Dates to Remember:

January 15th: 8th Grade Field Trip to Buck Hill

January 16th: No School; Teacher Data Day

January 19th: No School MLK Day

January 23rd: 6th Grade Field Trip to Skateville

February 13th: 8th Grade Dance

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WEB Kindness Retreat

Here are a few pictures from VVMS 8th Grade WEB leaders supporting the Countryside Elementary School 5th Grade Kindness Retreat in December.

This is a long-standing partnership and tradition between VVMS and Countryside.

Door Decorating

A few of the classroom doors for the door decorating contest right before Winter Break. The theme was Winter Wonderland.

Edina High School Curriculum Night Jan. 29th. 9th grade: 5:30-6:15pm, 10th-12th grade: 6:45-7:30pm at Edina Performing Arts Center.

Save the Date: An Evening of Insight for Middle School Parents and Guardians

If you have a student who's currently in middle school or will be moving on to middle school soon, we invite you for an illuminating evening with Chris Balme, a globally recognized leader in adolescent education and author of "Finding the Magic in Middle School." Chris Balme’s presentation will provide you with practical, research-informed strategies that will immediately enhance your perspective, reduce conflict, and strengthen your relationship with your child.

Valley View, alongside several partner schools, is proud to offer monetary support and co-sponsor guest speaker Chris Balme. We invite families and staff to attend his presentation on February 4th, at South View Middle School as part of this collaborative, districtwide effort to support our students.

Join us February 4 from 6-8 p.m. at South View Middle School Theater. Please RSVP, as space is limited.

6th Grade ELL Fun

Nouns, adjectives, verbs, prepositions, articles, and periods! 6th grade English learners creating complete sentences that make sense or that don't make sense, but were very funny!

Bowie Shares the Holiday Spirit

Bowie the service dog visited Valley View right before winter break and shared in some of the holiday spirit.

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

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) has been having a blast together on Friday mornings! Here's a picture of students playing dodgeball together in the gym after one of our huddles.

Interested in the group?

Reach out to Hannah Groenendyk at hannah.groenendyk@edinaschools.org for more information!

BINGO!

Mr. Lowe and Mr. Bass behind-the-scenes, heading up some pre-Winter Break Bingo.

We are currently recruiting families to host a French intern for the 2026–2027 school year!

We are incredibly fortunate to be in a program with French-speaking interns teaching in our classrooms. In order to have these interns with us, our program depends on families in our community who generously provide room and board for one semester. With your support, we can continue to have three interns in the Valley View Middle School French program.

Any family with a child taking French can be a host family. While most host families have students in the French immersion program, this opportunity is open to the entire French community.

Watch the video by Pierre Schmitt.

For more information, visit our webpage or contact our intern director, Charlotte Taubel, at interndirector@normandalepto.org.

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.

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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