CONGRATULATIONS to SAM JEFFRIES our STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Mrs. Dougan has this to say about her,
"Sam is a great example of what it means to follow the Kodiak Way! She is kind to her peers and helps make sure everyone on her team understands the math problems. I can always count on her to try her hardest in math!"
CONGRATULATIONS to our STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK: Jennifer Stoor!
" Jennifer Stoor does a fantastic job as a coach and teacher in and outside of the classroom! The extra time she puts in during non-school hours bonding with her students are fun to witness via social media posts that always have everyone beaming a positive Kodiak smile. Way to impact, Jenn!"
Today's Pep Assembly led by our very well organized Student Council with their Advisor Mrs. Callaway, left some people's ears ringing with pep assembly joy! There was something for everyone to cheer whether it was the traditional sports and academic recognitions, the spirit competition, the Fuel Up to Play 60 Staff vs. Student Challenges, the wrestling on the mat expo, the hoop shoot winners or the slinging of T-shirts into the crowd. Great job, Kodiaks, keeping it positive and entertaining!
Today, Dec. 8th, we are on the Assembly Schedule! We have our FIRST PEP Assembly of the school year!
Today, we also have the Polar Plunge after school. Check out the flyer for further information! It will be awesome!
TODAY is VMS PANDA DAY at Panda Express on Progressive Ave in Meridian. You can enter 356832 on the PandaExpress app to retrieve the VMS 20% EVENT flyer to show them as you purchase your delicious PANDA EXPRESS orders.
Thanks so much to the PTSO for making this happen!
It's not too late to register for the POLAR PLUNGE at VMS in support of SPECIAL OLYMPICS in Idaho! 🙂 TOMORROW it is finally here!
The Special Olympics crew will be arriving 9 a.m. to set up the plunge pool and registration booth over by the tennis courts.
There will be a firetruck here to rapidly fill the pool around 10 a.m. Paramedics will be on site at 3 p.m. to show off the ambulance for students to look at and ask any questions.
Belonging and Co will be on site in the afternoon to set up to sell hot cocoa and coffee.
NJHS will be setting up a station to sell snacks; all proceeds will raise money for activities that benefit the community.
The Student Council is MCing the event and helping to clean afterwards.
See the event flyer for more details.
Tomorrow is I-Ready READING Testing Day! Students, please have your wired headphones with you and be ready to do your absolute best on your I-Ready Reading Test so you can stay is such awesome, fun electives like ROBOTICS with Mr. Martin! "Here are some Outstanding Kodiaks cashing in their free 3d print coupons 🎉" before Thanksgiving Break.
Our VMS Book Fair is in full swing! You have until 4 p.m. today to stop by and see the cool items available to purchase. The library will be open from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. the rest of this week, too. Whatever you do: don't miss it!
Thursday, Dec. 7th, from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. PANDA EXPRESS located at 750 S Progressive Ave in Meridian will be supporting VMS Kodiaks via our awesome VMS PTSO hosted "20% of every purchase goes to our school" event!
Please enter our fundraiser code on the app: 356832 to show to the restaurant, or bring in the Panda Express fundraiser flyer that your child can get a print-out from school. As always, thanks for supporting your VMS Kodiaks, and enjoy your delicious PANDA EXPRESS food while you're at it.
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
