Dates to Remember:

September 15th-19th: Homecoming Spirit Week

September 19th: Homecoming

September 22nd: No School; Professional Development Day

October 3rd: Special Person's Day

October 9th: Picture Retake Day

October 16th-17th: No School; MEA

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

PTO Family Contributions are $75 per family and they grant you access to the school directory and help provide much needed funding to support programs, teachers, and staff at our school.

What are Family Contributions used for?

• They support student programs
• They help us show appreciation to our teachers and staff
• They are the only source of funding for the PTO (that’s right, nothing to sell or additional fundraisers throughout the year!) 

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

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.

Show your school spirit! Every day will feature a special theme leading up to the Edina Homecoming Game this Friday.

• MONDAYColor Block Day: Dress in the color assigned to your grade. 6th: White, 7th: Yellow, 8th: Green
• TUESDAY Tropical Day: Come to school dressed for the beach wearing tropical shirts, sunglasses, hats, flip flops, your choice!
• WEDNESDAY Fan Day: Who or what are you inspired by? Show your love for your favorite people, places, or things!
• THURSDAY Neon Day: Time to shine! Wear your brightest neon clothing and accessories.
• FRIDAY Edina Day: Show off your school Homecoming spirit by wearing any Edina gear, yellow, or green clothing.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!!!

Please consider volunteering to help at the game on Friday Sign Up Here!

All Valley View students (6, 7, 8) received an academic planner on the first day of school. Every advisory class spends time on Mondays setting up their planner for the week by listing their classes in order on each day. Teachers have been coaching students to write down their work for each class and check off assignments as they are completed. Students should have something written down for each class. If there is no homework, students put down NH or “No Homework”. This is a new and sometimes challenging skill for some, so it will take time to master and become fully integrated. 

Please take some time every week to look at your student’s planner with them and have a conversation about how it is going. If your student needs additional assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to their advisory teacher.

We are looking for volunteer speakers who are passionate about their careers or hobbies/interests for the 20 in 20 series. Here are some reasons to get excited about this program and to share your knowledge:

Why Middle School?

• It is a critical time for forming identities and interests.
• Early exposure plants seeds that will grow through middle school and beyond.

Moving Beyond Traditional Career Exploration

• Career exploration isn’t just about jobs—it’s about passions, curiosity, and discovering personal strengths.
• Encouraging students to ask “What if?”, “Why not?” and “How?” help them stay open to exploration.

20 in 20 

• 20 in 20 provides a preview to a variety of career fields and interests in just 20 minutes.
• It breaks down barriers by giving students quick, meaningful exposures to different fields with diverse role models and activities.
• It’s designed to spark ideas—not provide all the answers at once.

To volunteer as a speaker, please fill out an interest form. To learn more about this program or ask additional questions, contact Alan Hendrickson at: Alan.Hendrickson@edinaschool.org.

We have a limited quantity of Dri-Fit Hornet t-shirts on hand. BUY NOW and we will get it to your student the next school day!

Give our teachers some much needed fuel throughout the day! Donate to the Teacher's Lounge coffee bar HERE.

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.

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

Valley View Middle School PTO

6750 Valley View Rd., Edina, MN

ptovvms@gmail.com

VVMS PTO Website