Victory Middle School

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!

CONGRATULATIONS to ZOEY ZIMMERMAN for being this week's STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Below is what Ms. Rosbaugh said about Zoey: "Zoey is incredible. In class, she is everything a student should be: attentive, hard-working, and respectful of the time we all have together for English. As a person, she is kind to everyone, and helpful in any way she can be. She consistently demonstrates all aspects of the Kodiak Way and is a great example to others."

The holidays are right around the corner and we're here to help you get them started on the right foot.... literally! Click the link to our spirit wear store to purchase a pair of Kodiak Socks for you or your student for the holidays! Plus...our entire spirit wear stock is priced for CLEARANCE! Add $1 for holiday wrapping. Click the link below to get started: victoryptsostore.company.site Reality town is a simulation activity that teaches 8th grade students to manage their finances, while recognizing education as a means to more financial stability. Students will be assigned a job and family situation and will receive a pay stub that details a monthly budget. From this budget, students will “purchase” transportation, housing, food, entertainment, and other necessities, as well as invest and practice savings habits. Volunteers are needed to run the booths at which students will identify the transportation, housing, etc., that meets both the needs of their family situation and their budget. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Materials & training will be provided on the day of the simulation. * The volunteer times from 8:00 am until 11:30am on Thurs., Nov. 30th Sign up at the link below: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-45795264-8thgrade#/ SAVE THE DATES: December 8 - Polar Plunge at Victory Middle School January 26 - Defend the Den! Students vs. Staff basketball game 6 - 8pm (doors open at 5:30pm, food trucks)

Next week MONDAY, NOV. 13th our PTSO will be having a meeting in the library at 7 p.m. Please join them! Two amazing programs they support are listed below and need current volunteers: Reality town is a simulation activity that teaches 8th grade students to manage their finances, while recognizing education as a means to more financial stability. Students will be assigned a job and family situation and will receive a pay stub that details a monthly budget. From this budget, students will “purchase” transportation, housing, food, entertainment, and other necessities, as well as invest and practice savings habits. Volunteers are needed to run the booths at which students will identify the transportation, housing, etc., that meets both the needs of their family situation and their budget. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Materials & training will be provided on the day of the simulation. * The volunteer times from 8:00 am until 11:30am on Thurs., Nov. 30th Sign up at the link below: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-45795264-8thgrade#/ ************************************************************************************** Donate to our 100% Fundraiser by November 10 for a chance to win Bogus Basin passes and an MCU Sports gift card! To print off a form, go here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/14l6FH2490yejv2_ZVnwZEsbi1jf3QIgP/view?usp=drive_link If you would like to pay online, go here: (Select Victory middle School PTSO under the "designation" tab) https://www.westada.org/o/educationfoundation/page/donate

In FCS with Mrs. Bower, students accurately measured water and sugar to make a rainbow today. Students had to find the correct equivalents in order to get the layering to work. Can you find the equivalent for 8 tablespoons of sugar? If you said ½ cup you correct!

November 1, 2023 through April 1, 2024 Click here for all information from the district site: The Literary Games | West Ada School District Open to all West Ada Secondary Students (Grades 6-12) and Staff Welcome to the Literary Games, a West Ada reading challenge! Do you enjoy reading? Do you like to spice up your life with a little competition? Do you like to earn prizes and swag just for reading? If you said yes to ANY of the questions above, the Literary Games are for you! This personal reading challenge is for all West Ada Secondary Students (grades 6-12) and staff! It is designed to encourage and push you to read a wider variety of topics and books. There are 35 different categories of books that you can explore. Choose your own challenge level by reading either 10 (Bronze Tier), 20 (Silver Tier), or 30 (Gold Tier) books by April 1st! Pick the level you think will lead you to success in the Literary Games!! Need more information? Talk to your secondary school librarian TODAY!

CONGRATULATIONS to HAZEL WOOD who is our STUDENT OF THE WEEK! Hazel works very hard and listens intently to instructions. Does not make a fuss about work and knows how to be kind to those around her. She helps the students around her who are struggling, with many students coming up to me and suggesting she be given the Kodiak Student of the Week

CONGRATULATIONS to LISA CALLAWAY & BETH SUMMERS, who are the STAFF MEMBERS OF THE WEEK! These two ladies individually are absolutely amazing! You put them together and you get an extra special EXTRAVAGANZA that is well organized, exciting and fun. Thanks for all you do above and beyond every day.

In honor of our students today, VMS teachers are wearing their West Ada Shirts! Thank you students for helping us help you! #WestAdaReady As you may know, Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) statewide scores were recently released. These scores provide our staff with an opportunity to evaluate the performance of our students in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) compared to our peers around the state. West Ada School District is ranked #1 amongst large traditional public-school districts in both ELA and Mathematics. Additionally, 16 of our schools were recognized as top 10 achievers in one or more specific categories as compared to similar districts and schools.

Reality town is a simulation activity that teaches 8th grade students to manage their finances, while recognizing education as a means to more financial stability. Students will be assigned a job and family situation and will receive a pay stub that details a monthly budget. From this budget, students will “purchase” transportation, housing, food, entertainment, and other necessities, as well as invest and practice savings habits. Volunteers are needed to run the booths at which students will identify the transportation, housing, etc., that meets both the needs of their family situation and their budget. NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Materials & training will be provided on the day of the simulation. * The volunteer times from 8:00 am until 11:30am on Thurs., Nov. 30th Sign up at the link below: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C48A5AF28A4F85-45795264-8thgrade#/ NOTE: Other PTSO volunteer opportunities would be for helping with Basketball concessions: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0A45AFA82FA3F58-45020100-concessions#/

A super huge THANK YOU to the supporters and organizers of last Friday's VMS Variety Show Extravaganza! Thanks to Mrs. Beth Summers and Mrs. Lisa Callaway who both spearheaded this VMS Talent Show many left wowed by being able to witness our AMAZING VMS talented students and staff.

NO COSTUMES AT SCHOOL ON HALLOWEEN! Whether you celebrate Halloween tomorrow or not, VMS will NOT be allowing any costumes on students or staff as per district policy tomorrow at school. If you would like to submit your favorite Kodiak family Halloween picture and have our webmaster possibly feature you tomorrow digitally on our site, please submit your best picture to this yearbook submission link: https://yearbookforever.com/schools/victory_middle_school_364662/L80iHCWAGsz0YL4r4cGd03x7 Please make sure to include the name and grade of the VMS student who is included in the picture. This link can be used for ALL yearbook submissions any time throughout the year. We would greatly appreciate you to submit pictures from last Friday's VMS Variety Show Extravaganza, too, so we can continue to highlight the amazing talented students who performed last Friday.