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Originally delivered on 9/29/2024 8:10 am

SUBJECT: The Valley View Vibe Newsletter - Sep. 30

Dates to Remember:

October 2nd: Picture Re-Take Day

VVMS in Focus

Have I paid my dues? Check HERE!

Check out some highlights from Week 4 HERE!

Picture Retake Day - Oct. 2nd

If your student missed getting their picture taken at Get Connected Day or you just need another chance for a better picture, be sure to mark your calendars for Picture Retake Day on Oct. 2nd!

If you did Picture Make-up Day (for those who couldn't attend Get Connected Day), your pictures are ready for viewing!

You should have received an email with a link to view your pictures this week. If you did not receive it, please call or email 952-473-2142 or info@k-photography.com.

Library Media Center Donations

The VVMS Library Media Center loves to receive book donations to help make our library the very best library it can be for our VV kiddos!

Some requests from students:

  • Authors: Alan Gratz, Jenny Han, Stuart Gibbs, Judy Blume
  • Series: The Inheritance Games, Spy School, The School for Good and Evil, Unwanteds Quests
  • Topics: Korean culture, hockey, soccer, softball, sports, sharks, spiders, cats, BTS, Taylor Swift, US Geography!
  • Manga: One Piece, Demon Slayer, Haikyu!
Feeling the Vibe

A little camera shy, but even our grounds crew is on the Vibe! Here they are rocking the Valley VIBE stickers. 

(picture taken and shared with permission)

Joint Community Police Partnership (JCC)

Jessica Connors from the Joint community police partnership (JCCP) stopped by Valley View to visit with Student Resources Officer (SRO) Kyle. They stopped to pose for a pic with Mr. Bass, VVMS students, and volunteers.

Getting Ready for Homecoming!

Check out our Hornets revving up the VIBE for Homecoming at the Just Dance Friday Flex Party!

Unified Field Trip to Jerry's

Our Unified students enjoyed a trip to Jerry's, check out these snaps from their shopping adventure!

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! 

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
HALF WAY THERE!!! A huge thank you to our current PTO Boosters!

1. Brooke and Dominic Allocco - $500

2. Anonymous - $500

3. Anonymous - $500

4. The Drayna Family - $500

5. Anonymous - $500

6. The Sykora Family - $500

7. The Haus Family - $500

8. James & Stephanie Pierce - $500

9. The Olfelt Family - $500

10. The Morrison Family - $500

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Do you love everything that's happening at Valley View but don't have time to volunteer? Your name could be on this list! A PTO Booster is the perfect way to support PTO and school initiatives and help us achieve our goals this year!

We would love to increase student activities and the support we offer our staff, teachers, and specialists, so we are looking for 20 families to donate $500 each to help us BOOST THE VALLEY VIEW VIBE!

BOOST THE VIBE HERE!

WE COULDN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOU, THANK YOU!

Get your Valley View Gear!

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

Purchase HERE

Community Shares
Homework Help Through the Library

Free online tutoring and writing help for K-12 students and adult learners.

  • Available on computers in the library or at home with your Hennepin County Library card.
  • Tutors are available online every day from 1 to 11 p.m.
  • Get help from a tutor in English or Spanish

Free on-site Homework Help available at Southdale Library too! 

Check the schedule for availability

Middle School Wrestling

Registration for the 2024 Middle School Wrestling season is open! Wrestling is a great opportunity for boys and girls to join a fast-growing program, develop new connections and friendships, and enhance their athletic skills to benefit them in other activities! Season information and registration can be found by following the links below! 

When: October 21 - December 20: Practices are after school daily from 4:15 to 5:45pm  

Where: Valley View Middle School North Gym (South View students ride activity bus after school)

Middle School Wrestling Flyer

VVMSValley View MS Wrestling 

SVMSSouth View MS Wrestling

6th Grade Dance Club

Get a taste of the Edina Dance Team by dancing with current members of EDT! Coach will teach the basics of team structure & performance dynamics. Jazz dance & new friends will create memories for years to come. Additional performance opportunity at the Edina Dance Invite on January 11th, 2025.

Weekly Schedule
Wednesdays - 7:45-9:00 am starting Oct 30

Perform at Edina Invite!

25 currently registered

Note - There is an activities bus from South View to Valley View every morning at 9:03 

Register Here

EDT Kid's 2024 Clinic

Edina Dance Team 2024 Clinic

Nov. 2nd

12-2:30

Register on Event Brite

Edina Give & Go

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/

Looking Ahead
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