. 

If you are available to help, please sign up here!

2:30pm – 3:15pm Ceremony at the Edina High School Activity Center
3:15pm – 4:00pm Reception in the outdoor area behind the Edina High School Activity Center (alt. location of EHS Activity Center Lobby if inclement weather)

Students are encouraged to dress for the occasion.

All guests are welcome! There is not a limit on the number of guests who may attend.

Students may depart with their guests post ceremony & reception or return to the school for traditional bus routes & pick-up.

Library Books Due NOW!

Students must return ALL library books. Please check in with your child to see that all books have been returned to the media center. Students can log in to Destiny to see what is left on their account. After May 30, ALL books on student accounts will be marked as "Lost" and fees will be assigned. 

8th Grade Device Return

All 8th graders are expected to return their Chromebooks AND chargers to the VVMS Media Center on Friday, May 24 during class period 5/6. After assessment, the following fees may be applied: 

  • $30 missing charger
  • $30 stickers/gum wrappers on Chromebook
  • $30 other damages
  • $50 cracked screen
  • $156 missing Chromebook

6th and 7th graders returning to Edina should keep their Chromebook through the summer.

Special Persons Day

Thank you to all the family members that joined us for Special Persons Day last week. We enjoyed having you here!

The Orange Oscar

Meet the Orange Oscar! It is a theater award that every year the 8th grader who was chosen from the previous year passes it down to an up-and-coming seventh grader. The tradition was started in 2007 by Chris Sjolander who chose Ms. Neville's son, James, as the first recipient!

They look for someone who is kind, inclusive, participates, helpful, has a passion for Theatre, and an all around team player. Whoever is chosen, continues the tradition and adds their name into the base of the plunger.

And this year's winner is Lyla Drayna Congratulations!

8th Grade Graduation Slideshow

We need early childhood pics for our 8th grade graduation slide show (past photo paired with a  present photo). 

HERE is a place where you can submit photos of your 8th grader! 

Get your Valley View Gear!

Don't miss the chance to get some awesome Valley View gear, our store is still open!

Purchase HERE

Volunteer Munch N Mingle - THANK YOU!

Calling all parents and caregivers that volunteered or contributed to our Valley View VIBE this year! 

Please come in and be celebrated by our VVMS team for our support. We want to love ya up! We’re serving a breakfast for you on 5/24/24 from 8:15am – 9am. Please consider stopping in!

Please send us a quick RSVP by filling out this form just so we know how many amazing people will be joining us!

Free Summer Camps!
Volunteer Opportunities for Middle School Students

You asked, we’re delivering. We have two new volunteer opportunities for middle school students this summer. (High School students can learn more about our traditional summer volunteer program here.)

Unified Peer Volunteers | Grades 7-8 for school year 2024-25

  • Various Weeks (requires 2-week commitment)

Help our community become more inclusive by volunteering with summer Unified Enrichment camps run through Edina Community Ed. You will help students with disabilities feel welcome and meaningfully engaged in camp activities and interactions. Registration deadline: May 15

Green Superheros of Science Teen Teachers | Grades 7-8 for school year 2024-25

  • July 8-18 (M-TH) 1pm-3pm,  plus training 10am-3pm on Thursday June 6

Dive into the science of polymers, learn how to fight pollution, and serve as a role model and teacher for younger students (ages 6-10).  As a member of our NEW Edina Green Superheros of Science Teen Teachers team, you will be trained by U of M Extension/4H staff on how to guide younger youth in science experiments that spark curiosity and discovery. Registration deadline: May 15

Free! Week-long Enrichment Camps

Thanks to some last-minute, one-time grant funding that has become available to us, we have two free camp opportunities for middle school students this summer. 

Green Crew Adventure | Grades 6-8 for school year 2024-25

  • June 17, 18, 20. 9am-4pm plus optional Friday field trip OR
  • July 22-25, 9am-4pm, plus optional Friday field trip

Young environmental enthusiasts can connect with nature in this camp, blending science experiments with hands-on conservation projects. Participants will be invited to help form a new after-school club for South View and Valley View next year. 

Career Exploration | Grades 7-9 for school year 2024-25

  • August 12-15, 9:00am-12:00pm

Through hands-on activities, engaging workshops, inspiring guest speakers and several field trips, students will gain valuable insights into various career paths.

Volunteer Opportunities
Lunch and Hall Monitors

Come see what the fuss is all about, our kids are great and you make a difference!

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! 

SIGN UP BELOW

For reference, here is the VV Daily Schedule.

Thank you!!

Button to lunch supervisor sign ups
Button to Hallway Monitor sign up
Button to reserve work space

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.

Parking for Parent Visitors

Parents and caregivers, if you are visiting Valley View 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.

Thank You!
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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
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