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Originally delivered on 5/3/2024 5:37 pm

SUBJECT: The Valley View Vibe Newsletter - May 6th

Dates to Remember:

May 6th - May 10th: Teacher Appreciation Week / Spirit Week

May 10th: Special Person's Day

May 30th: 8th Grade Graduation

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

May 31st: 8th Grade EOY Field Trip

VVMS in Focus
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!

Principal Appreciation Day

The VVMS Principals walked into a big surprise outpouring of love from students, staff, and families. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this happen and for showing some love to our wonderful principals!

Teacher Appreciation Week: May6-10th
Show Your Appreciation!

We are looking to shower our teachers with thanks during Teacher Appreciation Week with gift cards. To those who have already donated money or gift cards; THANK YOU! 

Although we are no longer accepting cash or gift cards, you can still contribute with an electronic payment through Venmo to @Erika-LaDousa. 

It's also a great time to drop a note to your student's teachers to let them know how much they are appreciated!

7th Grade Band Festival at SVMS

The 7th grade band students participated in a band festival held at South View middle school on Friday 4/26 where they performed, received a clinic with a music professor from Carleton and even heard other schools play. The highlight was a trip to Eden Prairie Mall for lunch. 

Thanks to Principal Bass for attending the concert and supporting our band program.

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! 

May 2-23, 2024, Edina Student Art Show, featuring art from EHS, VVMS and SVMS. Opening reception May 2at 5:30 to 7pm at Edina Library 5280 Grandview Square, Edina MN
Valley View Artists

Come and check out the Edina Student Art show featuring art from EHS, VVMS, and SVMS. Below is little sample of the amazing art created by our students.

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

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.

We are looking for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families to volunteer to help set up, serve at the reception, and clean up post the celebration. 

If you are interested, please sign up here

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!
Parent volunteer in front of large horizontal banner that reads,
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
EAAA (Edina Asian American Alliance) 2nd Annual AAPI Month Festival. Sat. May 18, 12pm-4pm at Rosland Park, 4300 66th St. https//:edinaAsianAmericanAlliance.org
2024 Edina Synchro Showcase

The Edina Synchronized Swim team, made up of EHS, SVMS and VVMS swimmers, hosts its annual fundraiser showcase, “H2O - Just Add Synchro!” on Monday, May 13 at 7 pm at the South View Middle School Pool. 

The fundraiser show features teams, trios, duets and individuals performing routines to popular music. With a history dating back to 1959, this unique EHS varsity sport combines water, dance, rhythm, grace and synchronized movements. 

Please join us for “H2O - Just Add Synchro!” to learn more about this fun, no-cuts varsity sport. 

Tickets are available online or at the door.

Current 6th & 7th Graders!

Edina Dance Team tryouts for the 2024-2025 winter dance season are happening at the beginning of May! 

Find out more information about the dance team and how to register for tryouts here: https://hornets.edinaschools.org/athletics/winter-sports/dance-team

Seeking Summer Student Volunteers

Edina Community Ed. is thrilled to offer students entering 7th and 8th grades (2024-25 school year) two new summer volunteer opportunities.


Unified Enrichment Camps

Do you want to champion inclusion and empower others by promoting acceptance and understanding? Volunteer with Unified Enrichment Camps run through Edina Community Ed this summer and help create a more inclusive environment for everyone.

Green Superheros of Science Teen Teachers

If you like science, care about the environment, and want to inspire younger students with fun science experiments, then Green Superheros of Science is for you. 

Learn more and register here. (Deadline is May 15th)

Together, let's make this summer one of growth, connection, and positive change! Questions? Email volunteer@edinaschools.org

Click on the image to sign up!

Edina Mountain Bike Team try outs; Girls on Wed. May 8th, 6:30-8pm; All 6-12th graders Wed. May 15th from 6:30-8pm. Creek Valley school park. Information meeting on Apr. 27 at 1pm; Edina Community Center rm. 351. Enter at door #3.

Click on the image to sign up!

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