Dates to Remember:

December 22 - January 2: Winter Break

January 5: Back to School - A Day

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Teacher & Staff Gift Drive

The Valley View PTO is collecting contributions to share amongst Valley View teachers and staff to celebrate the Season of Giving!

The amount you donate will be distributed equally among ALL teachers and staff.

Suggested donation amount is $25 per family, but please gift what you are able.

GRATITUDE MESSAGES:

Everyone is invited to write a message to our staff and teachers, even if you decide not to contribute to the gift drive. You can address your messages to a specific person or write one message for the entire faculty. Please sign your name in each message so they know who has sent them.

You can make financial contributions and write your messages HERE.

VVMS Lost & Found

Please remind your child to check the Lost & Found in Student Services. Items will be donated during Winter Break. We have a lot of jackets, sweatshirts and water bottles that must go!

Spring Musical Auditions

Hello amazing VV Community! As we are headed towards opening week of our 2025 fall play, we are also getting ready for our 2026 spring musical auditions!

Auditions for Matilda Jr. will be in the VVMS Auditorium on 12/15 and 12/16 with callbacks on 12/17.

Here is all of the information for students interested in auditioning and being on crew:

Everyone who wants to be part of the show (BOTH auditions and crew) must fill out this form before 12/10. ALL STUDENTS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS MUST FILL OUT THE VVMS STUDENT & FAMILY AGREEMENT FORM (IN THE 2026 MUSICAL FOLDER).

For more information, please join the Schoology Theater group with the code: QSJTB-SS5SZ

From the Nurse's Office

Is My Child Well Enough to Go to School?

Many students and parents are concerned about when students should stay home or attend school. A student must be excluded from school with any of the following conditions:

Fever of 100 degrees or more. The student needs to stay home for 24 hours after the temperature returns to normal.
Vomiting and diarrhea, the student needs to stay home until 24 hours after the last episode.
Any uncontrolled or persistent cough that is interfering with their or their classmates learning
Any rash for which you do not know the cause. Check with your family physician/clinic before sending the student to school.
Any illness that will interfere with the student's ability to learn.
Log on to the parent portal to report a student’s absence or call the attendance line at 952-848-3202.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Health Office at 952-848-3207

EPS All Choirs Concert

On December 2nd, all schools in EPS participated in "Sing Together," a District-wide Choir Festival held at EHS. Over 900 students sang together and for each other in front of community members, administrators, superintendent, and families.

It was a huge success!

6th Grade Reading

In TD Reading, 6th graders were reading articles and stories about identity as part of a "Who Am I" unit. They also took a few different personality tests. At the end of the unit, one assignment was to pick one word that represented them and make a visual representation of why it represented them.

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!

Parent volunteer in front of large horizontal banner that reads,

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:

February 2nd, 2026

March 2nd, 2026

April 6th, 2026

May 4th, 2026

June 1st, 2026

You can find previous Meeting Minutes HERE.

Community Shares

Edina Annual CAKE Off

Get Tickets for CAKE-Off 2026

Make plans to support Edina Public Schools at the sweetest event in town! Edina Education Fund’s annual Community Action for Kids Education (CAKE-Off) is Thursday, Jan. 29 from 5:30-8 pm (Reception and mingling: 5:30 pm; Remarks and live auction: 7:00 pm) at the Mahon Center (6820 St. Patrick's Lane, Edina). See where your support is making an impact for every Hornet, every day; bid on delicious bakery-made cakes/treats, culinary items and experiences, and Edina-themed items and experiences as part of the silent and live auctions; and connect with friends, neighbors, and community members while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and drinks.

Tickets are $60/person and includes unlimited beverages (soda, beer, wine) and a hot and cold hors d’oeuvres buffet: www.edinaedfund.org. We’ll see you there!

CAKE-Off Home Edition Is Back

Show off your creativity in the CAKE-Off Home Edition. Make your favorite cake, cupcakes, pie, cookies, or any treat at home and submit photos/videos of your creation. We’ve got categories from pre-K through adult, so everyone can get in on the fun. Submissions will be accepted until Sunday, Jan. 25 at 7:00 pm and voting will happen online Tuesday, Jan. 27 to Thursday, Jan. 29. Winners will be announced at the in-person CAKE-Off event and online on Thursday, Jan. 29.

Additional details are on the CAKE-Off Info website.

Firearm Safety

Keeping our school community safe includes promoting secure firearm storage at home. Firearms are currently the leading cause of death for U.S. children and teens, and improper storage increases the risk of accidental injury, suicide, and gun theft. Taking simple steps at home can make a meaningful difference.

We encourage all families to follow the Be SMART principles, which highlight the importance of locking and safely storing firearms:

S – Secure all guns in your home and vehicles.
M – Model responsible behavior around guns.
A – Ask about unsecured guns in homes where your children play.
R – Recognize the role of firearms in suicide.
T – Tell others to Be SMART.

Storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition helps protect your children, their friends, and our broader community. Preventing access to unsecured firearms is one of the most effective ways to reduce tragedies.

Families can learn more by visiting besmartforkids.org, watching the Be SMART educational video, and sharing these resources with others. Together, we can help keep all children safe.

Edina Service Stars Program Update

Edina Community Education is excited to continue the Edina Service Stars Program (formerly the PVSA Program)! This dedicated volunteer initiative is designed specifically for Edina Middle School students.

The program celebrates student volunteerism, encourages the exploration of career pathways, and formally recognizes the positive impact students make in the community. Participants will log their volunteer hours, access helpful resources, and earn an official Edina Service Stars Certificate.

Application Window Reopening

Due to continued strong interest from families and students, we are reopening the application for new participants during the following window:

Reopened: Monday, November 3, 2025
Closes: Friday, December 19, 2025

Key Dates & Information

Program Materials: Materials will be shared with all approved applicants on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Retroactive Hours: Volunteer service hours will be counted retroactively from the program's original start date of Sunday, April 27, 2025.

Ready to apply?

Fill out the Edina Service Stars Program Application

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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