Dates to Remember:

February 5th: Band Concerts

February 11th: Orchestra Concert

February 17th & 18th: NO SCHOOL

February 24th & 25th: Choir Concerts

March 11th - 14th: 3^rd Annual Book Bazaar (Used Book Sale)

March 13th & 14th: Parent Conferences & Vibe-a-Ganza

March 20th to 22nd: Spring Musical (Descendants)

VVMS in Focus

Registration Informatiom

Look for information coming home this afternoon regarding next year registration for all grades.

Call for Yearbook Pictures!

It's that time of the year again where we are looking for photos for this year's yearbook. We are especially interested in photos from the Fall Party, Fall Play, band/choir/orchestra concerts, field trips, homecoming, and just student life in general.

If you have images you can share, please upload them to this Google folder!

Thank you, from the VVMS Yearbook Team

*Purchase your Yearbook by Feb. 10th*

Mark your calendars and order your 2024-2025 yearbook by Feb. 10th to guarantee a copy! There are very few copies available to purchase in Spring and last year most students who waited were unable to purchase one.

If you need a scholarship/financial assistance to purchase a yearbook, please reach out to Jill Wait ASAP at jill.wait@edinaschools.org

Online Yearbook Order

Season of Giving Recap

With the help of our generous VVMS families, the PTO was able to give each staff member $60 along with personalized notes! There was also a coffee bar from Edina Roasters and pastries for teachers and staff.

Advisory - Building Relationships

This picture was taken in Advisory for Friday Fun. Students are playing card games together with their Bridge friends who have joined our Advisory. Fridays are always a blast as we get to hang out with our friends and play fun games.

Biz Town Field Trip

Check out some pics from this year's 6th grade Biz Town field trip!

All That Gray...

Spotted in the hallways at VVMS; all these gray sweatshirts!

Volunteer Opportunities

Lunch and Hall Monitors

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

We loved having our VVMS parents volunteer during passing times and at lunch last year! 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!

For reference, here is the VV Daily Schedule.

Thank you!!

The Lunch & Hallway buttons now link directly to the Sign Up Geniuses

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!

Parent volunteer in front of large horizontal banner that reads,

PTO News

Get your Valley View Gear!

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

Purchase HERE

Spirit Store Scholarships Available!

We want to make sure all of our students are able to show their school spirit! Please reach out to Jill Wait at Jill.wait@edinaschools.org if you need to request a scholarship for your student to purchase school spirit wear.

Extra Curricular Opportunities

Summer Activities Expo

Thursday, February 6
4:00-6:30 PM
Edinborough Park, 7700 York Ave S, Edina

Make the Summer Activities Expo your first stop to plan your summer. Meet with more than a dozen organizations including, Edina Community Ed, Edina Parks & Recreation and Edina Youth Athletics Associations to learn about the amazing opportunities & scholarships availabe for youth this summer. Open to all. Kids play free at Edinborough indoor play park. Food is available for purchase. Learn More!

Spanish Flyer | Somali Flyer

Girls & Boys Ultimate Frisbee

Sign-up & registration is now open for Girls & Boys Ultimate Frisbee, grades 5-8. This sport is great for students interested in making new friends, developing additional skills that translate to other sports, and leads to fun playing opportunities at the high school level and beyond. Ultimate Frisbee is a no-cut sport that is inclusive to everyone, and no prior experience is needed.

To learn more and register, visit EdinaUltimate.org/e/Middle25.

Email info@EdinaUltimate.org with any questions.

Coed Afterschool Basketball Club: Valley View MS Gr. 6-8

Do you enjoy learning and playing basketball with friends? If yes, then this is the club for you! Join the Coed Afterschool Basketball Club for a fun-filled experience learning more about basketball and making new friends. The club will be held at Valley View Middle School.

Goals for the Club:

Try out a new sport in a fun-filled environment
Make new friends
Get exercise & stay fit
Develop new skills
Learn teamwork & sportsmanship

Mondays & Wednesdays, Jan 13 - Mar 26, 4:10 - 5:15 PM at Valley View Middle School

Summer Woodshop Opportunity

We’re excited to have a new opportunity to use the Edina Community Center Woodshop for Middle School / High School day-camps this summer—but we want to hear from you first!

What should we build? What tools are you curious about? What techniques do you want to learn?

Please take 5 minutes to fill out our survey and help co-create an awesome new addition to summer camps this year.

Also, if you know any talented woodworkers who might enjoy working with youth—have them get in touch! And if you’re thinking, “Wow! I want to take a woodworking class, too, but I’m an adult!” Fear not, we are looking to expand our adult class offerings and have a survey for that too.

Financial assistance for athletic, art, and academic extracurricular activities.

If you are in need of assistance: https://edinagiveandgo.org/successes/need-help/

If you are interested in donating:
https://edinagiveandgo.org/give-help/

Superintendent Search

The Edina School Board has begun planning to hire our new superintendent, with the official search beginning in fall 2025. To ease the transition, an interim superintendent will be hired to coincide with Dr. Stanley’s expected departure in mid-April and serve through the end of the 2025-26 school year. Stakeholder feedback will be an essential component of the hiring process.

Please visit this page for updates.

Community Shares

CAKE-Off Fundraiser

St. Patrick’s Church of Edina (6820 St. Patricks Lane)
Friday, Feb. 7
11am to 1pm | Doors Open at 10:30, Program/Live Auction at 11:30

Learn how the Edina Education Fund contributes to ensuring our Edina schools' standard of educational excellence in the areas of STEAM, Literacy, and Mental Health & Wellness AND help raise much-needed funds through the live and silent auctions that highlight fancy cakes, tantalizing desserts, special culinary opportunities, and Edina-centric items and experiences. A light lunch will be served. This event is free but registration is requested: https://www.edinaedfund.org/s/cake-off-registration

In addition to the event on February 7, CAKE-Off: Home Edition is a popular aspect of CAKE-Off that increases community awareness and involvement. Dessert-makers of all ages are welcome to submit photos (and optional video) of tasty treats (baked or not) they create and (best part!) enjoy at home.

Submissions received by January 29 at 5 pm will be included in online voting the week of CAKE-Off, and winners in categories Pre-K through Adult will be announced at CAKE-Off on February 7.

Additional details are on our social media (Instagram, Facebook, and X) and the Ed Fund website.

Career Exploration - Volunteers!

Share your knowledge with our young Hornets!

If you are interested in participating in upcoming career exploration activities happening in Edina Public Schools, please fill out this form and Jessica McLennon will be in touch.

Looking Ahead

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