Dates to Remember:

February 10th-14th: Spirit Week

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)

March 31st - April 5th: Spring Break; No School!

This week we will celebrate Friendship Week by dressing up each day!

Monday: Sports Day (wear your favorite team's gear)

Tuesday: International Day (dress up as your favorite country)

Wednesday: Show Your Love Day (dress up as something you love)

Thursday: Winter vs Summer Day (dress up as your favorite season)

Friday: Color Clash Day (6th wear pink, 7th wear red, 8th wear white)

Watch the video below for all the info on Friendship Spirit Week!

We have had some REALLY close calls during pick up where students are getting picked up in precarious situations and safety is at risk.

DO NOT: 

• Park on medians in the parking lot; it creates a dangerous situation for our students and families.
• Idle in the one way moving traffic 

DO:

• Have students board on school side
• Stay alert and have your head on a swivel to avoid accidents
• Honor our parking lot protocols

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

Congratulations to the Edina Dance Team B Squad for taking 1st place in State!

Students in Engineering Exploration 6 are learning about the design process by creating marble roller coasters that meet a set of criteria and constraints. Students were allowed to use a limited supply of cardboard and hot glue to make the marble course. 

Their course needed to have a minimum of 3 direction changes, a one inch incline, and the marble needed to travel a minimum of 24 inches. Size of the project, time, and materials were a few of the given constraints of the project.

A meeting of the English Learners Book Club.

14 VVMS mathletes competed at the City of Lakes South Chapter MATHCOUNTS competition on Feb. 3 at the U of M. 7 of the 14 VVMS mathletes placed in the top 16 individuals at the competition.

VVMS’s team of four (Alexander Yang, Jonathan Fan, Alvin Yang, Ahmed Ilyasov) placed 1st and will be representing VVMS at the State MATHCOUNTS competition in early March!

Approximately 140 mathletes from 12 middle school around the SW Metro and Mpls. competed in the competition. This is the 16th consecutive year VVMS mathletes have earned the opportunity to compete at the State MATHCOUNTS competition.

Interested in what is involved in a MATHCOUNTS competition? Read on!

Each MATHCOUNTS competition is broken into three rounds:

• The Sprint Round consists of answering 30 problems in 40 minutes with no calculator.
• The Target Round consists of answering a series of four pairs of problems. Mathletes have six minutes to answer each pair of problems using a calculator.
• The Team Round consists of answering 10 problems in 20 minutes using a calculator. Each school is allowed to have one official four member competing team.

There is also a Countdown Round where students race to be the first to correctly answer math problems without a calculator. The Countdown Round is held in many different formats, depending on which competition mathletes are at. The Countdown Round is the final official round for determining the individual winner of the National MATHCOUNTS competition, which is held in May each year.

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! 

SIGN UP BELOW

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.

Unified Peer Volunteers

Make a difference in our community by volunteering with summer Unified Enrichment camps through Edina Community Ed! Your support will help create a positive and meaningful camp experience for our students, ensuring they feel valued and engaged in all camp activities.

We ask that volunteers attend a 1.5 hour training session (DATE TBD the week of June 2) and commit to serving all four days (3 hours per day) for at least two weeks of Unified Camps.  

• Step 1: Potential Unified volunteers must complete an application by April 13, 2025. Link here: 
• Step 2: Accepted Unified volunteers will be notified of their schedules by April 25, 2025.
• Step 3: Unified volunteers will attend a 1.5 hour training session (Date TBD) the week of June 2-5 and serve all four days for at least two weeks of camp

Location: South View Middle School

Dates & Shifts: 

• June 9-12 |12:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Unified Theater Together
• July 21-24 | 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Unified Fit & Active
• July 28-31 | 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Unified Cooking 
• July 28-31 | 12:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Unified Cooking 
• Aug 4-7 | 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Unified Art
• Aug 4-7 | 12:45 PM - 4:00 PM | Unified Art 
• Aug 11-14 | 8:45 AM - 12:00 PM | Unified Team Building
  
  

Green Superheroes of Science Teen Teachers at excitED 
Students entering 7-8 grade

A great volunteer in this program is someone who…

is a thoughtful and enthusiastic individual, this volunteer is eager to share their interest in science with young learners. They are committed to educating the next generation about the environmental challenges posed by plastic pollution. 

Through engaging experiments, they aim to inspire young minds and foster a supportive learning environment where students can explore environmental science concepts and develop a better understanding of these critical issues.

• Step 1: Potential Teen Teachers must complete an application by April 13, 2025: Link here 
• Step 2: Volunteers must attend a required, day-long training with U of M extension/4H staff (DATE TBD the week of June 2-5). Lunch will be provided. 
• Step 3: Volunteers commit to serving all eight days (2-3 hours per day) of teaching young students at Highlands Elementary July 7-17

Questions: email Alan.Hendrickson@edinaschools.org

Location: Highlands Elementary School

Dates & Shifts: July 7-10 & July 14-17, M-Th, 12:45-3:15 pm

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

Purchase HERE

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.

Looking for a no-cut sport or an opportunity to try something new? If you’re in 7th or 8th grade, consider the EHS Girls Synchronized Swimming team!   

A love of the water is the only “must.” Former dancers and gymnasts’ experience will translate to the pool (technique, formations, moving to counts, etc.). Musical experience can also may help with counts and timing for routines. 

But truly, no experience necessary! The coaches will teach swimmers everything they need to know! It's a fun way to be active and build camaraderie as part of an Edina High School varsity sports team. 

Most of the team started in high school with no prior experience. All 7th and 8th graders are welcome!

Info Meetings 

• For VV Students: Tuesday, 2/11 at 4:15 pm in the VV Cafeteria
• For SV Students: Wednesday, 2/12 at 4:15 pm on the SV Pool Stairs near Door 11

*If you can’t make it to a meeting, just email the EdinaSynchro@gmail.com for information*

Captains’ Practice

Try Synchro before you register for the season! Just bring a signed waiver.

Try Synchro / Dryland – Monday, 2/24 

VV/SV Students: 4:30-5:30 pm in EHS N302 Group Fitness Room (Enter EHS Door 6)

Details Wear comfy clothes & bring a towel or yoga mat – and signed waiver!

Try Synchro / In the Pool – Tuesday, 2/25

EHS / SV / VV Students 4:30-5:45 pm at VVMS Pool (Enter VV Main Door; Locker Room will be available)

Details: Wear swimsuit (1pc or fuller coverage 2pc works best), bring towel and googles – and signed waiver!

Come to one or both! Email EdinaSynchro@gmail.com if you have a Captains’ conflict and still wish to participate. More team details on our website.  

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/

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.

Valley View Middle School PTO

6750 Valley View Rd., Edina, MN

ptovvms@gmail.com

VVMS PTO Website