Thank you to all volunteers who supported this year's REALITY TOWN! We could not have done this 8th grade simulation without you! Please enjoy these pictures contributed by our amazing VMS yearbook staff.
04 - 8th Girls Basketball vs. Lake Hazel @ LHMS 4:15pm
05 - Wrestling vs. Lake Hazel @ Home 4:15pm
06 - 8th Girls Basketball vs Heritage @ Home 4:15pm
07 - I-Ready Reading Diagnostic 8am - 11am (Testing Schedule)
08 - I-Ready "make-up" day
08 - Winter Assembly (follow the Assembly Bell Schedule)
08 - Wrestling District Tournament @ TBD
09 - Wrestling District Tournament @ TBD
8th Grade Boys Basketball:
· Friday December 8th: Informational meeting during lunch in the gym.
· Monday December 18th: Tryouts after school.
*All student-athletes must register in Aktivate and pay fees before the first practice.
Required Fees: Participation = $90. Activity Card = $22.25.
***VMS Basketball Spirit Store
The Spirit Store is now open! 8th grade girls will kick off their season at home on Tuesday, Oct. 24th at 4pm. Come and watch them Defend the Den!
Coach Stoor & Coach Ryan are excited for the new Spirit Store! There are some expensive items that are high quality, but we made sure there are also affordable items as well. There is about a one-week turnaround, and the items will be shipped to you.
http://victorymiddleschool.gearupsports.net/
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***For more information, visit our athletics website.
Get your $$ ready for this coming week's VMS Book Fair from December 4-8 in the library from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Whether you are shopping for yourself to get more books to help you compete in our district's literary games or considering buying gifts for friends or family, you can definitely get great recommendations for books from our lovely librarians, Mrs. Bollinger and Mrs. Skaggs!
Thank you to everyone who helped with Reality Town for 8th graders. We had a ton of volunteers and staff that made this event happen. Thank you specifically to Shawna Manhire, Leslie Yingling, Leah Westfall, Sharon Hatler, and Kersten Kryazis.
CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Abi Hunt!
Abi Hunt was nominated for the student of the week recognition and selected for this week's acknowledgement. She will be recognized in the morning announcements as well as the Kodiak Family Update.
Below is what Ms. Cornell said about Abi.
"Abi is an amazing young lady with a generous heart and a quiet leadership style. She makes my day EVERY DAY! Not only do I get the privilege of enjoying her contagious smile, but her clear participation in class, her amazing efforts at doing well at no matter what she tackles, and her great attitude set her apart from other 8th graders. She's the whole Kodiak character package! And then you top it off with her extra efforts in NJHS and Future Cities, we are very lucky to have her at VMS! Thanks, Abi, for making my school days more enjoyable because of your presence and fantastic attitude."
Our wonderful Holiday Book Fair is here from Dec. 4-8 from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.
We will have books ranging from Pre-K to adult, “blind book” raffles, and a sucker pull!
TONIGHT the Tempest is starting at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria! Don't miss it!
Friday is the last day to watch it at VMS at 7 p.m. Feel free to come to these FREE performances on both days.
TODAY come support your 8th grade Girls' Basketball team as they play Sawtooth Middle at 4:15 p.m.
***Picture Captions from Coach Stoor 11/18: The Victory Kodiak 8th grade Girls' Basketball team, representing at the women’s Boise State bronco game tonight 💙🧡🏀🐴 #DefendtheDen #KodiakBasketball
Pick up your NEW Victory socks this holiday season! And, check out our supply of spirit wear on clearance prices! Get them gift wrapped for your student this season!
http://victoryptsostore.company.site/
VMS theatre department “Bearly Showbiz” Proudly presents…
The Tempest!
by: William Shakespeare
When: Thursday, November 30 & Friday, December 1 starts at 7:00 each night
Location: Victory Middle School cafeteria
Cost: free
We are so thankful for our VMS community! We hope you all have an enjoyable Thanksgiving break!
Please read our most current newsletter via this link for the MANY opportunities coming your way: https://www.smore.com/f/64c00dfd9d71afbe84034050
***REALITY TOWN is Thursday, Nov. 30th, and still needs 20 adult volunteers, please: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-45795264-8thgrade#/
CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBERS OF THE WEEK! Thank you to all of our presenters during our last professional learning day: Bailey Yarbrough, Elyse Thorpe, Trevor Morris, Leslie Yingling, Jessica Sharma, Lisa Callaway, Kaleb DeHaas, Ashton Bower, Katie Dougan, Carly Lewis, Bethany Updike, Jennifer Livesey.
CONGRATULATIONS to our STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Deema Swidan! Deema was nominated by Ms. Cornell who had this to say about her: "Deema brings a positive attitude and friendliness to school that makes anyone around her smile! She is a true leader, hard worker and a joy to have as a student in any class. Way to Go!"
EVERY NEW LUNCH ORDER HELPS THE SCHOOL GET AN EXTRA DOLLAR! (Tip for Today: order all the special lunches in one order session and you don't need to worry about doing it later.)
Order Lunch for your student or staff member through MyHotLunchbox.com! Create an account and order online!
Panda Express on November 16
Subway on December 14
Orders must be placed by noon the Wednesday before each delivery date. Click the link below for directions.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1jt2ATdKt8ZfTRRLzhrDjBG4kyalrJgCT/view?usp=drive_link
*****Donut Sales on Friday at lunch!
send your student $1 each or $10 for a dozen
Want to support SPECIAL OLYMPICS in Idaho and take a plunge fight in front of our school Dec. 8th? Please look at the attached QR code, infographics and this link: https://www.classy.org/campaign/victory-middle-school-polar-plunge/c513027
Fuel Up To Play 60 is hosting our annual Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest. The competition will begin at the first bell at 7:55am and will run through advisory.
(Serious hoop shooters only please- if you do not meet the minimum shots required, your shooting time will be finished and you will be asked to return to class)
Participants will shoot best out of 25 shots. Tie breakers will be in the form of a shoot out with best of 5 shots.
Top girl and boy from each grade level will be awarded a trophy!
Friday 11/17/23 & Friday 12/1/23
Girls and Boys arrive to check in at the big gym at 7:55am and will be given a hoop shoot slip to turn into advisory to be excused.
https://schools.district279.org/bw/images/stories/BW/img/Fuel_Up_to_Play_60_logo.jpgEveryone will meet in the big gym to check in. All Girls and 6th grade boys will shoot in the small gym with a 28.5 ball and 7th/8th grade boys in the big gym with a 29.5 ball.
You may only shoot once and must meet the minimum qualifications that will be given the day of the contest.
Only 3 warm up shots will be allowed.
TONIGHT, November 13th, join our PTSO Meeting @ 7pm in VMS Library! Hope to see you there!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STAFF MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Mrs. Nicole Hylands! Mrs. Hylands is committed to all students learning at high levels! She has an ability to make anyone feel safe and welcome at school and in her classroom. She builds relationships with students and staff and contributes to a positive climate at VMS. Thank you for your leadership and efforts to make VMS a wonderful place to learn!
CONGRATULATIONS to SHELLEY KILLPACK our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK!
Shelley can be found in the front office building relationships with students and staff. TA's not only develop leadership skills they also develop vocab skills as she has them participate in a word of the day activity. Thanks for all you do Shelley!
