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Originally delivered on 10/26/2025 9:15 pm

SUBJECT: The Valley View Vibe Newsletter - Oct. 27th

Dates to Remember:

November 4th: NO SCHOOL (Election Day)

November 4th: Virtual Conferences (8:00 am - 12:00 pm)

November 6th: In-Person Conferences (4:30 pm - 7:30 pm)

November 13: Valley View Middle School Night for 4th and 5th grade students

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We can make it happen with your support!

2025-2026 PTO Family Contributions

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

How your contributions helped last year!

Our plan is to offer the same support this year, but we can't do it without you!

PTO Family Contributions are $75 per family. Paying gives you access to the VVMS directory!

** If you require a SCHOLARSHIP please enter code CONTRIBUTIONS2025 at checkout **

Thank you for your support!

Pay your Family Contribution Here

BOOST THE VIBE, JOIN THE LIST!

Thank you to our current Booster donors!

$500 - Anonymous
$500 - Anonymous
$500 - Anonymous
$500 - Anonymous
$700 - Brisket & Bourbon Parent Fundraiser
$500 - The Olfelt Family
$500 - The Sanghvi Family
$500 - The Abshire Family
$500 - The Green Family

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Become a PTO BOOSTER

Ask your employer about matching your contributions! Some companies offer to match gifts such as PTO Booster or PTO contributions as an employee benefit. Contact your HR representative to learn if your workplace has a matching program available.

Pop Up Spirit Store!

Get your Hornet some cute Edina gear for the holidays!

Order soon to get it by mid-December.

Volunteer at Valley View!

We would love to see you in the hallways or lunchroom at Valley View! Come see what the Valley View Vibe is all about and make a positive difference in our students' day!

Drop in for a passing period or reserve a work space and stay longer!

VVMS Career Exploration

This year, Ms. Endo will continue the Career Exploration program in collaboration with Community Education, VVMS Library Council, and community members!

We're looking for individuals to share their passion, either career or hobby, with Valley View students in a '20 questions in 20 minutes' format. Interested? Click here to fill out a form and help our students discover their passion!

House Plants Needed!

Culture Crew SLT is thrilled to share that we are launching another Make Edina Green project! As a school, we aim to foster a healthier environment and community for our students and teachers.

If you have any seasonal potted plants or houseplants, we would love to collect them so we can display them in our classrooms! This will give plants another life and make our school more vibrant and green!

If you can, please bring some plants to help live up the VIBE. Please drop them at door 1 near the front office. We are excited to find new homes for your unused potted plants.

AVID Trip to Augsburg University

Our 7th and 8th grade AVID scholars attended a field trip to Augsburg University on Tuesday, October 14th. They started their visit with a campus tour, split into 2 groups. Then, they listened to an admissions counselor presentation and were able to have a bit of a Q & A session. And finally, students ended their visit with lunch on campus.

Volunteer at Valley View!

Lunch and Hall Monitors

Come experience the Valley View VIBE and make a difference in students' lives!

We love having our VVMS parents volunteer during passing times and at lunch! It is a great way to experience the school and make a positive difference in the lives of Valley View students!

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!!

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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PTO News

PTO Meeting Calendar

PTO Meetings are open to everyone!

Meetings are generally held the first Monday of the month at 7pm via Zoom. You can use THIS ZOOM LINK to join.

The first 10 minutes are reserved for public shares with 2 minutes awarded per person. If you wish to share something during the PTO meeting please fill out THIS FORM. The rest of the meeting time will follow the Meeting Agenda and is intended for board member discussions only.

VVMS PTO Meeting Schedule:

November 3rd, 2025

December 1st, 2025

February 2nd, 2026

March 2nd, 2026

April 6th, 2026

May 4th, 2026

June 1st, 2026

You can find previous Meeting Minutes HERE.

Community Shares

Social Emotional Learning (SEL)

Edina Community Ed is offering a number of adult education courses designed to help you support your family's social and emotional well-being. Two are free, one is low cost, and the third is fee based and taught by our very own Marya Dumke, social worker at Countryside. These courses will equip you with valuable tools and insights for navigating some of life's most challenging conversations and moments.

Topics include fostering social-emotional growth in children, supporting loved ones through difficult times, and promoting mental health awareness. These classes are intended to provide a supportive and educational environment. We encourage you to review the full course descriptions to determine which are the best fit for you.

Use this link to find these course offerings. You can also input “SEL” (Social Emotional Learning) in the Eleyo search bar and they will pop up.

For more information, please contact Edina Community at commnityed@edinaschools.org or Heather.Larson@edinaschools.org.

Thank you. We can’t wait to meet you.

Valley View Ski & Snowboard Club

Dates: Fridays, Dec.12th - Jan. 30th from 4-9pm

Get ready to shred at Hyland Hills! Join us for 5 unforgettable nights full of friends, parent chaperones, and exhilarating times on the slopes. Whether you're a seasoned pro carving up black diamonds or just starting out, our club is the perfect place to ignite your passion for winter sports.

Participants will be bussed from VVMS to Hyland Hills Ski Resort and back.

Learn more and sign up!

If you have a community event that you would like to share in the Vibe, reach out to vvmspto@gmail.com

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